Traditional Irori Oyaki Making Experience
Experience Overview
Experience the authentic taste of Nagano through a hands-on oyaki-making workshop! Oyaki is a cherished local delicacy made by wrapping vegetables, pickles, or sweet red bean paste in a flour dough, then baking it to perfection. Historically, it served as a vital source of nutrition in mountainous regions where rice cultivation was challenging. In this session, you will learn to roll out the dough, pack it with traditional fillings like nozawana (pickled mustard greens), and toast it over charcoal for a deliciously smoky flavor. Enjoying your hot, freshly made oyaki right on the spot is an unforgettable culinary experience!
Experience Description
Oyaki-Making Workshop (45–60 Mins)
Orientation (5 mins): Put on an apron and learn about the history and techniques of making oyaki from your instructor.
Kneading (10 mins): Combine flour with warm water, knead into a soft dough, and divide into equal portions.
Rolling (5 mins): Flatten each portion into a round shape, keeping the center thick and edges thin.
Filling (10 mins): Stuff with nozawana, miso eggplant, or sweet bean paste, then pinch tightly to seal.
Cooking (15 mins): Sear on a griddle for a crisp crust, then steam or hearth-bake until cooked through.
Tasting (15 mins): Enjoy your fresh, hot oyaki with green tea or miso soup!
Inclusions
All Ingredients & Fillings for making 2 oyaki (Nozawana vegetable & Azuki bean). Guided Lesson with an Instructor, Cooking Equipment, Aprons, Tasting Session & Drinks
Location
Daimon-cho
Ogawa-mura
