credit: flickr.com/photos/tuey/Cambodian food has a lot in common with Vietnamese, with familiar components like curry and basil and a balance of sweet and sour flavors. Chef Sam Ung, of Phnom Penh Noodle House, will teach a demonstration class through NuCulinary called Cambodian Favorites. The menu includes spicy beef with jalapeno and basil, Cambodian yellow curry chicken, shrimp salad with lime dressing, and for dessert, rice pudding with black-eyed peas. Tues., March 2, 6:30-9:30 p.m.Nisei Veterans Clubhouse Kitchen, 1212 S. King St., 932-3855. $70. Sign up here.