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Tonight, we have
four rising chefs,
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ready to prove
that their time has arrived.
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Ryder, what are you doing?
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Gotta go to practice.
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Where you go...
Get back over here,
where you going?
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Ryder!
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Ry...
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Looks like Ryder was
stocking up on some
of his favorite snacks.
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But since he's
the re-stocking boy,
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and there's no one left
to stock it,
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I got an idea.
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Let's see if these
up-and-coming chefs,
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can handle turning these snacks
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into creative meals.
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[Jada] They turned out great.
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[Michael] This is some
of the best food
I've ever eaten
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- in Flavortown, ever.
- Oh, thank you.
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I can't wait to see what
the next 20 years looks like
for you guys.
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[Guy] Get ready
for a snack attack, right now,
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on Guy's Grocery Games.
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Ryder!
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So, let's meet
our up-and-coming chefs.
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Now, first up, we have JR Rice,
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a 19-year old chef,
from St. Louis, Missouri,
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who became executive chef
of a high-end, seafood
restaurant,
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after the head chef
unexpectedly resigned.
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So, at the age of 18,
I was thrown
into the executive chef role.
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[JR] Now, I own my own
private and catering company
called, JRs Gourmet,
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where I really get to show
my personality with the menu.
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My cooking style is
what I consider a fusion.
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It's heavily impacted
by Asian cuisine
and also American cuisine.
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I grew up watching Triple G,
so I know all the tricks
that he has up his sleeves.
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Bring it on, Triple G!
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[Guy] There we go.
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There we go.
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Fresh looking, lad.
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[Guy]
Next, we have Jada Vidal,
a 19 year old line chef
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from Tampa, Florida,
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who used winnings
from cooking competitions
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to pay back loans
for culinary school.
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I started cooking when I was
around 14 years old.
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I actually won a few
scholarships in high school,
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through different
cooking competitions.
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One of my goals is
to absolutely work
in a Michelin star restaurant.
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Maybe even one day,
open up my own.
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- Whoo!
- There's the ninja.
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Thank you.
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Then there's Sarah Kitchings,
an 18 year old sous chef,
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from Athol, Idaho,
who was handpicked for her job
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after impressing her culinary
instructor with her plating
and creativity.
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I currently work
at a fine dining restaurant.
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I'm the youngest in our kitchen.
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My cooking style is definitely
upscale comfort food.
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I may be 18, but I already spent
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three quarters of my life
in the kitchen, and I'm not
stopping anytime soon.
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Here you go!
Big smile, lots of colors.
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And finally, Michael Weirich,
20 year old science whiz,
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entrepreneur, Cincinnati, Ohio,
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who dabbles
in molecular gastronomy
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at the pop-up restaurant
he runs out of his home.
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Restaurant Confluence is based
out of our house.
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We serve modern American
and some molecular gastronomy.
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I'm really big into chemistry,
being a chemical engineer.
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And combining that with food,
that's something I've always
been passionate about.
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Looking good, big man.
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Welcome.
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This is exciting!
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I don't know
if the competitors are
just getting younger,
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or if I'm getting older.
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But I don't need you to answer
that, it's not that funny.
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[all laughing]
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Tonight, you're gonna be
competing in two
very intense challenges,
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that will determine
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if your youthful energy,
your passion, your creativity,
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are more important
than that long resume.
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Awesome!
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[Guy] The judges are gonna
base your scores.
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Off of first, your gameplay,
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then, your taste,
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and then your plating.
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And the chef
with the lowest score,
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unfortunately, at the end
of the first round will
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[whistles]
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- Will be going back to class.
- Nah.
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But, the chef with the highest
combined score,
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after the two rounds,
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will get a chance to shop
Flavortown market
for up to $20,000.
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Great.
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So, for your first challenge,
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I want you to make the judges
a weeknight dinner.
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What's a weeknight dinner?
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Something easy, something fast,
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you don't have that much
time on a Wednesday,
people work.
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You're 19? You sure you're
not 29?
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In fact, to make your shopping
even just a little bit easier,
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my son Ryder did a little
pre-shopping for you.
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Um, let me text Ryder where
the snacks are.
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[notification beeps]
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Oh, he says they are
in your cart.
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So, go ahead and take a look.
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Oh, look at that, huh?
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Some cheese crackers,
some tangerines,
some fruit gummies
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some potato chips and
some cookies.
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Because this is called
Ryder's snack attack.
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You'll have to use five snack
items in tonight's dishes.
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Where you use them, when you
use them and how you use them
will be your discretion.
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Oh, my God.
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If you wanna use two of them
in the first round,
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you'll be stuck with three
at the end, that's your
choice.
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Shop for anything else you want,
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30 minutes to create your
weeknight dinner.
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You can use three in the first
round, okay?
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I mean, you can also just use
two in the first round,
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or if you wanna even push
your luck, you could use one
in the first round,
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and then go use the other four.
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- But I'm just telling you
right now.
- [shouting] Go!
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When you...
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Whoever yelled it,
made the list.
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[chuckles softly]
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This is Ryder's snack attack.
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Across both rounds, we have
to use five ingredients
from Ryder's list.
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Cheese crackers.
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Potato chips.
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Fruit snacks.
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Tangerines.
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And cookies.
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Gahh!
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Come on, Ryder! What is this,
a kid's list?
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Well I guess it kinda is
a kid's list.
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For my weeknight dinner,
I'm gonna go with the super
simple, Korean fried chicken.
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My strategy is to use
at least two ingredients
in the first round.
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I really wanna be sure that
I'm gonna make it through
the first round,
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so I don't wanna
overcomplicate it for myself
too early.
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Where are you
using the snacks at?
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-I'm gonna use the potato
chips in the batter,
-Okay.
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And then I'm gonna use
the citrus to go ahead and
pickle the cucumbers.
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Very smart.
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Gochujang!
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[Jade] Gochujang is
a hot pepper paste
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that's been fermented and
it's based in Korea.
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Produce time, let's see some
produce.
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I'm also gonna make
a very quick, pickled
cucumber slaw.
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These are so cute!
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Growing up watching famous
chefs, that's essentially what
inspired me
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to wanna cook different
cuisines and wanna travel
the world.
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I'm good. Let's do it!
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I saw tangerines and the first
thing I think about is
orange chicken and fried rice.
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I'm grabbing chicken cutlets
'cause they're really thin
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and they're gonna cook
really fast.
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Cheese crackers and my
potato chips,
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this is gonna be the bready
mix for my chicken.
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Rice.
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I grabbed instat rice 'cause
I know I didn't have a lot
of time to cook it.
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So, I always love to throw
a little bit of Asian flavor
in any dish I make.
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I'm grabbing Thai chilli
sauce and rice wine
vinegar, the fish sauce
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just to add some extra umami.
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- Are you having fun so far?
- Ah, yeah. All righty.
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[Guy] I can't believe
these kids.
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I've watched chefs that have
come in, they've got tons
of years on 'em
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and they're shaking
in their boots.
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These kids are cool, calm and
confident.
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What are you thinking?
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Potato chip-crusted chicken
with panko bread crumbs,
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and a balsamic salad
with supreme oranges.
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- I like the way you're
rollin'.
- Okay.
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When I come home from
a weeknight, I want something
simple,
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that's not gonna take too long
to cook.
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I'm choosing the tangerines
and potato chips,
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because I know they can play
well into something savory.
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I'm beyond excited to be here
in Flavortown and meet
Guy Fieri.
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I grew up watching him on
Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.
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I never thought I would have
the opportunity
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to be worried if Guy Fieri
thinks I'm a good chef.
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These ingredients were kinda
all over the map.
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My strategy was really to use
a couple of the easier
ingredients at first,
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so potato chips and
the tangerines.
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[speaking indistinctly]
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So, right away I thought,
potato-crusted fish.
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And tilapia is super-fast
to cook.
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I know I wanted to make
a light salsa for my fish,
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so I started grabbing Heirloom
tomatoes,
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some red bell peppers and
Italian herbs.
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Being an engineer, that's
kinda one of the main things,
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is being able to quickly and
creatively solve problems
that are pretty complex.
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I think that lends itself well
to the kitchen.
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So, here to give our young
chefs some sage advice,
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as well as to give some advice
about sage, are
tonight's judges,
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legendary New York chef,
cookbook author,
the one and only
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Chef Marc Murphy.
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Acclaimed executive chef,
culinary rock star,
the one and only,
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the volt chef,
Michael Voltaggio.
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Renowned Southern California
restauranteur,
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the princess warrior,
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Chef Antonia Lofaso.
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I'm just saying, if I was
to walk in here
at 18 years old,
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and with you standing there,
I would be like...
[babbling]
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I definitely think that Zea
would be great here to help
translate this
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-younger generation's lingo,
-Yeah.
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And so forth judges aren't
just throwing shade, your dish
is lit.
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YOLO!
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[Guy] 24 minutes!
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These young chefs had to make
a weeknight dinner
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featuring snacks that Ryder
had picked for them.
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We're seeing these young chefs,
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you know, they are stepping up
to the plate, here.
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20 grand, that's a lot of money!
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When I was 18 years old,
I had no thought to come
and compete like this.
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So, I mean, these chefs
are impressive.
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It's so surreal and cool to me
to be in front of the judges
today.
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I've been watching Marc Murphy
judge on competitions,
since I was little.
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Voltagio, he loves all those
new techniques and things.
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I absolutely love
Antonia Lofaso's ambition.
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She's someone that I wanna
be like when I get older.
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I've never cooked for people
of this caliber.
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When I was 18 or 19,
I definitely wasn't cooking
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- at the level that these kids
are cooking.
- [Marc] Right.
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- How you doing?
- I'm fantastic!
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- What's on the menu?
- So, I'm gonna be doing like
a orange chicken.
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Got it.
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Gonna be using the cheese bites,
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the potato chips to get
a nice breading on it,
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nice fried rice.
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Actually...
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- Probably get these
in the microwave.
- Get them working, right?
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I put my rice packets
in the microwave first,
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'cause I know those gotta
be ready to go.
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For my orange chicken,
the first thing I decided to
do was make my bready mix.
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In my food processor I have
cornstarch, potato chips,
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cheese crackers...
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Check that it's two items
already gone off the list.
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I own my own private and
catering company called
JR's Gourmet.
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I'm used to clients requesting
things that are a little bit
strange,
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so I'm constantly coming up
with new menu ideas
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and new flavor compounds that
really work together.
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I know my chicken needs
a great sauce.
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So normally, I would use
oranges for my orange chicken,
of course.
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But tangerines are perfect
for me to make that work.
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I started off with a little
bit of the tangerine juice,
from Ryder's list.
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Some ginger,
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some Thai chilli sauce,
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and a little bit of rice wine
vinegar to add some nice
acidity to it.
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All these other chefs
are amazing,
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but I've been competing
since I was in middle school
with culinary competitions.
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So, bring it on! I'm the one
to take home the W
from Favortown today.
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For my weeknight dinner,
I'm gonna be making
Korean fried chicken
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with a quick pickled
cucumber slaw.
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I absolutely love chicken wings,
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they're affordable and
they're super-fast to make,
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especially on a weeknight
dinner.
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I put my wings in the bowl,
I coated them with potato
starch and
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cumin, cayanne and paprika.
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I tossed everything and
immediately put them
in the fryer.
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Next, I'm gonna work
on my Kimchi slaw,
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gonna be using a base of
the tangerines from
Ryder's snacks.
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The tangerine juice is
a little bit acidic,
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so it's gonna help to sort of,
pickle the cucumbers.
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I'm gonna add gochujang
as well as white distilled
vinegar,
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and honey for some added
sweetness.
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I like it, I like it.
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Just over here
checking the chips.
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Chips are fine.
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[Guy] What's the game plan?
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I'm gonna try and
make some potato
chip-crusted tilapia.
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- And I'm gonna do some charred
broccolini.
- [Guy] Got it.
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I started cooking probably
around the age of seven
or eight,
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because my parents weren't
the best cooks.
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I learned everything from
YouTube or from cooking shows.
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Crush these up.
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So, I decided to use
the potato chips that Ryder
gave us,
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as a crust for the fish.
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I want this topping
to be really crispy
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and have bunch of salt
in there from the potato chips
themselves.
273
00:11:01,727 --> 00:11:04,295
You don't see enough people
making fish.
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I know, but it's so easy.
275
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I wanna make a light
Italian-style salsa,
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to go over the fish, add a bit
of freshness to the dish.
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It's a great way to just
incorporate a nice vegetable
into your weekly meal.
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For me, during the week,
that's how I wanna eat,
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something light, something
fresh and something delicious.
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Yeah.
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That's pretty good.
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00:11:22,515 --> 00:11:24,426
All right chef, what are you
getting ready to make?
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Uh, panko potato chip-crusted
chicken cutlet,
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and a side salad with balsamic
vinaigrette,
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and supremed oranges.
286
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Supremed oranges? Very fancy!
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I start with smashing out
my potato chips,
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So I'm dredging my chicken
in seasoned flour,
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and then, my potato panko
chip mix.
290
00:11:44,737 --> 00:11:46,671
Growing up, my Dad was
an army brat,
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and he spent a good amount
of time in Germany.
292
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So, one of my favorite go-to
recipes
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is actually German schnitzel.
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I learnt pretty much
everything I know through
my parents and family.
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The potato chips will help
season the chicken
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as well as add a good texture
and crunch.
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[Guy] Chefs, 12 minutes!
12 to go on the competition.
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For my weeknight dinner,
I'm gonna do a play on takeout
orange chicken and fried rice.
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How's that fried rice coming?
300
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I'm getting the base started,
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just got some bell peppers,
some ginger
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and some mushrooms in here.
303
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Looking good.
304
00:12:19,839 --> 00:12:21,639
We're gonna get eggs
in that fried rice?
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00:12:21,674 --> 00:12:23,975
I don't know, we might.
[chuckles softly]
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Extra egg.
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[Marc] Extra egg for Guy.
[laughs]
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They turned out great.
309
00:12:28,614 --> 00:12:29,981
I like where Jada's going.
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A weeknight dinner,
who doesn't look forward
to fried chicken night?
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I'm gonna go ahead and work on
my wing sauce,
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I'm gonna be using gochujang,
the hot pepper paste
that's been fermented,
313
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as well as little bit of mirin.
314
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It's a very sweet cooking wine
so it helps to add acidity.
315
00:12:44,363 --> 00:12:46,842
Usually in kitchens,
I am always the youngest
to be on the line,
316
00:12:46,866 --> 00:12:49,000
so, I'm used to having
to prove myself in kitchens.
317
00:12:49,034 --> 00:12:52,003
I feel like I have
the skillset today to win
Triple G.
318
00:12:52,772 --> 00:12:54,305
What are you frying there, chef?
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00:12:54,340 --> 00:12:56,174
Fingerling potatoes.
320
00:12:56,208 --> 00:12:58,754
I'm thinking I can pulverize
the potato chips in the food
processor
321
00:12:58,778 --> 00:13:00,678
and incorporate them
into my potatoes,
322
00:13:00,713 --> 00:13:02,514
to add another texture
component.
323
00:13:02,548 --> 00:13:04,783
I love being on the line,
I love the pressure,
324
00:13:04,817 --> 00:13:07,685
and this is my passion.
I put my heart into everything
I do.
325
00:13:08,487 --> 00:13:09,698
Time to get this broccolini
going.
326
00:13:09,722 --> 00:13:13,158
I'm a sophomore
chemical engineer
at Vanderbilt University.
327
00:13:13,192 --> 00:13:16,194
In some ways, cooking is
definitely the outlet
from engineering.
328
00:13:16,228 --> 00:13:20,632
It's definitely a way that
I de-stress after a long day
of classes or exams.
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00:13:20,666 --> 00:13:21,966
Should be good.
330
00:13:22,001 --> 00:13:25,670
I'm using the tangerines
to bring some sweetness
and acid,
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00:13:25,704 --> 00:13:28,973
to that charred and
a little bit bitter,
broccoli rabe.
332
00:13:29,008 --> 00:13:30,542
I think my strategy was
really to use
333
00:13:30,576 --> 00:13:32,744
couple of the easier
ingredients at first.
334
00:13:32,778 --> 00:13:34,345
It's tough in Flavortown.
335
00:13:34,380 --> 00:13:38,016
It might be harder here than
even some of my engineering
classes at Vanderbilt.
336
00:13:38,450 --> 00:13:39,450
Should be good.
337
00:13:41,320 --> 00:13:43,154
Mmm-hmm. It's going good.
338
00:13:43,189 --> 00:13:44,322
[Guy] Five minutes left!
339
00:13:44,356 --> 00:13:46,357
What are you, little supreme
machine?
340
00:13:46,725 --> 00:13:47,725
Well done.
341
00:13:47,760 --> 00:13:51,863
I grabbed some balsamic
to make my vinaigrette.
342
00:13:51,897 --> 00:13:54,532
I currently work at
a fine-dining restaurant.
343
00:13:54,567 --> 00:13:57,202
I didn't go to culinary school
but I wanna be a role model
344
00:13:57,236 --> 00:14:02,140
for those kids out there
who love cooking and
need the encouragement
345
00:14:02,174 --> 00:14:04,614
to know that they can come
into the kitchen and they
can do it.
346
00:14:05,544 --> 00:14:06,911
Yup, we're good.
347
00:14:07,313 --> 00:14:08,413
Three minutes!
348
00:14:08,447 --> 00:14:10,081
[Guy] Gotta be plated.
349
00:14:10,115 --> 00:14:11,726
So, I go ahead and toss
in the chicken wings,
350
00:14:11,750 --> 00:14:13,551
with the Korean sauce
that I made.
351
00:14:13,953 --> 00:14:14,819
That's exciting.
352
00:14:14,854 --> 00:14:18,189
First, I laid down
my fried potatoes,
353
00:14:18,224 --> 00:14:20,525
then I place the wings,
right on the side.
354
00:14:20,559 --> 00:14:22,360
Delicious goodness!
355
00:14:22,394 --> 00:14:22,894
Gorgeous.
356
00:14:23,295 --> 00:14:24,896
Beautiful plate.
357
00:14:24,930 --> 00:14:27,930
Once the chicken looks nice
and crispy, I take them out
of the deep fryer.
358
00:14:28,734 --> 00:14:30,768
I toss my chicken
in the orange sauce.
359
00:14:30,803 --> 00:14:33,805
I love takeout meals so I put
my fried rice in takeout boxes
360
00:14:33,839 --> 00:14:35,306
and put it on top of the plate.
361
00:14:35,341 --> 00:14:38,276
[Antonia] Oh, that's adorable!
I'm excited we're getting
chopsticks
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00:14:38,310 --> 00:14:39,711
and Chinese boxes.
363
00:14:39,745 --> 00:14:43,481
[in sing-song voice] Because
it's a late, weeknight dinner.
364
00:14:43,515 --> 00:14:46,595
And then I put out my orange
chicken on the plate,
next to the take-out box.
365
00:14:49,722 --> 00:14:52,423
First thing I got on my plate
is broccoli rabe.
366
00:14:53,292 --> 00:14:54,859
Next, I put on the tilapia.
367
00:14:55,895 --> 00:14:59,197
Lastly, I drizzle
some of the Italian salsa.
368
00:15:00,299 --> 00:15:01,366
[Guy] One minute, chefs!
369
00:15:01,400 --> 00:15:02,634
One to go.
370
00:15:02,668 --> 00:15:03,812
First I go ahead and plate
my salad,
371
00:15:03,836 --> 00:15:07,338
and then I add my crunchy
potato chip-fried chicken.
372
00:15:07,373 --> 00:15:09,173
That 30 minutes goes by fast.
373
00:15:09,208 --> 00:15:10,375
[Guy] Doesn't it though?
374
00:15:10,409 --> 00:15:12,176
- Beautiful plate.
- Thank you.
375
00:15:12,211 --> 00:15:13,211
Five.
376
00:15:13,412 --> 00:15:14,379
Four.
377
00:15:14,413 --> 00:15:15,413
Three.
378
00:15:15,447 --> 00:15:16,881
Two. One.
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00:15:17,216 --> 00:15:18,149
That's it!
380
00:15:18,183 --> 00:15:19,384
Nice job, you guys!
381
00:15:22,888 --> 00:15:25,390
[Guy] Beautiful plates,
you guys, come on!
382
00:15:26,892 --> 00:15:30,495
All right chefs, time to see
if those weeknight dinners are
383
00:15:30,529 --> 00:15:31,930
lip-smacking good.
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00:15:31,964 --> 00:15:34,165
Let's take it to the judges,
right this way!
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00:15:39,772 --> 00:15:41,572
[Guy] All right, judges,
this is it.
386
00:15:41,607 --> 00:15:44,475
Our rising star chefs had to
make a weeknight dinner,
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00:15:44,510 --> 00:15:46,477
featuring snacks that Ryder
had picked for them.
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00:15:46,512 --> 00:15:50,148
Up first, Chef Jada.
Tangerines and potato chips.
389
00:15:50,182 --> 00:15:53,351
So, today I prepared for
you guys a Korean fried
chicken
390
00:15:53,385 --> 00:15:55,553
with a quick pickled
kimchi cucumber,
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00:15:55,587 --> 00:15:57,689
as well as some fried
baby potatoes.
392
00:15:57,723 --> 00:16:01,225
I utilized the tangerines
in the sauce
393
00:16:01,260 --> 00:16:03,027
as well as the pickling liquid
394
00:16:03,062 --> 00:16:05,396
and I utilized potato chips,
I put them in the potatoes,
395
00:16:05,431 --> 00:16:06,775
to kinda intensify that potato
flavor.
396
00:16:06,799 --> 00:16:07,943
So, I hope you guys enjoy it.
397
00:16:07,967 --> 00:16:11,769
Excuse me, I will kick you
right out of Flavortown market
398
00:16:11,804 --> 00:16:14,472
if you eat the chicken wing
with your fork and knife.
399
00:16:14,506 --> 00:16:16,140
I can't hear anything.
Wh... what?
400
00:16:17,376 --> 00:16:19,944
[smacks lips]
401
00:16:20,679 --> 00:16:22,013
- You are talented!
- Thank you.
402
00:16:22,047 --> 00:16:25,883
I love the cucumbers,
I think the quick pickle
on them are perfect.
403
00:16:25,918 --> 00:16:28,553
It really is perfect balance
to all of that heat
404
00:16:28,587 --> 00:16:29,831
that you're getting from
the chicken wings.
405
00:16:29,855 --> 00:16:31,723
Let's talk about the cook
on the chicken wing.
406
00:16:31,757 --> 00:16:32,657
Perfect!
407
00:16:32,691 --> 00:16:35,593
The tangerine juice inside
of that sauce,
408
00:16:35,627 --> 00:16:38,563
- it is nice and tacky
and sticky.
- Okay.
409
00:16:38,597 --> 00:16:42,433
Adding like, potato chips
to the outside of fried
potatoes,
410
00:16:42,468 --> 00:16:44,402
- I think that's genius.
- Thank you.
411
00:16:44,436 --> 00:16:48,339
Problem with those potatoes,
they were good, the ones that
were sliced thin enough.
412
00:16:48,374 --> 00:16:51,214
Some were a little thicker
and a little more undercooked
than the others.
413
00:16:51,577 --> 00:16:52,810
[Guy] All right, Chef JR.
414
00:16:52,845 --> 00:16:54,879
Cheese crackers, tangerines,
potato chips.
415
00:16:54,913 --> 00:16:58,383
I prepare for you takeout food
that is so easy that you can
make it at home.
416
00:16:58,417 --> 00:17:00,184
So, I have for you a fried rice.
417
00:17:00,219 --> 00:17:02,553
So I used the potato chips
and the cheese crisps
418
00:17:02,588 --> 00:17:04,322
in the chicken breading.
419
00:17:04,356 --> 00:17:06,424
And in the sauce,
I threw in some tangerines.
420
00:17:08,460 --> 00:17:09,861
You know that Chinese food's
my jam,
421
00:17:09,895 --> 00:17:13,031
and this is like purgatory
watching you guys eat it.
422
00:17:15,234 --> 00:17:16,234
I like this show.
423
00:17:16,502 --> 00:17:18,069
[imitating mockingly]
424
00:17:20,039 --> 00:17:21,883
I think the plating's
very whimsical, I like this.
425
00:17:21,907 --> 00:17:23,885
The breading on the chicken,
it's nice and moist.
426
00:17:23,909 --> 00:17:25,943
Your versatility of potato
chips is ridiculous!
427
00:17:25,978 --> 00:17:29,547
Getting that microwavable,
already cooked rice
for the fried rice,
428
00:17:29,581 --> 00:17:31,082
- that was a good move.
- Thank you.
429
00:17:31,116 --> 00:17:34,619
I can see that, on a weekday,
it's like, you got that stuff
in the cupboard.
430
00:17:34,653 --> 00:17:35,930
- Yeah.
- [snaps fingers] Kids are
coming home.
431
00:17:35,954 --> 00:17:38,356
- Kids are coming home. You are
the kid.
- We are the kids.
432
00:17:38,390 --> 00:17:39,357
What am I talking about?
433
00:17:39,391 --> 00:17:41,159
I'm completely obsessed
with this dish.
434
00:17:41,193 --> 00:17:43,594
This is some of the best food
I've ever eaten, in this...
435
00:17:43,629 --> 00:17:45,196
In Flavortown, ever.
436
00:17:45,230 --> 00:17:45,630
Well done!
437
00:17:45,664 --> 00:17:46,931
That means a lot.
438
00:17:46,965 --> 00:17:49,867
The chicken for me though,
could've been a little bit
bigger.
439
00:17:49,902 --> 00:17:52,804
There's a lot of breading
on it, but also the chicken
440
00:17:52,838 --> 00:17:54,478
got a little bit overcooked
in the middle.
441
00:17:54,506 --> 00:17:56,307
There's a lot of ginger
going on here.
442
00:17:56,341 --> 00:17:57,708
The tangerine is definitely...
443
00:17:57,743 --> 00:17:59,777
way down here and the ginger
is way up here.
444
00:17:59,812 --> 00:18:02,313
I think that balance needed
to be a little bit better.
445
00:18:02,347 --> 00:18:02,780
Okay.
446
00:18:02,815 --> 00:18:03,915
All right.
447
00:18:03,949 --> 00:18:06,284
Up next, Chef Michael.
What do you have for us,
chef?
448
00:18:06,318 --> 00:18:11,556
So, for my weeknight dinner,
I made some tilapia that
I crusted with potato chips.
449
00:18:11,590 --> 00:18:14,492
And then, I really hard seared
some broccolini,
450
00:18:14,526 --> 00:18:17,862
and the zest in the juice
of the tangerine in there
as well.
451
00:18:17,896 --> 00:18:19,864
And then I made kind of an
Italian style salsa,
452
00:18:19,898 --> 00:18:23,067
to put some tangerine in there
just for a little bit
of acidity.
453
00:18:25,737 --> 00:18:27,438
All of this goes so well
together,
454
00:18:27,473 --> 00:18:30,074
the tomato salad
with the charred broccolini.
455
00:18:30,109 --> 00:18:31,642
Your technique is really lovely.
456
00:18:31,677 --> 00:18:34,912
I think the broccolini
is delicious, it's my favorite
part of the whole dish.
457
00:18:34,947 --> 00:18:37,058
You know, trying to eat
lighter throughout the week,
458
00:18:37,082 --> 00:18:40,028
I could definitely see making
myself a similar plate of food
on a weeknight.
459
00:18:40,052 --> 00:18:43,521
Did you eat those potato chips
and say, "Wow, this is really
salty.
460
00:18:43,555 --> 00:18:44,889
I'm gonna bring it back a bit"?
461
00:18:44,923 --> 00:18:47,859
I didn't wanna overpower it,
adding salt to already potato
chips.
462
00:18:47,893 --> 00:18:49,994
But it's really strange, while
you're eating it.
463
00:18:50,028 --> 00:18:52,797
You're getting the potato chip
but then when you get
to the fish,
464
00:18:52,831 --> 00:18:55,733
- it's a little bit bland
when you get through to it.
- Okay.
465
00:18:55,767 --> 00:18:59,270
All right, not to be outdone,
Chef Sarah, what do you have
for us?
466
00:18:59,304 --> 00:19:04,342
Today, I made for you a panko
and potato chip-crusted
chicken
467
00:19:04,376 --> 00:19:06,377
and a balsamic tangerine salad.
468
00:19:07,813 --> 00:19:10,081
[Antonia]
These are really good
chicken cutlets.
469
00:19:10,115 --> 00:19:11,382
Thank you, chef.
470
00:19:11,416 --> 00:19:12,794
- [Marc] Reminds me of like
a chicken Milanese.
- [Antonia] Yeah.
471
00:19:12,818 --> 00:19:13,684
[Marc] Very good.
472
00:19:13,719 --> 00:19:15,786
I love the balance of flavor
in the dish.
473
00:19:15,821 --> 00:19:16,921
It's like fresh acid.
474
00:19:16,955 --> 00:19:19,557
It's a perfect contrast for
a chicken-sided dish.
475
00:19:19,591 --> 00:19:20,691
Thank you.
476
00:19:20,726 --> 00:19:23,961
I think the potato chips added
this great crisp to it.
477
00:19:23,996 --> 00:19:28,099
That counterbalance with
a really beautiful fresh salad
and the tangerine.
478
00:19:28,133 --> 00:19:31,536
I wish maybe the tangerines
were just cut throughout
the salad a bit more,
479
00:19:31,570 --> 00:19:32,847
- so I didn't have to do that.
- Sure.
480
00:19:32,871 --> 00:19:36,174
I think if this is the future
of the culinary industry
481
00:19:36,208 --> 00:19:39,177
I can't wait to see what
the next 20 years looks like
for you guys.
482
00:19:39,211 --> 00:19:40,044
For real.
483
00:19:40,078 --> 00:19:41,289
All right judges, thank you
very much.
484
00:19:41,313 --> 00:19:43,814
Chefs, you all knocked it out.
485
00:19:43,849 --> 00:19:45,426
We're gonna ask you to go back
to the kitchens.
486
00:19:45,450 --> 00:19:48,753
The judges will deliberate,
try to score this, when we
come back we'll determine
487
00:19:48,787 --> 00:19:50,521
who's gonna go home,
unfortunately.
488
00:19:50,556 --> 00:19:52,256
And who's gonna continue on.
489
00:19:52,291 --> 00:19:53,424
[Guy] Good job, good luck.
490
00:19:54,860 --> 00:19:58,162
Judges, whose weeknight dinner
would help get you over
Humpday?
491
00:19:59,364 --> 00:20:00,798
Let's start off with JR.
492
00:20:00,832 --> 00:20:03,267
[Michael] Definitely something
that I've had on a weeknight,
493
00:20:03,302 --> 00:20:05,403
and would have from him, again.
494
00:20:05,437 --> 00:20:07,438
Ginger was just a little
too strong on that dish.
495
00:20:07,472 --> 00:20:08,539
[Guy] Jada.
496
00:20:08,574 --> 00:20:10,608
Korean chicken wings, I didn't
have a negative.
497
00:20:10,642 --> 00:20:11,819
[Marc] Downfall with
the potatoes.
498
00:20:11,843 --> 00:20:13,521
[Guy] What do you think about
Sarah's dish?
499
00:20:13,545 --> 00:20:14,756
[Marc] Sarah's dish I thought
was tasty.
500
00:20:14,780 --> 00:20:16,614
I thought the salad
was dressed perfectly.
501
00:20:16,648 --> 00:20:18,416
But she needed to refine
a little bit,
502
00:20:18,450 --> 00:20:20,451
how she was gonna put
that orange in there.
503
00:20:20,485 --> 00:20:21,686
And last, but not least...
504
00:20:21,720 --> 00:20:22,653
Michael.
505
00:20:22,688 --> 00:20:23,932
[Marc] Gameplay wise,
Michael really got it.
506
00:20:23,956 --> 00:20:25,733
[Antonia] The fish was just
very underseasoned.
507
00:20:25,757 --> 00:20:28,292
[Guy] Just remember, you got
20 points for taste,
508
00:20:28,327 --> 00:20:29,193
20 points for gameplay,
509
00:20:29,228 --> 00:20:30,261
10 points for plating.
510
00:20:30,295 --> 00:20:31,495
Total of 50 points available.
511
00:20:31,530 --> 00:20:33,231
All right, let's get those
scores in.
512
00:20:44,243 --> 00:20:45,409
Well, judges, thank you.
513
00:20:45,444 --> 00:20:47,278
Chefs, I'm gonna tell you
something,
514
00:20:47,312 --> 00:20:51,015
these judges judged you like
they judge any other chef.
515
00:20:51,049 --> 00:20:51,649
Hell yeah!
516
00:20:51,683 --> 00:20:53,317
Let's check out the results.
517
00:20:53,352 --> 00:20:55,086
JR!
518
00:20:56,321 --> 00:20:58,322
18 in gameplay. Wow!
519
00:20:59,424 --> 00:21:01,292
14 in taste, eh.
520
00:21:02,227 --> 00:21:03,294
Nine in plating!
521
00:21:04,296 --> 00:21:05,496
For a total of 41.
522
00:21:05,530 --> 00:21:07,064
It's a good score.
523
00:21:07,099 --> 00:21:08,165
Jada.
524
00:21:09,534 --> 00:21:11,235
17 in gameplay.
525
00:21:12,204 --> 00:21:13,404
18 in taste!
526
00:21:14,539 --> 00:21:15,940
Eight in plating.
527
00:21:16,308 --> 00:21:17,408
Score of 43.
528
00:21:17,442 --> 00:21:19,210
Right now, you're safe.
529
00:21:20,145 --> 00:21:21,212
Sarah.
530
00:21:23,615 --> 00:21:25,249
16 in gameplay.
531
00:21:29,187 --> 00:21:30,187
Eight in plating.
532
00:21:31,323 --> 00:21:32,323
40.
533
00:21:33,225 --> 00:21:34,725
JR you just got safe.
534
00:21:34,760 --> 00:21:37,228
This brings it all down
to our buddy Michael,
535
00:21:38,363 --> 00:21:39,363
versus Sarah.
536
00:21:41,166 --> 00:21:42,933
16 in gameplay.
537
00:21:44,336 --> 00:21:45,736
15 in taste.
538
00:21:46,371 --> 00:21:48,072
Has to be a nine or better.
539
00:21:49,741 --> 00:21:53,177
Eight in plating for
a score of 39.
540
00:21:54,780 --> 00:21:57,148
When the scores are this tight,
541
00:21:57,182 --> 00:21:58,516
that makes me happy.
542
00:21:58,550 --> 00:22:01,519
Because it shows
that not one of you
just blew everybody out.
543
00:22:01,553 --> 00:22:03,788
You're very accomplished
in all the things that you do.
544
00:22:03,822 --> 00:22:06,023
Chef Michael, great to
have you, thank you.
545
00:22:06,058 --> 00:22:06,724
[all applauding]
546
00:22:06,758 --> 00:22:08,959
It's tough in Flavortown but,
547
00:22:08,994 --> 00:22:10,494
it was awesome to
be able to meet some
548
00:22:10,529 --> 00:22:13,197
really, really talented chefs
that are my age as well.
549
00:22:17,602 --> 00:22:18,936
[Guy] Chefs, congratulations.
550
00:22:18,970 --> 00:22:22,473
This round will determine
who gets to shop
Flavortown Market
551
00:22:22,507 --> 00:22:25,876
for up to $20,000.
552
00:22:26,845 --> 00:22:28,713
[Guy] So Jada you are
in the lead, correct?
553
00:22:28,914 --> 00:22:29,780
43!
554
00:22:29,815 --> 00:22:32,350
- [Guy] JR right
behind at 41.
- Yeah.
555
00:22:32,384 --> 00:22:34,352
[Guy] And Sarah at 40.
556
00:22:34,386 --> 00:22:37,722
Listen, three point spread,
no big deal.
557
00:22:37,756 --> 00:22:39,590
[Guy] But with
a high scoring final dish,
558
00:22:39,624 --> 00:22:42,460
any one of you rising stars
could take the win.
559
00:22:42,494 --> 00:22:45,996
So, put yourself in
a wining frame of mind,
560
00:22:46,031 --> 00:22:48,666
I want you to make
the judges a victory dinner.
561
00:22:48,700 --> 00:22:50,701
I'm looking for an impressive,
562
00:22:51,503 --> 00:22:54,405
high end, celebration
win dinner.
563
00:22:54,439 --> 00:22:57,708
Whatever remaining
snack items you have,
you must use.
564
00:22:57,743 --> 00:22:58,509
Awesome. [chuckles]
565
00:22:58,543 --> 00:22:59,810
[Guy] So that should be gummies,
566
00:22:59,845 --> 00:23:01,846
- [Guy] and what cookies?
- Cookies, yeah.
567
00:23:01,880 --> 00:23:03,781
[Guy] Gummies, cookies
and crackers?
568
00:23:03,815 --> 00:23:07,218
- Yeah.
- [Guy] And gummies, cookies
and crackers.
569
00:23:07,486 --> 00:23:08,486
Yeah.
570
00:23:08,520 --> 00:23:09,754
Right there.
571
00:23:09,788 --> 00:23:11,722
- The bleach hasn't
sunk in yet.
- [all chuckling]
572
00:23:11,757 --> 00:23:13,591
[Guy] All right, victory dinner.
573
00:23:13,625 --> 00:23:16,961
So I did bring in one of
the ringers. Folks.
574
00:23:18,597 --> 00:23:19,774
My son Ryder,
and you know Hunter.
575
00:23:19,798 --> 00:23:21,699
How did you guys like my snacks.
576
00:23:21,733 --> 00:23:23,644
-They're awesome.
Thank you so much
-Yeah, good choices.
577
00:23:23,668 --> 00:23:25,403
- The healthiest of items.
- Yes.
578
00:23:25,437 --> 00:23:26,948
All right, so here's
what we're gonna do.
579
00:23:26,972 --> 00:23:29,540
Ryder's favorite thing
to do is play games and,
580
00:23:29,574 --> 00:23:31,575
create trouble and then,
not clean it up.
581
00:23:31,610 --> 00:23:34,478
Anyhow, so what's
going to happen?
582
00:23:34,513 --> 00:23:37,415
[Guy] This is called
hoop, there it is.
583
00:23:37,449 --> 00:23:39,150
This game is going to determine,
584
00:23:39,184 --> 00:23:41,786
how many ingredients
you get to shop for.
585
00:23:41,820 --> 00:23:44,989
You're gonna shoot
and for every one that
you get in there, you get
586
00:23:45,023 --> 00:23:45,756
two ingredients.
587
00:23:45,791 --> 00:23:47,558
Okay, everybody
gets three shots.
588
00:23:47,592 --> 00:23:48,736
- Who's going first?
- I'll do it.
589
00:23:48,760 --> 00:23:50,528
Oh by the way, I'm gonna
let you add up
590
00:23:50,562 --> 00:23:52,163
all of your ingredients.
591
00:23:55,534 --> 00:23:56,534
- Oh ho!
- Nice.
592
00:23:56,568 --> 00:23:57,635
[Jada chuckling]
593
00:23:57,669 --> 00:23:59,036
[Guy] Two ingredients.
594
00:23:59,304 --> 00:24:00,304
Next.
595
00:24:02,240 --> 00:24:03,407
[Guy] Oh! So close.
596
00:24:09,181 --> 00:24:10,214
[all exclaiming]
597
00:24:14,553 --> 00:24:15,886
[Juwan grunts]
598
00:24:16,388 --> 00:24:17,388
[Guy] Come on Sarah.
599
00:24:18,457 --> 00:24:19,457
[Guy] There you go!
600
00:24:20,225 --> 00:24:21,225
Four.
601
00:24:25,697 --> 00:24:28,365
There you go, six ingredient.
602
00:24:28,400 --> 00:24:29,400
[Guy] Okay, last one.
603
00:24:31,303 --> 00:24:33,003
[Guy] Eight. Funny.
604
00:24:34,573 --> 00:24:37,408
The toss. There you go!
605
00:24:37,442 --> 00:24:39,443
All right. Ten items.
Boy, that was good!
606
00:24:39,478 --> 00:24:41,378
All right, so here's
the deal chefs.
607
00:24:41,413 --> 00:24:43,647
30 minutes to prepare
your victory dinner.
608
00:24:43,682 --> 00:24:47,618
Using the leftovers you have
of Ryder's snack attack
609
00:24:47,652 --> 00:24:51,355
and, you get to
get ten ingredients.
610
00:24:51,389 --> 00:24:53,023
Ryder, which number
do you want to say?
611
00:24:54,259 --> 00:24:55,493
- Three?
- Two.
612
00:24:55,527 --> 00:24:57,127
- I wanna say one.
- No, I'll say one.
613
00:24:57,162 --> 00:24:59,522
No, you go first
and then I'll...
[shopping carts clattering]
614
00:25:00,098 --> 00:25:01,098
Oh!
615
00:25:01,800 --> 00:25:04,001
They almost ran
my children over.
616
00:25:05,403 --> 00:25:07,548
[Jada] I have to make
a victory dinner
with ten ingredients.
617
00:25:07,572 --> 00:25:10,407
Victory dinner, to me
is something that's
very exquisite,
618
00:25:10,442 --> 00:25:13,110
and not shy on
the portions and price.
619
00:25:14,613 --> 00:25:17,648
[Jada] I'm gonna be making
Filet Mignon and a polenta.
620
00:25:17,682 --> 00:25:21,452
I still have three of
Ryder's snacks that
I have to utilise in my dish.
621
00:25:21,486 --> 00:25:23,621
Cheese snacks, gummies
and cookies,
622
00:25:23,655 --> 00:25:26,524
definitely don't
belong anywhere near
a victory dinner.
623
00:25:26,558 --> 00:25:28,135
[Jada] Filet Mignon needs
a really good sauce.
624
00:25:28,159 --> 00:25:32,596
So I'm gonna hide those
fruit snacks in my
balsamic glaze for my steaks.
625
00:25:32,631 --> 00:25:34,398
Where's the polenta?
626
00:25:34,432 --> 00:25:35,910
I've got to utilise
these cheese crackers,
627
00:25:35,934 --> 00:25:39,303
so I'm thinking about
using them in my polenta.
628
00:25:39,337 --> 00:25:40,538
[in sing-song voice] Awesome.
629
00:25:40,572 --> 00:25:42,673
I'm also gonna be
adding smoked Gouda.
630
00:25:42,707 --> 00:25:47,011
Unfortunately I still have to
use Ryder's dreaded cookies.
631
00:25:47,045 --> 00:25:50,648
I can incorporate them into
the classic gremolata
that I'm making.
632
00:25:50,682 --> 00:25:52,516
I need parsley, lemon zest,
633
00:25:52,551 --> 00:25:54,118
and black garlic.
634
00:25:54,152 --> 00:25:58,289
This is a victory dinner, so
I'm gonna sear off
some morel mushrooms.
635
00:25:58,323 --> 00:26:00,691
Last thing, I'm grabbing
jarred truffle shavings.
636
00:26:00,725 --> 00:26:02,693
Truffles are
an expensive delicacy.
637
00:26:02,727 --> 00:26:05,796
And I think it will add
another level of flavor.
638
00:26:06,197 --> 00:26:07,131
Oh yeah, oh yeah.
639
00:26:07,165 --> 00:26:08,965
What would they make
for their victory dinner?
640
00:26:09,768 --> 00:26:11,368
Someone's gonna have
that victory dinner.
641
00:26:11,503 --> 00:26:12,836
Okay.
642
00:26:12,871 --> 00:26:16,740
To me, victory dinner means
high-end ingredients,
elegant plating.
643
00:26:16,775 --> 00:26:19,009
[Sarah] I go with the Ahi tuna,
644
00:26:19,044 --> 00:26:22,580
because it really means
victory dinner to me.
645
00:26:22,614 --> 00:26:24,248
I'm gonna make
a pan seared tuna,
646
00:26:24,616 --> 00:26:25,616
and ramen.
647
00:26:25,650 --> 00:26:27,351
I decided to go with ramen
648
00:26:27,385 --> 00:26:30,054
because I know I want my dish
to be Asian inspired.
649
00:26:31,122 --> 00:26:33,624
My leftover snack ingredients
are fruit gummies,
650
00:26:33,658 --> 00:26:35,960
cheese crackers
and chocolate chip cookies.
651
00:26:35,994 --> 00:26:40,564
I decide to incorporate
my gummy snacks into
a sauce for my tuna.
652
00:26:40,599 --> 00:26:42,466
And I know, I need
some more freshness,
653
00:26:42,500 --> 00:26:44,568
so I go and grab some cilantro.
654
00:26:44,603 --> 00:26:46,470
Cookies, cookies. Why are
there no cookies?
655
00:26:46,504 --> 00:26:49,573
I decide to do some
sort of yoghurt dipping sauce,
656
00:26:49,608 --> 00:26:52,142
to counteract the sweetness
in the cookies.
657
00:26:52,177 --> 00:26:56,113
While also pairing well
with the cheese flavor
in the crackers.
658
00:26:56,147 --> 00:27:00,017
With only a three point
difference between
me and Jada,
659
00:27:00,051 --> 00:27:02,252
I'm hoping I can
pull through in
the second round.
660
00:27:03,855 --> 00:27:04,722
All righty.
661
00:27:04,756 --> 00:27:06,523
I only have ten
ingredients to work with.
662
00:27:06,558 --> 00:27:08,569
So the first thing
I think about
is surf and turf.
663
00:27:08,593 --> 00:27:10,160
Filets and lobster tails.
664
00:27:10,195 --> 00:27:13,697
Cookies and fruit gummies,
last ingredients that I have
from Ryder's list.
665
00:27:13,732 --> 00:27:16,000
Don't really scream
victory dinner to me.
666
00:27:16,034 --> 00:27:16,567
Italian seasoning.
667
00:27:16,601 --> 00:27:18,035
So I gotta hide them.
668
00:27:18,069 --> 00:27:20,615
And I automatically know
I can incorporate them
into my steak sauce.
669
00:27:20,639 --> 00:27:22,172
I grab soy sauce.
670
00:27:22,207 --> 00:27:25,309
The umami and saltiness
cut through the sweetness
of these fruit gummies.
671
00:27:25,343 --> 00:27:26,654
I'm grabbing
baby yukon potatoes,
672
00:27:26,678 --> 00:27:28,518
because that'll be
really rich and flavorful.
673
00:27:29,514 --> 00:27:31,649
Broccolini is a step-up
from regular broccoli.
674
00:27:31,683 --> 00:27:33,617
These potatoes need cream
and French butter.
675
00:27:33,652 --> 00:27:35,563
Because when you're thinking
about a celebratory dinner,
676
00:27:35,587 --> 00:27:37,531
you're not normally thinking
about healthy foods.
677
00:27:37,555 --> 00:27:38,489
Eight, nine, ten.
678
00:27:38,523 --> 00:27:40,424
Now let's get cooking.
679
00:27:40,458 --> 00:27:41,692
Hi there, puppy. Hi
680
00:27:41,726 --> 00:27:43,427
Are you doing your security job?
681
00:27:43,461 --> 00:27:45,195
Have you found anybody stealing?
682
00:27:45,230 --> 00:27:46,363
You're undercover? Okay.
683
00:27:46,398 --> 00:27:48,032
I won't tell anybody.
Let's go.
684
00:27:56,207 --> 00:27:59,677
These last two ingredients
that they have to work with
in victory dinner are
685
00:27:59,711 --> 00:28:02,680
not as easy to work with,
as I think first round.
686
00:28:02,714 --> 00:28:05,816
I think that this is harder
than anything I've seen
in this kitchen.
687
00:28:05,850 --> 00:28:09,386
But these chefs in
round one, blew me away.
688
00:28:09,421 --> 00:28:10,688
[Guy shouts] 21 minutes, chefs!
689
00:28:10,722 --> 00:28:11,889
Already 21.
690
00:28:11,923 --> 00:28:15,059
[jada] I'm gonna be making
a Filet Mignon and a polenta.
691
00:28:15,093 --> 00:28:18,195
I still have three of Ryder's
snacks that I have
to utilise in my dish.
692
00:28:18,229 --> 00:28:20,698
Which are the cookies,
the cheese snacks
and the gummies.
693
00:28:20,732 --> 00:28:23,767
I'm in the lead so far
and I'm hoping that
this victory dinner
694
00:28:23,802 --> 00:28:26,870
carries me to victory
and to the $20,000.
695
00:28:26,905 --> 00:28:28,706
While my steaks are
developing its crust,
696
00:28:28,740 --> 00:28:31,041
I'm gonna work on
my balsamic glaze.
697
00:28:31,076 --> 00:28:32,787
Ryder's fruit snacks are
a little challenging,
698
00:28:32,811 --> 00:28:35,412
considering it has
some added sweetness.
699
00:28:35,447 --> 00:28:39,083
I started off by boiling
Ryder's fruit snacks
and some water.
700
00:28:39,117 --> 00:28:42,252
Added my balsamic glaze
and level it out
with the sweetness.
701
00:28:42,287 --> 00:28:43,620
This is a victory dinner,
702
00:28:43,655 --> 00:28:46,690
so I'm going to go
ahead and sear off
some morel mushrooms.
703
00:28:46,725 --> 00:28:48,726
And who doesn't like
a basic garlic butter steak?
704
00:28:48,760 --> 00:28:50,794
All right!
We're getting steak.
705
00:28:50,829 --> 00:28:52,707
Those are gorgeous, that's
exactly the way we want them.
706
00:28:52,731 --> 00:28:55,165
I would be very happy
to have that.
707
00:28:56,468 --> 00:28:57,434
Awesome.
708
00:28:57,469 --> 00:28:58,579
What are you getting
ready to make?
709
00:28:58,603 --> 00:29:00,571
[Sarah] I'll be making tuna,
710
00:29:00,605 --> 00:29:04,041
with a fruit snack citrus sauce,
711
00:29:04,576 --> 00:29:06,810
with some sauteed ramen.
712
00:29:06,845 --> 00:29:09,246
Now you're gonna sear these,
these Ahi steaks?
713
00:29:09,280 --> 00:29:10,581
[Sarah] Uh yes, that's the plan.
714
00:29:10,615 --> 00:29:14,718
I need to be able
to add depth and flavor
with so few ingredients.
715
00:29:14,753 --> 00:29:17,721
[Guy] Now chef you've already
used orange once before.
Using it again.
716
00:29:17,756 --> 00:29:20,724
Yes I feel like
it will counteract
the sweetness quite well.
717
00:29:20,759 --> 00:29:23,293
And make it more
of a citrus flavor.
718
00:29:23,327 --> 00:29:24,327
Okay.
719
00:29:24,662 --> 00:29:25,929
For my yoghurt sauce,
720
00:29:25,964 --> 00:29:30,367
I'm mixing up my
cheese crackers and cookies,
from my snack list
721
00:29:30,401 --> 00:29:32,803
as well as my yoghurt.
722
00:29:32,837 --> 00:29:36,073
It needs a little bit of heat
to counteract the sweetness
from the cookies.
723
00:29:36,107 --> 00:29:39,810
While also pairing well
with the cheese flavor
from the crackers.
724
00:29:39,844 --> 00:29:42,112
So I throw in
a little bit of cayenne.
725
00:29:44,449 --> 00:29:45,649
[Sarah] Worked out pretty good.
726
00:29:45,683 --> 00:29:46,994
All right chef, give me
the rundown. What's
on the menu?
727
00:29:47,018 --> 00:29:49,586
[Juwan] All right so, we
are doing a lobster
mashed potatoes.
728
00:29:49,621 --> 00:29:53,257
With a Filet and some
grilled broccolini.
729
00:29:53,291 --> 00:29:55,669
Do a nice mushroom sauce
on top to kinda bring
everything together.
730
00:29:55,693 --> 00:29:57,594
- You have 19 minutes chef.
- 19 minutes.
731
00:29:58,797 --> 00:30:01,732
I came in second this round,
I can't let up for next round.
732
00:30:01,766 --> 00:30:03,811
[Juwan] I season my Filets
heavily with salt and pepper,
733
00:30:03,835 --> 00:30:06,080
and throw them on
a hot skillet to get
a nice sear on them.
734
00:30:06,104 --> 00:30:09,506
While my steak
is cooking, I start
working on my lobster tail.
735
00:30:09,541 --> 00:30:13,010
I put all my meat in a skillet
with some butter so that
it can start poaching.
736
00:30:14,879 --> 00:30:17,848
I got some heat on the grill
and threw my broccolini
right on the grill.
737
00:30:17,882 --> 00:30:20,818
Chefs, 15 minutes.
We're at the halfway point.
738
00:30:20,852 --> 00:30:22,452
Fifteen!
739
00:30:22,487 --> 00:30:25,566
If I win today, that money
is going directly towards
the food truck, travel the US,
740
00:30:25,590 --> 00:30:26,967
show my personality
with the menu.
741
00:30:26,991 --> 00:30:29,660
It's time for this
victory dinner, to
take me to victory.
742
00:30:29,694 --> 00:30:31,929
- How you guys doing?
- Awesome.
743
00:30:31,963 --> 00:30:34,565
I realise that I turned my
water off for the potatoes.
744
00:30:34,599 --> 00:30:36,166
And they were no longer cooking.
745
00:30:36,201 --> 00:30:37,935
Rookie move. [laughs]
746
00:30:37,969 --> 00:30:39,680
He also doesn't have to
put them on the plate.
747
00:30:39,704 --> 00:30:42,072
I decided to fry them instead.
748
00:30:42,106 --> 00:30:43,651
I'm in for the potatoes
that are gonna go in
there right now
749
00:30:43,675 --> 00:30:44,708
Let's see what happens.
750
00:30:44,742 --> 00:30:46,610
Cheese crackers have
been used yet?
751
00:30:46,644 --> 00:30:47,855
[Jada] They're going
into the polenta.
752
00:30:47,879 --> 00:30:52,316
I'm thinking if I turn these
cheese crackers into a dust,
753
00:30:52,350 --> 00:30:53,817
I can fold them into my polenta.
754
00:30:53,852 --> 00:30:56,286
Cheese and polenta
is always great.
755
00:30:57,188 --> 00:30:58,689
Perfect!
756
00:30:58,723 --> 00:31:01,992
Cookies definitely don't
belong anywhere
near victory dinner.
757
00:31:02,026 --> 00:31:04,294
I don't even think they should
be in the same sentence.
758
00:31:04,329 --> 00:31:05,539
But I'm gonna try my best today.
759
00:31:05,563 --> 00:31:08,599
So I'm thinking I can
pulverise them
and incorporate them
760
00:31:08,633 --> 00:31:10,801
into the classic gremolata
that I'm making.
761
00:31:10,835 --> 00:31:13,704
I'm using that contrast
between sweet and savory
762
00:31:13,738 --> 00:31:16,173
to create really nice balance.
763
00:31:16,541 --> 00:31:17,474
Parsley.
764
00:31:17,508 --> 00:31:18,442
Lemon zest.
765
00:31:18,476 --> 00:31:19,476
Black garlic.
766
00:31:19,510 --> 00:31:20,510
And my cookies.
767
00:31:21,880 --> 00:31:25,916
If I win the money today,
I would absolutely love to put
some of it towards traveling
768
00:31:25,950 --> 00:31:29,686
and try to get some
internship at Michelin star
restaraunts across the world.
769
00:31:29,721 --> 00:31:31,822
Just like everyone here,
I'm super competitive,
770
00:31:31,856 --> 00:31:34,992
I'm super hungry, and I'm
really eager to win.
771
00:31:35,393 --> 00:31:36,393
Lot going on.
772
00:31:36,561 --> 00:31:37,995
It's good.
773
00:31:40,498 --> 00:31:42,833
Next, I need to work
on my ramen.
774
00:31:42,867 --> 00:31:44,468
[Sarah] I wanna
bring some life to it.
775
00:31:44,502 --> 00:31:47,337
So I decided to saute
them with frozen garlic,
776
00:31:47,372 --> 00:31:48,672
ginger and butter.
777
00:31:48,706 --> 00:31:50,507
Once they're done, I pull them
778
00:31:50,541 --> 00:31:52,476
and then add in my
toasted sesame oil,
779
00:31:52,510 --> 00:31:53,977
and Oyster sauce.
780
00:31:54,012 --> 00:31:57,581
I really need to counteract
all the sweet snacks
I'm working with,
781
00:31:57,615 --> 00:32:01,184
so I think my ramen
and all my sauces
will counteract that well.
782
00:32:01,619 --> 00:32:02,586
Nine minute chef.
783
00:32:02,620 --> 00:32:04,488
[Sarah] Time is
really running out.
784
00:32:04,522 --> 00:32:06,890
But I hope my flavors
impress the judges.
785
00:32:06,925 --> 00:32:10,827
If I win today, I wanna put
the money towards opening
a bakery food truck.
786
00:32:10,862 --> 00:32:13,297
Baking's a really
big passion of mine.
787
00:32:13,331 --> 00:32:15,365
We can serve fresh baked bread,
788
00:32:15,367 --> 00:32:16,700
and all sorts of pastries.
789
00:32:16,734 --> 00:32:19,770
I think that's an untapped
market that I'd really
love to get into.
790
00:32:21,005 --> 00:32:23,440
[Juwan] I'm spending way too
much time on these potatoes.
791
00:32:23,474 --> 00:32:25,442
I know I need to focus on
my other elements.
792
00:32:25,476 --> 00:32:26,854
I need these steaks
to be perfect.
793
00:32:26,878 --> 00:32:29,913
I move my steaks to
the oven so they cook
evenly throughout.
794
00:32:29,948 --> 00:32:33,216
I still got to get rid of
these fruit gummies
and cookies.
795
00:32:33,251 --> 00:32:34,785
I start on my steak sauce.
796
00:32:36,387 --> 00:32:38,899
I got to get rid of these
cookies, so I throw them
into my food processor,
797
00:32:38,923 --> 00:32:41,458
and throw them into the pan
with my mushrooms.
798
00:32:41,492 --> 00:32:43,260
The cookies thickened up
my sauce.
799
00:32:44,829 --> 00:32:46,396
Chef, where are those
fruit gummies at?
800
00:32:47,932 --> 00:32:50,667
[Juwan] They are also going
into this sauce here.
801
00:32:50,702 --> 00:32:52,002
[Guy] Got it.
802
00:32:52,036 --> 00:32:54,538
[Juwan] So I throw
them into the pan with
the sauce as well.
803
00:32:54,572 --> 00:32:55,605
Added the soy sauce.
804
00:32:55,640 --> 00:32:57,541
The umami and saltiness
of the soy sauce,
805
00:32:57,575 --> 00:33:00,210
will cut through the sweetness
of cookies and the gummies.
806
00:33:02,313 --> 00:33:03,447
I know it's good to go.
807
00:33:03,481 --> 00:33:04,881
Chef, let's get plated.
808
00:33:04,916 --> 00:33:06,583
[Guy shouting] Two minutes!
809
00:33:06,617 --> 00:33:09,386
[Jada] I start off with my
smoked Gouda polenta
on the bottom,
810
00:33:10,455 --> 00:33:12,289
I top it with my Filets.
811
00:33:13,624 --> 00:33:16,593
I brush them with
my balsamic reduction,
812
00:33:16,627 --> 00:33:18,962
I place my black garlic
gremolata on top
of the steaks.
813
00:33:18,997 --> 00:33:22,332
Then put my truffle morels
on top of the balsamic glaze.
814
00:33:24,702 --> 00:33:25,902
[Guy shouting] One minute!
815
00:33:26,537 --> 00:33:27,838
Time is really running out.
816
00:33:27,872 --> 00:33:31,241
So I don't have time to
pan sear my tuna any more.
817
00:33:31,275 --> 00:33:32,843
So I decide to serve it raw.
818
00:33:32,877 --> 00:33:36,446
I'm hoping through this
high-end plating, I can
show-off the type of
819
00:33:36,481 --> 00:33:38,448
victory dinner that
I would wanna eat.
820
00:33:38,483 --> 00:33:41,685
First my ramen noodles
go down as a base,
821
00:33:41,719 --> 00:33:44,621
then I add on my sliced tuna.
822
00:33:44,655 --> 00:33:47,691
And then I spoon some
gummy, tangerine sauce.
823
00:33:47,725 --> 00:33:51,395
Finish the plate with my
yoghurt dipping sauce.
824
00:33:52,363 --> 00:33:53,697
Fellas, you have 30 seconds.
825
00:33:53,731 --> 00:33:55,432
[Juwan] I took my
steaks out of the oven.
826
00:33:55,466 --> 00:33:56,533
Perfect.
827
00:33:57,435 --> 00:33:59,369
First I put down
my charred broccolini.
828
00:34:01,272 --> 00:34:02,873
Then my Filet Mignon.
829
00:34:02,907 --> 00:34:05,342
Then I put my mushroom sauce
on top of my steaks.
830
00:34:06,811 --> 00:34:08,879
Then I put my
butter poached lobster.
831
00:34:08,913 --> 00:34:12,249
Time got the best of me
and my potatoes didn't
make it on the plate.
832
00:34:12,283 --> 00:34:14,051
Five. Four.
833
00:34:14,419 --> 00:34:15,352
[Guy] Three.
834
00:34:15,386 --> 00:34:16,353
[Guy] Two.
835
00:34:16,387 --> 00:34:19,222
One. That's it chefs.
Stop working.
836
00:34:19,257 --> 00:34:20,557
[all applauding]
837
00:34:20,591 --> 00:34:22,225
That was tough.
838
00:34:24,262 --> 00:34:25,462
[Guy whistles]
839
00:34:25,496 --> 00:34:27,097
It was very difficult.
840
00:34:27,131 --> 00:34:30,233
All right, it's time to find
out whose victory dinner
is worth a victory lap
841
00:34:30,268 --> 00:34:31,468
around Flavortown Market.
842
00:34:31,502 --> 00:34:33,336
Let's take it to the judges.
Right this way.
843
00:34:39,510 --> 00:34:41,812
All right judges, here we are.
This is the second round.
844
00:34:41,846 --> 00:34:45,449
Our rising star chefs had
to make a victory dinner.
845
00:34:45,483 --> 00:34:46,927
And of course they
also had to include
846
00:34:46,951 --> 00:34:49,920
the remaining snacks that
Ryder had picked for them.
847
00:34:49,954 --> 00:34:53,590
Up first, chef Sarah,
cookies, cheese crackers,
fruit gummies.
848
00:34:53,624 --> 00:34:54,558
Tell us what you made.
849
00:34:54,592 --> 00:34:56,393
I made for you Ahi tuna,
850
00:34:56,427 --> 00:34:57,828
served over a bed of ramen.
851
00:34:57,895 --> 00:35:00,997
My cookies and cheese
crackers are in
the yoghurt dipping sauce.
852
00:35:01,032 --> 00:35:05,268
And then, my fruit
gummies, I worked into
the citrus gummy sauce.
853
00:35:08,473 --> 00:35:09,773
The ramen is incredible.
854
00:35:09,807 --> 00:35:12,042
Probably one of
the best tasting things
we've had today.
855
00:35:12,076 --> 00:35:15,545
I think that the sauce
over here is just a little
on the sweet side.
856
00:35:15,580 --> 00:35:16,924
And I know there's
cookies in there,
857
00:35:16,948 --> 00:35:19,816
but you could have
leaned into adding some
more savory elements.
858
00:35:19,851 --> 00:35:21,685
- Thank you.
- [Antonia] Beautifully plated.
859
00:35:21,719 --> 00:35:23,620
[Antonia] I do think the...
860
00:35:23,654 --> 00:35:26,389
gummy, there's a sweetness to
it, there's an acidity to it,
861
00:35:26,424 --> 00:35:27,824
that actually works
with the tuna.
862
00:35:27,859 --> 00:35:29,860
[Marc] It's a beautiful dish,
very inviting.
863
00:35:29,894 --> 00:35:34,264
This tuna is good but it
definitely needs to be have
a little bit of sear on it.
864
00:35:35,333 --> 00:35:36,433
Thank you very much.
865
00:35:36,467 --> 00:35:38,468
Up next, chef Jada.
866
00:35:38,503 --> 00:35:41,505
I made a garlic butter
basted Filet Mignon.
867
00:35:41,539 --> 00:35:44,341
On top it's gonna be
a balsamic reduction,
868
00:35:44,375 --> 00:35:45,609
black garlic gremolata.
869
00:35:45,643 --> 00:35:48,211
Underneath you have
a smoked Gouda polenta.
870
00:35:48,246 --> 00:35:50,527
And on the side I have
a truffle basted
morel mushrooms.
871
00:35:53,417 --> 00:35:54,618
The ingredients you had,
872
00:35:54,652 --> 00:35:57,587
what you did here,
was really, really...
Well played.
873
00:35:57,622 --> 00:36:00,524
- Thank you.
- And, I love morels.
874
00:36:00,558 --> 00:36:01,558
Me too. [chuckles]
875
00:36:01,592 --> 00:36:03,426
I looked at the dish
and didn't see,
876
00:36:03,460 --> 00:36:05,395
any of the things that
I didn't want to see
877
00:36:05,429 --> 00:36:07,564
which was the cookies
and gummies.
878
00:36:07,566 --> 00:36:09,633
But I do taste them.
I love the...
879
00:36:09,667 --> 00:36:13,470
cheese crackers in
the polenta. I think that
makes a lot of sense.
880
00:36:13,504 --> 00:36:15,872
There is so much
confidence in this dish.
881
00:36:15,907 --> 00:36:17,908
Balance of taking
the chocolate chip cookie,
882
00:36:17,942 --> 00:36:20,977
turning it into a gremolata
and adding so much lemon zest,
883
00:36:21,012 --> 00:36:24,614
balances that perfectly.
I thought it was
really, really smart.
884
00:36:24,649 --> 00:36:26,550
The gummies, I think
is where we like
885
00:36:26,584 --> 00:36:29,152
kinda went, array.
886
00:36:29,187 --> 00:36:30,664
- [Antonia] Because that is
a little too sweet for me.
- Okay.
887
00:36:30,688 --> 00:36:33,723
All right not to be
outdone, chef JR what
do you have for us?
888
00:36:33,758 --> 00:36:37,227
So I have before you,
beautiful pan seared Filet.
889
00:36:37,261 --> 00:36:38,195
Topped with that sauce.
890
00:36:38,229 --> 00:36:39,629
Call it the mystery sauce
891
00:36:39,664 --> 00:36:41,642
'cause it has a bunch of
random stuff in it but
it tastes amazing.
892
00:36:41,666 --> 00:36:43,810
So I used the two ingredients
in there. I used the gummies
to kinda round it off.
893
00:36:43,834 --> 00:36:46,403
It's kinda umami packed
so I've got some
mushrooms in there,
894
00:36:46,437 --> 00:36:47,470
some soy sauce.
895
00:36:47,505 --> 00:36:49,372
Also, I have in
there the cookies.
896
00:36:49,407 --> 00:36:50,784
And then you have
some grilled broccolini,
897
00:36:50,808 --> 00:36:52,576
and some butter
poached lobsters.
898
00:36:53,878 --> 00:36:56,947
Got the celebratory
part. Victorious,
all that sort of stuff.
899
00:36:56,981 --> 00:36:59,816
I definitely agree with you.
Surf and turf
is the way to go.
900
00:36:59,850 --> 00:37:03,520
This sauce for me is
actually my favorite part
of the whole dish.
901
00:37:03,554 --> 00:37:06,356
Even though it's got
cookies and gummies in it.
902
00:37:06,390 --> 00:37:07,968
Umami, I thought was
the best word to describe it.
903
00:37:07,992 --> 00:37:12,696
You definitely know how to,
massage something into
something that tastes good.
904
00:37:12,730 --> 00:37:15,398
[Marc] I think
the steak's cooked
very well. It's very tender.
905
00:37:15,433 --> 00:37:16,777
And the broccolini here,
I love the char
906
00:37:16,801 --> 00:37:18,879
I love charred greens
like this. It's really,
really nice.
907
00:37:18,903 --> 00:37:22,138
Everything is really beautiful
and then cook
the lobster in that butter
908
00:37:22,173 --> 00:37:24,484
so the creaminess, that
I would have loved
in the mashed potatoes
909
00:37:24,508 --> 00:37:26,776
is kinda there
still in the lobster.
910
00:37:26,811 --> 00:37:29,679
- I think it just needs
some more seasoning.
- Okay. Thank you.
911
00:37:29,714 --> 00:37:32,782
Chefs, tough round. Not as
easy as the first one.
912
00:37:32,817 --> 00:37:34,884
Happened to get rid
of those ingredients.
913
00:37:34,919 --> 00:37:37,354
We'll find out. We're gonna
send you back to the kitchens.
914
00:37:37,388 --> 00:37:38,632
We'll call you when
we have a decision.
915
00:37:38,656 --> 00:37:40,123
Thank you very much.
916
00:37:43,527 --> 00:37:45,195
[Guy] All right,
let's jump into it.
917
00:37:45,229 --> 00:37:49,666
Sarah for me had one of my
favorite components out of all
three dishes in the noodles.
918
00:37:49,700 --> 00:37:51,935
Where I was lost was
the, the raw tuna.
919
00:37:51,969 --> 00:37:55,538
- Let's talk about Jada.
- [Marc] Jada definitely made
a very, very nice plate.
920
00:37:55,573 --> 00:37:58,074
Yeah, the, the gummies just
came out a little too strong
921
00:37:58,309 --> 00:37:59,376
JR?
922
00:37:59,410 --> 00:38:01,511
[Michael] He had a lot of
components on his plate.
923
00:38:01,545 --> 00:38:03,747
I just think that it needs
some technical tweaks.
924
00:38:03,781 --> 00:38:06,883
[Guy] Just remember you got
20 points for taste,
20 points for gameplay,
925
00:38:06,917 --> 00:38:09,653
ten points for plating.
Total of 50 points available.
926
00:38:09,687 --> 00:38:14,157
So judges, whose
victory dinner calls
for a $20,000 victory?
927
00:38:15,860 --> 00:38:18,895
Well, it sure has been
a pleasure getting to
know the three of you.
928
00:38:18,929 --> 00:38:22,932
It really gives me
hope and inspiration
for the future
929
00:38:22,967 --> 00:38:24,968
of what the young
culinary world looks.
930
00:38:25,403 --> 00:38:26,403
Just outstanding.
931
00:38:26,437 --> 00:38:29,272
That brings us to the score.
Let's take a look.
932
00:38:29,307 --> 00:38:31,341
Jada, you are in the lead.
933
00:38:31,375 --> 00:38:32,375
[Guy] Let's go to Sarah.
934
00:38:32,643 --> 00:38:35,011
40 points going into it.
935
00:38:35,446 --> 00:38:37,447
A 14 in gameplay.
936
00:38:38,182 --> 00:38:39,616
A 14 in taste.
937
00:38:39,650 --> 00:38:42,118
A nine in plating for a 37,
938
00:38:42,586 --> 00:38:45,088
and a total of 77.
939
00:38:47,224 --> 00:38:48,224
[Guy] JR...
940
00:38:49,393 --> 00:38:51,127
16 in gameplay,
941
00:38:52,330 --> 00:38:53,997
15 in taste.
942
00:38:55,199 --> 00:38:56,566
A six in plating,
943
00:38:56,600 --> 00:38:58,268
for a total of 37,
944
00:38:59,303 --> 00:39:00,503
and a 78.
945
00:39:01,505 --> 00:39:05,141
So, Jada that leaves us.
You have got to get a 35,
946
00:39:05,710 --> 00:39:08,078
or lower for JR to win.
947
00:39:11,482 --> 00:39:13,016
[Guy] 18 in gameplay.
948
00:39:13,384 --> 00:39:14,384
18 in taste.
949
00:39:16,454 --> 00:39:18,421
9 in plating, for a 45.
950
00:39:18,456 --> 00:39:21,024
And congratulations
ladies and gentlemen,
951
00:39:21,058 --> 00:39:24,461
There she is, the winner of
Ryder's snack attack,
952
00:39:24,495 --> 00:39:25,695
- chef Jada.
- Thank you.
953
00:39:25,730 --> 00:39:29,332
Listen, both JR and Sarah,
it's been awesome to have you.
954
00:39:29,367 --> 00:39:30,433
Very proud of you.
955
00:39:30,468 --> 00:39:32,102
You keep this up.
We'll see you again.
956
00:39:32,136 --> 00:39:36,373
Me and these other young chefs
have definitely represented
the culinary gang,
957
00:39:36,440 --> 00:39:38,007
And I'm super happy
to cook with them.
958
00:39:38,042 --> 00:39:43,046
It's a little disappointing,
but getting to meet Guy Fieri
was a dream come true.
959
00:39:44,782 --> 00:39:47,617
Ladies and gentlemen,
give it up for this
super young chef.
960
00:39:47,651 --> 00:39:49,986
[Guy] Chef Jada.
[all cheering]
961
00:39:50,020 --> 00:39:52,620
It is time to go get
some money. Come over
to say hi to the judges.
962
00:39:54,725 --> 00:39:57,727
We have a couple of different
ways you can make money.
963
00:39:57,762 --> 00:39:59,796
We have a big cheque
sitting behind the door.
964
00:39:59,830 --> 00:40:02,465
It's anywhere from
$10,000 to &20,000.
965
00:40:02,500 --> 00:40:03,767
We also have a shopping spree.
966
00:40:03,801 --> 00:40:08,271
- Where I give you a hint of
a culinary ingredient.
- Right.
967
00:40:08,305 --> 00:40:09,973
And you have to go find it.
968
00:40:10,007 --> 00:40:10,740
There's five of them,
969
00:40:10,775 --> 00:40:13,443
each one you find
is worth $4000.
970
00:40:13,477 --> 00:40:14,778
You get all five,
you win 20,000.
971
00:40:14,812 --> 00:40:17,413
I definitely want to do the,
the shopping spree.
972
00:40:17,415 --> 00:40:18,692
Definitely wants to do
the shopping spree.
973
00:40:18,716 --> 00:40:21,251
[Guy] Let's take a look at
how much the cheque was for.
974
00:40:21,285 --> 00:40:22,752
[Guy] $14,000.
975
00:40:23,421 --> 00:40:24,821
Four items and you'I beat it.
976
00:40:24,855 --> 00:40:28,658
Root vegetable that
is essential to
making mirepoix.
977
00:40:29,393 --> 00:40:31,528
- Carrot.
- As soon as you're ready,
978
00:40:31,562 --> 00:40:33,062
the clock starts.
979
00:40:40,538 --> 00:40:44,307
Frozen version of vegetable
needed for a Florentine dish.
980
00:40:45,443 --> 00:40:47,277
- Spinach.
- Spinach.
981
00:40:48,179 --> 00:40:50,146
Spinach, here we go.
982
00:40:50,681 --> 00:40:52,282
[Guy] $8000. What's next?
983
00:40:52,316 --> 00:40:53,683
Slender electric tool,
984
00:40:53,717 --> 00:40:57,987
that can puree ingredients
in a container in which
they're prepared.
985
00:40:58,522 --> 00:41:00,023
Uh, immersion blender.
986
00:41:03,394 --> 00:41:05,028
- 50 seconds you have.
- Great.
987
00:41:05,463 --> 00:41:06,429
There. Awesome.
988
00:41:06,464 --> 00:41:08,131
[Guy] There she goes.
989
00:41:08,165 --> 00:41:09,165
[all cheering]
990
00:41:09,567 --> 00:41:11,034
[Guy] Flaky pastry dough,
991
00:41:11,068 --> 00:41:15,038
used to make baklava,
with a name that
means leaf in Greek.
992
00:41:15,439 --> 00:41:17,307
Filo, I think.
993
00:41:18,175 --> 00:41:19,175
It's over there.
994
00:41:20,411 --> 00:41:21,744
[Guy] 30 seconds, chef.
995
00:41:22,580 --> 00:41:25,448
Fried herb popular
in French recipes,
996
00:41:25,483 --> 00:41:27,150
such as Bearnaise sauce.
997
00:41:27,451 --> 00:41:28,451
Tarragon?
998
00:41:30,287 --> 00:41:32,055
Tarragon?
999
00:41:32,089 --> 00:41:34,157
- Is that the final one?
- How many seconds left?
1000
00:41:34,191 --> 00:41:36,759
Ten, nine, eight
1001
00:41:37,328 --> 00:41:38,328
Seven. What've you got?
1002
00:41:40,030 --> 00:41:41,698
- Tarragon.
- There you go. All right.
1003
00:41:41,732 --> 00:41:44,534
I just won $20,000
on Guy's Grocery Games.
1004
00:41:44,568 --> 00:41:46,636
This is only the beginning.
1005
00:41:46,670 --> 00:41:49,305
She gave up on
the $14,000 cheque.
1006
00:41:49,340 --> 00:41:50,640
She wanted the competition.
1007
00:41:50,674 --> 00:41:53,309
And she won big, 88 points.
1008
00:41:53,344 --> 00:41:54,611
You're walked off with this one.
1009
00:41:54,645 --> 00:41:56,423
You'll probably see her again
on Grocery Games.
1010
00:41:56,447 --> 00:41:58,214
We'll catch you
next week. Adios.