Japanese food

What is Japanese chefs view of food waste?

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Japanese chefs have a different view of raw materials.

Basically, nothing is thrown out. Everything, according to Japanese chefs can be tasty snacks or dishes by using different Japanese cooking techniques.

Some years ago I visited the exclusive Sushi Restaurant, named Kyubey, located in Ginza in Tokyo. I ordered a sushi menu consisting of a miso soup, a small starter, the chef’s selection of nigiri and a cup of green tea for dessert.

During the dinner I was served a large living shrimp that was made for the most delicious nigiri. Yes, the sushi chef broke the head of the shrimp, removed the intestine and made it to nigiri.
The tail itself and the head were not thrown out. It was cooked in the kitchen and a little later I was served the tail like a delicious and crunchy chip.

You can read more about the course 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.

Ramen noodle soup for cold winter days!

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The Japanese cuisine is so large that it offers a wealth of tasteful styles and dishes. It has a style for any occasion and dishes that also fit the changing weather.

The Japanese weather is more varied than the weather in Denmark. The Japanese winter is very cold and the summer months are very hot. The Japanese weather also characterized by rainy season and typhoon.

The days when it’s cold and wet outside a bowl of noodles soup can get your warmth back. At lunchtime and in the evening you will see many Japanese people on the streets where they enters the small local noodle bars where they order a noodle soup that does not take many minutes to make.

The interest for noodle soup is increasing and more and more ramen dining restaurants are opening in Europe. I also meet more and more people who would like to learn how to make ramen noodle soup.

At Noodle soup course for beginners you learn how to make tasty noodle soup 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.

Private dining for the former US Ambassador Rufus Gifford

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Rufus GiffordIn 2015 I was asked if I would like to make sushi and Japanese dishes for a private party at the home of the US ambassador Rufus Gifford.
I said of course yes. To my great joy the US ambassador is very fond of the authentic Japanese cuisine.
It turned out to be some exciting and fast-paced hours I went several times in the dining room to present the individual dishes.

The evening went well I got many compliments from US ambassador Rufus Gifford and his partner Stephen throughout the evening and the next day.

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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How does a Japanese meal differ from a European meal?

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GyozaA Japanese meal is exceptionally healthy and is very good for your body.
Fish is the foundation of Japanese cuisine. This means that fish plays an important part in almost every meal. I am not only talking about a piece of fish but also fish stock, fish flakes, dried fish and so on.

The Japanese do also keep their bodies healthy and slim in way that they eat detoxifying ingredients.
Vegetables and seaweed is eaten in large quantities. Beside that the Japanese do also eat plenty of ginger and soy which plays an important part in Japanese cuisine.
The Japanese do also like to eat meat but it takes up a lot less than what we are used to in Europe.

The healthy diet is the direct cause of the Japanese live so long.

Please read more about the course Traditional  Japanese cooking 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.

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What Christmas traditions are there in Japan?

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ChristmasIn Japan Christmas is not celebrated in the same way as in Europe. The Japanese do not celebrate Christmas by eating Christmas dinner as we know it in Europe.

The Japanese do enjoy going out and eat a nice dinner with colleagues, family and friends. Eating a meal together is a social event as the Japanese enjoy while they eat many small meals which is very normal in Japan.

In a restaurant at dinner the Japanese prefer to drink beer it is the most preferred beverage at evening meals throughout Japan. The beer selection is not as large as in Europe the beer you find in Japan is very similar to classic beer in Denmark.

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.

How many dishes does Japanese eat?

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GyozaWhether talking about breakfast, lunch or dinner eat Japanese several dishes at every meal.

It is not big and heavy dishes as you know in Europe, but rather small, light and healthy dishes. A Japanese dish can have the same size as a Spanish tapas dish.

A common theme and what is a ‘must’ in the Japanese diet pyramid is the classic miso soup which is made of fish stock dashi.
In addition, eat Japanese fish at least once a day, it can be fish prepared in different ways either as fried, grilled or raw.
Basically the Japanese eat somewhere between 3 – 12 small dishes.

The Japanese cuisine is very large which offers many unique gastronomic experiences. You may want to read more about the course Traditional Japanese cooking 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.

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What does Japanese prefer to eat?

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GyozaThe Japanese diet is very healthy.
The diet is put together in such a way that the body gets all healthy stuff while at the same time gets detoxified. It is also the key to the Japanese young appearance and age.

The Japanese diet consists of large amounts of fish, soy, seaweed and vegetables. The four materials are a recurring theme. The Japanese do also eat beef, pork, rice and ginger which also improves health in various ways.
The Japanese cuisine is very large and diverse it makes Japanese cuisine very interesting.

Please clock here to read more about the course Traditional Japanese  cooking 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.

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How to use tofu in the Japanese cuisine?

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Zoë EsccherIn Japan eaten soy such as tofu eaten in unlimited amounts, it is a healthy source of protein.
There are many different varieties of tofu in different price ranges and qualities. When the variety of tofu in Japan is very high so I cannot assess which brand is best.

The consistency of tofu is very different some types are soft while others are fixed. Which tofu are best suited all depends on the dish and how you would like to use tofu in your dish.

More and more Japanese prefer to make tofu at homes. It’s cheaper and you also have a freshly made tofu at hand.

Please read more about the course Traditional Japanese cooking 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.

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What do a Japanese meal consist of?

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Goyza1A Japanese meal is very different from what we know in Europe.

In Japan they eat many small meals for dinner 6-10 dishes consisting of fish, seafood, rice, various vegetables and meat. All dishes are very light in texture and enjoyed for several hours.
In the course of an evening the Japanese eats a very balanced dinner.

The Japanese are as just as busy as any other, and they work several days and hours per week.
Like so many others, they have no time during the week to spend hours in the kitchen and cook. Therefore, there is a wide range of take-away stalls, stands and Noodle bar of very high quality at a reasonable price, which is used frequently several times a week.

In this way the Japanese manage to eat healthy and have a varied diet.

Please read more about the course Traditional Japanese cooking 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, Accenture audit Elbek & Vejrup and many more.

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What is Japanese nigri?

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NigiriMany have a perception of nigiri that it is a lump of rice with a piece of fish. It can be like that. When you only use a few ingredients the slightest error or mistake can be seen and tasted.

Japanese chefs use several years to learn to cook rice to perfection. If you do not cook the rice to perfection it will affect the dining experience. Fish are not just fish. It is very important know about the structure, texture, and the way you should handle the fish.

Japanese chefs use various techniques to form a nigiri. Some techniques take years to master.
The nigiri must be little firm yet melt in your mouth when you take a bite.

Please read more about Nirigi 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, Accenture audit Elbek & Vejrup and many more.

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