Chef Ming Tsai debuts new collection of frozen meals nationwide

This spring, James Beard and Emmy Award-winning chef Ming Tsai will launch a new collection of frozen meals called Mings. The TV personality and restaurateur says the new collection is a modern approach to Asian cuisine, featuring bold, authentic flavors that come together in just minutes.

"When a simple fried rice dish I made at 10 years old put a smile on my friends' faces, I realized that food has the power to bring people happiness, which ultimately inspired me to become a chef," Tsai said. "Now I'm channeling that joy with Mings frozen meals. I'm excited to bring these dishes to homes nationwide, all without the hassle of cooking and cleaning, whenever you're hungry for delicious, authentic Asian food."

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Tsai said he put his cooking style of indulgent umami ingredients into every chef-crafted noodle-based recipe, including. The collection includes the following  options:

• Spicy Dan Dan Noodles: Wheat noodles and ground chicken tossed with a tingly and spicy Sichuan-style red sauce.
• Spicy Beef Ramen: Ramen noodles with seared steak, bok choy, green onions and toasted black and white sesame seeds in a spicy beef broth.
• Chicken Ramen: Ramen noodles with seasoned dark meat chicken, bok choy, green onions and black and toasted white sesame seeds in a savory chicken broth.
• Sweet Chili Chicken & Broccoli: Rice noodles in a sweet and spicy chili sauce with seasoned dark meat chicken, broccoli and colorful bell peppers, topped with black and toasted white sesame seeds.

"We understand today's consumers are looking for new global flavors to try without ordering out or spending hours in the kitchen, so we are answering the call with Mings by bringing the vibrant taste and texture of traditional Asian noodle dishes and making it accessible nationwide," said Holly Honroth, senior brand manager for Mings. "Mings frozen meals, which serve up a variety of perfectly textured, chef-crafted noodle options, are going to shake up the freezer aisle for adventurous, noodle-loving consumers – as well as those who love spice!"

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All four Mings varieties will be available in the freezer section at Walmart stores nationwide by April 2025 for an MSRP of $4.88 (price may vary by location).