Short and Sweet: Soondubu - Korean Soft Tofu Stew
A hands-on in-person cooking class culminating in a dinner served with wine and beer. This class is limited to 14 students. See our registration and cancellation policies here.
Join Elise to make Soondubu, a comforting Korean soft tofu stew in this Short and Sweet class! We’ll start by crafting a flavorful base by balancing rich pork with the delicate taste of fresh seafood in a velvety, spicy broth, complemented by the silky texture of the soft tofu. We’ll end the class with a delicious bowl of homemade soondubu, spoonfuls of freshly steamed rice, and bright, crunchy seasoned vegetables in between each bite!
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Soondubu-jjigae: Soft tofu stew with seafood and pork
Freshly Steamed Rice
Seasonal Namul: seasoned side dish using the season’s best vegetables
This menu contains the following common allergens: Egg, Fish, Sesame, Shellfish, Soy. If you have allergies or dietary restrictions that concern your ability to cook along, please e-mail info@18reasons.org before purchasing a ticket.
Let’s Cook Together!
Born and raised in Colorado, Elise Hayashi grew up in a family where knowing how to use a paring knife was more important than riding a bicycle. This sparked her passion for food and cooking at an early age, and she enthusiastically relocated to the Bay Area to study nutrition science at UC Berkeley. Outside of the classroom, Elise helped implement childhood obesity and exercise research, and worked as a pastry assistant to fill her free time with galettes and mousses. She also broadened her experience with food by studying and cooking her way through the Mediterranean diet in Italy, and working on an organic farm in Japan. Now, she is excited to merge her gastronomic backgrounds, and lean into her Japanese and Korean heratige to share her love of food with the 18 Reasons community. During the rare moments when she is not eating, Elise can be found trying out new sports, playing and listening to live music, or wandering the aisles of grocery stores and farmers' markets.
