In this episode, chef Rika Yukimasa makes steak, a dish well known around the world. After cooking it medium-rare, she flavors it with soy sauce and butter for a steak that pairs perfectly with wine, serving it on rice in a uniquely Japanese style. For the side dish, she makes fried kabocha pumpkin, and puts it into bite-sized pieces, then flavors it with nam pla (fish sauce) and coats it in potato starch, before frying it to a delicious crisp. Chef Rika also prepares a refreshing salad of boiled turnip, fresh arugula, and a special dressing made with sushi vinegar and olive oil.
