Traditional Japanese Breakfast with Koji Seasonings and Homemade Dashi

Schedule

Sat Dec 27 2025 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

UTC-08:00

Location

25722 Commercentre Dr | Lake Forest, CA

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Learn authentic Japanese fermented-food breakfast with Hitomi: hands-on, gut-healthy & delicious using Koji seasonings and traditional dashi
About this Event

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 ✨


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25722 Commercentre Dr, 25722 Commercentre Drive, Lake Forest, United States

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