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S15 E6 Amanda Freitag

Instructional & Educational

TV-G

24m

Nov 10, 2017

Amanda Freitag sears Pork Chops with Crispy Pancetta, while Ming whips up a Pork Scaloppini with Lap Chong and Leek Salsa, and Caramelized Apples.

Season 15, 26 Episodes

Simply Ming - Carla Hall

It’s time for coconut with Carla Hall, co-host of The Chew! Carla makes Calaloo—a Crab and Coconut Spinach Soup—and Cassava in Coconut Sauce while Ming counters with a Creamless Watercress Soup with Honey Apple Salsa and Coconut Shrimp.

Simply Ming - Jacques Pepin

The legendary Jacques Pépin and his granddaughter swing by Ming’s loft to make Curly Dogs with Pickle Relish, Mayogrette Dressing, and Potato Salad. Ming cooks up some quick Chinese Sausage Buns. Simple ingredients make delicious dishes!

Simply Ming - Aaron Sanchez

One of the world’s most distinguished Latin chefs, Aarón Sánchez – judge on Chopped and Masterchef – visits Ming in his loft to cook his Albóndigas Tacos, while Ming makes Beef and Salted Watercress Scallion Pancakes.

Simply Ming - Barbara Lynch

James Beard Award-winner, author, and creator of eight Boston restaurants Barbara Lynch cooks a Ricotta Ravioli with Black Olive Croutons and a Simple Tomato Pan Sauce, as Ming makes an Asian-inspired Ginger Edamame Ravioli.

Simply Ming - Todd English

Ming’s longtime friend Chef Todd English, known for his restaurants across the US, shares how he makes a Cauliflower Risotto: Italian style. Ming puts his own spin on this trendy vegetable with a Soy-Honey-Lime Beer-Battered Cauliflower.

Simply Ming - Amanda Freitag

Amanda Freitag,

Amanda Freitag sears Pork Chops with Crispy Pancetta, while Ming whips up a Pork Scaloppini with Lap Chong and Leek Salsa, and Caramelized Apples.

Simply Ming - Rick Bayless

PBS’s own Chef Rick Bayless shares his Mexican flavors with some Mexican Street Corn Tacos with Homemade Corn Tortillas, while Ming makes his new Egg Omelet Wrap with a Corn, Tomato, Watercress, and Fermented Black Bean Salsa.

Simply Ming - Tiffani Faison

Tiffani Faison,

Top Chef alum Tiffani Faison head outside to make some Grilled Tandoori Chicken with a Fresh Tomato and Herb Salad. Meanwhile, Ming cooks up a Tea-Smoked Whole Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and a Fermented Black Bean Pesto.

Simply Ming - Matthew Peters

Matthew Peters,

Ming toasts Per Se’s Executive Sous Chef Mathew Peters for winning 2017’s Bocuse d’Or competition! Matt cooks his winning Chicken and Crayfish, while Ming does a Surf-and-Turf Dark Chicken and Shrimp Stir Fry with Snap Peas and 3-2-1 Sauce.

Simply Ming - Ken Oringer

Ken Oringer, owner of restaurants all over Boston and beyond, joins Ming to cook up a crowd favorite: fried chicken. Ken prepares an out-of-this-world Fried Chicken Sandwich with a Kimchi Brine, while Ming makes a Fried Chicken Bahn Mi.

Simply Ming - Mom and Pops

Our favorite couple is back—yes, Mom and Pops! They prepare a Steamed Whole Fish with zesty chiles, inspired by Ming’s trip to China with Pops. Then, Ming makes a family favorite: Spicy Ground Pork Stir Fry with Whole Wheat Scallion Pita.

Simply Ming - Adam Richman

Ming and Adam Richman, host of Man V. Food and Man Finds Food, mix up a fun Port-Au-Prince Sour. Then, it’s on to their own styles of BLTs. Adam makes a Salmon BLT while Ming prepares a Kosher BLT without the bacon, lettuce, or tomato!

Simply Ming - Joanne Chang

Joanne Chang of Boston’s Flour franchises prepares Vietnamese Espresso Ice Cream-filled Profiteroles with Spicy Ganache. Ming counters with a Pâte à Choux Two Ways—Tea Smoked Salmon with Cream Cheese, Chives and Lemon, and Devil’s Balls.

Simply Ming - Chris Hastings

Chris Hastings,

Southern chef Chris Hastings joins Ming to prepare classic Southern flavors with his Creamy Shrimp and Grits. Then, Ming cooks Jook, a savory rice porridge, with a brown and white mixed House rice. Prepare yourself for East meets South!

Simply Ming - Jamie Bissonnette

Jamie Bissonnette,

James Beard Award-winning Chef Jamie Bissonnette turns up the heat with eggplant! While Jamie prepares a Spicy Shrimp with Thai Eggplant, Ming cooks eggplant with an Asian twist – a tasty, spicy Sichuan Eggplant dish called Yu Xiang Qie Zi.

Simply Ming - Seamus Mullen

Seamus Mullen, the owner of NY’s Boqueria, shares his health-focused philosophy as he prepares a Lamb Meatball Stew with Quinoa, Baby Carrots, Sugar Snap Peas, and Herbs. Ming complements with a Lamb and Leek Pilaf with Lemon Cucumber Tzatziki.

Simply Ming - Leah Cohen

It’s time for a crowd favorite—chicken wings! Chef Leah Cohen, the owner of Pig and Khao in New York, cooks up her Korean Honey Butter Chicken Wings, while Ming matches with his famed Blue Ginger Laos Chicken Wings. Two twists on a classic!

Simply Ming - Michael Schlow

Michael Schlow,

Chef Michael Schlow, named Best Chef Northeast by the James Beard Foundation, joins Ming to prepare an Italian Spicy Seafood Stew called Cacciucco. Ming complements with his tasty Thai Seafood Stew. It’s stew two ways!

Simply Ming - Wild Cod with Gisli Matthias Audunsson

Wild Cod with Gisli Matthias Audunsson,

Join Ming On the Road as he explores Iceland’s coastline and joins in the tradition of using 100% of their country’s key fish, cod. Forage for “sea truffles” to use in a Whole Roasted Cod Head and try Ming’s Rice Paper-wrapped Cod.

Simply Ming - Icelandic Lamb with Thrainn Freyr Vigfusson

Icelandic Lamb with Thrainn Freyr Vigfusson,

Visit a farm that’s herded Icelandic lamb for five generations. Stop by a Lebanese and Moroccan-inspired restaurant for Grilled Lamb Ribs while Ming cooks a Lamb Fried Rice. And don’t forget to stop at Iceland’s famous lamb hot dog stand!

Simply Ming - Arctic Char with Fanney Dora Sigurjonsdottir, Vodka cocktail

Arctic Char with Fanney Dora Sigurjonsdottir, Vodka cocktail,

Ming and Fanney Dora Sigurjonsdottir visit the Reyka Vodka distillery, then they grab groceries to cook some Arctic char.

Simply Ming - Langoustine & Tomatoes with Axel Bjorn Claussen

Langoustine & Tomatoes with Axel Bjorn Claussen,

Can’t visit Iceland without experiencing its geothermal energy. Tour a tomato greenhouse that runs off geothermal energy. Shake up explosive cocktails, sauté Icelandic langoustine, and make a splash at Iceland’s first public hot spring.

Simply Ming - Minnesota with Jamie Malone

Minnesota with Jamie Malone,

Ming goes to Minneapolis to see what makes this foodie hub unique. Head to Spoon and Stable for a Salmon Mi Cuit; stop at Grand Café for a Salmon en Papillote; fire up the grill at Boom Island Park to make a Whole Grilled Salmon.

Simply Ming - Fish & Chips with Craig Maw

Fish & Chips with Craig Maw,

England welcomes Ming with a classic fish and chips. After picking out fresh cod and haddock at one of England’s biggest fish auctions, he challenges Chef Craig Maw and his partner, whose take on fish and chips won them “Best of 2017.”

Simply Ming - Simon Hulstone

Simon Hulstone,

Ming takes in the English Riviera where he tastes some countryside soft cheeses and regional wines. The wines are paired with cod prepared two ways.

Simply Ming - Daniel Galmiche

Daniel Galmiche,

Ming wraps up his tour in London with star French chef Daniel Galmiche. Join them to sample and source some smoked fish, prepare a cocktail or two, pan-fry some steelhead trout, and make a trout “pho” with lemon-ginger broth.

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Simply Ming

Instructional & Educational

TV-G

5 Seasons

24m

Take your home cooking to a whole new level. The James Beard and Emmy Award-nominated series feature mouthwatering recipes, celebrity appearances, and culinary road trips – all inspired by Ming Tsai's signature East-West culinary style.

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