What You'll Learn
By the end of the class you will:
- Know how to make Superior Stock, a fundamental stock of classic Chinese cuisine, and transform it into aspic for soup filling
- Be able to to mix, knead and roll supple yet strong dumpling dough
About This Class
Soup-filled xiao long bao, the jewel of Chinese dumplings, will be our focus for this intensive workshop. This is a rigorous hands-on class focusing on forming the delicate XLB dumplings. You’ll make various doughs for xiao long bao from scratch and you’ll master rolling their paper-thin wrappers by hand.
Most importantly, you’ll learn the secret to encasing rich broth in the tender dough and still have plenty of time to practice the trademark pleating of these delicate bundles of savory goodness.
We highly recommend enrolling in Thy’s Dim Sum Dumpling class here at SFCS or having previous experience making dumplings from scratch prior to taking on XLB Dumplings. While not a required pre-requisite, students will benefit from a basic understanding of dumpling preparation and folding.
Menu
You will prepare xiao long bao, traditional Chinese soup dumplings.
Details
- Wine included
- Light meal served in class
- Work in teams
- Ages 18+
FAQ
The average duration of our current cooking classes is 2 hours, which is predominately hands-on work. You will be standing for the majority of class, cooking at your work station as your instructor demonstrates techniques and walks around providing individual feedback.
Due to COVID-19 regulations, we can not have students congregate in the building before class starts. Doors will open 5 minutes prior to class starting and we will begin promptly on time. Students will be asked to queue up outside the door of the school, safely distanced (sidewalks are clearly marked) and will be let in the school just before class begins.
Please arrive at the school with your own mask on. You will be given a new, disposable mask to wear in class to ensure what you have on hasn’t been contaminated prior to entering SFCS. We will have extras available should you need one while at school.
Wear comfortable clothes and close-toed shoes (remember, you’ll be on your feet cooking). The kitchens at SFCS are fully equipped with everything else you need, including clean aprons.
Due to COVID-19 regulations, we will not be serving food or drinks during class, We will, however, be sending you home with both ingredients and finished food items so you can enjoy them later, and practice as well.
Wear casual clothing you can easily move around in, and comfortable close-toed shoes. Long hair must be pulled back and masks, provided by SFCS, are required while in the building.
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Thy Tran
Thy has been writing, teaching, cooking and eating in the San Francisco area for over 20 years. She has worked in restaurants, co-authored award-winning cookbooks, contributed to national food magazines, and consulted for a wide range of nonprofits on issues of food, culture, and health.