Dining with the Chef (2012)
Season 13
Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes! Chefs Saito and Rika, present their unique approaches to cooking delicious Japanese food.
Released April 2, 2012
Episode 30 min
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Genres: Reality
Keywords: tmdb.cooking, tmdb.japanese-cuisine, tmdb.cooking-show
Production Companies: NHK World-Japan
Network: NHK World
S13E1 - Authentic Japanese Cooking: Chirashi Sushi Cake
Spring is here! So let's make some colorful spring dishes: Chef Saito's Chirashi Sushi Cake, and Crystal-clear Cherry Blossom Jelly.
April 9, 2024, midnight
S13E2 - Authentic Japanese Cooking: Shrimp Spring Rolls with Japanese Herbs
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.
April 23, 2024, midnight
S13E3 - Authentic Japanese Cooking: Tomato Nikudofu
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!
May 7, 2024, midnight
S13E4 - Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: Omu-rice
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.
May 14, 2024, midnight
S13E5 - Authentic Japanese Cooking: Chef Saito's Korokke
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.
May 21, 2024, midnight
S13E6 - Cook Around Japan - Morioka: The Great Noodle Expedition
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.
June 18, 2024, midnight
S13E7 - Cook Around Japan - Morioka: The Art of Wild Seasonal Ingredients
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.
June 25, 2024, midnight
S13E8 - Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: Rika's Yakisoba
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!
July 2, 2024, midnight
S13E9 - Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: Golden-brown Tonkatsu
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.
July 29, 2024, midnight
S13E10 - Authentic Japanese Cooking: Corn and Rice with Scallops
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.
Aug. 5, 2024, midnight
S13E11 - Authentic Japanese Cooking: Tuna Tartare with Okra
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.
Sept. 2, 2024, midnight
S13E12 - Cook Around Japan: Mie: Food in the City of Ninja
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.
Sept. 10, 2024, midnight
S13E13 - Cook Around Japan: Nara: Beyond Generations
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.
Sept. 17, 2024, midnight
S13E14 - Cook Around Japan: Wakayama: Timeless Flavors from a Historic Fishing Town
Wakayama Prefecture is a historic sanctuary on a peninsula near Osaka Prefecture, with hot springs, beaches and a proud fishing culture. Join the top-rated Chef Hayashi on a culinary tour of its rich traditions.
Sept. 24, 2024, midnight
S13E15 - Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: Rika's Favorite Onigiri
Onigiri—Japanese rice balls—are a classic home-cooked dish that anyone can make. Chef Rika and an expert show us ways to make delicious onigiri, starting from the beginning: cooking the rice.
Oct. 1, 2024, midnight
S13E16 - Authentic Japanese Cooking: Shio Sukiyaki with Mushrooms
We're diving into the flavors of autumn, with mushrooms! Chef Saito shares a special recipe featuring a mountain of mushrooms: Shio Sukiyaki with Mushrooms, plus Shiitake-infused Soy Sauce.
Oct. 29, 2024, midnight
S13E17 - Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: All One Kara-age
Chef Rika's kara-age is perfect as a main dish, snack or lunchbox treat! Try her easy "all 1" recipe. Plus, savor an original recipe that's been passed down for years at a renowned Tokyo restaurant.
Nov. 26, 2024, midnight
S13E18 - Authentic Japanese Cooking: Namasu (Daikon, Carrot, Orange)
In a kaiseki cooking class, Chef Saito adds orange to namasu salad, and fragrant sesame to grilled squid. The dishes are presented in traditional hassun style.
Dec. 3, 2024, midnight
S13E19 - Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: Rika's Favorite Udon
Chewy Japanese udon, savory and umami-rich soup, plus crispy tempura—Chef Rika shows us how to make it all. Also, master the art of making handmade udon from scratch. It's deliciously simple!
Dec. 10, 2024, midnight
S13E20 - Chefs in Tokyo: Heartwarming Autumn Flavors - Mushroom Rice and Shumai
Discover the art of Japanese cuisine with rising star Chef Harada Annabell Seiko. In an exclusive class, she introduces seasonal dishes, including her signature mushroom recipes.
Dec. 24, 2024, midnight
S13E21 - Chefs in Tokyo: Cozy Dashi Dishes - Dashimaki Tamago and Miso Soup
Join Chef Harada Annabell Seiko for a cooking class in Tokyo's chic Kagurazaka district. Master two comforting dishes, made with rich, umami dashi: an unforgettable miso soup, and dashimaki tamago.
Dec. 31, 2024, midnight
S13E22 - Authentic Japanese Cooking: Yuan-yaki Salmon with Kinoko Miso
Join Chef Saito as he prepares tender Yuan-yaki salmon, bursting with fresh, seasonal flavors. Paired with a comforting ochazuke, it's autumn and winter on a kaiseki plate!
Jan. 7, 2025, midnight
S13E23 - Authentic Japanese Cooking: Jibuni-style Simmered Duck and Awafu
Chef Saito cooks a traditional simmered dish in a kaiseki style: Jibuni, simmered duck and awafu. It's a great way to warm up during the cold winter months.
Jan. 14, 2025, midnight
S13E24 - Authentic Japanese Cooking: Kaburamushi with Kinmedai
In a kaiseki cooking class, Chef Saito introduces a steamed dish featuring kinmedai fish, and turnips—which are in season during winter. It's a dish that will warm you up in the cold winter months.
Jan. 28, 2025, midnight
S13E25 - Authentic Japanese Cooking: Sakura Octopus Rice
Chef Saito's Kaiseki-style rice dish takes on a delicate pink hue from the octopus, resembling cherry blossoms. Its elegant appearance evokes the arrival of spring.
Feb. 11, 2025, midnight
S13E26 - Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: Rika's Favorite Okonomiyaki
Rika's Signature Okonomiyaki – A perfect combination of crispy and fluffy textures. Made with flour and grated potato for an irresistible chewiness, and a rich, savory flavor.
Feb. 18, 2025, midnight
S13E27 - Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: Rika's Marinated Seafood Donburi
Kaisendon is a colorful Japanese dish featuring fresh sashimi over rice. Master the art of zuke, as Chef Rika shows us how to marinate lean tuna in her signature soy sauce.
Feb. 25, 2025, midnight
S13E28 - Cook Around Japan - Fukui: Flavors of a Northern Homeland
Fukui, a place of rich tradition, natural beauty and pure water, is renowned for its crafts, sake and dinosaur fossils. It's connected to Tokyo by shinkansen, and is a hidden gem worth exploring.
March 18, 2025, midnight
S13E29 - Cook Around Japan - Toyama: Flavors Crafted by Time
Toyama is famed for its sushi. It has a unique tradition based on the union of fresh seafood and premium rice. The award-winning Chef Kuwakino and our host Yu Hayami unveil flavors crafted by time.
March 25, 2025, midnight
S13E30 - Authentic Japanese Cooking: Sansai Tempura
Learn how to cook tempura at home. Chef Saito demonstrates the techniques needed to make crispy tempura using mountain vegetables of spring.
April 22, 2025, midnight
S13E31 - Authentic Japanese Cooking: Mackerel Kabayaki
Learn how to cook kabayaki, a savory grilled dish. Chef Saito introduces a recipe with mackerel, helping us to enjoy kabayaki and rice at home.
May 6, 2025, midnight
Network: NHK World
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Season Runtime: 30 min.
Released: April 2, 2012
Last Air Date: Nov. 4, 2025, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: NR
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