Vacation in Vietnam

Take your taste buds on a journey without leaving Virginia! In this vibrant hands-on class, you'll learn to prepare three classic Vietnamese dishes that highlight tropical flavors, savory surprises, and street-food finesse:

🥣 Banh Chuoi (Vietnamese Banana Cake) – A caramelized banana custard cake that’s both comforting and exotic.

🥞 Banh Xeo & Dipping Sauce – Crispy Vietnamese turmeric crepes filled with shrimp, pork, or tofu, bean sprouts, and herbs. Paired with a savory-sweet dipping sauce.

🥬 Summer Rolls with Peanut Sauce – Fresh and flavorful rice paper rolls stuffed with crunchy vegetables and served with a creamy homemade peanut sauce.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

• How to work with rice flour, coconut cream, and starches for authentic textures

• The technique behind making Banh Xeo crispy and foldable

• Rolling rice paper without tearing

• Creating a balanced Vietnamese-style dipping sauce

• Elevating humble bananas into a rich dessert centerpiece

👩🍳 What to Bring

• Apron

• Containers to take home your creations

Wine by the bottle is available for purchase on-site.

⚠️ Allergen Alert

This class includes ingredients that contain:

• Peanuts (peanut butter in dipping sauce)

• Soy (soy sauce and optional tofu)

• Eggs & Dairy (butter, condensed milk in banana cake)

• Shellfish (optional shrimp filling)

• Wheat/Gluten (brioche in Banh Chuoi – gluten-free options can be discussed in advance)

If you have specific dietary needs, please contact us before registering so we can accommodate or advise accordingly.