Japanese Knife Skills: Fish Preparation

One-Day Course: Mastering the Japanese Sea Bream (Tai). In this six-hour course, participants will discover the full culinary potential of Tai, the prized Japanese sea bream—celebrated for both its flavour and cultural significance. Each student will work with their own whole fish, gaining hands-on experience in essential techniques such as filleting, sashimi preparation, and utilising all parts of the fish to create delicious, zero-waste dishes. Guided by traditional Japanese methods and seasonal ingredients like burdock root and kombu, students will craft a well-balanced menu including: Sashimi, Ara-ni (Simmered Bony Fish Parts), and Sea Bream Rice (Tai Meshi). Perfect for culinary enthusiasts and professionals alike, this course offers a deeper understanding of Japanese knife skills, sustainable cooking, and the art of respectful ingredient use.