Monday, April 13, 2009

10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Astor Center – 399 Lafayette Street at East 4th Street, side entrance at 23 East 4th street, elevator to 2nd floor

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In this Master Class, master soba maker Shuichi Kotani will begin with a brief lecture on the history, nutrition and health benefits of traditional Japanese Soba, followed by a demonstration and hands on training in the art of making these hand-kneaded buckwheat noodles.

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Tasting to Follow:

* Ni-hachi- Soba (20%Wheat Flour 80%Buckwheat Flour)

* Ouka Soba (Cherry Blossom Soba)
* Shiso-giri Soba (Shiso leaf Soba)
* Kuro & Shiro Goma Soba (Black & White Sesame, 2 layered soba)
* Red Wine giri Soba (Red Wine Soba)