Brilliant Bao @ Oxford Street

Dive into the art of making traditional Chinese steamed buns in this hands-on class, where you’ll learn to create soft, pillowy bao from scratch. Guided by expert chefs, you’ll uncover the secrets to making a dreamy bao dough, shape pre-proved balls into perfect little pillows, and cook them to perfection in traditional bamboo steamers. Along the way, you’ll enhance your knife skills by preparing a carrot and mooli pickle and a crunchy smashed cucumber salad, and learn to balance the flavors of a slightly spicy, sweet, and salty Kung Pao dressing.

During the session, you’ll stir-fry free-range chicken or oyster mushrooms in your Kung Pao sauce and fill your bao with the succulent filling along with your freshly prepared pickles and salad. Once your creations are ready, you’ll take a seat at the chef’s table to enjoy your homemade bao or pack them to take home. The class includes all ingredients, equipment, and aprons, with easy-to-follow demonstrations, a digital recipe pack, and hands-on guidance at your cooking station. Water is provided throughout, and additional drinks are available for purchase. The class duration covers both cooking and dining, offering a complete immersive experience of Chinese culinary techniques.