Japanese food

How often is shrimp eaten in Japan?

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Sushi chef & sake sommelier Zoë Escher

Japan is known worldwide for its rich culinary history, and seafood including shrimp plays a role in the country’s gastronomy.

Japan is surrounded by sea, which has meant that seafood has always been a central part of the Japanese diet. Shrimps have been a delicacy for the Japanese for centuries, not only for their taste but also for their health.

In everyday life, shrimps are commonly used in many dishes. From the well-known tempura, where the shrimps are deep-fried in a light and crispy batter, to sushi and sashimi. They are also found in noodle soups and fried noodles.

In Japan, great emphasis is placed on seasonal ingredients, and this also applies to shrimps. Certain shrimp varieties are more popular in certain seasons. For example, “sakura ebi”, or cherry shrimps, are popular in the spring.

In Japan, shrimps are eaten regularly all year round.

In the Traditional Japanese Cooking Course for Beginners, you will learn step by step how to make this tasty noodle dish with prawns.

Do you want to join the year’s only cooking course, where you learn to make tasty dishes from classic Japanese cuisine?

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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 many fish on the menu at a sushi restaurant in Japan?

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When you enter a sushi restaurant in Japan, you have not just entered a dining experience – you have entered a world of tradition, innovation and incredible diversity.
The Japanese sushi culture is famous for its finesse and attention to detail, and a glance at the menu reveals the wide range of seafood used in the art of sushi.

But how many different types of fish can you expect to find on the menu?

In traditional sushi restaurants, you can expect to find 15-20 different fish and shellfish. In more modern or exclusive places approx. 30, especially if they offer seasonal sushi.

It is quite normal to find fish such as tuna, salmon, red snapper, shrimp, squid, sea urchin, yellowtail, mackerel, eel and flounder and many more.

On the Sushi course for beginners, you learn step by step how to make tasty sushi with the most popular fish for sushi in Denmark.

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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.

What is teriyaki salmon?

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Sushi chef & sake sommerlier Zoë Escher

Teriyaki is a Japanese cooking method where foods, such as fish or meat, are marinated and later brushed with a glazed sauce before being cooked by frying. The word ‘teriyaki’ is derived from ‘teri’, which refers to the shiny from the glazed sauce, and ‘yaki’, which means frying or grilling in Japanese.

The sauce is the heart of this dish. It is a sauce that is made from scratch and is a thick. The shiny sauce clings to the food and provides a sweet and salty balance.

Salmon, with its rich texture and mild taste, is an ideal fish for teriyaki. Salmon and teriyaki are best friends.
Teriyaki salmon is a delicacy that combines the best of the Japanese culinary world.
With its shiny sheen and deep flavor, it is a dish that will impress both guests and your own taste buds.

Do you want to join the year’s only cooking course, where you learn to make tasty dishes from classic Japanese cuisine?

In the Traditional Japanese Cooking Course for Beginners, you will learn step by step how to make this delicious dish with salmon.

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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.

From which country does the world’s best salmon come?

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Salmon

All countries in Scandinavia have tasty salmon.
At the moment, the salmon comes primarily from Norway, Iceland and the Faroe Islands. Some salmon are better than others.

As a sushi chef, I am very particular about the quality of fish, only the best is good enough.
I use only the best fish when I hold Sushi course and Japanese cooking course. It tastes the best, but it also minimizes the risk of diseases.

The Faroe Islands are the country in the world that has the best salmon.
Salmon that have lived in the sea under the best conditions and that have had the best food throughout their upbringing.

This particular salmon is used when we make the popular Japanese dish teriyaki salmon from scratch on the course Traditionel Japanese cooking class for beginners.

Read more about the course 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.

What are the benefits of eating Japanese food?

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Sushi chef & sake sommerlier Zoë EscherThere are many benefits to eating Japanese food.

Japanese cooking is rich in vegetables, fish, shellfish and whole grains, which contribute to a healthy diet.

Traditional Japanese food generally contains less fat compared to many European dishes and, this helps to maintain a healthy body weight.

Many Japanese dishes are prepared as little as possible, such as steaming, boiling or grilling, which preserves the nutrients in the food.

Japanese food, especially vegetables such as sweet potatoes, spinach, cabbage and seaweed, are often rich in antioxidants.

The Japanese food culture offers a wide range of ingredients and raw materials provide a healthy variety in the diet.

Traditional Japanese diet usually contains less red meat and more seafood.

In the Traditional Japanese Cooking Course for Beginners, you will learn step by step how to make tasty classic Japanese dishes 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.

How widespread is teriyaki sauce?

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Sushi chef & sake sommerlier Zoë Escher

Teriyaki sauce is a popular Japanese sauce that is used for many different dishes in Japanese cuisine.

The sauce is known for its sweet and salty taste with its characteristic shine, which is achieved during cooking. It is often used to add a unique flavor to dishes with meat or fish.
The sauce is popular all over the world and is enjoyed in various contexts.

There is a big difference in the quality and taste of teriyaki sauce. The best quality and taste is obtained by making the sauce. It is not enough to make the sauce from scratch, it is just as important to use the Japanese ingredients that are suitable to making teriyaki sauce in order to create the perfect balance between sweet and salty.

In the Traditional Japanese cooking cladd for Beginners, you will learn step by step how to make this delicious sauce with the world’s best salmon.

Read more about Traditional Japanese cooking course for beginners and the tasty Japanese dishes we are making.

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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.

New – Ebook: 5 Japanese Sushi Handrolls for One

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5 Japanese handrolls for one

Mini eBook: 5 Japanese Sushi Handrolls for One, will send you on a journey to the flavorful streets of Japan with five irresistible sushi handrolls made for one person.

This book is filled with simple, authentic recipes that allow you to enjoy the refreshing flavors of Japanese sushi handrolls at home. The recipes are made in such a way that it is easy to make sushi handrolls for several people.

Whether you are a sushi enthusiast or just curious about exploring Japanese culture through food, this ebook is for you.

With our mini ebook: 5 Japanese Sushi Handrolls for One, you can bring the authentic taste of Japanese sushi handrolls into your own kitchen.

These five handrolls are just the beginning of an exciting culinary journey that awaits you. Whether you are on your own, want a different dining experience or want to impress your guests, these little Japanese delights are the ideal choice.

Read more about mini ebook: 5 Japanese Sushi Handrolls for One

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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.

What characterizes Nigiri sushi hand technique?

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Nigiri
Nigiri sushi is a popular form of sushi which is known for its simplicity and elegance. Technique is used to make small hand rolled pieces of sushi consisting of a rice ball topped with fresh seafood.

It is important to use sushi rice to make nigiri sushi.

A nigiri rice ball is shaped by hand in a special way. To get a specific shape, the experienced sushi chef creates a small air bubble inside the rice ball. The sushi chef makes sure that the texture of the rice is firm enough to hold its shape. It should still soft enough to be edible and not too compact.

The sushi chef adds a small amount of wasabi directly onto a slice of fish. The slices of fish must have the correct size before placing it on the rice ball. With a few fingers and pressure the fish and rice are combined into a piece of tasty nigiri sushi.

Nigiri sushi hand technique requires care and skill to achieve the best result. An experienced sushi chef can create nigiri sushi that melts in your mouth. The perfect balance between the texture of the rice, the freshness of the fish and the taste of wasabi and soy sauce.

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.

In Japan, do Japanese Sushi Chefs use Avocado for sushi?

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Sushi chef & sake sommerlier Zoë Escher
In Japan, I have never seen Japanese chefs use avocado in sushi.
Avocado is a fruit that I have not seen in local greengrocers and supermarkets meaning that it is not sold to private individuals.

What characterizes Japanese cuisine is that chefs use ingredients that are in season. This also applies to sushi restaurants. When Japanese chefs make sushi rolls, they also use fish and vegetables that we do not know in Europe or USA.

This is the Japanese definition of sushi.
If you ask sushi chefs in Japan, their answer will always be to use fresh materials of high quality it is up to the sushi chef to transform the raw materials into tasty pieces of sushi for the delight of the guests.

On the Sushi course for beginners, you learn step by step how to make tasty sushi with the most popular raw materials for sushi in Denmark. You get the best tips on how to succeed every time with your sushi.

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.

How is the popular street food dish okonomiyaki made?

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The last time I ate the Japanese dish okonomiyaki was in 2015 in Tokyo.
It was with Mrs. Takahashi, her youngest daughter who is in her mid-30s, her son-in-law and nephew.

One Friday early evening after training, she asked me if I had tasted okonomiyaki. It is one of her favorite dishes. I have never tasted it.
We went to her favorite restaurant, which is a tiny place that does not look like much from the street. We went up on a very narrow staircase to the first floor, down a narrow corridor and sat down in a 4-person booth with a large frying pan on the table.

Large cold draft beers were brought to the table. Soon after, a chef came and cooked us a very large okonomiyaki. While it was being cooked we could decide what kind of filling to add. When it was finished, it was cut into several smaller pieces.

Over the years I have been asked how okonomiyaki is made. It can be made in many ways.
I prefer it to be made with Japanese ingredients, raw materials and cooking techniques it has the best taste.

It has become a Mini e-book: 5 Japanese okonomiyaki for 1.

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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.