China (October 2006) -- Lee Kum Kee, a manufacturer of authentic Chinese sauces and condiments, welcomed Ming Tsai, chef host and executive producer of Simply Ming, and his crew into the Lee Kum Kee Xinhui, China factory to learn how several of Lee Kum Kee's popular sauces are made. While there, Chef Tsai toured the facilities and learned the time-honored process of making soy sauce, hoisin sauce and oyster sauce. The founder of Lee Kum Kee developed oyster sauce purely by chance, and now this fragrant sauce is a great influence in the Chinese culinary culture. Tsai also paid a visit to the Lee Kum Kee oyster fields to see the harvesting of the oysters first-hand.

"It was amazing to get a behind-the-scenes look at how all these popular condiments are made," said Ming Tsai. "I know I learned a lot, and I know my viewers will, too." Tsai was drawn to the Lee Kum Kee factory because so many of his recipes use soy sauce, oyster sauce and hoisin sauce. Lee Kum Kee was happy to accommodate the TV crew, providing golf-carts to navigate their way around the factory, which is roughly the size of 9 football fields. Look for episodes of Simply Ming featuring Ming's trip to Lee Kum Kee starting this winter!

Lee Kum Kee is a leading manufacturer and global supplier of authentic Asian sauces. Lee Kum Kee strictly adheres to ISO 9001:2000, HAACP, and Good Manufacturing Practices in all of its production facilities.
For more information about Lee Kum Kee products and recipes, contact Lee Kum Kee (USA) Inc. at 800-654-5082, or visit the website at www.LKK.com.

About SIMPLY MING

SIMPLY MING is public television’s weekly cooking series served up by Emmy Award-winning chef Ming Tsai, who shares with viewers his foolproof system for creating delicious East-West food in a snap. Streamlining Ming’s trademark blend of French, American, and Asian culinary traditions, the show offers simple ways to put great meals on the table without compromising flavor or quality. Each season features instruction on how to select and prepare ingredients, food and wine pairings, exotic side trips, and exceptional guest chefs from all over the world. SIMPLY MING is produced by WGBH Boston and Ming East-West, LLC, and distributed by American Public Television. Funding for the series is provided by All-Clad Metalcrafters, Inc., Contessa Premium Foods, Inc., Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc., and Breitling USA, Inc. Visit SIMPLY MING online at simplyming.org.