Dining with the Chef

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2014
2014x1
Rice Porridge with Scallops & Ginger
Episode overview
This episode we have a rice porridge created using soup stock made from dried scallop, an ingredient used in Chinese cuisine. With ginger added too, it is a perfect winter dish that will .. show full overview
2014x2
“Cream Stew” with Oysters
Episode overview
The theme for this episode is Cream Stew. A variety of delicious ingredients in a soup nicely thickened with milk, it is a popular home-cooked meal in Japan in winter. It uses seasonal .. show full overview
2014x3
Dressing Part1 : Tuna and Cuttlefish with Tofu Dressing
Episode overview
The theme for this episode is Dressing Techniques (Part 1). Japanese cuisine contains a magnificent array of aemono, or dressed dishes. Here we will take a look at one of such dishes .. show full overview
2014x4
Dressing Part2 : Chicken Breast and Onion with Egg Miso Dressing
Episode overview
The theme for this episode is Dressing Techniques (Part 2). We will take a look at the dressed dish known as nutaae that uses a dressing made with miso, the characteristic Japanese .. show full overview
2014x5
“Rika’s Gyoza” (Japanese-style Pot Stickers)
Episode overview
The theme for this episode is the ever-popular gyoza. A filling of minced meat and chopped vegetables is kneaded together, wrapped in a dough skin and fried. There is an incredible .. show full overview
2014x6
Spring Dishes with Bamboo Shoots
Episode overview
This episode features bamboo shoots - the ingredient that symbolizes spring in Japan! We take a look at takikomi rice, as well as chawan mushi which is given a smooth, velvety texture .. show full overview
2014x7
Wrapping : Chakin sushi
Episode overview
We take a look at chakin sushi, which consists of sushi rice carefully wrapped in thinly fried egg and then colorfully decorated. Garnished with shrimp and rapini, it brings a wonderful .. show full overview
2014x8
Rika’s TOKYO CUISINE Tonkatsu Sandwiches
Episode overview
A tonkatsu sandwich of fresh pork loin covered in a crisp bread-crumb coating and wrapped in lovely soft bread, is wonderful when you feel like treating yourself for lunch. Packed in .. show full overview
2014x9
Cutting : Ushio-jiru (Soup made from tai fish stock)
Episode overview
The theme for this episode is "cutting". We take a look at ushio-jiru soup using an in-season fish, sea bream. We'll show you how to fillet a sea bream and create a delicious soup .. show full overview
2014x10
Fish-free Hand Rolled Sushi
Episode overview
The theme for this episode is a hand-rolled sushi party that children can enjoy, too! Our main sushi roll fillings will be chicken soboro and egg omelet. It is perfect for people who .. show full overview
2014x11
Sautéing : Swordfish Teriyaki
Episode overview
The theme for this episode is sautéing. We're going to cook a world-famous Japanese food, teriyaki swordfish. The thick-sliced, nicely-browned swordfish is sautéed in the sweet, .. show full overview
2014x12
Chilled Udon with Sesame Dipping Sauce
Episode overview
Our main dish in this episode is udon, the Japanese noodles that are becoming popular worldwide. We'll show you how to make chilled udon with Rika's delicious dipping sauce that .. show full overview
2014x13
Kashiwa-meshi Chicken Rice
Episode overview
Rika grew up in a large city named Fukuoka. It is considered to be one of Japan's culinary destinations with everything from delicious street food to high-end cuisine. Today, she is making 3 dishes and all of them are local Fukuoka specialties.
2014x14
Deep frying : Chicken Wing Kara-age (Fried chicken Wings)
Episode overview
The theme of this episode is "Deep frying." We'll be making crispy deep-fried chicken wing Kara-age, flavored with sake and soy sauce and served with a Japanese-style negi green onion .. show full overview
2014x15
Kushiage Deep-Fried Skewers
Episode overview
In this episode, we're going to take a look at Kushiage or deep-fried skewers, one of the popular local foods of Osaka's unique food culture. We'll be using Rika's selection of pork, .. show full overview
2014x16
Niku-jaga with Douban-jiang (Simmered Beef & Potatoes)
Episode overview
In this episode, we will learn about Nikujaga, the very popular Japanese food. Its ingredients are very simple, so even if you are not in Japan, you can still make it easily. Our .. show full overview
2014x17
Yakisoba with Salt & Nam Pla (Stir-fried Noodles)
Episode overview
Our main dish in this episode is Yakisoba, a staple of Japanese summer festivals. We're using plenty of shrimp and vegetables, and adding some salt and nam pla to give it a light, .. show full overview
2014x18
Authentic Japanese Cooking: Artisan edition : Soba noodles
Episode overview
Our theme of this episode is handmade soba noodles. Our teacher will be the handmade soba master, Akila Inouye, showing us a fail-safe method for delicious soba noodles that even .. show full overview
2014x19
Vinegar-marinated Aji Salad
Episode overview
Our theme of this episode is marinating, and our teacher will be Chef Saito, mentor to a number of famous chefs worldwide. We'll be learning how to prepare fish by tossing it with salt .. show full overview
2014x20
Japanese-style Pasta with Edamame
Episode overview
Our main dish in this episode is made with edamame, in season for summer and finding popularity all around the world! East meets west for our edamame pasta dish, and with a cold eggplant .. show full overview
2014x21
Beef Steak Salad with Ume-sesame Sause
Episode overview
The theme of this episode is pan-frying. Chef Saito will be showing us a Japanese twist on steak, a worldwide favorite. The secret is the ume-sesame sauce: the tartness of the sauce goes .. show full overview
2014x22
Rika's California Roll Trio
Episode overview
Our theme this week is the American-born Japanese food, the California Roll. Featuring colorful fillings like salmon and avocado, and with decorations on the outside, too. We'll also be .. show full overview
2014x23
Japanese Curried Rice with Chicken
Episode overview
There are many variations of curry, which is popular around the world. It is said curry was originally brought to Japan from the U.K. and it has evolved, adjusting to Japanese palates. .. show full overview
2014x24
Menchi Katsu (Minced Meat Cutlet)
Episode overview
Our main dish in this episode is menchi katsu, just as delicious hot and fresh as it is cooled down. Mix meat and vegetables, make patties, and bread them. Fry them up and they're nice .. show full overview
2014x25
Simmering :Umami-simmered Taro and Beef
Episode overview
Our theme in this episode is simmering. We'll be making Simmered Taro and Beef with ingredients that are in season for autumn. With its sauce made with a shiitake dashi stock, and its .. show full overview
2014x26
Deep-frying :Deep-fried Flounder with Soba Noodles
Episode overview
The theme of this episode is deep-frying. We'll be using top-quality flounder and preparing it ikada-age style, making even the bones delicious. We'll fillet the flounder into five .. show full overview
2014x27
Grilling: Kabayaki-style Sardines
Episode overview
The theme of this episode is "grilling." We'll be introducing the Japanese favorite, kabayaki. We'll learn the easy way to spread open sardines for kabayaki without even using a knife. .. show full overview
2014x28
Deep Frying :Autumn Kakiage Fries
Episode overview
Our theme of this episode is deep-frying. We'll be working with mushrooms, in season for fall, and making Autumn Kakiage mixed tempura with a variety of ingredients, like lotus root, .. show full overview
2014x29
Foil-baked Salmon and Mushrooms
Episode overview
Our theme this of episode is the fall harvest. We'll be cooking a meal with the ingredients and flavors of fall. Our main dish will be salmon and three types of mushrooms, wrapped in .. show full overview
2014x30
Rika's Champon Noodles
Episode overview
Our theme of this episode is warm noodles, full of the best of land and sea, to make cold winter days better. The port city of Nagasaki, on the island of Kyushu in southwestern Japan, .. show full overview
2014x31
Artisan Edition: Sushi
Episode overview
Our theme of this episode is sushi. We'll be introducing sushi, that most famous of Japanese foods. We'll invite Chef Yasuda, who has dedicated himself to sushi for thirty years, .. show full overview

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