Dining with the Chef

2012
Dining with the Chef

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EP1 Authentic Japanese Cooking: Chirashi Sushi Cake Apr 09, 2024

Spring is here! So let's make some colorful spring dishes: Chef Saito's Chirashi Sushi Cake, and Crystal-clear Cherry Blossom Jelly.

EP2 Authentic Japanese Cooking: Shrimp Spring Rolls with Japanese Herbs Apr 23, 2024

Chef Saito cooks Shrimp Spring Rolls with Japanese Herbs, and Butter-fried Nagaimo with Natto Sauce. Yu Hayami joins the chef as we learn about Japanese home cooking.

EP3 Authentic Japanese Cooking: Tomato Nikudofu May 07, 2024

Indulge in the culinary arts with Chef Saito's original recipes: meat and tofu with juicy tomatoes, and tamagoyaki rolled omelet infused with nori. Join a class in flavorful Japanese cooking!

EP4 Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: Omu-rice May 14, 2024

Have you tried omu-rice? This Japanese favorite is savory, ketchup-flavored rice, wrapped up in a thin omelet. Chef Rika shows her recipe, and an old recipe from a popular Tokyo restaurant.

EP5 Authentic Japanese Cooking: Chef Saito's Korokke May 21, 2024

Chef Saito continues to teach us about Japan's beloved homemade classics. This time, he prepares a teishoku set meal, pairing the Japanese favorite korokke with rice, miso soup and pickles.

EP6 Cook Around Japan - Morioka: The Great Noodle Expedition Jun 18, 2024

We travel north with Chef Watanabe to the historic and beautiful city of Morioka, where we taste several noodle dishes and learn how to cook a meal that has long been enjoyed by local families.

EP7 Cook Around Japan - Morioka: The Art of Wild Seasonal Ingredients Jun 25, 2024

Chef Watanabe visits Morioka, the capital city of Iwate Prefecture and a treasure trove of natural mountain ingredients. A local chef presents the food Iwate offers on that very day.

EP8 Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: Rika's Yakisoba Jul 02, 2024

Yakisoba: Japanese fried noodles. Chef Rika shows us an original recipe with shredded cabbage and a thin omelet, and introduces an authentic recipe from a yakisoba restaurant in Tokyo. Let's dig in!

EP9 Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: Golden-brown Tonkatsu Jul 29, 2024

Dress a thick, fresh pork loin in fluffy breadcrumbs, then fry until golden. Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside—savor tonkatsu perfection from Chef Rika's and an artisan chef in Tokyo.

EP10 Authentic Japanese Cooking: Corn and Rice with Scallops Aug 05, 2024

Summer is here! This time, Chef Saito shows us how to cook some special dishes made with fresh seasonal ingredients: Corn and Rice with Scallops, and Yakibitashi Eggplant.

EP11 Authentic Japanese Cooking: Tuna Tartare with Okra Sep 02, 2024

Today's recipes are all about tuna! Chef Saito shows us how to cook Tuna Tartare with Okra, and Marinated Tuna Salad—creative ways to cook a fish that's a Japanese favorite and a global delicacy.

EP12 Cook Around Japan: Mie: Food in the City of Ninja Sep 09, 2024

Centuries ago, ninjas roamed the mountains surrounding Iga, a transport hub. Join our host Yu Hayami as she explores this historic town, meets local residents and uncovers its unique food culture.

EP13 Cook Around Japan: Nara: Beyond Generations Sep 16, 2024

In Nara, where sacred deer wander, discover food culture echoing the city's time as Japan's capital. Chef Rika meets families passing culinary traditions down through generations.

EP14 Cook Around Japan: Wakayama: Timeless Flavors from a Historic Fishing Town Sep 24, 2024

Wakayama Prefecture is a historic sanctuary on a peninsula near Osaka Prefecture, with hot springs, beaches and a proud fishing culture. Join the top-rated Chef Hayashi on a culinary tour of its rich traditions.

EP15 Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: Rika's Favorite Onigiri Oct 01, 2024

Onigiri—Japanese rice balls—are a classic home-cooked dish that anyone can make. Chef Rika and an expert show us ways to make delicious onigiri, starting from the beginning: cooking the rice.

EP16 Authentic Japanese Cooking: Shio Sukiyaki with Mushrooms Oct 29, 2024

We're diving into the flavors of autumn, with mushrooms! Chef Saito shares a special recipe featuring a mountain of mushrooms: Shio Sukiyaki with Mushrooms, plus Shiitake-infused Soy Sauce.

EP17 Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: All One Kara-age Nov 26, 2024

Chef Rika's kara-age is perfect as a main dish, snack or lunchbox treat! Try her easy "all 1" recipe. Plus, savor an original recipe that's been passed down for years at a renowned Tokyo restaurant.

EP18 Authentic Japanese Cooking: Namasu (Daikon, Carrot, Orange) Dec 03, 2024

In a kaiseki cooking class, Chef Saito adds orange to namasu salad, and fragrant sesame to grilled squid. The dishes are presented in traditional hassun style.

EP19 Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: Rika's Favorite Udon Dec 10, 2024

Chewy Japanese udon, savory and umami-rich soup, plus crispy tempura—Chef Rika shows us how to make it all. Also, master the art of making handmade udon from scratch. It's deliciously simple!

EP100 Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: Two Japanese-style Stir-Fries Feb 20, 2024

Cook healthy stir-fries with Rika's recipes. One has sukiyaki beef, vegetables and a sunny-side-up egg. The other has garlic and dashi spinach. The key is to use minimal oil, and control the heat!

EP101 Cook Around Japan: Chiba: Seafood in Tokyo Bay's Old Town Feb 27, 2024

Urayasu, outside Tokyo, is now an urban leisure town, but for decades it was a fishing village. Yu Hayami discovers the unique food culture of Chiba Prefecture.

EP102 Cook Around Japan: Hokkaido: A Dashi Story - Kombu in Hakodate Mar 12, 2024

Hokkaido Prefecture is a treasure trove of seafood. Chef Hayashi heads to the city of Hakodate to visit the people involved in the production of kombu kelp, the foundation of Japanese cuisine.

EP104 Cook Around Japan: Hokkaido: A Seafood Paradise in Hakodate Mar 19, 2024

Hokkaido Prefecture is full of fascinating seafood. Join Chef Hayashi as he explores Hakodate's unique food culture, including ikameshi, a beloved food made with squid.
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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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