Zoom Cooking Class #4: Noodle Bowl May 29, 2020

Common Threads Zoom Cooking Class #4: Noodle Bowl

This recipe is a staple at Common Threads Spring and Summer Camps and After School Programs. Suitable for ages 5+.

Join our interactive cooking classes, led by our 2019-2020 Food Educator team, right from your home!

On Friday, May 29th, Ms. Hannah, AmeriCorps Food Educator at Fisher and Alderwood Elementaries, will be teaching you how to prepare a super yummy Noodle Bowl. Through Zoom, your kid(s) will be able to follow along, ask questions, eat something delicious, and have fun!

Helper: Mr. Diego  (Americorp Food Educator at Happy Valley and Sunnyland Elementaries)

Friday, May 29th, 2020

Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm

# spots: 10 (this might increase for future classes, depending on interest)

Recipe: Noodle bowl 

This recipe: 

• Requires knife use

• Requires a heat source (stovetop or electric skillet)

• Uses a peeler (or grater)

• Contains Soy, Wheat, and Seasame (ingredient list below includes alternatives)

• Is Vegan

• Is Gluten-Free

Common Threads Recipes never use peanuts, shellfish, fish, and other meat. We will always flag if our recipe contains any common allergens (milk, eggs, tree nuts, wheat, soy, sesame, etc.) If you cannot eat an ingredient, we will gladly work with you to come up with alternatives. 

Ingredients you will need:

• 8 ounces of cooked rice noodles

• 3 cups kale, ripped into bite-sized pieces (or other leafy greens)

• 2 green onions, finely chopped (or chives, other onion)

• 3 cloves of garlic, minced

• 2 small carrots, peeled into ribbons (other salad root veggie)

• 2 cups purple cabbage, finely chopped (or another type of cabbage)

• 1 teaspoon ginger powder (or ginger root)

• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar (or another white vinegar)

• 1 tablespoon sesame oil (or other veggie oil)

• 1⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon

• 1 teaspoon soy sauce (or substitute i.e. liquid aminos or tamari (wheat-free) or coconut aminos (soy free))

Materials you will need:

• Large Bowl

• Small Bowl 

• Cutting Board

• Knife

• Peeler (or grater)

• Measuring spoons (or a small spoon and a big spoon)

• Mixing spoon

• Medium to large pan (or electric skillet)

• Medium to large pot (to cook noodles)

• A computer or phone, to join the zoom class!

Prep Ahead:

Cook rice noodles ahead of time based on package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water (to stop them from cooking), drizzle with olive or other veggie oil (so they don't stick together) and set aside.

Have all your ingredients and materials ready to go. The zoom class invitation will be emailed to you within the hour before the class.  

Cost: $20, $10, or $0

• Ticket pricing: Our goal is to make these classes both accessible and sustainable. For this reason we encourage you all to pay what you can by selecting the ticket price that you can afford at this time. There will be multiple prices for you to choose from as well as an option to donate if you would like to help offset the cost for other families to attend. 

• Account creation: Consider creating an account with a login and password to make the registration process easier in the future - this option is on the registration page.

• Waitlist: If a class is full, you will be given the option to be added to the waitlist. If a space opens up, we will notify you and collect payment at that time to secure your space. 

Registration closes at 1pm, an hour before the event. We will open more classes up weekly, so check back in to our website for future dates and recipes!