Chinese Cooking: Vegetarian (Saturdays) 26271 - Term 2, 2026

Vegetarian Chinese Cooking

Learn flavour packed, plant based dishes with Shu-Lei Huang

Discover the joy of vegetarian Chinese cooking in this hands-on course led by Shu-Lei Huang, a passionate vegetarian who has been cooking and sharing vegetarian food for many years. Shu-Lei believes vegetarianism supports both personal health and the environment, and she loves helping others learn how to create delicious, satisfying meat-free meals.

This course is perfect for beginners and confident home cooks alike who want to explore traditional Chinese flavours using vegetarian ingredients.

What to expect

Each class includes:

• Watching a live cooking demonstration

• Making the dish yourself (students bring their own ingredients)

• Sharing and enjoying the finished dishes together

• Cleaning up as a group

A relaxed, friendly learning environment where you’ll gain skills you can easily use at home.

Course Menu

Lesson 1: Black Pepper Tofu Steak

Learn how to transform tofu into a golden, flavourful steak using mushrooms, corn, and seasoning, finished with a savoury vegetarian sauce. You’ll also learn:

• What tofu is and how it’s made

• How to use tofu’s mild flavour to absorb seasoning

• Tips for cooking tofu with the perfect texture

Lesson 2: Vegetarian Steak

A visually impressive dish made with potatoes, vegetarian ham, and soy protein. Ideal for special occasions and can be prepared ahead of time.  This lesson focuses on:

• Combining textures and flavours

• Shaping and frying for presentation

• Creating a hearty, satisfying vegetarian main

Lesson 3: BBQ Vegetarian Bacon Roll

A crowd-pleasing dish enjoyed by all ages, using a colourful vegetable filling wrapped in vegetarian bacon and finished with a tasty sauce.  You’ll explore:

• Balanced fillings with vegetables and spices

• Rolling and assembling techniques

• Simple sauces to enhance flavour

Come along, cook, learn, and enjoy great vegetarian food together.  

This course is a wonderful way to build confidence with vegetarian cooking while sharing a meal and experience with others.

PLEASE NOTE:  Students bring their own ingredients each week.

Tutors: Shu Lei Huang

This course is supported by the TEC (Tertiary Education Commission) to assist with literacy, numeracy and wellbeing needs of students. You must attend 80% of the class. At the same time we hope you will learn other useful and interesting skills and have a lot of fun learning with us.