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Back to Basics: Episode 3 - Essential Utensils for Japanese Cooking
Dining with the Chef - S12 - E23
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/
Dining with the Chef: Season 12 - 25 Episode s
12x1 - Authentic Japanese Cooking: Wakatake Soup
April 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/
12x2 - Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: Two Delicious Rice Dishes
April 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/
12x3 - 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/
12x4 - 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/
12x5 - Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: Beef Katsu
June 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/
12x6 - Authentic Japanese Cooking: Three Simmered Vegetable Dishes
June 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/
12x7 - Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: Sea Bream Carpaccio
July 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/
12x8 - Authentic Japanese Cooking: Chilled Ramen Noodles
July 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/
12x9 - Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: Savory Eggplant and Rice
August 1, 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/
12x10 - Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: Sweet and Sour Meatballs
August 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/
12x11 - Cook Around Japan - Kanazawa: Food from a Samurai City
August 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/
12x12 - Cook Around Japan - Kanazawa: Tradition Thrives by Innovation
September 5, 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/
12x13 - Authentic Japanese Cooking: Chicken-stuffed Potato Balls
September 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/
12x14 - Authentic Japanese Cooking: Crab and Mitsuba Herb Rice
September 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/
12x15 - Authentic Japanese Cooking: Sunomono for Autumn - Octopus, Cucumber and Kabocha
October 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/
12x16 - Authentic Japanese Cooking: Matcha Jelly
October 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/
12x17 - Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: Japanese Curry Rice
October 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/
12x18 - Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: 4-step Teriyaki
November 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/
12x19 - Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: Ramen at Home
November 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/
12x20 - Authentic Japanese Cooking: Kaiseki Cuisine - A Dining Experience in Old Tokyo
December 5, 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/
12x21 - Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: Kushi-age Party - Deep-Fried Skewers
December 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/
12x22 - Authentic Japanese Cooking: White Miso Ozoni
January 1, 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/
12x23 - Back to Basics: Episode 3 - Essential Utensils for Japanese Cooking
January 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/
12x24 - Authentic Japanese Cooking: Fluffy Egg and Crab Stir-fry
January 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/
12x25 - Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: Hambaagu—Rika's Taste of Home
February 6, 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/
Dining with the Chef: All seasons
S0: Specials
9 Episode s
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33 Episode s
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32 Episode s
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34 Episode s
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33 Episode s
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32 Episode s
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32 Episode s
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30 Episode s
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30 Episode s
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30 Episode s
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29 Episode s
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25 Episode s
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17 Episode s