Japanese Fermentation Class (Intensive)

Within a weekend, you can master the fundamentals of healthy and easy Japanese cooking in a hands-on and fun workshop while gaining practical skills and knowledge. Save your time and money ($40 off) in this intensive workshop combining the Power of Miso and Healthy Gut cooking classes.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.In this fun and hands-on class, you will master how to craft authentic Japanese Miso as well as learn the secrets of tasty Japanese Superfoods that will improve your gut and health. Did you know?

• Koji, the Japanese culture produces about 400 health components
• Miso contains more nutrients, is tastier and provides more health benefits while alive
• Most Japanese restaurants serve you dead miso, coupled with lots of MSG
• Japanese superfoods such as wakame and konnyaku are super gut-friendly, a powerful gut cleanser and increase good bacteria in your gut

Some examples from our miso class menu:

• Home made miso: what it is, types of miso, what it does for you! And how to make real alive miso to take home after
• Steamed quinoa rice
• Instant miso soup
• Konyakku miso marinade with green vegetables
• Wakame kinpira
• Seasonal vegetable salad

Some examples from our healthy gut class menu:

• Make super easy fermented rice salt - salt koji! 5 mins to prepare
• Salt koji pickled daikon
• Daikon salad with salt koji yuzu dressing
• Konnyaku & steamed vegetable with sweet amazake miso sauce
• Grilled daikon with yuzu miso
• Arame Pesto Spaghetti
• Strawberry kuzu pudding

All classes served with alkaline water and Matcha green tea.Please note:

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

• Rental Apron ($8)

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

• Hands-on cooking class with ingredients including authentic high-quality Japanese foods.
• Full sit-down lunch including drinks (alkaline mineral water and 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.