Learn how to prepare Japanese food ... art of sushi making, tempura frying and Okonomiyaki-style grilling. Plus, sample regional dishes from Hokkaido to Okinawa to discover the perfect recipe ...

Start by washing your hands, as you'll be handling food. First make your sushi rice by mixing in vinegar, a pinch of salt and a pinch of sugar. TOP TIP: The stickier the rice, the better so sushi ...

3. Remove from heat and let sit, still covered, for another 20 minutes. In a small saucepan, slowly heat the Japanese sushi vinegar, and sugar until very hot but not boiling. 4. Fold in "su" (vinegar ...

Sugimura, who trained at the Sushi Institute of America and studied food culture in Japan, will guide students through cooking techniques and share the 100-year-old family recipes behind the dishes.