Dining with the Chef
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5.5
2012
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Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes! Chefs Saito and Rika, present their unique approaches to cooking delicious Japanese food.
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Episode 33 : Rika’s TOKYO CUISINE :Japanese-style Fried Meatballs
March. 11,2016
In this episode, we’ll be making Japanese-style fried meatballs. Rika’s mother taught her this unique recipe, where instead of stewing them, the meatballs are fried. By pre-heating onions in the microwave, their flavor can be integrated into the meat more easily. To add seasoning, we’ll be using soy sauce, ginger, and nutmeg, to give the flavor plenty of complexity. We’ll also be focusing on side dish soups made with ginger and showing a simple recipe for one of the many different Japanese dishes made with ginger.
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Episode 31 : Authentic Japanese Cooking: Artisan edition in Chiba - Futomaki Sushi
February. 26,2016
In this episode, we'll be visiting Chiba. Its location on the Pacific coast gives it a temperate climate perfect for farming and fishing, making it a great place to find delicious foods. Our host Yu Hayami will be visiting the town of Isumi, located in southern Chiba, to show us the joys of the town through the local people. We'll also be meeting a local chef who will show us a local type of futomaki sushi, a popular food for special occasions in the area. The variety of different traditional rolling techniques on display has earned this local dish a lot of attention in recent years. By using local ingredients, we'll see how to make a futomaki sushi roll full of Chiba flavor.
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Episode 30 : Authentic Japanese Cooking: Artisan edition in Chiba - Koedo Kaiseki Cuisine
February. 19,2016
Townscapes from the Edo period still exist in the Sawara District of Katori City, Chiba Prefecture, an unexplored tourist spot where visitors can experience traditional Japan. Visiting this town, where skilled chefs demonstrate Japanese cooking techniques, is just like traveling back to that period in time. In this episode, we’ll introduce Kaiseki banquet-style cuisine, a feast for both the eyes and the tongue, made using original high-grade ingredients that are unique to Japanese cuisine, such as traditional seasonings, mizu-shio salted water, and kuzu starch.
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Episode 29 : Rika’s TOKYO CUISINE: "Kamo-Nabe" Duck Hot Pot
January. 22,2016
In this episode, we'll be talking about kamo-nabe duck hot pot. We'll be making Rika's unique take on this dish, which is more like a multi-course meal than a standard hot pot. By cooking tofu, duck, vegetables, and other ingredients in the same pot, you can enjoy the flavors of all of the ingredients to your heart's content. As an appetizer, we'll be making a tomato and cucumber salad that uses a tomato peel as a bowl, and we'll also be making a refreshing pickled turnip side dish with a hint of yuzu.
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Episode 26 : Rika’s TOKYO CUISINE: Japanese-style Stewed Beef
December. 25,2015
In this episode, we'll be making Japanese-style beef stew. This simmered dish, beloved the world over, is particularly popular in Japan. Usually, stir-frying the ingredients first and then cooking them over low heat takes a lot of time and effort, but in Rika's hands, it's ready in just a moment's time. This dish's combination of delicious flavor and ease of cooking makes it perfect for guests. For our side dish, we'll be making a refreshing salad that combines the slight bitterness of shungiku chrysanthemum leaves with orange, and for dessert, Rika will be making a shortcake of her own devising that combines the best elements of sponge cake and chiffon cake.
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Episode 24 : Authentic Japanese Cooking: Artisan edition - The Vegetables and Citrus Fruits of Kochi
December. 11,2015
Our theme this episode is cooking with the su-mikan fruits of Kochi. Kochi is not only a major producer of yuzu, a su-mikan fruit that has garnered attention worldwide of late, but with its plentiful sunlight and clean, pure water, Kochi is a veritable agricultural treasure trove. These su-mikan fruits such as yuzu, encompass a huge number of fruits such as bushukan, naoshichi, and hanayu. We’ll learn from a master chef who has learned in his 45-year career how best to use this abundant variety of local produce as different varieties come into season throughout the year.
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Episode 20 : Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: Pan-steamed Salmon & Cabbage with Miso Sauce
November. 06,2015
In this episode, we'll be learning about Chanchan-yaki, a local dish from Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost island, and our chef Rika will show us her own unique take on the dish. Chanchan-yaki is made by steam-frying salmon with vegetables like cabbage and onions on a griddle, and it's a great example of Hokkaido's hearty cuisine. Rika's slightly spicy miso sauce really brings out the best of the rich, fatty salmon that's in season! We'll also learn about two delicious side dishes made with seasonal Autumn ingredients, like figs and matsutake mushrooms.
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Episode 19 : Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: Yaki-udon (Stir-fried Udon Noodles)
October. 23,2015
In this episode, we'll be making yaki-udon noodles. Udon noodles are available in Japan dried or frozen. We'll be cooking frozen udon noodles in a frying pan to prepare a simple yaki-udon dish, flavored with the Japanese staple soy sauce and Chinese oyster sauce, as well as the secret ingredients curry powder, giving it a pan-Asian flavor. We'll also be using our spicy seasonings in a simple side dish that lets Rika's personal style really shine.
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Episode 18 : Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: Rika's Gyudon (Beef Rice Bowl)
October. 09,2015
In this episode, we'll be introducing the Japanese favorite gyudon, or "beef bowl." Beef is simmered in a flavorful mixture of equal parts mirin, soy sauce, sugar, and sake, making this an easy and delicious recipe even for beginners, and it's made with Japan's unique cut of thinly sliced beef trimmings, making the dish affordable as well. As a finishing touch, we'll add a poached egg on top of the simmered beef topping the rice, perfectly complementing the beef's sweet and savory flavor.
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Episode 16 : Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: Chirashi-sushi with Vinegar-marinated Aji
September. 11,2015
Our theme this episode is vinegar. We'll be exploring the world of vinegar, from the rice vinegar considered a staple of Japanese cooking, to sushi vinegar seasoned with sugar and umami, to red vinegar made from aged sake lees. Rika will show us her own recipe for vinegared sushi rice, topping it with vinegar-marinated aji horse mackerel for a light and refreshing chirashi-sushi with a decidedly grown-up flavor. We'll also be making simmered squid and potatoes with sesame seeds as two simple sides guaranteed to make any dinner lively!
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Episode 15 : Authentic Japanese Cooking: Shallow-fried Salmon Fillets
September. 04,2015
Our theme this episode is grilling. We'll be using a popular ingredient, salmon, to make shallow-fried salmon. We'll marinate it in a delicious sauce, then sprinkle it with sesame seeds and ao-nori powder and fry it in a small amount of oil. For our side, we'll also be making a salad with firm octopus, crisp celery, and our chef's secret-recipe ume dressing for a light and refreshing Japanese flavor. Finally, we'll talk about the many versatile ways that salmon is used throughout Japan, from shio-yaki grilled in salt to sashimi, sushi, hotspots, and more.
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Episode 14 : Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: Rika's Okinawan Cuisine ~Okinawa Soba~
August. 21,2015
Our theme this episode is the home cooking of Japan's southernmost prefecture, Okinawa. Okinawa has its own unique food culture, as you might expect from islands so far south, and it has less in common than you might expect with the general Japanese cuisine. Our main focus will be on Okinawa soba noodles, featuring a light soup made from katsuo-bushi bonito flakes and topped with tender pork belly simmered in awamori, Okinawa's famous local spirits. We'll also introduce two vegetable stir-fries that you can make easily and quickly as side dishes.
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Episode 13 : Authentic Japanese Cooking: Artisan edition in Shizuoka - Sakura Shrimp
August. 14,2015
Our theme this episode is sakura shrimp. These clear pink shrimp can only be caught in fall and winter, off the coast of Yui, Shizuoka, in the Suruga Bay, making them a rare treat. We'll meet the third-generation chef of a seafood restaurant in Yui that boasts 65 years of history, and he'll show us a number of dishes made using these unique shrimp. In particular, we'll learn about sakura shrimp kaki-age, made with the lightest batter possible to give it a light, crisp crunch, while letting the sakura shrimp's natural sweetness and color shine through.
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Episode 12 : Authentic Japanese Cooking: Artisan edition - Kabayaki (Grilled Unagi Eel)
August. 07,2015
Our theme this episode is kabayaki grilled unagi eel. We'll introduce you to the traditions of this Japanese favorite, starting with the chef cutting up the eel while it's still alive, then putting the meat on skewers, dipping it in a soy sauce-based sauce, then grilling it until it's perfectly browned and delicious. On this episode, we'll be visiting a long-established unagi eel restaurant, where we'll learn about the impressively complex world of working with unagi eel, and we'll find out what their saying "three years for skewering, eight years for cutting up, and a lifetime for grilling" means. We'll also be taking a look at the secret techniques used to raise the perfect unagi eels for kabayaki.
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Episode 11 : Authentic Japanese Cooking: Japanese-style Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
July. 24,2015
Our theme this episode is "rolling up." Cabbage is in season, so we'll be using it to make Japanese-style stuffed cabbage rolls, filled with chicken and full of the rich flavor of dashi stock. Our chef will demonstrate the secrets to rolling the cabbage just right, adding tororo shredded kombu kelp to give this dish the perfect finishing touch. Green asparagus is in season right now as well, so we'll also be making delicious asparagus rice, cooked with fresh asparagus and abura-age fried tofu.
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Episode 10 : Rika’s TOKYO CUISINE: Hot Pot with Sardine Meatballs ~Tsumire Nabe~
July. 10,2015
Our main dish this episode is a hot pot dish with tsumire meatballs made from fresh sardines, simmered in a delicious dashi stock-based miso soup with plenty of vegetables for a delicious and irresistible dish, even in the hot summer months! Eating hot food to make you sweat is a popular way to beat the summer heat in Japan, and this delicious hot pot is a great way to do so.
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Episode 9 : Authentic Japanese Cooking: Tonkatsu Fried Pork Tenderloin with Panko
July. 03,2015
Our theme this episode is deep frying. We'll be making that Japanese favorite, tonkatsu pork cutlets, made with pork tenderloin - crispy on the outside, and juicy on the inside. To get the perfect crispy crust, you have to fry them twice, and we'll teach you everything you need to know about how to do that. We'll also show you how to make our own original tonkatsu sauce recipe with dashi stock. For our side dish, we'll be making tonjiru soup with pork belly, full of deliciously chunky ingredients and rich in nutrition. Finally, we'll take a look at the history of the long-beloved tonkatsu in Japan.
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Episode 8 : Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: Edamame Rice & Steamed Pork, Chicken and Celery
June. 12,2015
In this episode, we'll be cooking rice with the increasingly popular worldwide favorite, edamame. Our main dish will be a steamed dish featuring celery, our MC Patrick's favorite. We'll layer the celery with both pork and chicken and flavor it all with a sauce made from doubanjiang, a spicy seasoning paste from China, and miso paste from Japan. This easy-to-make recipe provides a wonderfully complex blend of vegetable and meat flavors, making it the perfect dish to serve guests.
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Episode 7 : Authentic Japanese Cooking: Fluffy Spring Rolls
June. 05,2015
Our theme this time is "rolling." We'll be making harumaki spring rolls: crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The ingredients include firm yet tender shrimp, fluffy egg, and nori to give them a hint of distinctly Japanese flavor. For our side dish, we'll be making the Japanese favorite kimpira, a colorful and delicious combination of sweet carrots and fragrant sesame oil.
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Episode 6 : Authentic Japanese Cooking: Pressed sushi - Oshizushi with Crab Meat
May. 22,2015
The theme of this episode is “pressing.”
We'll be making pressed crab sushi, concentrating the delicious flavor of crab. By using crab, egg, and mitsuba honewort, we'll be making layered that's as beautiful as it is delicious. For our second item, we'll be making clear soup with bamboo shoots and wakame seaweed, taking advantage of the tender bamboo shoots that are currently in season.
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Episode 5 : Authentic Japanese Cooking: Golden-fried Scallops and Shrimps
May. 08,2015
Our theme this time is frying.
We'll be making golden-fried scallops and shrimp, shaped like old gold coins used in Japan. Our chef will show off how to make the unique sauce with butter and soy sauce that coats the scallops and shrimp before they're fried to a golden finish. We'll also be making rapini flavored with mustard. The pungency of the mustard gives the rapini an addicting flavor. Finally, in The Master Chef's world, we'll learn about the importance of expressing the feel of each of the four seasons in Japanese cuisine.
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Episode 4 : Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: Spicy Oyakodon (Rice bowl with Egg and Chicken)
May. 01,2015
Delicious food served on top of a deep bowl of rice, known as donburi (or just -don), is a favorite style of Japanese cooking. In this episode, we'll be introducing one of the most popular donburi, Oyakodon, topped with egg and chicken. We'll show you how to prepare Rika's own spicy variation, made by simmering chicken and onions in a sweet and spicy sauce. Add some beaten egg to bring it together and ladle it on top of rice for a bowl of happiness. We'll also be making a salad and a soup with chicken, culminating in a full course meal perfect for enjoying a variety of different textures, all from the same type of meat.
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Episode 2 : Authentic Japanese Cooking: Tofu hamburger steaks
April. 10,2015
Our main recipe in this episode is tofu hamburger steaks, a healthy variation on the Japanese western-style standard, made with tofu and low-fat ground chicken instead of beef or pork. By steam-frying these hamburger steaks in a frying pan, they'll come out nicely light and juicy, and the sauce we'll make for them with ponzu and grated daikon radish gives them a deliciously light, clean flavor. For our sides, we'll also be making pumpkin salad, sugar-glazed carrot and shiitake mushrooms, and sugar snap peas, making for a beautifully colorful spread perfect for spring.
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Episode 1 : Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: Clam and Burdock Root Rice
April. 03,2015
Our theme of this episode is seafood. For our main dish, we'll be making asari littleneck clam rice. Littleneck clams are in season right now, so Rika will be introducing this original recipe inspired by Fukagawa-meshi, some of Tokyo's regional cooking. We'll also be learning how to make a soup with oysters and turnips, which are sweeter and tenderer in the spring, as well as nokke tofu, or tofu topped with whitebait and shrimp, rounding off our three seafood dishes for this episode.
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