3-Day Master Class (For Home Cooks)
Join us for an immersive 3-day culinary journey into the heart of Thai cuisine.
Day 1 – Thai Curries
Begin with the foundations of Thai curry making. Learn professional pounding techniques using a granite mortar and pestle, and explore the variations and uses of red curry paste. The class includes a demonstration and tasting of four types of red curry.
Participants will make their own red and green curry pastes while learning the art of cracking coconut cream, building flavor structure, and balancing proteins with vegetables. Key techniques include precise pounding, proper curry preparation, and mastering essential Thai curry elements.
Day 2 – Thai Salad Dressings & Relishes
Discover the diversity of Thai salad dressings, categorized by technique and key ingredients. You’ll prepare four types of dressings while gaining an understanding of Thai salad composition and flavor profiles.
This session also features one of Thailand’s most iconic dishes: shrimp paste relish (nam phrik gapi). Explore its role in Thai cuisine and learn to create variations of this flavorful condiment.
Day 3 – Wok-Fried Dishes & Soups
Dive into the world of Thai soups—beyond the familiar Tom Yum and Tom Kha. Learn about velvety coconut-based soups and sharper, herb-forward varieties. We’ll explore the aromatic herb applications and the flavor dimensions that make Thai soups so distinctive: lead flavor, body, and finish.
Participants will also enjoy hands-on wok-frying practice, using high heat and authentic woks. Discover the curry pastes that shape stir-fried dishes and master the art of heat control and technique essential to Thai wok cooking.
Schedule:
Classes run from 10:30 AM to approximately 4:30 PM and include lunch.
Instruction is conducted in both Thai and English.