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Chinese Cuisine: Noodles with Zhajiang Sauce

with Shufang Liao

Sep

Next session: September 17th, 2026

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Learn to prepare Beijing-style handmade noodles topped with flavorful Zhajiang (soybean paste) sauce. Want to master the art of hand-pulled noodles? Join this immersive class and learn traditional noodle-making techniques that symbolize longevity and prosperity. You’ll knead, roll, and cut dough by hand, exploring how simple ingredients—flour, water, and salt—transform into silky strands perfect for soup or stir-fry. Then we make Zhajiang Noodles with pork, veggie and sauce. Celebrate the cultural meaning of noodles in birthdays and festivals while creating your own bowl of happiness from scratch. *A $20 materials fee is due to the instructor at the beginning of the workshop.

Chinese Cuisine: Spring Rolls

with Shufang Liao

Oct

Next session: October 1st, 2026

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Love crispy snacks? Discover how to make traditional Chinese spring rolls from scratch in this fun, hands-on class! You’ll learn how to prepare fillings (bamboo shoots, pork, tofu, cabbage, carrots), wrap rolls tightly, and fry them to golden perfection. Spring rolls are especially popular during Chinese New Year, symbolizing wealth and prosperity because of their golden color. We will have enough materials to make and bring some finished products home. By the end, you’ll be able to recreate this delicious appetizer at home. *A $20 ingredients fee must be paid to the instructor on the day of the workshop.

Chinese Cuisine: Snow Skin Mooncakes

with Shufang Liao

Oct

Next session: October 15th, 2026

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Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival in style! In this no-bake class, you’ll craft delicate Snow Skin Mooncakes—modern variations of a centuries-old symbol of reunion and gratitude. Using glutinous rice flour (gluten-free), you’ll make the smooth, chewy “snow skin” and fill it with sweet lotus paste, red bean, or fruit flavors before molding them into beautiful designs. Learn about the cultural stories behind the mooncake while enjoying a creative, hands-on experience. *A $18 materials fee is due to the instructor at the beginning of the workshop.

Chinese Cuisine: Candied Fruit Skewers

with Shufang Liao

Oct

Next session: October 29th, 2026

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Experience a classic Chinese street snack through Tanghulu, a delightful treat of fruit coated in a crisp sugar shell. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to select fruits like strawberries, hawthorn, or grapes, skewer them, and create the perfect glossy sugar coating. Discover how this snack dates to ancient times and remains a favorite during winter festivals and street fairs. *A $15 materials fee is due to the instructor at the beginning of the workshop.

Chinese Cuisine: Zongzi Rice Cakes

with Shufang Liao

Nov

Next session: November 12th, 2026

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Experience the tradition of the Dragon Boat Festival through Zongzi, a beloved sticky rice dumpling wrapped in bamboo leaves. In this hands-on cultural cooking class, you’ll learn to prepare sticky rice, choose fillings like pork, red bean, or dates, and wrap the signature pyramid shape or other shapes. Discover the legend of poet Qu Yuan and the deep symbolism behind this ancient dish as you cook your Zongzi to perfection. *A $20 materials fee is due to the instructor at the beginning of the workshop.

Chinese Cuisine: Fried Rice

with Shufang Liao

Jan

Next session: January 14th, 2027

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Love fried rice? Discover the secrets to wok-tossed perfection in this lively cooking class! You’ll learn how to transform simple ingredients into golden, fragrant fried rice—balancing textures and flavors while mastering wok control. This dish represents creativity and resourcefulness in Chinese home cooking, making the most of leftovers with skill and flair. Perfect for beginners or seasoned cooks, you’ll leave with techniques to make restaurant-quality fried rice at home. *A $15 materials fee is due to the instructor at the beginning of the workshop.