【Workshop(s)】Hands-on Basic Taiwanese Cuisine Instruction - 1-on-1 Class

Method: In-home instruction or at our Taipei classroom. Target Audience: Foreign domestic helpers / Family caregivers. Language: Mandarin Chinese / English available. As societal shifts occur and birth rates decline, by 2025, half of Taiwan's population will be over 45. This marks the beginning of facing an aging society and low birth rates. Consequently, an increasing number of foreign workers from Southeast Asian countries are assisting with family and elderly care. With this in mind, Teacher Wayne has designed a training course specifically for foreign caregivers. As culinary tools advance, our cooking methods should also evolve. Preparing meals the right way can result in heartwarming and healthy home-style dishes. Here are our 3 main principles: Deliciousness without excess oil: Aligns with modern dietary habits, applying scientific principles to cooking. Rejecting excessive seasoning: Maximizing the natural flavors of ingredients. Medium heat is just right: Selecting the appropriate oil and heat to reduce smoke and the production of carcinogens. Course Information: Course Category: Mediterranean / Western Cuisine - Beginner to Intermediate (Suitable for cooking skills 0-5) Date & Time: Please add our official LINE@ account and complete the registration form to schedule a time with Teacher Wayne. First Basic Class Menu (7 dishes total): 1. Homemade Fried Shallots (Shallot Oil/Crispy Shallots) + Old-fashioned Dry Noodles + Blanched Sweet Potato Leaves with Fried Shallots 2. Garlic Stir-fried Vegetables: Choose 1 from Chinese Cabbage / Water Spinach / Gai Lan 3. Congee / Porridge: Choose 1 from Chicken Fillet Congee / Pork Rib Congee / Preserved Egg and Lean Pork Congee 4. Soup Series: Choose 1 from Wonton Soup / Miso Soup / Clam Soup / Radish Soup / Seaweed Egg Drop Soup 5. Home-style Dishes Series: Choose 3 from Healthy Minced Pork Sauce / Scrambled Eggs with Tomatoes / Tofu with Enoki Mushrooms / Braised Cabbage with Broth / Stir-fried Dried Tofu Strips / Light Mapo Tofu / Stir-fried Dried Tofu with Bean Sprouts / Healthy Air-fried Salmon Second Elective Class (Choose 6) Menu as follows: Braised Pork Belly and Eggs Basil Garlic Clams Stir-fried Squid with Celery Preserved Radish Omelet / Basil Omelet Refreshing Three Cup Chicken Stir-fried Shrimp Floss / Stir-fried Diced Mixed Vegetables Japanese Chicken Curry Japanese Pork Rice Bowl Stir-fried Japanese Udon Noodles Pickled Cucumbers Pickled Kohlrabi Cold Mixed Dried Tofu Beef Soup Mushroom Chicken Soup Yam and Pork Rib Soup Radish and Pork Bone Soup 👉 Other desired dishes can be discussed! 👉 If you need to avoid certain ingredients, please mention them during your consultation. We will assist you in customizing the menu to better suit your needs. -------------------------------------------- [Cost] Instructor Fee (Transportation costs for mobile teaching are calculated separately): First Class: $5,000 Second Class: $6,500 Fully Customized Content: Starting from $8,000 Transportation Fee: Starting from $2,000 Ingredients: To be prepared by the student or can be purchased on their behalf - cost to be determined. **< Meet The Chef >** https://static.wixstatic.com/media/de8cc9_9507b81932714b66959e6957d6034109~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_874,h_1304,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01/IMG_8536.webp **Wayne Lin** **“ I hope to foster human connection, convey warmth, and create value through cooking.”** Born in Shilin District, Taipei, Taiwan. Studied in Australia from the age of 13 after junior high, majoring in Fine Arts at the University of Melbourne, with a Master's degree in Graphic Design. Spent over 14 years abroad before settling in Taiwan in 2007. During his time abroad, he lived near Victoria Market for an extended period. With fresh ingredients readily available, he developed a deep interest in culinary research. He attended several short-term cooking training courses and learned some home-style dishes from a Sicilian Italian mother. His sociable nature allowed him to exchange food and culture with friends from various countries, offering him the opportunity to taste and learn many international home-style cuisines! In addition to traditional Taiwanese home-style cooking, he has a broad understanding of various international dishes. His personality is akin to an Australian's; he enjoys researching recipes and spices at his own pace, preferring not to follow trends, and only cooks dishes he genuinely enjoys!