Description
The Asian supermarket, H Mart, is just up the block from Lexington but can seem a world away. The aisles are full of what for some are unfamiliar treasures: sauces, noodles, dumplings, seaweed, rice, tofu, fresh Korean side dishes (banchan), an ocean of fish, fields of teas, condiments and much more. But for those who are unacquainted with some of the ingredients and who find unrecognizable labels, the football-field size of the store can be too daunting for an enjoyable shopping experience. Join Korean and Japanese cookbook author and cooking instructor, Debra Samuels, as she helps demystify H Mart and guides you through the market. Her two-session class is offered in consecutive weeks, and provides an in- depth experience with time for questions, shopping, and snacking. Debra also supplies goodie bags and handouts with recipes and tips on how to stock your own “starter” Asian pantry. Please bring a recipe that you would like to try, wear comfortable shoes, and bring a sweater. Class meets at H Mart, 3 Old Concord Road, Burlington at the entrance of the Food Court.
Debra Samuels is the author of three cookbooks: “My Japanese Table,” “The Korean Table,” and in 2025, “Japanese Cooking with Kids,” all from Tuttle Publishing. She was a food and travel writer for the Boston Globe, a caterer, and is presently the Program Content and Curriculum Developer for TABLE FOR TWO USA’S Japanese food education program. Debra has lived abroad for more than a decade in Japan, where she studied Japanese, Korean, Indian, and Chinese cuisines. You can follow her on Instagram @cookingatdebras. Her website is www.cookingatdebras.com.
