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Online Cooking Class
$49
Classic Chinese Soup Dumplings
With Chef Li
(4.9)
$53.99 PER PERSON
including fees
75-minute class hosted on Zoom. Tax included
Your CHEF
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Your Menu
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
About This Experience
Chicken stock
Powdered gelatin, preferably unflavored Knox Gelatine
All-purpose flour
Ground pork
Cooking oil
Ginger
Garlic
Spring onions
Salt
Light soy sauce
Chinese cooking wine
White sugar
Cornstarch
Sesame oil
White peppercorn powder, optional
Chinkiang vinegar (black vinegar)
Chinese white rice vinegar
Japanese or Persian cucumbers
Red bird chili, optional
Dried red chilies
Sichuan peppercorns
Bay leaf
Cinnamon bark
Fresh cilantro
Medium mixing bowls
Rolling pin, ideally Asian style rolling pin which is around 10 inches
Steamer pot and steamer basket
Parchment paper
Plastic wrap
Pastry knife
Sauce pan or small frying pan
Slotted spoon or spatula
Cutting board
Knife
Measurement cups and spoons
Chopsticks
Kitchen scale
Chinese soup spoon or any soup spoon
Small sauce plate
WHY GUESTS LOVE THIS CLASS
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Verified guest reviews for this class
Debbi Thomson .
What a fun class making Chinese soup dumplings. I learned so much in a short time and the results were delicious! We had a feast after the class. Chef Li was a wonderful teacher with good advice and demonstrations of her techniques.
Robynleigh o.
I loved her and her class. It was so informative and interesting.
isabele s.
We took the Classic Chinese Soup Dumplings. Our group event was so much fun and we loved the food. Everything was delicious. Thank you so much Chef Li, we appreciate all your tips and tricks. It was such a great class! I personally can't wait to make it again.
Debbi Thomson .
What a fun class making Chinese soup dumplings. I learned so much in a short time and the results were delicious! We had a feast after the class. Chef Li was a wonderful teacher with good advice and demonstrations of her techniques.
Andrea F.
These dumplings were absolutely wonderful and as good as any I’ve had at really good dumpling restaurants!! Definitely recommend
Steven W.
Very engaging and clear. Useful and informative class.
Damaris M.
Excellent class. Chef Li was professional, knowledgeable, and approachable. She provided some education on food science as we made the dumplings, which was fun. She also organized the class in an efficient way.
Jenny K.
Very knowledgeable and clear with directions. I wanted to give my mom a unique Mother’s Day gift and now she’s hooked!
IAN M.
Very informative with good tips!
JEFF T.
Class was excellent! Chef Li made it super easy to follow all of her steps. It was great to see her technique in person - made it so much clearer than just trying to follow a typical recipe. AND the dumplings were excellent! Would definitely recommend!
Excellent experience. My daughter and I had so much fun.
George S.
What a great class! Very approachable and easy to understand. Thank you for helping us expand our culinary skills!
Dora B.
This was a fun, tasty experience!
Sarah L.
Chef Li was extremely informative and made it easy to follow along with the process. We enjoyed her class very much.
Marcia B.
Chef li is an amazing chef ..the pace a bit rapid but overall learned so much about tasty cucumber salad and preparation of dim sum .I videotaped the process so I don’t forget Delicious Chinese dinner tonight
Jennifer kramer K.
I really enjoyed the class and loved the end product. Learned new techniques. The dumplings turned out surprisingly well for the first attempt. A little too fast paced.
Tanner N.
This class was great we loved the dumplings and will definitely look for more classes taught by Chef Li. Chef Li was very informative and kept the class interesting, and again the dumplings were delicious!
Kim H.
Thank you Chef Li
Tina K.
Excellent class! Well-paced and well-presented. I learned several new skills and my family is thrilled! I highly recommend Chef Li.
Shelley T.
Chef Li did a great job taking us through creation of this recipe! She is patient, easy to follow, took questions as they were raised without interrupting the flow of the class, and was quite informative regarding much of the culture and practices behind this dish. It was great fun and I will continue practicing my dough pleating skills- I need to practice a lot,HOWEVER, the recipe was delicous!
Pam L.
The webinar ran very long. I feel that more prep work before starting would have helped. The recipes were delicious.
Mac H.
She did a fantastic job!
Melanie A.
Awesome
Ellen C.
Great class! Would just suggest going a bit slower and perhaps repeating each step several times. Thank you so much!
Nell K.
Great!
Katlyn B.
well paced
Madara Bremane .
The class was great, and everything was explained really well.
Mallika Chawla .
Chef Li was super informative and patient, I thoroughly enjoyed the class with her and will definitely be practicing homemade soup dumplings again soon!
Mark K.
Clear instructions, good pace, and while there is downtime, lots of interesting food history. Would absolutely take more of chef's classes!
Kerry C.
You can tell she is an expert at making this recipe but was still able to explain in a way for us novices.
Brittany A.
We had a wonderful class with Chef Li! She went at a nice pace and answered any questions that we had. We would have never attempted these recipes on our own and were really excited to have learned a new skill in making soup dumplings! We will definitely take another Cozymeal class in the future.
Karen L.
Wonderful class, great instructions, and Chef Li did such an excellent job providing details to encourage the best of outcomes. The food was delicious. My husband loved tasting the prepared dishes. I will make these recipes again and again. During the cooking class, I did not feel overwhelmed, Chef Li provided the best of instructions prior to class and during class. I will sign up with Chef Li again and again. Wonderful experience!! 100 % satisfied with the class, Chef Li, and the delicious food.
Jesse G.
Class was well taught and Chef Li was very informative.
Dionne B.
Fantastic Class! I will look forward to learning with Chef Li again in the future.
Professional and knowledgeable!
amelia y.
Chef Li created a great cooking experience. We managed to make a technical dish with ease! My husband and I doubled our recipe and enjoyed a huge lunch after. I can’t wait to make these dumplings again. Thank you for the wonderful lesson, Chef Li!
Sarah H.
We had such a great time with Chef Li! Lovely salad idea to go with the dumplings! We only wish we could have been in person to figure out how to make the dumplings as good as her!
Nick R.
Very fun an informative class!
Wonderful class! Chef Li was lovely and the step-by-step directions were great. The food was delicious!
Jennifer M.
So helpful and informative and encouraging. Class had a great pace!
Maria S.
Fun class! Highly recommend.
Gail V.
Great class and delicious dumplings
Shaina R.
This was a wonderful class! We took it to learn something new in the kitchen and I was worried it might be a little ambition given my limited knowledge of this cuisine, but Chef Li was great at explaining the techniques and we loved our dumplings! Already signed up for another class with her in a couple of weeks.
It was so easy to follow Chef Li throughout the recipes. She demonstrated complex techniques by breaking it down into steps and repeating. The soup dumplings and cucumber salad were so delicious. Highly recommend this class!
Rebecca H.
Excellent class, Chef Li explained the steps very well. She also provided a lot of information about the history of the dish which was very interesting and filled the time while kneading the dough.
Justine B.
Chef Li did a great job showing us how to make soup dumplings and cucumber salad. Everything tasted amazing and we got to share the experience with my whole family.
Darcy H.
Amazing class! Easy to follow and turned out delicious!
Heather S.
Fantastic job. The food was delicious. Made a great date night.
Monique L.
It was a great class, thank you!
Jill J.
My team of 40 people located throughout North, Central and South America really enjoyed our cooking lesson with Chef Li. I highly recommend the Chinese Dumplings class as a virtual team activity. Little prep. beforehand, cost conscious, challenging but not to the point that you could not follow ... just needed to have everything handy. Great options for the vegetarians, vegans, and gluten free people on our team. Chef Li is fun, communicated well with me prior to the event to ensure our team had dietary substitutions, and Chef Li is a fantastic instructor. I will definitely enroll in another cozymeal class that she teaches! Some team members prepared great looking dumplings, some not as pretty but ALL tasted great. We love the smashed cucumber salad too!
Karlene .
It was a very fun experience and I learned a lot!! The soup dumplings and smashed cucumber salad were both delicious. Thank you!
Heather S.
Great class. I never thought I could make dumplings, but they were amazing!
Russell H.
Chef Li is knowledgeable and passionate about the food she cooks. If you prepare ahead of time as she requests, you’ll go through the class with no problems. Can’t wait to try another of her classes!
Wonderful Class! The recipe was delicious. Chef Li was super helpful and a great teacher.
Troy T.
Chef did a great job. Highly informative. Had a great time.
Jacobin Z.
Excellent class and teacher. I loved it so much I made the recipe again the next day just to make sure I had it down. Will look for more courses with Chef Li. Thanks for a great experience.
Pam S.
It would be nice moving forward to have ingredients in Cups or ounces rather than grams Other than that, I really loved the class
Carmen E.
Chef Li was wonderful! She took her time to explain things. The Xiao long Bao tasted delicious! I learned a lot! Can’t wait for the next class! This class was done online via zoom and it was easy to follow along.
Alyssa A.
So informative! We learned so much about Chinese food and culture. She made making soup dumplings less imitating, we had a blast during her class, and I would take another class from her any time!
Morgan
She was great to work with and the dumplings were all delicious. (even the messy ones)
Erin
Chef Li was so patient and explained everything really well. Our repetitive questions of "can we sub this for this" or "how much of that ingredient again" were handled so well.
Dustin S.
Chef Li was a great teacher! I can't believe we learned to make so much in such a short period. Chef Li was very encouraging and reminded us that it takes lots of practice to make perfect dumplings. Ours were not quite as pretty as Chef Li's, but they were very delicious!
Isabella T.
It was truly an amazing experience!!! She was so friendly and extremely helpful. It was a really good beginners class and my mom loved it! Will definitely go to Chef Li again.
Clara Y.
Chef Li was an excellent guide through the daunting prospect of making XLB. After introducing us to the culture and history of XLB, she told us to put away the recipes and 'just follow my flow and you will finish in time'. Although it didn't seem possible when making everything from scratch, it worked! We were all able to have XLB for lunch that day. Chef Li was professionally competent, knowledgeable about Chinese cuisine and substitutions, very clear in her instructions, easy to follow, and I appreciated her distinguishing between details that mattered and details that didn't. The food was delicious - of course, I expected to like the XLB, but I found myself enjoying the smashed cucumber salad so much I plan to make that a part of my regular rotation. Folks in my group were very pleased with their results, including ones who had to make adjustments on the fly. Thank you, Chef!
Andrea F.
Chef Li was wonderful to work with! She did a great job of demonstrating how to make the Chinese Soup Dumplings and teaching all of us a little history and background to make it a very well rounded experience. The recipe was challenging, but she made it very approachable for all of us. Thank you!
Robert W.
My wife and I took Chef Li's class on xiao long bao and it was great! We will definitely be practicing the techniques we learned and highly recommend her classes.
Kim-Han N.
the recipes are delicious and classic! The class has a quick paste so do prepare ahead your ingredients and read the recipes. The technique is difficult so I would recommend reading up or watching youtube videos before or after. I got the twist after some practice. I recommend the class!
Carly S.
GREAT EXPERIENCE! Chef Li is a wonderful chef and facilitator. We offered this call as a national engagement experience for our internal employees. Participants are still talking about how fun this class was and how delicious dumplings are 4 days later, and some have made them again! A wonderful recipe and cooking skill to add to your abilities. Chef Li is a delight, thank you again!
Alexander R.
Chef Li was absolutely wonderful. She was knowledgeable, professional and friendly.... says my wife, as it was in fact my wife who took the class not I. A last minute birthday gift during a global pandemic, and Chef Li came to the rescue.
Jenny P.
Chef Li was amazing. She's so patient and was very knowledgeable. I highly recommend taking a class with her. We did a virtual bachelorette and Chef Li was kind enough to accommodate us. We ended up having a blast cooking with Chef Li! Thank you again for such a memorable time!
Frances
Chef Li was great! It was a super fun and very productive class
Shinya A.
I truly enjoyed this class. It was very informative and thorough. Chef Li answered all the questions in great details. I highly recommend it!
Melissa T.
This class was really fun! Chef Li is a great and knowledgeable teacher and the recipes were absolutely delicious. I look forward to taking more classes led by her.
Patricia I.
Wonderful class and great tasting food! We will definitely take another class with Chef Li!
Karin B.
Very fun and informative. Chef Li also stayed on for extra time for questions and tips
Colleen B.
We had a great time! Thank you Chef Li
Angie W.
Great class! Delicious!
Excellent authentic experience. Be prepared the class moves quickly.
Kate D.
Hands down the best class I’ve taken on this platform thus far. Chef Li taught us so many tips and the recipes produced a delicious meal that has already been repeated several times in our home!!
Susan B.
Chef Li was a great teacher - very educational, and the food was delicious. Truly enjoyed the experience.
Edward K.
Excellent experience. Fun and informative.
Kathy H.
This class was so much fun! Chef Li was very supportive and answered everyone’s questions clearly. Our dumplings came out so well and the cucumber salad was delicious (and this is coming from someone that doesn’t typically like cucumbers or cilantro!)
Adrienne A.
This class was awesome! I would highly recommend it. Chef Li was very informative and a skilled teacher. These dumplings are just about as good as you’d get in a restaurant and it was our first attempt! The cucumber salad was also a delicious addition. I’m so excited that I know how to make soup dumplings now! We will definitely be making more on our own. Thank you!
Kimberly T.
My daughter and I had a great time and Chef Li was so patient with us and the group. She was very personable and loved getting the history and easy conversation as she was cooking. Thank you for a great experience. Kim and katy
Madhu
Chef Li knew her stuff and was also very patient and engaging
Jen G.
great cook, very knowledgeable and diligent.
Bob S.
I appreciates Chef Li's pacing; She seemed to acknowledge that everyone was joining with a different level of experience. And she repeated key steps live so we could really appreciate the technique involved.
Karen
She provided a lot of good information, like talking about the importance of gluten while kneading the dough for the wrappers. Very informative and fun!
Michelle
Great explanation and lively personality. Had so much fun!
Abbey P.
Fast, but informative! We had a lot of fun and even got quite a few soup dumplings! Even the dumplings that leaked were still delicious.
Carolyn C.
Not only fun to make but delicious to eat! Taking Chef Li’s class has opened up so many new ways to approach new and tasty meals.
Alison B.
We had an amazing Lunar New Year dumpling class with Chef Li! It was a large private class but everyone was able to make their dumplings - they were beautiful & delicious! Thank you so much for a great experience!
Suzanne O.
Great class, but the connection was really poor. Every few minutes her screen would freeze making things a little hard to follow. But I loved learning to make soup dumplings and I’ve made them several times now with success.
Janalee D.
I thought this class might be a little intimidating but Chef Li made it very approachable. The food was fantastic and we will definitely make this again.
Beth S.
Absolutely loved the class. I have learned so much. Thoughtful consideration to all the details.
Jeff
Great experience. Chef Li was very helpful. Food was tasty. Would highly recommend.
Mary S.
The menu and recipes were well thought out and fit into the timeline nicely. Chef Li was helpful, friendly and personable. Learned some new skills and flavours.
Kristin F.
Chef Li is amazing! She very patiently explains and demonstrates techniques to guests. Her teaching style is very clear and she takes time to engage with the viewers. Chef Li truly cares about providing a wonderful experience for her students and helping them feel confident to try to create new dishes. This is an excellent class and we highly recommend it.
Great class! Never cooked this type of cuisine in my kitchen before. Very tasty. But a little too fast. If I didn't have everything measured out before hand (including the water), I would have never been able to keep up!
Brooke L.
Chef Li was a delight! She worked with me to create a vegetarian version of our dish, Xiao long bao, and it turned out delicious! My husband made his the traditional way, with pork, and he couldn't believe his taste buds when he tried the vegetarian version, "it tastes like pork!". We're tickled with our new knowledge and plan to make Chef Li's recipes often. Thank you for a smooth and upbeat class! We'll look for you in future bookings, Chef! Bravo!
Laura S.
Chef Li was amazing. She is very knowledgeable and was patient at explaining everything. This was our first Cozymeal class and we really enjoyed it. We will be making Chef Li's delicious soup dumplings for a long time!
So much fun! The dumplings and salad were so yummy :)
KIMBERLY A.
Really good class. The dumplings were great..we ate them all before we had even cleaned the kitchen! Connectivity was an issue but we worked through it.
Jeff D.
What a great class. The chef was informative, patient, and thorough. The result was delicious! Thank you Chef Li
Sharon G.
soup dumplings
We liked the class. But made me a little bit less about gluten and a little more help with ingredients and measurements. Felt rushed at the end. But the food turned out super tasty. Thanks for all the help.
Ann G.
Chef Li is proficient in Chinese cooking and delivered the class with much preparation. I learned good skills and history behind the class. However, there was close to zero class engagement initiated by Chef Li among more than 10 cameras on. Chef Li appeared to be rushing to end the class and abruptly ended the class without addressing all students’ questions. From my perspective (after taking more than 20 virtual cooking classes), Chef Li’s class is very transactional in nature and lack of engagement which is critical for virtual classes due to lack of in-person interactions.
Verified guest reviews for other classes with Chef Li
C. E.
Booked the class Chinese Soup Dumplings with Chef Li in McLean
Chef Li was so great! She taught us the entire process for soup dumplings...from making to dumpling dough, to the filling, to the soup. She was very attentive and I learned so much about technique and purpose. Highly recommend!!
Jessica L.
Booked the class Chinese Soup Dumplings with Chef Li in McLean
We had a wonderful experience learning how to make soup dumplings, hot and sour egg drop soup and smashed cucumber salad! Chef Li was so welcoming and engaging! We enjoyed talking to the other guests as well. I would definitely do another class with Chef Li!
Lisette D.
Booked the class Chinese Soup Dumplings with Chef Li in McLean
Chef Li’s Chinese soup dumpling class was absolutely wonderful from start to finish! She welcomed us into her beautiful home with such warmth and made the experience both fun and approachable. She was an excellent teacher, guiding us step by step through making soup dumplings, cucumber salad, and hot and sour soup. Each dish was absolutely delicious, and we left the class excited to try making them ourselves at home. Highly recommend…we will definitely be taking more classes with Chef Li in the future!
Maureen G.
Booked the class Colorful Chinese Dumplings with Chef Li
Chef Li was really helpful. It's REALLY important you have all of the ingredients set up for the class. I had them chopped and measured. It made it so much easier! Chef Li was patient with questions, explained everything clearly, and had great suggestions. Just loved this class. It was a delicious meal.
Maxwell M.
Booked the class Cantonese Pan-Fried Noodles with Chef Li
My husband and I really enjoyed Chef Li’s Cantonese Cooking class! The food was delicious!
Isabel J.
Booked the class Savoring Thai Cuisine with Chef Li in McLean
Spring rolls, mango rice, and pad Thai
Jerome H.
Booked the class Savoring Thai Cuisine with Chef Li in McLean
Beautiful dishes, great instructions, and cooking/alchemy lessons. Recommendations to bring out flavor and how to be resourceful.
Tiina K.
Booked the class Savoring Thai Cuisine with Chef Li in McLean
Had a wonderful experience! We made spring rolls, papaya salad, pad thai and mango sticky rice. Chef Li was so warm and welcoming. She explained the typical ingredients used in Thai cooking which was extremely helpful, I feel more confident going to the market to purchase them now. I had never heard of palm sugar before this class! Chef Li did a fair amount of prep work ahead of the class, so the group was able to make all of this within reasonable time. We were with two other random couples, and it was so much fun. The food came out so tasty - I especially can't wait to make spring rolls again! So glad we took this class.
Ashley M.
Booked the class Savoring Thai Cuisine with Chef Li in McLean
Chef Li was excellent. Learned a lot and looking forward to making these dishes at home!
Naina S.
Booked the class Savoring Thai Cuisine with Chef Li in Alexandria (West End)
We had a fantastic time during our Thai cooking class with Chef Li. She provided clear instructions and was hands-on in guiding our large group of 13. Our meal was absolutely delicious and everyone was requesting the recipes afterward! It was a joy to have Chef Li in our home and we were discussing our next opportunity to use Cozymeal for a family event/dinner.
Avanti N.
Booked the class Savoring Thai Cuisine with Chef Li in McLean
Chef Li was warm and welcoming, and walked us through preparing a delicious Thai meal packed with flavor. She’s great at guiding the class with tips and tricks to elevate each dish, from seasoning to plating. We had a wonderful time and look forward to trying another one of her classes soon!
Patrick D.
Booked the class Savoring Thai Cuisine with Chef Li in McLean
Wonderful Thai cooking class. Chef Li is so warm, thoughtful and positive. We had such a nice time and the food was delicious. She had a great blend of instruction, streamlining and an informative approach. And a gorgeous kitchen and home. Can’t wait to take another class!
Alyssa W.
Booked the class Chinese Soup Dumplings with Chef Li in McLean
Our dumpling cooking class with Chef Li was wonderful! We both cannot wait to try the recipes again at home and ensure we can do it solo! She was so welcoming and educational the entire process. Her step by step guidance on all the ingredients and cooking/assembly made the evening well worth it! We made so many dumplings from scratch, with plenty to practice with, as well as the cucumber salad and hot & sour soup. We will be back to try her other classes at some time in the future for sure.
Christina Zhou .
Booked the class Colorful Chinese Dumplings with Chef Li
We booked Chef Li for our corporate Lunar New Year event and our team thoroughly enjoyed the class!
Erica S.
Booked the class Chinese Soup Dumplings with Chef Li in McLean
We had such a great time cooking with Chef Li. Her instructions were clear, and she was very friendly and upbeat. We were able to customize each dish to our spice preference level and made enough dumplings and cucumber salad to bring home. Chef Li's kitchen and dining space were perfectly set up for the class. Highly recommend!
Ben D.
Booked the class Traditional Sichuan Cuisine with Chef Li in McLean
We cooked several sichuan dishes all of which were good and flavorful. The green beans, chicken, and tofu dishes were easy to follow and we had great direction by chef Li. Overall would definitely take another class and would recommend it for anyone who is looking for a fun time.
Ashlynn P.
Booked the class Chinese Soup Dumplings with Chef Li in McLean
Chef Li was a tremendous teacher. She had everything prepped, a lovely home, and made learning something new fun. Highly recommend!
Lexi .
Booked the class Traditional Sichuan Cuisine with Chef Li in McLean
Chef Li gives amazing guidance and leads you through delicious recipes in her beautiful home!!!! Excited to remake these recipes at home
Booked the class Cantonese Pan-Fried Noodles with Chef Li
Everything great. Thank you.
Joey S.
Booked the class Traditional Sichuan Cuisine with Chef Li in McLean
Wonderful class!! Highly recommend.
Ashish K.
Booked the class Savoring Thai Cuisine with Chef Li in McLean
Chef Li was very warm and welcoming. It's a great way to learn how to make some of your favorite Thai dishes. My wife and I really enjoyed her class.
Dwight G.
Booked the class Savoring Thai Cuisine with Chef Li in McLean
We had a great time -- enjoyed the process and the food! Chef Li is an excellent instructor.
Matthew D.
Booked the class Chinese Soup Dumplings with Chef Li in McLean
It was such a joy to learn from Chef Li. Chef Li was very organized and we had a great time learning how to make our delicious menu items. I highly recommend taking a class from Chef Li!
David M.
Booked the class Chinese Soup Dumplings with Chef Li in McLean
Chef Li was a fantastic cook and teacher. We had a great time learning with her and would 1000% do it again. Perfect date night and so many leftovers haha.
Alexandra S.
Booked the class Chinese Soup Dumplings with Chef Li in McLean
Chef Li's soup dumpling class was wonderful! We had so much fun during every part of the process. Chef Li is an amazing teacher, she explains the steps to each dish so well!
Joseph C.
Booked the class Chinese Soup Dumplings with Chef Li in McLean
Food was delicious, Chef Li was very engaging, and my kids loved it. We will be back for her traditional Szechuan cuisine class soon!
Kelly Bonafé .
Booked the class Traditional Sichuan Cuisine with Chef Li in McLean
Chef Li was a thorough and patient teacher and we did all the the cooking as participants. Our group had a wonderful time, learned so much, and truly enjoyed our meal and the entire experience! Would definitely recommend!
Megan L.
Booked the class Traditional Sichuan Cuisine with Chef Li in McLean
Wow. Amazing host, fantastic Chef. The perfect evening. 10/10 recommend an experience with Chef Li. Thank you for a wonderful time and sharing your recipes!
Roanna G.
Booked the class Cantonese Pan-Fried Noodles with Chef Li
Thank you
Elizabeth K.
Booked the class Chinese Soup Dumplings with Chef Li in McLean
The experience was great and I learned a lot. I do wish we had had some written recipes that we could bring home.
Sarah E.
Booked the class Traditional Sichuan Cuisine with Chef Li in McLean
We had a great time and learned several new cooking techniques. Highly recommend!
Peter B.
Booked the class Chinese Soup Dumplings with Chef Li in McLean
Awesome experience! Chef Li was a great host and teacher. The food was delicious. She explained each ingredient and step of the cooking process which was a great bonus.
Kathleen G.
Booked the class Chinese Soup Dumplings with Chef Li in McLean
This was such a fun class! My husband and I are so into soup dumplings and we walked away really being able to make them ourselves. And Chef Li was a fantastic host who made us feel welcome in her home and ready for a fun dinner party!
Mark S.
Booked the class Traditional Sichuan Cuisine with Chef Li in McLean
Chef Li was the consummate host! Her home is beautifully decorated and warm, and the kitchen is just the right size for a group to encourage interaction without bumping elbows. I learned a lot - not just how to read from a recipe, but the instincts to have and the things to look for to make the dish really pop! I would highly recommend this class.
Vincent S.
Booked the class Chinese Soup Dumplings with Chef Li in McLean
Four of us (two couples) took Chef Li's "Chinese Soup Dumplings" cooking class, and we LOVED IT! Chef Li is warm and engaging, fun, and clearly loves to to teach and even just to talk about cooking. We brought our own wine, and Chef Li provided everything else. We did the class at Chef Li's home, which is very nicely set up for small cooking classes like ours. The preparation was loads of fun, the food was delicious, a great time was had by all -- and we all agreed that we will take more cooking classes with Chef Li. Bottom line: you will NOT be disappointed!
Jacqueline R.
Booked the class Chinese Soup Dumplings with Chef Li in McLean
We had an incredible time working with Chef Li in her soup dumpling class. Her home is beautiful and welcoming. We learned so many new techniques and ingredient combinations. Chef Li was patient and warm, allowing us to feel comfortable as we learned new things. We highly recommend class with her!
Laura E.
Booked the class Chinese Soup Dumplings with Chef Li in McLean
Great class, great experience. I learned about new ingredients and how to shape the dumplings. Plus there were so many dumplings, it was an all you could eat buffet. I enjoyed meeting the other guests and seeing a little into Chief Li’s home and life too. I recommend and am planning on taking another class. This was a great, fun date night and something different.
Rachel F.
Booked the class Chinese Soup Dumplings with Chef Li in McLean
We had so much fun! Chef Li has a wonderful teaching style and taught us a lot. Would absolutely take another class with her!
Angelica C.
Booked the class Chinese Soup Dumplings with Chef Li in McLean
Very fun and detailed class! Loved every minute of it and getting to eat everything we made. Made a total of 36 soup dumplings which made me appreciate the love and care that goes into make them
Ann W.
Booked the class Chinese Soup Dumplings with Chef Li in McLean
It was a fun class. Chef Li did an excellent job explaining things and made you feel like you were an honored guest in her home.
Hannah T.
Booked the class Chinese Soup Dumplings with Chef Li in McLean
This was an excellent class - Chef Li is knowledgeable and warm, and we learned a lot. We really enjoyed our time, and will definitely use the knowledge we gained in this class in the future!
Jack J.
Booked the class Chinese Soup Dumplings with Chef Li in McLean
My girlfriend and I had an amazing time making the meal with Chef Li. 10/10 recommend!
Tracy K.
Booked the class Chinese Soup Dumplings with Chef Li in McLean
Chef Li was very gracious and made us feel right at home in her kitchen! She paid special attention to our 12 year old niece who joined us for the class and now she can’t wait to make soup dumplings herself at home!! Chef Li was so patient and helpful and the meal was absolutely delicious. We even had leftovers and Chef Li generously provided take home containers.
David T.
Booked the class Traditional Sichuan Cuisine with Chef Li in McLean
Fantastic! Chef Li led us on a culinary adventure! Great food, clear instruction, and wonderful recipes. Can’t wait to try the dishes at home (and to taking another class SOON!). Five stars!
Taylor .
Booked the class Traditional Sichuan Cuisine with Chef Li in McLean
Chef Li was kind, her home was beautiful and the food was great. It was an extremely unique experience, I would 100% do it again.
Alhelà MejÃa Gómez .
Booked the class Colorful Chinese Dumplings with Chef Li
I JUST WISH I HAD HAD A GOOD CAMERA FOCUS AT ALL TIMES, I FELT THAT I LOST SOME INDICATIONS WHEN MOVING AWAY FROM THE CAMERA.
Yabin Lei .
Booked the class Colorful Chinese Dumplings with Chef Li
The class was excellent! . The only thing I would like to recommend is that class participants form small groups and learn to make dumplings real time with Chef Li !
Debbie Brody .
Booked the class Colorful Chinese Dumplings with Chef Li
The class was very interesting. I'm glad to have been there. However, I have some concerns about Food Safety issues. - Presenter tasted the vegetable dumpling filling using chop sticks, and then used the same chop sticks to mix the common bowl of vegetable filling - A ladle was used to mix the raw dumplings in the pot of boiling water, and the same ladle was used to take out the cooked dumplings - Presenter put together dumplings containing raw pork, and without washing her hands, she touched the cooked dumplings - Presenter put the tray of cooked dumplings on the same work surface that was used to mix and fill the raw pork dumpling mixture Cross-contamination is an important issue and we want to do everything that we can to prevent it.
Maria Isabel Ramirez Lopez .
Booked the class Colorful Chinese Dumplings with Chef Li
very good experience
Grace J.
Booked the class Chinese Soup Dumplings with Chef Li in Bethesda (Woodmont Triangle)
Chef Li was awesome. The dumplings were delicious and our employees had such a great time with Chef Li. Highly recommend booking a class with her.
Preston W.
Booked the class Authentic Chinese Soup Dumplings with Chef Li in Washington (Union Market)
Our team-building retreat with Chef Li was nothing short of amazing. In her beautiful and private, modern kitchen, Chef Li didn’t just teach us to cook; she inspired us with her culinary passion and expertise. We crafted a delightful array of dishes, from perfect homemade dumplings to exquisite stir-fried pork, a refreshing tofu skin salad, and a heavenly dessert soup. Each recipe was a masterclass in flavor and technique, showcasing Chef Li’s exceptional skill. Her warm, engaging approach made the experience not just educational, but truly joyful. We’re grateful to Chef Li for not only the delicious food but also the wonderful memories and the spirit of teamwork she fostered.
Samuel M.
Booked the class Traditional Sichuan Cuisine with Chef Li in McLean
Chef Li is terrific! I highly recommend this class. I gave this class to my partner as a Christmas present. We were not disappointed! Chef Li is a knowledgeable and skills Sichuan chef and also fun and welcoming.
Oliver B.
Booked the class Traditional Sichuan Cuisine with Chef Li in McLean
Excellent explanations.
Neil H.
Booked the class Chinese Soup Dumplings with Chef Li in McLean
My wife and I enjoyed making Soup Dumplings with Chef Li. She was welcoming and knowledgeable about the history of soup dumplings and why certain ingredients are necessary! We had a blast and enjoyed some great dumplings, a refreshing cucumber salad, mushroom soup, and a tasty pear dessert! Would definitely recommend Chef Li!
Erik D.
Booked the class Chinese Soup Dumplings with Chef Li in McLean
Class was AMAZING! Had such an enjoyable time with the other 4 people in the class (plus my boyfriend!) We got to learn everything from the history of the soup dumplings, to variations, and learned all the tips and tricks to making them at home. The recipes were super clear, easy to follow, and ingredients will be easy to track down for recreation. This was such an intimate and fun experience, and Chef Li was ABSOLUTELY the best host anyone could want for a traditional Chinese Food Experience. She was welcoming, warm, answered all my "silly" questions, and made us feel beyond comfortable in her gorgeous home. I can't wait to do another experience.
Ed T.
Booked the class Dim Sum Brunch with Chef Li
Chef Li was on point with taking us through the process - 5 out of 5. There were some unique techniques (the Pork Bun Dough for example) that were very different to me, but we nailed it with the excellent instruction and demonstration. The recipes were exactly what I hoped, the pace of instruction was perfect, and the chef was very friendly. It was an excellent event camera over the stove would be my only recommendation, but still a 5 out of 5. I've participated in 4 (or more) Cozymeal event and I will be looking for future opportunities/events.
Jay P.
Booked the class Chinese Soup Dumplings with Chef Li in McLean
Our experience with Chef Li was incredible! She is so knowledgeable, kind, patient, and a great teacher and chef! We felt so welcomed and our meal was absolutely delicious. Thank you Chef Li!
Sachi P.
Booked the class Chinese Soup Dumplings with Chef Li in McLean
Such a wonderful class!!! Chef Li is so kind, fun, and a really great teacher. She explains a lot about the food/science in the process of making everything, and all of the flavors come together so well to make a very large meal! We had such a blast and would HIGHLY recommend this class!!!
Booked the class Chinese Soup Dumplings with Chef Li in McLean
Chef Li's hospitality and explanations were excellent. I loved hearing her career history and what brought her to offering this class. The dumplings were fabulous and I would highly recommend this experience.
Sebastian W.
Booked the class Traditional Sichuan Cuisine with Chef Li in McLean
Had a great time, everything was explained clearly and the food was delicious!
Rahul N.
Booked the class Traditional Sichuan Cuisine with Chef Li in McLean
Chef Li taught us so much, from the ingredients to preparing the food to techniques particular to Sichuan food. She has great enthusiasm for teaching and shares her passion for food and cooking with her students. We greatly enjoyed the class and would definitely do another one with her!
Mackenzie P.
Booked the class Chinese Soup Dumplings with Chef Li in McLean
Our experience with Chef Li was one to remember! It was such a gift being in her home and getting to learn from her craft. Chef Li is so warm, knowledgeable, and fun. Making soup dumplings is quite a labor of love, and she made it so enjoyable, each step of the way! We have celebrated each anniversary with a Cozy Meal cooking class and will definitely continue this tradition!
Mark G.
Booked the class Cantonese Pan-Fried Noodles with Chef Li
Really enjoyed Chef Li’s Chinese noodles and soup class! My grandson and I cooked a wonderful meal that we were both proud of. Chef Li was engaging, knowledgeable, and patient. It helped to have measured ingredients ready for the class. Highly recommended.
Emma Tucker .
Booked the class Chinese Soup Dumplings with Chef Li in McLean
This was a fantastic experience! Chef Li was well prepared/organized with ingredients/equipment enough for our full group of four students, and had a clear plan of progress for the class. She walked us through the entire process, was able to respond to food science questions in relation to our recipes, and satisfied our curiosity about the ingredients. She even connected us to a couple more recipes that weren't part of the official class based on our conversations. I really enjoyed talking with her and learning new recipes. As a relatively experienced home cook who doesn't (yet!) have much experience in making Chinese food, much less, dumplings, I learned a lot from her. Others in the class who said they didn't have as much experience with cooking in general also seemed to learn a lot and enjoy the class. I'd definitely recommend this class to others, think it would be beneficial to participants at various levels of cooking experience, and look forward to making the dumplings again at home to keep working on my rolling and folding techniques. (My friend has already made the cucumber salad and poached pears at home!) Thanks again, Chef Li!!!
Kasey J.
Booked the class Dim Sum Brunch with Chef Li
Really enjoyed our Dim Sum Brunch Experience with Chef Li! We were making complex courses, but she broke down the process so we could easily understand the steps. Everything turned out delicious!
Lydia .
Booked the class Colorful Chinese Dumplings with Chef Li
Chef Li was great!
Paula .
Booked the class Colorful Chinese Dumplings with Chef Li
I couldn't attend this class but I was told it was great.
Matias .
Booked the class Colorful Chinese Dumplings with Chef Li
Great experience!
Lucia .
Booked the class Colorful Chinese Dumplings with Chef Li
Great teacher! This was an amazing class
Brance .
Booked the class Colorful Chinese Dumplings with Chef Li
It was fast! But it was fun!
Ana .
Booked the class Colorful Chinese Dumplings with Chef Li
The meal was delicious. Chef Li was very patient and explained everything thoroughly.
Karen L.
Booked the class Homemade Peking Duck with Chef Li
This was my fourth class with Chef Li. Another great experience with this amazing chef as she provided detailed instructions on how to make Peking Duck. I highly recommend Chef Li !
James C.
Booked the class Homemade Peking Duck with Chef Li
My lesson with Chef Li was delightful. She was so pleasant and provided a ton of great tips. Will definitely take another!
Rachel F.
Booked the class Cantonese Pan-Fried Noodles with Chef Li
Great experience with Chef Li. The recipe and cooking demonstration was outstanding. Can't wait to sign up for another class.
Alex L.
Booked the class Dim Sum Brunch with Chef Li
Was tons of fun and the food tasted amazing!
Lauren H.
Booked the class Dim Sum Brunch with Chef Li
Chef Li was great! We really enjoyed learning some new things and making delicious food. It was fast paced, so be prepared! She was patient with us when we fell behind, and gave us great tips!
Karen L.
Booked the class Colorful Chinese Dumplings with Chef Li
Chef Li provided a variation of ways to make dumplings. Through the use of carrot juice and spinach juice, this made a beautiful presentation of dumplings. Chef Li also provided in the recipe alternative dumpling fillings, such as the use of pork or vegetable. This was my second class with Chef Li and I have scheduled another.
EMILY S.
Booked the class Nine Ways to Fold Chinese Dumplings with Chef Li
Wonderful class! really enjoyed learning all of the extra pieces of information she provided in addition to learning the specific steps to making the dumplings. The dumplings were delicious and we had a great time learning together as a family! Thank you!
Hannah H.
Booked the class Nine Ways to Fold Chinese Dumplings with Chef Li
Chef Li took a meal that seemed very intimidating and made it easy and fun! We loved this class - Chef Li has a great personality and is a wonderful instructor. Would highly recommend for a date night!
Laurie L.
Booked the class Nine Ways to Fold Chinese Dumplings with Chef Li
Dumplings are not easy to make, however, Chef Li breaks down the process in an easy to follow format. We made the most tasty and delicious dumplings with the help of Chef Li. We've had many dumplings over the years and Chef Li's recipe is one of the best! We hope to take her soup dumplings class next!
Alexander G.
Booked the class Colorful Chinese Dumplings with Chef Li
Great recipes and techniques!
Heather Z.
Booked the class Dim Sum Brunch with Chef Li
The class was amazing! Despite that the other students who has registered for the class late canceled, Chef Li held the class and taught me one on one! The food we cooked was delicious and easy to adapt to vegetarian. I have tried making steamed buns in the past but they never turned out well, now I know the secret and will be making delicious authentic tasting steamed buns regularly. THANK YOU Chef Li!
Jared L.
Booked the class Hand-Pulled Chinese Noodles with Chef Li
Chef Li did a great job to explain the process and make the class enjoyable!
Maia G.
Booked the class Hand-Pulled Chinese Noodles with Chef Li
Excellent class to learn this technique.
Jeff D.
Booked the class Homemade Peking Duck with Chef Li
Chef Li is wonderful. I have taken a few of her classes and she is a great teacher.
Talya G.
Booked the class Colorful Chinese Dumplings with Chef Li
Chef Li is great! A great instructor, answer questions, thoroughly, and very enjoyable during the class. Made it very easy to not only understand the recipe and instructions for a great meal, but also do so with a great vibe. I highly recommend taking one of her classes.
Melodee L.
Booked the class Cantonese Pan-Fried Noodles with Chef Li
Great class!
Kimberly S.
Booked the class Cantonese Pan-Fried Noodles with Chef Li
Excellent class! Chef Li worked at a good pace. It does help to have the ingredients measured out first. Also print up the recipe and read through it, so you know what is coming next as class progresses. Do some of the prep work before class starts, as it definitely helps. I wish I had done more prep work for the pan fried noodles. Also have a pot of water on the stove, boiling, for the last step of boiling the homemade noodles first, then they are pan fried. Cut your chicken into small bite size pieces for the soup, and strips for the pan fried noodles. Do this prior to the start of class. I also marinated my chicken (the chicken strips for the pan fried noodles) one hour prior to class. Doing all of this before the start of class helps tremendously. I have a Kitchen Aid (and pasta maker attachments) so I used it/those which was so helpful with the class. I'll definitely be making the soup and the pan fried noodles again. Thanks Chef Li!
Kristen F.
Booked the class Colorful Chinese Dumplings with Chef Li
Great class - thank you!
Jen L.
Booked the class Colorful Chinese Dumplings with Chef Li
Fun class! Great pace, good food!
Melissa R.
Booked the class Dim Sum Brunch with Chef Li
Class was fun and food was delicious.
Lisa F.
Booked the class Nine Ways to Fold Chinese Dumplings with Chef Li
We loved learning how to make dumplings with Chef Li and they were delicious. We're planning to make them again with friends!
Dave B.
Booked the class Hand-Pulled Chinese Noodles with Chef Li
Chef Li was great! It was wonderful to understand why the noodle making techniques are important & how they affect the final result.
Caitlin P.
Booked the class Hand-Pulled Chinese Noodles with Chef Li
I've tried making hand-pulled noodles before this, but it didn't go well. With Chef Li's instruction, I managed to achieve just the right texture to delicious results! Thank you so much for a great afternoon.
chloe c.
Booked the class Nine Ways to Fold Chinese Dumplings with Chef Li
Very fun and relaxed
Jeffrey J.
Booked the class Colorful Chinese Dumplings with Chef Li
Chef Li was a wonderful host, a fantastic storyteller, and an all-around joy to have as an instructor. My team had a great time.
Kathryn T.
Booked the class Hand-Pulled Chinese Noodles with Chef Li
The experience with Chef Li was a fun one! We made several recipes in our time together, and the noodles turned out really great. She had lots of anecdotes and information to share about the origin of the dishes. I would recommend doing your mise en place with everything chopped up before hand because the class does move at quite a speedy pace and this is something that would help. We felt a bit behind even with 2 people who cook/bake often. End results were great - and overall a fun experience. We'll be making hand pulled noodles again, thanks to Chef Li's instructions!
Talya G.
Booked the class Nine Ways to Fold Chinese Dumplings with Chef Li
Great class!
Dee P.
Booked the class Traditional Sichuan Fare with Chef Li
The class was informative and lots of fun.
Martha A.
Booked the class Nine Ways to Fold Chinese Dumplings with Chef Li
Chef Li made the class easy and fun. And the dumplings were so delicious!
Carmen E.
Booked the class Colorful Chinese Dumplings with Chef Li
Had another great time with Chef Li learning to make dumplings! She is patient when you have a question. She is very informative about the dishes. Can’t wait to take another class.
Melissa C.
Booked the class Dim Sum Brunch with Chef Li
We hosted a company-wide event with Chef Li and it was such a fun class. Chef Li was informative, engaging and we learned a lot of fun history. The dishes she provided were extremely tasty. This was a great experience, very engaging and fun. We would do it again!!
Vanessa G
Booked the class Cantonese Pan-Fried Noodles with Chef Li
great class
Jonathan
Booked the class Hand-Pulled Chinese Noodles with Chef Li
Excellent class!
Booked the class Hand-Pulled Chinese Noodles with Chef Li
Had a great time with the hand pulled noodles class. Noodles came out great with the texture that our family loves.
Booked the class Hand-Pulled Chinese Noodles with Chef Li
My family loved this class! Making the noodles was so much fun and the recipes were delicious. Thank you, Chef!
Ellen
Booked the class Dim Sum Brunch with Chef Li
Chef Li was terrific.
Booked the class Colorful Chinese Dumplings with Chef Li
Chef Li was great fun and the dumplings were delicious! Can't wait to try them again on my own.
Hallie A.
Booked the class Dim Sum Brunch with Chef Li
The food was delicious! Cooking was fun and I learned a few things. Made the Char Siu the night before and it's the best I've ever had!
Marla F.
Booked the class Traditional Sichuan Fare with Chef Li
The ingredient list was a bit intimidating - but I took the class with friends, so we all took responsibility for buying one of the items and they we swapped. The class was great - Chef Li really knows how to cook! I would never have ventured into such complicated dishes, and she made it doable. And totally delicious.
Brad M.
Booked the class Dim Sum Brunch with Chef Li
Great class. Good pace. Really tasty outcome with some unique ingredients that we did not have in our kitchen. We will now.
Mairi L.
Booked the class Dim Sum Brunch with Chef Li
Great afternoon, my husband and kids really enjoyed the class - great recipes ?
Anita V.
Booked the class Chinese Soup Dumplings with Chef Li in McLean
We had an AMAZING experience with Chef Li! She is warm, funny, patient and very hard working. Chef kindly coached us through making TONS of soup dumplings. Even in our small kitchen she was flexible enough to make an absolutely delicious multi course meal and make it a relaxing and very fun night. There is tons of work that goes into making the meal and she worked very hard the entire time she was here, cooking, teaching and sharing lessons and stories with us. We truly appreciated having her with us and learning from her and would highly recommend her to anyone. Thank you, Chef Li for a beautiful experience!
Randi T.
Booked the class Chinese Soup Dumplings with Chef Li in McLean
We had a wonderful in-home family cooking class experience with Chef Li. She was so personable and a lovely teacher. Teens, parents, and grandparents all enjoyed the evening and the food was truly delicious!
Atang A.
Booked the class The Art of Chinese Noodles with Chef Li
If I could recommend a chef over and over again, it would be Chef Li! Chef Li invested not only her talent and skills into each dish but also her heart. She is such a people person and I felt incredibly comfortable learning from her, asking questions and laughing with her. I really enjoyed my time with Chef Li, and I will definitely be back to tackle more dishes under her guidance!
Theresa W.
Booked the class Homemade Peking Duck with Chef Li
Chef is very nice and answers all your questions but the class is boring as most of it is just waiting for the duck to cook. Maybe a more complex few side dishes could be made to pass the time…
Lisa S.
Booked the class Nine Ways to Fold Chinese Dumplings with Chef Li
The Chef was wonderful. The only suggestion I would make is to have a camera set up so you can actually see the cooking in the pots and pans. We couldn't see the cooking just the prep. Besides that it was an enjoyable class.
Reviews Chef Li received outside of Cozymeal
Abi
Kids were so engaged and excited to participate in Chef Li’s noodles class. Not only did she wow them by learning this new skill of pulling noodles, but also they were so interested to learn the science behind the cooking. We went to explore the flour without gluten (corn flour) and they were so excited to see that it does not bind and stretch like the wheat flour. Amazing! Thanks Chef Li for the caring and thoughtful lessons, and delicious food we created. It made a huge impact on us - all the teachers have vowed to make the noodles at home.
Dee
Had such great experiences with Chef Li. I really enjoyed her XiaoLongBao (Soup Dumpling) making and Sichuan Cuisine Classes and learnt some Chinese cooking secrets. I also engaged her for a private event at my home. The food was delicious and healthy - she never uses any MSG or additives.
Nonie
What a fun filled evening with great food and fun cooking! I engaged Chef Li for a private event at home. All our guests enjoyed learning to make Xiao Long Bao (Soup Dumplings) from scratch by mixing flour, kneading dough, making the wrappers and lots of tiny pleats in beautiful and yummy dumplings (they were almost too beautiful to eat!). They tasted really delicious. Chef Li also prepared a few classic and authentic Chinese appetizers and dishes for us all to share and enjoy around the dining room table. Everyone had lots of fun, it was an evening of learning and bonding and all so wonderfully put together by Chef Li. I highly recommend Chef Li!
Julieta
Chef Li was excellent. Highly recommend her classes! I had so much fun in her Hand-pulled noodle class. Chef Li is very personable and full of Chinese culinary and cultural knowledge. She is down to earth and a great instructor. I sent my daughter to her another class later. We are so proud that we are able to make those fresh, healthy and delicious noodles at home now!
Helena
As a team building exercise we learnt how to make Xiaolongbao (soup dumplings). Thank you Chef Cai Li for providing excellent instructions and for creating a great atmosphere! We really had a good time!
Kilyn
What a great team building experience! Chef Li was an incredible host and great fun working with. She provided simple and clear instructions throughout the class. We were so proud that we were able to make those yummy soup dumplings and her other delicious food at home now! Highly recommend Chef Li for your next team building event!
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