Sushi Master Class
Sushi Master Class
**This is an ultimate a full day sushi class learning all about how to recreate a restaurant quality sushi plate at home**
During the class, you will learn how to make the Japanese restaurant recipe of special blended umami soy sauce 'nikiri' and learn how to make the perfect sushi rice. An experienced instructor will take you through the journey of gourmet sushi rolls using the top quality ingredients, for your first sushi roll you will make your own crispy and succulent tempura prawns to use in the first sushi rolls.
You will also learn how to make the perfect sushi rice, the most important element of sushi making. You will learn what and where to buy the authentic ingredients as well as how to store them.
The raw fish used in the class is a professional quality sourced from Japanese fishmongers and the reputable local fishmongers with sustainable fish. You will learn where to buy the fish online and off line and how to store them.
The instructor will fillet the whole sea bream for the class, and you will learn how to slice your own for your first nigiri sushi.
During the class, you will make the following sushi:
1) Tempura prawn rolls
2) Spicy salmon rolls
3) Dragon rolls with avocado and prawn
3) Nigiri Salmon - torched for flavour
4) Nigiri Sea bream with truffle oil and truffle salt
5) Nigiri Scallops
6) Nigiri Tuna
Depending on the availability, fresh wasabi is used for nigiri.
The class will break for lunch with a first set of sushi you created.
2 glasses of drinks of your choice (sake, white wine, Japanese beer, soft drinks) are included.
※ Ingredients are subject to availability, it may change without prior notice.
Instructor
Akemi Yokoyama
Akemi Yokoyama is a highly respected Japanese food specialist, chef, presenter, writer, and educator based in London. Her deep knowledge of Japanese food provenance stems from her father’s influence, having grown up foraging and fishing across the island of Hokkaido during her childhood.
As Principal of Sozai Cooking School, she leads acclaimed Japanese cookery classes, earning praise from UK national media. Her expertise has also been featured on major TV and radio programs, including Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch, CBBC’s Saturday Mash-Up, and BBC Radio 4’s Front Row. Most recently, she appeared on Channel 5's Faking It as a panel judge to spot the fake sushi chef.
In addition to teaching, she is a sought-after private chef, known for creating authentic and refined Japanese dining experiences.
A passionate advocate for Japanese food culture, Akemi frequently collaborates with Japanese government-related organisations and projects to promote washoku and sake across the UK and Europe. Her culinary expertise extends to Japanese fermentation, crafting a variety of miso at home and exploring traditional preservation techniques.
With a unique ability to blend historical knowledge, technical skill, and engaging storytelling, Akemi is a dynamic force in the world of Japanese cuisine, ensuring its traditions continue to thrive on an international stage.
Member of Japanese Culinary Academy, UK
Certified miso sommelier, Japan
Certified koji making instructor, The Koji Academy, Japan
International Wine Challenge Sake Judge
British Sake Association Culinary Committee
A really brilliant class with Akemi - learnt to so much through hands on experience and expert tuition. Highly recommended!
I am very happy to have attended this workshop. Ideal for begginers that want to learn nerikiri modeling. Personnel was very sweet and helpful. All materials were available. If you like nerikiri this is a good place to start!
Akemi was a great teacher - very patient and welcoming. Her kitchen is a great space to hold the class - we all sat around a huge island so there was plenty of room for everyone to work. We covered all the steps for making nerikiri including preparing the dough, shaping it, adding red bean paste as a filling, and decorating. Then we tried one of our creations with a drink. I would love to try one of her other classes.