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  • [Cooking Class] Vietnamese Street Food: Lamb & Chicken (low gluten)

    "An unforgetable umami trip trough the alleys of Vietnam. Rany is a tonic, very professional and easily incorporated everyone in a very diverse group. We'll be back!" - Karin S -
    • Why Join: Hands-on class to master iconic Vietnamese food / Halal, low gluten
    • Protein: Lamb, chicken, prawns (optional)
    • Can't Accomodate: Pescatarian, Vegetarian, Gluten free
    • Ideal For: Easy entertaining, team building, private parties
    SELECT Class Date (4 Hrs)
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    Class Information

    Embark on a culinary voyage through Vietnam's vibrant streets with us.

    Any avid traveller who has explored Asia will agree that some of the best food experiences are savoured while seated on little plastic chairs along Vietnamese streets. During her 2018 Vietnamese trip, Rany spent a full month in Hoi-an and Hanoi, the Vietnamese food capitals, learning cooking techniques to prepare delicious Vietnamese street food from a local cooking school. In this class, Rany can't wait to share these recipes and useful tricks, enabling you to transport your family and friends to the vibrant alleys of Vietnam without ever leaving your kitchen.

    - Dress code: Long sleeves (to protect against oil splashing), comfortable clothing and shoes. Tie back long hair, keep jewellery minimal.

    - Halal class: Scroll down to discover more in our FAQs section.

      - Essential ingredients (required for all customers' consumption): Chicken, lamb, coconut milk, fish sauce, soy sauce, sesame

      - Customisable ingredients (swap or skip): Prawn (optional), coriander

      1. Banh Xeo: savoury pancake served with crunchy vegetables
      2. Nuoc Cham: iconic Vietnamese dipping sauce
      3. Bun Cha salad: grilled meatballs served with rice noodle salad
      4. Cha Gio: fried Vietnamese spring rolls
      5. Vietnamese Ice Coffee

      Teaching format: 50% demo + 50% hands-on. We cook as an interactive team (no individual cooking stations). Please scroll down to FAQs to understand the benefits of this class format.

      1. All sales are final, no refunds are given.

      2. Date changes are allowed if made more than 28 days before the class date. 28-8 days before class, R250 fee per person for changes (or send someone else). 7-4 days before class, R350 fee per person for changes (or send someone else). Within 3 days of class. changes incur 50% of the class fee per person, including for attending immediate family funerals (or sending someone else). Clients have 3 months to book replacement class before the credit expires.

      3. Review dietary information for suitability, especially for groups. No cancellations due to dietary misalignment. Please read the full T&Cs here.

      Customer Reviews

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      Marie R.
      Vietnamese Street Food

      Last Saturday morning when Rany took us through our paces making delicious Asian food sped by like the proverbial flash in the pan. In beautiful minimalist surroundings, the 4 hour course went so quickly partly because I was concentrating hard and Rany kept producing ingredients and dishes like a tsunami. The starter dumplings were as scrumptious as the ones I had at a Dim Sum bar in Sydney. The Bahn Xeo, Cha Gio and Bun Cha were beyond heavenly on the taste buds. I learnt a surprising amount from tasting the different Eastern flavours - who knew that soy sauce was cultivated like wine and that good quality soy tasted so awesome! I particularly enjoyed Rany’s teaching method. Brusque and efficient but with a sense of humour she controlled the process with a steely determination. We certainly got more than we paid for and magic entertainment. I am a certainly up for more of the same.

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      Fatima Mamod
      Absolutely loved.

      As a Muslim, I feel very assured with Rany: she is meticulous in showing the origins of her meat and in explaining each ingredient, clearly identifying which ones are halal (if not, she provides alternatives, which I find particularly insightful). The way she walks us through the process and simplifies it is amazing. For instance, I had always thought making spring rolls was a complex task, but Rany made it so manageable that I was encouraged to try making them myself. Back home, I made the Vietnamese pancakes at home for my sons, and they "completed" them in no time. What a joy to see as a home cook.

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      Fatima Laher
      A delightful surprise!

      For anyone seeking an authentic, world-class cooking experience with exceptional knowledge transfer, look no further! Rany provides an immersive, interactive, and enjoyable cooking class. The meal we prepared was a symphony of authentic and delectable flavors. The strong emphasis on good hygiene practices and halal food preparation is greatly appreciated, especially as a Muslim struggling to find proper halal Asian cuisine.

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      Suneé Maritz
      Glorious food with hand-on fun

      Attended with my husband and teenage daughter. The food was glorious, and we had great fun participating hands-on in the cooking together. Rany explained everything so well that my husband was able to make a restaurant-quality Vietnamese pancake for the family at home.

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      Rhys Owain
      Amazing knowledge transfer

      As the Director of Food and Beverage at a global hotel chain, there isn't much that impresses me when it comes to cooking; been there and done that pretty much. However, I thoroughly enjoyed your class for the quality of teaching, the opportunity to delve into exotic ingredients, and the introduction to Asian culture through food. I just wish I could cook more. Will be back.

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      Tyra Kolia
      Great team building experience!

      I booked this for our team building session, and the team loved it! The intimate setting was greatly enjoyed, and Rany's knowledge even impressed our Food and Beverage leadership team. Plus, the food was exceptional!

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      Kailin B.
      Flavours of Vietnam: A Culinary Adventure in the Vietnamese Street Food Class

      Thoroughly enjoyed this fun and informative cooking class! Rany was insightful and helpful in every step: the thoughtful touch - tasting the unique flavours of each sauce and ingredient enhanced the experience. We will definitely be back and would highly recommend it to everyone! The class also provided a great opportunity to mingle and get to know each other better, adding to the overall enjoyable experience.

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      Jacqui R.
      Amazing Evening!

      We were given this course as a gift and it was the best gift ever! The evening was fun, very informative and participatory but most importantly the food was DELICIOUS! Our 2 daughters (12 & 17) loved the experience too. We’ll definitely be back.

      FAQs

      We are situated in Waterfall Estate in Midrand, Johannesburg: just 5 minutes from The Mall of Africa, and 30 minutes from Johannesburg, Pretoria, and the Airport. Scroll down to view the Google Map in this page.

      Our goal is to boost your home cooking confidence with engaging culinary education, structured into three phases:

      • Reception (15 mins before class): Welcome with our signature drink and potstickers.
      • Preparation & Knowledge Transfer (2.5 hours): Learn ingredient sourcing, prep, and key techniques with lots of tasting and laughters. NO DRINKING during this time.
      • Cooking & Dining (1.5 hours): After the hard work, cook, enjoy the meal, and share laughter.

      We don't have individual cooking stations where all clients get to cook their own, but we cook communally as a team. Your involvement in the class is up to you, depending on whether you prefer to observe, take notes, or get in on the action. Certain classes are way more hands-on than others. Dumpling 101 classes, for example, requires all clients to fold their own dumplings. Each class typically has 12-14 clients, so we are big enough to have fun but small enough to stay intimate.

      For three reasons:

      • Better Learning Experience: We often handle unfamiliar dishes, new ingredients, and new cooking techniques. When clients are fully occupied with hands-on cooking, their ability to absorb new information may diminish, resulting in reduced knowledge retention. With our approach, which combines 50% demonstration and 50% hands-on cooking by volunteers, you benefit from multiple sources of knowledge. You receive instruction from the chef, engage in Q&A sessions with other participants, and learn from volunteers' mistakes. Additionally, experiencing the superbly cooked original recipe provides a reliable reference for your future home cooking endeavors.
      • Catering to Different Learning Styles: We recognize that people learn differently. Some prefer hands-on experience, others prefer observation, and some simply enjoy the meal. Our communal approach accommodates all learning styles and facilitates learning from each other's experiences.
      • Covering More Recipes: A 100% hands-on approach would require additional time for demonstration and replication, limiting class capacity to a maximum of two dishes. Our communal cooking style allows us to efficiently cover 3-4 recipes in a single class.

      Our halal classes are thoughtfully designed to meet Muslim dietary requirements:

      • Pork and Alcohol-Free: We ensure that all dishes are completely free of pork and alcohol, including the ingredients in sauces and condiments.
      • Certified Halal Meat: We exclusively source our meat from certified halal butchers, such as Faheem's Meat & Deli, Forsmay Butcher, and Chalmer Beef.
      • Authentic Flavors: Our classes primarily focus on Thai and Vietnamese cuisine, which traditionally do not use alcohol in their cooking. By substituting the protein source, we make these dishes halal without compromising their authentic flavors. We also modify classes like Korean Fried Chicken to be halal.

      Not Halal-Certified: While we take great care to provide halal options, we are not halal-certified vendor. Additionally, our regular halal classes, which are also open to the public, may include non-Muslim customers who choose to enjoy a glass of wine with their meal.

      For those seeking an entirely alcohol-free environment, we offer private classes for groups of 12-14 or semi-private events with a minimum of 6 people. To arrange a drinking-free halal class, please provide a 2-month notice to help us promote it to our halal clientele.

      Don't let the term "halal" deter you: these classes will offer the same authentic recipes, prepared without pork and alcohol. These classes primarily delve into Thai and Vietnamese cuisine, where alcohol is not typically used in cooking. By substituting the main protein source, we make these classes halal to accommodate Muslim clients without altering the integrity of the original flavors.

      Nothing but healthy appetite and humor; we handle the rest. Arrive on time in comfy clothes and shoes for 4 hours of cooking.

      Yes, but with restrictions: ½ bottle of wine or 2 cans (330ml) of beer per person and no hard liquor.

      Most red wines don't pair nicely with Asian food due to the frequent use of vinegar, acidity, and fermented ingredients. Our all-time favorite is G&T, and we run a G&T bar in the class.

      14 years old: anyone between the ages of 14 and 17 must be accompanied by an adult.

      All sales are final, and no refunds are given. Date changes are allowed if made more than 28 days from the class date. Between 28-14 days, changes will incur a R 200 fee/person. Within 14 days of the class, no date changes can be made under any circumstances. Please send someone else in your place.

      Please review the dietary information for each class to ensure its suitability, especially when booking for a group: we do not accept cancellations due to dietary misalignment. Please read the full Ts & Cs here.

      Due to potential conflicts of interest and the protection of our intellectual property (IP). In the past, our recipes were published in trade magazines, sold to restaurants and catering businesses, used to launch new cooking classes in Limpopo - all without our knowledge.

      Considering the 100 hours invested in developing each class, it is our responsibility to safeguard our IP. Clients will only receive hard copies of recipes and our classes are strictly limited to home cooks.

      Restaurant consulting and chef’s training on specific skills (e.g. stir-frying) are separate services offered, please contact us for more information.

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