Japanese-Style Stewed Beef

In this episode, Japanese-style beef stew is made. This simmered dish, beloved the world over, is particularly popular in Japan. Usually, stir-frying the ingredients first and then cooking them over low heat takes a lot of time and effort, but in Rika's hands, it's ready in just a moment's time. This dish's combination of delicious flavor and ease of cooking makes it perfect for guests. For the side dish, they make a refreshing salad that combines the slight bitterness of shungiku chrysanthemum leaves with orange, and for dessert, Rika makes a shortcake of her own devising that combines the best elements of sponge cake and chiffon cake.