1. Chirashi-zushi (Scattered Sushi)
Chirashi-zushi is a colorful "scattered" sushi served in a bowl or on a plate. Unlike nigiri sushi, a variety of ingredients are beautifully arranged over a bed of vinegared sushi rice.
In my class, we decorate it with shredded egg crêpes, seasoned vegetables, and seafood (or fresh seasonal toppings). It’s like an edible jewel box and is often served during traditional Japanese celebrations!
2. Tonjiru (Pork and Vegetable Miso Soup)
Tonjiru is a hearty, savory miso soup packed with sliced pork and root vegetables. While standard miso soup is light, Tonjiru is a satisfying dish that warms the body from the inside out.
We use ingredients like daikon radish, carrots, and burdock root to create a deep, rich umami flavor. It is a soul food that represents the comforting taste of a Japanese home.
3. Warabi-mochi (Bracken Starch Dumplings)
Warabi-mochi is a traditional Japanese wagashi (sweet) with a unique, jelly-like chilled texture. It is made from bracken starch and is famously translucent and chewy.
We serve it with a generous dusting of Kinako (roasted soybean flour). It’s a refreshing and elegant dessert that offers a true taste of Japanese summer and tradition.
Sushi (寿司, 鮨) is a Japanese dish of specially prepared vinegared rice (鮨飯 sushi-meshi), usually with some sugar and salt, combined with a variety of ingredients (ネタ neta), such as seafood (most commonly and often raw), vegetables, and occasionally tropical fruits. Styles of sushi and its presentation vary widely, but the key ingredient is "sushi rice", also referred to as shari (しゃり), or sumeshi (酢飯).
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.
In this cooking class, we will cook Chirashi-zushi, Tonjiru, and Warabi-mochi together!
Chirashi-zushi is a beautiful "scattered" sushi. Unlike the typical hand-pressed sushi, we arrange various colorful ingredients on top of a bed of sushi rice.
We will start by preparing the sushi rice from scratch. You can learn the traditional way of mixing sushi vinegar into the rice using a Japanese fan to make it shiny and delicious! Then, we will decorate it with shredded egg, vegetables, and seafood. It looks like a jewelry box!
Next, we will make Tonjiru, a type of Japanese soul food. It is a hearty miso soup with sliced pork and many kinds of vegetables.
We will cut the vegetables together and simmer them to bring out their natural sweetness. It is much more filling and flavorful than standard miso soup. You will love the rich "Umami" taste!
Finally, we will make Warabi-mochi for dessert. This is a traditional Japanese sweet with a unique, jelly-like texture.
We will stir the ingredients over the heat until they become clear and bouncy. It’s a very fun and magical process! We enjoy them with "Kinako" (roasted soybean flour) and sweet dark syrup.
What you can learn in this class:
How to make perfect sushi rice at home.
How to use traditional seasonings like Miso and Dashi.
The secrets of making chewy and refreshing Japanese wagashi.
The food is not only delicious but also very colorful and photo-friendly. Let’s enjoy cooking and eating together like a Japanese family!
Hello! My name is Maya. I was born in Canada and raised in Osaka, Japan. I also had the chance to work at Disney World in Florida.
My grandmother owned a shabu-shabu restaurant, so I grew up surrounded by good food. That’s where my love for cooking and eating delicious meals comes from. I love traveling, trying authentic local food, and sharing those experiences with others. I’d love to bring a taste of Japanese home cooking to you.
I believe cooking together with locals is one of the best ways to experience a culture. I have experience as an Airbnb host, and now I’m excited to welcome travelers to my home for a fun and friendly Japanese cooking class. Sometimes my mother or my sister also helps with the class, so you may get to cook with more of my family!
After the class, guests will enjoy the meal on their own rather than dining together.
My place is easy to access, close to the Tanimachi Line, Sakaisuji Line, and the JR Tozai Line.
I’m looking forward to meeting you!
The closest station
Minamimorimachi station
How to get to the station?
From Osaka station: 10mins
Free pick up service
This host can pick up you for free from the closest station!
Exact location provided after booking.
Yes, Create a "Sushi Jewelry Box" & Wagashi Sweets in Osaka (Tenma)! has a vegetarian option.
Yes, Create a "Sushi Jewelry Box" & Wagashi Sweets in Osaka (Tenma)! has a vegan option.
It costs 5500 per person.
Up to 1 people can join Maya's cooking class.
Please go to Minamimorimachi station which takes 10 mins from Osaka station. Then Maya (host) will pick you up there!
Duration of this cooking class is 2.5 hours.
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.
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