Thai Cooking Masterclass

A masterclass in Thai culinary techniques for a variety of skill levels. You'll learn the intricacies of Thai cooking and the enormous variations in dishes and techniques from across the kingdom. Where to source seemingly obscure ingredients in the UK and how to adapt recipes to British meat and fish not traditionally found in South East Asia. Professional cooking techniques and secrets they don't tell you in the cook books. How to make a curry paste from scratch and apply it to a variety of recipes and much much more. Example menu (can be customised to individual tastes, skill levels and dietary requirements. Some ingredients and dishes may change due to seasonal availability) 'Hoi nahm jim' Oysters pickled in a chilli, lime, garlic & fish sauce 'nahm jim' sauce with dill & crispy shallots 'Pla tod' Crispy fish cakes made with red curry paste and served with sweet chilli and lime 'Laap gai' Northern Thai style dish of minced smoked chicken with a masala spice mix, crispy garlic, shallots & a variety of fresh herbs 'Gaeng ped kung' Red curry of tiger prawns with green peppercorns, wild ginger 'kra chi' & Thai basil Turmeric & roasted garlic butter roti bread with curry leaf salt ‘khao hom mali’ Steamed jasmine rice 'Som chum' Green mango, rambutans & pandan syrup with crushed ice topped with sweet crispy shallots Photo credit: Emmanuel Hammond (@emmanuelthephotographer) Available locations: Essex, Kent, London, Surrey, Sussex