The Art of Tofu – a Chinese Vegetarian Cooking Experience with Kian Lam Kho

Step into the vibrant world of Chinese vegetarian cuisine, where tofu and seitan take center stage. These versatile ingredients, celebrated for their diverse textures and rich flavors, will be transformed into mouthwatering dishes that showcase the best of plant-based cooking. In this demonstration class, we’ll learn the art of making fresh tofu from scratch. Along the way, we’ll also create two other exquisite vegetarian dishes, discovering the appeal of ingredients like eggplant, mushrooms, and bamboo shoots. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a curious foodie, this class offers a deep dive into the rich, complex flavors that define Chinese vegetarian cuisine.

Menu to include:

• Fresh Spinach Tofu (made from scratch)
• Crispy Eggplant with Sichuan Vegetarian Topping
• Braised Seitan with Shiitake Mushrooms and Bamboo Shoots

This demonstration class (plus lunch) is limited to only ten people.

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About Kian Lam Kho:

Kian Lam Kho is a food writer, cooking teacher and food consultant specializing in Chinese cuisine. He is the creator of the James Beard Foundation Awards nominated Chinese home cooking blog Red Cook (https://redcook.net), and his cookbook on Chinese cooking techniques, Phoenix Claws and Jade Trees: Essential Techniques of Authentic Chinese Cooking, is the winner of the Julia Child First Book Award from IACP (International Association of Culinary Professional). He co-curated an exhibit at the Museum of Chinese in America in October 2016 – Sour, Sweet, Bitter, Spicy: Stories of Chinese Food and Identity in America. He acted as consulting chefs in menu concept design for several restaurants in New York City and Fayetteville, Arkansas as well as food service organizations at Johns Hopkins University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He lives in New York City and teaches Chinese cooking at the Institute of Culinary Education and the Brooklyn Kitchen. He appears regularly as speaker and discussion panelist on Chinese cuisine and its history. He is also a frequent guest chef at various restaurants.

Cancellation policy: We do not offer refunds on purchased tickets. Should you be unable to attend your ticket(s) are transferable to a friend or family member as long as you alert us who will be taking your place in the class.

Cooking class attendees receive 10% discount on kitchenware purchases on class day.

HGS Home Chef is a member of TheWorkshopExperience.org, a group of friends who produce exceptional experiential learning through classes and workshops on a wide variety of topics in and around Hillsdale, NY – at the crossroads of the Hudson Valley and Berkshires.