Cook Like a Local

Cook Like a Local

Through a Red Bean cooking class, you will gain experience in creating and cooking authentic Vietnamese dishes in a fun, hands on way. This is also a chance to listen to an insider’s view on the importance of food in Vietnamese society, the significance of different combinations, origins and traditions of the dishes you will create, as well as skills needed for selecting and combining the best ingredients. You will come away with a newfound appreciation and understanding of Vietnamese cooking.

All guests will receive detailed recipe cards and a gift to take home at the end of the class.

One of Red Bean’s chefs, both instructor and food guide, will lead you on a colorful walking tour around one of the neighborhood wet markets to choose the ingredients for the meal you will create. Mingle and chat with the stallholders, take in the sounds and aromas of the market, taste many common or not so common fresh products, while Chef guides you in how to select the best produce and bargain for the best price. This is also a chance to learn some simple and relevant words of Vietnamese.