Simply Ming Season 14 Episode 20 Hawai'i - Lee Anne Wong
- TV-G
- February 11, 2017
- 24 min
In Simply Ming season 14 episode 20, titled "Hawai'i - Lee Anne Wong," celebrity chef Ming Tsai heads to the beautiful island of Hawai'i to cook up some local dishes with renowned chef and television personality Lee Anne Wong.
As the episode begins, Ming and Lee Anne meet up to explore the local farmers' market, where they taste test some of the island's freshest produce. They then head to Lee Anne's restaurant, Koko Head Cafe, to cook up some tasty local treats.
Lee Anne shows Ming how to make a traditional Hawaiian dish called poke, which is made with raw fish and various seasonings. Ming is amazed at how simple yet delicious the dish is and can't wait to try making it himself.
Next, the pair whip up some succulent shrimp scampi with a twist – instead of pasta, they use local taro root to add a unique flavor to the dish. Ming is impressed with how Lee Anne incorporates local ingredients into traditional dishes to make them special and unique to Hawaiian cuisine.
Later on, Ming and Lee Anne visit a local farmer who grows one of the world's hottest peppers – the ghost pepper. They decide to use this potent ingredient to make a spicy Hawaiian-style pizza that's sure to please any heat lover.
Throughout the episode, Ming and Lee Anne share their experiences and philosophies as chefs and explore the beauty and culture of Hawai'i. By the end of the episode, viewers will have gained an appreciation for the unique flavors and ingredients that make up Hawai'ian cuisine and will be inspired to incorporate these flavors into their own cooking.
Overall, "Hawai'i - Lee Anne Wong" is a fun and informative episode of Simply Ming that captures the essence of Hawai'ian cuisine and the beauty of the island. Ming and Lee Anne's chemistry in the kitchen is infectious, and viewers will be left craving some tasty taro root, spicy ghost peppers, and fresh poke.