Dining with the Chef

Season 3, Episode 9

Episode Title: Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: Niku-jaga with Douban-jiang (Simmered Beef & Potatoes)

Air Date: 2014-06-30

Overview:

In this episode, we will learn about Nikujaga, the very popular Japanese food. Its ingredients are very simple, so even if you are not in Japan, you can still make it easily. Our version of this recipe adds a Chinese chili paste, Douban-jiang. The chili's fragrance and the miso's richness will enhance the complexity of the dish's flavor. This Japanese home cooking classic will turn out to be something unique and surprising.