Japan Class Series, Virtual Class Via Facebook Live: Corn Stew, Sunday, 4/5, 12:30PM
About Corn Stew Corn was introduced to Japan by the Portuguese in 1579 More widely available during the Meiji period 1868 as a result of Western influence Current corn soup is believed to be adopted and adapted from the French Corn soup is so common that one can get it at vending machines Corn stew is a take on corn soup Corn soup and stew are most popular July-August but corn stew is served year round Go to our Facebook page to view and participate: www.Facebook.com/WabiSabi
Japan Class Series, Virtual Class Via Facebook Live: Okonomiyaki, Saturday, 4/4, 12:30PM
What is Okonomiyaki? Okonomiyaki translates to: “Grill As You Like” Okonomi (as you like) Yaki (grill) Sometimes referred to as by non-Japanese speakers as: “Japanese Pancake” “Japanese Pizza” It’s more like frittata meets pancake Go to our Facebook page to view and participate: www.Facebook.com/WabiSabiJapanLiving CLICK Image To Open Okonimiyaki Recipe Presentation #wabisabi #Japan #WabiSabiJapanLiving #PalmSprings #Dassai39 #Dassai50 #Dassai50Nigori #Dassai50SparklingNigori
Japan Class Series - Hiroshima Style Okonomiyaki November 1, 2019
What is Okonomiyaki? Okonomiyaki translates to: “Grill As You Like” •Okonomi (as you like) •Yaki (grill) Sometimes referred to as by non-Japanese speakers •“Japanese Pancake” •“Japanese Pizza” It’s more like frittata meets pancake Made with •Flour •Eggs •Tempura flakes (Tenkasu) •Cabbage •Pork belly slices (with or without other meats/seafood) •Topped with a variety of condiments like •Okonomiyaki sauce •Japanese mayonnaise •Dried seaweed •Dried bonito flakes CLICK Image To O
Japan Class Series - Regional Food: Nagoya, September 21, 2019
Nagoya-Tenmusu and Kishimen Tenmusu Originated in Nagoya Onigiri (rice ball) w/rice and shrimp tempura wrapped in nori (seaweed) Flavor reminds one of the sea Offered as takeaway at convenience stores and street vendors Also available in restaurants Kishimen Originated in Nagoya A flat udon noodle Great variety but typical style is Miso broth CLICK Image To Open Presentation #wabisabi #Japan #WabiSabiJapanLiving #PalmSprings #Osaka #FoodieCentral #Takoyaki #Okonomiyaki #Kus
Japan Class Series - Regional Food: Hiroshima, August 17, 2019
Hiroshima-Tsukemen Tsukemen is a ramen dish in which the noodles and toppings are served separate from the broth A variety of noodles are used including: Ramen Soba Somen Udon Recent food dish- 1961 by restauranteur Kazuo Yamagishi in Tokyo for his restaurant Taishoken Over 100 locations in Tokyo today Hiroshima style is even more recent Warm spicy broth In the US, mostly in LA CLICK Image To Open Presentation #wabisabi #Japan #WabiSabiJapanLiving #PalmSprings #Osaka #Foodi
Japan Class Series - Regional Food: Osaka, July 20, 2019
Osaka—Foodie Central Kuidaore - Eat until you drop In Osaka, people spend more on food than anything else. Top Street Foods: Takoyaki – Batter Ball Okonomiyaki – Pancake Kushikatsu – Deep fried skewers Kitsune Udon – “fox” fav (foxes love tofu) Teppanyaki – grilling on a metal plate CLICK Image To Open Presentation #wabisabi #Japan #WabiSabiJapanLiving #PalmSprings #Osaka #FoodieCentral #Takoyaki #Okonomiyaki #Kushikatsu #KitsuneUdon #Teanyaki
Japan Class Series - Okonomiyaki January 5, 2019
What is Okonomiyaki? Okonomiyaki translates to: “Grill As You Like” •Okonomi (as you like) •Yaki (grill) Sometimes referred to as by non-Japanese speakers •“Japanese Pancake” •“Japanese Pizza” It’s more like frittata meets pancake Made with •Flour •Eggs •Tempura flakes (Tenkasu) •Cabbage •Pork belly slices (with or without other meats/seafood) •Topped with a variety of condiments like •Okonomiyaki sauce •Japanese mayonnaise •Dried seaweed •Dried bonito flakes CLICK Image To O
Japan Class Series - Sake & Food Pairing May 5, 2018
Food from around the world Sake pairs exceptionally well with so many foods. That's because sake inherently pairs well with the basics. When looking at Sake acid structure, there is Succinic and Lactic Acids. Succinic acid is found in fish and shellfish and lactic acid is found in cheese. What doesn't go well with both. For this event, we traveled the world from Mexico to Spain, UK and China ending up in Japan with beautiful Tako (Octopus) sashimi. #wabisabi #Japan #Wabi
Japan Class Series - Okonomiyaki April 21, 2018
What is Okonomiyaki? Okonomiyaki translates to: “Grill As You Like” •Okonomi (as you like) •Yaki (grill) Sometimes referred to as by non-Japanese speakers •“Japanese Pancake” •“Japanese Pizza” It’s more like frittata meets pancake Made with •Flour •Eggs •Tempura flakes (Tenkasu) •Cabbage •Pork belly slices (with or without other meats/seafood) •Topped with a variety of condiments like •Okonomiyaki sauce •Japanese mayonnaise •Dried seaweed •Dried bonito flakes CLICK Image To O
Japan Class Series - Sukiyaki March 17, 2018
About Sukiyaki Sukiyaki is a Japanese hot pot dish that is typically served during the winter but is excellent year round. It consists of thinly sliced meat which is slowly cooked or simmered at the table, alongside vegetables and other ingredients, in a Nabi cast iron pot in a mixture of soy sauce, sugar, and mirin. The ingredients are usually dipped in a small bowl of raw, beaten eggs after being cooked in the pot, and then eaten. History of Sukiyaki The literal meaning of
