Each course was thoughtfully crafted to highlight local ingredients, with the option to pair exquisite wines carefully selected to complement the flavors. Guests can choose to include a drink pairing or savor the beautifully prepared dinner on its own.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nClasses in Local Cuisine <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The next morning, we were excited for a cooking class that would take us deeper into the region\u2019s food culture. A local instructor arrived at our machiya and guided us to the kitchen, where we prepared traditional dishes using local ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The star of the class was Mikuni\u2019s renowned sweet shrimp, prized for their tender texture and natural sweetness. We also worked with Sannenko shallots, grown in the sandy soils of the Sanrihama Dunes and celebrated for their crisp texture and mild flavor.<\/strong> Another ingredient was momi-wakame<\/em>, a local seaweed hand-rubbed and sun-dried to preserve its briny, umami-rich flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n