About this Event
Onigiri (rice balls) are the heart of Japanese home cooking — simple, comforting, and deeply nourishing.
In this fun, hands-on, select-your-own style cooking class, you’ll experience both collaborative cooking and personal customization while learning how to transform everyday rice into a nutrient-dense, gut-friendly meal using traditional Japanese fermentation techniques.
All dishes highlight the umami-rich flavors of Koji — without refined sugar. Vegan options are also available.
🍙 What You’ll Make
1. Hand-Pressed Onigiri (Make 3)
Learn how to shape fluffy, triangular rice balls and choose 3 flavors from 6 gourmet fillings:
• Wafu Tuna with In-House Mayo & Soy Sauce Koji
• Steamed Salt Koji Salmon
• Savory Okaka (bonito flakes)
• Sweet Umeboshi & Shiso Leaf (Vegan)
• Umami Mushroom Miso (Vegan)
• Creamy Avocado & Soy Sauce Koji (Vegan)
2. Sake Lees Hearty Miso Soup (Build Your Own)
Each pair selects:
✔ Classic bonito dashi or plant-based vegan dashi
✔ 6 ingredients from 10+ seasonal vegetable options
3. Salt Koji Pickles (served)
4. Hand-Whisked Matcha Amazake Latte (Iced)
Whisk premium matcha with a traditional bamboo chasen and pour over Koji amazake and plant-based milk.
STATION SETUP:
You will be cooking in teams! Groups of 2–3 will share their own station. Solo attendees* will be paired with a partner. Larger groups (4+) will be split across adjacent stations to ensure everyone has plenty of elbow room to cook!
*Note: If you are attending solo and strictly prefer a private station, please email us to inquire about availability and a 'Single Supplement' fee.
👩🍳 What You’ll Learn
• How to shape onigiri that don’t fall apart
• The health benefits of sake lees (sake kasu)
• How to use Salt Koji and Soy Sauce Koji in everyday cooking
• How Japanese home cooking supports gut health
✨ Why This Class Is Special
• Small group, hands-on format
• Collaborative + customizable cooking
• Beginner-friendly
• Vegan-friendly
• Focused on traditional Japanese techniques and fermented foods
Perfect for food lovers, fermentation enthusiasts, and anyone curious about authentic Japanese home cooking.
Seats are limited to keep the experience intimate.
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.
- Allergies: Ingredients may vary; please confirm allergies before booking.
Join us for a cozy, fun, and delicious late lunch discovering the magic of Japanese fermentation ✨
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
25722 Commercentre Dr, 25722 Commercentre Drive, Lake Forest, United States
USD 74.00 to USD 140.00
