Pho Making Workshop

Learn hands on how to make Umami Style Dumplings. We show you the basic from choosing the correct meat, technique and the best dipping sauces. This is a 60 minute class. The class is per person. Please book enough spots for you and your party.

Pho, a Vietnamese culinary masterpiece, is a fragrant and soul-warming noodle soup that has become an iconic symbol of Vietnamese cuisine. Its roots can be traced back to the early 20th century in Northern Vietnam, primarily in Hanoi, although its popularity has spread throughout the country and the world.

The history of pho is intertwined with the influences of French and Chinese culinary traditions. The dish is believed to have evolved from a Chinese noodle soup, adapting and evolving over time to suit Vietnamese tastes. The French colonization of Vietnam in the late 19th and early 20th centuries also played a role in shaping pho, as aspects of French culinary techniques, such as the use of bone marrow for broth, were incorporated into the recipe.

Pho typically consists of a clear and aromatic broth, simmered for hours to extract the rich flavors from beef or chicken bones. The broth is then seasoned with a blend of traditional Vietnamese spices, including star anise, cloves, cinnamon, and cardamom, creating a savoury and fragrant elixir.

Thin rice noodles are added to the steaming broth, and the soup is traditionally garnished with thinly sliced beef or chicken, fresh herbs like basil and cilantro, bean sprouts, lime wedges, and chili for those who prefer a spicy kick. The customization options allow each diner to tailor their bowl of pho to their liking.

Over the years, pho has transcended its cultural origins and has gained global popularity, becoming a beloved comfort food enjoyed by people of diverse backgrounds. Whether sipped at a street-side vendor in Hanoi or savorued in a bustling metropolis abroad, pho continues to be a symbol of Vietnamese culinary ingenuity and a testament to the delicious harmony of flavors in Southeast Asian cuisine.

Learn hands on with Patricia, of Vietnamese descent the authentic Pho making process.

Please choose the date and time. 

All food allergies must be disclosed prior to class.

More than welcome to provide you with an apron, or you could bring your own!

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• All cooking classes are non-refundable and must be paid for when booked.
• GST will be applied to all cooking class fees.
  
• No refunds or rescheduling will be allowed, however we welcome you to send someone in your place.
  
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