Blue Elephant Daily Class with Morning Market tour

Cosa aspettarsi

The Cooking School is designed for anyone with a passion for Thai cooking. It orients participants in the Blue Elephant culinary philosophy. This gives them a context to understand, appreciate and create dishes that comprise our authentic Thai cuisine menu. Children are allow to take the course and share the cooking station with their parent.

Classes are conducted in a warm, open and interactive atmosphere, where we encourage students to participate and ask questions. There is special emphasis on familiarizing students with local ingredients, theory sessions and practical cooking sessions. Our kitchens are fully equipped and are among the most modern you can find anywhere in the world.

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Monday:

• Tod Man Plaa (Crispy Thai Fish Cake)
• Tom Yam Koong (Hot and Sour Soup with Prawns)
• Paneang Nua (Red Curry with Beef)
• Phad Thai (Stir Fried Rice Noodle with Prawns)

*Extra lesson for Afternoon Course: Woon Krati Mapraow Oon (Jasmine Coconut Jelly)

Tuesday:

• Thoong Thong Kiew Waan (Golden Bags Stuffed with Green Curry)
• Kaeng Keaw Waan Kai (Green Curry with Chicken)
• Preaw Waan Plaa (Sweet and Sour Fish)
• Yam Ma-Muang Koong Sod (Spicy Green Mango Salad)

*Extra lesson for Afternoon Course: Kluy Buad Chee (Banana Milk in Coconut Syrup)

Wednesday:

• Por Pia Kularb (Crispy Rose Spring Rolls)
• Koong Nam Chantr (Coconut Milk Soup with Prawns
• Keang Phed Ped Yang (Roated Duck Curry)
• Klua Kling Kai (Spicy Stir Fried Chicken with Southern Curry Paste)

*Extra lesson for Afternoon Course: Kanom Sod Sai (Sticky Rice Flour with Coconut Filling)

Thursday:

• Yam Ok Ped Lynchee (Duck Breast Salad with Lychee)
• Tom Kha Kai Hed Fang (Coconut Milk Soup with Chicken and Mushroom)
• Koong Phad Prik Khing (Stir Fried Prawn with Chili Paste)
• Plaa Phaow Samoon Prai (Grilled Fish with Hebs)

*Extra lesson for Afternoon Course: Khao Niew Mamuang (Mango Sticky Rice)

Friday:

• Satay Kai (Chicken Satay)
• Yum Som O (Pomelo Salad)
• Koong Phad Pong Karee (Stir Fried Prawns with Yellow Curry)
• Plaa Neung Manao (Steamed Fish with Lime and Chili)

*Extra lesson for Afternoon Course: Mor Keang Tua Thong (Jasmine Cake)

Saturday:

• Keang Jead Luk Ngo (Clear Soup with Rambutan)
• Sam Liem Thong Khum (Crispy Triangle Golden Samosa)
• Keang Karee Nua (Yellow Curry with Beef)
• Koong Phad Naam Ma-Kham (Stir Fried Prawns with Tamarind Sauce)

*Extra lesson for Afternoon Course: Ba Bin Mapraow Oon (Thai Coconut Macaroon)

Sunday:

• Ngob Plaa (Grilled Fish Souffle Leaf)
• Soup Nua Samoonprai (Spricy Beef Soup with Herbs)
• Ped Nam Makham (Duck Breast with Tamarind Sauce)
• Sen Chan Kee Mao Kai (Stir Fried Noodles with Chicken and Holy Basil)

*Afternoon Closed

Notes:

• Please note that this schedue can be changed according to the availability of ingredients or due to unforeseen circumstances.
• Preferably please make your reservation at least one (1) day in advance.

Programma

Morning Session (Trip to Market)

• 09.30 am: Arrival and refreshing health drinks or tea and coffee at the Blue Elephant Bar of the Governor’s Mansion Phuket Town. Departure for the local morning market. Our chef will guide you while you discover the diverse Thai fruits and vegetables and he or she will explain the use of the multicolored spices!
• 10:20 am: Time to return to the Cooking School.
• 10:30 am: Arrival at the Cooking School where a fresh Thai herbal drink and a cool towel are waiting for you. The chef will discuss the 4 course meal you will prepare. Let’s move to the theory class!
• 10:30 am: Now the chef will demonstrate and explain step by step the very Thai dishes you will prepare! Each student will receive a booklet with the recipes of the day and a Blue Elephant apron.
• 11:30 am: Time to put your hands on the cooking utensils at the Practice Room. Each student has his own space and wok. Assisted by our instructors you will learn and experience the culinary techniques of Thai cuisine. Four dishes are waiting to be prepared by you, often comprising a starter, a soup, a main dish and an accompany dish.
• 12:30 am: The course comes to an end. It is time for the remittance of the Certificate and of the Souvenir.
• 1:15 pm: Lunch. Now you can taste and enjoy your own preparation in a convivial Thai setting at the Blue Elephant Restaurant.