Ming Tsai: Simply Ming
Ming Tsai, Chef/Owner of the world-renowned East/West bistro, Blue Ginger, Emmy award winning host of the Food Network's East Meets West and Ming's Quest, and author of two cookbooks, Blue Ginger and Simply Ming, invites you into his kitchen with his cooking show, Simply Ming, which centers around a varied selection of master recipes — intensely flavored sauces, pestos, salsas, dressings, rubs, and more that can be made in advance and then used during the week to prepare tasty and exciting dishes quickly — often in 30 minutes or less!
If you're getting tired of the same ingredients, chef Ming Tsai dishes up easy solutions that will have fantastic East-West food on your table fast! By using one of Ming's master recipes, anyone can create a variety of dishes, keeping dining at home interesting and fun — whether you are a beginner or an experienced chef. Each 156-minute episode of Simply Ming features:
- Master recipes: Utilizing no more than eight versatile ingredients, Ming whips up rubs, pastes,
and vinaigrettes to serve as the foundation for delicious dinners throughout the week.
Episode 1 — Curry Tea Rub, Shrimp Mousse, Citrus Herbal Tea Rub, Spicy Black Bean Aioli, Jasmine Caramel Sauce, and Red Roasting Braising Liquid. Run Time: 156 minutes.
Episode 2 — Cranberry Teriyaki Glaze, Lychee Mango Puree, Tomato Kaffir Lime Salsa, Hot Water Dough, Green Curry Paste, Sweet and Sour Cranberry Chutney. Run Time: 156 minutes.
Episode 3 — Garlic Ginger Stir Fry Sauce, Miso-Shallot Vinaigrette, Lychee Cranberry Salsa, Master Dashi Broth, Master Vegetarian Broth, and Kaffir Lime Shallot Sambal. Run Time: 156 minutes. - Guest chefs: From world-renowned chefs such as Jacques Pepin to Martin Yan, Ming invites guests to test out the versatility of his master recipes by creating a new dish.
- Food and wine pairings: Selecting the perfect bottle of champagne, wine, or beer to accompany a meal is a challenge faced by most. Ming provides guidance on making the best choices.
- Side trips: Ming goes on the road to uncover the secrets behind selecting the best ingredients, from the sweetest caramel to the freshest shrimp and local lobster.
Cooking with Friends & Family — Join Ming Tsai as he and a great group of guest chefs find inspiration from his East-West pantry and from surprise ingredients that range from exotic fruits and vegetables to meats and fish. "I want to bring you into the mind of the chef; we went into the studio and on the road with no recipes, no thought of what we would be making — using our pantry or favorite markets as inspiration," says Ming. "We want to show you how you can shop in your own pantry and create delicious dinners on the fly."
Ming highlights techniques to help viewers at home, from filleting a fish to sharing a technique for cooking veggies kids will love. Together with his friends and family, they share their culinary tricks for mouthwatering meals in these six great shows on this 160-minute DVD:
- Ming and Jacques Pepin demonstrate the classic technique of "paner à l’anglaise" to make Panko-Crusted Butterfish with Wasabi-Avocado Crema & Mango Salsa and Paner au Beurre Turkey with Mushroom "Ratatouille."
- Andrew Zimmern, host of "Bizarre Foods" on the Travel Channel, joins Ming to cook two new dishes kids will devour: Turkey Spring Rolls with Hoisin-Lime Dipping Sauce and Bacon Brussels Sprouts and Mixed Vegetables & Tofu with Miso Sabayon.
- Iron Chef Morimoto teaches Sushi 101, as they create Omusubi with Alaskan King Crab Salad and Sashimi Salad—Chirashi Zushi.
- Along with fabulous baker Joanne Chang, Ming shows how grasping one small but important rule can allow viewers to bake countless desserts with just a few ingredients in quantities you can eyeball, including Raspberry-Rhubarb Free Form Crostata.
- Jonathan Waxman, one of the godfathers of New American Cuisine, and Ming use the fantastic technique of oven roasting to create Spicy Oven-Roasted Chicken Breast with Baby Cauliflower and Potatoes and Macadamia Duck with Roasted Vegetables "Waxman" Style.
- Together with his parents, Steven & Iris Tsai, Ming shows us the perfect culinary marriage of chicken, duck, and wine when they create Red Roast Duck with Scallion Pancakes and Coq au Vin.
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