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Explore the Flavors of Asia at The Cook Academy
Asian Cooking Class at The Essex Resort and Spa

Embark on a flavorful journey across Asia with our hands-on Asian Cooking Class at The Cook Academy. From the vibrant spices of Indian curries to the fresh flavors of Vietnamese spring rolls to the bold spices of Thai street food to the delicate artistry of Japanese sushi, our expert chefs will guide you through the techniques and traditions that make Asian cuisine both diverse and deeply satisfying—no passport required.

Discover a world of flavor as you learn to prepare authentic dishes from across the continent.

What's included

Discover a world of flavor as you learn to prepare authentic dishes from across the continent. Your menu may include one of the following meals:

**Your Japanese sushi menu may include: **

Steamed edamame

Spicy tuna rolls

Salmon Rolls

Inside out California Rolls

Vegetable hand rolls

Vietnamese Spring Rolls

Working with your chef instructor, prepare the various ingredients that will fill your personalized spring rolls, from steamed shrimp to fried tempeh, shaved carrots to red onions, and everything in between. Guests then assemble their fresh spring rolls with the fillings they like. Guests will also create their own dipping sauces, and experiment with deep frying the fresh spring rolls for a different flavor.

Vegan, Vegetarian, and Gluten-Free Options available.

Explore India

This class offers guests a variety of flavors from India, from North India dal fry, to a Southern Indian dish featuring fried Indian cheese (paneer). Guests will also make naan from scratch.

Vegetarian; Gluten-Free options available.

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$129

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Additional information

Check-in details

Please include any food allergies or dietary restrictions in your booking comments!

What to Expect

• Please plan to be in class 5 minutes before class begins so that we may take roll call.
  If you have not yet paid for your class, please stop by the front desk on the way down to the kitchen.

FOR HANDS ON CLASSES---

• ATTIRE:The Essex recommends that students wear closed-toe shoes to class and to dress appropriately for a cooking environment and have long hair tied back. Shorts, skirts, open-toed shoes, and flip flops are not allowed to be worn during any classes. The Essex will provide an apron to protect most clothing but, being a professional kitchen environment, spills do unfortunately happen.
• KITCHEN SAFETY: Participants assume and accept that they will be participating in cooking activities where there is a natural element of risk of injury with kitchen appliances, equipment, knives, allergic reactions, and other participants in the class. When you reserve your cooking class you acknowledge this level of risk to yourself while participating in the activities at The Essex.

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CANCELLATIONS:

The Essex reserves the right to limit class sizes, revise any or all menus, substitute food items, cancel a class, change class time or location, and/or substitute instructors. If a class is cancelled, The Essex will contact the guests registered and arrange a credit or a refund. In case of inclement weather it is the responsibility of the guest to call for information regarding outdoor classes. Full refunds will be granted if cancellation is received 3 days or more prior to the cooking class or event. Exceptions may be made in cases of illness or flight delays. All cancellations must be made by phone: 802-878-1100. We will not accept email cancellation.

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