Hands-On Culinary Adventure: A Trip to Portugal

Expand your culinary repertoire in this hands-on class with the rich and vibrant flavors of Portugal! Known for its unparalleled seafood scene, culinary heritage and diverse recipes, we’ll prepare three dishes- including their most famous and decadent dessert- that are sure to give you a taste of the Iberian coast.
 
Menu:

• Salt Cod Fritters (Pastéis de Bacalhau) with Piri Piri Sauce and Kale-Pickled Red Onion Salad 
• Portuguese Seafood Stew with Clams, Shrimp and Linguiça (Portuguese Sausage)
• Egg Custard Tarts (Pastiés de Nata)

Skills covered in class:

• Getting familiar with Portuguese cuisine 
• Working with salt cod
• Selecting potatoes
• Roasting peppers
• Balancing flavors
• Selecting shellfish
• Determining shellfish doneness 
• Working with puff pastry
• Making custard

In this hands-on class, students will be paired in groups of three to five and work together as a team to prepare the recipes.

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