The Cooks’ Tour – Chinese: Saturday 28 March

Discover the bold flavours of Chinese home cooking in this new edition of the Cooks’ Tour at Dandenong Market.

With decades of culinary expertise, chef Tim Hollands & cook Leana Nguyen will guide you through the aromatic world of Chinese cuisine during this 3.5-hour experience.

First, explore the Market’s seasonal produce – eggplants, green beans, ripe tomatoes, cucumbers, and farm-fresh eggs – alongside essential aromatics like garlic, ginger, spring onions, chilies, and coriander. Then, dive into a live cooking demonstration where you’ll learn the art of hand-pulling noodles and balancing the flavours of soy sauce, sesame oil, Shaoxing wine, oyster sauce, and Sichuan peppercorn.

Your experience then concludes with the best part of any cooking class – a shared feast of your creations!

Perfect for adventurous foodies, home cooks, and anyone curious about authentic Chinese home-style flavours. Spots are limited, so book now!

Included in your experience:

• Guided market tour
• Chinese cooking demonstration with expert tips and tricks
• 5-course lunch to enjoy the dishes together
• Intimate group size
• Recipe card to recreate the dishes at home
• Notepad and pen
• Free parking on site

The Menu:

Hand-Pulled Noodles with Complimentary Sauces
Learn to make and hand-pull your own noodles from scratch, paired with spicy, nutty sesame, and tangy soy-vinegar sauces.

Steamed Eggplant with Soy-Garlic Vinaigrette
Silky steamed eggplant dressed in a fragrant garlic ginger, soy and sesame vinaigrette.

Tomato & Egg Stir-Fry
A comforting, colourful dish of soft scrambled eggs and juicy tomatoes, simple, quick, and deeply nostalgic for many Chinese homes.

Sichuan-Style Green Beans
Crisp-fried beans tossed with garlic, chilli, and Sichuan pepper corns.

Cucumber Salad with Garlic & Black Vinegar
Smashed cucumbers tossed in garlic, black vinegar, and sesame oil. A cool, refreshing side that balances the meal.