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Chinese Bao Buns

Make pillowy steamed buns from scratch and get creative with savory fillings and vegetable pickles.

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Chinese Bao Buns

Chinese Bao Buns

Make pillowy steamed buns from scratch and get creative with savory fillings and vegetable pickles.

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Master the making of baos (Chinese steamed buns), which can be used with various fillings, some already in your repertoire.   

Baos have been enjoyed in Asia for hundreds of years, and their popularity spread to many other countries. These days, baos are popular menu items in diverse restaurants everywhere.  
 
First, learn to prepare bao dough, from mixing and kneading to proofing, to achieve the perfect pillowy texture. Then practice rolling and shaping them, then steaming in a bamboo steamer. While the dough is rising, we’ll make the fillings: five-spice chicken, and a tofu version.  
 
End the bao-making experience by enjoying the tasty filled baos, accompanied with pickles, spicy mayo, and a refreshing drink.
 
On the menu  

  • Bao (steamed buns).
  • Five-spice chicken with sichuan peppercorns.
  • Sichuan-spiced tofu.
  • Vegetable pickles.

Details

  • Menu subject to change.
  • BARN’s kitchen facility regularly uses ingredients on the FDA’s major allergens list. This class uses milk, eggs, wheat, soybeans, and sesame.
  • Do not bring water bottles. Water will be provided.
 

Details

A $20 materials fee, included in the cost of the class, covers everything you'll need. 

Class Policies

  • You must wear closed-toe shoes and tie back long hair.
  • Ages 14 and up are welcome.
Instructor
Theary Tran

Theary spent her childhood years in her native Cambodia, where cooking was integral to the culture. Cooking with local ingredients and trusting her senses, Theary learned to achieve flavor in dishes that looked as good as they tasted. These skills enabled her to feel at home regardless of the cuisine she's exploring. For the past 20 years, Theary has been bringing her love of art and cooking to children and adults, teaching fundamentals as building blocks for creativity. The result is a safe and encouraging environment for students to explore their imaginations. Her goal is for each student to have a positive experience that inspires self-confidence, and the opportunity to connect with their own creativity. Theary is currently a K-6 educator locally and in Sonoma County. In her spare time, she spends time in the water, kayaking, hiking, or biking.

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