Gluten Free and Vegan Japanese Cooking Class - Session 1

New Class Series - Build the Foundations of Flavor with Dashi & Seasoning



3 hours Class size 3 to 10 guests    

  $105 (Afterpay & PayPal Pay in 4 available)
Sydney Activities
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Food & Drink
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Cooking
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Japanese Cooking
Learn how to recreate popular Japanese foods that are suitable for those on a gluten-free and vegan diet. Through the combination of traditional gluten-free dishes that Japan has to offer, as well as re-creating wheat-based Japanese foods, without gluten and with locally-sourced ingredients.
In this Sydney cooking class, you will be taught by Sumi Saikawa, who grew up in Kobe Japan. The class will follow the typical Japanese home cooking style 'Ichi Jyu Sansai'. This follows the foundation of Japanese cuisine since ancient times where meals consist of one type of soup and three other dishes (one main dish and two sides).
In fact, 'Ichi' means one and 'Jyu' means soup, while 'san' is three and 'sai' refers to dishes - so ichiju-sansai literally means, 'one soup, three dishes'. Rice is always served as well.
The dishes you will create include:
  • Black sesame rice
  • Potato/Lotus roots patty on Nori seaweed with homemade teriyaki sauce
  • Eggplant with miso glaze sauce
  • Seasonal green vegetables salads with sesame dressing
  • Vegetables miso soup
  • Quick pickles
Over the course of the three-hour, hands-on class, we will work together to create each component of our ichiju-sansai. All components will be gluten-free and taught in a way so that you can easily replicate the recipes back at home. You are welcome to state any preferences and your teacher will try to accommodate.
On top of your new knowledge of Japanese culture, you will learn:
  • How to make Japanese vegan stock
  • How to use traditional Japanese seasonings and alternative seasonings
This class is suitable for people who are gluten free diets, follow a vegan lifestyle or just have an interest in this cooking.
Please note:
  • All ingredients will be gluten-free, however, the environment is not totally gluten-free.
  • Two friendly dogs are in the premises which keep outside during the lesson.
Cancellation policy
Please contact me as soon as possible if you need to cancel or reschedule.
If you contact me on the day of the class, the full amount will be charged.
To avoid this cancellation fee, kindly provide at least 24 hours’ notice prior to your scheduled class.
What you'll get
  • Delicious gluten-free and vegan Japanese lunch
  • Great discussion with like-minded people
  • Insight into Japanese culture
  • Recipes for everything you make
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Knowledge required
This class is for anybody interested in Japanese cuisine. Beginners, intermediates, advanced all welcome.
What to bring
Please bring your favourite apron, tea towels and pen.
Suitable for

This class is great for a team building activity, birthday or hens party.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her or gift for mum.

Location

St Ives, NSW

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Sumi Saikawa
Sumi Saikawa
(Sumi's Kitchen In Sydney)

5.0 (206)
female Women-owned

I was born in a Zen temple in Kobe Japan, which was an amazing environment to grow up in as a little kid. I was always in the kitchen to help make shojin ryori with mum (Temple cooking) for as long as I can remember for the temple. This was where my curiosity and fascination of food came from especially its part to play in culture and role it plays to keep the body and mind healthy.
From there, I graduated from university and worked as a dietitian in Japan for many years before meeting my husband and coming to Australia. My husband and I immigrated to Australia over 27 years ago now where we have made ourselves a family with 2 (not so young anymore) children. Now, I run lots of health oriented - cooking classes including "shojin ryori" for people living in Australia and Japan from all stages of life from the elderly to children.
My meal style: I try to give to initiative to prepare the foods even in a busy life. I appreciate the foods and I try to make food which will make me be happy.
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2026-07-03 15:00:00
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