Dill curry with chunks of turnip in a bowl on a plate with raw green beans and decorative slices of cucumber.
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3 Day Course

An in-depth study of Thai cooking

Course description and schedule

Introduction

An overview of the course

During this intensive three day study of Thai vegetarian cooking, students begin by learning how to create base ingredients, later completing their studies with an understanding of how to cook complete Thai meals.

Day 1 includes popular Thai recipes, day 2 advanced chili paste and curries, and day 3 an introduction to Thai raw food preparation.

Note: Vegan friendly – no animal products used in the recipes.

Taught in Bangkok and Chiang Mai

Turnip curry with green beans and sliced cucumbers.

Day 1

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Introduction to Thai Ingredients

Discussion and review of primary Thai cooking ingredients including Galangal, Thai Basil, Sweet Basil, Lemongrass, Kaffir Lime and Kaffir Lime Leaves.

Chili Paste Introductory Demonstration

Students learn how to make Tom Yam chili paste from raw ingredients.

Students with May Kaidee founder giving class introduction
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Soups

  • Tom Yam soup
  • Tom Kha soup

Salads

  • Papaya Salad
  • Pumpkin Hummus
  • Fresh Spring Rolls

Break

Students are given a 15- to 30-minute break to review notes while resting their stomachs before beginning the next set of recipes.

Students cooking in kitchen.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Noodles

  • Peanut Sauce
  • Pad Thai

Stir Fry

  • Stir Fried Eggplant and Tofu
  • Stir Fried Vegetables with Ginger and Cashew Nuts
  • Fried Vegetables with Spicy Basil (Pat Grapow)
  • Fried Tofu and Ginger (Pad King)

Closing Discussion

At this time students are able to ask any final questions they might have about the recipe instruction.

Group of students cooking with woks.
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Curries

  • Panang Curry
  • Haw Mok
  • Gaeng Laos
  • Pineapple Curry

Student couple.

Day 3

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Thai Salads

  • Glass Noodle Salad
  • Banana Flower Salad
  • Eggplant Salad
  • Crispy Morning Glory Salad

Black sticky rice and mango dessert.