The ever-popular Manju (Japanese rice cake sweets) is back! “Chef Shoji” will be conducting 2 hands-on workshops at the JCCC.
“Chef Shoji” has been teaching cooking classes at the Canadian Japanese Cultural Centre in Hamilton for the past few years. Over this time, he built up quite a repertoire of Japanese recipes. He has recently developed some new and scrumptious recipes for Mochi and Manju (Japanese rice cake sweets).

Chef Shoji’s Introductory Manju Workshop
Learn to make Dorayaki (pancake manju), Ohagi (red bean paste covered sweet rice), Kinako Mochi (toasted soy bean flour covered sweet rice), Azuki (red beans) and Lima bean filling for Manju. See Chef Shoji demonstrate his 10-minute Mochi Manju techinique. Limited to 20 students.

Chef Shoji’s Advanced Manju Workshop
Learn to make Mushi Manju (steamed), Yaki Manju (baked) and next generation Mochi Manju. See Chef Shoji demonstrate his 10-minute Mochi Manju technique (advanced). Limited to 20 students.

Date & Time:
Wed. Mar.23 7:00 – 10:00pm Introductory
Wed. Apr 20 7:00 – 10:00pm Introductory
Wed May 25 7:00 – 10:00pm Advanced

Fee: $25 (plus GST) per workshop for JCCC members
$30 (plus GST) per workshop for non-members
Materials - $10 payable to instructor.
Please bring an apron.

Class schedule is subject to change.
Please call JCCC reception to confirm before booking.