Thai Language class for students took on the form of cooking class Thursday morning, as each Ajaan (teacher) led a group of students in making a popular Thai dish. Students began their class with a trip to the local market to buy ingredients. Each group of students worked with their Ajaan to complete their dish – washing, cutting, mixing, pounding, seasoning, and cooking. At noon when all of the food was finished, everyone enjoyed a feast!

Ajaan Joy teaches new Thai vocabulary words to her cooking crew

Ingredients for nam tok muu (spicy pork salad)

Ajaan Jieb teaches her group to make som tam (green papaya salad)

The finished product! Geng keow wan (green curry)

Proudly showing off their Nam tok muu

Som tam and nam tok muu (topped with fresh mint – yum!)

Staff and students were eager to eat! The menu included bo bieh (spring rolls) and pad thai

Add two delicious Thai fruits, longkong and mangosteen, and it’s a full feast