Malaysian Masterclass Series

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Celebrity chef hosts Manchester's original cooking experience

Since 2007 Ning has pioneered cookery classes in Malaysian food, hosted in our beautiful restaurant in Manchester’s Northern Quarter. Now for the first time we bring you a series of exciting themed masterclasses with our very own celebrity chef Norman Musa.

Learn more about our chef here.

Showcasing the amazing diversity of delicious Malaysian cuisine, you will learn how to cook some of Malaysia’s most distinctive and iconic dishes found on the streets and in the homes of different parts of this multicultural country. Preparing and cooking from scratch, Chef Norman will guide the novice to experienced alike in developing your knowledge and techniques in a culinary adventure.

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Expect a culinary adventure on each class

Each class will take place on a Saturday (so no early Sunday mornings involved!) in our restaurant and kitchen and will involve a minimum of starter, main course and dessert. You will be able to enjoy expert, friendly tuition from Chef Norman and his team; enjoy your cooking afterwards with wine/beer or non-alcoholic drink and get to take some of it away too if you wish; and receive a full pack of recipes, background reading and starter spice pack. Plus you will have the opportunity to buy Norman’s book at an exclusively discounted price and buy the essential ingredients to get cooking at home. Very much hands-on, each masterclass will also include an inspirational introduction to the theme of the day.

Book today or order as a perfect gift

We expect these classes to be sought after with no more than 10 guests on each class. When booking you must specify the date of the class you wish to join, or wish to purchase as a gift for someone. (If you are unable to do so, then you are welcome to purchase general Ning gift vouchers but this does NOT guarantee a place - it is the recipient's responsibility to book.)

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Masterclass 1: Malaysian Heritage Cuisine

Choice of dates: Saturdays 11 Feb, 25 Feb or 24 March 2012, 10am to 2.30pm - all sold out; waiting list only

Price & availability: £125 per person; 10 places each class

Malaysia’s heritage is fascinating – from Arab and Indian traders to Chinese immigrants to Portuguese colonists, the peoples of Malaysia are not only Malay. The resulting melting pot of cuisine makes it difficult to pin-down uniquely Malaysian dishes. So in the first theme of the year, Chef Norman builds on his research of Malaysia’s some 6,000 recipes to highlight some notable distinctively Malaysian dishes from its past. This class will give you a real insight into essential flavours and traditional techniques of Malaysian food that have stood the test of time.

Provisional menu:

• Masak Lemak Cili Padi
• Asam Pedas Melaka
• Rendang Tok Perak

Masterclass 2: Malaysian Street Food

Choice of dates: Saturdays 12 May, 26 May or 16 June 2012, 10am to 2.30pm - all sold out; waiting list only

Price & availability: £125 per person; only 5 places per class

Street food in Malaysia is a foodie’s heaven. Seriously great, affordable food can be had on the streets of every town and village. Penang, Norman’s home state, is the capital of Malaysia’s street food and it is the passion of the streets of Georgetown in particular that Chef Norman will bring to life in this class. A unique opportunity, this class will take place in his kitchen and will involve a master class in wok techniques using our wok range. This is a real art and understanding it will really transform your stir-fries and fried noodle dishes. Get the Malaysian street food buzz with this extra-special, theatrical masterclass.

Provisional menu:

• Cucur Udang
• Char Kuey Teow
• Apam Balik

Masterclass 3: Malaysian Nyonya Cuisine

Choice of dates: Saturdays 27 Oct, 10 Nov or 24 Nov 2012, 10am to 2.30pm

Price & availability: £125 per person; 10 places per class

‘Nyonya’ cuisine is unique to Malaysia and Singapore, representing the distinctive heritage of Chinese immigrants who inter-married with local Malays. Originating in the historical city of Melaka in south west Malaysia, this fusion of Chinese, Malay and Portuguese influences dates back to the 16^th Century when the Portuguese colonized this part of the region. A dying culinary art, interest is growing back in Malaysia to rejuvenate this wonderfully flavoursome food and Chef Norman’s research will demonstrate how delicious it is. From the sweet and soury ingredients, the historical influences to the specific techniques in cooking, you will be treated to what’s probably the UK’s only masterclass in this style of cuisine.

Provisional menu:

• Kari Kapitan Ayam
• Otak-otak
• Kuih Cara

HOW TO BOOK? MORE INFO? Call 0845 519 2878, drop us a line here or buy tickets online below (transaction fee & postage applies):