Thai Cooking Class

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As a prelude to The 4th South East Asian Conference on Education (SEACE2024), we invite our delegates to indulge in a cultural and culinary adventure at Grandma's Home Cooking School in Chiang Mai, Thailand. This immersive experience– a combination of a market visit, farm tour, and hands-on cooking class – offers a perfect blend of learning and enjoyment.

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All times are Indochina Time (UTC +7)

Thai Cuisine: A Global Culinary Phenomenon

Thai cuisine, renowned globally for its diversity of flavours and aromatic components, is a testament to Thailand's rich cultural heritage. Known for its harmonious blend of the five fundamental tastes—sweet, spicy, sour, bitter, and salty—each Thai dish is a culinary masterpiece. This culinary art is celebrated and shared at Grandma's Home Cooking School, offering a genuine taste of Thailand's renowned food culture. Participants will have the chance to learn about and sample dishes that have captivated food enthusiasts around the world.

About Grandma's Home Cooking School

Located just 20 minutes from Chiang Mai's city centre, Grandma’s Home Cooking School resides in a picturesque village within the Saraphi District. Delegates attending the cooking school will embark on a culinary journey starting with a guided market visit, where they'll be introduced to essential Thai ingredients. The experience extends to the school's organic farm for hands-on learning about Thai herbs and vegetables, along with activities like mushroom harvesting and egg collection. The course features a range of famous Thai dishes, where delegates can learn to cook appetisers, stir-fries, soups, curries, and desserts under skilled instructors.

Learn How to Make Classic Thai Dishes

Tom Yam (Hot and Sour Soup)

Tom Yam is a quintessential Thai soup, celebrated for its fiery and tangy flavour profile. This broth-based delight typically features a blend of lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, and chilli peppers, often complemented by shrimp or chicken.

Kang Kiew Waan (Green Curry)

Kang Kiew Waan, or Thai green curry, is known for its aromatic and creamy consistency. Made with green chilies, coconut milk, and a variety of herbs, it is usually served with meat such as chicken or beef and infused with flavours of basil and lime leaves.

Pad Thai (Stir-fried Rice Noodles)

Pad Thai is a globally beloved Thai noodle dish. This stir-fry combines rice noodles with a wide variety of ingredients, including tofu, shrimp, peanuts, and bean sprouts, all tossed in a harmonious mix of tamarind paste, fish sauce, and sugar, creating the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and salty.

Gang Massaman (Massaman Curry)

Gang Massaman is a rich, flavorful curry with Persian influences. This slow-cooked dish blends spices like cumin, cinnamon, and cardamom with coconut milk, creating a subtly sweet and savoury sauce that is typically served with tender pieces of beef or chicken.

Connect and Collaborate

This cooking class provides a unique opportunity to network with fellow delegates in a relaxed, informal setting. Engage in lively conversations and build connections over the shared experience of cooking and enjoying a meal together.

Secure Your Spot for This Unique Cultural Experience

For just 50 USD, immerse yourself in Thai culture, engage with fellow conference attendees, and create memories and skills to last a lifetime. With limited availability, secure your place now for this exclusive culinary journey during SEACE2024.