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 standard cost is $69 per person.
Nyep's Winter 2010 classes are...
January 16 - Cambodian Fondue"
Delicious and spectacular, Chau Haun is LOTS of fun - a perfect way of bringing family and friends together to feast on a cold winter's night - and an exotic trump card you'll have tucked up your sleeve when planning your next gathering....
To sign up for this class: PURCHASE A SEAT or REDEEM A COOKING CLASS GIFT CERTIFICATE
January 30 - "The Building Blocks of Cambodian Cuisine, Part 1: The Foundation of Cambodian Cooking"
This class is Part 1 of a series of three classes entitled The Building Blocks of Cambodian Cuisine. Taught in three discrete classes that each stand on their own, the series covers thoroughly the ingredients, techniques and origin of traditional Cambodian cooking. This class will cover: Introduction to Cambodian culinary history and the profound influences of geography, climate, religion and culture - Ingredients, cooking techniques, making a spice paste - Grilling with spice pastes using meats and seafood – with a quick glance at stir frying
To sign up for this class: PURCHASE A SEAT or REDEEM A COOKING CLASS GIFT CERTIFICATE
February 27 - "The Building Blocks of Cambodian Cuisine, Part 2: Stir-Fry and Steam, with Salads and Pickles"
This class is Part 2 of a series of three classes entitled The Building Blocks of Cambodian Cuisine. Taught in three discrete classes that each stand on their own, the series covers thoroughly the ingredients, techniques and origin of traditional Cambodian cooking. This class will cover: Exploring Chinese influence and striking divergences - Dishes that have strong Chinese influence in techniques and ingredients: stir fries and steamed dishes - Salads, pickles, and dishes featuring dips: authentically Southeast Asian in aspect
To sign up for this class: PURCHASE A SEAT or REDEEM A COOKING CLASS GIFT CERTIFICATE
March 13 - "The Building Blocks of Cambodian Cuisine, Part 3: Soups and Braises"
This class is Part 3 of a series of three classes
entitled The Building Blocks of Cambodian Cuisine. Taught in
three discrete classes that each stand on their own, the
series covers thoroughly the ingredients, techniques and
origin of traditional Cambodian cooking. This class will
cover: Exploring Indian influence and subtle
divergences - Thicker braises using spice paste of Indian
heritage (keing, khar, kroeung), and brothy soups and stews -
The unique, earthy depth of Cambodian flavors
To sign up for this class: PURCHASE A SEAT or REDEEM A COOKING CLASS GIFT CERTIFICATE
Redeeming a Cooking Class Gift Certificate?
To redeem a Cooking Class gift certificate, please select your class from among those currently scheduled and not yet sold out and contact Chef Gerard Lopez directly for his classes via email or telephone at 617.285.0410. For Nadsa's or Nyep's classes, please contact Executive Chef Nadsa de Monteiro directly via e-mail or telephone at 617.285.1056.
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Questions about our classes?
Contact Chef Nadsa de Monteiro directly via e-mail or telephone at 617.285.1056 with all your questions, including any about redeeming Cooking Class Gift Certificates.
Cancellation and Refund Policy...
--- In order to give our instructors adequate time to fill last-minute empty seats, students are required to give The Elephant Walk 48 Hours Notice (for example, prior to 10:30 a.m. the Thursday before a Saturday class) in order to either cancel - and receive a refund - or move their registration to another class. If such notice is given within 48 hours of the class session, the registration is forfeit and cannot be refunded or reused.
--- The Elephant Walk Restaurant Group instructors reserve the right to cancel or postpone a class for any reason. In the event of such a cancellation, participants can register for another class of their choice in which space is available. Refunds are available on paid registrations upon request in the event of an instructor cancellation.
--- There are no refunds under any circumstances on Cooking Class Gift Certificates.