Top Classes on Asian Cooking in Brisbane

You shy away from cooking the Asian way, but trust us - there’s nothing quite like being able to cook your favourite Asian dishes any time your cravings beckon! If you’re ready to spice up your meal plan, have a look at some of the best Asian cooking classes and workshops around Brisbane.

Thai Family Favourites with Kelly Lord

In this class, you’re joined by food expert Chef Kelly Lord immersing in authentic Thai family favourites. Some classic dishes to be made for sharing are Thai Fish Cakes, Stir Fried Chicken Chili Jam, Penang Beef Curry and more! Every recipe can be easily replicated once learned for the enjoyment of your friends and family.

When: May 19th
Cost: $160
Bookings and more info: The Sauce Kitchen

Easy Asian Dinner Party Cooking Class

You’re a fan of the Asian cuisine, and understandably you shy away from trying to make some of their exotic dishes. In this class, you’ll soon learn how effortless it is to make not just one dish, but a full course dinner. The South-East Asian-inspired menu you will prepare will include dishes like Thai Style Pumpkin Soup, Green Curry of Prawns and Vegetables, Asian-Style Coconut Cake with Tropical Fruit Salsa to name a few.

When: April 27th
Cost: $160
Bookings and more info: life’s a feast

Taste of Asia with Kelly Lord

Consider this a mini Asian trip as you make and taste some popular salad dishes of the East, with food expert Chef Kelly Lord. Dishes to be prepared are Singapore Laksa, Classic Spicy Laksa, King Prawns Snapper with Tamarind Broth, Vietnamese Ginger Chicken, Slow cooked w caramel & shallots and finally some Chinese egg tarts.

When: May 19th
Cost: $160
Bookings and more info: The Sauce Kitchen

South East Asian Summer Menu

A complete cultural experience is almost always guaranteed in the Spicers Tamarind Retreat. This time, one will venture into learning the classic cookery techniques of countries Malaysia, China & Cambodia. If you’ve never heard or tasted of them before, hint: they’re simple, but pack a punch. The menu for the day includes: Malay Beef Skewers, Pork Neck Cooked Lemongrass and Chili, Green Mango and Anchovy Salad, Chinese Vegetable Noodle Soup and Cambodian Yellow Fish Curry.

When: March 10th
Cost: $165
Bookings and more info: Spicers Tamarind Retreat

Miso, Tempeh & Soy Sauce

Some meals just aren’t complete with the right sides, and so in this short course you’ll learn to make the abovementioned fermented food products all on your own. Take home not just your finished goods, but the instructions and recipes as well.

When: April 14th
Cost: $25 (Regular), $17.50 (minimum 2), $12.25 (minimum 4)
Bookings and more info: Permaculture Produce

Knife Skills with Tony Ching (Free Furi Knife!)

Learn to cut up your food like a true blue Asian chef, because honestly, it just makes your food taste 1000% better, doesn’t it? The class price gets you a beautiful Furi pro Utility knife (15cm) for you to keep, plus expert tuition on how to perform in the kitchen with it!  This knife is perfect for slicing fruit, small vegetables, herbs cheese and trimming meats.

When: April 7th
Cost: $166
Bookings and more info: The Sauce Kitchen

Thai Winter Menu Cooking Class

Thai dishes have become something of a specialty within the Spicers Retreat. You can easily tell (or smell?) by the rich, spicy aromas you’ll be cooking up in this half class, half feast! Thai Winter is the theme for this session, where you’ll be cooking up dishes that will surprise your tongue with each bite. What’s in the menu you ask? You’ll have to come in to find out :)

When: May 26th
Cost: $165
Bookings and more info: Spicers Tamarind Retreat