Dining with the Chef
Season 10
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Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: Rika's Sushi Rolls
Learn about easy, delicious and healthy cooking with Chef Rika! Featured recipes: (1) Easy California Rolls (2) Simple Hosomaki Rolls. The recipes are available at https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/dining/20210427/2019289/
Authentic Japanese Cooking: Buttered Clams and Broccoli Rice
Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques! Featured recipes: (1) Buttered Clams and Broccoli Rice (2) Strawberry Shira-ae. The recipes are available at https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/dining/20210504/2019290/
Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: Rolled Pork Roast with Shiso
Learn about easy, delicious and healthy cooking with Chef Rika! Featured recipes: (1) Rolled Pork Roast with Shiso (2) String Bean Salad. The recipes are available at https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/dining/20210511/2019291/
Authentic Japanese Cooking: Tuna and Chives with Miso Mustard Sauce
Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques! Featured recipes: (1) Tuna and Chives with Miso Mustard Sauce (2) Fluffy Fried Nori Rolls. The recipes are available at https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/dining/20210518/2019292/
Authentic Japanese Cooking: Tricolored Fish Fry
Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques! Featured recipes: (1) Tricolored Fish Fry (2) Aromatic Spicy Salad. The recipes are available at https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/dining/20210601/2019293/
Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: Omusubi Variations
Learn about easy, delicious and healthy cooking with Chef Rika! Featured recipes: (1) Corned Beef with Mayo Omusubi (2) Salmon and Shiso Omusubi (3) Sesame and Nori Omusubi (4) Rika's Tonjiru. The recipes are available at https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/dining/20210608/2019294/
Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: Rika's Power Salads
Learn about easy, delicious and healthy cooking with Chef Rika! Featured recipes: (1) Rika's Beef and Fresh Leaves Salad (2) Poached Chicken Breast and Boiled Vegetable Salad.
Authentic Japanese Cooking: Vegetarian Chirashi Sushi
Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques! Featured recipes: (1) Vegetarian Chirashi Sushi (2) Hojicha Kanten Jelly. The recipes are available at https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/dining/20210629/2019296/
Authentic Japanese Cooking: Daigaku Buta
Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques! Featured recipes: (1) Daigaku Buta (2) Udon with Sesame Sauce. The recipes are available at https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/dining/20210713/2019297/
Authentic Japanese Cooking: Tomato Oyakodon
Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques! Featured recipes: (1) Tomato Oyakodon (2) Octopus and Zucchini with Nori. The recipes are available at https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/dining/20210727/2019298/
Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: Rika's Fusion Curry and Rice Meals
Learn about easy, delicious and healthy cooking with Chef Rika! Featured recipes: (1) Rika's Seafood Curry (2) Spinach and Burdock Curry. The recipes are available at https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/dining/20210831/2019299/
Authentic Japanese Cooking: Shochu-Braised Chicken with Eggs
Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques! Featured recipes: (1) Shochu-Braised Chicken with Eggs (2) Edamame Mixed Rice. The recipes are available at https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/dining/20210907/2019300/
Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: Meatball Sukiyaki
Learn about easy, delicious and healthy cooking with Chef Rika! Featured recipes: (1) Meatball Sukiyaki (2) Wakame and Cucumber Salad. The recipes are available at https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/dining/20210914/2019301/
Authentic Japanese Cooking: Yuanyaki Salmon
Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques! Featured recipes: (1) Yuanyaki Salmon (2) Sawani-jiru. The recipes are available at https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/dining/20210921/2019302/
Back to Basics: Episode 1 - Japanese Staple Meals
Let's review the basics of Japanese cooking with chef Rika and master chef Saito. In this episode, we show you how to make a teishoku set meal that contains the fundamentals of Japanese cuisine.
Back to Basics: Episode 2 - Must-haves: Shoyu and Miso
Let's review the basics of Japanese cooking with chef Rika and master chef Saito. In this second episode, we focus on 2 of the most popular seasonings used in Japanese cuisine: shoyu and miso. The recipes are available at https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/dining/20211005/2019304/
Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: Ginger-steamed Whole Fish
Learn about easy, delicious and healthy cooking with Chef Rika! Featured recipes: (1) Ginger-steamed Whole Fish (2) Stir-fried Rice Noodles. The recipes are available at https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/dining/20211109/2019305/
Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: Japanese Rice Porridge with Toppings
Learn about easy, delicious and healthy cooking with Chef Rika! Featured recipes: (1) Japanese Rice Porridge with Toppings (2) Fresh Figs with Creamy Custard. The recipes are available at https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/dining/20211123/2019306/
Authentic Japanese Cooking: Assorted Mushroom Tempura
Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques! Featured recipes: (1) Assorted Mushroom Tempura (2) Nameko Akadashi Soup.
Authentic Japanese Cooking: Duck Teriyaki
Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques! Featured recipes: (1) Duck Teriyaki (2) Sweet Potato Rice.
Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: Yuzukosho Dishes
Learn about easy, delicious and healthy cooking with Chef Rika! Featured recipes: (1) Yaki-udon with Yuzukosho (2) Lambchops with Yuzukosho.
Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: Komeko Rice Flour Dishes
Learn about easy, delicious and healthy cooking with Chef Rika! Featured recipes: (1) Komeko (rice flour) Okonomiyaki (2) Komeko (rice flour) Deep-fried Seafood.
Cook Around Japan - Saitama: From the Farm to the Table—Simple, Yet Full of Flavor
In this episode, we focus on Saitama Prefecture. We explore the appeal of food in Saitama by meeting people dedicated to producing and cooking with its simple but delicious local ingredients. Featured recipes: (1) Tonjiru (2) Mottainai Sauté (Stir-fried vegetable leaves with bacon)
Authentic Japanese Cooking: Buttered Mackerel with Ponzu
Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques! Featured recipes: (1) Buttered Mackerel with Ponzu (2) Deep-fried Marinated Eggplant. The recipes are available at https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/dining/20220125/2019312/
Cook Around Japan - Tokyo: Exploring Tokyo Cuisine Over the Centuries
This time, we focus on Tokyo. We introduce a chef who is revisiting the city's traditional cuisine, and meet food producers working to bring local foods of the past into the present and future. The recipes are available at https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/dining/20220208/2019313/
Cook Around Japan - Aichi: Mirin Odyssey
Mirin is a fundamental element of Japanese cuisine. We meet the oldest mirin brewer in Aichi Prefecture, and take you on a journey through the world of mirin, from traditional production methods to dishes. Featured recipe: Yellowtail Teriyaki. The recipes are available at https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/dining/20230502/2019314/
Cook Around Japan - Aichi: Exploring Nagoya Meshi
Let's learn how to make Nagoya Meshi—the unique foods of Nagoya, in Aichi Prefecture—with our host, Yu Hayami. Featured recipes: (1) Original Anko Toast (2) Teppan Napolitan (3) Grilled Ooasari (4) Ton Mabushi (Pork rice bowl). The recipes are available at https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/dining/20230509/2019315/
Authentic Japanese Cooking: Ginger Beef Steak
Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques! Featured recipes: (1) Ginger Beef Steak (2) Uzaku — Eel and Cucumber. The recipes are available at https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/dining/20220301/2019316/
Cook Around Japan - Odawara: A Culinary Landscape of Land, Sky, and Sea
Explore Odawara, a city rich in tradition and history, with our host Yu Hayami. Taste the bounty of land, sky and sea. The recipes are available at https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/dining/20220322/2019317/
Delicious Japan at Home: Kyushu
Let's travel Japan by cooking at home with our chef Rika and master chef Saito. Featured recipes: (1) Chef Saito's Chicken Nanban (2) Rika's Champon Noodles (3) Takanameshi. The recipes are available at https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/dining/20220329/2019318/