TOP 10 ARABIC COOKING CLASSES IN SOMA, SAN FRANCISCO

Preserved lemons are the jewels of our pantry. A staple in the Arab Mediterranean, these salt-cured fruits pack a piquant but savory flavor that adds instant complexity and a salty bite to sauces, stews and other savory and sweet eats.

Falafel is a popular Middle Rastern dish, made from raw chickpeas, herbs, garlic, onion, and spices like cumin, turmeric and coriander, mixed together and shaped into a ball then deep fried for perfect crispiness on the outside yet fluffy and flavorful on the inside!

Take a culinary journey around the world and add some global inspiration to your menu. Join us for WOT Saudi Arabia, where Chef Laith shares with you how to prepare some of his favorite dishes from his time growing up in Jubail.

Chicken Crepes cooking class is offered by Cooking With Joni. Joni brings fun into the kitchen! You leave your classes with the confidence to replicate the recipes and experience them in your own kitchen.

During this fun, interactive class you will learn how to make a beautiful, colorful Mezze Platter. Impress your friends the next time you have them over, by learning how to make these delicious dips/starters. 

Freehkeh is a green wheat, harvested before gluten develops and roasted to extract from the chaff, lending a subtle smoky flavor. It's a nutritious, delcious ingredient to introduce into your vegetarian and gluten free repertoire!??

Under the direction of Chef Jennifer, participants prepare and enjoy a three-course lunch using ingredients sourced from Pike Place Market.

Much of what’s distinctive about Arab cuisine comes down to the spices, and in this class Nadia Tommalieh will show you how to integrate these inimitable flavors into your kitchen.

Middle Eastern Plate workshop are offered by Red Basket for all ages and skill level. The chef uses the best local, fresh, and seasonal ingredients to prepare deliciously healthy menus to please your well being, from exclusively vegetarian and vegans to those who eat a bit of everything. 

Get ready for your taste buds to be awakened by the fabulous flavors of the Middle East.  We’ll start with Baba Ghanouj, a smoky roasted eggplant spread, then it’s on to Hummus, probably the most popular Middle Eastern dip.