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Learn to Cook Vietnamese Chicken Pho
Sunday, March 30 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Age
18+Class Details
Schedule
Sunday, March 30, 2025
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Instructor
Ed Metcalfe
Location
Ages
Adults
Skill Levels
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Registration Cost
About the class
Join our hands-on Vietnamese cooking class and learn to create an authentic three-course Vietnamese meal! Perfect for food lovers and home cooks, this class will teach you how to master traditional recipes and techniques while exploring the vibrant flavors of Vietnam.
What You’ll Learn:
First Course: Vietnamese Salad with Peanut Sauce
Create a refreshing, crunchy salad packed with fresh herbs, vegetables, and a tangy-sweet peanut dressing. Learn how to balance flavors and textures for a light, flavorful starter.
Second Course: Fresh Spring Rolls with Rice Paper
Master the art of rolling delicate rice paper spring rolls filled with crisp veggies, herbs, and protein. We’ll cover handling rice paper, creating the perfect filling, and pairing it with a delicious dipping sauce.
Third Course: Chicken Phở (Traditional Vietnamese Noodle Soup)
Discover the secrets of making a rich, aromatic chicken phở broth from scratch. Learn how to layer spices, simmer the perfect stock, and assemble a bowl of phở with tender chicken, rice noodles, and fresh garnishes.
About the instructor
Ed Metcalfe
Chef / Instructor
After the 2017 Sonoma fires, I was ready for a change. I sold my restaurant ( Shiso) and started our catering company, www.sushimotos.com.
Class FAQ
All Memberships(Excluding the $50/year tier) receive 10% off any purchase above $40. You should have received your discount code in your membership confirmation email.
If you have any questions regarding the use of your code, you can contact Sean Baskin at sean@sonomacommunitycenter.org or call the office at (707)938-4626.
Not a member? View more information about our monthly and yearly plans here.
The Sonoma Community Center is committed to creating an accessible learning environment. If you require any special considerations(medical, physical, learning) please share them with Sean Baskin, Program Associate, by emailing him at sean@sonomacommunitycenter.org so that he can forward them to the relevant Program Director and Instructor.
We ask that you notify us at least 10 business days in advance of a class if you need to cancel your registration. You may cancel by phone or email and we will gladly offer you a refund or credit toward a future class. If you cancel with less than 10 business days notice, we will not be able to provide a full refund. A flat cancellation fee of $15 will be charged to cover the transaction fee.
Sometimes, the Sonoma Community Center has to cancel a class due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances, such as a natural disaster or health emergency. If this happens and we do not offer a reschedule date, you will be refunded 100% of your registration fee, or credit towards a future class. If we are able to offer a reschedule date but you are unable to make the new date, we will gladly offer credit towards a future class.
Late additions to any program, class, or workshop that has already begun will be allowed on a per-case basis depending upon the Program Director & instructors approval. Late additions will have to pay the full registration cost of the class, along with any materials fees, and will not be prorated for the time missed. You may reach out to the program directors directly, or the Program Associate Sean Baskin at sean@sonomacommunitycenter.org to request a late addition.
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