Sushi Course for Beginners – Learn Sushi Like Japanese Sushi Chefs in Tokyo

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Do you want to learn how to make sushi using the same techniques mastered by sushi chefs in Tokyo?
Then this course is for you!

At Denmark’s only sushi course taught by a Japanese-trained sushi chef, you will be taught by Zoë Escher, who was trained by a Japanese sushi master from Tokyo. She brings the authentic Japanese sushi tradition directly to your kitchen in Copenhagen.

You won’t just learn how to roll sushi, you’ll learn to understand the ingredients, techniques, and philosophy behind sushi, exactly as sushi chefs in Tokyo do.

On the course, you will learn, among other things:

  • How to prepare sushi rice so it has the perfect consistency and flavor.
  • How to use Japanese ingredients that give sushi its authentic aroma.
  • How to choose fish and shellfish using the same criteria sushi experts look for.
  • The most important cutting techniques and ingredient preparations.
  • How to make three classic types of rolls:
    • Hosomaki (small rolls)
    • Uramaki (inside-out rolls)
    • Futomaki (large rolls)

… and much more.

The course takes place in Copenhagen, where you’ll enjoy a cozy and educational afternoon – and of course, plenty of sushi to enjoy afterwards.

Please read more about the cooking class  Sushi for beginners
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Zoë has held sushi courses and cooking classes for A. P. Moller – Maersk, Hugo Boss Nordic, Novo Nordisk, Novartis, Capgemini, Gorrissen Federspiel, Beierholm revision, Elbek & Vejrup and many more.

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Take part in a Sushi course and get healthier eating habits

Sushi Chef & Sake Sommelier
Take part in a Sushi course and get healthier eating habits.

In an age where health and well-being are in focus, many are looking for new ways to improve their eating habits. You can find a unique and delicious approach to a healthy lifestyle through attending a sushi course. Sushi is not only a delicious Japanese dish, but it can also be the key to promoting healthy eating habits.

Sushi consists of fresh fish, seaweed, rice and vegetables, making it a nutritious and healthy dining experience. Fish is a fantastic source of healthy oils that benefit the skin and the rest of the body. Seaweed is the vegetable in the world that contains the most vitamins and minerals.

Sushi courses offer not only an opportunity to learn Japanese cooking techniques, but also to explore the creativity of sushi art. By combining different ingredients, you can create healthy rolls that satisfy both the taste buds and the eyes.

ON a sushi course you not only learn how to make sushi step by step, but also how to put together different tasty ingredients to achieve a healthy and tasty meal experience.

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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.

In Japan, sushi restaurants only uses fish that are in season

In Japan, Japanese sushi chefs have a different view of fish. From childbirth Japanese children learn to eat all the ocean has to offer.
As a restaurant guest in Japan you will find that the menu in sushi restaurants looks different.

It is very normal that there are approx. 20 different kinds of seafood on the menu. In addition, the Japanese sushi restaurants replace the menu card several times a year.

This is because many fish can only be obtained in certain months over a year. Some fish species have to swim many kilometers every year, for example, to spawn.

If a fish is not in season it is not on the menu card.

At Sushi course for beginners you learn to cook tasty sushi with the most sought after fish for sushi in Denmark.

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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 everyone learn to make sushi?

Sushi Chef & Sake Sommelier
Short answer: yes.

Sushi may seem like an art form that requires years of experience and Japanese precision, but in reality, it is a skill that most people can learn with a bit of patience and practice. It’s not about being perfect from the start, it’s about getting started.

The first step is to understand the basic elements: rice, vinegar, fish, vegetables, and seaweed.

Once you learn how to cook and season the rice properly, you are already well on your way. Many people make the mistake of focusing too much on appearance, but taste is just as important and often easier to master in the beginning.

There are many different types of sushi, and some are much more beginner-friendly than others. For example, maki rolls are a great place to start.

Another important point is that sushi doesn’t have to be perfect to taste good. Even professional sushi chefs spend years refining their technique. So if your first rolls are a bit uneven or fall apart, that’s completely normal.

With the right techniques, good ingredients, and practice, you are already well on your way.

Please read more about the cooking class  Sushi for beginners
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Zoë has held sushi courses and cooking classes for A. P. Moller – Maersk, Hugo Boss Nordic, Novo Nordisk, Novartis, Capgemini, Gorrissen Federspiel, Beierholm revision, Elbek & Vejrup and many more.

Authentic Japanese Teriyaki sauce which you can eat with a spoon

Teriyaki sauce

Teriyaki sauce has become a popular addition to many Asian dishes, and most people know it as the bottled version found in supermarkets and Asian specialty stores.

However, the homemade, authentic Japanese teriyaki sauce is a completely different experience. It’s rich, well-balanced, and so full of flavor that many of our course participants cannot resist taking a spoonful straight from the pot the first time they taste it.

In our Traditional Japanese Cooking Class for Beginners, participants learn how to prepare three classic Japanese dishes entirely from scratch. One of the favorites is teriyaki salmon a dish that brings out the delicate aromas and depth of flavor in the salmon. The silky-smooth teriyaki sauce adds the final touch, elevating the dish to something truly special and making the taste buds sing.

Read more about Traditional Japanese cooking class for beginners

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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.

Sushi is your shortcut to more vegetables

Futomaki
Many of us would like to eat more vegetables on a daily basis. Vegetables are full of important vitamins, minerals and fibre, all of which contribute to a healthy body.
In a busy everyday life, it can be challenging to eat the recommended vegetables. If you are looking for a delicious and easy way to get more vegetables into your diet, sushi could be your shortcut.

Although many people think of fish when they hear the word “sushi”, vegetables are also an essential part of this wonderful dish. From fresh cucumbers and avocado to steamed asparagus and marinated radish – sushi offers a world of vegetables presented in a new and exciting way.

Eating raw vegetables is healthier than cooked vegetables. The various raw vegetables used in sushi boost your body with vitamins.

Not only do you get lots of vegetables with sushi, but the seaweed nori, which is often used to make sushi rolls, is full of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. This makes sushi both tasty and healthy to eat.

Sushi is more than just raw fish.

On the Sushi course for beginners, you learn step by step how to make tasty sushi from scratch.

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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.

Sushi course – A tasty start to the new year with health

The New Year is a time when many of us set goals to improve our lifestyle and health. A great way to kick-start the new year is by taking a sushi course. Not only is sushi delicious, but it is also a healthy and nutritious way to eat.

Sushi is known for being light, low in calories and rich in vitamins, minerals and omega 3 from tasty fish. By learning how to make sushi yourself, you not only get the pleasure of enjoying this delicate dish, but you also get the opportunity to decide which ingredients are used and adapt the sushi to your favorites.

During a sushi course, you will be introduced to the art of preparing rice, cutting fish and rolling sushi. It is not only fun, but also a nice way to acquire skills that you can benefit from for the rest of the year.

Sushi course is also a social experience where you can participate with friends or family.

So why not make it your New Year’s resolution to explore the art of sushi?

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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.

Are there sushi courses for beginners in Copenhagen?

Sushi chef & sake sommerlier Zoë Escher
Yes!

If you dream of learning how to make authentic, delicious sushi, and you want to do it right here in Copenhagen, then my Sushi course for beginners is perfect for you.
The courses are held on weekends, making it easy for everyone to participate, whether you come alone, as a couple, with friends, or with your child

What will you get out of the sushi course?

In the course, you’ll receive a thorough yet accessible introduction to the Japanese art of sushi making.
We begin with the sushi rice, which is the key to great sushi. You’ll learn the entire process from preparation to cooking using Japanese techniques.
We also work with ingredients that create authentic flavour, including fish, vegetables, and Japanese staples.
You’ll learn how to evaluate quality at the fishmonger, and how to handle and cut both fish and vegetables to achieve the best results.

During the course, we will roll several types of sushi, and you’ll receive practical tips that make it easier to create beautiful and tasty rolls you can be proud of.
The goal is that after the course, you’ll feel confident making sushi at home and know exactly what to look for when shopping for ingredients.

Small classes with focus on you

Classes are small, giving you plenty of room and time to immerse yourself.
You’ll have your own workstation and the opportunity to receive personal feedback along the way, even though the teaching takes place in a group.
The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, and the course is also suitable for families and adults bringing a child.

When you go home, you’ll have the techniques, knowledge, and confidence to make Japanese-inspired sushi in your own kitchen.

The course is taught by Japanese trained Sushi Chef & Sake Sommelier Zoë Escher, who has 19 years of experience.

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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.

Do Japanese sushi chefs use different types of fish than sushi restaurants in Europe?

Japanese sushi chefs use many different types of fish than European sushi restaurants. Fish is a very popular raw material in Japanese cuisine. The Japanese learn to enjoy fish from when they are small. The Japanese eat as much fish as we eat meat in Europe.

The selection of fresh fish suitable for sushi is bigger in Japan than in Europe. This also means that it is very normal for sushi restaurants in Japan to have 15-20 different fish on the menu.

Some of the fish which is on a Japanese menu such as salmon, tuna and squid. The Japanese menu also contains local fish that can only be caught in local sea in Japan

Read more about the Sushi course for beginners

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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.

Which sushi should I choose the first time?

Sushi Chef & Sake Sommelier

I still remember it vividly, the year was 1994, and I was sitting in front of sushi for the very first time.
Back then, sushi was something completely new and exotic, and I had no idea what I was getting myself into.

The taste, the texture and especially the idea of eating seaweed, it was all a challenge.
Sushi isn’t prepared like other dishes, and that first bite was truly different. Soft, fresh, but unfamiliar.

I started out cautiously:

  • The small rolls with cucumber or salmon felt safe, because I already knew the ingredients.
  • And when I wanted to avoid seaweed entirely, I went for a salmon nigiri, just rice and salmon. Simple and clean.

It turned out to be a great experience, and I quickly discovered that sushi wasn’t nearly as “scary” as I had first imagined.

If you’re also new to the world of sushi, I highly recommend starting slow with ingredients you already know.
Once you develop a taste for it, you can gradually explore more adventurous varieties.

And if you want to turn it into a truly special experience, I warmly recommend my beginner’s sushi course.
You’ll work with top-quality ingredients and learn the Japanese techniques that transform simple elements into unforgettable flavors.

Read more about Sushi class 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.