Take a cooking class

Learn the art of Malay home cooking with Rohani Jelani
Word to the wise: Consider bedding down in one of the four lovely rooms at Bayan Indah pre- or post-class. Breakfast is included, and you'll get a discount on your cooking class.

Bearing many similarities to Indonesian cuisine but with distinct flavours of its own, Malaysian cooking relies heavily on rice, noodles, coconut milk and rempas, or spice pastes. To learn how to whip up your own nasi lemak or beef rendang, sign up for a cooking class with cookbook author Rohani Jelani, who is widely considered to run the best culinary classes in the country.
Held in a leafy, jungle-side retreat called Bayan Indah (pretty parrot), just 30 minutes from KL's city centre, themed classes range from Kampung cuisine to laksa workshops. Some classes, such as 'fishy business', include a market visit to shop for ingredients.

Keen students can view class schedules on Rohani Jelani's webpage, or contact Bayan Indah with a specific class request. Taking a taxi to Bayan Indah from the city centre will set you back RM 35-60.