Class Description
If you’ve been to Thailand, Pad Thai, Som Tum Thai, and Mango Sticky Rice immediately come to mind. In this mouth-watering class, you’ll dive deep into making Pad Thai, exploring all the techniques, variations, and secrets that make this dish iconic. We’ll cover essential Thai ingredients and smart substitutions for hard-to-find items. You’ll also learn proper wok technique and the Thai art of balancing sweet, sour, salty, and spicy. Beyond Pad Thai, we’ll make Som Tum Thai, Thailand’s explosive green papaya salad, and finish with the beloved coconut-infused Mango Sticky Rice for dessert. Get ready for bold flavors, hands-on cooking, and skills you’ll use confidently at home.
Class Length
4 hours
Skills Learned & Practiced
- learning about required Thai ingredients
- substituting hard-to-find ingredients
- preparing authentic Pad Thai sauce
- choosing and preparing rice noodles
- preparing proteins and tofu
- stir-frying with proper sequence and technique
- using a mortar and pestle (and substitutions)
- making seasoning condiments and balancing flavors
- preparing mango sticky rice components and assembling
- plating and serving
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
Pad Thai w/Shrimp & Tofu, Chicken, Beef, or Pork, Prik Nam Som, Som Tum Thai (Green Papaya Salad or Som Tum w/seasonal substitutions), Mango Sticky Rice. Dishes to be finalized upon booking.
