There’s no better way to immerse yourself in local Xi’an culture than taking a small-group cooking class! Whether you’re a beginner cook or an expert chef, this fun and informative cooking course will get you sautéing, stir-frying and steaming the way the locals do. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to cook traditional Chinese favorites, including dumplings!
Highlights
- Cooking class with a local Xi'an family
- Learn a variety of traditional Chinese dishes, from meat-based to vegetarian
- Spend time with a local family cooking, chatting and learning
- Small-group ensures a more intimate and personalized experience
- Friendly English-speaking guide
- Share this experience with your own family!
Recent Photos of this Tour
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Experience Xi’an: Dumpling Making and Family Cooking Class
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Final productSo delicious!Photo by: Anonymous01 2013 -
Finished dumplingsSteamed and ready to eatPhoto by: Anonymous01 2013 -
Delicious mealDig in!Photo by: Anonymous01 2013 -
Prepping the veggiesUnder the instructor's watchful eyePhoto by: Anonymous01 2013 -
Prepping the veggiesAnd having fun while doing itPhoto by: Anonymous01 2013 -
Proud chefs!Expert chefsPhoto by: Anonymous01 2013 -
Rolling the dumplingIt takes intricate workPhoto by: Anonymous01 2013 -
Rolling the dumplingThen they take a step back to let us take the reignsPhoto by: Anonymous01 2013 -
Dumpling rollingOur fun instructor stepping in to show how it's done.Photo by: Anonymous01 2013 -
Rolling the dumplingMore of us trying our hand at dumpling rollingPhoto by: Anonymous01 2013 -
Rolling dumplingsBeing taught how to properly roll dumplingsPhoto by: Anonymous01 2013 -
Rolling dumplingsMore dumpling rollingPhoto by: Anonymous01 2013 -
Deep fryDeeping frying some delicious foodPhoto by: Anonymous01 2013 -
Rolling dumplingsRolling dumplings with intricate carePhoto by: Anonymous01 2013 -
Family cooking classGetting ready to cook!Photo by: Anonymous01 2013 -
Family cooking classAnother photo opPhoto by: Anonymous01 2013 -
Family cooking classThe wonderful spread!Photo by: Anonymous01 2013 -
One of the dishes we cookedStir-fried chicken with peanuts and diced bambooPhoto by: Anonymous05 2012 -
PotatoSpicy and sour shredded potatoPhoto by: Anonymous05 2012 -
DumplingPutting the egg and leek inside the dumpling wrapPhoto by: Anonymous05 2012 -
Useful Information
Learning How to Roll Dumplings
As a traveler, visiting museums, temples or large tourist attractions is not enough to learn about the country you’re visiting. Cuisine plays an important role in understanding a country’s culture, and there's no better way to indulge in a region’s cuisine than to try and make the food yourself!
With a small group of no more than six individuals, you’ll visit the home of a local family who will teach you how to make traditional Chinese dishes. Depending on time constraints, learn how to create one or two delicious, authentic Chinese dishes, such as Yangzhou fried rice with barbecue pork, shrimp and egg yolks; fried sauce noodles with wheat noodles and ground pork; Beijing shredded pork with sweet bean sauce; or one of the best-known rib dishes in China, sweet and sour spareribs.
Of course, you will also learn how to make dumplings -- a fun and easy process for both children and adults. If vegetables are more your style, learn how to make home-style tofu, among other things. (Please be advised that vegetarian dishes must be specified at the time of booking). Wash your delicious meal down with two glasses of local beer.
Don’t worry about having to memorize the steps, because you will be given a recipe to take home with you! Best of all, you and your English-speaking guide will get to chat with the family and learn about Chinese culture straight from the locals.
Recent Reviews of this Tour
Reviewed by Trudy S, Australia, January 2013
We have attended many cooking classes in various countries but this class was different as we had the wonderful experience of being in a local home. It was a lots of fun - don't change anything. Thank you & best wishes.
Reviewed by Anonymous, January 2013
Delicious food! Hen hai chi. Can't wait to try at home in Australia!!
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