Zen Buddhist Vegetarian(Shojin Ryori): Cooking Experience

Shojin ryori is a traditional vegetarian cuisine that has been eaten in Japan for more than 700 years. Known for its creative use of vegetables, legumes, and grains, it is deeply connected to Japanese religion and health and the history of Japanese cuisine. In this program, you will learn how to create shojin ryori with an accredited English-speaking instructor who will explain further about this vegetarian cuisine’s many faces. Example menu: 1. Sesame Tofu 2. Flavored Japanese Mustard Spinach with Nori Seaweed 3. Kyoto-style Teriyaki Vegetables (broiled in a sweet soy sauce marinade) 4. Vegetable Tempura 5. Rice with Assorted Grains 6. Japanese-style Dashi Broth Soup 7. Sweet Tofu Dumplings