Join us for a temple cuisine workshop with Masami Asao, Saturday November 2nd and/or Sunday November 3rd. Learn delicious, traditional Japanese recipes in a beautiful temple setting at New York Zendo Shobo-ji.
Shojin ryori is an ancient form of Buddhist temple cooking that uses only simple, seasonal plant-based ingredients (no meat, fish, eggs, or even strong-smelling vegetables such as onions and garlic). The experience of making and eating shojin ryori connects you to the heart, spirit, and traditions of Japan.
In this workshop you will learn to prepare shojin ryori dishes with one of Japan’s leading instructors, Masami Asao Sensei. Asao Sensei, a temple chef and registered dietitian, is Director of Akasaka Teran, a vegetarian cooking school located within Jokokuji, a 350-year-old temple in Tokyo.
There will be a different menu each day; you are welcome to attend one or both days. The fee for this course is $85 per day or $150 for both days. Instruction will be in Japanese with an English interpreter. Space is limited, so register early! ZSS Health Protocols apply.
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