Please CLICK HERE to register yourself or someone else for a cooking class. Certificates appropriate to gift can either be sent to you or directly another lucky recipient! The cost is $69 per person per class.

Longteine "Nyep" de Monteiro, The Elephant Walk's founding chef and author of The Elephant Walk Cookbook, teaches classes at The Elephant Walk in Cambridge, with occasional exceptions. The classes generally run on Saturdays, begin at 10:30 a.m., generally last for about 3 hours, and include a light lunch. The cost is $69 per person.

Nyep's Cooking Class schedule for April-June 2008:

April 12 - "Cambodian New Year" - SIGN UP
Inspired by the many new adoptive parents of Cambodian children who have taken Nyep’s classes in the past, seeking a deeper understanding of their children’s native cultural heritage, this very special class will explore the culture and traditions of Cambodian New Year (celebrated every April 13th, 14th, and 15th) including New Year’s food and games! ~ Get ready to roll up your sleeves and learn how to work with sticky rice!

April 19 - "Light Cambodian Curries"
Cambodian culture and cuisine has its distant roots in India – world-famous for its curries. Well, it should be no surprise then that Cambodians have some delicious curries of their own. - In this class you’ll learn a lot about lighter curries, where they come from, and how they are made. Although you can buy something called “curry powder” in the supermarket, curries are actually complex blends of herbs and spices that are fun to make, full-flavored, delicious and satisfying. Time to unravel the mystery that is curry and learn to make them yourself!

May 3 - "Freshwater Fish and Shellfish" - SIGN UP
Yes, Cambodia has lots of ocean frontage on the Gulf of Thailand, but the “seafood” most prized by Khmer’s comes from their rivers – including the Mekong - and the great lake Tonle Sap. Both fish sauce and the quintessentially Khmer prahok [preserved featherback fish] are extremely salty, so brininess can’t be considered a serious difference maker. What is? Sorry, you’re going to have to take this class for that answer! But we will let you in on one secret: Nyep LOVES Cambodia’s giant freshwater prawns…

May 17 - “Vegetarian & Vegan Cambodian Cooking” - SIGN UP
Cambodian cooking is a versatile, vegetarian delight. In this class Nyep will share some very healthy, tasty vegetarian and vegan recipes that are at once exotic and yet simple enough to include in your everyday repertoire.

June 7 - "Quick and Healthy Stirfries" - SIGN UP
Delicious, light and healthy dishes that you can prepare quickly are the “Holy Grail” for the modern cook. The good news is that Nyep’s personal taste and instincts tend that direction too. Join her for this class in which she will share her thoughts on stocking a pantry with speed, flavor and nutrition in mind, and some Cambodian stir-fries that make good use of those ingredients.

June 14 - "Doing It All on Market Day" - SIGN UP
This popular class has become legend—a genuine adventure, an improvisational all-day journey for those who want to immerse themselves in Southeast Asian culinary culture. A chauffeur-driven mini-bus will transport you with Nyep to pan-Asian and Cambodian markets where Nyep will de-mystify all those obscure ingredients for you, while also helping you to judge quality and freshness. You’ll purchase the day’s choicest meat, seafood, and produce and then return to Nyep’s home where you will prepare together, using your purchases, a sumptuous meal to share. – This is an all-day class with a special price: $145 per person. The cooking portion of the class will take place at Nyep's Jamaica Plain home.

June 28 - "Grilling, Cambodian and French-Style" - SIGN UP
Time to jump start your summer! - As you know, The Elephant Walk serves both French and Cambodian cuisine. With such a strong (and deliciously understandable!) emphasis on traditional American barbecue in this country, what you may NOT know is that both the French and Cambodians do a lot of grilling too. Outdoor grilling lends itself to great social and family gatherings. With summer well under way, come learn some surprising new, delicious ethnic recipes and techniques to add to your repertoire for “Grilling Season 2008!” - This class will be co-taught by chefs Gérard Lopez and Longteine "Nyep" de Monteiro.   

SPECIAL FEATURE: GUESTS WELCOME! To celebrate the social aspect of outdoor grilling, each student is encouraged to invite one guest to join them at 1:00 p.m., as the “business” portion of the class is winding down. Then, as the newly-trained, multi-ethnic pit-masters show off their new skills, together the group will share the wealth of delicious dishes prepared in class, accompanied by some fresh summer salads. -  This class will take place at Nyep's Jamaica Plain home. It will run from 10:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. to be followed by lunch. In case of rain on June 28th, the class will be postponed until Sunday, June 29th. The cost is $79.

July 12 - "Grilling, Cambodian and French-Style" - SECOND SESSION
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