Online Wagashi Class: Make Japanese Nerikiri or Mochi Sweets
Learn how to craft delicate Japanese sweets anywhere in the world! In this online class, a certified instructor will teach you the basics of wagashi, the art of Japanese confectionery.
Highlights
In this online workshop, learn to craft delicate Japanese sweets guided by an expert host
You can opt to make two pieces of nerikiri wagashi (moist confectioneries) or three kinds of mochi sweets
Kaoru, your instructor, is certified by the Japanese Wagashi Promotion Association and has extensive experience teaching how to make Japanese sweets
A list of ingredients and utensils will be provided when booking! Prepare your ingredients and enjoy the class
10 meals
Experience Details
No need to travel to Japan to enjoy delicate wagashi confectioneries, prized for their balanced sweetness and delicate motifs. This online lesson brings the ancient craft of wagashi to your kitchen, no matter where you are in the world. All you need is a microwave oven and the ingredients on the list your host will provide you, and you’re ready to enjoy this creative sweets-making workshop!
Kaoru, who leads this experience, has over a decade of experience in wagashi and sugar craft and holds a certification from the Wagashi Association of Japan. She will first provide you with an overview of the history and cultural significance of wagashi before you get hands-on in making your delectable sweets.
You can opt to make either nerikiri (the default option) or mochi wagashi (through the Options tab). Nerikiri are moist, small, and delicate confectioneries often enjoyed with matcha. You’ll first make the dough, color and shape it to make two pieces, and decorate your nerikiri creations with intricate designs.
Guests who would prefer to make chewy, soft and powdery mochi can book the mochi class through the Options tab. In this class, you’ll be making several kinds of mochi and putting to the test the versatility of this ever-popular Japanese sweet. You’ll make strawberry daifuku (a soft mochi filled with a juicy strawberry), mochi ice cream and three-colored dango (skewered mochi dumplings that are a popular snack during the cherry blossom viewing season).
Enjoy making traditional sweets from the comfort of your home, and keep the recipes to replicate your favorite Japanese sweets anytime, anywhere!
Inclusions
Online class
Recipes
Exclusions
Ingredients & utensils (your host will provide a list upon booking; please prepare them in advance)
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
This class will take place online. Please specify your timezone and submit suitable times upon booking.
Remarks
For the nerikiri class, you’ll need white bean paste and mochiko (glutinous rice flour or sweet rice flour) and other ingredients in advance.
For the mochi class, you’ll need mochiko or shiratamako (glutinous rice flour), sugar, red or white bean paste, ice cream and red food coloring and green food coloring or matcha powder.
Guests need a microwave oven to follow this class (both for the nerikiri and the mochi options).
A detailed list of ingredients will be provided at the time of booking. Please note that the ingredients are not included in the experience price.
Upon booking, please specify your timezone and submit suitable times. If you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions, please specify so at the time of booking.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 48 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
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10 meals
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