Boiling Point – Today’s Fresh Ramen

Are you ready to delve into Seattle’s hottest culinary trend and learn to make fresh Ramen at home?  Ramen is an Asian dish of luscious noodles, bathing in a steamy, hot, flavorful broth.

In this hands-on class with the Master of Asian Flavor and Techniques, Chef Thanh Tang, you will learn the art of crafting fresh Ramen noodles and how to customize 4 different broths and toppings for those little noodles to swim in. No more dried, cello packs! This Ramen is fresh, hot, traditional and very flavorful. In this class we’ll make:

Handmade Ramen Noodles

Chashu Pork Belly

Soy-Glazed Soft Boiled Eggs

Dashi Stock

Pork Stock

We also turn some of the stock into Miso and Shio broths 

We encourage you to build your bowls and try all 4!!

Dim Sum and Then Some

Dim Sum means “to touch your heart”– it’s less about the recipes and more about delicious small bites, offered in various vessels.  Dim Sum refers to a style of Chinese food that is prepared in small bite-sized portions and is served on individual plates or steamer baskets. Think tapas, but Chinese style! In this adventurous hands-on class, Our Chinese expert, Chef Thanh Tang, will demystify the Chinese kitchen and will show you how to make:

蟹肉烧卖

Crab and Pork Shu Mai

蝦春卷

Crispy Shrimp Spring Rolls

糯米雞

Steamed Sticky Rice in Lotus Leaf with Chicken and Chinese Sausage

豉油皇炒麵

Stir Fried Egg Noodles with Garlic Chives

Dumplings, Dumpling?

Asian dumplings are a very versatile vehicle for juicy meats and savory vegetables. In this in-depth hands on class you will learn the difference between Cantonese and Shanghai style dumplings. Let Chef Thanh Tang teach you how to make three different kinds of dumpling wrappers, and fillings (pork, shrimp and vegetable) while learning the proper techniques of folding and pleating dumplings.  You will gain a range of skills from the basic understanding of Chinese ingredients to all the proper dough work.

Menu:

Har Gow (Shrimp Dumpling)

Steamed Vegetable Dumplings

Little Dragon Soup Dumplings, Shanghai Style

Dim Sum and Then Some

Dim Sum means “to touch your heart”– it’s less about the recipes and more about delicious small bites, offered in various vessels.  Dim Sum refers to a style of Chinese food that is prepared in small bite-sized portions and is served on individual plates or steamer baskets. Think tapas, but Chinese style! In this adventurous hands-on class, Our Chinese expert, Chef Thanh Tang, will demystify the Chinese kitchen and will show you how to make:

Fresh Dungeness Crab and Pork Shu Mai 

Crispy Shrimp Spring Rolls

Lotus Leaves with Steamed Sticky Rice, Chicken and Chinese Sausage

Egg Noodles, Red Onion, Bean Sprouts and Garlic Chives Stir Fry

Boiling Point – Today’s Fresh Ramen

Are you ready to delve into Seattle’s hottest culinary trend and learn to make fresh Ramen at home?  Ramen is an Asian dish of luscious noodles, bathing in a steamy, hot, flavorful broth.

In this hands-on class with the Master of Asian Flavor and Techniques, Chef Thanh Tang, you will learn the art of crafting fresh Ramen noodles and how to customize 4 different broths and toppings for those little noodles to swim in. No more dried, cello packs! This Ramen is fresh, hot, traditional and very flavorful. In this class we’ll make:

Handmade Ramen Noodles

Chashu Pork Belly

Soy-Glazed Soft Boiled Eggs

Dashi Stock

Pork Stock

We also turn some of the stock into Miso and Shio broths 

We encourage you to build your bowls and try all 4!!

Street Foods of Vietnam

Street food is essential to gastronomy all around the world, and Vietnam is a true foodie destination! With its vibrancy and bustle, Street Food of Vietnam gives you real insight into the culture and country which was influenced by both China and France. This class brings Vietnam to you with our Chef Thanh Tang. In this hands-on class, you will make and enjoy:

Gỏi Xoài Tôm Nướng
Green Mango Salad with Grilled Prawns

Cánh Gà Chiên Bơ
Fried Chicken Wings in Spicy Butter Garlic Sauce (pictured)

Bò Cuốn Lá Lốt
Grilled Beef in Wild Pepper Leaves

Nước Mắm Chua Ngọt
Dipping Sauce

The Art of Sushi

Have you ever wanted to make sushi but didn’t know where to start?

Learn about sushi making from Chef Thanh Tang in our Art of Sushi Workshop where he will show you the proper tools and processes to make Nigiri, Maki, and Uramaki style sushi at home. We will discuss the best ingredients, where to shop and what combinations work best. Learn all the how-to’s from Asian expert, Chef Thanh Tang to customize your sushi-making at home.

You will be greeted with a bowl of Hot Miso Soup and 7-Flavor Edamame.

Then you will get your hands busy, rolling and forming;

Shrimp and Mango Maki Rolls
Crab and Avocado Rolls
Spicy Tuna Nigiri

You can enjoy with your choice of sake, beer or wine.

Everyday Dumplings

This Dumpling class ( our 4th is for anyone and everyone who loves dumplings and wants to make them at home!  Join Chef Thanh Tang in this hands on class to chop, smash, crimp, fry, and poach your way into the delicious world of Asian dumplings anyday at home. In this class, you will make and enjoy:

Chicken Wontons in a Ginger and Shiitake Broth 

Pan Fried and Steamed Shrimp and Vegetable Potstickers, with a Sesame Soy Dipping Sauce (pictured)

Smashed Cucumber Salad

Deep Fried Pork Wontons, Pineapple Sweet and Sour Sauce

Street Foods of Thailand

You’ll spice up your international cooking repertoire when you join this cooking class with Chef Barbara Sowatsky. We will eat as we go in this class that celebrates the colorful carts and stalls that dot the markets and streets of Thailand.  The salty sweet flavors, infused with ginger and garlic are intensified with lime and chilis throughout this menu. Not only will your taste buds celebrate, but so will everyone invited to enjoy this meal with you, again and again! We will make and enjoy with wine:

Curried Coconut Mussels with Grilled Bread

Naked Chicken Spring Rolls Wrapped in Butter Lettuce & Holy Basil and served with a Spicy Lime Dipping Sauce

Heavenly Beef with Bok Choy – Pan Seared Flank Steak Coated in a Peppery Sauce served with Jasmine Rice

Phö Anyone?

Explore the fresh and savory flavors of your favorite Vietnamese dish in Whisk’s Phö class. Learn the traditional preparation of Beef Phö, including the secrets to creating its signature clear broth and developing delicious umami flavor through the spices, herbs and cuts of meats used.

We will make two versions of the broth — one from Northern Vietnam and one from the South. While the broth simmers, we’ll keep your hands busy making Chả Giò (crispy pork egg rolls). They’ll look as good as they taste!

Then, you’ll assemble your bowl like a pro and enjoy the rich, fragrant, beef and rice noodle soup. Chef Thanh Tang will also share the history of Phö, his time-saving tips for preparing ingredients in advance and instructions for how to properly store leftovers.