“Not-Noodle Class:” This fascinating Chinese cooking class taught by Jen Lin-Liu will enlighten you on the vast and varied types of “noodles” made from rice, bean starch, potatoes, and tofu. Jen will show you how to create them into tasty dishes that will appeal to Chinese food lovers in general and also those who are interested in exploring different textures, flavors, and healthy, low-carb, gluten-free eating.

Jen Lin-Liu was born in Chicago and grew up in Southern California. She is the author of Serve the People: A Stir-Fried Journey Through China, On the Noodle Road: From Beijing to Rome with Love and Pasta, and the forthcoming The Formidable Mrs. Chao.

She founded acclaimed Beijing cooking school Black Sesame Kitchen and is currently the events director at Chang Chang, a Chinese restaurant by Peter Chang in Dupont Circle.

Complimentary beer and wine are included in the price of the course. Bring your appetite and an
apron.