Japanese Wagashi Making Class: Matcha Nerikiri & Mitarashi Dango

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Discover the art of making two beloved Japanese wagashi (traditional sweets) in this hands-on class. You'll learn how to prepare Matcha Nerikiri, an elegant confection often served during Japanese tea ceremonies, and Mitarashi Dango, a classic mochi dessert topped with a sweet soy sauce glaze.

Begin by making Nerikiri dough from scratch. You'll blend in premium matcha powder for its vibrant color and delicate flavor, create a beautiful leaf pattern using traditional tools, and shape your confection into an elegant seasonal design.

Next, prepare Mitarashi Dango by making the dough from scratch, rolling it into bite-sized balls, boiling and skewering them, then lightly pan-grilling them for a subtle toasted finish. Complete the dessert by cooking a glossy sweet soy sauce glaze and coating your freshly made dango.

All ingredients used in the class are plant-based, making this experience suitable for both vegans and vegetarians. At the end of the session, you'll enjoy your handmade wagashi with Japanese tea and take home printed recipes so you can recreate these traditional sweets at home.

Menu

• Handmade Matcha Nerikiri (Japanese traditional confection) made from scratch
• Decorative Nerikiri featuring beautiful texture patterns and a cute rabbit-shaped design
• Handmade Mitarashi Dango (Japanese rice dumplings) made from scratch
• Traditional Mitarashi Sauce (sweet soy glaze)
• Water or Japanese tea

Inclusion

• Printed recipe booklet to take home

Cronograma

• Introduction to Wagashi (10 minutes)
  Learn about the history, cultural significance, and traditions of Japanese wagashi sweets.
• Hands-On Matcha Nerikiri Making (40 minutes)
  Create a beautiful matcha-flavored Nerikiri, a delicate Japanese confection often served during tea ceremonies.
• Hands-On Mitarashi Dango Making (50 minutes)
  Prepare chewy rice dumplings (Mitarashi Dango) and coat them with a sweet and savory soy sauce glaze.
• Photo Session & Wagashi Tasting (20 minutes)
  Capture photos of your handmade creations before enjoying them with a tasting experience.