Simply Ming Season 14 Episode 14 Andreas Viestad

Simply Ming season 14 episode 14, titled “Andreas Viestad,” features a guest appearance by Norwegian chef and food writer Andreas Viestad as he joins host Ming Tsai to cook up some delicious dishes in the kitchen. The episode takes place in beautiful Norway, where Viestad highlights some of the unique and indigenous ingredients found in Norwegian cuisine.

The show starts with the two chefs traveling through the stunning countryside of Norway in search of unique ingredients for their dishes. They visit a cheese factory to learn about traditional Norwegian cheese-making, and stop by the harbor where they pick up some fresh, sustainably sourced seafood.

Back in the kitchen, Viestad shares his take on traditional Norwegian dishes with a modern twist. He prepares a deliciously baked salmon dish with a zesty herb crust, accompanied by a refreshing cucumber salad, using fresh dill and other herbs to enhance the flavors. Ming and Viestad also make a quick and easy appetizer with puff pastry loaded with flavorful cheese and cured meat, and a refreshing cucumber and yogurt dip.

With Viestad’s expertise in Scandinavian cuisine, Ming takes some tips and tricks away from this episode, and even adds them into his own version of a traditional Norwegian fish soup. They also work on composing a lovely dessert dish, showcasing Norwegian berries with an innovative twist. A staple dessert in Norwegian cuisine is a special kind of pancake that Ming and Andreas reinvent with the use of fresh fruit, mascarpone, and a touch of maple syrup.

As they cook, they exchange stories about their respective passion for food, and their mutual love of experimenting with ethnic flavors. Andreas talks about how he’s build an entire culinary empire off of a simple premise - learn about the flavors of a place by getting to know the people and culture first. Throughout the episode, viewers learn the fascinating history and cultural significance behind some of Norway’s most beloved ingredients and dishes.

Simply Ming season 14 episode 14 with Andreas Viestad is a delightful exploration into the unique flavors and traditional dishes of Norway. The blend of Ming and Viestad's cooking style creates a delightful culinary chemistry as they bring fresh, contemporary twists to classic Norwegian dishes. Together they create dishes simple and accessible enough for everyday home cooks to recreate, all while showcasing the unique flavors of Norway.