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Ginger 101

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Watch this video from Simply Ming where Chef Ming Tsai shows you how to buy, chop, and mince ginger.

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Ginger 101 (2:19)

Watch this video from Simply Ming where Chef Ming Tsai shows you how to buy, chop, and mince ginger.

Cooking with Castiron (3:57)

Watch this video about cooking with castiron on HowStuffWorks. Castiron skillets are an excellent investment in cookware, and they will last for generations. Learn about cooking with castiron in this video from PodTech.

Crisping Fish Skin (2:22)

Want to make crispy fish fillets? Watch this cooking video featuring Chef Ming Tsai in his studio kitchen as he gets ready to fry fish. For more Simply Ming videos, visit the Simply Ming Website.

Compound Butter (2:35)

Watch this cooking video featuring Chef Ming Tsai in his studio kitchen. Today Ming shows how to make compound butter. For more Simply Ming videos, visit the Simply Ming Website.

Simply Ming on Stir-Fry and Flavored Oils (4:37)

Watch this video from Medialink to see how Chef Ming Tsai whips up delectable flavored oils and a scrumptious stir-fry. The "Simply Ming" chef shows how Curry-Ginger Oil, a mouth-watering, healthy base for several dishes, can be the base of a... More »

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