Trails to Oishii Tokyo S05E01 · SHIITAKE

Overview

Shiitake — the star Japanese mushroom known for its strong umami. Visit a farmer who uses centuries-old cultivation methods to conserve the natural surroundings, then head over to our reporter's hometown in Sweden to see how shiitake have grown in popularity overseas. We'll be cooking up all kinds of mushroom dishes, from Scandinavian to French to Japanese.

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1. 1 1. SHIITAKE2023-01-25 · 28mShiitake — the star Japanese mushroom known for its strong umami. Visit a farmer who uses centuries-old cultivation methods to conserve the natural surroundings, then head over to
2. 2 2. SERI2023-02-15 · 28mSeri, in season from winter to spring, was a key source of nutrition during harsh winters when produce was scarce. It grows in cold, mineral-rich water, giving it a delectable crun
3. 3 3. WASANBON2023-03-08 · 28mIn Japan, there's a type of sugar for nearly any recipe. Among them, wasanbon is perhaps the most precious, as it's produced in only six refineries in the country's Shikoku region.
4. 4 4. SOMEN2023-03-22 · 28mSomen: these traditional Japanese noodles are amazingly thin and white. Japan has many noodles, like soba, udon and ramen, but the saga of somen goes back some 1,200 years. We visi
5. 5 5. KUZU2023-04-19 · 28mKuzu plays a key role in Japanese cuisine, from savory to sweet. The starch can be mixed in hot water to form a clear jelly, or used to thicken sauces and soups. The raw material i
6. 6 6. YOMOGI2023-05-17 · 28mYomogi speckles the fields and roadside greenery of the spring season. Used in various dishes, from savory to sweet, the plant is also used to produce a substance called moxa for h
7. 7 7. HIMONO2023-05-31 · 28mHimono, or dried fish, is a product of Japan's long history as an island nation blessed with seafood. Armed with wisdom from the past, preservation methods have evolved to enhance
8. 8 8. YUBA2023-06-14 · 28mYuba is the thin film that forms when soymilk is heated. It's rich in protein and nutrients and is essential in Buddhist cuisine. We visit temple-filled Kyoto, where yuba has long
9. 9 9. HOYA2023-07-12 · 28mThe hoya, or sea pineapple, is one of the ocean's hidden delicacies. Protected by a hard shell, the marine animal's meat offers a wide range of flavors, including rich umami. In Mi
10. 10 10. BUTTER2023-07-19 · 28mButter in Japan is typically unfermented. This allows the characteristics of the raw milk it's produced from to shine through—but milk's flavor varies by climate. In Hokkaido Prefe
11. 11 11. JAPANESE MUSTARD2023-08-02 · 28mJapanese mustard, or karashi, is an essential condiment for tonkatsu pork cutlets, the stewed dish known as oden, and many other everyday meals. We visit a mountain village in Kyot
12. 12 12. JAPANESE CURRY2023-09-13 · 28mCurry in Japan mainly comes as a thick sauce poured over white rice. With the development of roux cubes, curry rice became easy to make at home and in schools, launching the food i
13. 13 13. FUKUSHIMA: FRUIT KINGDOM2023-09-27 · 28mFukushima Prefecture has two mountain ranges and three differing climates, allowing a variety of fruits to grow. Areas facing the ocean have cool summers and warm winters—perfect f
14. 14 14. WAGASHI2023-10-18 · 28mWagashi, or traditional Japanese sweets made with unique ingredients like bean paste and agar jelly, are little works of art that excite all five senses. Their beauty and flavors r
15. 15 15. NODOGURO2023-10-25 · 28mNodoguro, characterized by red scales and large eyes, is a fatty, umami-packed fish. Starting out on regional dinner tables, it achieved national fame along with the development of
16. 16 16. JAPANESE GIN2023-11-08 · 28mGin, the popular fragrant spirit made from juniper berries, is experiencing a global "craft" boom. Expert distilleries are popping up across Japan as well. In central Tokyo, taste
17. 17 17. SAITAMA WHEAT2023-11-22 · 28mSaitama Prefecture, next to Tokyo, is known for its wheat cultivation and as an udon noodle kingdom. We explore Saitama's wheat culture by visiting flour mills and farmers and tryi
18. 18 18. APPLES2023-12-06 · 28mNagano Prefecture in central Japan gets long sunlight hours and large temperature drops between day and night. This makes for some tasty apples! Feast your eyes on unique sweets ma
19. 19 19. GOBO2023-12-27 · 28mJapan is likely the only country to have incorporated gobo, a root vegetable, into its diet on such a wide scale. Witness novel and traditional harvesting methods and feast your ey