GAI
TOM KA
chicken coconut cream & galangal soup
TOD MAN KHAO POD
sweetcorn cakes with fresh cucumber pickle sauce
TOD MAN PLA GUNG
hot spicy fish & prawn cakes with a cucumber & shallot
dressing
KANG KHEAW WAN KUNG
a green curry of prawns & aubergine with sweet basil leaves
YUM NUA
hot sour barbecued beef salad with fresh herbs & chilli lime
dressing
PHAD THAI
fried rice noodles with prawns, crabmeat, egg, tofu &
spicy radish, lime, bean sprouts & peanuts
LAAD NA
noodles with beef and black bean sauce
KHAO NIAW MA MUANG
sweet sticky rice with mango &. coconut milk
GLUAI TOD
fried bananas with sesame seeds |
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Koh
Samui Island,Southern Thailand
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The white sandy
beaches, swaying coconut trees and turquoise waters fulfil the criteria
for most paradise seekers, but beyond this there is a rich culture
and way of life accessible for those who are willing to add an extra
dimension to a beach holiday. While there is much fresh fish and seafood,
the local cuisine of the South reflects the influence of the Malay
immigrants who first populated these shores bringing many of the exotic
vegetables, spices, and herbs that make up the basis of Thai cuisine.
Our chosen location
Laem Set Inn is situated on the southern tip of the island away from
the tourists. The combination of wooden Thai bungalows, air conditioned
rooms and suites amongst the palm trees creates a small tropical village
atmosphere.
Each
one has its own balcony and view of the sea.
The
whole place has a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere and is a perfect place
to dive and snorkle on the beautiful coral reef, sunbathe and swim,
or explore the local islands by boat.
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| Classes
will take place in the shaded cookery course kitchen which has been
especially designed for us and will involve hands on cooking and presentation
of Thai food, along with talks and demonstrations on various special
ingredients used to make this fresh, delicious and healthy cuisine.
Included in the week will be a visit to the local tropical fruit, vegetable
and fish market of Nathon and lunch in a traditional Thai restaurant.
We
will ensure that you will return having a better understanding of the
mysteries of Thai cooking and able to create wonderful and exotic dishes
at home.

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are adding to our week in Koh Samui an optional three day trip to Bangkok.
We have put together a special tour of the spectacular food markets,
and the best restaurants, silk, jewellery, cutlery, Thai handicraft
and furniture shops. You will be staying at the five star Peninsula
Hotel, where each room has a wonderful view overlooking Bangkok and
the river.
Below
is a sample schedule of your week's stay
| DAY
1 |
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| arrival
at Laem Set Inn,welcome drinks & cocktails, dinner |
| DAY
2 |
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introduction to Thai ingredients, class, lunch, afternoon leisure,
class, drinks and dinner |
| DAY
3 |
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talk on Thai herbs and spices, class, lunch, afternoon at leisure,
drinks and dinner |
| DAY
4 |
trip to local food markets, back home for swim, lunch out at local
restaurant, class, drinks and dinner
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| DAY
5 |
class,
lunch, afternoon at leisure, class, drinks and dinner
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| DAY
6 |
| boat
trip to outlying islands for picnic lunch, afternoon at leisure,
swimming, snorkling, drinks and dinner |
| DAY
7 |
| talk
on Thai desserts, class, lunch, afternoon at leisure, class, drinks
and dinner |
| DAY
8 |
| departure |
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