September Ouchigohan: Otsukimi - お月見

Grab an apron and pull up a chair! Join the Japan-America Society of Alabama (JASA) for the next edition of Ouchigohan, a family-friendly online Japanese home cooking class where you and our lead chef cook together in real time, right in your own kitchen.

This month's menu is all about welcoming the fall:

Otsukimi meatballs: Juicy meatballs in a sweet-savory soy glaze.

Okura pickles: Crisp, quick-pickled okra. A simple, refreshing little side dish in the tsukemono tradition, and when you slice it, every piece comes out shaped like a tiny star.

Mitarashi dango: Chewy rice flour dumplings on a skewer, lightly grilled and brushed with a glossy sweet soy glaze. Warm, sticky and dangerously easy to eat three of.

No fancy equipment, no cooking experience required- just a willingness to make a little mess and eat well afterward. Bring the kids, bring a friend and let's welcome the season together.

Date & Details:

• Date: Sunday, Sept 20, 2026

• Time: 5:00-6:30 PM ET

• Cost: $10 with discount code: USJETAA / $15 for general public

The recipe cards, ingredient list, and Zoom link will be sent a few days prior to the event.