So you want to learn how to cook Thai food.

**dirtydog** · 15-07-2005, 06:44 PM

Yep the definitive guide on places that teach you how to cook Thai food.

Ok first up is some place in Chang Mai that wants to teach you how to cook Thai food. here's their blurb.

Baan Thai Cooking School: Thai Cooking Course in a Northern Thai Home-Style Setting
Baan Thai offers its customers the opportunity to learn how to cook real Thai food in a traditional Thai setting, with skilled and friendly teachers who can impart the secrets of Thai cooking to you in a fun atmosphere. Baan Thai offers four separate courses, including evening classes; so whether you are an expert or an amateur, Baan Thai has a course that can accommodate your needs.
Baan Thai Cooking School is located in the heart of Chiang Mai, just a few blocks from Thapae Gate (see map.) In Thai, Baan Thai means Thai Home. We view Baan Thai as more than just a school, but rather as an extension of our home, and an opportunity to share Thai cooking and culture with you. [more..]

actually it aint too bad, 800baht for a days course, and you probably get to eat the food, although if you cook like me it maybe worth paying more so you dont have to eat it.

The Intensive Cooking Courses
Because of many requests from our clients to teach newer menus, BaanThai decided to open the new cooking courses "The Intensive Cooking Courses". There are 5 Courses on each day Monday to Friday and each course are runs separately. The programs are chosen by Thai food lovers from the various menus of Thai foods and are adapted to be easy to learn and to remember. The 6-7 menus per day include around 2 to 4 sub-menus, so actually you will learn for more than 6 menus in one day. The courses are not just for the experienced Thai cooking but also for the amature who has never taken any Thai cooking course.
The courses will follow every step of Thai cooking from making curry paste, making coconut milk, preparing dipping sauce, preparing meat, fish, etc. You will need to do all the steps by yourself. The Intensive Courses are taught by the experienced chefs of BaanThai. They can share many secrets of Thai cooking with you. We will have plenty of time to share our experience with you so there are between 2 to 6 people in one class. There is a certificate for everyone who completes one of these courses. We can provide assistance to you long after you have returned home. Come to learn more and try, you will love cooking Thai food than you can imagine.

That's their serious course.

They can be found here.

**dirtydog** · 15-07-2005, 06:56 PM

Here's one in BKK

There are various types of cultural activities once you are in foreign country, and especially if you are in Thailand. Thai cuisine is one of the country's cultural heritages which has been passing on through generations. It is also renowed internationally to be one of the best cuisines in the world. The famous "Tom Yam Goong" is a good example; it is now an international favorite!
Fascinated foreigners who fell in love after the first bite may determine to get to know, learn and experience one self as much about Thai food, its secrets and the cooking style as possible. Unfortunately, most would not find a qualified and worth paying Thai Cooking School, say in Bangkok itself.

There's also a question like what else can be done during your stay in Bangkok beside sightseeing or shopping. Learning Thai cooking would be an excellent choice for visitors who want to experience something different or who are just curious with no pretension about being able to cook well or in some case, at all. Furthermore there is no better way to learn Thai cooking once you are in Thailand and taking a Thai cooking class, taught by qualified Thai personnel. Thinking of taking a class on the last day, Baipai Thai Cooking School can eventually wrap up your journey to Thailand wonderfully!

This is when Baipai Thai Cooking School has established and prides itself on presenting the authenticity, the art of Thai cooking and Thai culture onto a plate. Only for half a day in the morning, participants will get to learn and enjoy the cooking lessons with genuine and traditional Thai recipes which are properly and accurately transferred together with secrets, tips and tricks.

Price per course at 1,400 Baht/person including recipe book and your own cooked lunch. We will also provide free transfers from & to hotels in centre Bangkok

That don't sound so bad

**dirtydog** · 15-07-2005, 08:20 PM

Another Chang Mai cookery learning place

PRICES are as follows:

1 day : 990B 2 days : 1,900B 3 days : 2,800B

4 days : 3,700B 5 days : 4,600B

We accept VISA, MasterCard and American Express.

The price includes food, recipes, transport and drinks.

bet that dont include beer and that though.

Morning activity:

Introduction to Thai ingredients: Sompon will display a tray of ingredients and will go through each one and explain how to prepare it, how to store it and what can be used as a substitute. Most of this information is already in your cook book, but any extra questions you have we will be happy to answer.

Morning dishes:

Thai Hot And Sour Prawn Soup (Tom Yam Goong)

Green Curry With Chicken (Gaeng Kheo Wan Gai)

Thai Style Fish Cakes (Tord Man Plaa)

Thai Fried Noodles (Phad Thai)

Morning activity:
Making Curry Pastes: You will make your own curry pastes by using a pestle and mortar. The ingredients will need to be prepared first and then ground to a paste. Sompon will be on hand to help everybody.

Morning Dishes:

Panaeng Curry With Pork (Gaeng Panaeng Muu)

Chiang Mai Curry With Chicken (Gaeng Hanglay Gai)

Fried Fish With Chilli And Basil (Pla Nin Laad Prik Bai Horapa)

Sweet And Sour Vegetables (Phad Prio Wan Phak)

**dirtydog** · 15-07-2005, 08:29 PM

Learn to cook in Koh Samui

Samui Institute of Thai Culinary Arts is much more than a Thai cooking school. We are Southern Thailand's center for Thai food lovers and all those with an interest in food from Thailand.

Looking for an easy Thai food recipe such as Pad Thai or Chicken Green Curry? Or perhaps a picture of Thai food? You'll find these and dozens more in the Thai cookbooks sold in our mail order section, along with Thai food ingredients in every category, including the entire range of Thai curry pastes.

Aspiring chefs have come to the right place. Our professional training programs will prepare you for a career in the Thai food industry in ways that no Thai cooking school outside of the Kingdom can.

The food of Thailand has exploded in popularity worldwide. Those who have taken our Thai cooking class learn to their delight, that there is a range of Thai cooking ingredients they never tasted in their favorite Thai restaurant at home..

While a visit to Ko Samui may seem like paradise, SITCA's curriculum is down-to-earth, comprehensive and above all enjoyable. Our chefs are Thai experts with years of experience cooking Thai, and a love of their art. Whether avid home cook or aspiring professional, you will learn all the skills you need to cook one of Asia's most varied and fascinating cuisines.

If your interest is simply in learning more about what goes into Thai food dishes in order to enhance your knowledge and enjoyment when dining out, don't hesitate to join us. Whatever your aspirations, whatever your level, because our classes are kept small, your individual needs will be addressed with as much attention as you require.

Thai food lovers enjoy a special bonus. We purchase all our produce, fish, and meat daily from the local market, so you will not be not only preparing, but also enjoying some of the best cuisine that Southern Thailand has to offer.

Featured on BBC World TV's Holiday program and recommended in the Lonely Planet, Rough Guide and Frommer's guides to Thailand, our Thai cooking classes are taught in our 90 sq. meter modern air-conditioned facility. Everyone is equipped with an apron, their own burner at the stove, and everything needed for a complete hands-on experience. You also receive a cook booklet which is yours to make notes in and keep. For those ingredients which may not be available where you live, suitable substitutes are suggested. When the meal is ready we eat together Thai style in the elegant setting of our dining room, and every student can invite a friend to join them at no charge.

SITCA's menus change every day of the week, and most recipes can be adapted for vegetarians Lunchtime Thai Cooking Class / Time: 11:30 am / Cost: 1,200 baht per person.

Designed for beginning Thai cooks or those traveling on a budget, 3 dishes are taught in this 1 1/2 hour class.

Dinnertime Thai Cooking Class / Time: 4:00 pm / Cost: 1,600 baht per person

This 2 hour class starts with the preparation of one of our famous home made Thai curry pastes, and is followed by instruction in how to prepare 3 more dishes. There is a different paste and Thai curry dish for each of our 6 (Monday-Saturday) menus. Take this class and enjoy some of the most sumptuous Thai food you will have in Thailand.

Students who participate in 3 or more of our evening classes receive a certificate of achievement.

fok that one is expensive

**dirtydog** · 15-07-2005, 08:35 PM

another cooking course in Chang Mai

Gap's Thai Culinary Art aims to impart knowledge of authentic Thai food with the original taste, especially for foreign tourists. Classes are held in English. Our special courses teach you how to cook the best selection of the 5 most delicious Thai dishes (good set for dinner menu) during the morning session. The after noon session, teaches you how to carve and garnish, make desert, appetizer and a la carte. Please see the illustrations of the dishes and the lesson plans for more information. We have a "Frequently Asked Question (FAQ)" page to help answer your questions.

All students will receive a color recipes book that is easy to follow. Classes begin by demonstration, and explanation of how to cook by our teacher. and all students learn by doing not watching. All students have their own stove, utensils, etc. The dining tables are well set up for all students, where they can sit and enjoy all their lunch.

can I get a teaching job with this?

Morning Session:
Introduction to Thai vegetables, herb, spices and ingredients by tour to a local market.

Making Green Curry Paste
Cook your own Jasmine rice
Green Curry Chicken
Stir fried Chicken with Cashew nut
Fish Soufflé (steamed curry fish in banana leaf cup)
Thai style Fish cake
Spicy & Sour Lemongrass Soup with shrimp
Break for lunch
Afternoon Session:

Learn how to garnish and carve carrot, onion and tomato
Thai spring roll
Fried noodle Thai style
Steamed whole Pumpkin with coconut custard (sweet)
Note: All vegetables, meat, and ingredients have been chopped up,well prepared and are ready for cooking. You learn how to cook and balance your own favor according to authentic Thai taste.

**dirtydog** · 15-07-2005, 08:38 PM

Some more recipes

Appetizers
Tasty Leaf-wrapped Tidbits (Miang Kam)

Soups
Hot and Sour Prawn Soup (Dtom yum Gkoong)
Coconut Seafood Soup (Dtom Kah Taleh)
Stuffed Squid Soup with Napa Cabbage or Squash (Gkaeng Cheud Bplah Meuk Yad Sai)

Salads
Green Papaya Salad (Som Dtam)
Spicy Mesquite-Grilled Eggplant Salad (Yum Makeua Yao)
Northeastern-Style Spicy Minced Chicken Salad with Mint and Toasted Rice (Lahb Gkai)
Hot-and-Sour Shrimp Salad with Roasted Chilli Sauce, Lemon Grass and Mint (Plah Neung)

Curries
Roast Duck and "Pumpkin" Curry (Gkaeng Ped Bped)
Easy Green Curry with Pork (Gkaeng Kiow Wahn Moo)
Green Curry with Fish/Shrimp Dumplings (Gkaeng Kiow Wahn Loogchin Bplah/Gkoong)
Chicken and Roasted Eggplant in Red Curry Sauce (Gkaeng Ped Gkai)

Main Courses
Muslim Yellow Rice with Chicken and Roasted Spices (Kao Moek Gkai)
Pan-fried Muslim Bread with Curry Filling (Roti Mataba)
Salted Black Olive Fried Rice (Kao Pad Nahm Liap)
Spicy Basil Chicken (Pad Gkaprow Gai)
Spicy Chicken and Basil Fried Rice (Kao Pad Gkai Gkaprow)

Seafood Dishes
Catfish Rounds Simmered in Turmeric-Flavored Coconut Sauce (Dtom Kem Gkati Bplah Doog)
Clams Stir-fried with Roasted Chilli Sauce and Basil (Hoi Pad Nahm Prik Pow)
Mom's Good & Easy Steamed Fish (Bplah Neung)
Squid Sauted with Garlic and Lime (Bplah Meuk Gkratiem Manao)

Vegetable Dishes
Bitter Melon and Egg (Mara Pad Kai).
Pan-Fried Mackerel and Assorted Vegetables with Hot-and-Pungent Fermented Shrimp Dipping Sauce (Nahm Prik Bplah Too)
Stir-fried Asparagus, Oyster Mushrooms and Shrimp in Garlic Sauce (Naw-mai Farang Pad Nahm Man Hoi)
Stir-fried Pea Sprouts with Garlic

Noodle Dishes
Stewed Beef Noodle Soup (Gkuay Dtiow Neau Nahm Khon)
Stir-Fried Wide Fresh Rice Noodles With Broccoli And Black Soy (Gkuay Dtiow Pad Seeyew)
Thai-style Stir Fried Noodles (Pad Thai)

Desserts
Black Sticky Rice Pudding (Kao Niow Dahm)
Coconut Egg Custard (Sangkaya)
Coconut-Flavored Sticky Rice with Mangoes (Kao Niow Ma-muang)
Grilled Coconut-Rice Hotcakes (Kanom Krok).
Grilled Coconut Cakes (Kanom Paeng Jee)
Pan-fried Muslim Bread with Sweet Filling (Roti)

Beverages
Thai Iced Tea

Rice
Steamed White Sticky Rice (Kao Niow Neung

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Bonus Recipes
The following recipes are found in various articles on the features page.

Recipes Utilizing the Stacked Steamer
Perfect Jasmine Rice
Steamed Chicken with Ginger-Garlic Oil
Steamed Eggplant with Sesame-Soy Sauce

Sauces with Fish Sauce
Vietnamese-Style Spicy Fish Sauce
Thai-Style Hot-and-Sour Dressing for Seafood Salads
Chile-lime Fish Sauce

Taro Recipes
Stewed Taro with Green Onions
Taro Cubes in Coconut Milk

"Breakfast" Recipes
Congee (Rice Porridge) (Kao Dtom Moo)

**dirtydog** · 15-07-2005, 08:51 PM

50 foking bucks for this one

Take a Thai Cooking Class (includes a tour of the St Paul Farmers Market) Sat July 16th from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm (space is still available!)
The class begins with a tour of the Farmer’s Market (right across the street) where we’ll find fresh homegrown vegetables to be used in the first dish, Vegetable Combination Stir-fry. Next on the menu is a favorite dish from the south of Thailand, Massamun Curry with Beef! For dessert, you’ll sample Black Sticky Rice with Thai Custard. The cost for the class is $50 which also includes wine or beer and Thai coffee or Thai tea. To register call 651-222-5859 or send email to supatra@supatra.com. The class will be held at Supatra’s Thai Cuisine, 289 E. 5th St. St Paul, MN.

fok me, 50 bucks to go and look at a market and then have a foking beer, these ppl are having a foking laugh aint they...

**dirtydog** · 15-07-2005, 09:08 PM

This school is in bangsaen

COURSE
DESCRIPTION
NORMAL FEES:
2004

FEES:

IRTC
Intensive 3-week Royal Thai Cooking
6,995.-
5,246.-

FRTC
Intensive 5-week Thai Cooking
9,975.-
7,481.-

SCTC
Intensive 5-week Thai Cooking + 5-week Apprenticeship
11,975.-
8,981.-

ITC
Introduction to Thai Cooking
1,695.-
1,271.-

CTC
Fruit & Vegetable Carving
1,695.-
1,271.-

ATC
Starters & Appetizers
1,695.-
1,271.-

MTC
Meats & Curries
1,795.-
1,346.-

FTC
Fish & Seafood
1,880.-
1,410.-

DTC
Desserts
1,695.-
1,271.-

ETC
North-Eastern Regional Cooking “Issan”
1,695.-
1,271.-

NTC
Northern Regional Cooking “Lanna”
1,865.-
1,399.-

STC
Southern Regional Cooking “Phakh Thai”
1,845.-
1,384.-

RBC
Royal Thai Banquet (Can not be taken individually, Only in a 5 or 10 week Course)

TVC
Thai Vegetarian Course
1,695.-
1,271.-

SAC
Introduction to South-East Asian Cooking
1,945.-
1,459.-

FCI
Fusion Cooking: Introduction
1,995.-
1,496.-

FCM
Fusion Cooking: Intermediate
2,245.-
1,684.-

FCA
Fusion Cooking: Advanced
2,675.-
2,006.-

ITF
Italian-Thai Fusion
2,225.-
1,669.-

Please note that these discounts are in lieu of all other discounts and promotions.

Please also note that the fees are in US$. If you would like to get the fees in another currency, please e-mail or fax and we will send it over.

This one seems quite professional.

http://www.gourmetthailand.com/Recipes.html

Chris Kridakorn - Odbratt, Executive Head Chef. A graduate of Le Cordon Bleu in London.Has worked in various positions in Europe and Asia. Was the President of the Chefs Association of Thailand 1999 - 2002. Member of Chaine Des Rotisseurs, Bread Bakers Guild of the Americas, World Association of Culinary Societies.Culinary Judge at numerous competitions world wide.

I really have no idea what bread making has to do with Thailand.

**dirtydog** · 15-07-2005, 09:18 PM

hmmmmm, this one is in Hua hin and plays foking lift music at you while you wait ages to download the poxy thing

Our Culinary house is an old wooden house right by the quiet beach in a picturesque old-style wooden summer villas area some one and a half kilometers south of the main intersection. All are welcome not only to lern cooking but for a sip of herbal drinks or coffee or even just a chat by the beach.

We will start the day at aproximately nine in the morning for the first pickup. You will first experience Thais life of shopping the best ingredients for cooking on that day. The local market will be in full seeing only in the morning when most items are freshly arrive and ready for us to buy. When at all the culinary house we will first discuss about receipe while sipping a welcome herbal drink follow by preparing ingredients by yourself. Then the staff will demonstrate the cooking technique which you have to do it later on. Each day you will experience three dishes cooking styles, from appetizer to either soup or salad and finally main dish. After cooking we will sit down and having lunch together right by the sea discussing on what we just cook and eat. Finally at around mid-afternoon we will transfer you back to your hotel.

An independent course is available each day for a multi dishes Thai meals. A combined two days to one week courses are highly recommended and available at a special discount rates. For your convenient, a complimentary transfers are available for a short journey to our beach front house

this foking music is killing me, you foking bastards..

ok it seems to be like 1200baht per day for 2 ppl to learn, but if they play this shite music in the kitchens you may not last the foking day, it's foking awful.

**dirtydog** · 15-07-2005, 09:24 PM

Seems there is fok all to do in Chang Mai apart from learning how to cook Thai food

For utmost benefit and best result, we insist to have, in each class, limited dishes perfect for a meal. This approach will lay a solid ground for your basic understanding in each dish and technique. You will then be more ready to improvise and adapt what you've learned and be able to cook other dishes of the same or similar sort.
It is our belief that, cooking is an art. Loading one with numbers of dishes within a limited period of time will bear no fruits, not to mention delicious palate.

Six different courses are offered for your choices. Each consists of dishes that, together create a menu well balanced as a perfect meal.

The class is designed based on the ground that student has the least skill in cooking, especially Thai or Asian cooking. The dishes are mostly one step direction, not complicate but superb in taste. Comparing to the Thai, the dishes are those common in normal Thai menu for everyday cooking and eating. Easy and quick to prepare

some fat old bird eating all the food

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