Shanghai: Dragon Beard Candy Making with a Chef

Dragon Beard Candy Making Workshop in Shanghai

This hands-on workshop in Shanghai suits anyone interested in traditional Chinese sweets and pastry art.

Highlights

• Led by a professionally trained pastry chef
• Host born and raised in Shanghai offering local insights
• Highly rated by international guests
• Unique blend of oriental and Western pastry techniques

Description

Learn to make Dragon Beard Candy, an ancient Chinese sweet, in a workshop guided by a pastry chef trained at Le Cordon Bleu. Combining classical French patisserie with traditional Chinese methods, the chef offers a unique culinary experience.

The session begins with a story about the 2,000-year history of Dragon Beard Candy, historically reserved for Chinese royalty. You will then watch a live demonstration where molten sugar is pulled into fine silky strands resembling a dragon’s beard.

Afterward, you will stretch and fold the sugar dough over 10,000 times to create hair-thin threads. These will be wrapped around a mixture of crushed peanuts, sesame, and coconut. You will take home your handmade candies along with a deeper understanding of this cultural tradition.

Includes

• 2-hour hands-on Chinese pastry workshop
• All premium ingredients and baking equipment
• Personalized instruction from a Le Cordon Bleu-trained chef
• Step-by-step guidance on traditional techniques
• Additional pastries to take home
• Complimentary drinking water during class
• Recipe to recreate Dragon Beard Candy at home
• Optional photos of your baking experience

Excludes

• Self-control from eating your pastries too soon
• Professional pastry chef shoes (baking skills included)

Cancellation Policy

Full refund available for cancellations made at least 24 hours in advance.

Book early to secure your spot. Comfortable clothing is recommended, and the workshop is best visited during the day for optimal lighting and energy.