Chinese Favorites with Chef Sergio

Get cozy tonight, and we’ll cook up some of your favorite Chinese food favorites! In this hands-on experience, you'll master the art of crafting some of the most popular Chinese dishes in America, each bursting with authentic flavors. Tonight, you will be preparing a menu of comforting favorites, starting off with a must-have: the Crab Rangoon appetizer. We’ll take light wonton wrappers and fill them with crab and savory cream cheese mixed with scallions, onion, and garlic, then twist them into the iconic four-pointed star shape we know and love before frying them to a golden crisp. For our main, we’re learning how to make a popular Chinese classic: Orange Chicken, crispy fried chicken tossed in a fruity, sweet and tangy sauce that is cooked until it’s a caramelized glaze. And it wouldn’t be Chinese favorites if you didn’t have the Fried Rice. Tonight, you’re taking white rice, eggs, carrots, green onions, peas, and garlic, and sautéing them together with soy sauce, flavorful oyster sauce, and toasted sesame oil for a nutty and savory flavor finish. As a side, we will have Wonton Soup with Dumplings. We’ll demonstrate how to create pillowy Dumplings filled with pork or shrimp, along with the basics of creating a savory soup broth. Rounding out tonight’s menu, you will prepare Bok Choy, a common and versatile green used in many Chinese dishes. Sautéed to perfection with garlic and ginger, this bright vegetable is a perfect companion to the heavier main dishes. To end your evening, we’ll share a simple and light dessert of Ice Cream paired with an Almond Biscuit for a creamy, crunchy finish. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a culinary enthusiast, this class promises to be a fun night with delicious food!