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January 1, 1970

Season 1

01. Black Bean and Garlic Sauce

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.

30min

02. Soy Kaffir Lime Syrup

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.

30min

03. Master Chicken Broth

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.

30min

04. Blue Ginger Cracker Dough

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30min

05. Thai-Lime Dipping Sauce

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30min

06. Hoisin-Lime Sauce

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30min

07. Soy Dijon Marinade

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30min

08. Three Vinegar Syrup

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30min

09. Bittersweet Chocolate Ganache

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30min

10. Black Pepper Garlic Sauce

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30min

11. Curry Ginger Oil

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30min

12. Cucumber Kimchee

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30min

13. Ginger Fuji Apple Chutney

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30min

14. Five-Spice Chile Tea Rub

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30min

15. Spiced Panko Bread Crumbs

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30min

16. Tahitian Creme Anglaise

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30min

17. Spicy Mango Salsa

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30min

18. Carrot Chipotle Syrup

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30min

19. Shallot Soy Vinaigrette

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30min

20. Butter Shortbread Dough

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30min

21. Traditional Spicy Sambal

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30min

22. Master Meat Broth

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30min

23. Asian Pesto

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30min

24. Tropical Fruit Salsa

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30min

25. Miso-Citrus Marinade

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30min

26. Five-Herb Vinaigrette

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30min