Popular Post ktmoomau Posted August 26, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted August 26, 2019 Hello Everyone, I would like to have a forum where someone could post an idea for a small format cooking class in their home. By cooking class- I mean someone has an idea of something they would like to learn how to make and are willing to do some trial and error with people to help in that process; or someone is good at something and wouldn't mind showing other people how to do it; or a combination of the two. I really learn better when I am interacting in a class and not just watching YouTube or etc, and making the item helps me build my confidence that I can do it on my own. I often find that many cooking classes are either (1) for couples (2) for kids (3) for people below my skill level or (4) a series in which I can't commit to the time and number of classes. I know there are people on this site that can make a lot of things I would like to learn to make. I am also willing to offer up my own skills if there is something I can make someone else would like to learn. For instance, I have never made homemade Bao Buns. It doesn't look incredibly hard, and I wouldn't mind doing it, but I feel like it would be more fun with a few people. I also would LOVE to learn how to make Saltenas, and feel that this is maybe a little above my skill level until I see, interact in doing it once or twice, but I likely need someone with more skill than me who has made it before. There are all sorts of things like this. And I have a decent size kitchen, and would be willing to host a few classes if people could make it to Alexandria, and would be willing to go somewhere else if someone else wanted to host. Anyway, I wanted to have a forum for this sort of thing, so here it is, if there are any like minded soles, speak up and we can figure out what we want to make and when. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curls Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 @ktmoomau I don't know how to make bao buns or saltenas but would also be interested in learning how to make them. I'm sure I have a few cooking skills that I could share. I'm interested in learning how to make choux paste, grougers, eclairs, etc.. and would like to have enough people around to enjoy them (don't want to end up knee deep in choux paste experiments). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmoomau Posted August 27, 2019 Author Share Posted August 27, 2019 3 hours ago, curls said: @ktmoomau I don't know how to make about buns or saltenas but would also be interested in learning how to make them. I'm sure I have a few cooking skills that I could share. I'm interested in learning how to make choux paste, grougers, eclairs, etc.. and would like to have enough people around to enjoy them (don't want to end up knee deep in choux paste experiments). I have never made those (although I have a friend who has made eclairs, maybe I can get her to come help), but would be willing to take a stab at it too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 I'd be interested in this as well. And I actually HAVE made bao buns a couple time...…...lots of fun and very good!! ;-) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkS Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 I held a paella class for about 20 neighbors this winter. Lots of interest beforehand little during cooking. Folks didn't want to come early to make sofrito. Much more interest when food was finished and corks were popped. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weezy Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 I'd have interest in trying out something like this. I have a large kitchen as well, but I don't know that I have any specialties as far as foods or techniques to share. But if someone would like to host something but doesn't have room, maybe we can work it out that that person can host at my place. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smita Nordwall Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 I too would be interested in this. My kitchen is not very large but I would love to host small groups. I can probably answer lots of questions about South Asian food -- will not brag about cooking prowess. But, if you want to learn how to make Indian food in an Instant Pot... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmoomau Posted August 29, 2019 Author Share Posted August 29, 2019 This all sounds great! Bao Buns first one and then we can move down the line with people taking picks what they want to make? I will post some dates I could host tomorrow, I have to head out for a meeting in a few. (We can have some frosty beverages, snacks while we work) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lion Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 This sounds interesting! Please let me know the dates, if possible would like to attend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmoomau Posted September 3, 2019 Author Share Posted September 3, 2019 Ok, dates I could host BAO BUNS: September 14, September 15, October 5, October 19, October 20. I think it would make sense to start early afternoon to get them done. I live in Potomac Yard in Alexandria. If you would like to join, please respond back with all the dates you can make, I will pick the date the most people can attend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 I'm interested, +1, and could do 9/14, 10/5, or 10/19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curls Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 I’m interested and 5 or 19 October would work for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smita Nordwall Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 10/5, 10/19 works for me as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lion Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 10/5th or 19th work for me as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmoomau Posted September 5, 2019 Author Share Posted September 5, 2019 Great, let's do the 19th of October! So far we have: DanielK +1 Curls Smita Nordwall lion 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smita Nordwall Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 31 minutes ago, ktmoomau said: Great, let's do the 19th of October! Awesome! Katelin, please let us know what we can bring... bao fillings? Appetizers? Libations? Dessert? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lion Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 Great! What time frame are we aiming for and what can I bring? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curls Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 Ditto what lion said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmoomau Posted September 6, 2019 Author Share Posted September 6, 2019 How about 1:00 pm, that way we have time to let dough rise? And can have them for dinner? If you all wanted to choose to make a filling, bring a snack, libation or dessert that would be more than welcome! I have a pretty stocked wine fridge, but am always running out of white wine (I don't know how that happens)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmoomau Posted September 6, 2019 Author Share Posted September 6, 2019 Also, we will have some time between rises, if you want to bring filling ingredients we can finish in the kitchen while we are waiting, as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curls Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 I have tickets to a show that evening, think we’ll be done before 7? Other than that, sounds like a good plan. Do you already have a recipe that you like or have multiple recipes you would like to test? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curls Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 Went searching and found a few recipes and varities of bao (steamed, baked, steam fried, soup dumpling, savory, sweet, etc.). I'll include the links below. Which kind of bao were you interested in making @ktmoomau? I'm looking forward to this. 🙂 Pineapple Buns (Bolo Bao) https://www.splendidtable.org/recipes/pineapple-buns-bolo-bao Pan-Fried Leek Buns (Shui Jian Bao) https://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2015/03/pan-fried-taiwanese-leek-buns-shui-jian-bao.html Roast Duck in Steamed White Bun https://www.cuisine.co.nz/recipe/roast-duck-burger-with-hoisin-sauce-in-steamed-white-bun/ Steamed BBQ Pork Buns (Char Siu Bao) https://thewoksoflife.com/steamed-bbq-pork-buns-char-siu-bao/ Chinese BBQ Pork Buns (Baked Cha Siu Bao) https://thewoksoflife.com/chinese-bbq-pork-buns-cha-siu-bao/ Taiwanese Pork Belly Buns (Gua Bao) https://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2014/04/taiwanese-pork-belly-bun-recipe.html Bao Buns With Red-Braised Pork Belly https://food52.com/recipes/76796-bao-buns-with-red-braised-pork-belly Steamed bao buns https://www.greatbritishchefs.com/recipes/steamed-bao-buns-recipe Steam-fried bao buns (Sheng jian bao) https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/veggie-bao-buns and a variety of bao recipes & videos from Andrea Nguyen https://www.vietworldkitchen.com/?s=bao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ericandblueboy Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 Pineapple bun is not a bun or a bao. It’s a bread. i would say master the bun before making a bao. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrid Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 That BBC shengjianbao recipe looks sketchy. I suspect this one is closer to the real thing. https://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2015/04/sheng-jian-bao-pan-fried-pork-soup-dumplings-recipe.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weezy Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 On 9/5/2019 at 12:09 PM, ktmoomau said: Great, let's do the 19th of October! So far we have: DanielK +1 Curls Smita Nordwall lion Well, shoot. I won't be able to make that one. Next time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmoomau Posted September 9, 2019 Author Share Posted September 9, 2019 I was going to use the Anson Mills recipe: https://ansonmills.com/recipes/536 But the Woks of life one looks good too!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lion Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 This one from Babish who I've never watched before seems interesting. Binging with Babish: Bao from Pixar's Bao. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 I need to know about projected end time, too. We have sukkot gatherings to get to that evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmoomau Posted September 11, 2019 Author Share Posted September 11, 2019 So with rise times- the first rise is 1 hour and the second is 20 minutes and then 15, and steaming is about 15 minutes, so with preparation time from start to eating- I would think 3 hours is likely the amount of time we might need. I could do one batch and have it start the first rise before, and then we can make other batches when people arrive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 That makes sense - we always have a couple of doughs made when people come over for cookie baking. 1pm works for us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lion Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 I also have an evening party to attend so starting earlier works for me as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lion Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 Is the start time still going to be 1pm? Unfortunately, I have a funeral service to attend that morning and it looks like I won't be able to make it to the Cooking club meeting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmoomau Posted October 16, 2019 Author Share Posted October 16, 2019 11 hours ago, lion said: Is the start time still going to be 1pm? Unfortunately, I have a funeral service to attend that morning and it looks like I won't be able to make it to the Cooking club meeting. Yes, so sorry my condolences. Someone should start planning the next one, and hopefully you can attend. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lion Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 12 hours ago, ktmoomau said: Yes, so sorry my condolences. Someone should start planning the next one, and hopefully you can attend. Thank you. Even though my friend's wife has some health issues, she was only 67 which these days seems still young. I look forward to hearing about the day and hopefully seeing some photographs of Bao buns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmoomau Posted October 17, 2019 Author Share Posted October 17, 2019 DMing attendees with my address. If you don't get a DM from me, send me a message and I will respond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thistle Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 I am late to this topic, but it sounds super-I am working tomorrow, but I hope you guys will post after action reports & pictures. Saltenas & arepas would be a great topic to experiment with, & I’d love to hear what everyone wants to try- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMango Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 Smokes of the holy variety this was a delightful event. THANK YOU ktmoomau for enabling the Invasion of the Bao Snatchers. I will post pics, but that is going to take some time. My tech skillz are no longer l33t. So for now, take this as a reminder/nudge/sign from the universe that you have fellowship waiting for you in this community. Come as you are. Get out there. Connect and learn. Especially if you are new, you will be welcomed with open arms and eager palates. And for all you veterans: it’s been a while! Yes, you are busy. Yes, schedules happen. You can set the date, choose the theme, and pull the plug at the last minute if you have to. Please consider hosting the next one. Don’t make me fly you all to Texas. :-) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmoomau Posted October 20, 2019 Author Share Posted October 20, 2019 Well Bao buns were pretty much a success! We had one dough failure (Ansons Mills will be getting an email/comment about their recipe), but the Woks of Life Bao dough https://thewoksoflife.com/steamed-bbq-pork-buns-char-siu-bao/ was a lot easier and a big success! DanielK made pork char sui filling. I made a fairly spicy chicken filling in the instant pot- 2 large chicken breast, 1 shallot small dice, 3 cloves garlic finely chopped, a splash (about 1 1/2T) of: Dark soy sauce, xiaoxing cooking wine, black vinegar, homemade chili oil (If you use store bought I would add some fresh pepper like jalapeno or serrano), j toasted sesame oil, 1 teaspoon five spice powder, 2T grated ginger. On normal pressure for 10 minutes. Let the chicken cool then cut, reduce the sauce and add a roux of cornstarch and add chicken. (It won't be near as spicy in the buns.) Thanks to Becca and Curls for telling me what videos to pull up to watch rolling and pleating! (Binging with Babish Bao). The company was so great, I loved doing this. Someone pick up the torch and carry it to the next class!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMango Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 Pics enclosed. Note our mascot at the end. It turns out making Bao is a K9 spectator sport! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmoomau Posted October 20, 2019 Author Share Posted October 20, 2019 A few pics, there are more coming from others. Rolling out the good dough, spicy chicken filling, and steamer- which Dan put in a frying pan- a great technique I had never done, but it was way easier to lift the bins! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lion Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 Looks like it was a great time, sorry to have missed it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weezy Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Looks like fun! Glad it was such a success (but for the one dough recipe) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weezy Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 (edited) I would like to suggest a tamale-making gathering. I've never made them, and I understand the best way is to do a big assembly line with lots of hands on deck to mix, wrap, fill, steam, etc. I'm happy to have everyone at my house to do it. I'm thinking Sunday the 8th or 15th of December for it. Possibly Saturday the 14th. I figure I have space for about 10-12 people. Anyone interested? Edited October 23, 2019 by weezy had a date wrong 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 2 minutes ago, weezy said: I'm thinking Sunday the 9th 8th or 15th of December for it. Possibly Saturday the 14th. I'm interested, but only available Sunday the 8th. That following weekend I'm already fully booked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weezy Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 Thanks for the correction! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmoomau Posted October 28, 2019 Author Share Posted October 28, 2019 I would be available the 14th, the 8th I likely will have company for SCWW, but not sure when they will leave, so I might be able to drop by. 15th, I am volunteering at Mount Vernon for their topiary class at the greeenhouse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weezy Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Giving this a bump, but it seems there isn't a lot of interest right now. Would a weeknight be better, since the holiday weekends are filling up? Or just save it for later in the season, perhaps the weekend before the Superbowl? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ericandblueboy Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 I can do the 8th. So can Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curiouskitkatt Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 On 10/23/2019 at 5:10 PM, weezy said: I would like to suggest a tamale-making gathering. I've never made them, and I understand the best way is to do a big assembly line with lots of hands on deck to mix, wrap, fill, steam, etc. I'm happy to have everyone at my house to do it. I'm thinking Sunday the 8th or 15th of December for it. Possibly Saturday the 14th. I figure I have space for about 10-12 people. Anyone interested? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmoomau Posted November 14, 2019 Author Share Posted November 14, 2019 On 11/10/2019 at 4:40 PM, weezy said: Giving this a bump, but it seems there isn't a lot of interest right now. Would a weeknight be better, since the holiday weekends are filling up? Or just save it for later in the season, perhaps the weekend before the Superbowl? I doubt a weeknight would make it any better to be honest. I have nothing planned the weekend before the superbowl, I could make that. But I really will try to drop by on the 8th if you have it that day. I just watched the Bon Appetite You tube on tamales, and they use a huge amount more fat than I do, and their dough has a slightly different consistency. I have used the recipe on the instant masa bag with very good outcomes, IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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