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Learn with Andrew Kojima

Japanese Cuisine

Unlock a new cuisine with MasterChef finalist Andrew Kojima. Discover some of Japan’s most iconic foods.

Course overview

The journey begins with a dish first popularised by one of Tokyo’s oldest restaurants and one of the first things Koj learned to cook as a child. Originally considered a western import, tonkatsu has now been fully adopted into Japanese cuisine through over 100 years of refinement. It is a perfect start to the course, as it introduces some key Japanese ingredients in a dish that is bound to be a crowd pleaser when you reproduce it at home. Lesson length: 37 minutes Assignment: There are three things to master for this dish; the stock, Japanese rise and the perfect crispy Tonkatsu.

Meet Andrew Kojima

Koj learned to cook Japanese food from a young age. After impressing MasterChef judges such as Michel Roux Jr, he has become an expert in teaching Japanese cuisine, combining technical ability with passion, enthusiasm and fascinating knowledge. His restaurant was reviewed by national restaurant critics, won awards such as Best Newcomer and Best Restaurant and was one of only two Japanese restaurants outside London in the Michelin Guide. “Koj’s food reflects his heritage and an understanding of what brings joy to the palate” - Michel Roux Jr, Chef Patron, Le Gavroche

Course description

Learn how to cook classic Japanese dishes on a culinary journey across Japan with Andrew Kojima (also known as Chef Koj), the award-winning British-Japanese chef, Master chef finalist and author of No Sushi.

You'll be cooking delicious Ramen noodle dishes, Tonkatsu and Japanese rice, miso soup, making perfect Gyoza dumplings, Okonomiyaki (Japanese pancakes) and Yakitori grilled skewers; these are dishes you will want to cook again and again.

You'll notice this isn't a sushi making class - did you know that less than 10% of restaurants in Japan serve sushi?

Chef Koj will introduce you to some of Japan’s most iconic foods, taking you on a journey from East to West Japan. He will present each dish in the context of its history and inspire you to continue its evolution in your own kitchen, as you immerse yourself in Japanese culture.

Koj will teach you how to cook with Japanese ingredients, and you'll be inspired to put your own spin on his staple dishes.

This Japanese cookery course features everything you’ll need to master authentic Japanese dishes at home.

Choose Expert option for personal feedback from Koj on the Japanese dishes you make on this course.

“There’s a lot more to cooking Japanese food than simply following a recipe of ingredients and methods. It is a chance to immerse yourself in Japan and its culture, as you learn about ingredients, regional specialities, artisanal producers, etiquette and the history of bilateral foreign influence.” - Chef KojYou'll learn:
  • how to cook iconic Japanese dishes including Tonkatsu, Ramen, Gyoza, Okonomiyaki and Yakitori
  • recipes for Japanese dishes
  • confidence to create your own Japanese inspired dishes
  • sourcing and cooking with Japanese ingredients
The course includes:
  • 5 on-demand video lessons - presented by Andrew Kojima (Chef Koj)
  • lifetime access to the videos, notes and interactive class
  • flexible classes - join and learn when and where you like
  • downloadable lesson notes
  • practical Japanese cooking recipes (with tutor feedback available)
  • access on your mobile, PC, Mac or laptop
  • small interactive online classroom - chat online to students from around the world and share your creative ideas
Time to complete the Japanese cooking class:

Every student is different but in general we think the whole course will take around 14 hours to complete including:

  • Video lessons: 2 hours in total
  • Course notes: 30 minutes per lesson
  • Your planting design projects: at least 2 hours per lesson
  • Interactive classroom time: 15 minutes per lesson
  • Tutor feedback review (Expert level): 15 minutes per lesson
You'll need:

Each lesson includes a recipe with a full list of ingredients, generally you don't need special kitchen equipment.

This course is for the avid home cook, the enthusiastic amateur, the professional chef and everyone in between. More experienced chefs can expand their culinary repertoire and experiment with this iconic cuisine - challenge yourself by experimenting with daring flavours and get personal feedback from a master chef on your choices.

Ready to get started?

Just add the course to your basket above - choose the 'Expert' option for personal feedback from Chef Koj on your cooking.

If you know someone who'd love this course then give it as a gift - just tick "This is a gift" at the checkout.

Any questions? Contact us by clicking on the orange speech symbol - we'd love to hear from you.