Kakiage can be made of many ingredi­ents ... and spring onions (for flavour and colour). As with all my recipes, I use fresh shrimp, but if you’re pressed for time, use 450g (16oz) of shelled ...

The nuns of Otowasan Kannonji Temple show us how to make kakiage tempura with burdock root ... A simple but delicious recipe, perfect with the traditional New Year's Eve meal of soba noodles.

Marc creates Japanese-style fritters with rainbow veggies. Maki uses sweet-and-sour chicken to make some funky Chinese steamed buns. We also meet a Dutch family who has embraced slow life, slow food!