Kitchen Labs

At NACUFS Inspire you will experience hands on cooking labs covering topics including:

Cooking with Koji 

Discover the ancient Japanese ingredient that is transforming modern kitchens around the world. In this hands-on culinary workshop, participants will explore the fascinating world of koji, a cultured grain that serves as the foundation for beloved foods such as miso, soy sauce, sake, and numerous fermented specialties. 

Korean Street Food 

Experience the energy, flavor, and excitement of Korea's bustling street food scene in this hands-on cooking class. From savory snacks and spicy favorites to sweet treats enjoyed in markets throughout Seoul, you'll learn how to recreate some of Korea's most beloved street foods right in your own kitchen. 

Whole Ingredient Cooking 

Discover how professional chefs reduce waste, save money, and unlock hidden flavors by using vegetable tops and stems, citrus peels, herb stems, stale bread, and other commonly overlooked ingredients. Through practical cooking exercises, you'll gain valuable techniques that support sustainable cooking without sacrificing taste or presentation. 

Retro Innovation 

Take a delicious trip through culinary history as you reimagined beloved dishes from decades past with modern ingredients, techniques, and presentation. In this hands-on cooking class, participants will explore how classic comfort foods and vintage recipes can be transformed into exciting contemporary creations without losing their nostalgic charm.