East Meets West With Ming Tsai

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  • 2021
  • 1 Season
  • 7.8  (38)

East Meets West with Ming Tsai is a cooking show that aired on Discovery+ from 1998 to 2003. The show stars Ming Tsai, a Taiwanese-American chef, who combines flavors and ingredients from both Eastern and Western cuisine to create unique and delicious dishes. Throughout the series, Ming Tsai takes his audience on a culinary journey, showcasing his talent for fusion cooking. He combines traditional Asian ingredients and cooking techniques with Western spices and flavors, creating dishes that are both familiar and exciting.

The series is filmed in Ming Tsai's restaurant, Blue Ginger, located in Wellesley, Massachusetts. Ming Tsai is not only the chef but also the owner of the restaurant, which specializes in Asian-inspired dishes with a modern twist. In each episode, Ming Tsai demonstrates how to prepare a new dish, explaining the ingredients and techniques used to create his unique twists on classic recipes.

Some of the most popular dishes featured on the show include Spice-Crusted Tuna with Wasabi Sauce and Fried Rice Risotto with Duck Confit. Ming Tsai also demonstrates how to prepare a variety of sauces, including a Ginger-Scallion Sauce and a Hoisin BBQ Sauce, which can be used to elevate any dish.

In addition to his cooking demonstrations, Ming Tsai hosts guest chefs on the show, sharing their tips and ideas for incorporating different flavors and techniques into their own cooking. He also takes viewers on trips to markets in Chinatown, showcasing the different ingredients used in traditional Asian cooking.

One of the key components of the show is its focus on healthy ingredients and cooking techniques. Ming Tsai emphasizes the importance of using fresh, organic ingredients and minimizing the use of processed foods. He also demonstrates how to cook meals that are nutritious and flavorful, without sacrificing taste or texture.

Overall, East Meets West with Ming Tsai is a cooking show that blends Eastern and Western flavors to create unique, delicious dishes. With his expertise and passion for fusion cooking, Ming Tsai takes viewers on a culinary journey and inspires them to experiment with new ingredients and techniques in their own kitchens.

East Meets West With Ming Tsai is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (27 episodes). The series first aired on April 29, 2021.

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Asian Chicken 'n' Dumplings
27. Asian Chicken 'n' Dumplings
October 31, 2022
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Ready Set Cook, Philippe Chin
26. Ready Set Cook, Philippe Chin
April 29, 2021
Ming Tsai has a blast improvising a meal with Philippe Chin. They make Asian Spiced Mussel and Eggplant Stir-fry, Pan Seared Duck Breast with Herb Olive Oil, Poached Duck Leg with Red Beet Risotto, and a Warm Flourless Chocolate Cake with Cognac Cream.
Rice Bowl
25. Rice Bowl
April 29, 2021
Ming Tsai shares the long and short of how to make the perfect bowl of rice. Recipes include Steamed Rice Pearl Balls with Spicy Mango Salsa and a Chicken and Sausage Rice Hot Pot.
East West Rack of Lamb
24. East West Rack of Lamb
April 29, 2021
Ming Tsai shares the secret marinade for his rack of lamb as he makes Grilled New Zealand Lamb Rack with Five Spice Root Vegetable Gratin and Star Anise Demi Glace.
East West Desserts 101
23. East West Desserts 101
April 29, 2021
Ming Tsai gives a crash course in East-West desserts. Recipes include a Bittersweet Chocolate Tart with Creme Anglaise and Vanilla Ice Cream.
Soy Sauce Show
22. Soy Sauce Show
April 29, 2021
Ming Tsai takes a walk on the subtler side of soy. Recipes include Honey Roasted Poussin on Horseradish Beet Puree and Soy Butter Sauce and Hot Soy Chicken Wings.
Celebrating Potatoes
21. Celebrating Potatoes
April 29, 2021
Ming Tsai gives potatoes the royal treatment and makes Sterling Gold Caviar, Smoked Salmon and Potato Napoleon, Potato Crusted Beef Tenderloin with Truffled Mushroom and Spinach Ragout.
Out of the Fridge and Pantry
20. Out of the Fridge and Pantry
April 29, 2021
Ming Tsai wings it using items from the fridge and pantry. Recipes include Scallop Carpaccio, Scallop and Shiitake Tempura in Thai Coconut Broth and Seared Miso Pork Loin with Garlic-Mashed Fingerlings.
Sushi 303
19. Sushi 303
April 29, 2021
Ming Tsai serves up fun and festive sushi dishes perfect for a party, including Master Sushi Rice, a Tempura Lobster and Enoki-Miso Salad Roll, Grilled Portabello and Roasted Pepper Maki Sushi, and a Charred Beef and Spinach Hand Roll.
Salmon Supper and Salad
18. Salmon Supper and Salad
April 29, 2021
Ming Tsai reels in tomorrow's lunch with leftovers from tonight's salmon supper. He makes Sake Poached Salmon with Somen and Fennel Salad, and then uses the leftovers to prepare a Wasabi Salmon Salad Sandwich with Taro Chips.
Cooking for the Kids
17. Cooking for the Kids
April 29, 2021
Ming Tsai serves up delicious meals that kids will love, including Tomato and Basil Soup, Protein Packed Mac-n-Cheese and Chicken Fingers with Sweet-Sour Sauce.
A Vegetable Buffet
16. A Vegetable Buffet
April 29, 2021
Ming Tsai prepares his Sesame Tofu and Cucumber Salad with Soy Sauce Eggs, Somen Noodle Sushi with Wasabi Oil and Soy Syrup and Vegetarian Satays with Asian Pesto.
East Lightens West
15. East Lightens West
April 29, 2021
Ming Tsai puts his spin on an Italian-American classic two ways: Turkey Sausage and Roasted Pepper Lasagna with Spicy Tomato Sauce and Spinach and Shiitake Lasagna with Caramelized Garlic-Basil Sauce.
A Duck in Winter
14. A Duck in Winter
April 29, 2021
Ming Tsai makes Tea-Smoked Duck Legs with Mushroom and Orzo Ragout, then demonstrates how to use the leftovers to make a Duck, Mango and Caramelized Onion Wrap.
East West Winter Desserts
13. East West Winter Desserts
April 29, 2021
Ming Tsai makes delicious desserts that are perfect for any time of the year, but especially winter. The recipes include Thai Basil Ice Cream with Beaumes de Venise Fruit Compote and Pecan-Yogurt Apple Cake with Star Anise Caramel Sauce.
Cooking with Dan Kuramoto
12. Cooking with Dan Kuramoto
April 29, 2021
Ming Tsai is joined in the kitchen by the members of the band Hiroshima to blend Hawaiian and Japanese flavors. The delicious menu includes June's Ozoni, Maxanne's Japanese Okra and Dan's Shiso Poke.
American BBQ, Chinese-Style
11. American BBQ, Chinese-Style
April 29, 2021
Ming Tsai takes classic American barbecue dishes and adds fantastic Chinese flavors. The recipes include Smoked Legs of Suckling Pig, Garlic-Bacon Grits and a delicious Cassia Apple Chutney.
Holiday Buffet
10. Holiday Buffet
April 29, 2021
Ming Tsai is going traditional with a twist on his holiday buffet. The delicious dishes include Roasted Leg of Lamb with Serrano Chile-Mint Jelly, Roasted New Potato Medley and Five Spiced Creamed Spinach.
Tsai Thanksgiving Banquet
9. Tsai Thanksgiving Banquet
April 29, 2021
Ming Tsai celebrates Thanksgiving his own way. His dishes include Sweet and Sour Panko Shrimp, Eight Treasure Stuffed Turkey, Sambal Sweet Potato Puree, Hunan Vegetable Salad, Braised Bok Choy and Shiitakes and Five Spice Pumpkin Pie.
More Cooking with Mom and Pops
8. More Cooking with Mom and Pops
April 29, 2021
Ming Tsai is back with more of his parents' recipes including Mom's Surf and Turf, Pop's Singapore Noodles and Hunan Salad.
Not Your Mother's Liver
7. Not Your Mother's Liver
April 29, 2021
Ming Tsai steps away from the boring and traditional with Sauteed Calf's Liver with Fig-Chinese Vinegar Syrup, Potato-Leek Hash and Chicken Liver and Shiitake Custard with Edamame Sauce.
China Goes Hawaiian
6. China Goes Hawaiian
April 29, 2021
Ming Tsai mixes Chinese cuisine with a tropical Hawaiian twist. He creates Taro-Coated Chicken with Tropical Sweet and Sour Sauce, Sam's Moi Luau and Sam's Fried Poke with Tuna.
Peking Duck -- The Real Thing
5. Peking Duck -- The Real Thing
April 29, 2021
Ming Tsai shows how to cook duck the traditional way. The featured recipe is Traditional Dick with Pancakes and Hoisin-Lime Sauce.
Bean Sprouts, Family Business
4. Bean Sprouts, Family Business
April 29, 2021
Ming Tsai prepares bean sprouts three different ways. His featured recipes are Classic Bean Sprout Stir Fry, a Vegetarian Summer Roll with a Rice Paper Wrap and Bean Sprout Salad with Warm Shiitakes, Chinese Chives and Chinese Ham Vinaigrette.
Even More Dim Sum
3. Even More Dim Sum
April 29, 2021
Ming Tsai is back with some more dim sum recipes, including Steamed Gingered Salmon with Warm Citrus Sauce and Turnip Cake with Fresh Oyster Ragout.
Asian Coq au Vin
2. Asian Coq au Vin
April 29, 2021
Ming Tsai gives an Asian twist to a French classic: coq au vin. His recipes include Asian Coq au Vin and Garlic Baby Bok Choy.
Noodles
1. Noodles
April 29, 2021
Ming Tsai shares two mouthwatering classic noodle dishes -- Udon Noodles with Lemongrass-Clam Broth and Wok Stirred Shanghai Noodles with Shrimp and Haricot Verts.
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Where to Watch East Meets West With Ming Tsai
East Meets West With Ming Tsai is available for streaming on the discovery+ website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch East Meets West With Ming Tsai on demand at Discovery+, Amazon Prime and Sling.
  • Premiere Date
    April 29, 2021
  • IMDB Rating
    7.8  (38)