Hands-on Christmas Celebration Class in Singapore
Christmas is drawing closer, and what better way to ring in the Yuletide spirit than whipping up delectable festive treats? Let’s usher in the holiday cheer with a hands-on Christmas Celebration Class right here on our sunny island!
Whether you’re a local looking to up your festive game or a visitor desiring a uniquely Singaporean Christmas experience, this class is just for you. Guided by top-notch chefs in a state-of-the-art kitchen studio, you’ll be mastering those salads and perfecting your plum pudding in no time.
So, swap the Christmas shopping stress for a whisk and an apron, and let’s jingle to a scrumptious Christmas feast. It’s more than just a culinary class; it’s an unforgettable festive adventure draped in joyful learning, laughter, and lucky taste-testing.
Class 1: Celebrate A Seafood Christmas
This 4-hour course invites you to explore an array of delectable seafood recipes perfect for the holiday season. Our experienced instructors guide you through preparing exquisite meals that are sure to wow your guests, from halloumi cheese salad to a grand cranberry and pistachio chocolate swirl shard and everything in between.
Here’s what you will learn in this class:
- Halloumi Cheese Salad: A refreshing, vibrant salad featuring grilled halloumi, juicy pomegranate seeds, peppery watercress, and tart-dried cranberries, with a balsamic reduction drizzle.
- Seafood Cioppino: A hearty, flavorful seafood stew, combining a variety of fresh seafood in a rich, aromatic tomato and wine-based broth.
- Cranberry and Pistachio Chocolate Swirl Shard: A delightful, decadent treat characterized by a blend of sweet chocolate, tart-dried cranberries, and crunchy pistachios, presented as a shard.
Class 2: Celebrate Christmas with Salmon En Croute
In this 4-hour session, we’ll delve into creating a delightful salmon en croute, a traditional Christmas dish that marries the freshness of salmon with the rich, buttery flakiness of the pastry. Perfect for impressing guests, this dish is both visually appealing and gastronomically satisfying.
Here are three delicious meals you will learn from this cooking class:
- Cranberry Fennel Salad: A vibrant medley of flavours and textures, this salad combines the sweetness of cranberries with the crisp, licorice-like taste of fennel. Tossed with greens and a tangy vinaigrette, it delivers a refreshing balance, making it a perfect, light side dish.
- Salmon en Croute Wrapped in Brioche, Curry Beurre Blanc: This exquisite dish features succulent salmon enveloped in a soft, buttery brioche. The package is baked until golden brown and served with a silky curry beurre blanc sauce, providing a harmonious fusion of traditional and exotic flavours.
- Modern Christmas Pudding: Elevating the classic holiday treat, this modern Christmas pudding combines rich, spiced fruit with a touch of luxury. What sets it apart is its lighter texture and surprising ingredients like chocolate or unusual spices, making it a festive finale to a splendid Christmas feast.
Class 3: Celebrate Christmas Eurasian Style
Get ready to dive into a whirlpool of unique flavours and see your Christmas feast through the exciting lens of Eurasian cuisine. This isn’t just a cooking class, it’s an experience that lasts four fun-filled hours!
We’re not just preparing any ordinary dishes, we’re going all out by serving devil’s chicken curry and the all-time classic, shepherd’s pie. Think of your tastebuds embarking on a merry ride of flavors; spicy, sweet, and downright delicious!
- Devil’s Chicken Curry: A fiery delight, Devil’s Chicken Curry bursts with spices, creating an intensely flavorful dish that’s delectably piquant, perfect for those with a palate for heat.
- Shepherd’s Pie (Lamb): Heartwarming and comforting, this Shepherd’s Pie incorporates tender, flavorful lamb mince, lovingly blanketed by golden, creamy mashed potatoes for an indulgent treat.
- Stir-Fried Okra with Anchovies and Curry Leaves: This aromatic stir-fry brings together the crunchiness of okra, the richness of anchovies, and the unique taste of curry leaves, resulting in a memorable fusion of flavours.
NOTE: Each delicacy, meticulously prepared, will be elegantly paired with rice, creating a wholesome combination that elevates the culinary delight.
Class 4: Celebrate Christmas with an Asian-Inspired Menu
Over a four-hour session, we will guide you through the intricacies of Asian cuisine and share techniques for creating a mouthwatering spread.
It’s time to take this Christmas feast on an epicurean journey, filling not just the air with laughter and cheer, but also with the deliciously enticing scents of Asian delicacies. So come on, let’s bask in the warmth of family and friends, and see how a little tropical twist to our regular Christmas spread brings an extra splash of joy to the celebration. What say we turn our Christmas dinner into a thrilling Asian extravaganza!
- Steamed Fish (Chinese Style): An epitome of Chinese culinary simplicity, this exquisite dish features fresh fish steamed to perfection. It’s tastefully seasoned with soy sauce, ginger, and spring onions, enhancing the delicate fish flavours. A sizzling drizzle of hot oil releases an aromatic finishing touch.
- Pork Stew/Adobo (Filipino style): This iconic Filipino delicacy is a savoury stew of tender, marinated pork slow-cooked in a blend of soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and spices. The result is a symphony of contrasting flavours – salty, sour, sweet, and tangy – that is comfort food perfection.
- Korean Fried Chicken Bites: These mouthwatering morsels feature succulent chicken pieces double-fried to crispy perfection. Coated in a glaze of spicy, tangy, and sweet Gochujang sauce, these tasty bites offer a captivating fusion of flavour and texture, embodying the punchy essence of Korean cuisine.
- Sweet Potato Balls: Enjoy these golden, bite-sized treats made from mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, and flour. When deep-fried, they puff up into light, airy balls with a crunchy exterior and a soft, moist interior. A delightful snack or dessert, sweet potato balls offer a tempting sweetness and satisfying bite.
Class 5: Celebrate A Peranakan Christmas
Spanning 4 hours per session, this culinary adventure invites you to experience a modern Peranakan twist on traditional Christmas fare with our star dish – turkey buah keluak.
Savour the unique flavours of the Straits Chinese culinary tradition while creating lasting memories with your loved ones. Let us pepper the Yuletide celebrations with depth, flavour, and joy in true Peranakan style.
- Bakwan Ayam Belanda/Ham: A flavorful Indonesian dish, Bakwan Ayam Belanda combines finely chopped turkey or ham with seasoned batter, which is then deep-fried to perfection.
- Turkey Buah Keluak: An innovative fusion cuisine, this dish marries succulent turkey meat with the flavorful, earthy essence of the buah keluak nut, a staple in Peranakan Cuisine.
- Cranberry Ondeh-Ondeh: This sweet dessert offers a twist to traditional Ondeh-Ondeh. Infused with tart cranberries, these chewy balls feature a melt-in-the-mouth gula melaka (palm sugar) filling.
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Our Hands-On Christmas Celebration Classes offer a unique opportunity to transform your theoretical knowledge into practical skills. Our interactive learning environment fosters growth, offers hands-on practice, and ensures you emerge with the confidence and proficiency needed in today’s fast-paced world.
But words can only paint a picture – experience is the real game-changer! We invite you to reach out to us for more information. Let us guide you on the pathway to mastering your chosen field. Contact us, and we would be more than happy to send you our latest class schedules via email.