Onigiri
Onigiri is a very familiar food for Japanese people, made by putting ingredients into freshly cooked rice and forming it into a triangular shape by hand. It is also called rice ball in English.
Tonjiru
Tonjiru is a miso soup with root vegetables and pork. It is also a very healthy soup with konjac and tofu.
Onigiri is a Japanese comfort food made from steamed rice formed into the typical triangular, ball, or cylinder shapes and usually wrapped with nori(dried seaweed). Stuffed with a a variety of fillings and flavors, these rice balls make an ideal quick snack and are a fun alternative to sandwitches for lunch.
Rice is a staple food in Japan. In all most every family, there is a rice cooker. There is variety of Japanese rice brands such as Koshihikari and Hitomebore.
Miso soup is a traditional Japanese soup. It's base is "dashi" (Japanese fish stock) and Miso paste. Common added ingredients are Tofu, Green onion and deep‐fried tofu but differs by personal preference. The type of miso is different from region. In western and Easter Japan white miso is mostly used.
Onigiri is a food that is very familiar to Japanese people. I remember that my mom used to make some for obento (lunch box) when I was little. It is made by putting ingredients into freshly cooked rice and forming it into a triangular shape by hand.
One of the reasons for its popularity is a variety of fillings, varying from classic to modern ingredients. There are onigiri restaurants and there you choose what you like.
So, why don’t we try that at our kitchen?? We will make various kinds of fillings, and make your own onigiri with your hands! It’ll be fun!
We’ll make Tonjiru as well, and learn a little about Japanese UMAMI. This soup has a lots of veggies, tofu and konjac in it, and the pork meat deepens the flavor. I make this when I think my kid needs more veggies;-) It’s super healthy and umami-ful soup!
Miou has recently opened her cooking class, where you can dive into the world of Japanese traditional ingredients and savor their Umami through hands-on culinary experiences.
At Panda Kitchen Tokyo, you’ll have the opportunity to take cooking lessons at her home, which offers a genuine glimpse into the typical size and lifestyle of Japanese households. Currently, Miou offers classes on making delicious ramen and gyoza, and onigiri and pork & veggies miso soup classes.
Miou’s journey with English began at the age of 13 when she spent a summer in Albuquerque, NM, and continued as a Rotary Exchange student in Sterling/Rock Falls , IL, at 17. These experiences instilled in her a love for connecting with people. She spent over a decade teaching English at junior high schools, collaborating with amazing ALTs from around the world.
Her passion for cooking led her to study at a culinary and nutrition school for a year, where she earned her chef’s license. Though her kitchen is small, it’s brimming with possibilities for sharing joyful cooking experiences. Miou warmly invites you to visit her kitchen as you would a friend’s home—kids are welcome too!
The closest station
Adachiodai Station
How to get to the station?
From Nippori Station: 5mins
Exact location provided after booking.
Yes, Choose your favorite fillings! Onigiri and Pork and Veggie Miso Soup has a vegetarian option.
Up to 4 people can join Miou 's cooking class.
Duration of this cooking class is 2.5 hours.
It costs 14000 per person.
You will receive the confirmation within 24 hours.
We accepts these cards on airKitchen.
Cancellations up to 48 hours prior to the class begins will be fully refunded by the airKitchen cancellation policy.
