Oiishi desu

Year 9 Students’ Super Sushi Skills: Savour the sushi

Year 9 Japanese elective students welcomed a guest chef to their class to teach them to make authentic sushi.

Guest chef, Toshi-san, entertained us with his demonstration and accompanying music before giving everyone a chance to roll their own maki-zushi.

With much nervousness and a strong desire to create sushi perfection, students concentrated hard in the quest to achieve their goal. Toshi-san was always on-hand, ready to assist and advise the correct rolling style and where to push to secure the nori (seaweed).

Gohan kudasai

Not only were Year 9’s sushi rolling skills on show, but also their Japanese communication skills. “Gohan kudasai” (Rice please) and “Itadakimasu” – said before eating – could be heard around the room as they prepared their meal.

Oishii!

The verdict? “Oishii desu” (It’s delicious!). Everyone was very impressed with their sushi and feasted happily on their rolls, not forgetting a heart-felt “arigatou gozaimasu” (thank you) to our guest chef, before heading off to their next lesson.

Mrs Belinda Kumashiro - K-9 Japanese Teacher