Master the art of fragrance and color with a golden staple in Middle Eastern cuisines.
This cooking class with Chef Giselle reveals the art of saffron long-grain rice, crafted with patience, intuition and respect for tradition. Discover techniques for incorporating saffron into not only rice but also everyday meals to enhance flavor and fragrance.
You’ll learn how each grain is washed, soaked, parboiled and steamed to achieve a wonderful aroma and texture. The menu includes a finely diced salad with tomato, cucumber and mint, crispy saffron basmati rice and a comforting chicken korma dish. The experience is completed with vermicelli noodles with pistachios soaked in sweet milk. Book this class today!
Guests are welcome to provide wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
With basmati rice, saffron, barberry, almond and pistachios
Chicken Korma
With chicken, spices and yellow split peas
Firnee Dessert
With vermicelli noodles, pistachios and milk
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
Passionate about creating art through food, Chef Giselle blends strong culinary foundations with international expertise to create unforgettable menus. Whether teaching children the basics of baking or designing creative menus for private events, the chef makes gourmet cuisine approachable for aspiring cooks of all ages, backgrounds and dietary preferences, infusing each dish with style, innovation and finesse.
Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.This experience is not refundable as it includes a meal kit.
Chef Giselle will travel to guests within Toronto for this experience.
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Master the art of fragrance and color with a golden staple in Middle Eastern cuisines.
This cooking class with Chef Giselle reveals the art of saffron long-grain rice, crafted with patience, intuition and respect for tradition. Discover techniques for incorporating saffron into not only rice but also everyday meals to enhance flavor and fragrance.
You’ll learn how each grain is washed, soaked, parboiled and steamed to achieve a wonderful aroma and texture. The menu includes a finely diced salad with tomato, cucumber and mint, crispy saffron basmati rice and a comforting chicken korma dish. The experience is completed with vermicelli noodles with pistachios soaked in sweet milk. Book this class today!
Guests are welcome to provide wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
With basmati rice, saffron, barberry, almond and pistachios
Chicken Korma
With chicken, spices and yellow split peas
Firnee Dessert
With vermicelli noodles, pistachios and milk
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
Chef Giselle is an experienced professional. Her dedication and genuine passion for excellence, combined with her warm and approachable nature, make her a great host. She has a natural ability to create meaningful and memorable experiences!
Please allow 24-48 hours for Chef Giselle to respond. Please note Chef Giselle is not able to message you back but can only accept or reject your request.