S01 Episode 1

Black Bean and Garlic Sauce

Ming Tsai kicks off his brand-new series with a trip to Boston's Chinatown to demystify fermented black bean and garlic sauce — a favorite of Chinese cooking. Back in the studio, Ming will prepare Wok-stirred Clams and Black Beans, Wok-stirred Beef with Eggplant and Black Beans, Black Bean Pork and Tofu, and a Black Bean Aioli. Guest chef Iris Tsai — Ming's mom! — joins him to make Sizzling Fried Red Snapper with this versatile and simple master sauce.

30 mins

S01 Episode 2

Soy Kaffir Lime Syrup

Ming's version of this Indonesian sweet soy sauce, accented with a hint of kaffir lime, is a favorite at his restaurant, Blue Ginger. Ming demonstrates how this syrup can be glazed over Salmon with Lemon Sushi Rice and used to enhance Chicken Breasts with Asian Slaw. Ming then visits with celebrated guest chef Martin Yan as he makes Steamed Cod with Gingered Swiss Chard.

30 mins

S01 Episode 3

Master Chicken Broth

SIMPLY MING introduces a twist on a classic this week with Ming's Master Chicken Broth, infused with star anise, ginger and soy sauce. Ming cleverly enhances the Western staple with Chinese flavors to create unique dishes such as Ginger-Poached Chicken Breast, Hot and Sour Shrimp Soup, and Lemongrass-Coconut Chicken Soup. Well-known chef Michael Lomonaco arrives as Ming's guest, and together they stir up Shrimp and Vegetable Risotto.

30 mins

S01 Episode 4

Blue Ginger Cracker Dough

30 mins

S01 Episode 5

Thai-Lime Dipping Sauce

30 mins

S01 Episode 6

Hoisin-Lime Sauce

30 mins

S01 Episode 7

Soy Dijon Marinade

30 mins

S01 Episode 8

Three Vinegar Syrup

30 mins

S01 Episode 9

Bittersweet Chocolate Ganache

30 mins

S01 Episode 10

Black Pepper Garlic Sauce

30 mins

S01 Episode 11

Curry Ginger Oil

30 mins

S01 Episode 12

Cucumber Kimchee

30 mins

S01 Episode 13

Ginger Fuji Apple Chutney

30 mins

S01 Episode 14

Five-Spice Chile Tea Rub

30 mins

S01 Episode 15

Spiced Panko Bread Crumbs

30 mins

S01 Episode 16

Tahitian Creme Anglaise

30 mins

S01 Episode 17

Spicy Mango Salsa

30 mins

S01 Episode 18

Carrot Chipotle Syrup

30 mins

S01 Episode 19

Shallot Soy Vinaigrette

30 mins

S01 Episode 20

Butter Shortbread Dough

30 mins

S01 Episode 21

Traditional Spicy Sambal

30 mins

S01 Episode 22

Master Meat Broth

30 mins

S01 Episode 23

Asian Pesto

30 mins

S01 Episode 24

Tropical Fruit Salsa

30 mins

S01 Episode 25

Miso-Citrus Marinade

30 mins

S01 Episode 26

Five-Herb Vinaigrette

30 mins

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