Cooking Classes in Minneapolis

Join Chef Pao as you learn how to prepare a four-course Asian dinner. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Pao will guide you through the basics of making classic Asian dishes in a wok. Master your stir-frying skills while creating a special BYO fried rice and crisp and savory fried egg rolls with chicken, pork or vegetables, and egg roll sauce. Then, you'll learn how to prepare a traditional stir-fry with chicken, seafood or vegetables mixed with fluffy j...

Master the art of handmade sushi in this hands-on cooking class. Experience hands-on culinary training as Chef Pao guides you through the different types of sushi. First, Chef Pao will teach you how to create a refreshing Japanese green salad with tangy Asian dressing. Next, you'll learn how to master an impressive array of sushi rolls, including a salmon avocado roll, California roll, spicy tuna roll and nigiri. End dinner on a sweet note with a creamy Ja...

Create a three-course Asian inspired dinner in this ramen cooking class. In this hands-on class with Chef Pao, you'll learn how to prepare Asian classics starting with hot and sticky steam fried dumplings, stuffed with chicken, pork or vegetables. Next, you'll prepare a comforting bowl of ramen from scratch filled with miso, chicken, pork or shrimp, Asian vegetables and chili-sesame oil for a kick. For dessert, indulge in a light and sweet Korean apple pan...

You won't need a passport to explore this Asian-inspired cooking class with Chef Pao. In this hands-on class with Chef Pao, you will learn how to prepare a three-course Asian-inspired menu starting with a soft and savory gyoza dumpling filled with chicken, pork or vegetables. Then, you'll learn how to prepare a show-stopping pad thai complete with chicken or shrimp, Asian vegetables and tangy tamarind sauce. Finish with a delicate and tropical coconut crea...

In this guided class with Chef Pao, you will learn how to build your own ramen bowl using a bounty of fresh, high-quality ingredients, and smart Japanese culinary techniques. Chef Pao will also touch on the history of ramen and share the secrets to brewing a richly flavored broth to hold all the ramen fixings, including chicken or shrimp, eggs, vegetables, and more!Our cooking classes are designed to be social events that do not require any previous experi...

In this guided cooking class with Chef Pao, you will learn how to handcraft traditional Chinese pot stickers and dipping sauces from scratch using easy-to-master cooking techniques.These authentic homemade pot stickers promise to be everything you want in a dumpling: plump and nicely chewy, filled with tender pork and vegetables, and perfectly flavored with fresh ginger and green onion.Our cooking classes are designed to be social events that do not requir...

In this hands-on class with Chef Courtney, you will learn how to hand roll your own spring rolls, and also have the opportunity to choose from a variety of fillings and flavors.Not only will you be able to completely customize your handmade spring rolls with ingredients like steamed shrimp or perfectly seasoned tofu and vegetables that bring the crunch factor, but also learn how to make a boldly flavored dipping sauce so good you'll want to eat it with a s...

Want to taste the flavors of France at home? Enjoy the ultimate French dessert — crêpes — without stepping foot on a plane in this guided cooking class with Chef Courtney. She will teach you how to make crêpe batter from scratch, neatly ladle it onto the griddle, and how to know exactly when your crêpes are finished cooking. Then, you'll personalize your sweet French creations with seasonal fruit and fresh whipped cream. Our cooking classes are desi...

Stop drooling over the beautiful sushi you see in restaurants and learn how to make it yourself in this sushi-making workshop with Chef Pao. In this class, Chef Pao will teach you how to make two different types of sushi rolls completely from scratch. First, prep your sushi rice, then layer it in seaweed and top it with various fillings, including spicy tuna and all types of vegetables. Finish by rolling up your sushi before it's time to eat.Our cooking cl...

Egg rolls are a popular appetizer both in China and around the globe. In this cooking class with Chef Pao, you will learn the proper techniques to make delicious deep-fried egg rolls at home, including how to prep, fill, roll and fry. In this class, Chef Pao will teach you how to make two different egg rolls: one with pork, and one with carrots, cabbage and onions. Both include vermicelli noodles for added texture. Our cooking classes are designed to be so...