JAPANESE CUISINE

Historically influenced by Chinese cuisine, traditional Japanese foods are based on Rice, locally grown foods and seasonal ingredients. Seafood is grilled or raw as in Sushi; or deep fried as in making Tempura. Soba and Udon Noodles in broth are also popular. Come have fun, gain insight & experience into this interesting cuisine. Our lesson is Japanese Curry Chicken; Japanese Ginger Pork (Shogayaki); Chicken Teriyaki Donburi; Yaki Udon (Stir-Fried Chewy Noodles with Ground Beef, Mushrooms, Carrots, & Bok Choy in a Salty-Sweet Sauce); Japanese Potato Salad (Chunky Potato Salad with partly Mashed Potatoes, Rice Vinegar, Mayonnaise, Deli Ham, Hard-Boiled Eggs, Shredded Carrot, Minced Onion, Sliced Scallions, & Sliced Cucumber); Japanese Vegetable Pancakes (Pan-Fried Fritters with Shredded Cabbage, Carrots, Kale, & Scallions), and Matcha Shortbread Cookies.