Somali Home Cooking: Master Class with Nimco Mahamud-Hassan

Nimco Mahamud-Hassan shares the home cooking traditions of her native Somalia in this special hand-on Master Class.

You will make Nimco's Sanuunad Digaag Iyo Bariis Cad, or chicken stew, aromatic baked cinnamon-clove-cardamom rice, cold chopped salad with piquant tamarind-lime vinaigrette, and her famous green chili sauce.

The class also includes a comparative tasting and discussion of various spices common in Nimco’s pantry including two kinds of cumin, several cardamom varieties and an array of cinnamon. As you cook and taste, you will learn how to turn simple ingredients into many deeply flavorful dishes through the use of particular technique and spice combinations.

Note: Master Classes are special opportunties to learn about a culture, cuisines, or technique from experts. Unless otherwise noted, they do not require advanced cooking experience.

FAQs

What is the maximum number of students per class?

Different classes have different student/participant caps. Here are general guidelines for maximum student capacity:

• Hands-on cooking classes: 16
• Taste of Milk Street: 30
• Milk Street Sessions: 50
• Be Our Guest: 16
• Wine with Stephen Meuse: 20
• Cooking Demonstations: 40
• Free monthly tour: 20

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

Please note: 177 Milk Street has multiple doors. Ours are the double brown doors, with bowties on them, directly across from 49 India Street.

Parking garages:

• Boston Harbor Garage (known as the Aquarium Garage)
• 75 State Street

Trains

• Aquarium stop on the Blue Line
• State Street on Blue and Orange Line
• Government Center on the Blue and Green Lines
• Haymarket on the Orange and Green Lines, and multiple bus lines

Bus Lines

• 4, 92, 93, 352, 354

What can/can't I bring/wear to the event?

Please wear close-toed shoes and tie back long hair. You are welcome to bring a phone or camera.

No pets allowed.

Is this a demo or hands-on cooking class?

This is a hands-on cooking class.

Should I eat a snack before class?

Yes! In this class we will taste recipes as we cook, but an hour or more may pass before the sampling begins. We will end class with a full dinner of food you and Nimco make in class.

Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?

Yes. All students must be 18+ years old. Students 14-17 years old are welcome to participate with an adult guardian or parent.

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

cookingschool@177milkstreet.com

Is my registration/ticket refundable or transferrable?

Yes. Tickets are refundable up to seven days before an event and transferable to another student at any time. Within seven days of the event, we do not offer refunds.