Ever wonder how Chinese restaurants get those perfectly delicate, beautiful egg ribbons in their soup? We’re unlocking the secret! Join us at Food + Farm Exploration Center for an engaging cooking workshop presented in partnership with Mid-State Technical College. You’ll learn how to whip up a nourishing, comforting bowl of soup in under 30 minutes. In this hands-on class, you’ll master two takeout staples: Classic Egg Drop Soup and Hot & Sour Egg Drop Soup. Not only are these dishes packed with hydration and nutrition, but making them at home lets you slash sodium and load them up with fresh, hearty vegetables while exploring unique, essential ingredients of Chinese cuisine. 

DETAILS

• Cost: $45 per person

• Registration Closes: November 15, 2026

• Includes: Hands-on instruction, ingredient prep, cooking techniques, and tasting of two soup varieties

• Age Requirement: Open to all adult skill levels

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Ribbon Technique Mastery: Learn the simple liquid-whirlpool method to achieve restaurant-worthy egg ribbons every single time. 

• Two Classic Recipes: Prepare both mild, comforting Classic Egg Drop Soup and zesty, bold Hot & Sour Egg Drop Soup. 

• Healthy Home Cooking: Discover how to reduce sodium, boost nutrition, and incorporate fresh produce into quick weeknight meals. 

• Essential Flavor Exploration: Get familiar with key Asian pantry ingredients, aromatics, and broths that build rich depth of flavor. 

Questions about this class? Contact MSTC at continuinged@mstc.edu or 715-422-5488

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