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This is why I love Japanese gastronomy!

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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?

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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

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California Sushi CademyHave 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?

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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

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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?

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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?

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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

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FutomakiSushi 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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Ramen noodles are Japanese’s equvalent to a classic burger

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In Tokyo, fast food is also eaten.
The Japanese are a population that is at least as busy as everyone else. However, their fast food is of a slightly different quality. In Denmark, there are some who consider shawarma and pizza as fast food while others are more into a burger.

In Japan, a classic fast food is quite healthy, nutritious and tasty. You do not compromise on quality or health. This is one of the reasons why the Japanese is the world’s longest living population.

One of the noodles that are especially noted on a busy weekday in Tokyo is ramen noodles made on a fish stock. It is a dish that boosts your body with healthy vitamins, minerals, omega3 and protein. During a meal, you will reach the entire diet pyramid around. You can read more Japanese noodle soup 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.

The quality of sushi depends on your ability to cook sushi rice to perfection!

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In Tokyo the Japanese have a different view of sushi than restaurant guests in Europe. Sushi rice cooked to perfection is firm but soft in texture. They must not be cooked as long as they have become porridge. Nor should they be cooked in a way so they are still raw inside. It is a difficult balance to hit.

Nevertheless, this is the first parameter the Japanese use to assess the quality of sushi. According to Japanese sushi rice must be cooked to perfection.

One of the reasons why sushi rice is so hard to boil is that the weather affects the boiling process of sushi rice. There are really many stages that sushi rushes go through before they are ready to cook. At Sushi course for beginners you will learn as a step by step how to cook sushi rice to perfection.

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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.