Overview
Chengdu is famed for its culinary gems, especially the iconic Mapo Tofu. Join our 4-5 hour workshop to explore the art of handmade tofu, from grinding soybeans to crafting it from scratch. Visit a local spice market to discover essential Sichuan ingredients, then learn in a traditional workshop over a cup of Sichuan tea. A professional chef will guide you through making tofu, soy milk, and tofu brain using a stone mill, Learn the process of making handmade tofu, which mainly includes soaking soybeans, grinding them into pulp, filtering, boiling the pulp, adding bittern for coagulation, and pressing into shape. while teaching you to cook Mapo Tofu. End by savoring your creations with beers or refreshing drinks. This hands-on experience offers a deep dive into Sichuanâs rich culinary traditions.
Why travelers book this
What's Included
- Professional guide and master chef
- Recipes
- Tea/ Water /Beer
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Food tasting
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting point, pickup options and start time are confirmed on Viator before checkout.
Itinerary
Stop 1
During this 4-5 hours unique cooking workshop, youâll be taken into an authentic local spice market to explore it with fun challenges to complete and learn different species of Sichuan spices and ingredients that will be used in the following cooking class. The class will be carried out in a traditional Sichuan style courtyard. Youâll be treated with Sichuan local tea as itâs localâs custom to treat friends and visitors. After that, you then will be guided to start the cooking process by a professional chef in a cozy kitchen. The chef will teach you how to make Tofu from the beans with a millstone, you will know how to make soy milk and Tofu Brain at the same time. This is a really hands-on experience, you are not only learning tofu making but cutting skill and Mapo tofu cooking. Finally, you can enjoy the dishes made by yourself along with some beers or beverages. For itâs really informative, interesting and fun, this class will be an unforgettable experience in your lifetime.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult