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Fukuoka Local Special: Crafting New Year Osechi & Hakata Zoni

Cooking Class Menu

[Traditional Japanese New Year's Dishes: Osechi Ryori and Ozoni]
・Kurikinton
A sweet dessert-like dish made by smoothly kneading sweet potatoes and mixing in chunks of golden candied chestnuts. Its appearance resembles a "golden treasure chest," so it is a wish for "good fortune and wealth" in the new year.
・Datemaki
A rolled omelet made by mixing eggs and minced white fish, baking it until fluffy, and then rolling it up in a bamboo mat to create a spiral shape. Its rolled shape resembles ancient books, so it is a wish for "improvement of knowledge and learning, and a splendid life." It is characterized by its gentle sweetness and fluffy texture, similar to castella cake.
・Tazukuri
Dried small anchovies are dry-roasted until fragrant, and then coated in a sweet and savory soy sauce and white sesame seeds. Historically used as fertilizer for rice paddies, it is considered an auspicious food that prays for a "bountiful harvest," and its crispy texture makes it perfect as a snack.
・Simmered Shrimp
Head-on shrimp are simmered until plump and vibrant in a broth of dashi, soy sauce, and mirin. Their bent backs and long whiskers resemble those of an old person, making them the star of celebrations wishing for longevity and good health until one's back is bent with age.
・Black Beans
Black soybeans are simmered slowly and gently for many hours with sugar and soy sauce until they become soft and tender. The name is a play on words in Japanese, meaning "to work diligently" (mame) and "healthy and strong," and is meant to express the wish for a year of good health and well-being in work or studies.
・Red and White Pickled Radish and Carrots
Daikon radish and carrots are thinly julienned, salted, and pickled in a refreshing sweet and sour vinegar. The auspicious red and white colors resemble the traditional Japanese mizuhiki (decorative cord used for celebrations), making this dish a prayer for a peaceful and tranquil life.
・ Hakata Zoni
This luxurious ozoni (rice cake soup) is unique to Fukuoka, featuring a fragrant "ago dashi" (flying fish broth) base, topped with "buri" (yellowtail), a fish that symbolizes success as it grows, and auspicious "katsuona" (mustard greens). It is filled with powerful wishes for business success, good fortune in competitions, and being blessed with children.

• 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.

Cooking Class Information

[Experience Information]
"Taste the Traditions of Japan! Handmade Osechi and Hakata Zoni Cooking Class"
In this course, you will make Osechi and Hakata Zoni, special traditional dishes that celebrate the Japanese New Year, from scratch in a warm and friendly atmosphere. In the lesson, you will try making seven auspicious dishes, including golden Kurikinton, fluffy Datemaki, and luxurious Hakata Zoni with a fragrant ago-dashi base. You will learn about the heartwarming stories behind each dish, such as "health," "family prosperity," and "business success," with explanations in English. After cooking, everyone will gather around the table to enjoy the blissful moment of savoring the completed Osechi and Zoni together. Let's create unforgettable special memories of your trip while experiencing Japanese culture and the warmth of home! Beginners are also welcome.

About Host

Yui

Hello!
I'm Yui.
I run a cooking class in Fukuoka.
I usually teach cooking to children.
I'm good at not only making delicious food, but also dishes that allow you to experience the seasons and traditional culture.
I would be happy if we could make delicious food together using plenty of fresh ingredients from Fukuoka and have a fun time!
I look forward to meeting you all.

Area

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