Cooking Class: Craft Southeast Asian Classics
Delight your tastebuds with the complex and delicious flavors of Southeast Asian cuisine.
Led by Chef Payal, you'll learn how to make four decadent dishes from around the region. To begin the class, you'll make dumpling pastry from scratch for traditional Chinese dumplings. Practice knife skills as you chop chicken, shrimp and vegetables to fill your dumplings. Learn the technique to cook them until perfectly golden brown. Next, you'll make xiao long bao filled with savory minced pork and a comforting broth in a from-scratch pastry. Take a culinary journey to a classic Singapore hawker center and make of Hainanese chicken rice, kueh pie tee and char kway teow to get a taste of this classic open-air food center. Blend Chinese, Malay and Indonesian cuisines to master Peranakan cooking, whipping up chicken rendang and wing bean salad.
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Traditional Chinese Dumplings
Vegetarian fillings and Gluten-free options are available
With chicken, shrimp and pastry made from scratch
Xiao Long Bao
With from-scratch pastry, minced pork and broth filling
Singapore Hawker Food
With a choice of Hainanese chicken rice, char kway teow, kueh pie tee and ondeh ondeh cake
Peranakan Cooking
With a choice of traditional chicken curry, chicken rendang, kueh pie tee, wing bean salad and more
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 16
- Event Duration 3 hours
- Activity Level
Activity Level
- LabelsGroup, Pasta Making, Fun, 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.
Outside Reviews for Chef Payal or Resident Chef
Yana
16 Nov 2024
The cooking school offers a variety of classes with a strong focus on Asian cuisine. The instructors are knowledgeable and guide students through traditional techniques and local ingredients. A good option for those interested in learning about Asian culinary practices in a hands-on setting.
Event location:
Chef’s Place
Exact location is provided after booking.
Chef Payal blends the best of Asian and Western cuisines in new and unexpected ways. Since opening her first restaurant back in 2012, she's made quite a splash in Singapore, where her creative dishes have made her a beloved member of the city's local food scene. In addition to working with local farmers, Chef Payal has become a real champion for women in the culinary world, supporting single moms and women over 60 who dream of working in professional kitchens.
