Dining With the Chef

The theme for this episode is steaming. Chef Saito and Yu Hayami make kabura-mushi, or steamed turnip, steaming pure white grated turnip together with shrimp and vegetables for a beautiful traditional Japanese dish. The fluffy white of the grated turnip is evocative of snow, and the thick and shiny yet clear sauce shimmers like ice, giving it a look wonderfully reminiscent of winter scenery in Japan. They also make delicious and nutritious kayaku gohan, or rice with chicken and various vegetables mixed in.