This class with Chef Wai Chu takes a fresh look at the remarkable flavors and versatility of Chinese vegan cooking. With just a few of the healthier ingredients from the Asian pantry, you can easily create a huge variety of homestyle dishes. First, we’ll look at some ingredients and equipment (steamers, woks, spiders) commonly found in the Chinese kitchen. Next, we’ll learn the essentials of health-friendly Asian cooking techniques like stir-frying, steaming and stewing. We'll then prepare a variety of recipes that are simple and impressively delicious, including: steamed shiitake and cabbage dumplings; bean curd rolls with "vegetarian duck" stuffed with dried shiitake mushrooms and bamboo shoots; stewed daikon with Chinese five-spice blend; stir-fried mung bean vermicelli with bell peppers; fresh wild mushrooms and silken tofu in black bean sauce with baby bok choy; steamed jasmine rice; and sweet potato rice balls in sweetened coconut soup.
You will work in teams to execute the class menu. At the end of class, participants gather to enjoy the food they have prepared. Wine is served with meals in most classes. All class menus are subject to change. While a snack platter is offered in both morning and evening classes, you may want to consider a light snack before joining us for class. Students are encouraged to bring a light lunch or dinner to all pastry classes.
You will work in teams to execute the class menu. At the end of class, participants gather to enjoy the food they have prepared. Wine is served with meals in most classes. All class menus are subject to change. While a snack platter is offered in both morning and evening classes, you may want to consider a light snack before joining us for class. Students are encouraged to bring a light lunch or dinner to all pastry classes.
In this course, you'll learn the techniques to prepare four simple and delicious seafood dishes. The chef instructor will share tips and tricks for selecting the best seafood, and you'll sit down to your completed menu of: refreshing shrimp salad with herbal vinaigrette; Thai curry mussels; fish tacos; steamed fish en papillote with vegetable ribbons, citrus and herbs.
A bold blend of East Asia, Southeast Asia and France, Vietnamese food captivates through its refreshing flavors, varied textures and vibrant colors. In this class, you will explore the fundamental techniques and ingredients behind some of Vietnam's treasured dishes, including goi dua chuot (cucumber and shrimp salad); Banh Mi (baguette sandwiches filled with five-spice beef and pickled vegetables) and Ga Xao Xa Ot (chicken stir-fried with lemongrass and chile).
Bordered by both the Mediterranean and the Atlantic, with snow-capped peaks and lush green valleys, the diverse geography of France offers the best ingredients from the land and sea. You'll get a taste of the best of all those regions in this class. For your Francophile meal, you will prepare and enjoy frisée salad with shallot-bacon vinaigrette; steak frites (sautéed steak with hand-cut french fries); bouillabaisse (seafood soup from Marseille); and honey lavender blanc mange.
Explore the unique ingredients, simple techniques and sometimes fiery recipes of Thai cooking, one of the most distinctive of Southeast Asia. You’ll learn to cook authentic versions of some of the country’s most popular recipes. You’ll make: summer rolls with dipping sauce; satay with peanut sauce; yellow curry chicken; jasmine rice and pad Thai.
Ranked as America’s Best Culinary School (USAToday 2019), our roster of Chef-Instructors have run top kitchens around the globe.
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