Pad Thai Cooking Class with a Local Chef

Experience the bold flavors of Thai street food without leaving Baltimore. This interactive class with Chef Jesse focuses on crafting authentic shrimp Pad Thai from the ground up. Begin by preparing the essential ingredients — rice noodles, shrimp and fresh aromatics — before learning how to build a rich sauce using tamarind paste, fish sauce and peanuts. Chef Jesse demonstrates the proper stir-fry technique that gives Pad Thai its signature flavor and texture, showing you how to combine noodles and sauce quickly over high heat. You’ll also learn how Thai cuisine balances sweet, savory and tangy elements in every bite. When your dish is finished, enjoy a plate of homemade shrimp Pad Thai and leave with the confidence to recreate this iconic recipe at home.