Fast & Easy Chinese Favorites

Master the art of effortless meal prep with a menu designed to taste even better over time! Join Evelyn for an exciting cooking class featuring flavorful Chinese drunken sesame chicken paired with a crisp seaweed cucumber salad. You will learn the technique of gently poaching chicken in water to keep the meat wonderfully tender and soft. Once cooled, the shredded chicken is soaked in rice wine to deeply intensify the savory flavors. Alongside the chicken, we will make a refreshing seaweed cucumber salad that holds up beautifully in the refrigerator for up to a week, making it the ultimate make-ahead dish for busy weeks.

Last but not least, Evelyn will surprise you with her own additional dish to enhance the meal experience for the evening! She will only reveal the dish or treat in class when everyone gathers. Come hungry and see what delightful surprises are in store for the evening as you elevate your meal-prep routine with delicious, make-ahead friendly recipes!

Dietary Note: To preserve the authenticity of these traditional dishes, ingredient substitutions cannot be accommodated in this session. Please note that recipes may contain wheat, nuts, coconut milk and/or shellfish. Please contact Access (access@cvsdvt.org) with questions or concerns, prior to registration.

For students aged 13 and older.

This is a participatory cooking class. A small group of students will work together at each cooking station to complete the recipe on the night's menu.

"Evelyn is such an enthusiastic instructor, and draws on her life experiences to share her joy of Asian cooking. I love her classes."

Evelyn Sun

Instructor

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Born and raised in Malaysia, Evelyn brings a rich cultural heritage and a lifelong love of food to everything she does. She moved to Canada on a scholarship, where she met her husband of 25 years. Together, they’ve raised two children and cultivated a shared passion for exploring the world—especially through its cuisines. As a family, they’ve traveled extensively across Europe, Asia, Australia, Canada, and the United States, often charting their journeys one delicious meal at a time.

With over 30 years of teaching experience—primarily in music—Evelyn is a natural educator. Her curiosity and creativity in the kitchen have led her to teach culinary classes in a variety of settings, host pop-up dinners, and even cater intimate gatherings. She is especially passionate about the vibrant, diverse flavors of Southeast Asia, and has a deep understanding of traditional ingredients and techniques. Evelyn excels at recreating authentic dishes with a creative touch, making bold flavors accessible—even when hard-to-find ingredients need substitution.

Whether she’s teaching a group how to craft a Malaysian curry or sharing food stories from her travels, Evelyn’s warmth and enthusiasm make her classes an inviting and memorable experience.