Learn about Korean food - the skills and approaches to cooking it and the dishes that make Korean food a unique taste experience.Korean food is known for its unique set of flavours and textures.
In this course, Michael Choi - one of AUT most chef experienced lecturers - will take you through the preparation of both signature and contemporary Korean dishes.
You will learn to cook "everyday delicious Korean food that you would eat in a Korean home, or when visiting a Korean neighbour".
Course details
• Courses are designed to be fun and easy
• Courses are held throughout the year on Saturdays
• Each culinary lesson takes approximately four hours
• Participants must be at least 16 years of age
• Course choices include signature Korean dishes, and contemporary Korean dishes
• Places limited to 20 people each occurrence
• Course cost: $120 per person
Tutor: Michael Choi
Course contact / apply: Jessica Yamamoto, School of Hospitality and Tourism
Phone: (09) 921 9999 extn 8012 | Fax: (09) 921 9962
Email: jessica.yamamoto@aut.ac.nz
Venue: School of Hospitality and Tourism, AUT City Campus, Auckland City.
Dates for 2012 - Courses run on Saturdays from 9am-1pm
Signature Korean dishes
14 April, 12 May, 9 June, 7 July [No classes in August], 8 Sept, 6 Oct, 3 Nov, and 1 Dec
Contemporary Korean dishes
21 April, 19 May, 16 June, 14 July [No classes in August], 15 Sept, 13 Oct, 10 Nov, 8 Dec
What you will learn and achieve
Course participants will learn how to prepare and cook classic signature and contemporary Korean dishes.
Signature Korean dishes
• Kimchi (preserved cabbage)
• Bibimbab - "mixed rice" with namul (sautéed and seasoned vegetables)
• Meat bulgogi (Korean BBQ)
• Gochujang (seasoned chilli paste).
Contemporary Korean dishes
• Bo ssam – succulent pork belly wrapped in greens with ssamjang and kimchi
• Tangpyeongchae – salad made with mung bean jelly and vegetable
• Jeon – savoury pancake made with seafood, sliced meats and vegetables.
At the conclusion of the course, participants will have a good understanding of Korean cooking techniques and a collection of Korean dishes to surprise, impress and delight family and friends!
