Recipe
An Unexpected Tofu Recipe! Behind the Scenes of the macaroni x Shokudo Todaka Collaboration Video 'Henai Kitchen'
Ingredients
- Silkentofu to taste
- Porkbelly to taste
- Seri(water dropwort) to taste
- Lotusroot to taste
- Kayanoyadashi to taste
- Whitemiso to taste
- Taihakusesame oil to taste
About "Pork Belly and Seri (Water Dropwort) Hot Pot"
This is a behind-the-scenes video of Chef Yuhei Todaka from the popular Gotanda restaurant 'Shokudo Todaka' collaborating with the recipe media 'macaroni' on their YouTube channel. Using his favorite 'Kayanoya Dashi', Chef Todaka created a 'Pork Belly and Seri Hot Pot' featuring tofu. The main ingredients include silken tofu, pork belly, seri (water dropwort), lotus root, white miso, and Taihaku sesame oil. Filmed at the macaroni studio, Chef Todaka successfully completed the shoot with the warm support of the staff, despite feeling nervous in front of the cameras and a large crew.
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Tips for Making "Pork Belly and Seri (Water Dropwort) Hot Pot"
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Dashi
- Using Kayanoya dashi creates a deep, flavorful base.
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Seasoning
- Adding white miso creates a rich, creamy, and savory flavor.
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Finishing
- Using Taihaku sesame oil adds aroma and a mild richness.
Ingredients for "Pork Belly and Seri (Water Dropwort) Hot Pot"
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How to Make "Pork Belly and Seri (Water Dropwort) Hot Pot"
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Cut the tofu into bite-sized pieces
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Prepare the dashi broth in a pot using Kayanoya dashi
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Add the pork belly, lotus root, and other ingredients to the pot and cook through
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Dissolve the white miso into the broth to create a rich, creamy texture
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Add the seri, drizzle with Taihaku sesame oil for aroma, and serve
Detailed Commentary on "Pork Belly and Seri (Water Dropwort) Hot Pot"
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Visiting macaroni! Hopes and Honest Feelings
Chef Todaka visited the macaroni office for the first time. Although he had previously appeared on Chef Kasahara's YouTube channel, he seemed a bit nervous due to the different atmosphere this time. Since macaroni is a highly popular media outlet with over 1 million subscribers, he jokingly expressed his hope to 'catch some of their overflow' and shared his enthusiasm for growing his own channel.
Filming Starts! Nervous Under Many Eyes
After entering the studio and getting mic'd up, the YouTube shoot began in a friendly atmosphere. Chef Todaka greeted the camera, but when a staff member asked if he was nervous, he admitted, 'I am. There are so many adults watching me.' The unique studio atmosphere, surrounded by numerous staff members and cameras, clearly made him a bit stiff.
Cooking Scenes and Title Call Struggles
As filming progressed, cooking scenes like cutting tofu and adding ingredients to the pot went smoothly. In between, Chef Todaka practiced saying the show's title, 'Henai Kitchen,' to the camera. He repeatedly checked his intonation and nuance, looking a bit embarrassed as he muttered, 'Henai Kitchen?' The staff cheered him on, saying, 'You're doing great!' which filled the set with warm laughter.
Tofu Dish Completed and Taste-Tested
Filming continued smoothly, and the creative tofu dish was finally complete. When Chef Todaka presented the dish to the camera, saying, 'And it's done!', the staff cheered, 'That looks delicious!' Afterward, they filmed the tasting scene where Chef Todaka plated the dish and thoroughly enjoyed eating it.
Smiling Poses and Signing Recipe Books
After the cooking segment, they shot still photos for thumbnails and promotions. Chef Todaka showed his playful side, flashing peace signs at the camera and smiling alongside his completed dish. He was also asked by the macaroni staff to sign some of his recipe books, which he did carefully as a warm gesture of fan service.
Promoting His Channel and Wrapping Up
At the end of the shoot, Chef Todaka made sure to promote his own channel, saying, 'I recently started YouTube, and I post various recipes there too. Please check it out!' Once all the shots were completed and the staff announced, 'That's a wrap, thank you very much!', Chef Todaka bowed deeply with a look of relief, ending the shoot amidst warm applause.
Post-Shoot Thoughts and a 1M Goal
Reflecting on the shoot, Chef Todaka smiled wryly and said, 'It's nerve-wracking. I couldn't speak at all compared to my initial enthusiasm.' Spotting macaroni's Gold Creator Award for reaching 1 million subscribers in the corner of the studio, he set a new goal: 'That's amazing. What fraction of that are we at now? I want a Gold Creator Award someday.' Expressing gratitude for the clean, easy-to-work-in studio and the warm staff, he shared his eagerness for future collaborations, saying, 'I hope they invite me back. I want to visit various places and cook.'
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動画 de 食堂とだか 料理人・戸高雄平
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