Full recipe below!👇Master authentic Chinese cooking from the comfort of your home with step-by-step lessons designed to help you build confidence - not just follow recipes. In our Chinese Cuisine 101 course, you’ll learn the essential techniques, sauces, knife skills, wok cooking, velveting, steaming, stir-frying, and the “why” behind every recipe so you can cook a wide variety of Chinese dishes with confidence. Plus, you’ll receive a certificate on completion. Sign up in our Skool classroom of on Thinkific - https://communetable.thinkific.com/courses/chinese-cuisine-online-cooking-course Cantonese Steamed Fish (Serves 3–4) For Steaming • 1 whole fish (descaled and gutted) • 20g ginger, cut into thin strips • 1 sprig spring onion, sliced diagonally or into thin strips (halved) • 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine (or sherry for a GF alternative) For the Sauce (mix well, bring to a boil, then set aside) • 2 tbsp light soy sauce (or to taste) • 1½ tsp sugar (or to taste) • 3 tsp water • 2 tbsp cooking oil • Drizzle of toasted sesame oil • 1 red chilli, sliced, for garnish #communetable #payalthakurani #chinesecooking #onlinecookingclass #learncooking

Authentic Afghan Qabuli Pulao 🇦🇫 Fragrant basmati rice, melt-in-the-mouth lamb, sweet caramelized carrots and raisins—this is one of the world’s great rice dishes. Want to master dishes like this while understanding the techniques and kitchen science behind them? Join our certified online cooking courses in the Skool classroom or at communetable.thinkific.com. Qabuli Pulao (Serves 12–15) Lamb ● 2–3 tbsp oil ● 300g red onion, chopped ● 1kg lamb leg & shoulder or lamb shank ● 1 tsp sea salt ● 1 tsp ground cumin ● 1L hot water ● 2 tsp salt Salt the lamb for 1 hour. Cook the onions in the oil until lightly caramelized. Add the lamb and brown well. Stir in the cumin, hot water and salt. Pressure cook on low for 20 minutes until tender. Reserve the broth. Caramelized Carrots & Raisins ● 2 large carrots, slivered ● 1 tbsp + 1 tsp sugar ● ¼ tsp ground cardamom ● 1 cup black raisins, soaked ● 1½ tbsp oil Caramelize the carrots with the oil, 1 tbsp sugar and cardamom. Add the raisins with the remaining sugar and caramelize in the same pan. Set aside. Spiced Caramel ● 1½ tbsp sugar ● ¾ cup water ● 2 tsp garam masala Caramelize the sugar until amber, then carefully stir in the water and garam masala. Rice ● 4 cups basmati rice, soaked ● 3L water ● 1 tsp ground cumin ● ⅓ cup sliced pistachios Cook the soaked rice in boiling water for about 10 minutes until almost done. Drain and return it to the pot. Add the cumin, spiced caramel water and about 1L of the reserved broth. Cover and cook over high heat for 5–7 minutes until most of the liquid has evaporated. Push the rice into the centre and arrange the carrots, raisins and lamb on top. Place the pistachios in a small piece of crumpled parchment. Make a few steam holes through the rice, cover everything with the remaining rice, then place a clean kitchen towel under the lid and steam for 15 minutes. Serve hot. #CommuneTable #PayalThakurani #OnlineCookingClasses #AfghanFood #RiceRecipes

A recipe can tell you what to do. We @communetable teach you why. Browse all our online classes here: https://communetable.thinkific.com or in the Skool Classroom We don’t believe in simply giving recipes - we break techniques down step by step, explain the science behind them, and show you the little details that make all the difference. Whether you’re learning bread, Chinese cuisine, fermentation, gluten-free cooking, pasta, or anything else we teach, our goal is the same: to help you become a confident cook who understands food, not someone who simply follows recipes. Our online classes are: ✨ Self-paced ✨ Professionally filmed ✨ Broken down into easy-to-follow chapters ✨ Packed with tips, troubleshooting and the science behind the techniques ✨ Accessible for 3 months, so you can learn whenever it suits you and revisit lessons as often as you like If you’ve ever wanted to cook with more confidence and truly understand what you’re doing in the kitchen, we’d love to have you join us. #OnlineCookingClass #CommuneKitchen CommuneKitchenSG #communetable #payalthakurani

Want more healthy, wholesome recipes? Join us on Thinkific, where every online class is broken down into easy-to-follow chapters so you can learn at your own pace. We focus on teaching the science behind cooking so you can understand techniques, not just follow recipes. You’ll also receive downloadable resources, ongoing support, and selected courses include a certificate upon completion. Details on https://communetable.thinkific.com or simply join us in our Skool classroom. 🇮🇳 Customers in India can now pay using UPI and enjoy special discounted pricing. Baingan Chokha Ingredients * 1 large eggplant * 4 cloves garlic * 1 fresh green chilli, finely chopped * 1 small onion, finely chopped * 1 medium tomato, finely chopped * Fresh coriander, chopped * Salt to taste * 2 tbsp cold-pressed mustard oil, or more to taste Method 1. Cut the eggplant into quarters, keeping the crown intact. Stuff the garlic cloves into the cuts. 2. Roast at 200°C for about 30 minutes, or cook directly over an open flame or charcoal, until the eggplant is completely soft. 3. Cover with foil or a clean tea towel for 20 minutes to loosen the skin. 4. Peel and discard the skin. 5. Mash the flesh with a fork, then mix in the remaining ingredients. 6. Taste and adjust the salt and mustard oil before serving with your favourite bread, crackers, or hot rotis. #PayalThakurani #TheCommuneTable #HealthyRecipes #IndianFood #CookingClasses

Dimsum 101 is now online - sign up on https://communetable.thinkific.com/courses/traditional-chinese-dumplings Learn how to make Chinese dumplings from scratch, step by step - from dough and fillings to rolling, pleating and cooking them three ways: steamed, boiled and pan-fried. This comprehensive, pre-recorded course is hosted on Thinkific, so there are no fixed class dates. Start anytime, learn at your own pace, and revisit the lessons whenever you need. #communetable #payalthakurani #communekitchen #communekitchensg #chinesedumplings