The Culinary Institute of America

Beef and Broccolini with Pepper Sauce

Elevate an old favorite of beef with broccoli with this updated recipe for Beef and Brocolini with Pepper Sauce. Kikkoman Executive Chef Andrew Hunter pairs sliced tri tip with a beautiful and aromatic pepper sauce featuring multi-colored crushed peppercorns and Kikkoman Oyster Sauce.
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Crispy Pork Lumpia with Lemon Soy Dipping Sauce

Lumpia are delicious fried spring rolls from the Philippines, often enjoyed as a shared appetizer or snack. Kikkoman Executive Chef Andrew Hunter shows us how to make perfectly crispy and flavor-packed pork lumpia served with a Lemon Soy Dipping Sauce featuring Kikkoman Citrus Seasoned Ponzu.
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Beet Poke Plate

This beautiful, healthy and delicious beet poke plate is a vegetarian twist on traditional poke. Here, Kikkoman Executive Chef Andrew Hunter shingles three types of beets with sliced oranges. The plate is topped with crispy fried shiitake mushrooms and drizzled with Kikkoman Poke Sauce for a perfectly balanced sweet and savory finish. This Beet Poke Plate makes for a fun and colorful shared appetizer or entrée.
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Roasted Mushroom Katsu

Watch Kikkoman Executive Chef Andrew Hunter make a delicious vegetarian twist on traditional tonkatsu with this Roasted Mushroom Katsu that he makes using portabellas and king trumpet mushrooms. Vegetarians and meat-eaters alike will love the perfectly crispy and hearty mushroom katsu finished with a drizzle of sweet and savory Kikkoman Katsu Sauce.
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Exploring Heirloom Japanese Vegetables: The Oishii Nippon Project

Watch organic farmer Chris Brigatino show CIA Chef Toni Sakaguchi some of the heirloom Japanese vegetables he’s growing as a part of the Oishii Nippon (“delicious Japan”) Project: fioretto, negi and zuccuri. He focuses on the vegetable staples of Washoku, Japan’s traditional practice of respecting nature in the harmonious production, preparation and eating of food.
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Want to grow your own Japanese vegetables? Find Japanese heirloom seeds here!

Citrus Marinated Fioretto Salad

Colorful, crisp, and bursting with flavor, this Citrus-marinated Fioretto Salad is a versatile starter or side dish. Fioretto is a cousin of cauliflower with delicate coral-like florets.   This dish features tender fioretto, crunchy radishes, and tangy oranges.
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Want to grow your own Japanese vegetables? Find heirloom Japanese seeds here!

Charred Negi with Mexican Corn Salsa

Charred Negi with Mexican Corn Salsa makes a fantastic side salad and is delicious on its own, as well. Negi is a type of bunching onion with a garlic-like aroma and sweet, earthy flavor, that is ideal for grilling. In this recipe, Chef Toni Sakaguchi from The Culinary Institute of America grills the negi until the skins are charred and the center is tender. Served on top is a delicious Corn Salsa, with peppers, scallions, chipotle chilies, cilantro, lime juice, and olive oil.
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Want to grow your own Japanese vegetables? Find heirloom Japanese seeds here!

Zuccuri and Prosciutto Frito Misto

Here’s a delicious twist on traditional kabocha tempura: Zuccuri and Prosciutto Frito Misto. Zuccuri is a type of kabocha squash that’s hearty, tender, and bursting with natural sweetness. This winter squash is packed with flavor and has a wonderful cake like texture. In this recipe, Toni Sakaguchi from The Culinary Institute of America pairs thinly sliced zuccuri with salty and savory prosciutto. Serve with a spicy aioli for a fantastic, shared appetizer.
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Want to grow your own Japanese vegetables? Find heirloom Japanese seeds here!