Cuisine Scene: Hidekazu Tojo
Thu, May 22 2008
Guest Chef:
Restaurant:
Tojo’sSignature Dish:
"All of my dishes are originals, but my current favorite is Tojo’s Northern Light Roll."Training:
Apprenticed at Ohnoya in Osaka in 1968. He has been working steadily as a chef since thenFavorite Fast Food
: Ramen (a Japanese noodle dish).Years in the Industry:
40 yearsDefining Dining in Vancouver:
"Lots of great seafood."Home Cooking Tip:
"Good ingredients. Good ingredients make good food."Secret Recipe:
Teriyaki Sauce
In a pot mix:
1 cup chicken stock (thick)
½ cup soy sauce
½ cup of Mirm, which is a Japanese seasoning
¼ cup of sake
a touch of ground ginger
1 onion
1 piece of dried red chili
1 piece of garlic
2 tablespoons of brown sugar
Boil for 10-15 minutes
Table for Two?
Name:
Tojo’s Restaurant
Address:
1133 West Broadway
Hours:
Mon.-Sat., 5pm-10:30pm
Phone:
604.872.8050
Web:
www.tojos.com
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