Japanese Cooking class in Christchurch, Kaiapoi
Incorporating New Zealand ingredients into Japanese cuisine based on the concept of “Home Cooking” enhances the depth of flavor and aroma by utilizing the umami of dashi broth.
By focusing on the visual appeal of the ingredients’ colors, shapes, and presentation in traditional Japanese tableware, one can enter a state of mindfulness. To begin the lesson, we recommend savoring Japanese tea slowly, which helps alleviate tension and stress, creating a relaxed state. We introduce familiar dishes such as Sushi, Fried chicken, Ramen, commonly enjoyed by Japanese individuals, catering to those who are not accustomed to Japanese cuisine.
The Menu
– February Menu –
Japanese Home Cooking
Welcome Drink
・Green tea
Japanese style friedSauteed Salmon with Saikyo Miso (White sweet miso) chicken
Donburi (Rice bowl) with Teriyaki Fried potate
Tofu and Avocado Salad
Japanese Soup
Japanese-styleDessert
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Minimum 2 participants required.
– March Menu –
Japanese Home Cooking
*The menu may change slightly depending on purchasing conditions
Welcome Drink
・Green tea
Chicken Nanban-yaki
Silken Tofu with Thickened Shrimp Sauce
Kinpira Ninjin
Seasonalmisosoup
Japanese-styleDessert
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Minimum 2 participants required.
-Whole Year Menu –
Basic Sushi Cuisine
Welcome Drink
・Green Tea
Two Types of Rolled Sushi
・Sakura-Flavored Rolled Sushi
・Matcha-Flavored Rolled Sushi
(Vegetarian)
Side Dishes: Two Assorted Japanese Home-style Dishes
・Mock of abalone” Shiitake (Mushrooms stuffed with Tofu mixture)
･Tofu paste
Seasonal miso soup
Japanese-styleDessert
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Minimum 2 participants required.
Ritsuko (Christchurch, Kaiapoi)
I am Ritsuko ( Everyone call me ” Ritsy “)
I was born in 1970 in Fukuoka, Kyushu Japan and in 1995 I moved to Christchurch to start my beautiful family.I love to keep active by playing tennis and golf. During the years I have made lots of local friends through playing sports. For me cooking can be the same. It’s one of best ways to connect and share my passion for Japanese food. I am so happy to contribute my own country to spread the charm of Japanese cooking in NZ.
I want to provide a safe space for you in the comfort of my own home where I can demonstrate how cooking can be fun, a creative and introduce Japanese foods and culture outlet where you can relax.
I look forward to meeting you in my class!
