Master New Culinary Skills With These Virtual Foodie Tutorials

Streaming from her kitchen in Jerusalem, Israeli chef Atalya Ein Mor is taking online bookings for her shakshuka and hummus masterclass. Over an hour-and-a-half session, you can expect to learn only the most authentic versions of these dishes from the chef’s step-by-step guide. And if you think she looks familiar, you’re not wrong: Atalya is one of the original chefs to feature in Culture Trip’s award-winning Hungerlust series.

While you could just order an Indian takeaway, where’s the fun in that? For the same price, learn how to make your own Indian cuisine at the hands of an expert. Streaming from her modest kitchen in Mumbai, local chef Kajal is offering a 101 in vegetarian cuisine. Her speciality? Paneer mutter masala (aka cottage cheese gravy with peas) and cumin seeds rice.

Live from Singapore, self-proclaimed “Food Explorer” Karni Tomer is on call to take you through the art of crafting dim sum. Taking you through the process from scratch, Karni’s class is suitable for both veggies and meat-eaters, with BBQ chicken and tofu as options. Spring rolls will also be on the menu for you to enjoy the best of Asian food.

There’s nothing more authentic about a foodie experience than learning the ropes from locals. And that’s what this spice-centric tutorial from Colombo is all about. Streaming live over an hour session, you’ll learn your way around the national dish of Sri Lanka – rice and curry – which you can make veggie if you so please.

Most of us can whip up a bowl of pasta with a tangy tomato sauce in no time. But let’s face it, it’s not the real deal. In this virtual cooking class, Rome local Abbie teaches you everything she has learned from her Roman mother-in-law about the history of pasta in Italy, as you make two authentic pasta sauces at home. Using just a few simple ingredients, you’ll recreate two Roman classics: tomato-based amatriciana and decadent carbonara. And there’s no need to worry about not being able to find the right ingredients – everything used in the class can be bought from a local supermarket, and you’ll receive a list of what you’ll need beforehand so you can join the class fully prepared. Consider this your chance to learn the secret to perfectly al dente pasta.

Since winning The Great British Bake Off in 2015, Nadiya Hussain has been hailed as the nation’s sweetheart. She’s released numerous books in her time since winning and clocked up almost 400,000 followers on Instagram. To learn a few culinary skills while cooped up indoors, now fans can watch daily tutorials live on her Instagram stories. Her focus is how to cook sustainably and leave zero waste; you’ll find her utilising things like banana peels and mango skins.

Tan France is best known for being part of Queer Eye’s Fab Five as the fashion guru that he is. But most recently we’ve seen him take to our screens in a celebrity rendition of The Great British Bake Off, in aid of Stand Up For Cancer. In light of this, Tan has been streaming Indian cooking tutorials to his 3.6 million Instagram followers. You’ll find Tan at @tanfrance.

Much like the rest of the UK and the world for that matter, London’s oldest food market, Borough Market, has had to shut up shop for the foreseeable future. But to keep the foodie inspiration coming, its official Instagram channel invites chefs and home cooks to livestream tutorials. Ingredients are always fresh and exciting, like you’ll find at the market.

While the kitchen is temporarily closed at London’s pioneering zero-waste restaurant, Silo, its founder and head chef Doug McMaster is still busy cooking up dishes – albeit in his own kitchen. From his personal account – @mcmasterchef – you can follow step-by-step guides to mastering dishes. Ever wondered how to make a loaf of sourdough? Now’s your chance. Catch him live-streaming daily.