Simply Ming Season 15 Episode 24 Fish and Chips with Craig Maw
- March 17, 2017
- 24 min
Simply Ming season 15 episode 24, titled "Fish and Chips with Craig Maw," brings viewers an exciting episode filled with delicious seafood dishes. This episode features Craig Maw, the co-owner of Kingfisher Fish and Chips, who joins chef Ming Tsai to create mouth-watering plates of fish and chips.
As the host, Ming starts by demonstrating how to prepare fish and chips in the traditional British style. He begins by creating a batter mix using eggs, flour, and baking powder, which he combines to form a light and airy batter. Ming then coats fresh cod fillets in the batter mixture and deep-fries them until they are golden brown and crispy. He serves the fish on a bed of thick-cut French fries and tops the dish off with a tartar sauce made with pickles, capers, and fresh herbs.
Craig Maw, the chef and partner at the UK's famous Kingfisher Fish and Chips restaurant, then takes over to share his perspective on this classic dish. He demonstrates how to make his signature "The Kingfisher" fish and chips recipe, which is known for being some of the best in the world.
Craig starts by preparing the batter, which he then coats on the fish fillets. He seasons the seafood with kosher salt and white pepper and fries it in the deep-fryer until crispy. To accompany the fish, he also makes a unique "soul sauce" that features his special seasoning mix of over 25 ingredients, including jalapenos, cilantro, and garlic.
Ming and Craig then collaborate on a dish that melds their styles, creating a new take on the classic fish and chips dish. Together they prepare a fresh sushi-grade tuna and sweet potato tempura roll that is dipped in a spicy mayo sauce and topped with crispy fried shallots. This dish is an innovative fusion of British and Asian flavors, and it is sure to tantalize the taste buds of viewers.
The show ends with Ming and Craig sampling each other's dishes, and showcasing their love and passion for creating quality seafood dishes. Craig shares how he feels about being a custodian of such an iconic dish representing the British culinary heritage. Ming praises Craig's skill in preparing fish and chips, and commends him for exploring new angles to serve this fish dish in his restaurants.
Overall, Simply Ming season 15 episode 24, "Fish and Chips with Craig Maw," is a delightful episode for seafood lovers, showcasing how chefs from different backgrounds and cultures can come together to create innovative new takes on classic dishes. The show demonstrates how food can transcend borders, bringing together different cultures and personalities and creating new and exciting culinary experiences.