Denmark's Most Experienced Sushi Chef Zoë Escher

2019: Zoë was the judge for the daily newspaper Politiken in connection with testing food for their readers.
2016: Zoë held the official opening speech and opened the fair Formland Spring in Messecenter Herning in Denmark. At the opening of the fair there were 49 people from the press, 20 VIP and 271 exhibitors.
2015: Zoë has made sushi and Japanese dishes as private dining at home of US ambassador in Denmark Rufus Gifford.
2013: Rated as Denmark’s sushi expert no. 1 by gourmet supermarket chain Irma. Zoë was also guest judget at Masterchef Denmark season 3. Zoë has made sushi and Japanese dishes as staff food to the 3 star Michelin restaurant

Zoë is known from Danish magazines and TV such as Copenhagen Food, ALT for Damerne, Berlingske, Femina, IN, Mad & Bolig, TV3 and the consumer council magazine “THINK”.

Reference: Restaurant Geranium***, A.P. Møller – Mærsk, Hugo Boss Nordic, Novo Nordisk, Ikea, Novartis, Velux, Takeda Pharma, Haldore Topsøe, Dansk Byggeri, Deloitte, Gorrissen Federspiel, Beierholm revision, Symphogen and many more.

What is quality sushi?

July 8, 2023June 15, 2018 by Zoë Escher

It is a question that I often discuss with my attendants.
It is as such not a clear answer because it is based in fact on an individual assessment.

For some discount sushi to gourmet food and for others a dinner at a Michelin sushi restaurant is a gastronomic experience.

When I have to assess whether any kind of sushi I will look at the ingredients that have been used are of high quality and they are fresh. Since you do not cook sushi the quality of ingredients is very important.
Since I am Japanese-trained sushi chef and sake sommelier I look at the techniques used to make sushi because I think it is very important to give the guest a gastronomic experience.

If you would like to learn about Japanese sushi you may want to read more about the course Sushi course for beginners

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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.

Can you get full by eating vegetarian sushi?

July 8, 2023June 8, 2018 by Zoë Escher

Oh yes.

Within the vegetarian kitchen there are many delicious and tasty dishes and also sushi.

In Europe we have a large selection of tasty vegetables which you can turn into a unique gastronomic experience that offers many new flavors.

If you are used to eat for example a big steak, you may still feel hungry after eating a vegetarian sushi.

The Japanese cuisine is characterized by many small and light dishes. In that way you can have a very varied diet without eating too much during the day.

Vegetarian sushi is perfect if you want a meatless day a week.

Read more about Sushi Chef & Sake Sommelier Zoë Escher

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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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This is why I love Japanese gastronomy!

July 8, 2023June 7, 2018 by Zoë Escher

There are many qualities that make’s the Japanese cuisine one of my favorites. In addition to food quality, the Japanese have a food culture that is not comparable to other countries.

It is a population that often goes out and eats and spends a lot of time on restaurant visits because in Japan there is a way to be together. This means that on every street in Tokyo there are food stalls, eateries and restaurants that offer everything from classic Japanese food to Michelin restaurants.

The Japanese cuisine offers a lot of different styles as many styles as the whole of European cuisine. It especially makes the city of Tokyo a gastronomic experience beyond the usual.

Read more about Sushi chef & Sake sommelier Zoë Escher

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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.

Can other types of rice be used for sushi?

July 8, 2023May 29, 2018 by Zoë Escher

It is a question that I got on one of my courses.
The attendants had experimented with different types of grains for to see if there were other alternatives.

Until now, I have not heard of other cereals suitable for sushi. In the sense that it is not yet succeeded anyone
to find a substitute that contains the qualities which make sushi rice.

The white sushi rice as which everybody knows is the easiest rice to boil over other cereals.
The consistency of the white finish cooked sushi rice is also best.

They must be firm but at the same time they must be soft. They should not be cooked too much so they become mushy. But they must not be too hard and still a bit raw inside. So it is a very delicate balance you have to try to hit.

I have not yet come across other types of suitable rice.

Please read more about Sushi course for beginners

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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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This is how you make the Japanese omelet Tamago

July 8, 2023May 23, 2018 by Zoë Escher

Have you ever tasted a Japanese omelet also known as Tamago?

The perfect Tamago is silky, juicy, without air holes and quite spongy. The Tamago is also cooked to perfection it has not been given too little or too much heat.

It is very hard to make the perfect Tamago. When I went to California Sushi Academy we were also tested how good we have to make Tamago. During the sushi chef and sake sommelier education I managed to make a lot of Tamago.

If you get the chance you should to try to eat Tamago.

Read more about Sushi chef & sake sommelier Zoë Escher

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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.

What has been your greatest experience on your trips to Japan?

July 8, 2023May 17, 2018 by Zoë Escher

I have had many unique and exciting experiences in Japan and there have been 2 trips that have been the same.

My travels to Japan do not really look like vacation as they have always had a professional content.

I have found a picture from 2004.
In the picture I am with the Japanese national team coach of the Japanese women’s team. I am pretty tired because we have been training tournaments at Tokai University. It is auniversity where the most talented kendo players among Japanese students go.
It is also here the Olympic champions in Judo coach.

It’s one of many experiences that I will never forget.

Read more about Sushi chef & Sake sommelier Zoë Escher

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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.

Enjoy the summer with authentic Japanese sushi

July 8, 2023May 16, 2018 by Zoë Escher

Sushi is in my opinion a summer dish.
It is the season that abounds with a large selection of fresh vegetables and fish which are perfect for sushi. Vegetables full of flavors, aromas and unique tastes and, in the right composition, offer a gastronomic experience.

At the sushi course for beginners, attendances get a professional knowledge of sushi and sushi preparation. Knowledge is not enough the attendance do also learn to use different Japanese cooking and hand techniques to produce sushi of a quality so it can be served for a dinner.
Last but not least, attendances learn to handle fish for sushi rolls. You also learn about the classic pitfall when buying fish for sushi.

There are still some available spots on Sushi course for beginners which will be held on Sunday 20 May 2018. Do not wait too long if you want to go home with home-made sushi and a glass of cold white wine.

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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.

How often do Japanese go to a restaurant and dine?

July 8, 2023May 15, 2018 by Zoë Escher

The Japanese do go out to dine a lot.
In Europe most people will go to at restaurant and dine when there is a special occasion to celebrate. Some restaurants in Europe do also offer unique gastronomic experience.
In Japan, the Japanese have a different view of going out and dine. In Japan, dining at a restaurant is a way of spending time be together. There is no specific event for going out and dine at a restaurant

This means that the Japanese are dinning at a restaurant several times per a week. In Japan, social gathering often takes place at the many restaurants and eateries that are found on every street in Japan.

Read more about the Japanese unexplored Sushi chef & Sake sommelier Zoë Escher

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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.

Why are the Japanese the world’s longest living?

July 8, 2023May 11, 2018 by Zoë Escher

The Japanese cuisine is very different from the rest of the world.
The dish is combined in such a way that it either charges the body or adds to the body’s nourishment.
Chips, fries and other high fat foods are not included as a natural part of Japanese cuisine. Just like so many others, the Japanese also want a snack. However, the Japanese prefer to eat something healthy when want something sweet to eat. They prefer to eat dried squid, dried raises and fish.

In comparison to cake and other sweet stuff, rice and beans are included in many Japanese desserts. Desserts do not have to get ‘boring’ for that reason.

On the course Traditional Japanese cooking class for beginners you learn to make tasty dishes suitable for parties and everyday life.

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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.

Private course: Sushi course deluxe

July 8, 2023April 4, 2018 by Zoë Escher

Sushi course deluxe is a course tailored to your needs and your desires, where I come to your place and teach a course to a small group of people.

You learn about Japanese traditions and what makes Japanese sushi uniqu
You get an insight into how rice is boiled using Japanese techniques.
You learn about what you should be aware of when you make sushi with different kinds of raw fish.
You learn step-by-step how to make futomaki, Hoso-maki, inside-out, and nigiri.

Reference from individuals

“Zoë Escher helped us with a sushi course for 13 people to a bachelor party. It was a really nice experience!
Zoë had control of things, and was full of great tips and recipes for everyone, both for novices and those who had tried making sushi before. The style was fresh, competent, informative and entertaining, and when we were finished, we had sushi enough for an army – there was no one who went home hungry”.
Stephanie Munck, Code Slinger

“Exciting, educational – and just enormously cozy with good friends. Over a glass of cold wine we made lots of while Zoë instructed, gave good advice and shared her huge knowledge about Japanese sushi. We got many good tips – on everything from knives to where to buy the best fish. I can definitely recommend”.
Christina Lagoni, KPMG Denmark

Reference from companies

A.P. Moller – Maersk, Hugo Boss Nordic, Novo Nordisk, Novartis, Takeda Pharma, Haldore Topso, 3F Ungdom, Hoje-Taastrup kommune, Gorrissen Federspiel, Quartz+Co.

Please read more about private cooking class: Sushi course deluxe

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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.
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