Asakusa: Onigiri Morning Cooking Class with Sushi chef
Asakusa, Tokyo
Activity
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Learn to make onigiri from a Sushi chef in Asakusa. Discover the history of this samurai soul food, master the "air" technique, and enjoy a traditional breakfast with miso soup.
Highlights
- Learn the art of making onigiri from a chef trained under a Tsukiji Sushi Master
- Discover the history of onigiri, originally a battlefield food for samurai
- Master the 'air' technique to create fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth rice balls
- Enjoy your handmade onigiri with crisp nori and soothing hot miso soup
- Start your day with a traditional Japanese breakfast near Senso-ji Temple
Description
Begin your experience by meeting your chef, who was apprenticed under a Tsukiji Sushi Master. Learn authentic skills and master techniques not found in cookbooks. Discover the fascinating history of onigiri, originally battlefield food, and why this simple rice ball is considered the soul of Japan. Learn the professional art of shaping hot rice gently to create a texture that melts in your mouth. The secret to fluffiness is air, and your chef will guide you through the process. After mastering the art of onigiri, enjoy your handmade creations with crisp nori and soothing hot miso soup. Located steps from Senso-ji, this is the perfect morning activity to start your day of sightseeing.Includes
Cooking class with a Sushi chef Learning the history of Onigiri Mastering the 'Air' technique for rice shaping Traditional Japanese breakfast with Miso soup Proximity to Senso-ji templeImportant Information
- Located steps from Senso-ji temple, ideal for combining with sightseeing Learn authentic skills not found in cookbooks