The Japan-America Society of North Carolina is pleased to announce that we are now offering monthly Ouchigohan (Japanese home cooking) online classes in conjunction with Table For Two USA, other Japan-America Societies across the country, and JETAA.

April Ouchigohan: Agedashi Tofu & Nasu Dengaku!

When: Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM EST

 

​Cost:

JAS/JS/JETAA Members - $10

Non-Members - $15 
 

JASNC Members please use discount code: NorthCarolina

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Join us this April for the family-friendly online Japanese home cooking class series おうちごはん OUCHI GOHAN and cook along or just watch from your own kitchen! On the menu this month is NASU DENGAKU & AGEDASHI TOFU! 

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Nasu Dengaku is a delicious Japanese dish featuring grilled or broiled eggplant topped with a sweet and savory miso glaze. The rich umami flavor comes from a blend of miso paste, mirin, sake, and sugar, creating a beautifully caramelized finish. Soft and tender inside with a slightly smoky glaze, this dish is simple yet packed with deep, satisfying flavor. Often served with steamed rice and vegetable sides, This dish is a great way to enjoy traditional Japanese cooking. Join us to learn more about this classic appetizer!

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Agedashi Tofu is a comforting and flavorful Japanese dish featuring crispy, deep-fried tofu served in a light, savory broth. The tofu is coated in a thin layer of starch, creating a delicate crispness that contrasts beautifully with the warm, umami-rich dashi-based sauce. Garnished with toppings like grated daikon, green onions, and bonito flakes, Agedashi Tofu offers a balance of texture and flavor that makes it a popular appetizer or side dish. Simple yet deeply satisfying, this dish is a great introduction to traditional Japanese cooking!

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The class will be taught by Debra Samuels, lead curriculum and recipe developer for Wa-Shokuiku, a program of Table for Two.  Debra is an author of two cookbooks and the 2020 recipient of the John E. Thayer III Award for Outstanding Contributions to Cultural Exchange Between the United States and Japan.

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Members of other Japan/Japan America Societies—please enter your society’s discount code at checkout for member pricing. Advance ticket purchase required. One registration per family.

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The recipe card with ingredient list and Zoom link will be provided a few days before the event.