East Meets West With Ming Tsai Season 1 Episode 21 Celebrating Potatoes

In this episode of East Meets West with Ming Tsai, viewers are taken on a culinary journey to celebrate the humble and versatile potato. Ming starts off by highlighting the history, nutritional value and versatility of this root vegetable that is loved all over the world.

Ming shares his own love for the potato and demonstrates a few recipes that anyone can make in their own kitchen. He starts with dishes that are easy to make and perfect for beginners like "Pan Roasted Fingerlings with Chive Butter" and "Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Roasted Garlic." He gives pointers on how to achieve the perfect texture and crispiness for these dishes.

Next, Ming takes on some more challenging potato recipes like "Potato-Crusted Cod with Leek-Tomato Ragout" and "Potato Gnocchi with Shrimp and Spicy Tomato Sauce." He shows his technique for making a light and fluffy gnocchi from scratch and how to top it with a flavorful tomato sauce and succulent shrimp. The dish looks and tastes like a restaurant-quality meal, yet is easy enough for home cooks to make.

Ming also highlights the potato's versatility by showcasing international potato dishes like "Moroccan Potato Tagine" and "Scandinavian Potato Lefse." These dishes prove that the potato can be used in a variety of cuisines and takes on the flavors of the region where it is cooked.

To wrap up the episode, Ming shares his recipe for "Potato Latkes with Apple Sauce" which is a classic dish for Hanukkah and a favorite of many potato lovers. He shares his tips for making these latkes that are crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside and pairing them perfectly with homemade apple sauce.

Overall, this episode celebrates the potato and shows viewers that it is a versatile, flavorful and nutritious ingredient that can be used to create a wide range of dishes. Ming's passion for the potato shines through in his cooking and his demonstrations make it easy for anyone to cook delicious potato dishes at home.