Are you looking for a unique and fun way to celebrate Father's Day this year? Surprise your Dad with an unforgettable experience in this Father's Day Dumpling Making Class!
In this hands-on San Francisco cooking class, you and your dad will learn the art of making delicious dumplings from scratch. Chef Eddie will guide you through the entire process, from preparing the dough to creating mouth-watering fillings with wagyu beef and organic pork, and teach you the best techniques for folding and cooking your dumplings to perfection.
Not only will you learn new culinary skills, but you'll also create lasting memories and strengthen your bond with your father. What better way to celebrate this special day than by spending quality time together while enjoying the delicious fruits of your labor?
The Basics
When: Father's Day, June 16 at 10:30am PT and goes for 3-3.5 hours
Price: $88 per person, which includes a 2-course meal at the end of the dumpling making experience.
- From scratch means from scratch: No pre-bought or pre-made dumpling skins -- we'll be kneading flour & water, rolling out to 12-15 dumpling skins, stuffing and pleating: By the end of the day, you'll be a pro unleashing the secrets soy sauce that you can combine with everyday, simple ingredients.
Where: Chef Eddie's home kitchen in Hayes Valley, San Francisco
Who: Limited to 6 guests to ensure hands-on and individualized instruction!
More Info: eatingwithedmund.com
The Dumpling Party
The day will start with an overview of Shanghaineese cuisine and flavor profiles, with a brief blind tasting of my favorite soy sauces.
Then onto the main part of the experience: Making your own chili dumpling dish (红油水餃) from scratch. This includes kneading dough, rolling out 10-12 skins, learning the art of pleating dumplings with your own stuffing and sauces. We'll end this delicious cooking class with a tang yuan red bean dessert ... you will be in a food coma at the end of the experience!
You'll also receive a dumplings recipe guide after the experience, where I'll describe how you can extend the techniques we talked about to similar dishes in French and Italian cuisine.
- Organic, fresh produce and pork will be sourced from the local farmer's market.
- This experience can be made with vegetarian stuffing upon request with 48h notice. A tofu-braise subsitute of the pork belly braise is available for vegetarians.
Reviews from past guests may be found here
