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Sushi class for beginners

This course is made for anyone who wants to learn the art of making sushi from scratch. Regardless of whether you are a beginner or have some experience, Denmark’s most experienced Japanese trained sushi chef Zoë Escher will guide you step by step through the process of preparing delicious and authentic sushi. You learn how to boil the perfect sushi rice. You learn about the Japanese ingredients used for sushi. You learn about what you should be aware of when buying fish from the fishmonger. You learn to prepare different kinds of raw materials for sushi. You learn to make several different kinds of tasty sushi rolls. Please read more about the cooking class  Sushi for beginners _ Zoë has held sushi courses and cooking classes for A. P. Moller – Maersk, Hugo Boss Nordic, Novo Nordisk, Novartis, Velux, Gorrissen Federspiel, Beierholm revision, Elbek & Vejrup and many more. Gem Gem Gem Gem Gem

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Is it a must to buy a rice cooker for cooking sushi rice?

You do not a must to buy a rice cooker to cook sushi rice. Rice cooker is a great tool for cooking all types of rice. However, it is not a “must” to go out and buy a rice cooker if sushi rice is only to be cooked for 2-4 people. You can cook tasty sushi rice by only using an ordinary pot. However, you need to keep a little more eye on a pot than a rice cooker. The disadvantage of a rice cooker is that the rice can burn and the pot in the rice cooker can be difficult to clean. Where a rice cooker is a must is in a sushi restaurant. Most sushi restaurants in Denmark cook approx. 10 kilos of rice a day. When cooking such large amounts of rice, it is important that the rice is cooked in a pot, where the heat is evenly distributed throughout the pot. A rice cooker really comes into its own. Read more about Sushi course for beginners _ Zoë has lectured and held sushi courses for A. P. Moller – Maersk, Hugo Boss Nordic, Novo Nordisk, Novartis, Velux, Gorrissen Federspiel, Beierholm revision, Elbek & Vejrup and many …

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Does the quality of sushi rice have an impact on sushi?

The quality of sushi rice has a very big impact on the food. There is no doubt that when using good quality sushi rice can be tasted. The sushi meal becomes a completely different experience when quality sushi rice is cooked in a way so that they are firm and soft in consistency. In Denmark, there is not much difference in the quality of sushi rice that can be bought in stores. If you go to the USA or Japan, you can get many different types of sushi rice just as many as bread in a Danish supermarket. It is not only Japan that grows rice for sushi. Countries like China, Korea, USA and some countries in Europe grow different kinds of sushi rice. Sushi rice is harder to cook than other types of rice. Good quality sushi rice is easier to cook and, the consistency of the cooked sushi rice is also better. At the Sushi course for beginners, you will learn what it takes to be successful in cooking sushi rice in your own kitchen. _ Zoë has lectured and held sushi courses for A. P. Moller – Maersk, Hugo Boss Nordic, Novo Nordisk, Novartis, Velux, Gorrissen Federspiel, …

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Eat sushi within your food budget!

You can eat sushi several times a week also within your food budget. Sushi is a great dining experience, but eating out at restaurants can sometimes be expensive. Fortunately, there is a fun and affordable way to enjoy sushi: by taking a sushi course and making it yourself at home! After learning the techniques on the sushi course, you can start buying Japanese ingredients and fish that are suitable for sushi, to make your own sushi at home. By buying Japanese ingredients and fish that are recommended on the sushi course, you can check the quality yourself and save money compared to eating out. When you make your own sushi, there are no limits to what you can try. You can experiment with different types of fish, shellfish, vegetables and other ingredients to create your own signature sushi. Taking a sushi course and making sushi at home not only allows you to save money, but it can also be a fun and educational experience. You can enjoy the authentic taste of sushi without compromising on your budget. Read more about Sushi course for beginners _ Zoë has held sushi courses and cooking classes for A. P. Moller – Maersk, Hugo …

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Where does Japanese gyoza come from?

The Japanese dumplings also called gyoza comes from China. Yep, it’s good enough. China is world famous for making many different types of dumplings in fish, seafood, meat and with various vegetables. Several thousand years ago, dumplings came from China to Japan. One type of the Chinese dumplings found its way to Japanese cuisine. Japanese chefs chose to change the ingredients and made the dumpling with Japanese flavors. In this way, dumpling was given the unique flavors and aromas that characterize Japanese food. Japanese Gyoza is today a regular part of Japanese cuisine. It is a kind of dish that can either be enjoyed as a snack, appetizer or main course. There are several different options. In Traditional Japanese food course for beginners, you will learn step by step how to make Japanese gyoza as Japanese chefs in Tokyo. _ Zoë has lectured and held sushi courses for A. P. Moller – Maersk, Hugo Boss Nordic, Novo Nordisk, Novartis, Velux, Gorrissen Federspiel, Beierholm revision, Elbek & Vejrup and many more.

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