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The Art of JANG: Cooking with Korean Sauces

Explore the heart of Korean cuisine through JANG—Korea’s beloved fermented sauces:

2 hours·

Gochujang (red chili paste), Doenjang (soybean paste), Ganjang (soy sauce), and Yondu (plant-based umami sauce).

This immersive four-part, hands-on workshop series will guide you through each sauce, reimagined with seasonal ingredients, elegant pairings, and global culinary techniques.

Each class features two dishes, with insights into Korea’s rich tradition of fermentation and flavor.


Experience Highlights

  • Two original sauce recipes crafted by Chef Kiki

  • Two beautifully composed dishes using the featured JANG

  • Step-by-step hands-on cooking and plating

  • Expert tips for serving, presentation, and pairing at home

  • Bespoke cocktail pairings crafted with traditional Korean spirits

  • A gift bag 🎁 featuring high-quality Korean sauces (Yondu Culinary Studio, Sempio)


Workshop Menus & Dates

◾ Doenjang (Soybean Paste)

Menu:

  • Oven-Roasted Eggplant with Sunflower Seed & Beef Doenjang Sauce

    Holland eggplant, chayote, fresno chili, parsley

    (Vegetarian version available)

  • Crème Fraîche Ice Cream with Doenjang Caramel & Hazelnut (Vegetarian)

    Hazelnut crumble, lemon verbena powder

Dates & Times:

  • Friday, August 15, 2025 | 6–8 PM

  • Friday, September 5, 2025 | 6–8 PM


◾ Gochujang (Red Chili Paste)

Menu:

  • Pork Belly Gochujang Cream Toast

    Gochujang cream cheese, toasted brioche, charred pork belly, chive, crispy shallot

  • Gochujang Pomodoro (Vegetarian)

    Tomato cream pasta, pickled green tomato, garlic chips, parmesan cheese

Dates & Times:

  • Saturday, August 16, 2025 | 5–7 PM

  • Saturday, September 6, 2025 | 5–7 PM


◾ Ganjang (Soy Sauce)

Menu:

  • Whipped Ricotta Pumpernickel Bite with Date Ganjang & Tamarind Chutney (Vegetarian)

    Toasted pumpernickel bread, cherry tomato, mint, basil

  • Seafood & Scallion Pancake with Yuza Chili Ganjang Sauce

    Squid, shrimp, baby kale, red sorrel, carrots, watermelon radish

Date & Time:

  • Friday, August 29, 2025 | 6–8 PM


◾ Yondu (Plant-Based Umami Sauce)

Menu:

  • Potato-Prosciutto Dumplings (Ravioli Style) with Yondu–Pine Nut–Perilla Oil Pesto

    Potato-prosciutto filling, perilla seed leaves, pine nut, Parmigiano-Reggiano, chili flakes

  • Baklava-Inspired Savory-Sweet Dessert Bite

    Phyllo layers, Yondu “caviar” pearls, sesame cheesecake, pistachio crumble, orange-ginger syrup

Date & Time:

  • Saturday, August 30, 2025 | 5–7 PM


⚠️ Allergen Notice

Some dishes may contain soy, dairy, gluten, or nuts. Please notify us of any allergies in advance.

The details

Hosted by
Chef Kiki
Duration
2 hours
Price
From $200 per person

Reviews

Reviews

4.9· 19 reviews

Everything! Amazing set up, staff, chef, chef instruction, pacing, the learning, all of it!!!

Great communication from host
Unique and memorable experience
Perfect location/venue

Christina Won

Jul 2025

The hosts were very engaging.

Great communication from host
Perfect location/venue
Unique and memorable experience

Dara Hanna

Jul 2025

The food was delicious! Appreciated the staff working through the partial outage to make sure everyone was able to finish cooking

Unique and memorable experience
Learning something new
Host was knowledgeable

Rose Kim

Jul 2025

The workshop was well prepared in terms of the process, educational intro, well-organized ingredients, and personal engagements during the workshop wi...

Great communication from host
Unique and memorable experience
Perfect location/venue

taewookcha

Sep 2025

She was amazing, professional and it was also a fun experience

Great communication from host
Unique and memorable experience
Excellent value for money

itsmigben

Sep 2025

I learned about history of jang and saw how well gochujang fused with western cuisine. Recipes were simple and it was fun to eat what we prepared.

Unique and memorable experience
Perfect location/venue
Well organized and on time

susanseo

Sep 2025

Everything! Amazing set up, staff, chef, chef instruction, pacing, the learning, all of it!!!

Great communication from host
Unique and memorable experience
Perfect location/venue

Christina Won

Jul 2025

Book

$200per person