GASTRONOMY

Cook & Enjoy Thai Food


Goal

Enjoy the Thai dishes you'll learn how to prepare.

Techniques & Skills

  • Cooking Skills:
    • Preparing Ingredients:
      • Choosing fresh herbs and spices like lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves.
      • Washing, peeling, and cutting vegetables and fruits.
    • Cooking Methods:
      • Stir-frying with high heat and little oil.
      • Deep-frying to make food crispy.
      • Grilling meats and vegetables.
      • Steaming food using steamers.
    • Using Tools:
      • How to use a wok, pestle and mortar, and other Thai cooking tools.
    • Making Pastes and Sauces:
      • Making curry pastes from scratch.
      • Preparing sauces like fish sauce dip and peanut sauce.
    • Balancing Flavors:
      • Mixing sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavors.
      • Adjusting seasonings to taste right.
    • Cooking Rice and Noodles:
      • Cooking jasmine rice, sticky rice, and Thai noodles perfectly.
  • Food Knowledge:
    • Knowing Ingredients:
      • Learning about Thai ingredients and their substitutes.
      • Understanding the benefits of Thai herbs and spices.
    • Thai Food Culture:
      • Learning about the importance of different Thai dishes.
      • Knowing Thai dining customs and food presentation.
  • Specific Dishes:
    • Appetizers:
      • Making spring rolls, satay, and Thai fish cakes.
    • Main Dishes:
      • Cooking Pad Thai, Green Curry, Massaman Curry, and Tom Yum Soup.
    • Salads:
      • Preparing Thai salads like Som Tum (green papaya salad) and Larb (spicy minced meat salad).
    • Desserts:
      • Making desserts like Mango Sticky Rice and Coconut Milk Jelly.
  • Presentation Skills:
    • Plating:
      • Making dishes look attractive with garnishes.
    • Food Carving:
      • Basic fruit and vegetable carving.
  • Other Skills:
    • Time Management:
      • Cooking multiple dishes efficiently.
    • Safety and Hygiene:
      • Keeping the kitchen safe and clean.
      • By the end of the class, you will be able to cook delicious Thai dishes by yourself and understand more about Thai food traditions.


Programs

  • 4 days/nights: Experience Thai culinary culture and enjoy two massages.
  • 7 days/nights: Deepen your cooking skills with Thai cuisine and receive four massages.
  • 14 days/nights: Professional course to prepare a restaurant menu, includes seven massages.
  • Extra Day: Thai-French fusion haute cuisine on an island beach.

Group Size

Maximum of 10 participants.


Instructor

Nancy. Photo + Biography.