Thai Takeout for Lunch

Thai cuisine is special in its ability to balance sweet, sour, bitter, salty and spicy flavors through specific ratios of bright herbs, earthy fish sauce, pungent peppers and sweet coconut milk. Food Writer and Chef Instructor Shawnie Kelley discusses Thai flavor profiles, culinary traditions and where to find specialty ingredients in Columbus. This healthy and generally gluten-free food is epitomized in the three popular dishes you will learn to make. Classic Pad Thai comes together in a fast and furious way in the wok as you build flavor with aromatics, rice noodles and bean sprouts. The green curry chicken is like red curry’s mellow cousin, steeped with a hint of heat and sweet, then served over Jasmine rice. Lastly, a quick stir-fry of Thai basil vegetables makes for an easy side dish to any entrée or stands alone as a healthy, vibrant vegetarian meal. All woks of life are welcome in our cooking classes!

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