Around the World Series : Korean Street Food - Hands On

Description

A Korean street food cooking class is an exciting culinary experience where you’ll learn how to prepare some of the most beloved dishes from Korea’s vibrant street food scene. Here’s what you can expect in a typical class:

Class Overview:

• Introduction to Korean Street Food Culture: The class begins with an overview of the diverse street food culture in Korea, including how it has evolved and the significance of certain dishes in Korean society.
• Hands-on Cooking Session: You'll dive right into cooking popular street foods like Tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes), Hotteok (sweet pancakes), Bulgogi (grilled marinated beef), Kimchi (fermented vegetables), Gimbap (Korean sushi rolls), and Bungeoppang (fish-shaped pastry filled with red bean paste).
• Cooking Techniques: Learn traditional Korean cooking techniques, such as stir-frying, deep frying, and grilling, and how to balance bold Korean flavors like sweet, salty, sour, and spicy.
• Ingredient Familiarity: You’ll be introduced to key Korean ingredients like gochujang (fermented chili paste), sesame oil, soy sauce, and kimchi, and how to use them to create authentic flavors.
• Interactive Experience: The class is interactive, allowing you to ask questions, make adjustments to recipes, and engage with fellow participants as you prepare your dishes.
• Tasting and Enjoying: Once the cooking is done, you’ll have the chance to taste your creations, share them with the group, and discover how street food brings people together in Korean culture.

This cooking class is ideal for food lovers, people curious about Korean culture, and anyone looking to bring some delicious new flavors to their home kitchen!

Experience Options 

• Premium Experience: Arrive up to 30 minutes before the start of class and enjoy a seasonal appetizer as well as your choice of one complimentary glass of beer, wine, seltzer, soft drink or themed cocktail/mocktail. (additional drinks available for purchase) Also, spend a few private minutes with our chef instructor!
• General Admission: Arrive up to 30 minutes before class to meet and mingle with other class participants. Drinks available for purchase - Themed cocktail/mocktail, beer, wine, seltzer, soft drinks, and bottled water.
• Allergies: We will attempt to accommodate any true medical allergy with advance notice. Please indicate allergies when completing ticket purchase.
• Menus subject to change based on product availability.

Date & Time

Fri, May 23, 2025 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Venue Details

La Bonne Vie

1060 Chinoe Road
Lexington, Kentucky 40502

La Bonne Vie Personal Chef + Catering