Traditional Thai Cooking with Pranee Halvorsen
Thai Herbs, ingredients for Thai curry paste
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Public class schedule and private cooking class
I Love Thai Cooking
Asian Market Tour & Cooking Class & Dinner, $145
Saturday June 24th, 2017, 9::30 am – 3:30 pm (Map)
Explore an Asian Market and learn how to stock up on Thai and Vietnamese staple ingredients. Discover authentic fresh herbs, vegetables and cooking utensils that are essential to Asian cooking. We will meet at the Viet Wah Supermarket in the International District, then learn to cook Thai traditional cuisine with Pranee at Pranee’s Thai Kitchen.
Menu: Yam Neua (Beef Mint Salad with Toasted Rice Powder), Tom Yung Goong (Sweet and Sour Prawns with Lemongrass and Kaffir Lime Leaf), Phad Kee Meo (Stirfried Fresh Rice Noodles with Spicy Sauce and Thai Basil), Gaeng Kew Wan Gai (Green Chicken Curry with Thai Eggplant and Basil Leaf), Pak Bung Fai Dang (Flambeed Stirfried Swamp Morning Glory), Kao Horm (Steamed Jasmine Rice), and Kluey Bud Chee (Fragrant Banana in Coconut Milk). * we accomodate gluten-free and vegetarian option.
Thai Wok Cooking & Dinner, $115
Thursday, July 13th, 2017, 6pm – 9pm
The class is all about learning how to cook everyday Thai home cooking recipes, including various stir-fry techniques and how to create a flavorful sauce for each stir-fry. We will also go over how to purchase the right wok as well as how to season and care for a wok. Then we will learn to stir-fry favorite Thai dishes that will be soon be part of your cooking repertoire, allowing you to create quick, easy and healthy stir-fry meals for yourself as well as your friends and family. At the end of the class, you will enjoy the meals you have created.
Menu: Phad Kraprow Goong (Stir-fried Prawn with Thai Basil and Garlic), Gai Phad Med Mamueng (Stir-fried Chicken and Cashew Nuts), Phad Takrai Moo (Lemongrass Pork), Pla Piew Wan (Wok Fried White Fish with Vegetables and Sweet and Sour Sauce), Phad Neua Nam Man Hoy (Stir-fried Beef with Oyster Sauce), Phad Kee Meo (Stir-Fry Fresh Rice Noodles wit Spicy Sauce) and complimentary dessert. * we accomodate gluten-free and vegetarian option.
A Taste of Thailand, $95
Thursday, July 27th, 2017 6-9 pm
It’s never been so easy to prepare Thai dishes in your own kitchen with an abundance of Thai ingredients within easy reach. Pranee will teach you all the essentials and techniques of Thai cooking. After seeing all the steps and ingredients demystified, and understanding the balance of sweet, sour, salty and spicy, you will be able to prepare a Thai meal for family and friends with ease. Sit down dinner after the class.
Menu: Yam Neua (Beef Mint Salad with Toasted Rice Powder), Tom Kha Gai (Chicken Galangal Soup with Lemongrass and Kaffir Lime), Phad Thai (Phad Thai Noodles Stirfry with Prawns), and Kaoneow Mamuang (sticky rice and mango). * we accomodate gluten-free and vegetarian option.
Hand-On Class size: Maximum: 8
PCC Cooks
http://www.pccnaturalmarkets.com/pcccooks/classes/detail.php?id=2190
Thai Home Cooking
Members $50, Non-member $55
Register begin March 1st, 2017
Wouldn’t it be great to make your favorite Thai dishes at home whenever you felt like it? Pranee will show you how to do just that! She’ll begin by serving up the classic comfort soup Tom Kha Gai (Chicken in Ginger and Coconut-Lime Broth with Lemongrass and Lime Leaves); followed by everyone’s favorite noodle dish, Phad Thai Goong (Phad Thai with Prawns, Tofu and Peanuts with Pranee’s Phad Thai Sauce). Then, sample Phad Phed Pla (Pan-seared Fish Stir-fried with Red Curry, Green Peppercorns, Ginger and Crispy Thai Basil); and Sticky Rice with Coconut Milk and Mango. With poultry, seafood, dairy and eggs.
Thursday, June 1 6:30 to 9 p.m. Greenlake Village (waiting list)
Tuessday, June 6 6:30 to 9 p.m. Bothell (waiting list)
Summertime Thai
Members $50, Non-member $55
Register begin June 1st, 2017
Pranee’s summery menu will take you beyond your go-to restaurant favorites with new Thai dishes to make again and again – at home! She’ll break down avors and techniques as she demos Saku Sai Tua (Tapioca Dumplings with Savory Peanut Filling, served with Lettuce, Cilantro and Fried Garlic); Yum Makrua Yao (Grilled Eggplant Salad with Lime Dressing, topped with Grilled Shiitake Mushrooms, Shallots, Nuts and Cilantro); Kao Soi (Northern Thai Egg Noodles served with Delectable Curry, Pickled Cucumber and Crispy Noodles); and Khanom Krok (Thai Coconut Pudding Pancakes). Vegetarian with optional eggs; no dairy.
Monday, July 10 6:30 to 9 p.m. Edmonds
Tuesday, July 25 6:30 to 9 p.m. Columbia City
Thursday, August 3 6:30 to 9 p.m. Issaquah
Friday, August 4 6:30 to 9 p.m. Greenlake Village
Friday, August 11 6:30 to 9 p.m. Redmonds
Friday, September 8 6:30 to 9 p.m. Bothell
Bayview School of Cooking
Olympia
Pranee’s Seattle Market Tour!, $95
Monday, April 24th, 8:30 am – 4 pm
http://www.bayviewschoolofcooking.com/Aug2017.html#1
The adventure begins when you arrive at Bayview Thriftway and enjoy a Dancing Goat beverage as you head on up to Seattle in a comfortable van. We’ll meet up with BSC Thai instructor Pranee in the International District and with her as your guide, you’ll see exotic fruits and vegetables, discover unusual seafood, check out staple items for a well-stocked Asian pantry and learn how to select the freshest produce. Lunch at The Tamarind Tree is an extra special treat when Pranee selects the menu items! Meet at Dancing Goats Espresso inside Bayview Thriftway at 8:30 am. We will leave promptly at 8:45 am. Day Package Includes: Morning Travel Beverage, Round Trip Transportation from Bayview Thriftway
Visit Viet Wah Asian Market and Uwajimaya Market, Short Walking Tour with tea tasting and other tastes! Lunch at The Tamarind Tree
Thai Grilling on the Deck, $60
Tuesday, August 1st, 6:00-8:30 pm
It’s summertime and that means grilling with Pranee out on the Bayview deck, overlooking Budd Bay! Her exciting menu includes Goong Yang Som Tum, grilled shrimp with Thai green papaya salad with lime-peanut dressing, Mu Ping Sen Lek, grilled pork on skewers served with rice vermicelli and Asian herbs with lime-sweet chili dressing, Sai Oua, Chiang Mai sausage with lemongrass, Kaffir lime leaf and galangal, Neau Yang, grilled tri-tip beef served with lime-mint dipping sauce and sticky rice, and for dessert, Grilled Casava with Coconut Rum Sauce. This is an evening when fantastic food and
iLoveThaiCooking & Pranee's Thai Kitchen
November 17, 2008
I have always loved Thai cuisine, but thinking about making it intimidated me – that is until I took Pranee’s class. She opened my eyes to another culinary world where peppers reign supreme. Pranee’s willingness to share her vast knowledge (and enthusiasm) of Thai cooking was much appreciated. I urge anyone who loves Thai food to participate in one of her classes. It is worth every dollar spent.
Testimonial by abridgetochina
My dinner group on the Eastside of Lake Washington just attended a party catered by Pranee and Naomi.
They did a fabuolous job with all of the courses, teaching us to stir fry the Phad Thai and learn to make colorful Thai garnishes for the courses.She is organized, fun-loving and an awesome cook!I have attended Thai and Viet Namese classes in the past and definitely motivated to take more in the future!
Pranee-
Thank you so much for such an informative, action packed and fun filled class! I learned so much!!! It was great to have someone tell me what all of those things were at the market. I often look at them and wonder what they are and what to do with them and now I know.
Last night I made the mint salad and it was a huge hit for my whole family. Tonight I made the green curry and the stir-fried wide noodles. Success again! Although i put a little too much red pepper powder in the noodles for the kids. I even tried the sticky rice/coconut milk dessert on the website. It was as good as the restaurant!
I really appreciate your enthusiasm, knowledge and delight in sharing. I plan to take another class soon!
Cheers,
Laurie R.
Testimonial by Laurie R. Student from A full day of Market Tour & Thai Cooking Class.
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November 17, 2008I have always loved Thai cuisine, but thinking about making it intimidated me – that is until I took Pranee’s class. She opened my eyes to another culinary world where peppers reign supreme. Pranee’s willingness to share her vast knowledge (and enthusiasm) of Thai cooking was much appreciated. I urge anyone who loves Thai food to participate in one of her classes. It is worth every dollar spent.
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Hi Pranee,
I just want to thank you, and Naomi, so much for making Suz’s birthday so special. It was well worth the wait. We had such a great time. The food was amazing! You made the teaching very understandable and we will try some of these dishes very soon. Our guests all enjoyed themselves immensely and I can’t thank you enough for making the evening so perfect. You were amazingly organized and it just flowed so well. ~Ian
Pranee…Herb and I had such a fun time shopping for, prepping and eating all that delicious food on Saturday. Thank you again for such a comprehensive and excellent introduction to Thai cooking.
Special thanks to Carol for her help as Chef’s assistant.
We are looking forward to more Thai food adventures with you!!
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