Episode 1
Aired Oct 5, 2019
Ming Tsai With Guest Andrew Zimmern
Shrimp etouffee; a classic salt and pepper head on shrimp served over rice; guest chef Andrew Zimmern.
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Episode 2
Aired Oct 12, 2019
Ming Tsai With Guest Jacques Pépin
Arctic char with tomato and mini savory cheesecakes; arctic char poached in olive oil and served with sushi rice cakes; guest chef Jacques Pépin.
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Episode 3
Aired Oct 19, 2019
Ming Tsai With Guest Kristen Kish
Crispy rice with crab, bacon and a saffron aioli; tuna poke with avocado lime puree; guest chef Kristen Kish.
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Episode 4
Aired Oct 26, 2019
Ming Tsai With Guest Jonathan Waxman
Cooking chicken under a brick; black pepper lobster with lemongrass fried rice; guest chef Jonathan Waxman.
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Episode 5
Aired Nov 2, 2019
Ming Tsai With Guest Rick Bayless
Grilled swordfish with asparagus and pasilla crema; ponzu marinated swordfish with asparagus corn salsa; guest chef Rick Bayless.
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Episode 6
Aired Nov 9, 2019
Ming Tsai With Guest Carla Hall
Fried fish Southern style with black-eyed pea salad and a hot sauce vinaigrette; Thai bird chili tempura fish with maitakes and a black bean-Thai basil sauce; guest chef Carla Hall.
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Episode 7
Aired Nov 16, 2019
Ming Tsai With Guest Susur Lee
Grilled eggplant on polenta crouton served with a tuna XO and arugula salad with a lemon and olive oil dressing; tuna tataki served with eggplant caviar and curry oil.
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Episode 8
Aired Nov 23, 2019
Ming Tsai With Guest Joanne Chang
Plum upside-down cake topped with whipped cream; duck spring rolls and a sweet and tart plum sauce.
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Episode 9
Aired Nov 30, 2019
Ming Tsai With Guest Sara Moulton
Buffalo chicken orzo; Blue Dragon's house chicken sandwich.
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Episode 10
Aired Dec 7, 2019
Ming Tsai With Guest Dr. William Li
Healthy recipes include chicken coconut curry and extra virgin olive oil-poached chicken thighs.
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Episode 11
Aired Dec 14, 2019
Ming Tsai With Guest Amanda Freitag
Duck breast with pine nut relish; tea-smoked duck breast with gingered peaches and watercress salad.
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Episode 12
Aired Dec 21, 2019
Ming Tsai With Guest Ken Oringer
King crab nachos with nduja queso fundido; rice cake nachos topped with a vegetarian beef substitute.
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Episode 13
Aired Dec 28, 2019
Ming Tsai With Guest Michael Schlow
Spicy shrimp with fregola and chickpeas; a colorful togarashi shrimp with miso risotto, edamame and watercress.
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Episode 14
Aired Jan 4, 2020
Ming Tsai With Guest Jamie Bissonnette
Classic spaghetti a la carbonara; a dairy-free version of spaghetti a la carbonara with shiitake mushrooms.
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Episode 15
Aired Jan 11, 2020
Ming Tsai With Guest Alex Crabb
Dandelion gnudi -- gnocchi-like dumplings made with ricotta cheese; vegetarian ravioli stuffed with a plant-based meat substitute topped with a Thai coconut sauce.
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Episode 16
Aired Jan 18, 2020
Ming Tsai With Guest Karen Akunowicz
Carciofi alla giudia -- deep fried artichokes; shrimp and Jerusalem artichoke toast with a watercress salad.
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Episode 17
Aired Jan 25, 2020
Ming Tsai With Guest Avi Shemtov
Nduja-sausage shakshuka -- a combination of eggs, tomatoes, and spices; fried egg omelet served on brown tic chi shan gruel.
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Episode 18
Aired Feb 1, 2020
Ming Tsai With Guest William Kovel
Pork chops with broccoli rabe and multicolor carrots; pork tonkatsu served on top of a bed of house rice.
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Episode 19
Aired Feb 8, 2020
On the Road in California: Northern California
Sourcing produce at the farmers market at Bay Meadows in San Mateo, Calif.; sashimi at The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse in Palo Alto, Calif.; cooking up a kimchi feast of spaetzle and pork scallions.
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Episode 20
Aired Feb 15, 2020
On the Road in California: Santa Cruz
Tortilla manufacturer in El Pueblo Market; "Lost Island Taco" with pulled pork and pineapple salsa; vegetarian inside out tacos with an abundance of cheese.
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Episode 21
Aired Feb 22, 2020
On the Road in California: Monterey
Monterey Abalone Co. in Monterey, Calif.; grilled abalone with shiitake; bok choy salad; an Asian abalone Rockefeller.
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Episode 22
Aired Feb 29, 2020
On the Road in California: San Jose
Veggielution; oven-roasted octopus with potatoes and garlic spinach; a Caesar salad with octopus croutons; Portuguese custard tarts.
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Episode 23
Aired Mar 7, 2020
Ming Tsai With Guest Jody Adams
Spicy vadouvan curried scallops; braised pork shoulder.
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Episode 24
Aired Mar 14, 2020
On the Road in Hawaii: Isaac Boncaco
The Ali'i Kula Lavender Farm; lavender grilled rice cakes with Hawaiian ahi poke; grilled spicy tuna maki sushi roll; Maui lavender Arnold Palmer.
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Episode 25
Aired Mar 21, 2020
On the Road in Hawaii: Ed Kenney
A tour of MA'O Organic Farms; TYKU mojito; i'a lawalu with chili pepper water; macadamia curried opah with farm vegetables.
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Episode 26
Aired Mar 28, 2020
On the Road in Hawaii: Mom & Pops
Ming Tsai stops in Honolulu to cook with his parents; lilikoi kir royale; kuo ro with steamed buns and sambal dipping sauce; shredded potatoes.
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