Class Description
Pilaf is a versatile cooking method most often associated with rice, but it extends far beyond it. In this class, you’ll learn which types of rice and alternative grains work best for pilafs, how to build flavor from the very first step, and the proper sequence that creates dishes that are aromatic, well-seasoned, and perfectly cooked. Once you understand the pilaf method, it becomes a foundation you can adapt across cuisines - Middle Eastern, Indian, Mexican, Greek, and beyond. By changing aromatics, spices, liquids, and finishing elements, the same technique can yield entirely different dishes. Pilafs can be as simple as a flavorful side dish or easily expanded into a complete meal with the addition of vegetables, legumes, or proteins. Learning this method gives you the confidence to move beyond recipes, improvise with what you have, and make each pilaf distinctly your own.
Class Length
4 hours
Skills Learned & Practiced
- identifying rice & grains suitable for pilaf-style cooking
- building deep flavor with aromatics and liquids
- understanding the pilaf cooking sequence and timing
- practicing proper seasoning, checking for doneness, and serving
- adapting the pilaf method across cuisines and ingredient combinations
Price
- $185 per person (minimum 2 people) + GST
- Contact me for 3+ people for a reduced group rate (or a one-on-one rate)
- Includes class, food, up to 30 mins of travel & set-up/clean-up time
Practice Recipe Examples
Mujadara, Greek Spanakorizo, Indian Vegetable Pulao, Middle Eastern Chicken Pilaf, Mexican Red Rice, Poblano & Tomatillo Rice. Dishes to be finalized upon booking.
