Cooking Class: Treasures from Taiwan
Let Chef Melissa spirit you away to the kitchens of Taiwan in this exhilarating in-person cooking class. You'll learn the heritage behind this island's incredible cuisine as you learn to make the most quintessential dishes for yourself. Chef Melissa provides a homemade stock and homegrown vegetables to get you started on fresh egg drop soup. Prepare a savory kung pao chicken served over rice studded with flavorful peppers and roasted peanuts. You'll also create bok choy stir-fry style and bake a traditional egg cake flavored with honey for a sweet dessert.
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Egg Drop Soup
With the chef's homemade stock, shiitake mushrooms and seasonal vegetables from the chef's indoor hydroponic farm stand
Kung Pao Chicken and Steamed Rice
With red bell peppers, roasted peanuts, Sichuan peppercorns and scallions
Stir-Fried Bok Choy Taiwanese Egg Cake
With honey, butter and flour
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 5
- Event Duration 2.5 hours
- Activity Level
Activity Level
- LabelsCouples, Group, Date Night, Asian, Baking
- 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 This Experience
Joel
16 Jul 2023
We joined Chef Melissa for the Treasures of Taiwan cooking experience. She was super energetic, passionate about her craft, and attentive to any questions during the entire 2 hour class. She covered knife skills, tasting ingredients, spices, baking, and more. Melissa was clearly very dedicated to making sure guests had a great time. The menu was fairly straightforward which was a good fit for less experienced chefs like ourselves. We would definitely recommend this experience and return for another one!
Reviews Guests Left For Other Experiences
Alexis
03 Oct 2024
Recently attended a Chef Melissa dumpling cooking class for my birthday,that exceeded all my expectations. The small class size fostered a warm romantic and inviting atmosphere, allowing for plenty of personal attention from Chef Melissa. She was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about the art of dumpling-making, guiding us through each step with patience and enthusiasm even catering for our dietary needs. We started with the basics—before diving into various filling options. I appreciated the emphasis on both traditional techniques and creative variations. The hands-on experience was both fun and educational. I loved the opportunity to fold the dumplings, and even experiment with different shapes. The class ended with a delicious tasting session, where we enjoyed our creations alongside some homemade soup. Overall, this class was a delightful blend of culinary education and social interaction. I left feeling inspired and excited to recreate the experience at home. Highly recommend for anyone looking to learn about Chinese cuisine in a cozy setting!
Anne
09 May 2024
We loved working with Chef Melissa; professional, personable, and a really fun person who helped us create a delicious Pan Asian meal!
Event location: Boston
Chef’s Place
Exact location is provided after booking.
Meet your chef
Chef Melissa uses cooking to bring food enthusiasts together, and to celebrate cultures and curiosities. After spending her youth in her home country of Taiwan, she worked as a food writer and spent dozens of years in Boston honing her craft alongside renowned chefs. Part story-teller, part educator, and part food and wine lover, Chef Melissa blends her Asian roots, her world travels and her love of food and culture to bring joy and inspiration to people everywhere.
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