Vegetarian Cooking Class: Temari Sushi & Kakiage (Tokyo)
Make vegetarian temari sushi & sides at an authentic, hands-on cooking class in Setagaya (Tokyo). Join Aoki-san to make 5 types of temari sushi, kakiage & side dishes (tofu salad & miso soup).
Highlights
Learn authentic Japanese cooking skills from a certified instructor
Learn how to make temari sushi & various side dishes (tofu salad with sesame dressing & miso soup)
Enjoy beloved Japanese dishes at a cozy cooking salon in Setagaya, Tokyo
10 meals
Experience Details
Join Aoki-san, a certified cooking instructor, to make vegetarian temari sushi, kakiage (vegetable tempura), and sides at a hands-on cooking class in Setagyaya (Tokyo). These colorful, bite-sized sushi spheres are fun and easy to assemble, cute as can be, and are easily recreated at home! You’ll make five types of temari sushi: shiitake mushroom, red paprika, eggplant, broccoli, and carrot with Japanese pumpkin.
Guiding you in the kitchen is Aoki-san, a certified cooking instructor and owner of her own cooking salon. Her goal is to make Japanese cooking fun and accessible to everyone, regardless of skill level. Back in February 2022, Aoki-san turned her passion into her purpose with the opening of her cooking school in Tokyo’s charming Setagaya neighborhood. Since then, she has taught countless students from far and wide, with no plans to slow down in sight. She's on a mission to help you create gourmet-quality home-cooked meals, sharing those coveted culinary secrets through her carefully crafted recipes.
The star of this vegetarian cooking class is temari sushi; a fun and visually appealing dish, with each piece resembling a small, colorful hand (“te”) ball (“mari”), hence the name. While temari sushi is often associated with seafood, our culinary adventure puts a veg-forward twist on things. Temari sushi originated in Japan and draws its inspiration from temari, traditional handball toys adorned with intricate patterns.
Once you’ve created your temari sushi masterpieces, move on to the kakiage! Vegetable (yasai) kakiage is a vegetarian-friendly version of the classic kakiage, featuring thinly-sliced vegetables coated in a tempura batter and fried until crispy and golden.
During this authentic, hands-on cooking class, you’ll learn how to:
Make and shape vinegared sushi rice
Make and decorate five types of temari sushi
Make vegetable kakiage (a tempura dish using thinly sliced vegetables)
Make tofu salad with homemade sesame dressing and miso soup side dishes
Inclusions
An intensive, hands-on cooking lesson from a certified instructor
Ingredients to make vegetarian temari sushi, tofu salad, & miso soup
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, & temari sushi
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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