This course is a three-week course (3 classes in 3 consecutive weeks) for beginner and intermediate cooks to master Japanese full course meals. At the end of the 3 weeks you will be able to host a Japanese dinner party with knowledge of Japanese food culture & history.
 
Course Outline :
The course will start with a class scoping the essential Japanese basics of rice and dashi stock, followed by 2 classes focusing on one main dish, two seasonal side dishes and Miso soup of the day at each class. All classes are designed to be fully hands-on, catering an intimate group of up to 8 guests via online sessions. The course covers the various traditional cooking techniques, introduction of unique ingredients and table presentation tips.
 
What's included :
A pre-class package including an ingredients list, cooking equipment list and preparation guide for each class will be provided 2 weeks prior to your first class. Recipes and an online class link will be sent a week proir to each class.
 
Additionally the course offers one month unlimited access to your recorded classes. This allows you to revisit the class contents anytime at your own pace.
 
Class Duration : 2 hours
The course caters for Pescatarian, gluten free and dairy free.
 
Class 1 ;
Japanese Rice & Dashi Stock 101 (Class details)
Freshly cooked rice using absorption method
A selection of traditional savory condiments for rice ;
Caramelised Shiitake Mushroom & Kombu kelp in sweeten soy sauce
Negi Miso : Leek Miso paste
Miso Soup : Silken Tofu & Enoki Mushroom
Osumashi : Clear Broth
 
Class 2 ;
Paper bag oven-baked white fish fillets and mushroom with sweet Miso sauce
Shichimi spiced pan-fried mushrooms
Daikon radish salad with Yuzu citrus dressing
Osumashi : Clear dashi broth with small onions and olive oil
Rice
 
Class 3 ;
Takikomi Gohan : Seasoned steamed rice with mackerel fillets 
Ohitashi : Blanched spinach served with Ponzu : citrus flavour soy sauce
Daikon steak : Slow pan-fried Daikon radish with sweet soy glazing 
Miso soup : Soy milk based soup with potato & onion