Trade your usual takeout order for the thrill of cooking Pad Thai yourself. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Jesse shows you how to build one of Thailand’s most beloved dishes completely from scratch. Start by preparing rice noodles and fresh shrimp, then learn how to create the signature Pad Thai sauce using tamarind paste, fish sauce and crushed peanuts. Chef Jesse will guide you through balancing the sweet, tangy and savory flavors that make this dish so addictive. Next, master the fast-paced stir-frying technique that gives Pad Thai its perfect texture. Toss the noodles with shrimp and sauce in a hot pan until everything is glossy and aromatic. Along the way, Chef Jesse shares helpful tips on heat control, timing and flavor balance. At the end of class, sit down to enjoy your freshly cooked shrimp Pad Thai in a lively Baltimore venue.