Taste of Westchester: Dukes Ramen

154 Mamaroneck Avenue, Mamaroneck, 914-315-6020, www.dukesramen.com
Up Close Ramen Lesson! Gene Lum’s family owned the Chinese food establishment (Lum Yen) that kept customers happy and stomachs satisfied since 1972. His now retired parents, Yolanda and John Lum, came to America in 1968 and started the restaurant that was a staple in the community for over 45 years. Down the street from his family’s original location, the next generation, will educate us as we sit at the bar, to experience an up close and personal lesson. Chef will explain how to make hot oil dumplings – chicken dumplings in a sweet and savory soy sauce reduction topped with fried shallots and scallions. Our most knowledgeable chef will explain the process used to make delicious pork bone “Tonkotsu” broth. A discussion on how to select the bones, preparation of each ingredient, boiling the broth, and variations of Tonkotsu broths. Each will dine on a bowl of Tonkotsu ramen with pork or chicken. You can customize your ramen bowl with some desired add-ons: roasted corn, soft egg, mushrooms, Bok Choy cabbage, Nori, bamboo shoots, crunchy garlic, Beni Shoga and more. End class with a sweet treat from chef, green tea Mochi – ice cream covered in rice paper. As part of their mission to nourish the community, Chef Gene participates in 100 Bowls of Soup, providing to those most in need. Choose from two dates being offered. Come slurp with us!
Cost is $25 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor).