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
Private Class Pricing
Includes: 4 hours of hands-on instruction, all ingredients and food, recipes, up to 30 minutes of travel, and 30 minutes of set-up and clean-up.
Per Person (plus GST)
2 people – $185 each
3 people – $175 each
4 people – $165 each
5 people – $155 each
6 people – $145 each
The more people you host, the lower the price per person.
Please contact me for one-on-one classes or groups larger than six.
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.
