Cook Around Japan - Morioka: The Art of Wild Seasonal Ingredients
Dining with the Chef - S13 - E7
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.
Dining with the Chef: Season 13 - 13 Episode s
13x1 - Authentic Japanese Cooking: Chirashi Sushi Cake
April 9, 2024
Spring is here! So let's make some colorful spring dishes: Chef Saito's Chirashi Sushi Cake, and Crystal-clear Cherry Blossom Jelly.
13x2 - Authentic Japanese Cooking: Shrimp Spring Rolls with Japanese Herbs
April 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.
13x3 - Authentic Japanese Cooking: Tomato Nikudofu
May 7, 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!
13x4 - 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.
13x5 - 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.
13x6 - Cook Around Japan - Morioka: The Great Noodle Expedition
June 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.
13x7 - Cook Around Japan - Morioka: The Art of Wild Seasonal Ingredients
June 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.
13x8 - Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: Rika's Yakisoba
July 2, 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!
13x9 - Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: Golden-brown Tonkatsu
July 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.
13x10 - Authentic Japanese Cooking: Corn and Rice with Scallops
August 5, 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.
13x11 - Authentic Japanese Cooking: Tuna Tartare with Okra
September 2, 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.
13x12 - Cook Around Japan: Mie: Food in the City of Ninja
September 9, 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.
13x13 - Cook Around Japan: Nara: Beyond Generations
September 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.
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