The Food of Japan

There has to be a good reason for the increasing popularity of Japanese food. Fresh seasonal ingredients coupled with a strong focus on rich umami flavours and aromatic spices have firmly established it as a go to favourite. Not only that but it is super healthy too. Taking influences from China- think ramen, noodles and dumplings and even European influences with ingredients such as potatoes, peppers and bread being introduced by Portuguese traders, Japanese cooks have created a raft of dishes in their own unique style. Our chef will take you on a culinary whistle stop tour with a carefully curated selection of dishes from this unique country plus plenty of tips and techniques to enable you to channel your inner “itasan”. You will learn: Quick ramen, shiokoji chicken, soy brined eggs Sushi Tonkatsu chicken, tangy slaw Miso vegetable curry Salted miso cookies After the class you will sit down and enjoy fruits of your labour with a tasty glass of wine.