Cooking Class: Authentic Sichuan Dishes
Try your hand at authentic Sichuan cooking in this hands-on cooking class. Sichuan cuisine is one of China's many regional cuisines, but it has found popularity around the world thanks to its punchy flavors and aromatic spices, including the Sichuan peppercorn. First, you'll perfect the sizzle of kung pao chicken with its harmony of Sichuan peppercorns and peanuts. Then whip up a savory Sichuan-style shredded beef and crackle through dry-fried green beans spiced just right. Sweeten the deal with a soothing red bean dessert soup. Get ready to stir, fry and savor the authentic tastes of Sichuan!
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Kung Pao Chicken
With Sichuan peppercorns, ginger, garlic and peanuts
Sichuan-Style Shredded Beef
With celery, carrots and Sichuan bean paste
Sichuan Dry Fried Green Beans
With dried red chilis, ya cai, soy sauce and Sichuan peppercorns
Red Bean Dessert Soup
With rock sugar and goji berries
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
- Minimum Guests 2
- Maximum Guests 8
- Event Duration 2.5 hours
- Activity Level
Activity Level
- LabelsCouples, Date Night, Chinese, Asian
- This is a BYOB venue and alcoholic beverages are not available for sale. You are welcome to bring beer and wine to enjoy during class.
Reviews Guests Left For Other Experiences
Zayne
30 Aug 2025
Me and my dad had a great time with Chef Li! Her house was beautiful, clean, and there was plenty of space for everyone to work. The food was amazing and we can’t wait to try the recipes at home ourselves. It is very clear Chef Li loves to cook and is very knowledgeable about it as well.
Nicholas
10 Aug 2025
This was a wonderful unique experience. Chef Li opened her home to us and we enjoyed learning from her.
Connie
16 Feb 2025
We enjoyed our class very much! Chef Li gave us excellent instructions, the food was portioned out appropriately for each couple, and we had lots of room at our cooking station. We sat at a communal table in her lovely home, which made it cozy and thoroughly enjoyed our meal. And, we even got a special treat since it was Valentines Day.
Event location: Washington, D.C.
Chef’s Place
Exact location is provided after booking.
Meet your chef
Chef Li is an experienced chef who has cooked and studied all around the world. She was formerly based in Singapore, where she offered private cooking classes as well as corporate cooking events. Now Chef Li offers cooking classes in the US, although her style is influenced by her international background. Although Chef Li specializes in traditional Chinese and Southeast Asian cuisine, she welcomes students of all culinary backgrounds and loves the chance to open their minds to new cooking styles.
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