Check out the Silkie chicken, once considered part of the recipe for longevity. It lays only about one egg a week, which can sell for the high price of 6 dollars a pop. Our Swedish reporter Janni visits a poultry farm in Tokyo to see how they're raised, and their feed that contains 16 ingredients including herbs and seaweed. She also tries some fresh Silkie eggs for the first time. Feast your eyes on French and Chinese dishes using the chicken's nutritious black meat. Air Date : 1st-Dec-2021
Azuki beans are often sweetened, simmered and used in Japanese sweets. Their red color is said to ward off evil, and they're key at celebrations too. We visit an area in Hyogo Prefecture known for growing high-quality Azuki, and learn how artisans in Kyoto Prefecture put their skills to work making beautiful sweets that incorporate the beans. Learn all about Azuki beans, grown, eaten and beloved for over 5,000 years in Japan. (Reporter: Saskia Thoelen) Air Date : 7th-Jan-2021 Read More
Our focus today is fugu, or pufferfish. As one of Japan's great winter delicacies, it is eaten as nearly-transparent slices of sashimi, or in umami-packed hot pots. Even in seafood-loving Japan, fugu is a special treat that is among the most expensive fish. It's also known for containing lethal amounts of poison, requiring chefs to obtain a special license in order to prepare it. Dive in to learn more about the various methods devised to provide quality flavor while also ensuring safety. (Reporter: Kyle Card) Air Date : 27th-Jan-2021 Read More
Daikon, Japanese radishes, are often over 30cm long, large and white, but there are also colorful types ranging from pink to green. They're an essential ingredient used in stews, salads, miso soup and more. We visit the Miura Peninsula, where half the daikon eaten in the Tokyo region are grown. There, we discover a "curtain" of thousands of daikon drying on a beach, soil supplemented with ground tuna, and the skills of those involved in daikon production. (Reporter: Jason Hancock) Air Date : 4th-Feb-2021 Read More
In this episode on wagyu, discover meaty secrets with our American reporter, Kailene. Visit a long-established shop in Ginza where cuts for sukiyaki, shabu-shabu and BBQ are perfectly sliced down to the millimeter based on fat content. Witness the special conditions under which Japanese Black cattle are reared to produce Matsusaka beef, and learn how to make sukiyaki like a pro. Air Date : 7th-Sep-2021 Read More
Soy sauce is key when it comes to the flavor of Japanese food. This time, we ask a specialist about the differences in color and flavor between sauces. We also see a soy sauce maker which prepares its sauce in wooden barrels used for over 100 years. In order to pass this disappearing method on, the maker started to produce its own barrels. Finally, we learn about a new type of sauce popular in France and virtually unknown in Japan. Join reporter Kyle from Canada as he dives deep into soy sauce. Air Date : 12th-Oct-2021 Read More
Abura-age, or deep-fried tofu, is an indispensable ingredient used in miso soup, udon and rice dishes. It's also been a valuable source of protein in the Buddhist vegetarian diet. Our reporter, Dasha, learns more from manufacturer in Fukui Prefecture, Japan's largest abura-age consumption area. Find out why foxes are associated with the food, and learn tasty recipes you can easily try at home. Air Date : 9th-Nov-2021 Read More
Our focus today is Senbei, a traditional cracker typically made of rice or wheat. If you can press it and grill it, you can make Senbei! A variety of shapes and flavors can be found in all regions of Japan. Our reporter learns a classic grilling method from a Senbei master and all about the snack's evolution into a type used with soup and one that's practically a dessert! Air Date : 16th-Nov-2021 Read More
Salmon reigns in fish-loving Japan. It begins its life in a river, leaves for the vast ocean, and returns to spawn and live out the rest of its days. Our own culinary expert Chiara hears from specialists about what else makes the fish so unique. What's the best way to pan-fry it? What makes the round-faced salmon from Hokkaido Prefecture so oily and tasty? Have you ever tried Chitatap, the traditional Ainu dish using the entire head? Dive in to learn more about salmon's deep ties to Japanese culture. Air Date : 23rd-Nov-2021 Read More
Check out the Silkie chicken, once considered part of the recipe for longevity. It lays only about one egg a week, which can sell for the high price of 6 dollars a pop. Our Swedish reporter Janni visits a poultry farm in Tokyo to see how they're raised, and their feed that contains 16 ingredients including herbs and seaweed. She also tries some fresh Silkie eggs for the first time. Feast your eyes on French and Chinese dishes using the chicken's nutritious black meat. Air Date : 1st-Dec-2021 Read More
Today we focus on Furikake, rice's best friend. Invented by a pharmacist a century ago, it was originally intended as a health food. Furikake is a mixture of dried ingredients like chopped seaweed, eggs and fish flakes. With an ever-increasing variety of flavors, it's even great on salad and pasta. Follow our American reporter Jason to a Furikake manufacturer, and try making some at home! He also chats with a Japanese resident of Cambodia working to promote the topping there. Air Date : 8th-Dec-2021 Read More
Don't forget Negi when chowing down on sukiyaki, udon or ramen. Spicy when raw and sweet when cooked, it's been an indispensable part of Japanese cuisine for centuries. This episode focuses on Senju Negi, a variety passed down from the Edo period. In Tokyo, clay soil gives it a unique sweetness. Our reporter Kailene enjoys steamed Negi on a farm, a hot pot eaten in winter featuring fatty tuna, and learns 2 sauce recipes for nearly any occasion. Air Date : 15th-Dec-2021 Read More
The sweet potato - a popular winter treat in Japan that varies in texture and sweetness. Individual characteristics determine how they're eaten, be it baked, dried or for dessert! Learn about a special type of soil using fossilized coral and a curing method for long-term preservation. Also, feast your eyes on everyday recipes and even French cuisine featuring the ingredient. Air Date : 29th-Dec-2021 Read More
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