Learn how to cook a variety of delicious and healthy Thai foods rarely found in Sydney’s Thai Restaurants. This course will introduce the ingredients and techniques used to cook Thai homemade meals from different parts of Thailand, with an emphasis on using traditional techniques and dishes that are light on the calories. Places are strictly limited, so early enrolment is essential.

You will get hands on experience and tutoring at the techniques used to prepare simple, tasty, healthy traditional Thai dishes. You will also gain a better understanding of how flavours and ingredients are combined to create classic Thai flavours which you can use in a wide variety of dishes.

If you want to learn to understand the way Thai food is prepared and cooked then this course is for you.
Course fee includes cost of all ingredients and you get to eat the results of your work.

Agenda

During this course the intention is that the following topics will be covered, but not necessarily in the order given. Due to the variable nature of Adult Education classes, parts of the curriculum may be adapted to suit the needs of the class.

Dishes created on the day:

• Mieng Kum – Thai Snack (Herbs and nuts with roasted coconut, cooked prawns, chilli and special sauce wrapped in lettuce)
• Yum Nua (Spicy Beef Salad)
• Pad Fak Thong Gai (Stir fried pumpkin with chicken)
• Pla Neung Manow (Steamed fish with garlic and chilli dressing)
• Goong Nam Pla Whan (grilled prawn with sweet tamarind sauce)

Objectives

By the end of the course, the student will have:

• Learned about Thai ingredients, how to prepare and preserve them and where to buy them
• Learned hands on the easy way of preparation and cooking low calorie Thai foods using traditional techniques
• Learned how to cook healthy foods with authentic Thai style by combining classic Thai flavours

Other Information

Please Bring:

• Sharp knife
• Apron
• Tea towel
• Container
• Pen and paper
• Your own cup for tea or coffee
• Wine to enjoy with your Thai feast!

Leichhardt Campus, Sydney Secondary College (formerly Leichhardt High School) Cnr Hill Street and Balmain Rd Leichhardt. Limited parking is available in the school car park, which is accessible from Derbyshire Rd (west of Balmain Rd). Drivers can also park in Annesley St or Hill St (east of Balmain Rd). The pedestrian entrance is on Balmain Rd near Annesley St intersection. Pedestrians can also walk through the school car park. Click on the following link for directions:
http://www.sydneycommunitycollege.com.au/site/1083

PLS NOTE: All classes need a minimum number of students to go ahead. If your course does not have enough students it will be cancelled and you will be informed.***Please be aware that you may be informed of a cancellation &/or change via SMS or E-mail.