Chiang Mai Small-Group Thai and Akha Cooking Class

Whether you’ve selected the morning or afternoon session, your class begins with pickup from your central Chiang Mai hotel. Morning classes include a visit to a local Chiang Mai market to shop for fresh ingredients for your session, as well as absorbing local color and life. Once you arrive at the central location, you’ll begin to prepare a variety of dishes, working in a small group with the help of your Akha instructor. Not only will you get a glimpse into Akha culture and food, you’ll also learn about some of the Akha’s unique ingredients as well. During your session you will prepare two appetizers, a soup, a curry paste and curry, and two desserts, as well as several special Akha-style dishes, such as Akha salad, Akha soup, and *sapi thuong* (tomato dipping sauce). You’ll finish the day by enjoying your home-cooked meal featuring all your recent creations. Coffee is included, with alcoholic drinks available to purchase should you wish. Before you leave, your host will provide a special souvenir cookbook you can use to recreate the dishes when you return home. Finish the day with a ride back to your central Chiang Mai hotel.