This is a fun activity in Waterloo, London
Looking to expand your culinary skills? Explore the vibrant world of Malaysian street food at Norman Musa's cooking masterclass in London.
Get inspired with flavours of Malaysia and take home not just the dishes you've prepared, but also the knowledge and confidence to recreate them in your own kitchen. Join Norman's masterclass and dive into this exciting culinary activity.
If you're new to cooking classes, fret not! Norman will guide you through each step with easy-to-follow instructions and helpful tips. You'll work with a variety of ingredients, experience the joy of creating traditional Malaysian dishes, and leave feeling accomplished.
At the end of the class, all participants will sit down together to enjoy the meal they have prepared. We highly encourage everyone to bring their own food containers, as we are very generous with our portions and there will likely be plenty of food to take home.
Menu for 26th Sept 26 Masterclass (FULLY BOOKED)
Streetfood Starter Platter & Nasi Lemak
- Chicken Rendang & Coconut Rice - NASI LEMAK
Malaysian national dish with chicken rendang, coconut rice, crispy anchovies,
peanut, cucumber and boiled egg. Norman demonstrates how to plate nasi lemak
- Chicken Satay
The art of skewering chicken satay pieces marinated with lemongrass, cumin and
turmeric and served with peanut sauce
- Roti Canai
Famous Malaysian flatbread with lentil curry dip
- Stuffed Tofu
Fried tofu pieces stuffed with blanched vegetable serve with chilli dip topped with
crushed peanuts
- Prawn Crackers, Vegetable Achar, Peanut Sauce & Chilli Dip
Photo of Nasi lemak is taken from Norman's Dutch cookbook 'MALEISIE' published in Nov 2024
Note: All ingredients are halal and the menu can be adapted for vegetarian and vegan options.
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Menu for Sun 31 Jan 2027 and Sun 18 Apr 2027
Note: Our new classes in 2027 are now based at Garden Museum, 5 Lambeth Palace Road, London SE1 7LB. We are limiting each class to a maximum of 6 students only. We encourage you to book as soon as you can.
Malaysian 'Dulang' – Festive Dishes
Dulang in the Malay language is a large, round tray, traditionally made of brass, copper or wood, originating from the Istana, the Malay palace. Makan sedulang – to eat from one dulang together – is about togetherness, equality and sharing. This is the theme for this cooking masterclass: two individuals cooking together and sharing the dishes served on the dulang. The dishes selected by Norman are based on Malaysian favourites and dishes from multicultural festivals
Prawn Laksa
Laksa is a big favourite during the festive season, especially Assam Laksa and for this masterclass, students will learn to cook prawn laksa using Malaysian herbs and spices.
Yee Sang
Prosperity salad served during the Lunar festival with finely cut vegetables and fruit tossed with hoisin and plum sauces, sesame seeds, peanuts and crispy crackers. Recipe from Norman’s Dutch cookbook ‘Maleisië’.
Mum’s Chicken Rendang
Norman’s family favourite rendang during the festive season. He will share cooking tips from his mum on how to cook the perfect rendang, which is slightly different from other methods.
Ketupat
Sticky rice originally wrapped in palm leaves, but here using easily sourced pandan leaves as an alternative for extra fragrance. To be served with rendang.
Bahulu
Also known as Malaysian madeleine, this traditional mini sponge cake historically comes from the Portuguese ‘Bolo’. Made of eggs, coconut sugar and flour. Norman will share tips and techniques he learned from watching his neighbours preparing the cake.
Note: All ingredients are halal and the menu can be adapted for vegetarian and vegan options.
