・Learn the basics of Japanese dashi, an essential part of Japanese cooking.
・Discover the characteristics of different types of dashi, including kombu (kelp) and katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes).
・Make a basic homemade mentsuyu, a versatile Japanese soup base and seasoning.
・Learn how to use homemade mentsuyu in simmered dishes and other Japanese dishes.
・Discover how mentsuyu can be used for much more than just noodle dishes, and how to incorporate it into everyday cooking.
・Learn simple tips for making delicious Japanese home cooking without having to worry about complicated seasoning.
For safety reasons, as this is a home-based class, we kindly ask that guests be women, or accompanied by a woman.
We will make a basic homemade Japanese mentsuyu (noodle soup base) from scratch, using traditional Japanese dashi.
We will then use the homemade mentsuyu to prepare two classic Japanese home-cooked dishes:
・Nikujaga – Japanese-style simmered beef and potatoes with vegetables
・Chicken Teriyaki – tender chicken glazed with a sweet and savory Japanese-style sauce
Through these dishes, you will discover how one simple homemade seasoning can be used in different ways to create delicious Japanese home cooking.
Hi, I’m Yuri!
I live in Kita-Kamakura, Kamakura, Japan.
I love cooking and baking, and I have been making everyday Japanese meals and homemade sweets for many years.
I also run a small home baking class called Kita-Kamakura Small Baking Class.
If you visit Japan, international guests are welcome to join some of my baking classes together with Japanese participants. You can enjoy making homemade Japanese sweets in a cozy home kitchen and experience a little part of everyday life in Japan.
So, whether you join me online from your home or in person in Kita-Kamakura, I hope you enjoy experiencing Japanese home cooking and baking.
I look forward to cooking with you!
The closest station
Kitakamakura Station
How to get to the station?
From Kamakura: 20mins
Exact location provided after booking.
It costs 3000 per person.
Duration of this cooking class is 2 hours.
Up to 2 people can join Yuri's cooking class.
Yes, Make Homemade Mentsuyu & Learn Two Classic Japanese Home Dishes Learn the secrets of Japanese dashi, make a versatile homemade mentsuyu has a vegetarian option.
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.
