Vodcasts
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- PANER a L'ANGLAISE: Ming takes our viewers through the pivotal technique of the day, paner a l'anglaise, a three-step breading method using flour, egg, and breadcrumbs. It's the best way to seal in the moisture of whatever you're sauteing or frying.
- COOKING VEGETABLES FOR KIDS: Getting kids to eat their vegetables is challenging. On this SIMPLY MING vodcast, Ming shows viewers how to get something green into those little maws.
- SUSHI RICE: Iron Chef Morimoto shows Ming how he makes his world-class Sushi Rice. From start to finish we learn how he polishes his rice; cleans his rice, cooks his rice and adds his homemade sous.
- USING BUTTER IN PASTRY: On this SIMPLY MING vodcast, Ming is going to show you how grasping one small but important rule -- using chilled butter - will allow you to bake countless desserts with just a few ingredients in quantities you can eyeball.
- OVEN-ROASTING VEGETABLES: One of the best ways to cook vegetables is to roast them because it concentrates their flavor. Chef Ming Tsai of SIMPLY MING demonstrates this technique with sweet potatoes, red onions, thyme and olive oil. Delicious!
- VINAIGRETTE: On this SIMPLY MING vodcast, Ming will show you how to make two different versions of this must-have dressing using the two main ingredients of any homemade vinaigrette -- Dijon mustard and fresh shallots.
- POUNDING MEAT: One of the best ways to give yourself more options with meat and fish is pound them. It tenderizes the meat, makes it thinner for faster cooking, and makes less go farther.
- BUTTERFLYING: you may think the culinary technique of butterflyinMing will show viewers that Butterflying is really a straightforward technique that's great for speeding up cooking time and offering many more options.
- BREAKING DOWN A FISH: On this special SIMPLY MING vodcast, Chef Ming Tsai takes us to the kitchen at Iron Chef Morimoto's Napa Valley restaurant -- Namu. Here the sushi master himself will show us the correct way to break down a fish.
- PRESSURE COOKERS: Did you know that pressure cookers can cut your cooking time down by more than half In this SIMPLY MING vodcast, Ming takes the fear out of using a pressure cooker when he cooks up a delicious, simple chicken dish.
- PAN ROASTING: Pan-roasting is a technique Ming uses all the time at Blue Ginger—start searing something on the stove, and finish it off in the oven. It's a chef's technique all home cooks should add to their repertoire. Ming will show you how on this weeks vodcast.
- SINGAPORE HAWKER STALL DRINK: Ming takes us on the road to Singapore in this special SIMPLY MING vodcast. Chef Tsai enjoys a typical Singaporian drink at a hawker stall in Gluttons Bay. Delish!
- BREAKING DOWN AND PORTIONING SALMON: Do you know what to do when your kid or a friend brings you a whole fish In this SIMPLY MING vodcast, Chef Ming Tsai is going to show you how to get at that tasty fresh filet the right way!
- TEQUILA: Chef Ming Tsai visits San Francisco's famous Mexican restaurant and tequila bar --Tommy's. Owner and world-renowned tequila expert, Julio Bermejo, teaches Ming that tequila is far more than just the main ingredient in a margarita!
- BREAKING DOWN A CHICKEN: Breaking down a chicken. Chef Ming Tsai considers this one of the most important techniques for a home cook to master. In this SIMPLY MING vodcast he is going to show you just how much more mileage you can get out of a whole bird!
- SINGAPORE: DUMPLINGS: Ming shows us how dumplings are made when he visits the kitchen at world famous -- Din Tai Fung. Ming and his guide will walk us through, step by step, the painstakingly detailed way in which these delicious dumplings are made and devoured.
- INFUSING FLAVOR INTO PASTA: Chefs from Asia to Italy agree the best way to infuse your noodles with flavor is to saute them. On this SIMPLY MING vodcast, Chef Ming Tsai will teach this important technique that many home cooks skip!
- SINGAPORE: CARROT CAKE: On this special SIMPLY MING vodcast, Chef Ming Tsai will show how Carrot Cake is made -- Singapore-style - when he visits and outdoor hawker stall market where this national dish is served up fresh on the spot!
- SINGAPORE: COCKTAIL: At Singapore's 2am Dessert Bar, Chef Ming Tsai meets up with an Ex-Pat who creates a signature cocktail for him using delicious local ingredients.
- SINGAPORE: JUMBO CRAB: Singapore is known for crab dishes and Ming wouldn't miss out on learning how they're made! Join him on this very special SIMPLY MING vodcast as he goes behind-the-scenes at Jumbo Crab to learn how this world-famous Singapore dish is created -- 2 ways!
- SINGAPORE: BOTANIC GARDEN: Blue Ginger is an ingredient near and dear to the heart of our Chef Ming Tsai. In this SIMPLY MING vodcast from Singapore, Ming learns about some very special species of ginger when he ventures into Singapore's Botanic Garden.
- Simply Ming Favorites: Vinegar: Chef Ming Tsai takes us to Kotobukiya Market in Cambridge to show us the variety of vinegars they carry.
- Simply Ming Favorites: Orange Beef: Simply Ming's Ming Tsai learns just how Chinese restaurants make their delicious Orange Beef.
- Simply Ming Favorites: Curry: Public television's Ming Tsai takes a trip to South Africa with Colin Cowie to learn more about curry.
- Simply Ming Favorites: Melons: Chef Ming Tsai visits Steve Verril of Verrill Farms in Concord, MA to learn more about melons.
- Simply Ming Favorites: Banana Leaf: Simply Ming's Ming Tsai visits friend Kenny Chan and learns how he uses banana leaves in his kitchen.
- Simply Ming Favorites: Dashi: Ming Tsai visits Chef Ting Yen of Oiishi to see what he does with dashi.
- Simply Ming Favorites: Horseradish: Public television's Ming Tsai takes a trip to the Victory Garden and learns about growing horseradish.
- Simply Ming Favorites: Jalapeno: Chef Ming Tsai visits Steve Verril of Verrill Farms in Concord, MA to learn more about jalapenos.
- Simply Ming Favorites: Shopping for Miso: Chef Ming Tsai takes us to Kotobukiya Market in Cambridge to show us how to shop for miso.
- Breaking Down a Chicken: Learn the correct way to break down a chicken into legs, breasts, wings, carcass, etc.
- Chopping Herbs: Chef Ming Tsai shows you the best way to chop herbs, including basil, mint, parsley, and cilantro.
- Cutting Cucumbers: Chef Ming Tsai shows you how to cut cucumbers using both a knife and a mandoline.
- Corn Basics: Chef Ming Tsai shows you how to dekernel corn using a knife and makes a corn salsa with tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and lime.
- Dicing Onions: Chef Ming Tsai shows you how to dice an onion, including mincing shallots.
- Dicing Peppers: Chef Ming Tsai shows you how to break down and dice bell, serrano, and jalapeno chile peppers.
- Filetting Salmon: Chef Ming Tsai shows you how to fillet a whole salmon.
- Tossing Food in a Pan: Chef Ming Tsai shows you how to toss food in a pan.
- Mango and Papaya: Chef Ming Tsai shows you how to peel mangos and papayas.
- Ginger Basics: Chef Ming Tsai shows you how to buy, chop, and mince ginger.
- Potato Basics: Chef Ming Tsai shows you how to buy, chop, and mince ginger.
- Prepping Melons: Chef Ming Tsai shows you how to buy and prep a melon.
- Prepping Mushrooms: Chef Ming Tsai shows you how to buy, clean, and prep mushrooms for a saute.
- Roll-Cutting: Chef Ming Tsai shows you how to cut vegetables using a rolling technique.
- Pan-Searing Scallops: Chef Ming Tsai shows you how to buy and pan-sear sea scallops.
- Sharpening Knives: Chef Ming Tsai shows you how to sharpen your kitchen knives.
- Shrimp Basics: Chef Ming Tsai shows you how to de-vein and brine shrimp.
- Shucking Oysters: Chef Ming Tsai shows you how to shuck oysters.
- Supreme Technique: Citrus: Chef Ming Tsai shows you how to use the supreme technique on oranges and lemons.
- Wine Basics: Chef Ming Tsai shows you how to open a bottle of wine.
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