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Eat-Japan Demonstrations
Announcing our Eat-Japan demonstrations for this summers HYPER JAPAN! Each of these culinary experts will be sharing their talent with our audience over the course of the event.
| Demo | Presenter | Presenter Profile | Content |
| Sushi | Reiko Hashimoto | A former flight attendant, Reiko flew around the world sampling foods of many countries, and moved to London via Hong Kong. Since then she has run the “Hashi” cooking school to teach local people how to cook Japanese food. In 2011 her first recipe book “Hashi, a Japanese Cookery Course” was published, and was elected as a finalist in the People’s Choice division of the British Cookery School Awards. She has had wide exposure through media such as the Guardian and BBC Radio. | Introducing gorgeous sushi ideas for parties. |
| Curry | As curry is popular in the UK as well as Japan, introducing simple recipes using curry roux. | ||
| Izakaya | Scot Hallworth | After serving as head chef at Nobu London and Nobu Melbourne, Scott opened “Wabi”. Next came the pop-up Japanese Izakaya-style Tavern, “Kurobuta”, the success of which has led to a permanent restaurant opening this spring. Now expectations gather as he spearheads the growing popularity of Izakaya-style dining. | Introduction to the snack food and culture of Izakaya-style tavern dining by the owner-chef. |
| Macarons | Loretta Liu | Loretta studied under renowned chefs Alain Ducasse and Joel Robuchon, and currently presides over the classroom at “On Macarons”. The flavours of the classic French style have become popular, incorporating Yuzuya cherries and the essence of Japan. Treated as a representative for the topic by the Telegraph and others, her macaron classrooms have become popular, her macarons made with Japanese ingredients like wasabi and yuzu. | Macarons using Japanese ingredients such as wasabi and yuzu. |
| FRIDAY 25th | |
| 13:30 – 14:30 | Creative Sushi Party Ideas – Izumi Nakamura, Sozai Cooking’school |
| Taste Japan | These simple yet sensational sushi recipes are guaranteed to impress at any party. Learn some surprisingly straightforward |
| 14:30 – 15:30 | Perfect Noodles Every Time – Reiko Hashimoto, Hashi Cooking School |
| Eat-Japan | Ramen noodles all the rage right now, so it’s the perfect time to learn how to make Japanese-style ramen at home. Also months. |
| 15:30 – 16:30 | Creative Sushi Party Ideas – Izumi Nakamura, Sozai Cooking’school |
| Taste Japan | These simple yet sensational sushi recipes are guaranteed to impress at any party. Learn some surprisingly straightforward |
| 16:30 – 17:30 | Everyday Favourites: Japanese Curry – Reiko Hashimoto, Hashi Cooking School |
| Eat-Japan | You won’t believe how easy it is to cook authentic, hearty Japanese curry?a firm favourite at Japanese restaurants and cooking ideas. |
| 17:30 – 18:30 | Recreate a Japanese Izakaya at Home – Natsuki Kikuya, Museum of Sake |
| Eat-Japan | Find out how to recreate the izakaya (Japanese pub) experience at home, and learn recipes for simple nibbles that go |
| SATURDAY 26TH | |
| 10:30 – 11:30 | Mastering Sushi at Home – Reiko Hashimoto, Hashi Cooking School |
| Eat-Japan | The author of Hashi: A Japanese Cookery Course brings her 12+ years of teaching experience to Hyper Japan. Learn kitchen. |
| 11:30 – 12:30 | Japanese Healthy Dessert Inspiration – Akemi Yokoyama, Sozai Cooking’school |
| Taste Japan | Introducing some delicious and (almost) guilt-free, low calorie desserts created with readily available Japanese ingredients. |
| 12:30 – 13:30 | Everyday Favourites: Japanese Curry – Reiko Hashimoto, Hashi Cooking School |
| Eat-Japan | You won’t believe how easy it is to cook authentic, hearty Japanese curry?a firm favourite at Japanese restaurants and takeaways in London. Learn how to recreate it at home, as well as other fun cooking ideas. |
| 15:45 – 16:45 | Izayaka Cooking: Stylish Dishes for Sharing – Scott Hallsworth, Kurobuta London |
| Eat-Japan | As Owner Chef at Kurobuta, Scott is currently wowing the London restaurant scene. Here he introduces some of his menu?small dishes, designed to be shared, izakaya-style, with friends over drinks and conversation. |
| 16:45 – 17:45 | Japanese Condiments: Your New Cupboard Essentials – Akemi Yokoyama, Sozai Cooking’school |
| Taste Japan | Find out what to do with those Japanese condiments languishing in your cupboard. Use condiments readily available in the UK to make delicious everyday dishes with a Japanese twist. |
| 17:45 – 16:45 | Recreate a Japanese Izakaya at Home – Natsuki Kikuya, Museum of Sake |
| Taste Japan | Find out how to recreate the izakaya (Japanese pub) experience at home, and learn recipes for simple nibbles that go perfectly with Japanese drinks. |
| 18:45 – 19:45 | Japanese Healthy Dessert Inspiration – Akemi Yokoyama, Sozai Cooking’school |
| Taste Japan | Introducing some delicious and (almost) guilt-free, low calorie desserts created with readily available Japanese ingredients. |
| SATURDAY 27TH | |
| 11:00 – 12:00 | Cocktails with a Japanese Twist – Ryu Okada, Kampai Cocktails |
| Eat-Japan | This lecture will show you how to make some deliciously different Japanese style cocktails using sake, shochu, umeshu and Japanese whisky?guaranteed to impress! |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | Japanese Macaron Masterclass – Loretta Liu, On Macarons |
| Taste Japan | Be inspired by Loretta’s stylish macarons, on sale in leading stores including Harvey Nichols. Learn how to use Japanese flavours, such as yuzu and wasabi, for a unique twist on these classic French treats.! |
| 13:00 – 14:00 | Japanese Condiments: Your New Cupboard Essentials – Akemi Yokoyama, Sozai Cooking’school |
| Taste Japan | Find out what to do with those Japanese condiments languishing in your cupboard. Use condiments readily available in the UK to make delicious everyday dishes with a Japanese twist. |
| 14:00 – 15:00 | Mastering Sushi at Home – Reiko Hashimoto, Hashi Cooking |
| Eat-Japan | The author of Hashi: A Japanese Cookery Course brings her 12+ years of teaching experience to Hyper Japan. Learn everything you need to know to get making delicious sushi in your own kitchen. |
| 15:00 – 16:00 | Recreate a Japanese Izakaya at Home – Natsuki Kikuya, Museum of Sake |
| Taste Japan | Find out how to recreate the izakaya (Japanese pub) experience at home, and learn recipes for simple nibbles that go perfectly with Japanese drinks. |
