Gluten-Free Dim Sum & Bao Cooking Class (3hr)

About this course

Participants prepare gluten-free bao dough, meat-based and vegetarian fillings, then practise shaping bao buns and folding and pleating dumplings. The class also covers pan-frying dumplings to produce a crisp exterior without sticking, alongside knife skills and guidance on ingredients and techniques. Each participant has an individual chopping board and preparation space, while hob cooking is carried out in pairs. The format combines chef demonstrations, guided preparation and practical cooking.

What you'll learn

• Prepare a light gluten-free bao dough
• Make meat-based and vegetarian fillings for bao and dumplings
• Shape bao buns using different techniques
• Fold and pleat dumplings for presentation
• Pan-fry dumplings to create a crisp exterior without sticking

Is this course right for you?

The class is intended for all levels, including total beginners and more experienced cooks. Participants prepare ingredients individually but work in pairs when cooking at the hob, so the format includes both personal preparation and shared cooking.

• Suitable for learners with no previous cooking experience
• Includes paired cooking at the hob

Before you go

• Bring a Tupperware container for taking home leftovers.
• The menu may contain nuts, shellfish and egg. Alternative recipes and ingredients may be available for allergies if arranged in advance.
• Vegetarian alternatives can be accommodated on request.
• The school uses gluten-containing products and cannot guarantee that cross-contamination will not occur. The food cannot be certified as safe for people with coeliac disease or severe gluten sensitivity.