Dining with the Chef

  • Premiered: Apr 2012
  • Episodes: 445
  • Followers: 5
  • Running
  • NHK
  • Monday at 8
  • Food Home and garden

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Season 2026
2026x1
Authentic Japanese Cooking: Matcha Mochi Ice Cream
Episode overview
Air date
Jan 06, 2026
Discover Chef Saito's take on Japan's popular mochi-wrapped ice cream, and learn traditional mochi recipes that bring this classic treat to life.
2026x2
Authentic Japanese Cooking: Tuna and Atsuage on Rice/Tuna and Yuzu Salad
Episode overview
Air date
Jan 20, 2026
Cook Japanese dishes using canned tuna! Chef Saito shows you a warm rice bowl topped with tuna, fried tofu and egg, plus a refreshing tuna salad enhanced with the aroma of yuzu.
2026x3
Master Chef's Class: Chef Kuwakino's Rice-Based Plant Cuisine
Episode overview
Air date
Jan 27, 2026
Join Harry Sugiyama and chef Kuwakino for a fresh, fast master class in Veggie-full Japanese cooking, where rice takes center stage. Let's get cooking!
2026x4
Authentic Japanese Cooking: Ika-daikon
Episode overview
Air date
Feb 03, 2026
Chef Saito teaches you how to cook two classic Japanese squid dishes: simmered squid and stir-fried squid. By following his techniques, you can easily enjoy simple yet flavorful squid dishes at home.
2026x5
Master Chef's Class: Niigata's Legendary "Noppe" Mountain Stew
Episode overview
Air date
Mar 03, 2026
Join Harry Sugiyama and Chef Kuwakino for a fresh, fast master class in Niigata's soul food! Experience timeless traditions reborn with a fresh, creative twist. Let's get cooking!
2026x6
Authentic Japanese Cooking: Japanese Cedar-infused Steak
Episode overview
Air date
Mar 17, 2026
A twist on a regular steak. Chef Saito introduces a dish infused with the aroma of Japanese cedar, creating a distinctly Japanese flavor that delights the palate.
2026x7
Authentic Japanese Cooking: Fukusa-sushi
Episode overview
Air date
Apr 07, 2026
Chef Saito introduces a dish often served on special occasions: fukusa-sushi. It's a visually appealing sushi, made by wrapping colorful ingredients and vinegared rice in a thin omelet.
2026x8
Authentic Japanese Cooking: Pork Ginger
Episode overview
Air date
Apr 21, 2026
Chef Saito introduces two classic Japanese dishes often served in Japanese homes: pork ginger and sunomono. You can enjoy the taste of Japanese home cooking, wherever you are!

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