Culinary Workshop - Culinary Art - Jan.2026

Ingredients
| 【Simmered Shrimp in Umami Sauce & Deep‑Fried Jerusalem Artichoke】 |
| Shrimp (with shell) |
8 pcs ... deveined and thoroughly washed |
| Ginkgo Nuts |
8 nuts ... boiled |
Broth
| Dashi Stock | 1 C |
| Sake | 1 tbsp |
| Sugar | 1‑1/2 tbsp |
| Soy Sauce | 2 tsp |
| Salt | 1/2 tsp |
Procedure
- Place the broth in a pot over medium‑low heat, and when it comes to a boil, add the shrimp.
- Once the shrimp change color, reduce to low heat and simmer for 3 minutes.
- Peel the shrimp, shape, and arrange together with the ginkgo nuts on a plate.
Ingredients
| 【Deep‑Fried Jerusalem Artichoke (Tatsuta‑age)】 |
| Jerusalem Artichoke |
120g ... washed and cut into bite‑size |
Seasoning
| Soy Sauce | 1‑1/2 tbsp |
| Sugar | 2/3 tsp |
| Kombu Tea | 2/3 tsp |
| |
| Potato Starch | as needed |
| Frying Oil | as needed |
| Nori Powder (Aonori) | to garnish |
Procedure
- Put the seasoning and Jerusalem artichoke into a plastic bag and massage together.
- Wipe off moisture from Jerusalem artichoke, coat with potato starch, and fry at 170°C.
- Sprinkle with nori powder.
Ingredients
| 【Daikon Radish with Wasabi Pickle Dressing】 |
| Daikon Radish |
100g ... cut into 4cm long thin strips |
| Daikon Sprouts (Kaiware) |
as needed |
Combined Dressing
| Wasabi Pickles | 2 tsp |
| Mayonnaise | 1‑1/2 tsp |
| Soy Sauce | a little |
Procedure
- Lightly sprinkle salt on the daikon and let sit for a while.
- Squeeze the daikon well and toss with the combined dressing.
- Garnish with daikon sprouts.
Culinary Art Kitchen 2025.January

Ingredients
| [Fish Sake-Salt Grill] |
| Ginbo (white fish) |
1 fillet ... Cut in half. Sprinkle with salt and let rest. |
| Squid (Sodeika) |
40g ... Score with a crisscross pattern. Sprinkle with salt and let rest. |
Sake-Salt Grill Seasoning
Garnish
| Aonori (green seaweed) |
As needed |
| Matsuba kombu (shredded kelp) |
As needed |
| Black sesame seeds |
As needed |
Orange Namasu
| Daikon radish |
150g ... Julienne into 6cm lengths. |
| Carrot |
15g ... Julienne and blanch lightly. |
| Orange |
1/2 ... Peel and divide into segments. |
Sweet Vinegar
| Rice vinegar and water |
50ml each |
| Sugar |
2 tablespoons |
Canola Flowers and Lily Bulb Ohitashi
Blanch canola flowers and lily bulbs, soak in diluted roasted sake, and garnish with shredded bonito flakes.
Instructions
- Heat sake and mirin to remove the alcohol, then let cool.
- Pat the fish (and squid) dry, then marinate in step 1 for at least 1 hour.
- Grill using a grill pan or fish roaster, basting occasionally with the marinade and being careful not to burn.
- Garnish with aonori, kombu, and black sesame seeds.
- Plate the ginbo and squid sake-salt grill, orange namasu, and canola flowers and lily bulb ohitashi together on a dish.
Culinary Studio Culinary Art 2024.Jan.
Ingredients
| 【Sea Cucumber Vinegar】 |
| Red sea cucumber (processed) |
1 pack - Thinly sliced |
Pickling Sauce
| Dashi stock |
50ml |
| Vinegar |
1 tbsp |
| Soy sauce |
1 tsp |
| Sugar |
1 tsp |
| Mirin |
1/2 tsp |
Garnish
| Grated daikon, Green onions, Red chili flakes or Ichimi chili powder, Yuzu |
As desired |
| 【Yuzu Pepper Potato Salad】 |
| Potatoes |
250g - Peeled, cut into bite-sized pieces, and boiled |
| Kyoto carrot |
30g - Quartered and boiled |
| Canned tuna (small) |
1/2 can - Drained |
| Sprouts |
A little |
Seasonings
| Sake lees |
15g |
| White miso |
15g |
| Mayonnaise |
2 tbsp or more |
| Yuzu pepper |
1/2 tsp |
Method
【Sea Cucumber Vinegar】
- In a small pot, bring dashi stock to mirin to a boil, then let it cool.
- Wash the red sea cucumber once, pat it dry, and marinate it in the pickling sauce for half a day or more.
- In a serving dish, place grated daikon, sea cucumber, and the sauce together. Garnish with chopped green onions and chili flakes.
【Yuzu Pepper Potato Salad】
- While the boiled potatoes are still warm, roughly mash them and season with a little salt, pepper, and vinegar.
- Soften the sake lees and mix with the other seasonings.
- Combine the potatoes, boiled carrots, and tuna with the sake lees mixture. Plate and garnish with sprouts.
Culinary Art Kitchen 2010.January
Ingredients (Serves 2)
| Sea bream |
30g × 2 ... Blanched, cooled in ice water, and sprinkled with salt |
| Salt |
A pinch |
| Shrimp |
2 pieces ... Sprinkled with sake |
| Kamaboko (fish cake) |
2 slices |
| Boiled ginkgo nuts |
2 pieces |
Egg White Broth
| Dashi stock |
100ml |
| Salt |
Two pinches |
| Sake |
1/3 teaspoon |
| Mirin |
1/3 teaspoon |
| Egg white |
1 piece |
Garnish
| Salmon roe |
As needed |
| Mitsuba (Japanese parsley) |
Quickly blanched |
| Yuzu pepper |
As needed |
Instructions
- Arrange the sea bream, shrimp, kamaboko, and ginkgo nuts in a dish and pour the egg white broth over them.
- Cover with aluminum foil and steam in a steamer for about 10 minutes.
- Garnish with blanched mitsuba, salmon roe, and yuzu pepper.
New Year's First Press - Kanoto Hare
Ingredients
| Lean Tuna (Sashimi Grade) |
200g ... Cut into thin strips |
| Sake Lees |
30g ... Sprinkle with 2 tsp water, cover with plastic wrap, and microwave for 20 seconds |
| Shungiku (Edible Chrysanthemum) |
1/2 bunch ... Pick only the leaves |
| Daikon Radish |
As needed ... Thinly sliced into rounds, soaked in water to crisp |
Yukhoe Sauce
| Gochujang (Korean Red Chili Paste) |
1 tbsp |
| Soy Sauce |
1 tbsp |
| Sesame Oil |
1/2 tbsp |
| Minced Green Onion |
1 tbsp |
| Grated Ginger |
1 tsp |
| Grated Garlic |
1 tsp |
| Toasted White Sesame Seeds |
1 tbsp |
Instructions
- Mix all sauce ingredients well, and toss with the tuna strips and crumbled sake lees.
- Serve on a plate with shungiku leaves and daikon slices. Enjoy together.
Culinary Workshop Culinary Art 2013.Jun
Ingredients (Serves 2)
| Senmai Pickles |
1-2 slices ... Cut into quarters |
| Scallops (Sashimi Grade) |
2 ... Pour boiling water over, cool, slice into 2-3 pieces, and chill in the refrigerator |
| Mimolette Cheese |
2 pieces ... Cut into appropriate sizes |
| Chervil |
As needed |
Tomato Dressing
| Tomato |
75g ... Grate with the skin |
| Rice Vinegar |
2/3 tbsp |
| Shinshun Hatsushibori |
1 tsp |
| Salt |
1/3 tsp |
| E.V. Olive Oil |
1 tbsp |
Steps
- Prepare the .
- Arrange the senmai pickles on a plate and top with sliced scallops and mimolette cheese.
- Drizzle with and garnish with chervil.
Culinary Workshop Culinary Art 2014.Jan.
Ingredients
| Oysters in Shell |
6 pieces ... Clean the shells thoroughly using a scrubbing brush. Remove the oysters and wash them in saltwater. |
| Grated Daikon Radish |
1/2 cup (80g) |
| Egg |
1/2 piece |
| Flour |
As needed |
| Salt |
A pinch |
| Sake |
1 tsp |
| Refined White Sesame Oil |
As needed |
Garnish
| Lemon |
As needed ... Cut into wedges |
| Scallions |
As needed ... Finely sliced |
Steps
- Pat the oysters dry and coat them with flour just before cooking.
- Heat oil in a frying pan and place the oysters in the pan. Once browned, flip them over, cover with a lid, and steam-fry. Take care not to overcook.
- In a bowl, whisk the egg. Add drained grated daikon radish, salt, and sake, and mix gently.
- Place the grilled oysters back in their shells, top with the mixture from step 3, and grill for 4-5 minutes.
- Arrange on a plate, sprinkle with scallions, and serve with lemon wedges.
Culinary Studio Karinary Art 2015.Jan.
Ingredients
| 【Grilled Spanish Mackerel with Marmalade】 |
| Spanish Mackerel |
2 pieces |
| Yuzu (sliced) |
4 slices |
| Mikawa Roasted Sake |
3 tablespoons (heaping) |
| Marmalade |
As needed (about 1 tablespoon or more) |
| 【Kamaboko Tossed with Celery and Onion】 |
| Kamaboko (fish cake) |
50g (cut into strips) |
| Celery |
10g (thinly sliced, lightly salted, rinsed, and drained) |
| Onion |
20g (thinly sliced, treated similarly) |
Dressing
| Mayonnaise |
1 tablespoon |
| Pickled Wasabi |
15g or more |
| Soy Sauce |
A dash |
| 【Deep-Fried Ginkgo Nuts】 |
| Ginkgo Nuts |
As needed (shelled) |
| Frying Oil |
As needed |
Procedure
【Grilled Spanish Mackerel with Marmalade】
- Marinate the Spanish mackerel with Mikawa roasted sake and yuzu for about 4 hours.
- Brush with a mixture of marinade and marmalade while grilling.
【Kamaboko Tossed with Celery and Onion】
- Prepare the dressing and toss with kamaboko, celery, and onion.
【Deep-Fried Ginkgo Nuts】
- Deep-fry the ginkgo nuts at a slightly low temperature until glossy. Sprinkle with salt (not included in the ingredients).
Culinary Art Studio 2016.Jan.
Ingredients
| Chicken Breast |
1 piece ... Marinate for about 1 hour |
Marinade
| Salt |
0.8% of the chicken's weight |
| Sake |
2 tsp |
| Boiled Egg |
1 ... Separate yolk and white |
| Smoked Salmon |
20g |
| Aluminum Foil |
|
Procedure
- Blend the smoked salmon and boiled egg white into a paste using a food processor.
- Pat the marinated chicken dry and flatten it to an even thickness. Spread step 1 over the chicken.
- Place the mashed boiled egg yolk in the center as a core, roll the chicken around it, and wrap with foil. Seal both ends tightly and pierce the foil with a bamboo skewer to make small holes.
- Steam in a steamer with rising steam for about 8 minutes. Let it cool completely and refrigerate. Slice thinly and arrange on a plate to serve.
Culinary Art Workshop - 2017.Jan.
Ingredients
| Beef (for Sukiyaki) |
100g ... Lightly coat the surface with salted koji. |
| Salted Koji |
1/2 tsp |
| Thin Green Onions |
2-3 stalks |
| Daikon Radish |
4cm ... Cut into 1cm half-moon slices. Boil lightly to retain crispness, then sprinkle with Mikawa roasted sake (not listed in ingredients). |
| Bok Choy |
1 bunch ... Make a cross-cut at the base, boil in salted water, and transfer to cold water. |
| Benitade (Red Water Pepper Sprouts) |
As needed |
Mustard Vinegar Miso Sauce
| White Miso |
50g |
| Vinegar |
2 tsp |
| Lemon Juice |
1/2 tsp |
| Prepared Mustard |
1/2 tsp |
Instructions
- Spread the beef slices evenly and steam for 1 minute. Remove and let cool.
- Roll the thin green onions in the beef slices and cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Arrange the beef rolls, daikon, and bok choy on a plate, and scatter the red water pepper sprouts.
- Serve with the mustard vinegar miso sauce on the side.
Culinary Workshop Karinary Art 2018.January.
Ingredients
| Chinese cabbage |
10 leaves ... Cut into 10cm tips and stems separately. |
| Peeled shrimp |
100g ... Devein and clean with starch, then pat dry and mince. |
| Ground pork |
100g |
| Dried shiitake mushrooms |
2 small ... Soak in water to rehydrate, then mince. |
| Ginger |
1/2 piece ... Mince. |
| Blanched cabbage stem |
60g~ ... Mince. |
| Green onions |
As needed ... Blanch quickly. |
Seasonings
| Salt |
1/3 tsp |
| Soy sauce & sake |
1 tsp each |
| Sugar |
1/2 tsp |
| Sesame oil |
A few drops |
| Potato starch |
1/2 tbsp |
Mustard Soy Vinegar
| Soy sauce |
To taste |
| Vinegar |
To taste |
| Prepared mustard |
To taste |
Instructions
- Add salt to boiling water and blanch the cabbage leaves quickly, then do the same with 5 cabbage stems.
- In a bowl, mix ground pork and shrimp with salt and knead well.
- Gradually mix in the seasonings from soy sauce onward while kneading. Add shiitake mushrooms, ginger, and minced cabbage stem, and form into 10 equal portions.
- Wrap each portion of the mixture with a cabbage leaf, tie with a blanched green onion to secure.
- Steam the bundles for 7-8 minutes in a preheated steamer lined with parchment paper. Serve with mustard soy vinegar on the side.
Culinary Workshop Karinary Art 2019.Janu.
Ingredients
| 【Uni Dressing】 |
| Lily bulb |
1/2 piece ... Separate into individual petals, wash thoroughly to remove any dirt. |
| Ginkgo nuts (boiled) |
6 pieces ... Boil and cut in half lengthwise. |
| Stems of mitsuba |
As needed ... Boil and cut into 7mm lengths. |
Dressing
| Sea urchin paste |
25g |
| Boiled egg yolk |
1/2 yolk |
| Mirin |
2 tsp or more |
| 【Plum Dressing】 |
| Lily bulb |
1/2 piece ... Separate into individual petals, wash thoroughly to remove any dirt. |
| Scallops (sashimi grade) |
3 pieces ... Slice each into 2-3 pieces. |
| Shiso leaves |
As needed |
Dressing
| Plum paste |
25g ... Remove pits from pickled plums, chop finely, and mash into a paste. |
| Mirin |
2 tsp |
| Dashi stock |
1 tsp or more |
Instructions
【Uni Dressing】
- Bring a pot of water to a boil, add salt and vinegar, and blanch the lily bulb petals until slightly firm (about 1.5 minutes). Cool in ice water, drain, and pat dry.
- Mix the sea urchin paste and boiled egg yolk well, then blend with mirin to make the dressing. Toss the lily bulb and ginkgo nuts in the dressing, and garnish with mitsuba.
【Plum Dressing】
- Mix the plum paste with mirin and dashi stock to prepare the dressing.
- Toss the lily bulb and scallops in the dressing, and serve with shiso leaves.
Cooking Studio Culinary Art 2020.January
Ingredients
| Oysters (for cooking) |
120g ... Sprinkle with salt, wash 2-3 times, and drain |
| Hanpen (fish cake) |
100g ... Cut into bite-sized pieces |
Mixed Seasonings
| Sake |
2 tsp |
| Potato starch |
1 tbsp |
| Grated ginger |
1 tsp |
Garnish
| Tomato |
100g ... Blanch, remove seeds, and dice into 5mm cubes |
| Boiled ginkgo nuts |
As needed ... Roughly chop |
| Shiso leaves |
As needed ... Julienned |
| Olive oil |
As needed |
| Coarsely ground black pepper |
As needed |
Procedure
- In a food processor, combine the oysters, hanpen, and mixed seasonings, and blend until smooth.
- Divide the mixture into 6 portions (40g each), wrap each in plastic wrap, and tie with a rubber band to form a bundle. Steam in a preheated steamer for about 10 minutes. Once slightly cooled, refrigerate.
- Remove the plastic wrap, place on a plate, top with tomatoes and shiso leaves, and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with coarsely ground black pepper.
Culinary Studio Karinary Art 2021.Janu.
Ingredients
| Sea bream |
120g ... Remove skin and cut into 8 slices. Sprinkle with sake and a little salt, let sit for 10 minutes, then pat dry. |
| Lily bulb |
60g ... Boil for 2-3 minutes, then roughly mash. |
| Ginkgo nuts (boiled) |
6 ... Quarter each. |
| Turnip |
250g (net weight) ... Grate finely and lightly squeeze out excess water. |
| Egg white |
25g ... Whip to soft peaks. |
Silver Sauce
| Dashi stock |
200ml |
| Light soy sauce |
2/3 tsp |
| Mirin and sake |
1/2 tsp each |
| Salt |
To taste |
| Potato starch slurry |
1-1/2 tsp potato starch + equal amount of dashi stock |
Garnish
| Canola Flowers |
Boil to retain bright color. |
| Wasabi |
As needed |
Instructions
- Combine the mashed lily bulb and ginkgo nuts, divide into 4 portions, and wrap each with sea bream slices.
- Gently fold the whipped egg white, drained grated turnip, and a pinch of salt (not listed) together.
- Line a teacup with plastic wrap, place a portion from step 1 inside, and cover with the turnip mixture. Steam in a preheated steamer for about 10 minutes.
- Remove the plastic wrap and plate with canola flowers. Pour the silver sauce over and garnish with wasabi.
Reference - Jerusalem Artichoke with Plum Sauce
Peel and thinly slice the Jerusalem artichoke. Toss with plum paste, plate, and sprinkle with roasted sesame seeds.
Culinary Art Studio Karinary Art 2022.January
Ingredients
| Oysters |
200g ... Sprinkle with salt, rub to clean, rinse thoroughly, and pat dry. |
| Avocado |
1 ... Slice into 5mm pieces and drizzle with lemon juice (optional). |
| Shiraga negi (white onion strips) |
As needed ... Cut into 3cm lengths. |
| Rice |
As needed |
| Roasted seaweed (nori) |
As needed |
| Yuzu kosho |
As needed |
Seasoning
| Soy sauce |
2 tsp or more |
| Mirin |
2 tsp |
| Oyster sauce |
1/2 tsp |
Instructions
- Arrange the oysters in a non-stick frying pan and heat. When the oysters puff up, flip them, cover with a lid, and cook over low heat for another 1-2 minutes. Remove from the pan.
- Add the pan juices and Seasoning (soy sauce to oyster sauce) to the pan and reduce until thickened.
- Return the oysters to the pan and coat them with the sauce.
- Place rice on a sheet of roasted seaweed, add the oysters, avocado slices, shiraga negi, and yuzu kosho, then roll up.
Culinary Art Kitchen 2023.January
Ingredients
| Oysters |
10 pieces ... Sprinkle with salt and gently rub (twice). Rinse with water and pat dry with paper towels. Blanch the oysters briefly by dipping the strainer holding them into boiling water. |
| Beets |
30g ... Cut into 2cm sticks, soak in water, and pat dry. |
| Lily bulb |
30g ... Wash, separate into individual petals, and trim to uniform size. |
| Ginkgo nuts |
6 ... Remove the thin skin and cut in half. |
| Shungiku (edible chrysanthemum leaves) |
As needed |
Batter
| Cold water |
50ml |
| Egg yolk |
1 |
| All-purpose flour |
4tablespoons (36g) ... Sifted with potato starch |
| Potato starch |
1tablespoon (9g) |
| For oyster tempura: Aonori (green seaweed) & salad oil |
1teaspoon each |
| For serving |
Salt & lemon |
Instructions
- Batter: In a bowl, whisk the egg yolk and cold water together. Gradually add the sifted flour and potato starch, mixing carefully.
- In another bowl, toss the beets, lily bulb petals, and ginkgo nuts with all-purpose flour (not listed in ingredients). Add half of the prepared batter and mix to coat.
- Using a spoon, drop the mixture into 160°C oil and fry for 2-3 minutes.
- Dust the oysters lightly with all-purpose flour (not listed in ingredients). Mix the remaining batter with aonori and salad oil.
- Coat the oysters with the aonori batter and fry in 160°C oil. Finally, deep-fry the shungiku leaves until crispy.
- Arrange the fried vegetables and oysters on a serving plate. Serve with salt and lemon on the side.