Cooking classes in Hua Hin (Learn to cook Thai food)

Thai cooking classes.

Discover the secrets of Thai cuisine. Most visitors to Thailand will be impressed with the cuisine. The range of herbs and spices used is staggering and the riot of flavors produced is famous throughout the world now. Learn how to blend spices, identify herbs and produce an exquisite Thai meal from the experts. Once you find a good supply of fresh herbs and spices, the cooking itself is not really that difficult.

There are some good cooking schools in Hua Hin. Some courses emphasize hands-on practice while others are "watch and eat" sessions. They will teach basic skills that will enable you to make your favorite dishes at home.

Usually the schools will let you choose the recipes, but a number have very specific curricula based on menus served at their restaurants. Most courses will introduce you to traditional ways to mix spices, using the pestle and mortar and coconut grinder. It might be hard work, but you'll get to experience the way the vast majority of Thais still prepare their everyday meals. Some offer Schools in the provinces usually offer classes on regional specialties as well as national favorites, and there is no reason to limit yourself to just tom yam kung and phad Thai.

A trip to the traditional open-air market is part of the total learning experience so they learn how the fresh ingredients are selected. Discussions also offer insight into fascinating Thai culinary traditions.

Regardless of their prior culinary experience, participants learn new skills such as how to blend fresh herbs and spices using traditional utensils such as the mortar, pestle and the coconut grinder. They find out about the great variety of Thai vegetables, herbs and fruits.

All the good hotels in Hua Hin with a Thai restaurant can probably arrange a class for you.
Cooking schools run by major hotels are on average more expensive, but meals are generally included. Some schools even offer sessions on how to select menu and order at restaurants.

More information on Thai fruits, herbs and spices can be found here:

www.expathuahin.com/cuisine-huahin.php