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Download complete Uwajimaya class schedules below:
Uwajimaya 2008 Winter Class Series (pdf)
Uwajimaya 2008 Spring/Summer Class Series (pdf)
IMPORTANT: You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the above linked files. To get a free copy of the reader, go to www.adobe.com.

Learn to cook up comfort, culture, and community
with an Asian flair
Discover the secrets of Asian cooking with a NuCulinary hands-on or demonstration cooking class. Classes are small and intimate to ensure that you get the attention you need, and are offered in various Seattle-area locations including:

NuCulinary at Uwajimaya, Seattle and Bellevue
Guest Chef at Sur La Table, Kirkland
Guest Chef at Bellevue School of Cooking

 

Umajimaya Winter 2008
EXOTIC FLAVORS FOR EVERYDAY COOKING

EXPLORING ASIAN FLAVORS

Thai Seafood Dishes
Healthy Flavors
$60
B262 Tuesday, April 15 6:30 pmSeattle

Pairing fresh northwest seafood with the spices of Thailand lets you serve exciting dishes that are complex to the palate, but a snap to prepare. Join us for this hands-on class where we share our secrets for making these dynamic dishes at home.

Salmon in Rice Paper Wraps with Coconut Ginger Sauce
Pan-seared Sea Scallops Topped with Choo Chee Curry Sauce
Steamed Tiger Prawns
Steamed Sticky Rice

Hands On

Cancellation Policy

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Umajimaya Spring/Summer 2008
Light and Tasty Asian Flavors
SPRING HIGHLIGHT
Sushi I - Basic Sushi Rolling
Healthy Flavors
$75
B265 Wednesday, April 30, 6:30 pm
B268 Wednesday, May 28, 6:30 pm
B272 Tuesday, July 1, 6:30 pm
Seattle

Sushi rolling is easier than you think! Learn the basics of this Japanese art using your own two hands. Start with the essentials of preparing perfectly seasoned rice and popular roll fillings, then create your own rolls and traditional starters.

Miso Soup
Futomaki (Big Roll)
California Roll (Inside-out Roll)
Hosomaki (Small Roll)
Sunomono (Cucumber Salad)

Hands On

Cancellation Policy

Chinese Regional Favorites and Store Tour Healthy Flavors
$60
B266 Tuesday, May 6, 6:00 pm
Seattle

Breeze along the aisles at Uwajimaya to uncover exotic, easy-to-prepare ingredients for a delicious dinner. Then, add to your cooking repertoire with zesty, pickled summer salads, crispy entrees and a yummy peanut sauce. A flick of your stir-frying wrist lets you whip up these quick, healthy meals that are sure to please the palate.

Sichuan Cucumber Salad with Black Beans
Sichuan Noodles with Peanut Sauce
Stir-fried Orange Chicken
Hunan Eggplant
Lemon Ice with Crystallized Ginger

Hands On

Cancellation Policy

Simple Sensations - It’s Delicious Being Green
Healthy Flavors
$60
B267 Wednesday, May 14, 6:30 pm
Seattle

Ever wanted to try those Asian green vegetables, or do something different with green beans or spinach? Learn to buy, cook and eat fresh, delightful greens with an Asian flair in this lively "all about greens" class. Nutrition tips included.

Wilted Mizuna and Green Bean Salad with Walnuts
Carrot with Flowering Chives, Soy and Sesame
Ginger Steamed Salmon with Baby Bok Choy, Fresh Bamboo Shoots and Shiitake

Hands On

Cancellation Policy

Summer Street Food
Healthy Flavors
$60
B269 Tuesday, June 3, 6:30 pm
Seattle

In Asia, street vendors provide the ultimate in flavorful fast food prepared fresh right before your eyes. Easy to learn and fun to make, these tasty dishes are an ideal way to incorporate the seasonal ingredients of summer into your menu.

Fresh Vietnamese Spring Roll
Okonomiyaki (Japanese Stuffed Crepes)
Thai Green Papaya Salad
Chiang Mai’s Silky Tofu in Ginger Syrup

Hands On

Cancellation Policy

EXPLORING ASIAN CUISINE
Savory Indian
$65
B270 Tuesday, June 10, 6:30 pm
Seattle

Embark on another culinary adventure…this time to India! Designed vegetarian for the fun of it, this menu is filled with simple yet satisfying dishes that you can make as spicy as you like.

Vegetable Samosas with Cucumber Raita
Aloo Gobi (Potato Cauliflower Curry)
Spice Scented Ghee Rice
Spinach Saag
Carrot Pickles

Hands On

Cancellation Policy

Sushi II - Advanced Sushi Rolls - Sushi I Required
$75
B271 Monday, June 16, 6:30 pm
Seattle

Take your sushi-rolling abilities to the next level with Chef Hajime Sato. Trace the history of sushi from its traditional roots to its modern day offshoots. Learn how and why to eat sushi with ginger and wasabi, what flavors blend in a roll, and when to add special sauces to enhance your rolls. Then practice making your own rolls.

Spider Roll
Tempura Vegetable Roll
Caterpillar Roll
Spicy Tuna Roll
Hand Roll

Hands On

Cancellation Policy

Simple Sensations - Summer Noodles
Healthy Flavors
$60
B273 Tuesday, July 8, 6:30 pm
Seattle

Everyone loves noodles, and cooking dinner is a breeze with these traditional family favorites. Discover how to add whatever’s fresh and in season to your noodle dishes. Plus, learn a few shortcuts that make whipping up a delightful, home cooked meal even easier.

Mai Fun Salad (Crispy Chinese Cabbage Salad)
Soba-zushi (Japanese Buckwheat Noodle Roll) with Soy Dipping Sauce
Somen (Thin Noodles on Ice)
Chapch’ae (Korean Sweet Potato Noodles with Meat and Mixed Vegetables)

Hands On

Cancellation Policy

Sushi III - The Art of Nigiri Sushi
Healthy Flavors
$75
B274 Monday, July 14, 6:30 pm
Seattle

Bring a sharp knife and an apron and get ready to raise your sushi IQ. Hajime Sato, owner and sushi chef of Mashiko, will show you how to cut sashimi fish and demonstrate expert preparation of Nigiri-style sushi. Then it will be your turn to practice!

Maguro (Tuna)
Sake (Salmon)
Tako (Octopus)
Unagi (Eel)
Gunkan Maki (Battleship Rolls)

Hands On

Cancellation Policy

Cooking Classes

Healthy Flavors

The Healthy Flavors icon:
means the recipes taught in this class include optional ingredients and techniques for the discerning diner with diabetes, heart disease or weight management issues.

 
Our Instructors
Bringing more than 75 years of experience to your table.
Naomi Kakiuchi Naomi Kakiuchi, RD, CD, CCP, President of NuCulinary, Naomi specializes in inspiring community and culture through Asian cooking. A registered dietitian, Certified Culinary Professional of the International Association of Culinary Professionals, and popular culinary educator, her classes combine food and fun with nutrition tidbits for a well-rounded learning experience.
Hajime Sato Hajime Sato Born in Japan, Hajime is the owner and head sushi chef of Mashiko Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar in West Seattle. He specializes in preserving the tradition of Japanese dishes, while adding new flavors for a unique eating experience. www.sushiwhore.com
Sunita Shastri Sunita Shastri BS, MBA Originally from the South Indian state of Karnataka, Sunita's passion for good food started while watching her mother cook. In June 2003, she realized a lifelong dream by starting TaazaTM Indian food company. Sunita is passionate about spreading the secrets of Indian foods, and shares some of her favorite recipes in her new cookbook "Indian Vegetarian Delights". www.meghanafoods.com

Registering for NuCulinary classes
You can register two ways for our classes:

By Phone:
Call NuCulinary with your credit card payment.
(206) 932-3855
By Mail: Make checks payable to: Uwajimaya
send c/o NuCulinary
6523 California Ave SW, PMB 250
Seattle, WA 98136

Payment is required to register. If the class is full, we will place you on a waiting list.

Class Packages*
Sushi Combo All three Sushi classes - Save $20
Asian Combo #1 Any two non-sushi classes - Save $12
Asian Combo #2 Any three non-sushi classes - Save $18
*One Person Only

Download complete Uwajimaya class schedules below:
Uwajimaya 2008 Winter Class Series (pdf)
Uwajimaya 2008 Spring/Summer Class Series (pdf)
IMPORTANT: You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the above linked files. To get a free copy of the reader, go to www.adobe.com.

Cancellation Policy
NuCulinary will refund your tuition in full for cancellations made up to 7 days before the class. No refunds or credits will be given for a cancellation made less than 7 days before the class. Cancellations or changes can be made by calling 206.932-3855. When a class is cancelled for any reason, we will contact you by e-mail or telephone and issue a full refund.

Private classes
Have you always wanted to learn the basics of cooking a certain cuisine but would really like to do it at home in your own kitchen? Or have you dreamed of hosting a private cooking party with your friends, led by a chef/nutritionist? We can design a class just for you. Contact us and we’ll create something magical for you, your family, and friends.

Clothing
For hands-on classes please wear closed toe shoes and have hair tied back. You can bring an apron if desired.

Want to be a Volunteer Class Assistant?
We have openings for class assistants for NuCulinary classes.  Class assistants are primarily responsible for setup and breakdown of the classroom, serving and clearing dishes for attendees and dishwashing. Average work shift is 4 ½ hours.

If you have sufficient culinary skills you may be asked to assist with kitchen prep prior to class. Average work shift is 5 hours.
Benefits include a complimentary cooking class after assisting in 5 classes, a West Seattle Thriftway 10% discount coupon redeemable within one week of class (some restrictions apply) and learning some culinary tricks and secrets from professional chefs.
To apply provide all contact information via email or phone 206.932.3855 to register.

 

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Seattle Asian Cooking School Classes

 

 


The Art Of Sushi Rolling

 

“I have taken ten or so classes from NuCulinary and have loved them all. They give lots of common sense tips as well as sharing great recipes and interesting techniques.”
S.A.


“… I think the classes are both fun and educational. The detailed yet clear demonstration and recipe allow me to duplicate the dishes at home with great success.”
Kathy


"Before I got married, I invested in several NuCulinary cooking classes. As a result, I reaped HUGE dividends in the kitchen---I am a better cook and food scientist. My husband's favorite dishes are from my NuCulinary cooking classes. He literally BEGS me to cook recipes from these classes!"
Julie Drzewiecki, MS, RD - Registered Dietitian and newlywed