The Rice Barn Thai Cooking Farm – Half Day Course

Experience the charm of Thai cuisine through a hands-on cooking experience at The Rice Barn Thai Cooking Farm Chiang Mai, a Thai cooking school set in a peaceful atmosphere just outside Chiang Mai city.

The classes focus on hands-on learning – “Learn by Doing, Not Watching.” Each participant has their own individual cooking station equipped with a stove, chopping block, and essential cooking utensils. Professional instructors provide demonstrations, guidance, and assistance throughout the class.

Learn everything from selecting Thai ingredients and balancing authentic Thai flavors to essential cooking techniques, curry paste preparation, and dipping sauces. You will also have the opportunity to discover fresh Thai herbs at The Rice Barn Organic Herb Garden, where you can see, touch, smell, and taste a variety of ingredients used in Thai cuisine.

The Half Day Course includes 5 dishes, with a choice of Morning, Afternoon, or Evening sessions to fit your travel schedule.

Whether you are a complete beginner or already enjoy cooking, the class is designed for everyone to have fun while discovering authentic Thai cuisine. Take home the techniques and recipes you have learned and recreate your favorite Thai dishes for friends and family.

Highlights

⭐️ Prepare and cook authentic Thai dishes yourself through a fully hands-on experience, rather than simply watching demonstrations.

⭐️ Each participant has an individual cooking station equipped with their own stove, chopping block, and cooking utensils.

⭐️ Learn about Thai ingredients, flavor balancing, curry pastes, dipping sauces, and essential Thai cooking techniques.

⭐️ Discover fresh Thai herbs at the Organic Herb Garden, where you can see, touch, smell, and taste ingredients straight from the garden.

⭐️ Vegetarian-friendly options are available, with vegetables or tofu used as substitutes for meat or fish.

The Rice Barn Thai Cooking Farm – Full Day Course 1

Course Menu

Participants will learn and prepare 6 Thai dishes:

1. Soup: Tom Yum Goong (Thai Hot and Sour Prawn Soup)

2. Stir-fried Dish: Fried Chicken with Cashew Nuts

3. Curry: Green Curry or Panang Curry

4. Noodle Dish: Pad Thai

5. Salad: Papaya Salad

6. Dessert: Mango with Sticky Rice

The highlight of Full Day Course 1 – Visit a Local Market is a visit to a local market, where participants can discover Thai ingredients, herbs, spices, and other essential components of Thai cuisine before heading to The Rice Barn Thai Cooking Farm for the hands-on cooking session.

The Rice Barn Thai Cooking Farm – Full Day Course 2

Course Menu

Participants will learn and prepare 6 Thai dishes:

1. Soup: Tom Kha Gai (Chicken in Coconut Milk Soup)

2. Stir-fried Dish: Sweet and Sour Vegetables

3. Curry: Red Curry or Massaman Curry

4. Noodle Dish: Pad See Ew (Fried Wide Noodles)

5. Appetizer: Vegetable Spring Rolls

6. Dessert: Bananas in Coconut Milk

The highlight of Full Day Course 2 – Making a Curry Paste is learning how to make authentic Thai curry paste from scratch. Participants will discover the herbs and spices used in Thai curry pastes, prepare the ingredients, and make their own curry paste to use in a curry dish during the class.

What's Included in the Cooking Course

✅ Visit a local market

✅ Learn how to make Thai curry paste from scratch

✅ Learn how to select and buy Thai ingredients

✅ Learn how to prepare sticky rice

✅ Learn how to combine seasoning sauces to create balanced Thai flavors

✅ Each participant has their own individual cooking station

✅ Learn how to prepare Thai dipping sauces

✅ Tea, coffee, and drinking water are provided

✅ Colour Recipe E-book included

✅ Transportation is available upon request

✅ Each course allows participants to choose 1 curry