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A New Take on a Beloved Cake
In Japan, castella cake has been popular for generations. It's the descendant of "pao-de-lo," a dessert brought to 16th-century Japan by Portuguese merchants. Also from Portugal is Paulo Duarte, a confectioner in Kyoto Prefecture who made it his mission to reintroduce Japan to "pao-de-lo." We follow his attempt at baking the "missing link" between the 2 cakes. Don't have a sweet tooth? Then tag along as we later visit the Tokyo shop of Vietnamese-born Tran Van Trung for some of his famous fish-stock ramen.
Aired: Dec 27, 2021 Genre: DocumentaryDuration: 27m Rating: 0 Country: Japan Production: NHK, NHK Global Media Services
Episodes
01: Two Countries Linked by Tofu02: A Meaty Thanks to Akita03: A Pianist's Love, Loss and Life in Takasaki04: The Pandemic Rages On05: Say Cheese! to Life in Okinawa06: Working Under the Pandemic07: In Search of a Ray of Hope08: Togo Tailored Kyoto Tradition09: Vietnamese Vets and Hokkaido Horses10: The Uniting Spirit of Karate11: Eatery Adversity Into Delivery Opportunity12: Living With Forest and Mountain13: The Big Top of Smiles14: Health Beyond the Wall of Words15: To the Rescue of the Unemployed16: A Messenger for Peace17: Preserving a Village and Its Traditions18: Beer Brewing in Harmony with Kyoto19: Abroad but Not Alone20: Firing Up the Colors of Nature21: Business with Passion and Spice22: Elderly Care Under the Pandemic23: Guiding Preschoolers Through Language Barriers24: New Country, New Life, New Dream25: Enchanted by the Hues of Gifu26: A New Take on a Beloved Cake