Japanese Cooking Class: Beginner and Matcha

Within a weekend, you can master the fundamentals of healthy and easy Japanese Cooking in a hands-on and fun workshop whilst gaining practical skills and knowledge. Save your time and money ($40 off) in this intensive workshop combining the Japanese Cooking Class (Beginner) and Matcha Lovers High Tea Cooking.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 from our Japanese Beginner class menu:

• 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 tempura served with dipping sauce
• Basic knife skills

Some examples from our Matcha Lovers High Tea class menu:

• Matcha coconut fudge
• Matcha Blancmange
• Two-colour Mochi ball with Yuzu and Matcha An-paste
• Cold Soba with Matcha Broth
• Matcha Popcorn
• Yuzu Matcha Mocktail
• Organic Matcha green tea

All classes served with Matcha green tea.Please note:

• All of Yoshiko's classes (except the Japanese Cooking Class (Advanced)) are suitable for vegans.
• 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.

• Organic Matcha ($44.99)
• Rental Apron ($8)

You can add these when you book (optional).
 
No knowledge required.
 

• Hands-on cooking class with ingredients including authentic high-quality Japanese foods.
• Full sit-down lunch including drinks (organic ceremonial grade Matcha).
• Digital recipes provided.

Please bring an apron and wear closed shoes. For those without one, aprons are available to rent for $8. Everything else will be provided.
 

This class series runs over 2 consecutive days.