Thai Curry Paste Cooking Course

Join this fun culinary adventure with me, and experience the fun and exotic world of authentic Thai cooking, one of the world's most popular cuisines. Learn preparation from scratch and cooking of 6 popular curry pastes. Visit Bangkok's largest fresh market and learn all about Thai ingredients. Master 6 popular Thai curry pastes plus related dishes as well as many Thai cooking skills. Experience the beauty and flavor of Thai curries when properly cooked, plated, lighted, and recorded. I also have more Thai cooking courses in Udemy. Please check them out too.

Relax, laugh, cook, and eat the best tasting Thai dishes

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2. Take a fun tour of Bangkok's largest fresh market and be amazed

3. Learn basic Thai cooking skills and techniques

4. Learn 12 popular Thai dishes (6 pastes + 6 dishes)

5. Learn how to prepare popular Thai herbal drinks

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This course is taught by Chef Dao, a professional culinary instructor at Thai Chef School (an online culinary training school with Diploma) and Bangkok Thai Cooking Academy in Bangkok for both beginners and professionals. Learn from a fun teacher used to teaching all skill levels the ins and outs of Thai cooking. In each HD video, learn:

1. Thai ingredients discussion with pictures

2. Preparation of all ingredients for cooking

3. Professional chef cooking demonstration

4. Food plating techniques

Familiarity with Thai ingredients

Mastery of preparation of 6 popular curry pastes + 6 related dishes

Achievement of correct Thai flavors, aroma, and appearance

Proper use of Thai cookwarewoks and granite mortar & pestle

AND lots of fun and laughter.

I am a native of northeast Thailand, where my love for cooking was nurtured by my grandmother in her kitchen. After receiving my degree in Accounting, I moved to Bangkok. There I soon realized my love was for cooking and eating beans and not in counting them. To expand my culinary skills, I enrolled in Le Cordon Bleu where I learned Western cooking and basic culinary skills. After graduation, I then enrolled in Dusit Thani Culinary College to further my Thai cooking knowledge.

For the past 6 years, I have been fortunate to work as a professional culinary instructor at Bangkok Thai Cooking Academy and Thai Chef School, leading Thai cooking schools in Bangkok. During this time, I taught Thai cooking to many tourists as well as professional culinary students (aspiring chefs, yacht chefs, executive chefs) from around the world in weeklong private training courses. Additionally, I am a master fruit carver and a team building specialist.

I love eating, cooking, and teaching Thai cooking (oh, and my son too). Please join me and let's have fun learning together.

We teach Thai cooking to beginners and professionals alike. Please feel free to visit our websites.

Recipes are authentic and accurate. Videos are filmed in HD and well-lighted. Sound is good and English is good. Beautiful presentation of dishes is emphasized. If you have any questions about the course content, please post a question or send a direct message to me. I will answer your message promptly.

CHEF DAO

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Syllabus

Learn to make authentic Thai curry pastes from scratch and use in Thai dishes

Introduction

What You Will Learn

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Geared toward beginners, this course builds a solid foundation in Thai cuisine from scratch

Instructor Chef Dao is a recognized culinary instructor at Thai Chef School and Bangkok Thai Cooking Academy with extensive experience teaching both beginners and professionals

Offers a comprehensive study of Thai cooking, covering ingredients, techniques, and popular dishes

Provides practical, hands-on experience through guided cooking demonstrations and food preparation techniques

Includes a tour of Bangkok's largest fresh market, providing learners with insights into Thai ingredients and flavors

Students should have access to basic kitchen equipment

Reviews summary

Mastering authentic thai curry pastes

According to learners, this course offers an exceptional deep dive into authentic Thai cuisine, particularly the art of making six popular curry pastes from scratch. Students consistently praise Chef Dao's engaging and clear teaching style, noting her passion and expertise make complex techniques accessible. The course is highlighted for its high-quality video demonstrations, which clearly show ingredient preparation and cooking processes. Many appreciate the detailed ingredient discussions and the virtual tour of a Bangkok fresh market, enhancing the cultural context. While largely positive, a few learners suggest that the pace can be quick at times, and some intermediate cooks might desire more advanced dish variations.

A unique virtual tour exploring Thai ingredients.

"The tour of Bangkok's fresh market was a fascinating bonus, I enjoyed seeing all the ingredients firsthand."

"I appreciated seeing where the authentic Thai ingredients come from and learning about their selection."

"While interesting, I would have liked a bit more direct application or recipes featuring the specific items from the market tour."

Develop hands-on techniques for paste making and dish preparation.

"I loved the hands-on practice for smashing the pastes and learning how to make homemade coconut milk."

"This course provided practical skills like making homemade egg noodles that I can apply to other dishes."

"The cooking demonstrations provide useful techniques that I can immediately apply in my own kitchen."

Excellent video, sound, and detailed ingredient insights.

"The videos are high quality HD and well-lit, making it easy to see every step of the cooking process."

"Sound quality is great and Chef Dao's English is clear, which made understanding everything very easy."

"The detailed ingredient discussions with pictures are incredibly helpful for familiarizing myself with Thai components."

Chef Dao's passionate teaching makes learning enjoyable.

"Chef Dao is an amazing teacher, very clear and engaging. Her passion for Thai cooking is infectious!"

"Her professional chef demonstrations are top-notch and easy to follow, even for a beginner like me."

"I appreciate how promptly she answers questions, showing her dedication to student success."

Learn to create true Thai flavors with traditional recipes.

"The recipes are truly authentic and provide real Thai flavors, just like I've tasted in Thailand."

"I finally achieved the correct balance of Thai flavors in my curries from making the pastes myself."

"Learning to make the curry pastes from scratch truly elevates the authenticity of the dishes."

Generally good, but some found the pace quick or desired more advanced content.

"Some parts felt a bit fast, especially the smashing process, but I could always rewatch to catch up."

"For intermediate cooks, I wished for more complex or varied dishes beyond the initial six for each paste."

"I found it a very good foundation, but advanced learners might seek a deeper dive into culinary theory or more intricate techniques."

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Thai Curry Paste Cooking Course with these activities:

Review Thai ingredients and their uses

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Establish a strong foundation by reviewing the unique ingredients used in Thai cuisine and their culinary applications.

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Create a list of essential Thai ingredients and their common uses.
Research the flavor profiles of each ingredient and how they contribute to Thai dishes.
Identify substitutes for hard-to-find ingredients.

Practice knife skills by chopping vegetables

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Develop proficiency in knife skills to improve overall cooking technique.

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Find an assortment of vegetables to practice with, such as carrots, onions, and bell peppers.
Hold the knife properly and practice chopping vegetables in different shapes and sizes.
Pay attention to the angle and speed of your cuts to ensure accuracy and efficiency.

Recreate recipes from the course

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Reinforce cooking techniques and enhance palate development by replicating dishes from the course.

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Select a recipe from the course and gather all necessary ingredients.
Follow the recipe instructions carefully, paying attention to ingredient proportions and cooking techniques.
Experiment with different flavor combinations and adjust seasonings to suit personal preferences.

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Document cooking experiments

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Foster creativity and critical thinking through documenting cooking experiments and analyzing results.

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Choose a recipe or cooking technique to experiment with and set clear objectives.
Execute the experiment and record observations, including ingredient variations, cooking methods, and flavor profiles.
Analyze the results and reflect on what worked well and what could be improved.
Document the experiment in a blog, journal, or video format to share with others.

Assist at a Thai restaurant or cooking class

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Gain practical experience and unique insights into Thai cooking techniques by assisting at a restaurant or cooking class.

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Contact local Thai restaurants or cooking schools to inquire about volunteer opportunities.
Observe the daily operations, assist with food preparation, and learn from experienced chefs.
Engage with customers and gain valuable feedback on Thai dishes.

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