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Release. January 12, 2023. (2023-01-12) The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House (舞妓さんちのまかないさん) is a Japanese television series about contemporary life in a geisha house in Kyoto, Japan. The series stars Nana Mori, Natsuki Deguchi, and Aju Makita, released by Netflix on January 12, 2023. [1] Hirokazu Kore-eda served as ...
Episode list. The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House. Seasons Years Top-rated; 1; Top-rated. S1.E1 ∙ Kaeru. Thu, Jan 12, 2023. Kiyo and Sumire leave their hometown and head to Kyoto, where they will train as apprentice Maiko entertainers. 7.7 /10 (99) ...
- About The Makanai: Cooking For The Maiko House
- What Is Makanai?
- What Is Maiko?
- Episode 1: Change
- Episode 2: Guardian Spirit
- Episode 3: Taboo
- Episode 4: Wish
- Episode 5: Choice
- Episode 6: One-Sided
- Episode 7: Illness
Adapted from a best-selling manga by Aiko Koyama, The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House is a nine-episode series set in the traditional geiko district of Kyoto, portraying the inner world of aspiring geisha known as maiko. The story follows Kiyo and Sumire, two 16-year-old girls from Aomori prefecture in northern Japan, who move to Kyoto to purs...
Makanai (まかない), short for makanai ryori (賄い料理), means in-house food made for the employees and staff at restaurants, sometimes at lodgings and dormitories. The food is often made by young chefs in training. Makanai-sanrefers to the chef who makes the makanai.
Maiko (舞妓) are apprentice geisha (芸者), also called geiko (芸子) in the Kyoto dialect, who are still training to perfect their cultural and entertainment skills including dancing, playing shamisen, and performing tea ceremonies. They are usually younger than 20 and live in the lodging house (okiya) with their mother (okaasan) for 5 years.
Nabekko Dango
Kiyo’s grandma serves the girls nabekko dumplings in red bean soup as their good-luck meal before they leave Aomori for their new adventure. Nabekko dango is a traditional dish from the southern part of Aomori Prefecture that contains rice flour dumplings called nabekko. The shape of the dumpling resembles a pot (nabe), so it is called “nabekko dango.” In the old days, nabekko dango was often made with new adzuki beans and rice flour to celebrate harvesting at the end of autumn and also made...
Yaki Imo
Later, on their bus ride to Kyoto, Kiyo shares with Sumire the baked sweet potato (or yaki imo) their close friend Kenta gave them as a snack for the journey. The girls warm their hands by holding the sweet potatoes and fall into appreciative giggles as they enjoy the snack. Recipe: Japanese Sweet Potatoes (Yaki Imo)
Japanese Cold Somen Noodles
Japanese summer can’t pass without eating cold somen noodles! That’s how we stay cool in the heat. On a midsummer day, we see maiko of the house sitting on the porch slurping somen from tiny noodle cups while Kiyo helps out in the kitchen. Recipe: Japanese Cold Somen Noodles
Oyakodon
This is the first dish Kiyo makes for the girls in the absence of the cook. We watch her cutting the onion into thin slices, drizzling the whisked eggs to cook with the chicken, and letting everything simmer in a sweet-salty sauce. Finally, she spoons the cooked chicken and egg mixture onto bowls of steamed rice and everyone can finally have a proper dinner instead of cup noodles. “It’s ordinary, but it’s so good!”exclaims one of the housemates. That’s exactly what oyakodon is all about. An e...
Onigiri
Onigiri (rice balls) making is a mandatory kitchen skill for Japanese home cooks; however, it is also an art when it comes to making the perfect ones. It requires a level of concentration and attention to detail. And Kiyo shows us that with love and passion, your rice balls are going to taste just as amazing. If you wish to learn about its role in Japanese culture and improve your rice ball making in general, I have all the tips and techniques for you! Recipe: Onigiri (Japanese Rice Balls)
Japanese Breakfast
This episode opens with Kiyo starting her first day as the chef for the Maiko house. She works seamlessly by slicing the okra into fancy cuts, fluffing steamed rice in the rice cooker, adding miso to the tomato and tofu soup pot, and flipping thin cuts of salmon on the grill grate. It is a full spread of the feast she put on the breakfast table for her adopted family! In modern-day Japan, traditional Japanese breakfast is a feast to the senses. With a bit of planning, you too can create this...
Tomato and Tofu Miso Soup
This simple miso soup highlights the sweetness and tartness of tomatoes. When paired with smooth silken tofu, every spoonful offers you a different mouthfeel and taste. Recipe: Tomato and Tofu Miso Soup
Umeboshi
“Starting today, I’m going to protect all of you for three days,” whispers Kiyo to the little balls of yellow-looking fruits as she lays them on a bamboo tray for sun drying. What is she making? The fruits are Japanese ume plum and Kiyo was drying them to make umeboshi, a most popular Japanese pickle that has a distinctly sour and salty tang. Umeboshi is a centuries-old traditional Japanese food and is well-known for its many health benefits. You can find ready-made umeboshi at Japanese/Asian...
Matcha Souffle Pancake
On their day off, Kiyo and Sumire go to the city and stop at a trendy cafe for a break. When the server brings their matcha soufflé pancake to the table, the girls gleam in excitement and tuck in right away. If you wish you could have thesefor your Sunday brunch, mark this soufflé pancake recipe down!Flavored with earthy sweet matcha, the pancakes are super airy and fluffy like you’re eating cottony clouds! So good with homemade whipped cream, maple syrup, and an extra sprinkling of green tea...
Madeleines
Kiyo and Sumire precisely measure the sugar on a kitchen scale and crack the eggs into a bowl together. They giggle while they hand-whisk the batter, and it’s one of the endearing scenes from the show. Then, they pour the batter into individual fluted cake molds. Many of you asked me what type of cake they are making, and the answer is madeleines. In Japan, we sometimes make madeleines like this, especially when you want to give them as a gift. We individually wrap a mini cake in a small clea...
Eggplant Agebitashi
Eggplant agebitashi is composed of deep-fried eggplant soaked in light dashi and soy sauce-based broth. It might look assuming, but you’d be surprised by the contrasting texture and the delicious juice at your first bite. Even a grown man like Sumire’s dad couldn’t help but cry his heart out by the taste of the eggplant. Recipe: Eggplant Agebitashi
Tempura
We see Kiyo moving effortlessly in front of a hot pot of oil as she fried up mushrooms, lotus roots, sweet potatoes, etc. for a platter of tempura. How do you keep the tempura batter crisp and light? Kiyo reveals that the secret is to put the batter in the fridge to keep it cold. That’s so true! I have all the tips for you to make the perfect tempura. And with some practice, you’d be frying up ultra-crisp tempura as amazing as Kiyo’s. Recipe: Vegetable Tempura, Shrimp Tempura, Gluten-Free Tem...
Korokke
Can you spot the scene in which the girls are munching korokke? It is a fast scene, but you wouldn’t miss it. These oval-shaped, Japanese versions of deep-fried mashed potato and beef patties are seriously addicting. And I have no shame to admit that it is my absolute favorite Japanese food. Recipe: Korokke (Japanese Croquettes)
Karaage
Love fried chicken but feel daunted to make it at home? Then try karaage (Japanese fried chicken)! Come in bite-size pieces and suited for home cooking, karaage is absolutely worth hanging out at the stove for. As Kiyo proves it when she makes karaage for Sumire to enjoy. I’ll show you the simple techniques on how to make the best karaage with cracker-crisp skin at home. Recipe: Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken)
Cream Stew
When Ms. Momoko meets Kiyo and calls her rival, Kiyo distracts the awkward moment by inviting Ms. Momoko to stay for lunch. Cream stew is on her menu and so Ms. Momoko accepts the invitation. The white appearance of the dish might not be the most attractive, but it has a rich and savory flavor that hits the spot every time. Here, we have tender chicken, mushrooms, and colorful vegetables simmered together in a creamy white sauce. The cozy factor is big. Ms. Momoko even asks for a second porti...
Amazake
When Kiyo learns that Sumire would have a hard time sleeping after her first maiperformance, she makes some amazake to warm her up and help with her sleep. A traditional Japanese drink made of fermented rice, amazake (甘酒) has a creamy, thick consistency with a sweet taste. You can serve it either chilled or warm/hot, and with low-alcohol or non-alcohol. It is a popular drink during New Year’s and Hina Matsuri (Doll Festival). Amazake is the perfect winter drink and it’s known for many health...
Fruit Sando
Have you seen a sandwich as pretty as a fruit sando? Kiyo nails it again when she artfully arranges strawberry and orange slices set in whipped cream atop soft white bread. The final result of the sandwich looks just like a cake! Odd as it may seem, this style of the sandwich is very popular in Japan and it is said to have originated in Kyoto around the early 1920s. Curious to try it? You won’t regret it. Recipe: Fruit Sando (Japanese Fruit Sandwich)
This is a special episode as you’ll learn a lot about the Japanese New Yearand its traditions and the foods that we eat during this festive holiday.
Season 1 – The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House. 2023 Drama TRAILER for List. 93% Tomatometer 15 Reviews 93% Popcornmeter 50+ Ratings. Two inseparable friends move to Kyoto to chase their ...
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The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House. 2023 | Maturity Rating: U/A 13+ | 1 Season | Drama. Two inseparable friends move to Kyoto to chase their dreams of becoming maiko, but decide to pursue different passions while living under the same roof. Starring: Nana Mori,Natsuki Deguchi,Aju Makita. Watch all you want.
Jan 19, 2023 · Each of the credits sequences that open The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House ’s nine episodes ends with an invitation to indulge. A bowl of chicken, noodles, and silky egg sauce promises ...
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