18 Reasons: Gua Bao: Taiwanese Steamed Buns

Price:
$185.00
Member Price:
$175.00

A hands-on in-person cooking class culminating in a dinner served with wine and beer. This class is limited to 12 students. Review our registration and cancellation policies here.

In this class, you’ll learn how to make the classic split steamed bun, known as Gua Bao. In Taiwan, the braised pork belly version with pickled mustard greens and peanut powder is a classic street sandwich locals lovingly refer to as “The Taiwanese Hamburger” when talking to foreigners! In this class, we’ll be making the bun, filling, and condiments from scratch. This classic street food relies on a braising technique used in Chinese cooking. Whole wheat flour in the bao dough offers a nutty aroma, adding to the savory and sweet pork belly, peanut powder, and spicy salty moments from the mustard greens. It’s a harmonious and beloved combination! Besides the classic braised pork belly, we’ll make another filling: an eggplant version in the three-cup style (if you’ve heard of three-cup chicken, you will know!) that is sweet and savory. Along with the bao, we’ll make a few classic side dishes to complete the meal: smacked cucumbers and braised tofu salad.

MENU

Braised Pork Belly Gua Bao

Three-Cup Eggplant Gua Bao

Smacked Cucumbers

Braised Tofu and Kombu Salad

This menu contains the following common allergens: Peanuts, Soy, Wheat. If you have allergies or dietary restrictions that concern your ability to cook along, please e-mail info@18reasons.org before purchasing a ticket.

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