Cooking with LACMA: Chirashi Zushi Inspired by Yoshitomo Nara

Cooking with LACMA invites chefs and culinary historians to teach recipes inspired by artworks at the museum. This quarter we partner with the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center, Los Angeles to present a cooking demonstration with Sonoko Sakai, author of award-winning cookbook Japanese Home Cooking. Learn how to make chirashi zushi (scattered sushi) and explore the theme of childhood in the exhibition Yoshitomo Nara.
This program starts with an introduction of Yoshitomo Nara's artworks that are related to memories of youth, presented by art historian Yeewan Koon. Then Sakai will teach how to make chirashi zushi, a popular dish created with seasonal ingredients, to celebrate Japan's Children's Day in May. Sakai will explain the layering of multiple ingredients and flavors that makes this rice-based dish a favorite in Japan, and share her own fond childhood memories of chirashi zushi.
Lecture on Yoshitomo Nara: 0:12
Cooking Demonstration of Chirashi Zushi: 12:51
Cooking demonstration videographer and editor: Ken Honjo
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