East Meets West with Ming Tsai Episodes
Season 5, Episode 1
Crab Show
Ming flavors crab with the tastes of Asia: Crab Cha Gio with Spicy Mango Dipping Sauce and Crab Noodle Salad and Black Bean and Ginger Dungeness Crab.
Season 5, Episode 2
Entertaining with Hors d'Oeuvres
Ming shows three delicious make-ahead hors d'oeuvres that are perfect for passing at a cocktail party: Tea-steamed Chinese Black Mushrooms with Garlic Chive Fried Rice; Black Bean Clams Casino; Grilled Ponzu Marinated Scallop Lollipops.
Season 5, Episode 3
Wasabi Show
Ming demonstrates how wasabi should be used. Wasabi Bloody Mary with Pickled Lotus; Wasabi Seafood Salad; Wasabi Fried Onions.
Season 5, Episode 4
Cooking Meat with Tea
Cooking with the great antioxidant--tea. Recipes: Grilled Tea-Spiced New York Strip with Garlic Broccoli and Tea-braised Hanger Steak with Root Vegetables.
Season 5, Episode 5
Good Old Dishes Brought Back My Way
Ming brings back some old American favorites his way--Spicy Fried Chicken with Dijon Slaw and Chicken Fried Steak with Country Mash and Soy Vidalia Gravy.
Season 5, Episode 6
Cooking Creatively Out Of Your Basic Pantry
Ming shows how to take the very basics in your pantry and turn them into dinner. Recipes: Herb Chicken Stew and Spicy Vegetarian Peanut Noodle Salad.
Season 5, Episode 7
Salmon Show
Ming prepares salmon using his version of a Hawaiian recipe for raw fish called "lomi" and makes Lomi-style Salmon Tartare with Lilikoi Brown Butter Vinaigrette
Season 5, Episode 8
Desserts: Tea Freezes
Ming incorporates the antioxidant power and flavor of tea into two novel frozen desserts: Black Tea Lychee Sorbet and Green Tea Iced Souffle with Sake Cherries.
Season 5, Episode 9
Desserts: Classic Combos with a Twist
Ming updates a couple of American classic fruit desserts: Baked Crisp with Five-Spiced Apples, Pears and Drunken Prunes, and Banana-Rum Macadamia Flambe with Brown Sugar Ice Cream.
Season 5, Episode 10
2 Dish Show - Pesto Today, Soup Tomorrow
Pesto Today, Soup Tomorrow.... Gnocchi with Asian Pesto and Wild Mushroom Ragout; Pesto Soup with Mushroom Dumplings.
Season 5, Episode 11
My Favorite Way to Eat a Sandwich Show
Ming creates a tailgating feast with his favorite way to eat--with sandwiches. Panko Crusted Chicken Sandwich with Special Spicy Sauce; Teriyaki Burger with Sesame Caesar Salad and Shoestring Potatoes.
Season 5, Episode 12
Salad Show
Ming prepares some wonderful main course salads inspired by Thailand: Chicken and Vegetable Satay with Peanut Somen Noodle Salad; Grilled Tamarind Shrimp Salad with Chili-Lime Vinaigrette.
Season 5, Episode 13
East Meets Italy
Ming unites two great classic soup/stews, one from the east (Japan) and one from the west (Italy), to make Udon Cioppino: Udon Seafood Cioppino with Smoked Dashi Broth and Spiraled Fish Cakes.
Season 5, Episode 14
Beef and Mushroom Show
Ming dresses up the American classic combo of steak and mushrooms: Oven-roasted Beef Tenderloin with Citrus Chanterelle Vinaigrette; Warm Spinach Sesame Roulade; Chanterelle Risotto.
Season 5, Episode 15
Long Island Duck Show
The American Southwest meets the Asian Southeast in an exotically flavored duck dish--Tamarind Glazed Duck Breast with Spicy Rice Tamale and Green Papaya and Corn Salsa.
Season 5, Episode 16
Lamb Goes Mediterranean
Ming makes an East-meets-the-Mediterranean lamb dish--Grilled Lamb with Garlic Jus; Asian Ratatouille; Crispy Yukon Fries.
Season 5, Episode 17
Hawaiian Halibut
Halibut meets Hilo: Macadamia Crusted Halibut with Tropical Fruit Salsa, Coconut Rice and Ponzu Emulsion.
Season 5, Episode 18
Squab Show
Ming brings us another delicious squab recipe and dresses up stir-fry with foie gras: Grilled Rare Squab with Foie Gras Fried Rice and Pomegranate Molasses Sauce.
Season 5, Episode 19
Mussel Show
Ming demonstrates how to turn mussels into either a starter or a main course with Asian flavors, of course. Recipes: Spicy Thai Mussels with Green Papaya, Mussel Potato Salad, and Baked Mussels Persillade.
Season 5, Episode 20
Head-on Prawn Show
Ming cooks with the whole prawn, head and all: Sesame Head-On Prawns with Cucumber Kimchee and Korean Chili Aioli; Sauteed Head-On-Prawns with Ginger Beurre Noisette.
Season 5, Episode 21
All About Foams
Ming tries his hand at the 'foaming,' a technique used as a flavor and texture accent in both savory and sweet dishes: Chestnut and Truffle Cappuccino, Soupe de Poisson with Saffron Garlic Foam, and Strawberry Martini with Lemongrass Foam.
Season 5, Episode 22
East West Holiday Show with Mom and Pops
Ming and his parents join forces to prepare some truly east-west holiday dishes: Mom's Box Foie Gras Dumplings with Honey Shallot Syrup; Chestnut Sweet Potato Stuffing and Gingered Plum Sauce; Pop's Eight Treasure Rice Flambe and Grand Marnier Ice Cream.
Season 5, Episode 23
Asian Beef Dishes with Mom and Pops
Ming's Mom and Pops join him to make a couple of their favorite dishes with spicy Asian beef: Wonton Noodle Soup with Five Spice Beef Shank; Sesame Shao Bing.
Season 5, Episode 24
Cooking with Iron Chef Masuhara Morimoto
Ming cooks with his idol, Iron Chef Masuhara Morimoto--Salmon Carpaccio with Warm Maitake-Thai Basil Salad; Panko Crusted Salmon Roll with Avocado and Grilled Maitake Sauce.
Season 5, Episode 25
Venison Show
Ming takes venison to Asia in an appetizer and main course: Venison Carpaccio with Shiitake Chips and Spiced Venison Loin with Parsnip Puree and Parsley Oil.
Season 5, Episode 26
Soy Bean Show
Great tasting ways to add soybeans to your diet: Caesar Tofu Salad, Steamed Vegetarian Tofu Roll with Soy, and Sambal Chutney Edamame-crusted Ahi Tuni with Daikon Salad.
Season 5, Episode 27
Broccoli Show
Ming gives broccoli a well-deserved makeover: Broccoli-Kaffir Lime Souffle with Its Salad and Seared Madras Haddock with Broccoli Sauce.
Season 5, Episode 28
East Meets England
MIng introduces England to the East by making over two English classics with Asian flavors: Fish and Chips with Chinese Black Vinegar Aioli; Shepherd's Pie with Asian Braised Duck.
Season 5, Episode 29
Weekend Cooking for the Week--The Underrated Bird
Ming offers some recipes to prepare during the weekend that can provide multiple meals for the busy work week: Roasted Turkey with Shiitake Leek Pan Sauce and Candied Yams; Brown Garlic Sweet Potato Soup; Quick Curried Turkey and Pear Salad.
Season 5, Episode 30
Thanksgiving Leftovers
Turning Thanksgiving leftovers into three dishes: Turkey Herb Soup with Corn Stuffing Fritters, Turkey Reuben Melts and Cranberry Creme Brulee.
Season 5, Episode 31
Holiday Entertaining Show
Ming makes some great holiday starters with inspiration from the sea: Oyster-Leek Gratin with Ponzu Sabayon; Kaffir Lime Smoked Salmon Rillette; Lemongrass Oyster Shooters.
Season 5, Episode 32
One Pot Meal and Its Leftovers
Ming makes an East meets Morocco lamb dish and then shows how to turn its leftovers into Greek style Gyros: Rosemary Honey Braised Lamb Shoulder and Mint Jasmati Rice; Sesame Lamb Gyros; Fresh Mint Tea.
Season 5, Episode 33
Ready Set Cook with Rocco Dispirito
Improvising a meal with Rocco DiSpirito: Bouillon of Black Truffles, Artichokes and Matsutakes with Egg Yolk Ravioli; Cod Papillote with Truffle Scales and Bell Pepper Herb Confit; Five-Spiced Ginger Rice Pudding with Golden Plum 'Brulee.'
Season 5, Episode 34
Cooking Healthy with Michael Moorman
Ming cooks healthy with old college friend, Michael Moorman, the inventor of "tofutti" and a successful chain of healthy fast food restaurants: Coconut Peanut Bowl, Spicy BBQ Tempeh Sandwich and Ming's Breakfast Soy-Banana Shake.
Season 5, Episode 35
Ready Set Cook with Todd English
Improvising a meal with Todd English: Chili Herb Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Oven Roasted Potatoes and Natural Jus; Trofie with Clam and Kale Stew; Five Spice Pear Ravioli with Pistachio Creme Anglaise
