Dining with the Chef
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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 30 : Cook Around Japan: Nagasaki - Nagasaki Cuisine: Exploring a Fountain of Culture
March. 27,2020
Our hosts, Yu Hayami and chef Tatsuo Saito, visit historic places to find the origins of the food culture in Nagasaki and cook the local delicacies. Featured recipe: Nanban-zuke
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Episode 29 : Cook Around Japan: Nagasaki - A Culinary Tour through Town
March. 20,2020
Yu Hayami and chef Yasuhiro Watanabe stroll around Nagasaki to find delicious local foods and cuisine. Today's feature recipe: hatoshi (shrimp toast).
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Episode 28 : Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: Japanese Vegetarian Cuisine
February. 28,2020
Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika! Featured recipes: 1) Shredded Vegetable Salad with Roasted Sesame, 2) Tofu Miso Steaks, 3) Deep-fried and Marinated Vegetables. The theme of this episode is "pressing.
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Episode 27 : Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: Donabe Hot Pot
February. 14,2020
Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika! Featured recipes: 1) Donabe Okowa Rice, 2) Shichimi Meatball Hot Pot, 3) Daikon and Cucumber Salad.
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Episode 26 : Authentic Japanese Cooking: Mushi Sushi
February. 07,2020
Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques! Featured recipes: 1) Mushi sushi 2) Clear dashi with clams.
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Episode 25 : Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: Korokke Trio
January. 17,2020
Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika! Recipes: 1) Korokke (Camembert cheese, canned sardine, kabocha squash), 2) Bean sprout and bell pepper salad. These three kinds of korokke are quick and easy to prepare!
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Episode 24 : Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: Three Wasabi Dishes
January. 03,2020
Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika! Wasabi is great for so much more than just sushi! Recipes: 1) Octopus, Cucumber and Shiso leaf Salad with Wasabi Dressing, 2) Pork Stakes with Wasabi and Butter Sauce, 3) Udon Noodles with Vegetables and Wasabi
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Episode 23 : Authentic Japanese Cooking: Chikuzen-ni (Simmered Chicken and Root Vegetables)
December. 27,2019
In this episode of Authentic Japanese Cooking, professional chef and Japanese cuisine expert Tatsuo Saito will be teaching us about the fascinating essence of Japanese cooking. Recipes: 1) chikuzen-ni (simmered chicken and root vegetables), 2) octopus rice. We hope that this look at Japan's food culture will inspire you to try these authentic dishes at home!
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Episode 22 : Cook Around Japan: Miyagi - Kesennuma's Sake and Oysters
December. 20,2019
Our chef Rika Yukimasa visits Kesennuma, Miyagi Prefecture in northeast Japan to meet a sake brewer, and an oyster farmer whose work has achieved worldwide recognition. Today's recipes: 1) Kesennuma Fisherman's Oysters 2) Rika's Oyster and Scallop Tempura.
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Episode 21 : Cook Around Japan: Miyagi - Kesennuma, the Fishing Port Town
December. 13,2019
In our Cook Around Japan series, we visit different parts of the country and explore their local foods. For this two-part installment, we’re visiting Kesennuma, Miyagi Prefecture. This first episode focuses on Kesennuma Port, where the resilient townspeople have rebuilt the area after countless disasters over the years. One of our regular chefs, Rika Yukimasa, will be visiting this port town, and learning about the simple yet sophisticated techniques used by local chefs to serve freshly caught bonito tuna, kichiji rockfish, Pacific saury, and more.
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Episode 19 : Authentic Japanese Cooking: Miso Stir Fry with Lotus Root and Chicken
November. 22,2019
Our theme this episode is seasoning. We’ll be making a stir-fry, a home-cooked dish popular for its casual simplicity, and add a seasoning made with miso to give it a deliciously sophisticated flavor. Chef Saito will share his own unique seasoning blend, too: by mixing miso with other distinctively Japanese seasonings, you too can bring out the best of ingredients’ flavors and give dishes a satisfying depth! For our side dish, we’ll be cooking rice with sweet potato, an ingredient commonly eaten throughout Japan in autumn and winter. We’ll also learn about how to use a versatile Japanese seasoning that has long been beloved as a drink, to help enhance the sweetness of other ingredients.
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Episode 17 : Cook Around Japan: Shizuoka - Cuisine at the foot of Mt. Fuji Part 2
November. 01,2019
Mt. Fuji has long been a popular destination for visitors from overseas. The area around the foot of the mountain deserves a closer look, as well, for its rich natural features and outstanding food culture. For this two-part installment of Cook Around Japan, our host Yu Hayami will be visiting Yamanashi and Shizuoka, the prefectures that border Mt. Fuji. In this second episode, we’ll be visiting Shizuoka's Suruga Bay, one of Japan’s preeminent fishing destinations, to enjoy the area’s incredible seafood. We’ll try Shizuoka oden featuring hanpen fish cake made with fresh horse mackerel and sardines, as well as a famous local chef’s luxurious twist on agedashi nasu (Deep-fried Eggplant) that shines a spotlight on delicious dashi made with bonito flakes, a key part of Japanese cuisine. Don't miss this great look at outstanding local seafood dishes!
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Episode 16 : Cook Around Japan: Yamanashi - Cuisine at the foot of Mt. Fuji Part 1
October. 25,2019
Mt. Fuji has long been a popular destination for visitors from overseas. The area around the foot of the mountain deserves a closer look, as well, for its rich natural features and outstanding food culture. For this two-part installment of Cook Around Japan, our host Yu Hayami will be visiting Yamanashi and Shizuoka, the prefectures that border Mt. Fuji. In this first episode, we’ll be visiting Yamanashi, the heart of the Japanese wine industry, which has come to be known for world-class wine in recent years. We’ll learn about the history and evolution of Japanese wine culture, including a trip to a unique temple that makes wine, for an exclusive look at shojin-ryori Buddhist cuisine that pairs well with wine. If you’re a wine lover, you won’t want to miss this episode!
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Episode 15 : Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: Rika's Miso Ramen
October. 18,2019
In this episode, we’ll be focusing on miso, an iconic fermented seasoning from Japan. In addition to being a health food with great nutritional value, it’s also simply delicious with a wide variety of ingredients — especially vegetables! We’ll be learning about two ways to use miso: in an all-purpose miso dressing, and in miso ramen, a widely beloved favorite. Rika’s miso ramen is topped with plenty of vegetables, for a delicious and healthy meal. Don’t miss this great opportunity to learn easy ways to use this versatile condiment and make your home cooking even better!
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Episode 14 : Authentic Japanese Cooking: Stuffed Shiitake with Teriyaki Glaze
September. 27,2019
Our theme this episode is grinding. Our main dish is stuffed shiitake mushrooms with teriyaki glaze: we’ll be stuffing shiitake mushroom caps with a ground shrimp filling, then shaping them into balls. These charming stuffed mushrooms are then fried and coated with a glossy teriyaki sauce, for a delicious dish that’s certain to whet the appetite. For our side dish, we’ll be making suri-nagashi, a smooth Japanese-style soup, with ground kabocha squash. By adding the same dashi stock in two different ways, and with a few little tricks, the result is a deliciously rich and mellow soup.
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Episode 13 : Authentic Japanese Cooking: Chef's Chicken Nanban
September. 13,2019
Our theme this episode is marinating. After trying chicken nanban in its home region of Miyazaki Prefecture, Chef Saito fell in love with this dish. Chicken is coated and deep-fried, then placed in sweet-and-sour nanban sauce for the coating to soak up, and served with a rich tartar sauce, for a delicious combination of flavors and textures. For our side dish, we’ll be making boiled eggplant, served with ginger and soy sauce. Chef Saito will teach techniques for how to cut eggplant and how to keep the color of its skin beautiful, for a simple side dish with an elegant feel.
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Episode 12 : Authentic Japanese Cooking: Sesame Grilled Naganegi
August. 23,2019
Our theme this episode is grilling. We’ll be grilling naganegi long onion with sesame oil: a simple recipe with a fragrant and surprisingly sweet result. Grilling the naganegi in a traditional Nambu cast-iron skillet and serving it directly from the skillet at the table, makes for a main dish that’s as quick and easy as it is delicious! We’ll also be preparing namafu dengaku, featuring the uniquely addictive chewy texture of yomogi-flavored namafu, topped with plenty of two different sauces made with red and white miso. Both of these dishes may use just a few simple ingredients, but the delicious results are sure to whet the appetite!
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Episode 6 : Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: Tuna Sashimi Three Ways
June. 07,2019
In this episode, we’ll be focusing on tuna, a widely beloved fish. Our main dish is rolled sushi filled with tuna and bell pepper, with two side dishes. The first of these is tuna mille-feuille: tuna, avocado, and okra served layered in a cocktail glass, for a dish that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Our other side dish is seared tuna served as a salad, with a chopped onion dressing to give it a fabulous aroma and satisfying texture. We’ll also share advice on how to thaw frozen fish, to keep it as delicious as possible. These delicious tuna recipes make for fun and beautiful party food!
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Episode 4 : Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: The Classic Nori Bento
May. 03,2019
In this episode, Chef Rika will be making nori bento, a beloved home-cooked comfort food. Rice is covered with bonito flakes and sprinkled with soy sauce, then topped with a layer of torn nori seaweed, then covered with another thin layer of rice, to make a beautifully many-layered result. On top of the rice and nori seaweed, we’ll be adding two quick and easy old-fashioned bento staples: grilled salmon and tamagoyaki rolled omelet. We’ll also be preparing kenchin soup with plenty of delicious vegetables. With granulated dashi, this soup is quick and easy to make!
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Episode 2 : Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: Dry Curry Rice with Omelet
April. 19,2019
In this episode, Chef Rika will be preparing her special dry curry rice, made by stir-frying curry and rice together in a frying pan. Alongside the spices, she’ll also be adding her secret ingredients: sushi vinegar and soy sauce. The dry curry rice is served topped with an omelet, for a wonderfully mild flavor when eaten together. Chef Rika will also be making two side dishes: pickled cauliflower, and spinach and tomato soup. Both of these are simple to make, for an easy way to add more healthy vegetables to any meal.
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