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Beyond Miso Soup: Real Japanese Comfort Food

Cooking Class Menu

Ozoni or Tonjiru & Japanese Rice Balls
・Ozoni
A traditional Japanese soup often eaten during New Year celebrations. It contains mochi (rice cake) and seasonal vegetables in a flavorful broth. Ingredients and soup styles differ depending on the region and family traditions in Japan.
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・Tonjiru
A hearty Japanese miso soup featuring pork and a variety of vegetables, including daikon radish, carrot, burdock root, potato, and konjac. Compared to regular miso soup, tonjiru is richer and more filling.

・Japanese Rice Balls (Onigiri)
For the inside filling, you can choose from Grilled Salmon, Tuna Mayo, Umeboshi (pickled plum with a salty and sour flavor), or Furikake, etc.
-----------------------------------If there is a Japanese dish you would like to try that is not listed on the menu, please feel free to ask! We are always happy to talk about Japanese food and will do our best to prepare the dish you are interested in!

• 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

In this cooking experience, you can enjoy comforting Japanese home-style dishes that many Japanese people grew up eating with their families.

Ozoni is a traditional Japanese soup usually eaten during New Year celebrations. The soup contains mochi (rice cake) and seasonal vegetables in a flavorful broth. The ingredients and taste differ depending on the region and each family’s traditions, making it a very personal and cultural dish in Japan.

Or you can choose Tonjiru, a hearty miso soup with pork and many vegetables such as daikon radish, carrot, burdock root, potato, and konjac. Compared to regular miso soup, tonjiru is richer, more filling, and especially popular during colder seasons.

You will also make Japanese Rice Balls (Onigiri) by hand. For the filling, you can choose from grilled salmon, tuna mayo, umeboshi (Japanese pickled plum with a salty and sour flavor), furikake, and more. Onigiri is one of the most popular homemade foods in Japan and is often enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, picnics, or quick meals at home.

About Host

Miona

All cooking classes by Miona

Hi! I’m Miona. I love traveling, sports, and trying new food from different cultures. Living in the U.S. for over 3 years made me realize that many Japanese dishes overseas are very different from what we actually eat at home in Japan. That’s why I wanted to become a host. I want travelers to experience real Japanese home cooking. I live with my 75-year-old grandmother, who has spent more than 50 years cooking every meal by hand, even making sauces and dressings from scratch. Her cooking is warm, healthy, and full of love. We welcome guests into our home to share authentic food, family stories, and a true Japanese home atmosphere.

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