Krabi Thai Cookery School

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The Krabi Thai Cookery school is Thai cooking at it's most authentic. Ever wondered how it's possible to produce 5 different mouthwatering dishes simultaneously using just one gas burner? Well now's your chance to find out....

      
Masaman curry, Kuang Gang Keaw (green curry paste), Thom Kha Kai (Chicken in Coconut Milk) and Kai Pat Ped
(Fried Spicy Chicken With Green Peppercorns)

Ya indulged her passion for food and set up the first and most respected cooking school in Krabi. It's even recommended in the lonely planet although I wouldn't hold it against her. I took her course and ate so much I could hardly move. Now writing it all up I feel the need for a 'refresher' course, just thinking about it makes me hungry....

Chonlaya “Ya” Lao tong is a professional chef and master of classical Thai Cuisine, she holds a Diploma of Food Nutrition (1983) earned after training for two years in the prestigious Siam Intercontinental Hotel in Bangkok, dessert chef at the Casablanca Restaurant in Jakarta, Indonesia to chef cuisine at a hotel in Luxembourg and a food and beverage manager at the Ao Nang Village Resort, Krabi, Thailand.

“Ya” has now opened the first Thai Cookery School in Krabi specifically aimed at teaching overseas visitors the secrets of Thai Cuisine. The school offers both one-day courses as well as special training opportunities on request for cooking professionals.

      
Chuchi Pla Thu Soi (fish curry), Pla Sua Nung Manao (sea perch steamed in lime sauce) and Lap Kai
(Savory Chopped-Chicken Salad)

The one-day cooking course introduces the students to typical Thai vegetables and fruits, preparation of spicy Thai salad, and the dishes of classical Thai cuisine. After selecting the dishes you want to make, students prepare all the necessary ingredients. The cookery school is well equipped, with all utensils provided. The course is taught in english and includes:  

• Introduction to the preparation of various pastes and sauces extensively used in Thai cuisine. For example green curry, red curry and masaman curry.
• Introduction to typical Thai Vegetables and Fruits and the preparation of Spicy Thai Salad- my favorite
• All ingredients. Fresh from Mrs. Ya.s garden or from local market.
• Hands on teaching with expert tuition. The authentic Thai Cuisine in Krabi Mrs.Ya can answer all your question relating to Thai cuisine and offer a lots of useful hints.
• Each person gets to cook dishes of their own choice.
  
• All dishes or menu can be adapted to a vegetarian diet or to personal taste.
• A cook book of the recipes and instructions on the dishes you will learn (English and German).
• You get to eat what you make, so bring a large appetite!

      
Masaman Nua (beef curry), Kaeng Kai Sai Noo Mai ru Fuk Thong (chicken in red curry with 
bamboo shoot or pumpkin) , Kuang Gang Daeng (red curry paste)

What You Will Cook

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Dotted around the page in what is hoped to be an aesthetically pleasing way, are pictures of the dishes you will cook. The basic list includes the following, although you are welcome to make substitutions by request.

• Green Curry chicken or vegetarian
• Red Curry chicken or vegetarian
• Penang Curry
• Pad Thai Fried noodles – Thai style
• Tom Yum Kung – spicy soup with prawns
• Chicken in coconut milk – soup
• Stir chicken with red curry paste
• Som Tam – papaya salad
• Green & Red curry paste

      
Yam Thale (soup and spicy seafood salad), Tom Yam Goong (spicy prawn soup) and Som Tam
Malakor (papaya salad)

Cooking Course Details

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The course is a bargain. For 1,000 Baht you could not buy a meal like this. The 1,000 Baht includes pick up from Ao Nang beach at 8.30am or 1.50pm. If you are staying in Railay, then you will have to make your own way to Ao Nang beach for pick up at these times. From Railay to Ao Nang beach it is a 15 minute boat ride. They are closed on Sundays. Try not to eat too much before hand, as the idea of the course is to eat what you make...

If you are in Klong Moung don't worry, pick up can still be arranged but there will be a surcharge of 200Baht. From KLong Moung morning pickup will be at 8.00am, afternoon pickup 13:30.

Booking

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Once we have received your booking we will email you confirmation of the availability of your dates. The email will contain a link to our secure credit card payment gateway from which you have the choice of paying a deposit on your booking with either a VISA or a Master Card. Our secure credit card gateway is implemented with 128 bit encryption in conjunction with the Bank of Asia. Cancellation and Rescheduling You must give at least 1 weeks notice to cancel your booking. If you do cancel, there is a cancellation fee of 10% of the total cost (that's what VISA charges us).. If you cancel with less then a weeks notice we may be unable to refund your payment. If you need to reschedule your booking, please let us know as soon as possible and depending on availability we will do our best to accommodate you. In addition we are now providing refunds for natural disasters. If a natural disaster occurs and your cancellation notice has expired, we will provide a refund of 75% of the booking, or reschedule your booking (depending on customer preference). Natural disasters are limited to Tsunamis, earthquakes, volcanoes, comet strikes and the end of the world. By Clicking on Submit, you are agreeing to these terms and conditions Please enter your full name Enter your e-mail address Select the course you would like. Morning Course Afternoon Course Full Day Course Enter the date you would like to book your course (closed on Sunday) Enter the number of people who wish to come If you have any questions or comments, then feel free to write them in the comment box Comment Box