Simply Ming in Your Kitchen: 80 Recipes to Watch, Learn, Cook & Enjoy

I purchased this cookbook because it was at a great price and figured it was worth it. I don't have any recipe book like this so I though I'd get it. most of the recipes in here did not really catch my eye. I guess I was thinking the recipes would be more of my taste. I think the concept of adding the code on the pages to scan for a video is great! sadly, this recipe book just wasn't for me.

One of the most effective ways to maintain limitless recruitment to the Empire is to feed your Stormtroopers well. After all, most of them are only going to live for about 12 seconds in a given Jedi encounter, anyways - so you might as well see to it that they at least have a nice last meal. Hey, just because I'm a Sith doesn't mean I'm completely heartless.The Empire has long been a fan of Ming Tsai and his cuisine, and a number of his books adorn the shelves of the Imperial library. What drew me to this one in particular was the attempt to tech-up the book by placing QR codes in each recipe that will allow you to pull up videos of Ming making the dish, as well as transit an ingredient shopping list to your SmartLightsaber. Running the galaxy is hard work, and anything to save a few minutes here and there is appreciated. I'll touch more on how this QR thing was a great idea gone bad in a moment.As to the actual recipes within the book: There's nothing too groundbreaking here, but there's nothing wrong with that. You know when you buy a Ming Tsai book, what you're getting is about as Asian as a Gungan riding a Kawasaki, so be prepared. The honey crab wontons in chapter 1 are of particular note, and are a welcome addition to any meal. The pan fried scallop satays were so good, it almost inspired me to Force Pet a kitten, and the miso friseé salad was delicious enough that I caught myself foodgasm-dialing Yoda to apologize for all those short jokes I had been texting him over the years. The Panko crusted pork cutlets, however, were so mediocre that I couldn't even get Jabba to finish my plate. Well, he ate the plate - he just left the pork behind. Most of the other recipes appear solid (one can tell some obvious "misses" dot the landscape just by looking at the recipes - no premonition skills through The Force required - but they are a minority), but I can't comment on them as of yet. Well...I mean, I could, and you'd have to deal with it lest I cut you down, but I'm gonna refrain today.Back to this QR thing: I like being able to scan something with my tablet and see a video and get a shopping list. What I don't like is being told I need to pay 99 cents PER RECIPE to do it. Turns out, only the first 2 recipes of each chapter have free scans - the rest cost money. 8 chapters means 16 free recipes, 82 recipes in the book, that's 66 recipes that will cost you a buck to utilize the technology, thereby turning a $35 book into, potentially, a $101 book. Really? I'm going to pay 99 cents to "see Ming demonstrate how to mince lemongrass"? How about I just Youtube if I don't already know how. Won't cost me a buck, though I'll have to write down my own shopping list. It's so cheap of them to do this. It makes me so ANGRY and, as we all know, anger leads to hate, and hate leads to suffering. Really? Nickel-diming the consumer has invaded the cookbook world now? I just want to Force Choke the editors for adopting this business model, but my therapist tells me that I need to limit my outbursts. But seriously, $35 for a book (ok, ok, I paid $22 - Force Persuasion) isn't enough revenue? Come on. I'll never pay the 99 cents for any recipe just on principle, even if I really want to see the video. It just makes the whole book feel kind of slimy. I'd give this book a clear 4 if not for the stupid microtransaction model. As it is, I feel like I'm being generous giving it a 3.

Seems Like having Ming along side, guiding you along the path of Mings taste for really good food!Every recipe is Clear and Delicious with free videos for the first two recipes of every chapter, works even using just your computer if you are not up to scanning the code! You will discover a new music group called Hiroshima , One Wish, playing this very beautiful piece.Go to You Tube! It is a book that will help you thinkabout Taking the time to cook something interesting and delicious. I really like this book and it is on my best and latest book shelf.Wonderful photography, You will wish more restaurants could cook this well!

Many recipes but hard for me to get ingredients now.

I have tried two of the recipes in this book and both have been huge hits! The roasted chicken with sweet potatoes and ginger is awesome (although the potatoes burned both times I made it, it still didn't detract from its yummy quotient), and the chicken with Cashews was perfectly spicy and another hit with my family.I purchased the book after seeing Ming on a TV show where he commented that his son had been born with many food sensitivities. Because I am in the same boat with my kids, I thought I'd give it a try. Many of the recipes will work for people with gluten or dairy sensitivities, but not all. Still, it has already proven to be a good investment.

Very easy book to follow instructions to prepare. The food taste excellent. I love it. Easy to make. Fast to eat.

Book pictured is not the book described in headline or copy. Wanted the pictured book, received another of Ming’s books. Returned.

I received the Ming Tsai cook book on 8-19-20. It arrived on time well packed and delivered to my P.O. Box.The book I went through it and saw many helpful recipes that I know I will try it out as soon as I have the opportunity tomake purchase of some healthy vegetables.I am very happy that I made purchase of it along with the steamer that goes on top of the Wok.Ming Tsai has good products and I have ownership of all of them.Thank You, Seller rated 5*****SurferJoe