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The Best Episodes of Dining with the Chef Season 12

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The Best Episodes of Dining with the Chef Season 12

Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes! Chefs Saito and Rika, present their unique approaches to cooking delicious Japanese food.
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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Dining with the Chef Season 12 Episode 1 - Authentic Japanese Cooking: Wakatake Soup
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    #1 - Authentic Japanese Cooking: Wakatake Soup

    S12:E1

    Chef Saito continues to teach us about traditional Japanese kaiseki set course meals. The second course is osuimono (soup). We learn how to make seasonal soup for spring and citrus umami udon. The recipes are available at https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/dining/20230418/2019348/

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  2. Dining with the Chef Season 12 Episode 2 - Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: Two Delicious Rice Dishes
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    #2 - Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: Two Delicious Rice Dishes

    S12:E2

    Let's try popular Japanese rice dishes with Chef Rika! Featured recipes: (1) Bacon and Egg Stir-fried Rice (2) Rice Gratin with White Miso Sauce. The recipes are available at https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/dining/20230425/2019349/

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  3. Dining with the Chef Season 12 Episode 3 - Authentic Japanese Cooking: Otsukuri (Sashimi Plate)
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    #3 - Authentic Japanese Cooking: Otsukuri (Sashimi Plate)

    S12:E3

    Chef Saito continues to teach us about traditional Japanese kaiseki set course meals. The third course is Otsukuri. We learn how to make sashimi and salads with sashimi to savor fresh fish. The recipes are available at https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/dining/20230516/2019350/

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  4. Dining with the Chef Season 12 Episode 4 - Authentic Japanese Cooking: Miso-marinated Pork
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    #4 - Authentic Japanese Cooking: Miso-marinated Pork

    S12:E4

    Chef Saito continues to teach us about traditional Japanese kaiseki set course meals. The fourth course is a grilled dish. We learn how to prepare aromatic miso-flavored dishes and miso cream eggs. The recipes are available at https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/dining/20230530/2019351/

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  5. Dining with the Chef Season 12 Episode 5 - Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: Beef Katsu
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    #5 - Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: Beef Katsu

    S12:E5

    Learn how to make mouth-watering beef katsu—beef fried with tempura flour and panko breadcrumbs—using Chef Rika's recipe. And afterwards, try matcha ice cream. The recipes are available at https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/dining/20230620/2019352/

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  6. Dining with the Chef Season 12 Episode 6 - Authentic Japanese Cooking: Three Simmered Vegetable Dishes
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    #6 - Authentic Japanese Cooking: Three Simmered Vegetable Dishes

    S12:E6

    Chef Saito continues to teach us about traditional Japanese kaiseki set course meals. The fifth course is a simmered dish. Learn the art of simmering vegetables to bring out their inherent flavor. The recipes are available at https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/dining/20230627/2019353/

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  7. Dining with the Chef Season 12 Episode 7 - Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: Sea Bream Carpaccio
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    #7 - Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: Sea Bream Carpaccio

    S12:E7

    Discover how sashimi can be served as Italian carpaccio, with a Japanese twist. Plus, we'll use butter and soy sauce to boost the flavor of mushrooms. Enjoy Chef Rika's eye-opening recipes! The recipes are available at https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/dining/20230718/2019354/

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  8. Dining with the Chef Season 12 Episode 8 - Authentic Japanese Cooking: Chilled Ramen Noodles
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    #8 - Authentic Japanese Cooking: Chilled Ramen Noodles

    S12:E8

    Learn about Japanese home cooking, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques! Chef Saito's authentic recipes: (1) Chilled Ramen Noodles (2) Chilled Tofu. The recipes are available at https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/dining/20230725/2019355/

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  9. Dining with the Chef Season 12 Episode 9 - Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: Savory Eggplant and Rice
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    #9 - Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: Savory Eggplant and Rice

    S12:E9

    Chef Rika shows us how to use various summer vegetables, such as eggplant, bell pepper and edamame. We try a dish that's a favorite with Rika's family. The recipes are available at https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/dining/20230801/2019356/

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  10. Dining with the Chef Season 12 Episode 10 - Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: Sweet and Sour Meatballs
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    #10 - Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: Sweet and Sour Meatballs

    S12:E10

    Learn how to make Chef Rika's flavorful meatballs, mixed with crunchy ginger. Rika also makes a fragrant soup, with fluffy shrimp balls. Have fun making meatballs in two very different styles. The recipes are available at https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/dining/20230822/2019357/

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  11. Dining with the Chef Season 12 Episode 11 - Cook Around Japan - Kanazawa: Food from a Samurai City
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    #11 - Cook Around Japan - Kanazawa: Food from a Samurai City

    S12:E11

    Let's embark on an exploration of food from the era of the samurai. In Kanazawa, you can enjoy dishes that lords and samurai used to love—and newly evolved local cuisine too! The recipes are available at https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/dining/20230829/2019358/

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  12. Dining with the Chef Season 12 Episode 12 - Cook Around Japan - Kanazawa: Tradition Thrives by Innovation
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    #12 - Cook Around Japan - Kanazawa: Tradition Thrives by Innovation

    S12:E12

    Meet traditional yet innovative artisans in Kanazawa. This is a story of people constantly breathing new life into historical food culture, connecting the past to the future. The recipes are available at https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/dining/20230905/2019359/

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  13. Dining with the Chef Season 12 Episode 13 - Authentic Japanese Cooking: Chicken-stuffed Potato Balls
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    #13 - Authentic Japanese Cooking: Chicken-stuffed Potato Balls

    S12:E13

    Chef Saito continues to teach us about traditional Japanese kaiseki set course meals. The sixth course is a fried dish. Learn to make fried dishes with two beautiful sauces, perfect for celebrations. The recipes are available at https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/dining/20230912/2019360/

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  14. Dining with the Chef Season 12 Episode 14 - Authentic Japanese Cooking: Crab and Mitsuba Herb Rice
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    #14 - Authentic Japanese Cooking: Crab and Mitsuba Herb Rice

    S12:E14

    Chef Saito continues to teach us about traditional Japanese kaiseki set course meals. The seventh course is rice with konomono. Learn to cook a luxury rice dish in a donabe earthenware pot. The recipes are available at https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/dining/20230926/2019361/

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  15. Dining with the Chef Season 12 Episode 15 - Authentic Japanese Cooking: Sunomono for Autumn - Octopus, Cucumber and Kabocha
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    #15 - Authentic Japanese Cooking: Sunomono for Autumn - Octopus, Cucumber and Kabocha

    S12:E15

    Chef Saito continues to teach us about traditional Japanese kaiseki set course meals. Today's courses are extra editions: sunomono and hashiyasume. Learn to make two refreshing dishes with vinegar. The recipes are available at https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/dining/20231010/2019362/

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  16. Dining with the Chef Season 12 Episode 16 - Authentic Japanese Cooking: Matcha Jelly
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    #16 - Authentic Japanese Cooking: Matcha Jelly

    S12:E16

    Chef Saito continues to teach us about traditional Japanese kaiseki set course meals. The final course is dessert. Learn to make a refreshing matcha jelly and a warm dessert soup with a chewy texture. The recipes are available at https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/dining/20231024/2019363/

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  17. Dining with the Chef Season 12 Episode 17 - Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: Japanese Curry Rice
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    #17 - Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: Japanese Curry Rice

    S12:E17

    Japanese curry rice is characterized by a thick sauce and chunky ingredients. Here is Rika's recipe, which uses a commercial curry roux with additional spices and a particular way of cutting vegetables. The recipes are available at https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/dining/20231031/2019364/

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  18. Dining with the Chef Season 12 Episode 18 - Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: 4-step Teriyaki
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    #18 - Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: 4-step Teriyaki

    S12:E18

    Rika has a delicious and easy recipe for making teriyaki sauce from scratch. Together with Patrick, we learn a classic Japanese dish, "Fish Teriyaki." The recipes are available at https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/dining/20231114/2019365/

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  19. Dining with the Chef Season 12 Episode 19 - Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: Ramen at Home
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    #19 - Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: Ramen at Home

    S12:E19

    Instant ramen, a food that originated in Japan, continues to evolve throughout the world. Rika will show you simple techniques you can use to transform it into a restaurant-quality dish. The recipes are available at https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/dining/20231128/2019366/

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  20. Dining with the Chef Season 12 Episode 20 - Authentic Japanese Cooking: Kaiseki Cuisine - A Dining Experience in Old Tokyo
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    #20 - Authentic Japanese Cooking: Kaiseki Cuisine - A Dining Experience in Old Tokyo

    S12:E20

    Let's visit a kaiseki restaurant in Asakusa, Tokyo. Chef Saito shows us how to enjoy a traditional kaiseki meal, and explains how to cook it yourself at home. The recipes are available at https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/dining/20231205/2019367/

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  21. Dining with the Chef Season 12 Episode 21 - Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: Kushi-age Party - Deep-Fried Skewers
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    #21 - Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: Kushi-age Party - Deep-Fried Skewers

    S12:E21

    Kushi-age is a dish where various ingredients are skewered, coated in batter and deep-fried. Rika prepares each ingredient differently, and adds a twist with a unique sauce, for diverse flavors. The recipes are available at https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/dining/20231226/2019368/

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  22. Dining with the Chef Season 12 Episode 22 - Authentic Japanese Cooking: White Miso Ozoni
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    #22 - Authentic Japanese Cooking: White Miso Ozoni

    S12:E22

    Learn about Japanese home cooking, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques! Chef Saito's authentic recipes: (1) White Miso Ozoni (2) Isobeyaki with Sweet and Savory Butter Sauce. The recipes are available at https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/dining/20240102/2019369/

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  23. Dining with the Chef Season 12 Episode 23 - Back to Basics: Episode 3 - Essential Utensils for Japanese Cooking
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    #23 - Back to Basics: Episode 3 - Essential Utensils for Japanese Cooking

    S12:E23

    Let's review the basics of Japanese cooking, with chef Rika. In this third episode, we focus on the utensils a novice chef needs to start cooking Japanese cuisine, such as a knife and chopsticks. The recipes are available at https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/dining/20240123/2019370/

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  24. Dining with the Chef Season 12 Episode 24 - Authentic Japanese Cooking: Fluffy Egg and Crab Stir-fry
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    #24 - Authentic Japanese Cooking: Fluffy Egg and Crab Stir-fry

    S12:E24

    Learn about Japanese home cooking, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques! Chef Saito's authentic recipes: (1) Fluffy Egg and Crab Stir-fry (2) Tomato with Sesame Syrup. The recipes are available at https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/dining/20240130/2019371/

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  25. Dining with the Chef Season 12 Episode 25 - Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: Hambaagu—Rika's Taste of Home
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    #25 - Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: Hambaagu—Rika's Taste of Home

    S12:E25

    A plump and juicy hamburger steak, with a careful balance between different meats. Plus, a carrot soup flavored with Japanese dashi. Rika shares her cherished family recipes. The recipes are available at https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/dining/20240206/2019372/

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Season 12 Ratings Summary

"Authentic Japanese Cooking: Wakatake Soup" is the best rated episode of "Dining with the Chef" season 12. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/18/2023. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: Two Delicious Rice Dishes".