Simply Ming Season 6 Episodes

Episode 1

Thai Basil; Butter

Fri, Oct 10, 2008 30 mins

Savory Thai Basil is combined with smooth, creamy butter for the premiere episode of SIMPLY MING's sixth season. Chef Ming Tsai creates this East-West pairing for three recipes that take Italian food much farther East. First, Ming simplifies dinner with an all-in-one recipe - Sweet Potato Ravioli with Basil-Brown Butter, an easy dish that uses wonton skins for the ravioli shells.

Episode 2

Coconut; Molasses

Fri, Jan 7, 2011 30 mins

he robust sweet flavor of molasses, a versatile, yet underused, western ingredient, is paired with rich coconut milk for this week's serving of SIMPLY MING. Chef Ming Tsai demonstrates an East-West dish with a hint of sweet and sour from molasses and lime juice - Coconut Braised Chicken with Carrots. In his travels to Chicago, Ming visits Chef Rick Bayless in the test kitchen at Frontera Grill.

Episode 3

Ponzu; Cranberries

Sat, Oct 18, 2008 30 mins

he tangy flavors of ponzu from the East and cranberries from the West pack a big punch in this week's SIMPLY MING recipes. In the studio kitchen, Chef Ming Tsai makes a Cranberry Shrimp Ceviche, an easy appetizer that balances citrus with the sweetness of jicama and coconut. Ming combines the ingredient duo in one pot to stir up Fried Duck Tossed in Ponzu-Cranberry Sauce.

Episode 4

Ginger; Lemons

Sat, Oct 25, 2008 30 mins

Chef Ming Tsai introduces a dynamic East-West duo - the spicy-sweet flavor of ginger combined with the zest of lemons. In the SIMPLY MING studio kitchen, Ginger Lemon Chicken with Ginger Wild Rice proves to be a simplified supper that can be made from start-to-finish in one roasting pan. Next up, an elegant, healthy dish that is sure to please - Steamed Ginger Dover Sole with Lemon-Cucumber Carpaccio.

Episode 5

Hot Water Dough; Shallots

Wed, Nov 26, 2008 30 mins

The simplicity of hot water dough combined with the French ingredient, shallots, makes a delicious combination of East-West flavors for this week's SIMPLY MING dishes. Chef Ming Tsai whips up Shallot Pancakes, his version of the Chinese classic scallion pancakes.

Episode 6

Lychees; Champagne

Sun, Nov 16, 2008 27 mins

The sweet tropical fruit lychee is paired with bubbly champagne in three recipes for this week's serving of SIMPLY MING. Putting a spin on the perfect cocktail, Chef Ming Tsai makes Best Ever Kir Royal with Champagne-Honey Granita.

Episode 7

Tamari; Hot Pepper Sauce

Wed, Dec 10, 2008 30 mins

The mellow flavor of tamari soy sauce and fiery hot pepper sauce are the dynamic East-West duo in this week's SIMPLY MING recipes. Adding a twist to Buffalo New York's famed wings, Chef Ming Tsai creates Hot and Spicy Wings with the East-West pair. Then, Ming makes the Best Bloody Mary Ever by kicking up the flavor with a knockout recipe.

Episode 8

Star Anise; Cranberries

Sun, Nov 30, 2008 27 mins

Star Anise and cranberries make a savory and sweet East-West pair in this week's helping of SIMPLY MING. Chef Ming Tsai prepares an all-in-one Cranberry Red Roast Braised Pork Shoulder, a twist on the classic Chinese red roast preparation.

Episode 9

Madras Curry; Olives

Sat, Dec 6, 2008 27 mins

Madras Curry and Olives may seem like an unlikely pair, but this East-West duo works well together in this week's SIMPLY MING dishes. In the studio kitchen, Chef Ming Tsai makes an all-in-one Eggplant-Olive Tapenade with Pita Chips, an easy appetizer that you will want to make every time you entertain! Ming combines the ingredient pair in one pot to create a deeply-flavored Roasted Curry Chicken with Olive Orzo Stuffing.

Episode 10

Edamames; Olive Oil

Sat, Dec 13, 2008 27 mins

The buttery flavor of edamame pairs wonderfully with olive oil for the delicious East-West recipes featured in this Jose and Mingweek's helping of SIMPLY MING. Chef Ming Tsai prepares Steamed Edamames tossed with Olive Oil, Lemon, and Sea Salt - a snack that will keep you coming back for more! For an all-in-one dish, Ming uses the ingredient duo to make Chicken Fusilli with Edamames and Shiitakes.

Episode 11

Chile Oil; Sweet Potatoes

Sat, Dec 20, 2008 27 mins

Sweet potatoes and chile oil make for a sweet and spicy East-West duo in this week's SIMPLY MING recipes. Chef Ming Ming and Michael SchwartzTsai makes an all-in-one Chile Chicken with Sweet Potato Tamale. Then, Ming's off to Miami to cook with one of Florida's favorite chefs, Michael Schwartz, who uses the East-West combination to make Grilled Sweet Potatoes with Celery Salad, Toasted Walnuts and Chile Oil Vinaigrette.

Episode 12

Soba Noodles; Pancetta

Sat, Dec 27, 2008 27 mins

Japanese soba noodles are paired with flavorful Italian pancetta in three recipes for this week's serving of SIMPLY MING. Putting a spin on the Italian classic, Chef Ming Tsai makes a deeply-flavored Soba Noodle Carbonara. Then, Ming creates all-in-one Soba Noodle-Shrimp Pancakes, a delicious meal that is sure to please! Sharing his version of a traditional Japanese soup, Ming uses one pot to cook up Soba Noodle Soup.

Episode 13

Dashi; Parsley

Sat, Jan 3, 2009 27 mins

Episode 14

Lemongrass; Cream Cheese

Sat, Jan 10, 2009 27 mins

Episode 15

Tamarind: Brown Sugar

Sat, Jan 17, 2009 27 mins

Episode 16

Miso: Butter

Sat, Jan 24, 2009 27 mins

Episode 17

Silken Tofu; Zucchini

Sat, Jan 31, 2009 27 mins

Episode 18

Kochu Jang; Worcestershire Sauce

Sat, Feb 7, 2009 27 mins

Episode 19

Thai Curry Paste and Buttermilk

Sat, Feb 14, 2009 27 mins

Episode 20

Sambal; Creme Fraiche

Sat, Feb 21, 2009 27 mins

Episode 21

Galangal; Jalapeno

Sat, Feb 28, 2009 27 mins

Episode 22

Kechap Manis; Black Pepper

Sat, Mar 7, 2009 27 mins

Episode 23

Maitake Mushrooms; Blood Oranges

Sat, Mar 14, 2009 27 mins

Episode 24

Shaoxing Wine; Figs

Sat, Mar 21, 2009 27 mins

Episode 25

Sushi Rice; White Wine

Sat, Mar 28, 2009 27 mins

Sushi rice is paired with white wine in four all-in-one East-West recipes for this week's serving of SIMPLY MING. Chef Ming Tsai makes Shiitake Sushi Rice Risotto, a dish that can work as a hearty appetizer or entree. Then, Ming makes Lemongrass Mussel Paella, a meal inspired by the classic national dish of Spain. Later, Ming demonstrates another variation of the East-West pair with a Turkey Sausage Pilaf.

Episode 26

Hoisin and Tomatoes

Sat, Mar 28, 2009 27 mins