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Authentic Japanese Hot Pot (Nabe) – Make Dashi from Scratch & Enjoy Matcha at Kamakura, Kanagawa

Cooking Class Menu

・Matcha
Matcha is a traditional Japanese powdered green tea with a rich flavor and vibrant green color. During the experience, you'll prepare your own bowl of matcha while learning about Japanese hospitality (Omotenashi) and tea culture.

・Japanese Hot Pot (Nabe)
Japanese Hot Pot (Nabe) is one of Japan's most beloved home-cooked meals. Fresh vegetables, meat or seafood are gently simmered in a flavorful dashi broth and enjoyed together around the table. At the end of the meal, we'll finish the remaining broth with noodles or zosui (Japanese rice porridge), just as many Japanese families do

• 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.

• Green Tea

  The astringent constituent in Japanese tea is a type of polyphenol called catechin. Japan has done a great deal with the humble tea leaf. For example some benefits of the catechin in the tea leaf can lower cholesterol in some cases. Roasted over charcoal at a high temperature and grown under shade for at least 20 days are one of the examples. The most popular Japanese tea might be ryokucha. Depending on the timing of picking the leaves, the grade, the price can be noticeably different.

Cooking Class Information

Start your experience with a Matcha welcome ceremony, followed by a traditional dashi-making experience, where you'll shave katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes) by hand and learn the secrets of Japanese umami.Then, you'll prepare and enjoy your own Japanese Hot Pot (Nabe) from scratch.

Please let us know your preferred hot pot when making your reservation. If no preference is provided, we'll prepare one of our recommended hot pots for you.

Choose one of the following:
・Sukiyaki (Sweet Soy Beef Hot Pot)
・Shabu-Shabu (Thinly Sliced Pork Hot Pot)
・Yosenabe (Traditional Japanese Hot Pot with Pork, Seafood & Vegetables)
・Mille-Feuille Nabe (Layered Pork & Napa Cabbage Hot Pot)
・Chanko Nabe (Hearty Chicken & Vegetable Hot Pot)
・Soy Milk Miso Nabe (Creamy Soy Milk & Miso Hot Pot)
・Kimchi Nabe (Spicy Kimchi Hot Pot)

Vegetarian & Vegan Option (Advance Request Only):
・Soy Milk Miso Nabe (Available as vegetarian or vegan upon request)

What you will do

1. Meet at the station!

Let's meet at Kamakura-Kokomae Station, which is about 5 minutes from my place by car. I'll pick you up there and take you to the experience venue.

2. Class Introduction & Matcha Experience

First, I'll introduce today's cooking class, explain what we'll be making, and walk you through the schedule and flow of the experience. Then, we'll enjoy a traditional Matcha experience, where you'll learn how to prepare and whisk your own bowl of matcha while discovering the spirit of Japanese hospitality.

3. Dashi Making Experience

We'll make traditional Japanese dashi from scratch and learn about the secrets of umami. You'll also experience shaving katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes) by hand before preparing the broth.

4. Japanese Hot Pot (Nabe) Cooking Experience

Next, we'll make a traditional Japanese Hot Pot (Nabe) together. You'll prepare the ingredients by cutting vegetables and other fresh ingredients, then add the dashi and simmer everything in the pot. As we cook, you'll learn about Japanese hot pot culture, ingredient combinations, and techniques for creating a delicious and healthy meal.

5. Eat Japanese Hot Pot (Nabe) – Itadakimasu!

Once the Japanese Hot Pot (Nabe) is ready, we'll gather around the table, say "Itadakimasu," and enjoy the meal together.

About Host

Wataru

Hello! I'm the founder of JP.Gastronomy, a brand sharing Japanese Hot Pot (Nabe) culture with the world.

In my class, you'll begin with a traditional matcha tea experience, then learn how to make authentic dashi from scratch and cook a delicious Japanese Hot Pot.

I have lived abroad and can communicate in conversational English. While I'm not perfectly fluent, I'll do my best to make you feel comfortable and help you enjoy the experience.

I look forward to welcoming you to Kamakura and creating a memorable experience together!

I have a small Toy Poodle. Don't worry—I'll make sure your cooking experience is comfortable, and my dog won't disturb the class.

Area

Exact location provided after booking.