Dining with the Chef

2012
Dining with the Chef

Seasons & Episodes

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EP1 Authentic Japanese Cooking: Wakatake Soup Apr 18, 2023

Chef Saito continues to teach us about traditional Japanese kaiseki set course meals. The second course is osuimono (soup). We learn how to make seasonal soup for spring and citrus umami udon. The recipes are available at https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/dining/20230418/2019348/

EP2 Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: Two Delicious Rice Dishes Apr 25, 2023

Let's try popular Japanese rice dishes with Chef Rika! Featured recipes: (1) Bacon and Egg Stir-fried Rice (2) Rice Gratin with White Miso Sauce. The recipes are available at https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/dining/20230425/2019349/

EP3 Authentic Japanese Cooking: Otsukuri (Sashimi Plate) May 16, 2023

Chef Saito continues to teach us about traditional Japanese kaiseki set course meals. The third course is Otsukuri. We learn how to make sashimi and salads with sashimi to savor fresh fish. The recipes are available at https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/dining/20230516/2019350/

EP4 Authentic Japanese Cooking: Miso-marinated Pork May 30, 2023

Chef Saito continues to teach us about traditional Japanese kaiseki set course meals. The fourth course is a grilled dish. We learn how to prepare aromatic miso-flavored dishes and miso cream eggs. The recipes are available at https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/dining/20230530/2019351/

EP5 Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: Beef Katsu Jun 20, 2023

Learn how to make mouth-watering beef katsu—beef fried with tempura flour and panko breadcrumbs—using Chef Rika's recipe. And afterwards, try matcha ice cream. The recipes are available at https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/dining/20230620/2019352/

EP6 Authentic Japanese Cooking: Three Simmered Vegetable Dishes Jun 27, 2023

Chef Saito continues to teach us about traditional Japanese kaiseki set course meals. The fifth course is a simmered dish. Learn the art of simmering vegetables to bring out their inherent flavor. The recipes are available at https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/dining/20230627/2019353/

EP7 Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: Sea Bream Carpaccio Jul 18, 2023

Discover how sashimi can be served as Italian carpaccio, with a Japanese twist. Plus, we'll use butter and soy sauce to boost the flavor of mushrooms. Enjoy Chef Rika's eye-opening recipes! The recipes are available at https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/dining/20230718/2019354/

EP8 Authentic Japanese Cooking: Chilled Ramen Noodles Jul 25, 2023

Learn about Japanese home cooking, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques! Chef Saito's authentic recipes: (1) Chilled Ramen Noodles (2) Chilled Tofu. The recipes are available at https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/dining/20230725/2019355/

EP9 Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: Savory Eggplant and Rice Aug 01, 2023

Chef Rika shows us how to use various summer vegetables, such as eggplant, bell pepper and edamame. We try a dish that's a favorite with Rika's family. The recipes are available at https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/dining/20230801/2019356/

EP10 Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: Sweet and Sour Meatballs Aug 22, 2023

Learn how to make Chef Rika's flavorful meatballs, mixed with crunchy ginger. Rika also makes a fragrant soup, with fluffy shrimp balls. Have fun making meatballs in two very different styles. The recipes are available at https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/dining/20230822/2019357/

EP11 Cook Around Japan - Kanazawa: Food from a Samurai City Aug 29, 2023

Let's embark on an exploration of food from the era of the samurai. In Kanazawa, you can enjoy dishes that lords and samurai used to love—and newly evolved local cuisine too! The recipes are available at https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/dining/20230829/2019358/

EP12 Cook Around Japan - Kanazawa: Tradition Thrives by Innovation Sep 05, 2023

Meet traditional yet innovative artisans in Kanazawa. This is a story of people constantly breathing new life into historical food culture, connecting the past to the future. The recipes are available at https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/dining/20230905/2019359/

EP13 Authentic Japanese Cooking: Chicken-stuffed Potato Balls Sep 12, 2023

Chef Saito continues to teach us about traditional Japanese kaiseki set course meals. The sixth course is a fried dish. Learn to make fried dishes with two beautiful sauces, perfect for celebrations. The recipes are available at https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/dining/20230912/2019360/

EP14 Authentic Japanese Cooking: Crab and Mitsuba Herb Rice Sep 26, 2023

Chef Saito continues to teach us about traditional Japanese kaiseki set course meals. The seventh course is rice with konomono. Learn to cook a luxury rice dish in a donabe earthenware pot. The recipes are available at https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/dining/20230926/2019361/

EP15 Authentic Japanese Cooking: Sunomono for Autumn - Octopus, Cucumber and Kabocha Oct 10, 2023

Chef Saito continues to teach us about traditional Japanese kaiseki set course meals. Today's courses are extra editions: sunomono and hashiyasume. Learn to make two refreshing dishes with vinegar. The recipes are available at https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/dining/20231010/2019362/

EP16 Authentic Japanese Cooking: Matcha Jelly Oct 24, 2023

Chef Saito continues to teach us about traditional Japanese kaiseki set course meals. The final course is dessert. Learn to make a refreshing matcha jelly and a warm dessert soup with a chewy texture. The recipes are available at https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/dining/20231024/2019363/

EP17 Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: Japanese Curry Rice Oct 31, 2023

Japanese curry rice is characterized by a thick sauce and chunky ingredients. Here is Rika's recipe, which uses a commercial curry roux with additional spices and a particular way of cutting vegetables. The recipes are available at https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/dining/20231031/2019364/

EP18 Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: 4-step Teriyaki Nov 14, 2023

Rika has a delicious and easy recipe for making teriyaki sauce from scratch. Together with Patrick, we learn a classic Japanese dish, "Fish Teriyaki." The recipes are available at https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/dining/20231114/2019365/

EP19 Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: Ramen at Home Nov 28, 2023

Instant ramen, a food that originated in Japan, continues to evolve throughout the world. Rika will show you simple techniques you can use to transform it into a restaurant-quality dish. The recipes are available at https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/dining/20231128/2019366/

EP20 Authentic Japanese Cooking: Kaiseki Cuisine - A Dining Experience in Old Tokyo Dec 05, 2023

Let's visit a kaiseki restaurant in Asakusa, Tokyo. Chef Saito shows us how to enjoy a traditional kaiseki meal, and explains how to cook it yourself at home. The recipes are available at https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/dining/20231205/2019367/

EP21 Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: Kushi-age Party - Deep-Fried Skewers Dec 26, 2023

Kushi-age is a dish where various ingredients are skewered, coated in batter and deep-fried. Rika prepares each ingredient differently, and adds a twist with a unique sauce, for diverse flavors. The recipes are available at https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/dining/20231226/2019368/

EP22 Authentic Japanese Cooking: White Miso Ozoni Jan 01, 2024

Learn about Japanese home cooking, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques! Chef Saito's authentic recipes: (1) White Miso Ozoni (2) Isobeyaki with Sweet and Savory Butter Sauce. The recipes are available at https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/dining/20240102/2019369/

EP23 Back to Basics: Episode 3 - Essential Utensils for Japanese Cooking Jan 23, 2024

Let's review the basics of Japanese cooking, with chef Rika. In this third episode, we focus on the utensils a novice chef needs to start cooking Japanese cuisine, such as a knife and chopsticks. The recipes are available at https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/dining/20240123/2019370/

EP24 Authentic Japanese Cooking: Fluffy Egg and Crab Stir-fry Jan 30, 2024

Learn about Japanese home cooking, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques! Chef Saito's authentic recipes: (1) Fluffy Egg and Crab Stir-fry (2) Tomato with Sesame Syrup. The recipes are available at https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/dining/20240130/2019371/

EP25 Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: Hambaagu—Rika's Taste of Home Feb 06, 2024

A plump and juicy hamburger steak, with a careful balance between different meats. Plus, a carrot soup flavored with Japanese dashi. Rika shares her cherished family recipes. The recipes are available at https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/dining/20240206/2019372/
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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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