What You Need to Know
Kaiseki cooking involves a combination of grilling, steaming, and sautéing techniques, with a focus on presentation and showcasing the beauty of nature and the changing seasons. The meal typically consists of 3-5 courses, featuring small, delicate portions and highlighting local and organic ingredients.
Steps
- 1.
Sakizuke (Kyoto): Seasonal appetizer showcasing precise knife cuts and minimal cooking
- 2.
Wanmori (Osaka): Simmered dish demonstrating perfect dashi extraction and temperature control
- 3.
Yakimono (Tokyo): Grilled items highlighting mastery of binchotan charcoal heat management
The Science
Primary Reaction
Maillard reaction