Hands-On Tokyo Cooking Class: Shogayaki (Ginger Pork)
Join an authentic & intensive cooking class in Setagaya, Tokyo. Learn Japanese cooking techniques & make shogayaki (ginger pork) & side dishes (rice, miso soup, shredded cabbage salad, potato salad).
Highlights
Learn about Japanese cooking techniques, utensils, & customs from a certified instructor
Learn in an intensive, authentic, & hands-on home cooking environment
Make shogayaki (ginger pork) & a range of side dishes (rice, miso soup, shredded cabbage salad, potato salad)
10 meals
Experience Details
Learn how to make a beloved Japanese meal and a bounty of side dishes with Aoki-san, a dedicated cooking instructor and culinary enthusiast! This intensive cooking class takes place in Setagaya, a charming neighborhood in Tokyo. You’ll learn how to make shogayaki (ginger pork) and side dishes including white rice, miso soup, shredded cabbage with homemade sesame dressing, and potato salad. Take home valuable cooking skills, knowledge of Japanese culinary customs, kitchen tools, and a host of new recipes to share with friends and family back home!
Your host, Aoki-san, warmly welcomes cooks of all skill levels to her cooking classes in Setagaya, Tokyo. Since launching her school in 2022, she has expanded her range of lessons, aiming to elevate the dining experience by delivering gourmet home-cooked meals and sharing the secrets of true hospitality through carefully crafted recipes. Aoki-san's cooking studio is where passion, flavor, and the joy of culinary discovery come together to redefine a connection with food.
‘Shoga’ means ginger and ‘yaki’ means grill or fry, which sums up the key elements of this beloved Japanese dish. The secret to shogayaki's irresistible taste lies in the marinade, a blend of ginger, soy sauce, mirin, and sake. This unique combination infuses the pork with a savory-sweet umami, enhanced by the subtle spiciness of ginger. The result is a succulent and aromatic dish that captures the essence of Japanese cuisine. You’ll also prepare a range of side dishes, including white rice, miso soup, shredded cabbage with homemade sesame dressing, and potato salad from start to finish.
During this cooking class, you'll not only learn how to select the best cuts of pork and master the cooking techniques for achieving that perfect sear, but you'll also gain insight into the cultural significance of shogayaki in Japanese cuisine. This dish is a representation of treasured culinary customs and the meticulous craftsmanship that underpins Japanese cooking.
Inclusions
Japanese cooking lesson from a certified instructor
Ingredients to make: shogayaki (ginger pork), rice, miso soup, shredded cabbage salad, potato salad
Exclusions
Transportation to and from the experience location
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
The class take place at the host’s house which is 5 mins walk from Den-en-chofu Station. More details and a Google Maps link will be provided when booking.
Remarks
Please bring an appetite for learning, fun, & shogayaki (ginger pork)
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 2 days before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Experience Location
Over 14 million residents call Tokyo home. Functioning as Japan's economic and cultural center, it's no surprise the metropolis often appears at the top of travelers' bucket lists. Here, you can find everything from traditional tea houses to futuristic skyscrapers.
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