Japanese Cooking Class: Superfoods as Medicine

Master the secrets to cooking with Japanese superfoods for health and longevity in this fun, hands-on workshop



2.5 hours

Class size 1 to 20 (public classes), 10 to 24

$149 - $169 (Afterpay available)
($169 per guest when you book for 1 guest, $149/guest for 2+ guests)


Learn the secrets to Japanese health and longevity in this hands-on and fun workshop - Japanese Superfoods as Medicine, so you can make your favourite dishes at home.
Follow detailed demonstrations by celebrated chef Yoshiko Takeuchi, who has had over twenty years of experience and has frequented some of Sydney's top kitchens, authored two cookbooks and worked on shows like The Biggest Loser.
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.
The food you eat can either be the safest and most powerful form of medicine or the slowest form of poison. Japanese superfoods have bountiful healing opportunities. Start a healthier and happier life for yourself and your loved ones in this health-focused cooking class.
Did you know:
  • Japanese superfoods were used as medicine in ancient times
  • Some Japanese superfoods are still sold as medicine in chemists today!
  • Shiitake is used as a cancer fighter, an immune booster, and powerful cholesterol-lowering food
  • Using Japanese superfoods in your meal can help to ward off diseases so you can live a longer, healthier and happier life!
This class is perfect for you if you want to:
  • Know how to heal your body naturally
  • Boost your immune system
  • Have a healthy heart (lower cholesterol level and blood pressure)
  • Have a strong gut
  • Detoxify and cleanse your body (and mind)
  • Increase energy level and Improve overall health
Some examples from our Japanese Superfoods as Medicine class menu:
  • Make super easy tasty flu medicine - Kuzu apple in two ways using juice or actual apple
  • Umeboshi concoction to heal your flu, ingestion and stomach upset
  • Super detox and healing soup made with Japanese dashi, daikon, kuzu, shiitake and ginger
* Cauliflower and shiitake fried rice
Amazake pudding with raw kiwi sauce - super nutritious and healing sweets that you can have when you are sick or improve your gut health
All classes are served with Matcha green tea.
Please note:
  • Also, 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.


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Add-on available for this class
  • Rental Apron ($8)
You can add these when you book (optional).
 
Knowledge required
No prior knowledge required.
 
What you'll get
  • Hands-on cooking class with ingredients including authentic high-quality Japanese foods.
  • Full sit-down lunch including drinks (organic ceremonial grade Matcha)
  • Digital recipe provided
What to bring
Please bring an apron and wear closed shoes. For those without one, aprons are available to rent for $8. Everything else will be provided.
 
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, Christmas party or hens party.

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 10 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.

This experience would also be a cool gift for her, gift for mum or gift for couples.

Location

Radio Cairo Restaurant - 83 Spofforth St, Mosman NSW

Japanese Cooking Class: Superfoods as Medicine location
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Your teacher

Yoshiko Takeuchi
Yoshiko Takeuchi
(Cooking with Yoshiko)

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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