Not all of us live in New York City, where ordering Chinese takeout is so commonplace that nearly every refrigerator has a constant supply of white cartons. So what to do if the craving hits and instant gratification is not as instant as you’d like? Get cooking with Chinese takeout aficionado Soy Dara, and she’ll liberate us all in teaching us to make our own. On the menu: General Tso's chicken; crab rangoon with sweet and sour sauce; egg drop soup; stir-fried garlic pea shoots; and house fried rice with Chinese sausage; chicken, beef, shrimp, and vegetables.

Please note: some classes can be adjusted for students with dietary restrictions, but many cannot. If you’re vegetarian, pescatarian, or gluten-free, you can use the drop-down menu on our events page to view the best classes to fit your needs. If a class you’re interested in doesn’t appear in that filtered view, please email us before registering and we’ll see if the class’s menu can be modified.