Asian Cuisine Series: Meet Sushi's Cousins - Kimbap & Rice Ball

Asian Cuisine Series: Meet Sushi's Cousins - Kimbap & Rice Ball

Comm Ed - Culinary | Available

13000 Interstate 30 Little Rock, AR 72210 United States
Community Education Kitchen
Beginner
10/29/2025 (one day)
5:30 PM-8:30 PM on Wed
$75.00

Asian Cuisine Series: Meet Sushi's Cousins - Kimbap & Rice Ball

Comm Ed - Culinary | Available

Rice ball is a very popular dish, not only in Japan, but across East Asian because it is great for a quick meal, a snack, or as your lunchbox favorite. It's easy to make and when doee right, extremely tasty. Kimbap (Gimbap) is in the same category, using the similar concept of American-style sushi. In this class, you will learn to make a variety of rice balls and kimbap that incorporate different proteins and vegetables - and these foods are perfect for gluten-free diets or vegetarian dishes. Chef Joy will share her personal tips on how to make them just using what you have in your kitchen. Come and join us for a fun night of Asian foods and flavors!

Asian Cuisine Series: This class is part of a 6-part cooking series adventure, taking you through foods from China, Thailand, Vietnam, and more. You will learn how to prepare and cook a variety of recipes that are packed with mouth-watering Asian flavors. You will create these delicious exotic dishes by using ingredients from your typical grocery stores and regular seasonings already in your kitchen. By the end of the series, you will know so many different cooking techniques, you will have the confidence to create your own Asian dishes. Join us for every class - make friends, have fun, and of course, eat well!

Cost$75 per class, or $400 if you'd like to BUNDLE for the complete 6-class Asian Cuisine Series ($50 in savings!)

  • Ages Requirement: Ages 14 & up. Kids between the ages of 10-13 may enroll with a registered adult.

    Dietary requests or questions? Please email kgustafson@uaptc.edu

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    Community Education Class Cancellation Policy: A full refund will be issued if registration is canceled at least 7 days prior to the start of class. Cancellations made less than 7 days from the class date will not receive a refund unless the class spot can be sold. On the chance that UA-PTC must cancel a class, registrants will have the choice of receiving a full refund or transferring to another Community Education class.

Shan, Joy
Joy Shan

As someone who grew up on the east coast of China, I missed Chinese food when I moved to the states for graduate school in a tiny college town. I learned and advanced my cooking skills when I had to be my own personal chef. I remember teaching a Chinese peer in my dorm how to cook dumplings to ease his homesickness after I knew he was weeping on the phone talking to his mother. I learned to recreate these authentic flavors using limited ingredients, and in doing so, I developed a passion for cooking. Most of my recipes use whole foods and are plant-based. I love sharing my recipes, experiences, and stories with people. I hope my classes will help and inspire others to explore and enjoy different food, cultures, and the world.