Hollywood

What is Japan’s preferred fast food?

by

The Japanese prefer the fast food dish ramen soup. There are several reasons for that.

It is a dish that is suitable for a busy everyday life. The Japanese live a life as busy as so many others consisting of work, family and various activities.

Ramen soup is a healthy and low fat dish. In Tokyo it is often made of fish stock.
It is a very popular dish in Tokyo which takes a noodle bar less than 5 minutes to cook.
It is a dish that most Japanese eat in less than 10 minutes with chopsticks.
Ramen soup is a dish that is made in many different versions from noodle bar to noodle bar. Yes, every noodle bar has their very own version.

On the Noodle Soup course for beginners you will learn how to make ramen soup as it is served in Tokyo.

_
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.

Will fresh fish still arrive in Denmark even though the borders are closed?

by

Yep, it does.

Although the government has closed down for people to travel in and out of Denmark this does not apply to food.

There are many supermarkets that have ordered extra goods so their stock is full of goods. Special stores such as fishmongers still get fresh seafood delivered several times a week from abroad.

It ranges from tuna in Japan to salmon from the Faroe Islands. However, the fishmongers may well find that the amount of tuna entering Denmark is less than it usually. This is not because the quantity of goods from the producers has decreased.

There are some food suppliers in Denmark who order fewer products from abroad at the moment. This is because the restaurant industry has been shut down for a period of time.

However, the most sought after items such as fresh salmon, marinated herring and other Scandinavian seafood will be found at the fishmongers.

Read more about Sushi chef & sake sommelier Zoë Escher

_
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 big is the selection of tuna in Japan?

by

The tuna selection is very large in Japan and there are several reasons for that.

There live about 130 million citizens Japan who are fond of tuna of different qualities. It is from the exclusive tuna used in Michelin restaurants for tuna, used in small street eating places.

The Japanese are fond of food and particularly tasty food of high quality. In Japan tuna is not just tuna. There is a big difference if there is a young or slightly older tuna fish that is being caught.

There is a big difference between the quality of the tuna meat depending on where the tuna meat is cut from the fish.

You will experience different types of tuna when you are in Japan or in a large such as Los Angeles, California.

You can read more Sushi course 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.

What is Japanese mindfulness?

by

In Japan, Japanese children learn from a very young age how to find inner peace and cultivate mindfulness.

In Japan, there are many Japanese children who practice the martial art kendo. It used as a children’s education. Through the martial arts kendo the children learn how to show consideration, respect, strengthen the mind, find peace within and be present in the moment. As an adult the children will benefit later from that when they make a career in a hectic cities such as Tokyo.

Since children have learned to find inner peace and balance at an early age it will be easier for them to navigate in a world that is becoming more and more interchangeable. They will be able to handle the unexpected circumstances with greater strength.

Read more about Sushi chef & sake sommelier Zoë Escher

_
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.

This is how a Japanese sushi chef empties the fridge!

by

Last night I chose to empty my refrigerator for the last ingredients and they were transformed to different kind of delicious sushi.

As seen below.

Futomaki: Salmon with spring onion and yuzu, grilled asparagus, avocado and cucumber.

Kaburimaki: Spicy tunmousse, grilled asparagus, avocado and cucumber. Topped with avocado and roasted sesame seeds.
Uramaki: Avocado and Cucumber

_

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.
Gem

What is the size of shellfish in Japan?

by

If you compare Danish seafood with seafood that can be bought in Japan there is a very big difference.
Japan is in a tropical climate and this means that they have some seafood other than in Denmark and the rest of Europe.

If you compare seafood like scallops and oysters you will immediately see a difference. In Japan, you have more oysters and scallops but the size of the shellfish is almost twice as big as you can buy in Denmark.

I have seen oysters at the Tsukiji fish market which are twice as big as those available in Europe. It is oysters sold from small stalls to people who pass by.

Read more about Sushi chef & Sake sommelier Zoë Escher

_
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.

What kind of fish do the Japanese prefer to eat?

by


The Japanese have grown up with all kinds of fish to eat. The Japanese have also grown up following the season of raw materials. This means that there are fish species that can only be obtained in certain months during the year.

It also means that for a few months the Japanese eat a lot of a certain kind of fish since the fish species are considered a delicacy in those months.

As a guest you will find that Japanese restaurants change their menu cards from month to month. This is one of the reasons why the Japanese go out and eat.

Read more about Sushi chef & sake sommerlier Zoë Escher

_
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 temple in Kyoto is the most beautiful?

by

 

In Kyoto there are 1,600 temples and all of them are unique and beautiful in their own way. There are temples that stand out more than others.

The Golden Temple also called Kinkakuji in Japanese, is the most visited temple in Kyoto. The temple is located in northern Kyoto about 40 minutes by transport from Kyoto station.

The large temple is located in a large beautiful Japanese garden where flowers and details of the garden are highlighted in the most beautiful way.

Read more about Sushi chef & sake sommelier Zoë Escher

_
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.

Recipe: Champon noodle soup

by

Japanese noodle soup made on pork stock.
The recipe is for one person and the total time spent is 13 hours.

Broth:

2 kg of pork bones
1 piece (15×15 cm) Kombu

The soup:

4 dl stock
2 tbsp. soy sauce (Sanbishi)
1 tbsp. mirin
3 tbsp. cream
½ tsp. salt
Sprinkle pepper
1 pk. pre-cooked ramen noodles
2 thick slices of pork
10 Shime ji mushrooms
1 spring onion
1 scallop
1 handful of bean sprouts
2 handfuls of white cabbage

Method

1. Pork bones come in a large spot with a piece of Kombu.

2. Cover the bones with 3 cm of cold water and set to boil.

3. Cook the stock under low heat for 12 hours.

4. Remove the foam in the surface with a tablespoon.

5. Remove the fat at the top of the broth with a tablespoon.

6. Continuously add some water to the broth.

7. Brush the pork slices with a little olive oil, sprinkle with salt on both sides and bake at 80° for 1 hour.

8. Rinse the spring onion and cut with an angle to thin slices.

9. Rinse the bean sprouts.

10. Cut the mushroom across at the root.

11. Rinse cabbage and cut into 1 cm strips.

12. Cut the scallop into thin slices.

13. Cut the pork to 1 cm thick strips.

14. Place the pre-cooked noodles in a pot with boiling water for 15 seconds to loosen the noodles.

15. Remove the water and add the noodles to the serving bowl.

16.Pure mirin, soy sauce, cooking cream, and pepper into the broth

17. Add scallops and mushrooms to the soup and cook for 2 minutes.

18. Add spring onions and pork to the soup and cook for 1 min.

19. Cabbage added to the soup and it all turns.

20. Pour it all over the noodles and the dish is ready for serving.

_
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.

What is miso paste?

by

The Japanese are the people in the world who eat the most miso.

In Japan, there are many different miso products. One of the Japanese favorite foods is miso paste. Miso paste is made on fermented soybeans and other ingredients such as sake.

You can compare miso paste with cheese. It is available in several flavors and mature taste depending on how long it has stored.

Of course, it does matter what kind of miso you use for soups, classic Japanese dishes or for a dessert.

On the Japanese noodle soup course, you will learn which miso paste is best for making the classic Japanese straight ramen noodle soup.

Read more about the class Japanse noodle soup 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 more.