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located in the Pearl District, Portland, Oregon.
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Hands On: A Vegetarian Feast, Looking East

In Good Taste cooking classes: Hands on Vegetarian Feast with Maya Klein

Summer is full of family gatherings; make everyone welcome with this extravagant selection of delicious, satisfying dishes to be enjoyed by vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike. This menu is influenced by the flavors and techniques of Asia and it produces a visually stunning buffet comprised of brilliant, generous platters of tempting foods. In this hands-on class emphasizing seasonal and local produce, each student will participate in the preparation of at least three dishes. The techniques in the class include working with rice paper sheets, pan- and deep-frying noodles, marinating tofu, roasting and blanching vegetables, preparing a Thai curry, and preparing a crème Anglaise. Please note that eggs, but not dairy products, are included in some of the recipes.

Summer Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce

Fresh rice paper rolls stuffed with crisp vegetables

Singapore-Style Noodles

Pan-fried noodles and egg sheets finished with yellow curry and earthy vegetables

“Chinese Chicken” Salad

Asian vegetables and savory marinated tofu tossed in a sesame dressing and topped with a cloud of bean-thread noodles

Jade Vegetables

Green beans, snow peas, and asparagus in a spicy tamarind dressing

Roasted Eggplant & Oyster Mushrooms

Slathered with tangy hoisin glaze

Thai Red Curry with Buttercup Squash & Pineapple

Rich and complex and not too fiery, served with rice

Chocolate Cake with Coconut Crème Anglaise & Tropical Fruits

Instructor: Maya H. Klein

Date: Sunday, July 16 at 2:00pm

Fee: $90

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