Simply Ming Season 17 Episodes

Episode 1

Andrew Zimmern

Sat, Oct 5, 2019

Shrimp etouffee; a classic salt and pepper head on shrimp served over rice; guest chef Andrew Zimmern.

Episode 2

Jacques Pépin

Sat, Oct 12, 201924 mins

Arctic char with tomato and mini savory cheesecakes; arctic char poached in olive oil and served with sushi rice cakes; guest chef Jacques Pépin.

Episode 3

Kristen Kish

Sat, Oct 19, 201925 mins

Crispy rice with crab, bacon and a saffron aioli; tuna poke with avocado lime puree; guest chef Kristen Kish

Episode 4

Jonathan Waxman

Sat, Oct 26, 201925 mins

Cooking chicken under a brick; black pepper lobster with lemongrass fried rice; guest chef Jonathan Waxman.

Episode 5

Rick Bayless

Sat, Nov 2, 2019

Grilled swordfish with asparagus and pasilla crema; ponzu marinated swordfish with asparagus corn salsa; guest chef Rick Bayless.

Episode 6

Carla Hall

Sat, Nov 9, 2019

Fried fish Southern style with black-eyed pea salad and a hot sauce vinaigrette; Thai bird chili tempura fish with maitakes and a black bean-Thai basil sauce; guest chef Carla Hall.

Episode 7

Susur Lee

Sat, Nov 16, 201925 mins

Grilled eggplant on polenta crouton served with a tuna XO and arugula salad with a lemon and olive oil dressing; tuna tataki served with eggplant caviar and curry oil.

Episode 8

Joanne Chang

Sat, Nov 23, 201922 mins

Plum upside-down cake topped with whipped cream; duck spring rolls and a sweet and tart plum sauce.

Episode 9

Sara Moulton

Sat, Nov 30, 201925 mins

Buffalo chicken orzo; Blue Dragon's house chicken sandwich

Episode 10

Dr. William Li

Sat, Dec 7, 201925 mins

Healthy recipes include chicken coconut curry and extra virgin olive oil-poached chicken thighs.

Episode 11

Amanda Freitag

Sat, Dec 14, 201925 mins

Amanda Freitag, known for her role as a judge on Chopped, Amanda prepares Duck Breast with Pine Nut Relish, followed by Ming who does a Tea-Smoked Duck Breast with Gingered Peaches and Watercress Salad. It's duck two ways!

Episode 12

Ken Oringer

Sat, Dec 21, 2019

King crab nachos with nduja queso fundido; rice cake nachos topped with a vegetarian beef substitute.

Episode 13

Michael Schlow

Sat, Dec 28, 201925 mins

Spicy shrimp with fregola and chickpeas; a colorful togarashi shrimp with miso risotto, edamame and watercress.

Episode 14

Jamie Bissonnette

Sat, Jan 4, 202025 mins

Classic spaghetti a la carbonara; a dairy-free version of spaghetti a la carbonara with shiitake mushrooms.

Episode 15

Alex Crabb

Sat, Jan 11, 202025 mins

Dandelion gnudi -- gnocchi-like dumplings made with ricotta cheese; vegetarian ravioli stuffed with a plant-based meat substitute topped with a Thai coconut sauce.

Episode 16

Karen Akunowicz

Sat, Jan 18, 202025 mins

Carciofi alla giudia -- deep fried artichokes; shrimp and Jerusalem artichoke toast with a watercress salad.

Episode 17

Avi Shemtov

Sat, Jan 25, 202025 mins

Nduja-sausage shakshuka - a combination of eggs, tomatoes, and spices; fried egg omelet served on brown tic chi shan gruel.

Episode 18

Ming Tsai with Guest William Kovel

Sat, Feb 1, 2020

Pork chops with broccoli rabe and multicolor carrots; pork tonkatsu served on top of a bed of house rice.

Episode 19

On the Road in California: Northern California

Sat, Feb 8, 202025 mins

Sourcing produced at the farmers market at Bay Meadows in San Mateo, California; sashimi at The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse in Palo Alto, Calfornia; cooking up a kimchi feast of spaetzle and pork scallions.

Episode 20

On the Road in California: Santa Cruz

Sat, Feb 15, 202025 mins

Tortilla manufacturer in El Pueblo Market; "Lost Island Taco" with pulled pork and pineapple salsa; vegetarian inside out tacos with an abundance of cheese.

Episode 21

On the Road in California: Monterey

Sat, Feb 22, 202025 mins

Monterey Abalone Co. in Monterey, Calif.; grilled abalone

Episode 22

On the Road in California: San Jose

Sat, Feb 29, 202025 mins

Veggielution; oven-roasted octopus with potatoes and garlic spinach; a Caesar salad with octopus croutons; Portuguese custard tarts.

Episode 23

Jody Adams

Sat, Mar 7, 2020

Spicy vadouvan curried scallops; braised pork shoulder.

Episode 24

On the Road in Hawaii: Isaac Boncaco

Sat, Mar 14, 2020

The Ali'i Kula Lavender Farm; lavender grilled rice cakes with Hawaiian ahi poke; grilled spicy tuna maki sushi roll; Maui lavender Arnold Palmer.

Episode 25

On the Road in Hawaii: Ed Kenney

Sat, Mar 21, 2020

A tour of MA'O Organic Farms; TYKU mojito; I'a lawalu with chili pepper water; macadamia curried opah with farm vegetables.

Episode 26

On the Road in Hawaii: Mom & Pops

Sat, Mar 28, 2020