Vietnamese on a Weeknight: Chicken Pho and More

A hands-on in-person cooking class culminating in a dinner served with wine and beer. This class is limited to 14 students. Review our registration and cancellation policies here.

Tired of the weeknight dinner scramble? Spending too much money on meal kit delivery services?  This class teaches you how to create bold Vietnamese dishes that fit perfectly into busy weeknight schedules—bringing exciting flavors to your table without the all-day commitment. Make a party-worthy shrimp lollipop, fly a crisp mung bean pancake packed with protein, and brew a soul-warming pot of chicken pho. Linda will also include a quick dessert that will wow your friends: fish sauce caramel that adds umami, salt, and sweet to any ice cream (we’re partial to the flavors made by our friends at Bi-Rite Creamery). 

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Chao Tom—Sugarcane Shrimp with Nuoc Cham 

Banh Xeo—Crispy Mungbean Crepes with Shrimp and Pork, Mushroom, and Asian Herbs

Chicken Pho—Chicken with Rice Noodles, Herbs, Lime

Bi-Rite Creamery Roasted Banana + Vanilla Ice Cream with Fish Sauce Caramel    

This menu contains the following common allergens: Fish, Shellfish, Dairy. There are options available if you're allergic to peanuts, but they involve tree nuts. 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!

Linda Tay Esposito is a teaching chef whose food represents a tribute and a commitment to the authenticity of the cuisines of the Pacific Rim. For the last two decades, Linda has shared her passion and knowledge of East and Southeast Asian cuisines by teaching at many notable cooking schools in the Bay Area. An all around food professional, Linda works on placemaking projects by building equitable food systems through the intersectional lens of food, sustainability and equity. She led the development of La Cocina’s municipal marketplace as well as the food program at the Presidio Tunnel Tops. She currently works on ground floor activation initiatives at several affordable housing projects in San Francisco. Linda's specialties include Malaysian cuisine, Chinese cuisine, and various Southeast Asian cuisines. She teaches both public and private cooking classes and hosts pop-up dinners at 18 Reasons.

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