Beef Sukiyaki with Stuffed Mushrooms
Title: Chef at the Zen House in Hermantown.
Cook-off dish: Beef sukiyaki with stuffed mushrooms.
Strategy for the competition: Just being prepared, having everything set up and ready to go.
Years of professional cooking experience: 1.
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Cuisine specialty: Japanese.
Culinary secret weapons: My batter and sauces.
Do you use cast iron in your cooking? Yes, mostly for sukiyaki and shabu-shabu.
What's the best use of cast iron? Holding the heat and cooking everything.
Weirdest thing you've ever eaten: It's hard to say. I've eaten so many odd dishes.
Food you won't go near: I'll eat anything.
Craziest recipe you ever tried to create? My Buddha Roll, a giant sushi roll with every vegetable around.
Culinary inspiration: My father and grandmother.
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Favorite TV cooking show: "Iron Chef."
What do you think of "Iron Chef" and "Top Chef"? They are fun to watch to see what they create.
