Vegan Shojin Ryori Buddhist Cooking Class in Kamakura
Overview
Learn shojin ryori in Kamakura — the Japanese Zen Buddhist style of vegetarian cooking. Join an expert in this culinary art who has written many cookbooks on the topic as you learn for yourself the secrets of shojin.
Highlights
- Learn from a published expert in the field of shojin ryori
- Book with a Rakuten account to earn or use Rakuten Points!
- Create nine authentic Buddhist dishes with vegan ingredients
- Discover daily life in a Japanese Zen Buddhist temple
- Join a traditional Zen tea ceremony with a tea master and brew your own tea
Key Information
Important Information
- Not suitable for children under 12 years old
- The number of participants is limited to 6 people
Description
Step into the world of shojin ryori, a traditional Zen Buddhist approach to vegetarian cooking. Led by an expert chef and author of multiple cookbooks, you’ll unlock the mysteries of this ancient culinary style, straight from the temple kitchen!
In this extensive experience, you'll make nine traditional dishes using the three-fives principle of cooking: five colors, five flavors, and five cooking methods. Fry, grill, boil, steam or serve raw some seasonal vegetables and tofu in the Zen way. Watch a documentary video that explains all the details of the cuisine from the manners to the philosophy through showcasing three actual Zen temples.
After savoring your creations for lunch, enjoy a Zen-style tea ceremony with a tea master, where you’ll make your own green tea. End the day with a fascinating presentation on shojin ryori’s unique ingredients and seasonings by a renowned editor. You’ll leave with a treasure trove of recipes to bring some Zen to your own kitchen!
