Dining with the Chef (2012)
Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes! Chefs Saito and Rika, present their unique approaches to cooking delicious Japanese food.
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1. Authentic Japanese Cooking: Fukusa-sushi2026-04-07 · 28mChef 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 om
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2. Authentic Japanese Cooking: Pork Ginger2026-04-21 · 28mChef 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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3. Rika's Tokyo Cuisine: Soupless Miso Pork Ramen2026-05-12 · 28mChef Rika introduces a unique, healthy style of Japanese ramen. Have a go at making soupless miso pork ramen, topped with miso-seasoned ground pork and plenty of vegetables.
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4. Rika's Tokyo Cuisine: Gyudon Beef Bowl2026-05-26 · 28mBring home the taste of Japan with Chef Rika's Gyudon Beef Bowl, a comforting classic. Tender beef and sweet onion is simmered in an umami-rich sauce, and served over steaming rice
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5. Authentic Japanese Cooking: Crispy Panko-Breaded Kobujime Chicken2026-06-02 · 28mDiscover the essence of kombu, a cornerstone of Japanese cuisine. Chef Saito demonstrates how to craft umami-rich dashi, plus crispy and flavorful fried chicken, wrapped in kombu.
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6. Authentic Japanese Cooking: Swordfish Yuan-yaki2026-06-16 · 28mPrepare swordfish in a classic Japanese style: yuan-yaki. Chef Saito shares marinating techniques and introduces a comforting ochazuke as a delicious variation.
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7. Rika's Tokyo Cuisine: Chicken Tsukune Rice Burger2026-06-23 · 28mChef Rika shares modern Japanese flavors: a juicy chicken tsukune rice burger, and sweet-and-savory bell pepper kimpira—fresh twists on classic dishes that you'll want to try at ho
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8. Rika's Tokyo Cuisine: Soki Soba2026-07-07 · 28mFrom the southern islands of Okinawa comes a beloved comfort food. Chef Rika shows how to make soki soba—a warm, delicious bowl of island flavor with tender pork ribs and savory bo
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9. Master Chef's Class: Chef Kuwakino's Sansai Tempura2026-07-21 · 28mJoin Harry Sugiyama and Chef Kuwakino for a showcase of Niigata's natural bounty. Simple techniques bring out the fresh flavors of sansai—Japan's wild mountain vegetables.
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10. Master Chef's Class: Chef Kuwakino's Beer-fermented Nukazuke2026-07-28 · 28mJoin Harry Sugiyama and Chef Kuwakino for a masterclass on Niigata's traditional cuisine, featuring simple, delicious dishes that perfectly complement the region's celebrated rice.
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11. Master Chef's Class: Chef Hayashi's Universal Dashi2026-08-04 · 28mJoin Harry Sugiyama and Chef Hayashi for a new approach to making dashi, using ingredients available anywhere. You'll also learn to make oyakodon, a classic Japanese comfort food.
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12. Master Chef's Class: Kimizushi—A Rare, Traditional Sushi2026-08-11 · 28mJoin Harry Sugiyama and Chef Hayashi to learn about a unique, time-honored sushi style featuring yam and eggs instead of rice. They introduce the traditional method, and a simplifi
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13. Authentic Japanese Cooking: Mirin Soy Sauce-Glazed Chicken Wings2026-08-18 · 28mBeat the summer heat with Japanese home cooking! Chef Saito makes juicy chicken wings, glazed with mirin and soy sauce, and serves them with a refreshing zucchini salad. Easy, tast
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14. Authentic Japanese Cooking: Horse Mackerel Sanga-yaki2026-09-01 · 28mDiscover the rich flavors of sanga-yaki, a traditional fisherman's dish made with freshly minced horse mackerel. Chef Saito also makes a delicate fish ball soup. Both dishes are id
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