Cooking with Surja Tjahaja - Pok Pok Chicken Wings

 Cooking with Surja Tjahaja
All age (people younger than 13 years old require an adult enrollment as guardian)        
Due to ordering time for specialty items, class registration closes 10 days prior to scheduled class.

 Our winter focus is on the great tasting and easy-to-make “Asian Street Food” that has become a fast favorite in Portland’s food cart scene. These dishes are terrific as party food or for perking up family meals in the comfort of your home.

 KHOA MAN GAI (THAI CHECKEN & RICE)
Don’t miss your chance to learn the A to Z of making this popular Hainan chicken rice dish that is the main bill of fare at the legendary Nong;s Khoa Man Gai Portland restaurant that evolved from a humble but top-rated food cart. Using lean organic chicken, you’ll learn to perfect the dish with ice immersion and simmering techniques along with the right mix of exotic flavors for the rice and the savory dipping sauces.
Min 3 Max 12
Fee: IC $40/OC $45 per person          Materials fee: $10 payable to instructor      
2/17                 Su        10 am – 1:30 pm                     1010.201        
West Linn Adult Community Center

POK POK CHICKEN WINGS & ROASTED KING MUSHROOMS
Chef Andy Ricker introduced Portland to his take of a Thai street food favorite — chicken wings — when he opened Pok Pok in 2005. This award-winning restaurant has expanded into other cities, with chicken wings still front and center. Now you can bring this dish into your own kitchen. Learn how to perfect the marinade and master the right technique for double frying the organic chicken wings we use. You’ll also learn about the best brands to use for making the sauces. As an accompaniment, we’ll roast skewers of king oyster mushrooms with spring vegetables
Min 3 Max 12
Fee: IC $40/ OC $45 per person                     Materials fee: $10 payable to instructor      
3/24                 Su        10 am – 1:30 pm                     1011.201
West Linn Adult Community Center

KOI FUSION KOREAN BBQ SANDWICH & KIM CHI
Koi Fusion joined the food truck scene by the PSU campus ten years ago. Now, owner Bo Kwon has taken his Mexican/Korean-inspired menu into five Portland area restaurants. Our version of this exotic and delicious Koi Fusion sandwich will surely be a crowd pleaser in your repertoire. Learn how to make the authentic sauces and marinade using organic miso and fine quality sesame oil. You’ll also learn how to make a delectable Kim Chi using napa cabbage, garlic and the right kind of pepper.
Min 3 Max 12
Fee: IC $40/ OC $45 per person                     Materials fee: $10 payable to instructor      
4/7                   Su        10 am – 1:30 pm                     1012.201
West Linn Adult Community Center