The class time listed is U.S. Eastern Time (NY/DC).

Master this super easy and tasty tofu dish and learn the basics of stir-frying vegetables like kale or spinach. Vegetarian options are available.

For your shopping list, here is the mapo tofu recipe and for the leafy green stir-fry, pick up a leafy green of your choice, and some ginger, scallions, and garlic plus soy sauce and/or oyster sauce.

I will be online 15 minutes before each class to chat, answer questions, and allow guests to introduce themselves. The class will last approximately 1.5 hours. 

Register for the class here.

Suggested donation: $25 or more by PayPal.

Feel free to ask friends and family to join but make sure they also RSVP!

There are some special ingredients you may want to shop for in advance. They are optional but add a unique, authentic flavor to what we'll be cooking: 

Sichuan peppercorns: available at Chinese/Asian grocers or on Amazon. 

Broad bean paste: available at Chinese/Asian grocers or on Amazon.

The class time listed is U.S. Eastern Time (NY/DC).

Don’t throw away leftover rice – make my fried rice, flavored with a secret American ingredient. I will also show you how to make an Asian coconut rice pudding and Chinese juk (rice porridge) with your leftover grains. Vegetarian versions are available. Have 4-5 cups of cold or leftover rice handy for the class.

The shopping list for the fried rice: 2-3 cups leftover rice, 2-4 scallions (or 1 leek), 2-3 garlic cloves, 4 eggs, 1 medium carrot, 1/2 cup green peas (preferable fresh), 1/2 pound diced cooked ham, bacon or other meat (or smoked tofu), salt, pepper, 2 tablespoons cooking oil, and good old-fashioned American yellow mustard.

The shopping list for the rice pudding is: 1 cup leftover rice, 1 cup coconut milk, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 tbs vanilla, 1/4 tsp, salt and a choice of your soft fruit (banana, mango, peaches etc).

And if you want to make juk (Chinese congee), just have some extra rice and water on hand.

I will be online 15 minutes before each class to chat, answer questions, and allow guests to introduce themselves. The class will last approximately 1.5 hours. 

Register for the class by clicking here.

Suggested donation: $25 or more by PayPal.

Feel free to ask friends and family to join but make sure they also RSVP!

Learn several delicious Chinese dishes that you can probably make with items already in your kitchen and fridge!

Jen will be online half an hour before each class to chat, answer questions, and allow guests to introduce themselves. The class will last approximately 1 hour. 

Suggested donation: $25 or more by PayPal or Venmo.

RSVP to classes@blacksesamekitchen.com. Zoom information and shopping list will be sent with your confirmation. Recipes will be sent the day before the class.

Do forward to your friends and family but make sure they also RSVP!

All class times are U.S. Eastern Standard Time (New York/D.C.)

Learn this authentic Sichuan noodle dish and a popular vegetable dish to complement it. (Vegetarian substitutions are available.)

Jen will be online half an hour before each class to chat, answer questions, and allow guests to introduce themselves. The class will last approximately 1 hour. 

Suggested donation: $25 or more by PayPal or Venmo.

RSVP to classes@blacksesamekitchen.com. Zoom information and shopping list will be sent with your confirmation. Recipes will be sent the day before the class.

Do forward to your friends and family but make sure they also RSVP!

There are some special ingredients you may want to shop for in advance. They are optional but add a unique, authentic flavor to what we'll be cooking: 

Sichuan peppercorns: available at Chinese/Asian grocers or on Amazon. 

All class times are U.S. Eastern Standard Time (New York/D.C.)

Jen teams up with her celebrity chef friend Pichet Ong (@pichetong) for another Southeast Asian class. We’re making Pad Thai — the most frequently ordered takeout dish in the U.S. since the pandemic began! — and quick and easy tapioca dessert.

Jen will be online half an hour before each class to chat, answer questions, and allow guests to introduce themselves. The class will last approximately 1 hour. 

Suggested donation: $25 or more by PayPal or Venmo.

RSVP to classes@blacksesamekitchen.com. Zoom information and shopping list will be sent with your confirmation. Recipes will be sent the day before the class.

Do forward to your friends and family but make sure they also RSVP!

All class times are U.S. Eastern Standard Time (New York/D.C.)

Learn Chinese stir-frying techniques to make two homestyle dishes with a little meat and a lot of flavor. (Vegetarian substitutions are available; other vegetables can be substituted for brussel sprouts.)

Jen will be online half an hour before each class to chat, answer questions, and allow guests to introduce themselves. The class will last approximately 1 hour. 

Suggested donation: $25 or more by PayPal or Venmo.

RSVP to classes@blacksesamekitchen.com. Zoom information and shopping list will be sent with your confirmation. Recipes will be sent the day before the class.

Do forward to your friends and family but make sure they also RSVP!

There are some special ingredients you may want to shop for in advance. They are optional but add a unique, authentic flavor to what we'll be cooking: 

Sichuan peppercorns: available at Chinese/Asian grocers or on Amazon. 

Broad bean paste: available at Chinese/Asian grocers or on Amazon.

Join Jen on her birthday for a special noodle class — she’ll teach you how to make different styles of Chinese noodles by hand, including hand-rolled noodles, cat’s ears (orecchiette), and one very long “longevity” birthday noodle. All you’ll need is flour and water for the noodles, though recipes for broth and sauces will be provided.

Jen will be online half an hour before each class to chat, answer questions, and allow guests to introduce themselves. The class will last approximately 1 hour. 

Suggested donation: $25 or more by PayPal or Venmo.

RSVP to classes@blacksesamekitchen.com. Zoom information and shopping list will be sent with your confirmation. Recipes will be sent the day before the class.

Do forward to your friends and family but make sure they also RSVP!