Tokyo Vegan & Vegetarian Tofu Home Cooking Class (3 Dishes)
Enjoy tofu in three ways: make a tofu hamburger steak, agedashi-tofu (deep-fried tofu) and shiraae (salad with tofu dressing) in this home cooking class led by Chef Morimi in Setagaya, Tokyo.
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Highlights
Learn three recipes for tofu-based dishes and discover the many uses of this ingredient in Japanese cuisine
Make a tofu hamburger steak, deep-fried tofu (agedashi tofu) and salad with tofu dressing (shiraae), and enjoy your meal with onigiri rice balls, suimono soup and a cup of green tea
Suitable for vegans, vegetarians and those following gluten-free diets
Learn insights on Japanese cuisine from your host, Chef Morimi, who has been hosting classes in her home kitchen in Tokyo’s Setagaya ward for 15 years
10 meals
Experience Details
In almost every kitchen in Japan you’ll find a block of tofu, and for good reason. Sought after for its health benefits and extensively used in Japanese cuisine for its versatility, tofu is something of a star ingredient — but do you know how to use it, and can you tell the difference between its many different kinds? During this tofu-centered cooking class in Setagaya, you’ll learn all about tofu from a seasoned cooking instructor who will show you how to make three different tofu dishes following traditional Japanese recipes.
This tofu cooking class is led by Morimi, a professional chef from Tokyo who has been hosting home cooking classes for 15 years. She is not only a qualified food education advisor but also a master in the art of Japanese flower arrangement (ikebana), and using her honed attention to detail and eye for design, she will share how to make tofu dishes that are a treat for the mouth and a feast for the eyes.
To start your cooking experience, Chef Morimi will share the details of the day’s menu and demonstrate how to prepare each dish. Along with the three tofu dishes, you will learn how to prepare two fundamental elements of Japanese cuisine: rice and dashi. First, Chef Morimi will teach you the best way to cook rice the Japanese way using a regular pot. Then, you will combine kelp, mushrooms and fish flakes to make dashi, a soup stock that adds umami to many Japanese dishes.
This tofu cooking class is designed to be hands-on and interactive! After watching Chef Morimi’s demonstrations, you’ll recreate the techniques and recipes yourself. By the end of the class, you will have made three tofu dishes, two onigiri (rice balls) and a clear soup known as suimono. Don’t forget to take photos of your creations before eating. You’ll enjoy a cup of green tea alongside your meal and receive copies of the recipes to make these delicious dishes again.
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Good To Know
- Please arrive ten minutes before the experience start time.
- Please don’t wear strong perfume or cologne.
- Underage participants must be accompanied by an adult to join the class.
- If you would like a gluten-free class, please let the host know upon booking.
- For groups of up to 3 guests, the host might be available to pick you up from Meidaimae Station 15 min before the experience. Please inquire about this option upon booking.
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Meet at the host’s home kitchen, a 10-minute walk from Meidaimae Station or a 7-minute walk from Shimotakaido Station. More information and a Google Maps link will be provided when booking.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 48 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Experience Location
Over 14 million residents call Tokyo home. Functioning as Japan's economic and cultural center, it's no surprise the metropolis often appears at the top of travelers' bucket lists. Here, you can find everything from traditional tea houses to futuristic skyscrapers.
I had a great time at Morimi’s kitchen learning about Japanese cooking style and suitable ingredients for vegetarian dishes. Morimi is super friendly and accommodating and the dishes we prepared to...read more
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