Chopsticks, Noodles and Dim Sum

Woking Around Asia: This five day culinary journey will begin with a visit to the distinct cuisines of Northern and Southern Thailand, which will feature recipes from world famous Chef Tommy Tang like Chiang mai Thai (small bites) and chicken larb plus the noodle and curry dishes from Bangkok. From China we will do Dim-Sum and them some…recipes include wontons, potstickers, shu mai, and stir fry techniques. Our Korean menu will include bulgogi and short ribs. Japan will feature udon noodle soup, sushi tricks & techniques.

Day		Menu Items
Monday		Chicken Larb, Sweet & Spicy Noodle Salad, Cucumber Radish Salad
		Today, begins a journey into new and different taste combinations and nothing does it better than chicken larb from Thailand. We will also taste how good sweet and spicy flavors taste when mixed just right. We will cool things down with a refreshing cucumber and radish salad.
Tuesday		Tom Yum Goong(Spicy & Sour Soup), Pad Thai, Chaing Mai Thai (small bites) ls
		Yesterday was sweet and spicy. Today is spicy and sour in this traditional Thai soup. We will learn how to make small appetizers learning to use the bold flavors of Thailand. We will finish our visit to Thailand with the most asked for Thai dish in America, Pad Thai.
Wednesday		Broccoli Beef, Vegetable Lo Mein, Wonton & Dim Sum Workshop
		We break out the Woks today, to use the ancient cooking pan of China. We will begin by making a delicious broccoli beef. Our hands will be extremely busy putting together all of the yummy wonton and dim sum that will make a great appetizer spread to surround our lo mein noodles.
Thursday		Udon Noodle Soup, Cucumber Salad, Sukiyaki (Beef & Vegetable Stir Fry)
		Today, we will see the differences and similarities of the Asian cuisines. Although we did cucumber salad on Monday, this one will show the differences in style. Our beef dish today will be compared to yesterday’s broccoli beef and the Udon noodle soup will be compared to the lo mein noodles of China.
Friday		Quick Kimchi, Bulgogi, Mandu (Korean Dumpling) with Vinegar Soy Sauce Dipping Sauce
		Kimchi is a standard on the menu in all Korean restaurants. Sometimes it takes days to make. Today, we will learn a quick and tasty version of this National dish of Korea. We will also learn how to make an appetizing Korean dumpling that will be served with a vinegar and soy dipping sauce.
All menu items subject to change.