Chinese Cooking Class - - Rice Cake and Pork Chop

Learn how to make authentic rice cake from scratch at this London cooking class!



1.5 hours Class size 1 to 8 (public classes), 2 to 12

£70 - £80 (£70 for Public, £80 for Select-Time or Weekends)
Do you know rice cake is probably the earliest main food in China? It can be in many formats and tastes. The most familiar one in the UK is mochi. It is a dessert and in our another class. In this class, you will learn to make the very original format: big, solid, and chewy. It is called Nian Gao, which means achieving higher goals in China. Does it sound good?
During this cooking workshop, you will learn step-by-step how to make authentic Chinese Rice Cake (Nian Gao) from scratch. Don't worry if you're new to cooking, as your friendly teachers will be by your side each step of the way. You will find yourself in a small class and spacious shop with air conditioning. Often, private classes are available if booked on weekdays.
In this Chinese cooking class, you will learn to:
  • Make Rice Cake from scratch.
  • Cook the Rice Cake to be delicious.
  • Make the authentic sauce to serve with the Rice Cake.
  • Cook Crispy Pork Chop to serve with the Rice Cake. It is the classic combination in Shanghai.
By the end of this fun foodie experience, you'll have a finished dish to call your own and dig into. You'll not only walk away with a full belly but also the skills to make this amazing recipe at home.
Allergy Information
  • Gluten is most essential. Although Rice Cake is gluten-free, it is present in many sauces and other ingredients used in this class.
  • Soy can be found in the sauce and is essential.
  • Pork is the classic ingredient for this dish. However, Halal chicken is available on request. Just mention it in the booking notes.
  • A vegan option is also available. Tempura Tofu is the best for this dish. Please mention it in the booking notes.
Add-on Classes
  • All add-ons are in the same class. It is to save your time and make the class more fun. Please allow extra time, 30 minutes to 1 hour. You can always contact us before booking to find out more details.
  • Surely you would like to add some drinks to make the class more fun.
  • You can also learn how to sharpen your kitchen knives. Bring one in if safe to do so.
  • Learning to make Crispy Chilli Sauce to serve with the Rice Cake will give you a totally different tasting experience.
This class can be held online as well as at the client's site. Please send a message to the teacher to discuss the details.
Notice
  • The estimated class duration time is only a reference based on 12 persons in the class. It covers the entire experience, from the minute you arriving until you eating all the food. Don't worry if you need more time. And be proud if you take less time.
  • Please do not bring your own drinks or food to the class.
  • This class is not suitable for pregnant women and young children due to the workload and the length of the class.
Refund and Reschedule
  • There is no refund if you cannot attend the session.
  • Please book the dates you definitely can attend to help other customers' bookings. We worked extremely hard and never cancelled or rescheduled a single class in last 10 years due to our reasons. We would ask our customers to help us to keep it that way.
  • Our preparation starts from the minute receiving your booking. Reschedule is also wasting valuable booking slots as other customers cannot booked into your seats.
  • That's the reason reschedule will be charged a minimum £50 fee. And must be informed and paid no later than 1 week in advance. It is not enough to cover the rent. It is for you to reconsidering the reschedule.
  • The best way you can help the micro business is that, If you cannot attend booked classes, please give it to your friends and family. They will thank you for that as our classes are excellent. They will return the favour to you. It is win-win-win for all.
  • The last to mention, laterness. Please arrive earlier to allow the class starts on time. It is to respect other customers who booked the same class. Later than 15 minutes to agreed time will see booking cancelled with no refund or reschedule.
Thank you very much for reading and understanding.
Add-ons available for this class
  • Have one cup of Bubble Cocktail (Alcohol) (£10)
  • Knife Sharpening Class (£35)
  • Add Crispy Chilli Sauce (£25)
  • Private Class (£10)
  • Bao Buns Mini Class (£15)
  • 100% Hand-Pulled Noodle (£15)
You can add these when you book (optional).
 
Knowledge required
  • Beginner-friendly!
  • Individuals under 18 cannot attend the class alone. We will ask for valid IDs if you appear very young. Your class will be cancelled without a refund if you fail to provide proof. This is for your safety and is required by our insurance policy. If we do not adhere to this policy, we will not be allowed to continue offering this class. Thank you for your understanding.
What you'll get
  • Your delicious food to eat and enjoy!
  • Complimentary tea to enjoy.
What to bring
  • Please bring containers if you wish to take food home.
  • Thermal bag is useful in summer. You can buy it from us.
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, Christmas party or hen do.

This experience would also be a fun gift for her, gift for mum or gift for couples.

Location

126 Junction Road, Tufnell Park, N19 5LB, England (varies by date; click the date selector to see details)

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Simon and Hanna's Foodie Kitchen
Simon and Hanna's Foodie Kitchen

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We are a wife-and-husband team running a small shop called Oriental Food in North London.
We started offer cooking classes to commercial clients since 2008. Then it is soon became very popular in general public as well.
Currently we have more than 50+ different in-person cooking classes, and tasting sessions, and 20+ pre-recorded video class, focus on authentic and traditional Chinese, Japanese and Korean food.
Thanks to ClassBento hosting a website for us. You can easily browsing through all classes at one place, orientalfood.classbento.co.uk
Come along and let us share with you our authentic cooking techniques as well as modern culinary trends. That's right, you can make the perfect Chinese, Japanese and Korean food too!

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