Translated from Thai, Guay Tiew Pad See Ew, is the full name for Stir-Fried Noodles with Soy Sauce (aka Pad See Ew for short). It is one of the most sensational dishes you can enjoy street side or in restaurants all over Thailand. In this class, you'll learn about the Thai ingredients needed to make this wonderful dish and how to craft your very own fresh rice noodles. You'll learn how to stir-fry Pad See Ew to perfection to obtain that coveted smoky flavor. Whether your palate is craving pork, chicken, or another protein, Pad See Ew is sure to become one of your favorite dishes to make.
Discover the art of crafting authentic Thai curries from scratch. Learn about choosing and working with key ingredients such as galangal, fish sauce, shrimp paste, kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass, Thai chilies, and spices. After making two curry pastes of choice (green, red, or panang), students will be guided through the step-by-step cooking process for cooking each dish. They will also learn about the interplay between sweet, spicy, salty, and sour elements that define Thai cuisine. We'll also, of course, learn how to cook fluffy Thai jasmine rice to serve with these delectable curries.
Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with the explosive flavors of Som Tum, one of Thailand's renowned salads! Learn the intricate balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy as you craft this refreshing, healthy salad, as well as cooking sticky rice to serve with it. Delve into the creamy richness of Tom Kha Gai, featuring succulent chicken, fragrant herbs, and coconut milk. And to complete the experience, quench your thirst with a homemade authentic Thai Iced Tea. Your taste buds and tummy with thank you.
Think of Thailand and Pad Thai automatically comes to mind. Sadly, it's quite difficult to find a decent pad Thai in restaurants outside of Thailand. They are often too sweet, gluey, or soggy and drenched in too much sauce. Worse yet, some contain ketchup! Making great Pad Thai at home is actually not that difficult once you get everything set up. The first step is learning about authentic ingredients, some of which may be foreign to you. Learning and practicing how to properly cook and balance the flavors for this mouth watering dish will be the key to your success!