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Kyoto Cooking Class
A home-cooking lesson in the instructor's home near Shimogamo Shrine in Kyoto City, where you can enjoy rice balls, miso soup, and seasonal vegetable side dishes.

Cooking Class Menu

Classes are held at the instructor's home.
Please come learn simple, home-style Japanese cooking.

We use additive-free ingredients whenever possible to create meals that are gentle on the body.

Enjoy a pleasant time in a calm atmosphere.

Menu
・Homemade brown rice onigiri (hands-on)
Toppings:
Pickled plum, salt-grilled domestic salmon, plus one additional topping

・Vegetable-rich miso soup where you eat the whole ingredients, including the dashi base

・Shirishiri (stir-fried carrots with canned tuna and egg)

・Homemade lightly pickled seasonal vegetables

・Green vegetables dressed with peanut and sesame sauce

※The minimum booking is 2

• Onigiri

  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

  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

  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.

Cooking Class Information

Let's make rice balls. The rest of the lesson is for you to watch my lecture. If you would like to cut vegetables or do more practical exercises, please request it. In that case, the time is likely to be extended. At the end, we will have a fun tasting session where everyone can enjoy eating together.

What you will do

1. Meeting place

Within the World Heritage Site of Shimogamo Shrine, Tadasu no Mori Meet at 「Sawatashade」「雑太社」 It's about a 5-minute walk from here.

2. Welcome drink and introduction to today's lesson

You can choose drink from either green tea, water . I will explain you about what we are going to make according to my recipe. I will give you my recipe as a gift!

3. Demonstration of how to Make Miso Soup

The instructor will prepare miso soup in front of everyone. A vegetarian or vegan-friendly miso soup can be substituted upon request.

4. Let's make some rice balls.

Choose your favorite fillings, including the quintessential Japanese rice ball filling, pickled plum, as well as salt-grilled salmon and other options.

5. It's time for a fun tasting session!

The taste of rice balls you make yourself is truly special. Let's all enjoy miso soup packed with ingredients and seasonal vegetable side dishes together. I'm not very good at English, but I'll answer any questions you have.

About Host

IZUMI

I've loved food since I was a child. I also love traveling. I'm also very interested in the cuisine, ingredients, and seasonings of other countries. Although I'm still learning English and my English isn't very good, I believe we can have wonderful communication by sharing delicious moments together. Our home, which will serve as the venue, is located in a very quiet and lovely area, just a few minutes' walk from Shimogamo Shrine and Tadasu no Mori Forest. I hope you'll spend time in the kitchen and living room of our family home and experience life in Japan, even if only for a short time. I hope you'll cook with me or watch me cook, and discover the wonders of Japanese seasonings, dried foods, and ingredients. I'd also like to share some tips for making delicious dishes and some easy homemade recipes. I hope to help you have a relaxing and wonderful stay in Kyoto, and I'd be happy to learn more about the world from you. I look forward to seeing you in my little kitchen.

Area

Exact location provided after booking.