Cooking is not only the preparation of haute cuisine masterpieces and the bewitching creations of pastry chefs, but also the ability to make simple delicious homemade food that will help you relax in the evening after work and feel truly cozy. But the ability to cook does not always come by itself, sometimes you need to learn it.
If the sight of raw meat makes you stupid, and uncut fish seems like an insurmountable obstacle on the way to a delicious dinner, it's time to spend a little time and learn how to cook. In Moscow, there are a variety of educational institutions and courses that help to master the basics of cooking, confectionery and cooking of national dishes from various countries, so you should initially decide for what and how you want to study.
Culinary schools
Various culinary schools and master classes operate in Moscow, giving you the opportunity to master the most diverse cuisines of the world. For example, the Gastronom School offers different programs designed for different levels of experience. Their starting course, “From Easy to Difficult. Beginner , is designed for four sessions and is intended for those who confuse a frying pan with a saucepan and a grill with a barbecue. There are also more serious courses - in the preparation of Japanese, Lebanese, Italian and French cuisines. Classes are conducted by professional chefs.
The City-class culinary school will allow you to learn how to make not only food, but also drinks - for example, the list of their master classes includes making cocktails, a choice of spirits and rules for selecting wines. Separate master classes are devoted to sushi, Italian pasta, Spanish appetizers, spices and soups. Each master class is one day.
A complex approach
Another great place for those who want to try the profession of a cook or pastry chef is the Moscow House of the Restaurateur. Its teachers' approach to culinary education is thorough, with full courses for Pastry Chef, Chef, Japanese Cuisine, and Vegetarian Chef presented on the site. The average duration of such training is three to five days, about 27 academic hours. After each course, its students receive certificates confirming the completed training, and for those who feel a real craving for the work of a cook, an internship is provided in operating restaurants.
And, finally, if you are interested exclusively in oriental cuisine, turn your attention to the Aka-Te sushi school. You will be taught how to cook sushi and rolls, soups, snacks, tempura, understand rice and fish, and, of course, they will show you the correct sequence of actions during a real tea ceremony. Chinese and Korean cuisines are also represented - for them, short one-day master classes are provided.
