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Yuka's forest kitchen, healthy Japanese cooking classes in Tokyo, Japan

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I'm a certified cooking instructor specializing in healthy Japanese cuisine, teaching in English. In 2023 & 2024 I conducted cooking workshops in 9 countries in Oceania, Asia and Europe. I usually host classes at home in the peaceful and cozy Oyamadai neighborhood, located just a 20-minute train ride from Shibuya, Tokyo. In the class, I teach Japanese cooking skills and seasonal menus using fresh seasonal vegetables (mostly organic or pesticide-free), traditional Japanese seasonings and additive-free products. I also focus on classes for people with dietary restrictions, such as vegans and gluten-free people, so that everyone can enjoy their meals together. In the past, I had many dietary restrictions such as wheat, milk, eggs. I also supported foreign colleagues with food allergies and religious dietary needs. During those times, When I traveled abroad, people were so nice and made sure I had something to eat. I'll never forget that, so I wanted to do the same for foreigne...
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Shojin Ryori / Buddhist Cuisine Cooking Class

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This cooking class starts with an introduction of Buddhist cuisine. The class includes many tips for Japanese cooking. You can learn how to make Japanese soup stock, cook Japanese rice with a pot and make typical Buddhist cuisine dishes. I am happy to arrange dishes If you have a specific request for your food and will teach you how to substitute with other ingredients. However, please note that there is a possibility of contamination and please refrain from taking the class if you have a severe allergy or you are strict believers. <Cooking Class Menu> This cooking class is vegan and gluten-free! 1. Main dish made by tofu, vegetables etc .  ex.  Shiitake mushroom like abalone  Tofu grilled between lotus root slices  Tofu like Unagi etc. 2. Sesame tofu 3. Seasonal vegetable dish  ex. Green leafy vegetable and grilled mushroom 4. Shira-ae  Mashed tofu and seasonal vegetable salad 5. Pickled seasonal vegetable 6. Seasonal vegetable soup  ex. Kenchin...
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