📌 Class Outline (4 Hours Total)
🙋1. Market Visit (30-45 mins)
• Meet at the local market.
• Explain Vietnamese ingredients (fish sauce, herbs, fresh meats, etc.).
• Buy fresh ingredients for the dishes.
• Return home and prepare for cooking.
🍽️ 2. Cooking Class (2.5 Hours Total)
Step 1: Welcome & Prep (15 mins)
• Welcome drinks (green tea or lemongrass tea).
• Short introduction to the menu.
• Distribute aprons & ingredients.
Step 2: Make the Starter – Nộm Hoa Chuối (30 mins)
• Show how to slice banana blossoms.
• Make the dressing (fish sauce, lime, sugar, chili, garlic).
• Toss everything together with shredded chicken/tofu.
• Set aside while flavors blend.
Step 3: Main Dish 1 – Bún Chả (45 mins)
• Marinate pork patties & pork belly.
• Grill pork over charcoal (or pan-fry alternative).
• Prepare vermicelli, herbs, dipping sauce.
• Assemble for serving.
Step 4: Main Dish 2 – Nem Rán (45 mins)
• Prep the filling (pork, shrimp, mushrooms, vermicelli).
• Wrap spring rolls and explain rolling techniques.
• Fry spring rolls until crispy.
• Prepare dipping sauce.
Step 5: Dessert – Cà Phê Trứng (15-20 mins)
• Brew strong Vietnamese coffee.
• Whip egg yolks with sugar until creamy.
• Layer egg mixture over coffee.
• Serve & enjoy!
🍽️ 3. Enjoy the Meal (30 mins)
• Set up a family-style table.
• Guests enjoy their own cooking.
• Share stories and cultural insights.