{"id":18273,"date":"2023-10-03T20:51:17","date_gmt":"2023-10-04T00:51:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jss.ca\/?p=18273"},"modified":"2023-11-08T18:40:01","modified_gmt":"2023-11-08T22:40:01","slug":"holiday_osechi_cooking_2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jss.ca\/en\/news\/holiday_osechi_cooking_2023\/","title":{"rendered":"e-Learning: Easy & Simple Holiday \/ Osechi cooking with chicken: Matsukaze-yaki & Yawata-maki"},"content":{"rendered":"
Presented by Momiji \/ JSS\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Wed. Nov 22, 2023, 3:00 \u2013 4:00 pm <\/strong>(in Japanese)<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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The second online seminar (via Zoom) of Nov 2023 is to learn about Osechi cooking with chicken. Join us and explore the classic osechi dishes! *Held in Japanese-only<\/p>\n

What is this session about?<\/h2>\n

\"\"The season to start planning for holiday meals and Osechi (New Year\u2019s feast) once Thanksgiving is over. Our online cooking series has featured eggs (Dashi-maki & Date-maki) and Chikuzen-ni in past as Osechi items. This time, we are tackling all three aspects many of our audience wish: (1) enjoyable to those who are not used to THE JAPANESE, can enjoy, (2) using easy-to-access ingredients, and (3) simple & easy!! Tomoko Takinami (who has been home-cooking and raised family) will introduce two Osechi items, which are not only great for gatherings but also perfect as bento items!<\/p>\n

1st<\/sup> Item:\u00a0 Matsukaze-yaki (aka. Noshi-dori)<\/strong><\/p>\n

The origin of the name is at the Noh (traditional theatrical art) number \u201cMatsukaze.\u201d In this story, a haiku poem \u201cLonely at the beach (\u201cura\u201d) with only wind through pain trees (matzukaze)\u201d written by a female character, Matsukaze. With pun, this was taken as \u201cback side (\u201cura\u201d) has nothing.\u201d This dish is coated with sesame\/poppy seeds on the surface, but it has nothing on the back, symbolizing \u201chaving no hidden agenda = being honest.\u201d It carries the sentiment of \u201cliving the year without wrongdoing and living an honest life.\u201d There is also a theory that it is originated by the Kyoto confectionery \u201cMatsukaze\u201d, as it is thin and similarly seed-coated only on the surface. In this session, you will learn how to cook it in both an oven and a toaster. It is surprisingly easy to make, and you can freeze them.<\/p>\n

2nd<\/sup> Item:\u00a0 Yawata-maki<\/strong><\/p>\n

The origin of Kyoto\u2019s \u201cYawata-maki\u201d is a local dish where burdock (regional specialty) is rolled with eel or pond loach, coated with a sweet and savory sauce. This style of \u201crolling vegetables with meat or fish\u201d has spread throughout country. The original star, burdock, is considered as a symbol of health, longevity, and prosperity due to its ability to withstand harsh conditions by rooting deeply in the earth. However, for those who has no access to burdock or who do not prefer it, this recipe uses carrots and green beans colourfully instead. This session starts with deboning chicken thighs, and does not use cooking string. It is freezable after rolling \u2013 convenient to prepare them in advance.<\/p>\n

As the current inflation affecting grocery costs, we picked chicken thighs (buying bones&skin-in) and ground chicken, that are relatively budget-friendly and can be prepared in advance. Consider adding them to your holiday or Osechi this year!<\/p>\n

Instructor: \u00a0Tomoko Takinami (JSS Hot Lunch program volunteer lead)<\/h4>\n

How to Attend<\/h2>\n

Anyone interested can attend but pre-registration required. Click the registration button below, and fill and submit it by two days before the session date (Mon, Nov 20). If you have difficulty using online registration system, feel free to contact the hosting agency.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>\uff08Registration Form will open from the button above\uff09<\/p>\n

Those who registered, will receive an invitation email with the Zoom link and ID\/Passcode, by a day before the session date from the hosting organizations. Check your junk box if you can\u2019t find it in your inbox \u2013 Email us if you don\u2019t see it anywhere.<\/p>\n

\u3010Caution!\u3011<\/h3>\n

1.\u00a0Auto-email (to confirm what you filled) right after registration<\/h4>\n

You will receive a confirmation email from the system right after you \u201cSubmit\u201d your form (this receipt does not contain the Zoom URL). Make sure to type correct email of yours.\u00a0If you don\u2019t see it, check your junk folder first<\/strong>, then contact JSS \/ Momiji.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0Your Zoom display name should be recognizable to the host<\/h4>\n

Upon joining, please display your name on Zoom in ways we recognize that you registered. For example, instead of using nicknames or initials, include your first and\/or last (e.g. Hanako Y, H. Yamada, Hanako Yamada) . We may not be able to allow you to enter for security purposes if we can\u2019t recognize your name. We\u2019ll show you how to change the display name 5 minutes before the session start.<\/p>\n

\u203bContact JSS\/Momiji if you don\u2019t know how to change your Zoom display name.<\/p>\n

Contact<\/h2>\n