Event

Culinary Workshop: The Artistry and Flavors of Tangyuan

Discover the art of making colorful stuffed rice balls! Learn their cultural roots, get creative with natural dyes, and enjoy step-by-step guidance.
Classes

Learn about the cultural significance of this treat, with variants all across East and Southeast Asian, while making your very own. Instructors Rachel and Erika will walk you through how to make these notoriously tricky stuffed rice balls while offering guidance on how to liven them up with natural food coloring. This class is recommended for adults only, but any level of cooking skill is welcome.

Key Details

  • All supplies and materials are included.
  • All levels of experience are welcome; suitable for adults and older children.
  • All treats will be vegan-friendly.
  • Soy, nut, gluten, and egg cross contamination is possible, so those who have severe allergies should not attend this workshop.

Day of Program

  • Check-in with Education staff at Admission window #10 at 9:30 a.m.
  • General admission to The Huntington is included.

For any questions about this program, please email Joy Yamahata or call 626-405-3457.

A blue and white ceramic bowl with clear-brown broth, white rice balls, red jujube, and flower petal garnish.

The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.

About the Instructors

Rachel Lo is a self-taught Chinese American home cook and baker specializing in contemporary Asian American flavors. She draws endless inspiration from her childhood in Los Angeles surrounded by diverse flavors. Her food and educational videos have been featured on KCRW, Buzzfeed, the New York Times, and more. (@rachel_loaf on TikTok and Instagram)

Erika Ho is a self-taught Chinese Vietnamese American home baker and designer specializing in creating tea-based pastries. With a huge passion for both food and design, she incorporates her skills to showcase a balance of flavors, textures, and artistic structures. Her pastries have been noted in Eater LA under the previous shop name, Baby Bakeshop. (@ruyi_studio on Instagram)

Class Ticketing Policies

  • Tickets are not sold at the door for this event.

  • To join the waitlist for this event, please email publicprograms@huntington.org. A space is not guaranteed, and you will be contacted if a space becomes available.

  • To receive a refund, you must cancel at least 5 days prior to the event. Cancellations made within 5 days of the event will not be refunded.