Ming Tsai with Guest William Kovel
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Critically acclaimed chef William Kovel joins Ming in his loft kitchen. Together, they'll be cooking up two classic pork dishes. William makes Pork Chops with Broccoli Rabe and Multi-Color Carrots while Ming follows that up with Pork Tonkatsu served up on top a bed of House Rice.

Duration: 26 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 1718

About Simply Ming:

The Emmy-nominated public television series SIMPLY MING is back featuring 26 fresh new episodes.

This year, Ming and his guest chefs will be "Cooking on the Fly" finding inspiration from his East-West pantry and surprise ingredients that range from exotic fruits and vegetables to meats and fish.

In each studio episode, Ming kicks off the show by highlighting techniques to help you "Cook on the Fly" at home.

From filleting a fish to sharing the technique for cooking veggies kids will love, Ming and his guests use their culinary tricks to bring you a season of delicious new recipes.


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Future Broadcast times for "Simply Ming": (show all)

Wed, Jan 7 7:00 P.M. Bok Choi     NH Create (11.4)
Thu, Jan 8 1:00 A.M. Bok Choi     NH Create (11.4)
Wed, Jan 14 7:00 P.M. Okonomiyake     NH Create (11.4)
Thu, Jan 15 1:00 A.M. Okonomiyake     NH Create (11.4)
Wed, Jan 21 7:00 P.M. Miso Salmon     NH Create (11.4)
Thu, Jan 22 1:00 A.M. Miso Salmon     NH Create (11.4)
Wed, Jan 28 7:00 P.M. Pound Cake     NH Create (11.4)
Thu, Jan 29 1:00 A.M. Pound Cake     NH Create (11.4)


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