Join this family-friendly online Japanese cooking class series おうちごはん！Ouchigohan! – Japanese Home Cooking and cook along from your own kitchen at this unique Ouchigohan event by the Japan. On the menu is a vegetarian soup accompanied by rice mixed with greens, and kinpira, a side dish of root vegetables simmered in delicious Japanese seasonings. Special guest Reverend Daiko Matsuyama, a Buddhist monk from Taizo-in Temple in Kyoto, will teach you all about Shojin Ryori—traditional Buddhist cooking that focuses on plant-based ingredients such as grains, vegetables and soybeans. He will begin with a presentation on the history and significance of Shojin Ryori, followed by a Q&A, then showcase how to prepare and eat traditional temple food. Participants can make their own dishes with step-by-step guidance from TABLE FOR TWO’s Debra Samuels.

Hours: 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Chicago time

Costs: Members $10; nonmembers $15

Link: https://japansociety.org/events/ouchigohan-shojin-ryori/