Japanese Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Course - Intensive

Within two days, 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 Japanese Superfood Gyoza Cooking Class and Superfood Ramen Cooking Class.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.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 Superfoods Gyoza class menu:

• Four types of gyoza fillings
• How to correctly fold and pleat gyoza
• How to correctly cook gyoza
• How to freeze gyoza
• Two types of gyoza dipping sauce
• Rice sandwich (onigirazu)
• How to make seaweed salad with a Japanese-style dressing

Some examples from our Ramen class menu:

• Shoyu Ramen (soy sauce-based)
• Shoyu konnyaku ramen
• Miso ramen - using alive miso
• Create yummy ramen toppings
• Master cooking the best egg-free ramen noodles!
• Green leaf salad with carrot and miso dressing - using alive young white miso
• Dairy-free Blancmange

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.
• Reservations may be transferred to another available class if more than 30 days of 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 is 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.