Simply Ming Season 1 Episodes

Episode 1

Black Bean and Garlic Sauce

Sat, Oct 11, 2003 30 mins

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.

Episode 2

Soy Kaffir Lime Syrup

Sat, Oct 18, 2003 30 mins

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.

Episode 3

Master Chicken Broth

Tue, Oct 28, 2003 30 mins

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.

Episode 4

Blue Ginger Cracker Dough

Sat, Nov 1, 2003 30 mins

Episode 5

Thai-Lime Dipping Sauce

Sat, Nov 8, 2003 30 mins

Episode 6

Hoisin-Lime Sauce

Sat, Nov 15, 2003 30 mins

Episode 7

Soy Dijon Marinade

Sat, Nov 22, 2003 30 mins

Episode 8

Three Vinegar Syrup

Sat, Nov 29, 2003 30 mins

Episode 9

Bittersweet Chocolate Ganache

Fri, Dec 5, 2003 30 mins

Episode 10

Black Pepper Garlic Sauce

Fri, Dec 12, 2003 30 mins

Episode 11

Curried Ginger Oil

Sat, Dec 13, 2003 30 mins

Episode 12

Cucumber Kimchee

Sat, Dec 20, 2003 30 mins

Episode 13

Ginger Fuji Apple Chutney

Sat, Dec 27, 2003 30 mins

Episode 14

Five Spice Chile Tea Rub

Tue, Jan 20, 2004 30 mins

Episode 15

Spiced Panko Bread Crumbs

Sat, Jan 17, 2004 30 mins

Episode 16

Tahitian Creme Anglaise

Sat, Jan 24, 2004 30 mins

Episode 17

Spicy Mango Salsa

Sat, Jan 31, 2004 30 mins

Episode 18

Carrot Chipotle Syrup

Fri, Feb 6, 2004 30 mins

Episode 19

Shallot Soy Vinaigrette

Sat, Feb 7, 2004 30 mins

Episode 20

Butter Shortbread Dough

Sat, Feb 14, 2004 30 mins

Episode 21

Traditional Spicy Sambal

Sat, Feb 21, 2004 30 mins

Episode 22

Master Meat Broth

Sat, Feb 28, 2004 30 mins

Episode 23

Asian Pesto

Tue, Mar 9, 2004 30 mins

Episode 24

Tropical Fruit Salsa

Mon, Mar 29, 2004 30 mins

Episode 25

Miso-Citrus Marinade

Tue, Apr 6, 2004 30 mins

Episode 26

Five-Herb Vinaigrette

Sat, Mar 27, 2004 30 mins