The Traditional Iriko Dashi Broth -
dining with the chef

Alongside the dashi made from bonito flakes and kombu kelp, there is another dashi beloved by the people of Japan: iriko dashi, made from iriko, or dried baby sardines. In this episode, we're following Chef Yuri Nomura on her travels in Kagawa Prefecture as she learns more about iriko dashi, visiting people who make delicious iriko. Kagawa is famous for udon noodles, and there are udon noodle shops in Kagawa that make their soup with dashi made using only the finest iriko. We'll visit the fishers and processing plant to discover the secrets behind this clear yet rich and flavorful dashi broth, and find out how to pre-treat the baby sardines to avoid any "fishy" flavors, for delicious rice cooked with plenty of iriko - a local favorite! We'll also learn about a great blend of iriko and nuts that goes perfectly with drinks, and which makes a great first step into working with iriko!

Duration: 28 minutes and 3 seconds

Episode Number: 528

About Dining with the Chef:

DINING WITH THE CHEF introduces Americans to the techniques, ingredients and harmony of Japanese cuisine.

Hosted by Yu Hayami who cooks alongside master chef Tatsuo Saito, and co-host Patrick Harlan who cooks with chef Rika Yukimasa, with occasional appearances by other guest chefs, the series presents delicious Japanese dishes that can be made at home.

Chef Tatsuo Saito, a prominent master of Japanese culinary arts, has served as head chef at the Japanese embassies in Paris and Washington and was an instructor in Japanese cuisine at a Swiss hotel school.

He has also prepared tastings for the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C.

In Tokyo he operates a cooking school and is a prolific author, often appearing on television, in magazines and on the lecture circuit.

In DINING WITH THE CHEF, Chef Saito takes us to the heart of Japanese cuisine by demonstrating culinary techniques, explaining ingredients, and showing how to arrange food to bring out its distinctive characteristics.

Host Yu Hayami is an international singer and actress who was born in Japan and raised in Guam and Hawaii.

Aside from her career and being a mother of two, she is also involved in charity work.

Yu is a lover of good food, as well as a fine wine enthusiast.

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