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Best Cooking Class in Hanoi

Published: May 7, 2017 • Modified: April 24, 2018 • by Author: Analida • Word count:513 words. • About 3 minutes to read this article. • As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases: Read my affiliate disclosure.

 

Working at the stove in the best cooking class in Hanoi. Chop sticks are the main cooking utensil. | ethnicspoon.comLast year, my family and I enjoyed one of the greatest cultural experiences of our trip to Vietnam: the best cooking class in Hanoi. Thanh (Tang), my daughter’s Vietnamese friend invited us to her house for a culinary experience.

Selecting fresh fruits and vegetables sold in Hanoi markets are a great start to a cooking class. | ethnicspoon.com

Thanh is quite the entrepreneur. She runs a travel company that offers amazing street food tours. Her house is typical of Hanoi, tall, narrow, and deep. She has a large kitchen, which is unusual for Southeast Asia. Although we didn’t get a chance to do this, Thanh often takes her students to the market to purchase the food items for the class. The variety of fresh foods is a feast for the eyes.

Everyone in my family loves to cook, so without a doubt this experience was one we could not pass up. Furthermore, my son and nephew are both in culinary school, so for them this was an invaluable lesson outside the classroom.

Rolling up some Vietnamese pork rolls during our cooking class in Hanoi. | ethnicspoon.com

What an incredible gastronomic adventure we had! We all chopped, sliced, diced, stirred, and participated in the making of an incredible feast. My husband and daughter folded spring rolls, which was a bit like making origami.

Traditional Vietnamese Thit Kho Tau, braised pork in coconut sauce. Tender and delicious in a light sauce. | ethnicspoon.com

All in all we made four dishes: banana flower salad, fried tofu, spring rolls, and a delicious pork stew braised in coconut water, Thanh’s favorite. The banana flower salad is delicious, and very typical of Vietnamese cuisine.

 

Cooking Vietnamese coconut pork in Hanoi with Thanh | ethnicspoon.com

Observing Thanh in the kitchen was truly magical. There was no specific measuring, yet everything tasted like it had been carefully crafted. She talked to us about substitutions for ingredients, and how to achieve the perfect flavor balance. You see, Vietnamese food is all about establishing a balanced flavor profile among ingredients.

 

At last, everything was ready and, we all sat down to enjoy a typical Vietnamese meal. Hands down, this is the best cooking class in Hanoi.

One of the funniest moments of the afternoon happened when Thanh’s mom returned from the market. She saw my husband doing dishes, and she said to Thanh in Vietnamese: “You need to find a husband like that.” Thanh translated, and we all had a good laugh.

Finally, after we finished our meal Thanh showed us around her house. She recently added a rooftop terrace that overlooks her lovely neighborhood. She wants to expand her business, Maia Travel & Events, to include home-stays, as well as authentic Vietnamese meals for foodie travelers. I am certain that she will do well because she is indeed passionate about Vietnamese food and her culture.

If you want to checkout some authentic Vietnamese recipes I have some to share that you can easily make in your home.
Bun cha: Vietnamese pork meatballs are served with a delicious golden broth, a variety of fresh herbs, greens, and rice noodles.
Vietnamese coconut braised pork (Thit Kho Tau) is slow cooked, tender, salty and sweet is one you have to try!
During the hot summer months a nice cool Vietnamese Beef Noodle Salad: Pho Tron is very popular.
You have to finish off your meal with a traditional Vietnamese Egg Coffee or ca phe trung (cà phê trứng) is a Hanoi espresso with a sweet meringue like topping.

Traveling to Hanoi? Are you a foodie? You must try Maia Travel & Events cooking class. They also offer street food tours that will take you to all the local favorite places you are not likely to find on your own. Check out this taste of Hanoi!

You might also like to try these:

  • Vietnamese Egg Coffee (Ca phe trung)
    A true Hanoi tradition you can make at home. Vietnamese egg coffee or cà phê trung is a rich silky smooth sweet treat you are going to love! | ethnicspoon.com
  • Vietnamese Beef Noodle Salad: Pho Tron
    Vietnamese Beef Noodle Salad (Phở Trộn) is a delicious recipe for noodle salad for the hot summers in Hanoi or anywhere when you need a cool dish for lunch or dinner. This has some of the best authentic Vietnamese contrast of flavors: salty, tangy, sweet, butter and some hot chillies for some heat too! | ethnicspoon.com
  • Creamy Curry Chicken Salad Wraps
    Try a spicy new wrap! Creamy and spicy curry chicken salad wrap add a bit of ethnic flair to your lunch or dinner. You can also slice these narrow and serve as an appetizer too! The secret sauce: a bit of my homemade curry blend whipped into some Greek yogurt. This is a really healthy recipe wrapped in a large flour tortilla! | ethnicspoon.com

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