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In just one day, you can master the fundamentals of healthy and easy Japanese Cooking in a fully hands-on and fun workshop while gaining practical skills and knowledge. Save your time and money ($40 off) in this intensive workshop combining the Japanese Cooking Class (Beginner) and Japanese Izakaya Cooking Class.Follow detailed demonstrations by celebrated chef Yoshiko Takeuchi, who has had over twenty years experience and has frequented some of Sydney's top kitchens, authored two cookbooks and worked on shows like The Biggest Loser.Did you know most Japanese restaurants use lots of MSG in their cooking! These restaurants also don’t use traditional ingredients meaning the food loses taste and nutrition! But don’t worry. This class is MSG-free and we will use only traditional, high-quality Japanese ingredients to make our food yummy and healthy.You will follow traditional methods replicable at home, including essential Japanese seasonings, cooking techniques and a variety of yummy recipes.Some examples of what will be covered from the beginner class:
An understanding of basic Japanese seasonings
How to balance each meal
How to cook authentic rice
How to make vegetarian dashi stock
Miso soup (using homemade dashi/powdered dashi)
How to cook teriyaki
Making goma-ae (traditional Japanese salad) in two ways
Cooking perfect crispy tempura served with dipping sauce
Basic knife skills
Some examples of what will be covered from the izakaya class:
Cook healthier and easier eggplant dengaku
Learn how to cook this without deep-frying
Try two types of dengaku miso sauce
Prepare agedashi tofu from scratch, using nori and daikon
Daikon, edamame and umeboshi salad
Learn how to use daikon to maximise its health benefits
Master two techniques for making onigiri: the authentic traditional method and a quick, easier version.
Explore two traditional flavours, each offering a unique taste of classic Japanese cuisine.
All classes are served with Matcha green tea.Please note:
All of Yoshiko's classes (except the Japanese Cooking Class (Advanced)) are suitable for vegans.
Menu is subject to change.
Reservations may be transferred to another available class if more than 30 days’ notice is given.
If you cannot make it to your reserved class, you are welcome to send someone in your place.
Cancellations are not refundable.
Booking is essential and is subject to availability.
Please wear closed shoes and bring an apron. You can rent one for $8. Everything else will be provided. **Bring cash to avoid surcharge for ingredients sold at the class.
Passionate chef, and author of 2 Japanese health-food cookbooks
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I am a passionate and experienced chef, and have turned this passion into creating vegan and vegetarian recipes with a Japanese twist, which will help you stay young, beautiful and healthy. Take control of your relationship with food and learn to love healthy recipes! I want all my students to be glowing with confidence, energy, and healthy beauty. Just give it a try!I've worked with world famous chefs like Tetsuya Wakuda (Tetsuya's restaurant) and was a professional chef for over 10 years, and have been teaching cooking for more than 20 years. My mission is to promote a healthy and enriching lifestyle for all my students. I would love to share my passion and knowledge with you.
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