Season 1

1. Black Bean and Garlic Sauce

30m

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.

2. Soy Kaffir Lime Syrup

30m

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.

3. Master Chicken Broth

30m

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.

4. Blue Ginger Cracker Dough

30m

5. Thai-Lime Dipping Sauce

30m

6. Hoisin-Lime Sauce

30m

7. Soy Dijon Marinade

30m

8. Three Vinegar Syrup

30m

9. Bittersweet Chocolate Ganache

30m

10. Black Pepper Garlic Sauce

30m

11. Curry Ginger Oil

30m

12. Cucumber Kimchee

30m

13. Ginger Fuji Apple Chutney

30m

14. Five-Spice Chile Tea Rub

30m

15. Spiced Panko Bread Crumbs

30m

16. Tahitian Creme Anglaise

30m

17. Spicy Mango Salsa

30m

18. Carrot Chipotle Syrup

30m

19. Shallot Soy Vinaigrette

30m

20. Butter Shortbread Dough

30m

21. Traditional Spicy Sambal

30m

22. Master Meat Broth

30m

23. Asian Pesto

30m

24. Tropical Fruit Salsa

30m

25. Miso-Citrus Marinade

30m

26. Five-Herb Vinaigrette

30m