Message from Taku
Japanese cuisine, led by sushi, continues to grow in recognition around the world.
More than ten years ago, washoku (Japanese cuisine) was added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list, attracting even more global attention.
It has already been many years since sushi became something commonly eaten in New Zealand.
But — do you actually know how sushi is made?
“Isn’t it just rice with vinegar added to it?”
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Hearing reactions like this makes me feel that, in a true sense, Japanese cuisine is still not fully understood.
Did you know?
In the past, becoming a sushi chef in Japan required years of training and apprenticeship.
Sushi was considered a luxury item.
Today, however, with just a bit of training, many people can make sushi.
I am convinced that this is because sushi has now become globally widespread.
It has become familiar and approachable.
So then—
People may know tempura, but do they know how it’s actually made?
“Isn’t it the same as fish and chips (deep fried with beer butter)?”
They may seem similar, but they are completely different.
It feels like people know Japanese food, yet don’t really know it.
I would like people to feel a little closer to Japanese cuisine.
I would like to share that feeling with everyone — and I’d love for you to experience and appreciate it together with me.
Where can you buy ingredients for Japanese food?
Maybe you’re not sure what ingredients you should use.
Don’t worry!
I’ll show you how to cook Japanese dishes using ingredients sold at regular supermarkets in Auckland.
There’s no need to make a special trip to an Asian supermarket.
Farro
New World
Woolworths
PAK’nSAVE, etc.
Just shop at your usual supermarket — that’s all you need.
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Of course, if you do need authentic Japanese ingredients, I can also tell you where to buy them.
Let’s enjoy Japanese cooking together!