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.
Expand your knowledge and techniques in preparing dishes using fresh pasta dough, homemade sauces, fresh herbs, and more. Over the course of the evening, you will learn to create intricate, trattoria-quality pastas, such as: Potato Gnocchi with Gorgonzola Sauce; Ricotta Cavatelli with Peas, Mint and Lemon; and Spaghetti Carbonara.
Ayurveda is the world's oldest form of natural healing and health. Its basic premise is that there exists an innate intelligence in our body and mind to be balanced and healthy. Ayurveda offers a knowledge of life with down-to-earth practices to keep this intelligence alive and well during our lifetime. In this two-day weekend workshop with culinary training, we will learn the fundamental principles of Ayurveda. You will learn about the doshas, the mahabhutas, prakriti - body type, the elements, what is health - balance and imbalance. We will learn the simple practices of Ayurveda to maintain health and live in rhythm with natural laws. We will learn about the six tastes of Ayurveda. We will learn how to correct imbalances in our digestion. On both days, we will be in the kitchen preparing food that balances us. We will create two complete meals, including Vegetarian Tom Yum again Soup Tofu Jungle Curry with Asparagus and Thai Basil, Jasmine Rice Cucumber with Sweet Vinegar and Red Chili Sauce Daikon Carrot Pickle Einkorn Buckwheat Scallion Pancakes Orange Ginger Fig Compote, Cardamom Crumble
Before heading out to your local sushi bar for your next date night, come to ICE to learn how to create your own sushi and sake bar at home. Together, you'll start by learning the basics of how to make the foundation of all sushi: delicious, seasoned rice. You'll then create a variety of sushi accoutrements, along with vegetables and raw fish. Finally, you'll learn to make traditional hand rolls, maki, futomaki, and nigiri, before sitting down to eat with a refreshing glass of Japanese sake or a cucumber-sake cooler.
Elevate your Indian cooking skills with our "Essentials of Indian Cooking II" class. Explore the diverse flavors of India as you learn to prepare an authentic menu of Rogan Josh, Saucy Shrimp Vindaloo, Tadka Dal, and Fragrant Cumin Rice Pulao. Our expert chef will guide you through the techniques and ingredients that make Indian cuisine so flavorful and aromatic.
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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