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Spice & flavour class

Spice & flavour masterclass

A class about heat, depth, and what makes a dish actually taste of something. Native Australian flavours, chillies from the garden, three dishes you will cook for the rest of your life.

Spice Masterclass
Mixing spices Spice class at Fleurieu Spice Masterclass bench setup Adelaide cooking school group at the bench
Length
3 hours
Group size
8 to 16 guests
Price
From $189
Venues
Cut Hill, Lot 50, Jackson Square
§ Where it runs

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Cut Hill Wall Distillery

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About the class

What you cook, what you learn

The spice class is the one Jackie wishes more guests would book first. Three hours on flavour, not technique. How heat works in your mouth. Why salt is not the same thing as seasoning. How native pepperberry behaves differently from black pepper. How to layer.

The class moves through three small dishes that each lean on a different idea. A Sichuan-style cucumber salad for tingling, fermented heat. A finger-lime ceviche for citrus brightness and salt. A native-spiced lamb shoulder for slow depth.

On the bench

What you cook changes through the year with the seasons. Below is what is currently on the bench. The booking page for each date confirms the exact dishes.

What’s included

Your ticket covers

All ingredients

Including the native spices, the chillies, the citrus, the meat.

A small jar of fermented chilli brine to take home

Use it for the next year. Recipe in the booklet.

Recipes and a flavour-framework handout

The framework is what makes the difference. It is yours to take.

Long lunch and pairing

The three dishes plus a glass of something thoughtful.

Use of Apron and equipment

An apron and all bench equipment are provided for you to use during the class. Bring nothing but your enthusiasm.

Booking notes

Please note

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the popularity and limited capacity of our programs, a minimum of 14 days’ notice is required for any cancellations or rescheduling requests. This allows us adequate time to offer the spot to others on our waiting list. Cancellations made with at least 14 days’ notice will receive a full refund or credit.

Cancellations received within 14 days of the event are non-refundable unless exceptional circumstances apply, in which case a credit may be offered at our discretion.

What guests say

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§ Take it home

The cookbook

Cover of Oh My Chilli cookbook by Jackie Mazzocato
Cookbook

Oh My Chilli

Putting the Heat into your Kitchen

Spice blends, fermented sauces, slow-cooked chilli dishes. The recipes from the masterclass plus the pantry list to take home.

A$12.11 · Paperback · Available on Amazon

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FAQ

Questions about the spice & flavour class

Is this a spicy class?

Some of it. The Sichuan salad and the chilli brine have proper heat. The lamb is depth, not heat. Guests who cannot tolerate much chilli have plenty of dishes to enjoy and we adapt portions accordingly.

What are the native ingredients you teach with?

Pepperberry, saltbush, finger lime, lemon myrtle, warrigal greens, and the occasional davidson plum. We source from native ingredient growers we trust and we name them in the recipe handouts.

Will I learn to make chilli paste from scratch?

Yes. The fermented chilli brine is part of the class and you take some home. The technique is straightforward once you have done it once and the brine keeps for many months in the fridge.

What is the flavour framework?

A simple way of thinking about heat, salt, acid, fat, and umami across any dish. Jackie developed it teaching adult cooking classes and it is the thread that ties this class together. The handout is one page, well thumbed.

Can the class be adapted for low-sodium or low-spice diets?

Yes. Mention restrictions when you book. The Sichuan salad and the chilli brine can be made milder or dropped entirely. The lamb is naturally low-spice and high in depth.

Where does the class run?

Cut Hill Distillery, Lot 50, and Jackson Square. The native ingredients side is strongest at Lot 50 where some of them grow in the garden. The flavour framework runs the same across all venues.

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