Cooking Class: Traditional Japanese Breakfast with Fermented Seasonings at 25722 Commercentre Dr – Lake Forest, CA

Experience a genuine Japanese home-style breakfast cooked with the magic of Koji — taught by a native Japanese instructor and Certified Gut Health Advisor® in Japan. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to create nourishing and flavour-rich dishes using traditional fermentation techniques and seasonal ingredients. Perfect for wellness-focused food lovers, Japan culture fans, and anyone curious about how food can support digestion and immunity.

Join us for a morning of cooking, culture, connection and deliciousness — discover how real Japanese breakfast can be healthy, accessible, and packed with flavour! ️✨

MENU — All Gut-Friendly, Fermentation-Focused

1. Miso Soup with Traditional Awase Dashi: A soothing miso soup made with kombu & dried bonito flakes dashi, finished with spinach and mushrooms.

2. Dashi-Maki Tamago (Japanese Rolled Omelet): Fluffy rolled egg seasoned with dashi & koji seasonings, served with grated daikon and soy sauce koji.

3. Steamed Salt-Koji Salmon with Shiso: Tender, umami-rich salmon marinated in salt koji and gently steamed for maximum nutrition and flavor.

4. Steamed Haiga-Mai Rice (served, not cooked in class) : A nourishing, fiber-rich Japanese rice served alongside the meal.

5. Koji Amazake (served, not cooked in class) : A naturally sweet, fermented koji drink topped with optional matcha.

✨ Optional Adventure Bite:
Natto with soy sauce koji & ama koji — for guests who want to try a true Japanese superfood!

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

• How to use Koji and other fermented ingredients to maximise natural umami and gut-friendly benefits
• Step-by-step cooking of an authentic Japanese breakfast menu
• Insights into Japanese food culture, fermentation, and everyday wellness habits
• Hands-on cooking in a small-group class (max 6), so you’ll get personal attention and fun interaction
• Enjoy the full meal you’ve prepared and take home recipes to recreate with confidence

Everything is beginner-friendly and taught step-by-step. You’ll enjoy the full meal at the end of class!

CLASS POLICIES

To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, please review the following class policies BEFORE BOOKING:
– Minimum Enrollment: Classes require at least 6 participants. If a class doesn’t meet the minimum, it will be canceled 48 hours before the start time and a full refund will be issued.
– Age Requirement: Participants must be 18 years or older, as classes involve knives and gas stoves.
– Group Setup: You’ll always cook with your own partner(s)—never with strangers. Each pair or small group (up to 3 people) shares a workstation. Groups of 4 or more will have additional stations.

– Allergies: Ingredients may vary; please confirm allergies before booking.

Join us for a cozy, fun, and delicious evening discovering the magic of Japanese fermentation ✨