1 00:00:01,002 --> 00:00:02,973 Previously on Next Level Chef... 2 00:00:03,073 --> 00:00:04,709 The team part of the competition has gone. 3 00:00:04,809 --> 00:00:06,514 You are cooking on your own. 4 00:00:06,614 --> 00:00:09,117 - It's gonna be an all-out war. - Go! 5 00:00:09,118 --> 00:00:10,621 Did you see Cole jump on that platform? 6 00:00:10,721 --> 00:00:12,826 - Nice. - If you need it, I need it more. 7 00:00:12,926 --> 00:00:14,394 Don't push me, dude! 8 00:00:14,395 --> 00:00:16,266 That little brat did me dirty. 9 00:00:16,366 --> 00:00:17,569 Taste that one more time. It's not cooked. 10 00:00:17,669 --> 00:00:20,007 Oh, no! 11 00:00:20,107 --> 00:00:22,978 The chef who's leaving us tonight... Jared. 12 00:00:22,979 --> 00:00:25,083 And tonight... 13 00:00:25,183 --> 00:00:27,121 One of the oldest foods: noodles. 14 00:00:27,221 --> 00:00:29,626 I'm Filipino. Body by noodles. 15 00:00:29,726 --> 00:00:31,395 - What're you thinking? - I haven't cooked duck yet. 16 00:00:31,495 --> 00:00:33,266 - You keep grabbing all the duck. - I'm taking the duck. 17 00:00:33,267 --> 00:00:34,835 That's what we're doing now? 18 00:00:34,836 --> 00:00:37,240 Woo! 19 00:00:37,241 --> 00:00:39,980 Ah! Don't cry. Don't cry. Don't cry! 20 00:00:40,080 --> 00:00:41,215 This is hard. 21 00:01:02,225 --> 00:01:04,896 Welcome back, guys. 22 00:01:04,996 --> 00:01:06,431 New day, baby. Look at this, man. 23 00:01:06,432 --> 00:01:08,270 - Wow. - How are we all feeling? 24 00:01:08,370 --> 00:01:10,139 - Great, chef. - Motivated? Ready? 25 00:01:10,140 --> 00:01:12,845 Yes, chef. 26 00:01:12,946 --> 00:01:15,484 We are down to the magnificent seven. 27 00:01:15,585 --> 00:01:17,287 Woop, woop! 28 00:01:17,288 --> 00:01:19,425 It's insane that there's only seven of us. 29 00:01:19,526 --> 00:01:21,797 The competition is heating up. 30 00:01:21,898 --> 00:01:24,702 But you know, since the very beginning, it's me versus me. 31 00:01:24,703 --> 00:01:26,973 And I have to keep that same attitude. 32 00:01:27,074 --> 00:01:30,413 It's gonna be one of you who wins the year-long mentorship. 33 00:01:30,514 --> 00:01:34,187 Not to mention a cool quarter of a million dollars. 34 00:01:34,188 --> 00:01:37,060 - Imagine that! - Yeah. Yep. 35 00:01:37,061 --> 00:01:38,597 That's what's up! 36 00:01:38,697 --> 00:01:39,633 You ready for your next challenge? 37 00:01:39,733 --> 00:01:40,669 Yes, chef. 38 00:01:40,769 --> 00:01:43,172 It's a big one. 39 00:01:43,173 --> 00:01:44,777 Today, you'll be working with one of the oldest foods 40 00:01:44,877 --> 00:01:47,848 in existence. 41 00:01:47,849 --> 00:01:50,889 Dating back thousands of years, and it's still loved 42 00:01:50,989 --> 00:01:52,759 all over the world. Any guesses? 43 00:01:52,859 --> 00:01:54,062 - Rice? - Noodles. 44 00:01:54,162 --> 00:01:55,797 - Noodles. - Noodles! 45 00:01:55,798 --> 00:01:57,769 - Yep. - Noodles. 46 00:01:57,869 --> 00:01:59,806 Body by noodles. I'm Filipino. 47 00:01:59,906 --> 00:02:01,609 Long life, long noodles. 48 00:02:04,048 --> 00:02:06,954 I eat ramen. 49 00:02:07,054 --> 00:02:08,489 Sesame noodles. 50 00:02:08,490 --> 00:02:10,562 Dan dan noodles. 51 00:02:10,662 --> 00:02:11,697 Oh! I love noodles. 52 00:02:11,797 --> 00:02:13,365 Chef's kiss. 53 00:02:13,366 --> 00:02:16,439 I'm hungry. 54 00:02:16,540 --> 00:02:19,345 Today's challenge is to create a Next Level noodle dish 55 00:02:19,445 --> 00:02:21,750 that really does honor tradition 56 00:02:21,751 --> 00:02:25,792 but elevates that humble, simple noodle to the Next Level. 57 00:02:25,892 --> 00:02:27,495 You need to pick a lane 58 00:02:27,596 --> 00:02:29,966 and serve up an elevated dish 59 00:02:30,067 --> 00:02:32,505 focused on noodles 60 00:02:32,506 --> 00:02:35,846 and topped off with a beautiful protein as the centerpiece. 61 00:02:35,946 --> 00:02:37,080 - Heard. - Understood? 62 00:02:37,181 --> 00:02:38,483 Yes, chef. 63 00:02:38,584 --> 00:02:41,824 You'll all have 15 minutes. 64 00:02:43,727 --> 00:02:45,130 No. Stop it. 65 00:02:45,230 --> 00:02:48,369 - Times two. - Oh, my God. 66 00:02:48,370 --> 00:02:50,106 - Thirty minutes... - Back at it again. 67 00:02:50,107 --> 00:02:52,845 ...to create an outstanding noodle dish. 68 00:02:52,846 --> 00:02:54,950 Yo, that was not funny, chef. 69 00:02:55,050 --> 00:02:57,087 Why is he playing like this? 70 00:02:57,188 --> 00:03:00,127 Like, have we not been through enough?! 71 00:03:00,227 --> 00:03:01,830 Time is of the essence. 72 00:03:01,930 --> 00:03:03,801 - Always. - Especially today. 73 00:03:03,901 --> 00:03:06,540 Because the chef who creates the best dish 74 00:03:06,640 --> 00:03:08,877 will not only move up to that top level kitchen 75 00:03:08,978 --> 00:03:10,880 next time round... 76 00:03:10,881 --> 00:03:12,718 but will earn one of these. 77 00:03:14,990 --> 00:03:16,426 - Mmm... - Hell, yeah. 78 00:03:16,527 --> 00:03:19,699 A Next Level Time Token. 79 00:03:19,799 --> 00:03:23,874 At this stage of the game, it is crucial. 80 00:03:23,875 --> 00:03:26,278 The winner of this Time Token 81 00:03:26,279 --> 00:03:29,284 has got an incredible option to add 82 00:03:29,285 --> 00:03:32,423 a 10 second head start to their grab. 83 00:03:32,424 --> 00:03:33,861 I would love it, chef. You can give it to me right now. 84 00:03:35,898 --> 00:03:38,269 Or as we've seen before... 85 00:03:38,369 --> 00:03:42,043 you can use it to take 10 seconds away 86 00:03:42,144 --> 00:03:43,748 from one of your fellow competitors. 87 00:03:43,848 --> 00:03:44,883 - Wow. - Think about it. 88 00:03:44,984 --> 00:03:47,319 - Spicy. - Connor? 89 00:03:47,320 --> 00:03:49,726 Who would you take 10 seconds away from? 90 00:03:49,827 --> 00:03:52,198 Oh, my God. You put me on blast, chef. 91 00:03:52,298 --> 00:03:53,634 - Christian. - Oh, yeah? 92 00:03:55,136 --> 00:03:57,875 Oh, okay. Alright. 93 00:03:57,976 --> 00:04:00,447 Heard. Duly noted. 94 00:04:00,548 --> 00:04:04,121 Okay, Andy and Gabrielle, you cooked your hearts out, ladies, 95 00:04:04,122 --> 00:04:07,595 and you've earned your spot in the top level with me today. 96 00:04:07,596 --> 00:04:09,866 - Yay! - Thanks, chef. 97 00:04:09,966 --> 00:04:12,470 Christian, Darian and Connor, you've earned your spot 98 00:04:12,471 --> 00:04:15,476 - in that middle kitchen with me. - Yes, chef. 99 00:04:15,477 --> 00:04:17,347 Okay, Cole and Danielle, 100 00:04:17,348 --> 00:04:19,218 you've battled your way out of elimination 101 00:04:19,318 --> 00:04:22,625 and still have a shot at the title. Well done! 102 00:04:22,726 --> 00:04:25,097 Chefs, you'll be in the basement with me. Down, but not out. 103 00:04:25,197 --> 00:04:26,499 - Yeah. - Let's get it. 104 00:04:26,600 --> 00:04:29,004 Okay, Andy and Gabrielle, 105 00:04:29,105 --> 00:04:31,742 please head to the elevator, and I'll see you there shortly. 106 00:04:31,743 --> 00:04:33,947 - Thank you, chefs. - Good luck, ladies. Good luck... 107 00:04:34,047 --> 00:04:35,483 Love you, girls. 108 00:04:35,484 --> 00:04:36,686 Come on. Kill it. 109 00:04:38,022 --> 00:04:40,493 Go girl! 110 00:04:43,099 --> 00:04:44,235 It feels like the Avengers. 111 00:04:44,335 --> 00:04:46,239 Literally. 112 00:04:48,076 --> 00:04:50,113 - Let's go, baby. - Here we go. 113 00:04:50,214 --> 00:04:53,252 Hup, hup, hup... 114 00:04:53,253 --> 00:04:54,757 The boys are back in town. 115 00:04:54,857 --> 00:04:57,528 That's right. 116 00:04:57,529 --> 00:04:59,533 Let's get set up and get going, get going! 117 00:04:59,633 --> 00:05:02,104 I don't have all the frills of the top kitchen. 118 00:05:02,204 --> 00:05:04,241 Let's go. But what I do have is some grit, 119 00:05:04,242 --> 00:05:06,780 some tenacity, some resilience. 120 00:05:06,880 --> 00:05:09,050 - You got this, Danielle. - I know, I'm excited. 121 00:05:09,051 --> 00:05:11,388 That's all I need to make this happen. 122 00:05:11,389 --> 00:05:14,061 Did not come to play today at all. 123 00:05:14,161 --> 00:05:15,864 Right. Look after those ladies, look after them, let's go. 124 00:05:15,965 --> 00:05:17,134 I got 'em, Gordon. 125 00:05:17,234 --> 00:05:19,505 - Flavor, flavor, flavor! - Flavor! 126 00:05:19,606 --> 00:05:22,244 - What is this? What is this? - We eatin' it. We eatin' it up! 127 00:05:22,344 --> 00:05:24,415 Let's pop over here. Let's have a little chat. 128 00:05:24,516 --> 00:05:26,520 - Feeling energized? - Yeah. Very energized. 129 00:05:26,620 --> 00:05:28,289 Also, with only two of you, we're in the basement. 130 00:05:28,290 --> 00:05:30,060 Not a lot of ingredients might be left 131 00:05:30,160 --> 00:05:31,897 but at least you're not going to be fighting for it. 132 00:05:31,997 --> 00:05:33,166 The girls will rise. 133 00:05:33,266 --> 00:05:34,603 Girls will rise. 134 00:05:34,703 --> 00:05:35,672 Let's go! 135 00:05:35,772 --> 00:05:37,139 Let's go, chef. Let's get it. 136 00:05:37,140 --> 00:05:38,408 - You good? - Yes, chef. 137 00:05:38,409 --> 00:05:40,815 Listen, the end is in sight. 138 00:05:40,915 --> 00:05:44,421 Every move you make now is critical. What are you thinking? 139 00:05:44,522 --> 00:05:46,393 I wanna go with something creamy, Taiwanese-inspired... 140 00:05:46,493 --> 00:05:48,295 - Taiwanese. - Yes, chef. 141 00:05:48,296 --> 00:05:50,098 I'm listening. I'm keeping tabs on these guys. 142 00:05:50,099 --> 00:05:52,169 Great. And then protein-wise, what're you thinking? 143 00:05:52,170 --> 00:05:54,708 Cutlet of some sort, chicken, pork. 144 00:05:54,709 --> 00:05:56,412 Connor, you've been killing it left and right 145 00:05:56,513 --> 00:05:57,982 and I'm not letting you kill it on this dish. 146 00:05:58,082 --> 00:05:59,987 - What are you thinking, bro? - Like a Peruvian pasta? 147 00:06:00,087 --> 00:06:02,189 There's a little bit of extra love for Darian 148 00:06:02,190 --> 00:06:04,594 'cause he's Team Blais. Or was. 149 00:06:04,595 --> 00:06:06,967 And probably, like, duck. I haven't cooked duck yet. 150 00:06:07,067 --> 00:06:09,171 You've been grabbing all the ducks. 151 00:06:09,271 --> 00:06:10,407 I'll do whatever it takes to win. 152 00:06:10,508 --> 00:06:12,411 Thirty minutes. It's gonna go fast. 153 00:06:12,512 --> 00:06:14,147 We're all homies, but when that clock starts... 154 00:06:15,985 --> 00:06:17,587 ...you don't know me. 155 00:06:17,588 --> 00:06:19,726 ♪ Let's go! 156 00:06:19,826 --> 00:06:22,932 ♪ It's gonna be a broth of deliciousness ♪ 157 00:06:23,032 --> 00:06:24,467 I'm so happy! 158 00:06:24,468 --> 00:06:25,805 - Okay, you guys ready? - Yes, chef! 159 00:06:25,905 --> 00:06:27,074 Yes, you are! 160 00:06:27,174 --> 00:06:28,777 - Uh, Nyesha? - Gordon! 161 00:06:28,878 --> 00:06:30,213 Let's go. We good? 162 00:06:30,314 --> 00:06:32,617 Oh, these girls got fire in their eyes. 163 00:06:32,618 --> 00:06:34,322 - Look after those girls, please. - I a hundred percent will. 164 00:06:34,422 --> 00:06:37,160 Throw something down here guys. 165 00:06:37,260 --> 00:06:40,500 Send noods, please. Not those kind, but send noods. 166 00:06:42,337 --> 00:06:43,708 - Alright, ladies. - Oh, my God. 167 00:06:43,808 --> 00:06:45,176 - Make Gordon proud. - Yep. 168 00:06:45,276 --> 00:06:46,980 Go, go, go! 169 00:06:47,080 --> 00:06:49,016 Grab ingredients, grab your noodle, grab your protein. 170 00:06:49,017 --> 00:06:50,855 - Build around it. - Do you see spaghetti? 171 00:06:50,955 --> 00:06:53,292 Everybody loves spaghetti. And I can't find spaghetti. 172 00:06:53,293 --> 00:06:55,765 I'm looking. I'm looking. And... there's no spaghetti. 173 00:06:55,865 --> 00:06:57,234 We have egg noodle in the front. 174 00:06:57,334 --> 00:06:59,237 The fine egg noodles are the closest. 175 00:06:59,238 --> 00:07:01,509 So, that's what I'm gonna grab. 176 00:07:01,510 --> 00:07:03,513 Grab your protein and build around it. 177 00:07:03,514 --> 00:07:05,752 New York strip. Duck breast. Pork belly is delicious. 178 00:07:05,852 --> 00:07:08,122 The only thing I see right in front of me 179 00:07:08,123 --> 00:07:11,529 are these massive tiger shrimps. 180 00:07:11,530 --> 00:07:14,535 I've cooked shrimp before, but these are... huge. 181 00:07:16,305 --> 00:07:18,744 Uh... okay! We're gonna go for it. 182 00:07:18,844 --> 00:07:21,649 Make a choice. Okay. Black cod. New York strip. 183 00:07:21,650 --> 00:07:24,788 I go for the New York strip and then I get to the other side 184 00:07:24,789 --> 00:07:27,529 and I'm like, ramen. You take the poor man's noodle 185 00:07:27,629 --> 00:07:30,065 and pair it with a New York strip. 186 00:07:30,066 --> 00:07:31,368 - That's a gorgeous dish. - Fish sauce. 187 00:07:31,469 --> 00:07:33,406 Fish sauce? 188 00:07:33,507 --> 00:07:36,144 - Good girl. Good girl. - Agh! 189 00:07:36,145 --> 00:07:37,413 Let's go! Go, go, go! 190 00:07:39,285 --> 00:07:40,955 Uh, right, protein. 191 00:07:41,055 --> 00:07:43,291 The first thing I see is pork belly. 192 00:07:43,292 --> 00:07:45,363 I want that. 193 00:07:45,464 --> 00:07:49,672 And little ol' Connor wants to grab that, so he takes that. 194 00:07:49,673 --> 00:07:52,276 No brainer. Easiest snatch of my life. 195 00:07:52,277 --> 00:07:53,547 Duck breast is there, guys. 196 00:07:53,648 --> 00:07:55,951 Oh, duck is right here. I'ma take that. 197 00:07:55,952 --> 00:07:59,424 I'm taking the duck. Sorry, I'm taking it. Taking it. 198 00:07:59,525 --> 00:08:01,428 Oh, okay. That's what we're doing now? 199 00:08:01,529 --> 00:08:04,301 I want duck, so you want duck all of a sudden. 200 00:08:04,401 --> 00:08:05,837 Grab a noodle. Let's go. 201 00:08:05,838 --> 00:08:07,707 Noodles, noodles? Where're the noodles? 202 00:08:07,708 --> 00:08:09,711 Squid ink noodles look fire! I'm gonna grab those. 203 00:08:09,712 --> 00:08:11,683 Got your noodles? They're out in front. 204 00:08:11,783 --> 00:08:14,588 - Oh! Jeez! - Sorry, brother. 205 00:08:14,589 --> 00:08:16,727 We got feisty on that grab. Let's go. 206 00:08:16,827 --> 00:08:18,195 - Here we go, some veggie. - Grab, grab, grab. 207 00:08:18,296 --> 00:08:20,466 Grab, grab, grab. 208 00:08:20,567 --> 00:08:22,004 - Oh, nope! Don't need it. - What are you doing? 209 00:08:22,104 --> 00:08:25,443 Agh! AGH! 210 00:08:25,544 --> 00:08:27,715 It's go time. Let's go! Clear it out! 211 00:08:27,816 --> 00:08:30,319 Let's go! Alright, Cole and Danielle, let's clear it out. 212 00:08:30,320 --> 00:08:31,857 Everything is all over the place. 213 00:08:31,957 --> 00:08:35,462 I feel like the boys just rampaged this whole thing. 214 00:08:35,463 --> 00:08:36,732 You got your noodles? You have noodles? 215 00:08:36,733 --> 00:08:37,869 They're up here. You gotta grab those. 216 00:08:37,969 --> 00:08:39,004 I see the flower petal noodles. 217 00:08:41,577 --> 00:08:43,146 Danielle kinda grabbed it a little bit 218 00:08:43,246 --> 00:08:45,585 and then got hesitant, but I wasn't hesitatin' at all! 219 00:08:45,685 --> 00:08:47,354 Ooh, my goodness. Okay, we're taking a rice dish. 220 00:08:47,454 --> 00:08:48,756 We need a protein - tongue and hot dogs 221 00:08:48,757 --> 00:08:50,761 - are the main proteins. - Oh, my goodness. Okay. 222 00:08:50,861 --> 00:08:53,032 Gimme the hot dogs. I don't want to deal with that tongue today. 223 00:08:53,133 --> 00:08:55,838 Oh, my goodness. Oh, tongue is a protein! Holy crap, okay. 224 00:08:55,939 --> 00:08:58,876 Grab all the ingredients, guys. Grab as many as you can, yeah? 225 00:08:58,877 --> 00:09:01,280 Oh, what is that? Here, have some! Have some, please! 226 00:09:01,281 --> 00:09:02,752 Grab what you can. Grab it or regret it, okay! 227 00:09:04,354 --> 00:09:06,358 Look what I got. 228 00:09:06,359 --> 00:09:08,029 - Is it a cow? - Yeah. Holy moly. 229 00:09:08,129 --> 00:09:10,033 This is all my nightmares come true. 230 00:09:10,133 --> 00:09:12,605 This is everything you think about the basement cooks, 231 00:09:12,705 --> 00:09:14,776 how I can prepare myself, then I just see 232 00:09:14,876 --> 00:09:16,645 that tongue staring me down. 233 00:09:16,646 --> 00:09:17,782 And I'm like, "It's you and me, buddy." 234 00:09:17,882 --> 00:09:20,386 We're absolutely going for it. 235 00:09:20,486 --> 00:09:22,189 Right, guys. 236 00:09:22,190 --> 00:09:25,262 Your time starts now. Amazing noodle dishes. 237 00:09:25,263 --> 00:09:27,033 Right, what'd you grab? 238 00:09:27,134 --> 00:09:28,769 - So I grabbed a bunch of herbs. - Mm-hm. 239 00:09:28,770 --> 00:09:30,908 I'll make this Peruvian green pasta... 240 00:09:31,008 --> 00:09:32,512 - Mm-hm. Good. - ...udon noodles 241 00:09:32,612 --> 00:09:34,782 with black cod. I love black cod. 242 00:09:34,882 --> 00:09:36,385 I love that you're stepping out of your comfort zone 243 00:09:36,485 --> 00:09:38,121 and doing something... left field. 244 00:09:38,122 --> 00:09:39,391 - Yes, chef. - Good job. 245 00:09:39,491 --> 00:09:41,395 - Thank you. - Christian, you good? 246 00:09:41,495 --> 00:09:43,767 Honestly, this right here is my niche. 247 00:09:43,867 --> 00:09:45,672 - Oh, man. - You got the duck. 248 00:09:45,772 --> 00:09:48,409 Third time's a charm. 249 00:09:48,510 --> 00:09:51,949 Yo, that duck, man? 250 00:09:51,950 --> 00:09:54,153 Like, what's up, man? Is there something you need to tell me? 251 00:09:54,154 --> 00:09:56,959 Oh, man. 252 00:09:56,960 --> 00:09:58,429 - Get that duck in there now. - Yes, chef. 253 00:09:58,530 --> 00:10:00,701 Okay, get that fat rendered down. 254 00:10:00,702 --> 00:10:02,804 The idea behind this comes from where? 255 00:10:02,805 --> 00:10:05,677 I love chili oil, but then I also love Peruvian-Japanese. 256 00:10:05,678 --> 00:10:07,815 So I'm doing Taiwanese-Peruvian. 257 00:10:07,915 --> 00:10:09,686 Wait a minute! You're making something Peruvian, too? 258 00:10:09,786 --> 00:10:11,556 Like, what's going on over there? 259 00:10:11,657 --> 00:10:13,426 Where did that come from all of a sudden? 260 00:10:13,527 --> 00:10:15,362 - Aji Amarillo chili oil. - Nice. 261 00:10:15,363 --> 00:10:18,703 - And a nice little green finish. - Sounds good. 262 00:10:18,704 --> 00:10:21,075 Why are you taking all my ideas and my ingredients 263 00:10:21,175 --> 00:10:24,448 that I said I wanted, like... We're supposed to be teammates. 264 00:10:24,549 --> 00:10:26,319 Not cool at all. 265 00:10:26,419 --> 00:10:28,990 This gonna be a sexy ass cook. 266 00:10:28,991 --> 00:10:31,062 Yo Darian, I know you want this duck. 267 00:10:31,162 --> 00:10:32,866 No, it's mine. 268 00:10:32,966 --> 00:10:34,333 Because I know I'm gonna cook it way better. 269 00:10:43,086 --> 00:10:45,723 Christian, man, enjoy that duck breast. 270 00:10:45,724 --> 00:10:48,129 I have everything I need. All the best. 271 00:10:48,229 --> 00:10:50,465 We're moving, guys. We are moving. 272 00:10:50,466 --> 00:10:52,872 Time waits for no one. 273 00:10:52,972 --> 00:10:55,878 Why did I pick these? 274 00:10:55,978 --> 00:10:57,747 Gabrielle, what're we thinking? What did you grab? 275 00:10:57,748 --> 00:10:59,150 I grabbed a New York strip. 276 00:10:59,251 --> 00:11:01,755 I'm gonna do a broth for my noodles. 277 00:11:01,756 --> 00:11:03,727 Taking the ramen was definitely a bold choice. 278 00:11:03,827 --> 00:11:05,898 I've got to step out of the box 279 00:11:05,998 --> 00:11:08,736 and show that you can do something incredible 280 00:11:08,737 --> 00:11:11,743 with everyday ingredients. 281 00:11:11,843 --> 00:11:15,450 I'm movin' now. I see my plate and I'm runnin'. 282 00:11:15,551 --> 00:11:17,287 Alright Andy, what'd you grab? 283 00:11:17,387 --> 00:11:19,891 I've got these beautiful tiger prawns, chef. 284 00:11:19,892 --> 00:11:23,767 I'm gonna do a play on a Cameroonian spaghetti omelet. 285 00:11:23,867 --> 00:11:27,574 That's how I grew up, was eating noodles with eggs. 286 00:11:27,575 --> 00:11:33,319 And if I can share a little bit of some Cameroonian flavor 287 00:11:33,419 --> 00:11:35,891 into this challenge, this is top dish, period. 288 00:11:35,991 --> 00:11:37,661 - Sounds delicious. - Yes. Thanks, chef. 289 00:11:37,662 --> 00:11:40,065 Believe in yourself. Let's go, ladies. 290 00:11:40,066 --> 00:11:42,905 Alright, we're five minutes down, there's 25 minutes left. 291 00:11:43,005 --> 00:11:45,308 I'm getting nervous but I'm gonna keep it together. 292 00:11:45,309 --> 00:11:48,181 Here we go, here we go. 293 00:11:48,182 --> 00:11:52,189 Alright. Never have I ever made an ox tongue stir fry. 294 00:11:52,190 --> 00:11:54,629 Okay. Was it on my bingo card? No. 295 00:11:54,729 --> 00:11:57,200 It's just not good. 296 00:11:57,201 --> 00:11:59,336 - Wow. - This is a struggle. 297 00:11:59,337 --> 00:12:00,807 - Tongue is cooked. - The tongue is cooked. 298 00:12:00,808 --> 00:12:03,814 - I just wanna crisp them up. - Okay. 299 00:12:03,914 --> 00:12:06,085 Okay, you got this, girl. You got this. 300 00:12:06,185 --> 00:12:08,489 - Cole, what do we got? - I got a bunch of good stuff. 301 00:12:08,590 --> 00:12:10,961 I think I'm gonna do a play on a khao soi 'cause I went 302 00:12:11,061 --> 00:12:14,569 to Thailand and that was a delicious dish that I had. 303 00:12:14,669 --> 00:12:16,171 I went with my partner for her birthday. 304 00:12:16,271 --> 00:12:17,542 And that was the first time I had it 305 00:12:17,642 --> 00:12:19,678 and it was absolutely delicious. 306 00:12:19,679 --> 00:12:22,216 It is a curry noodle dish. 307 00:12:22,217 --> 00:12:23,954 - It's a northern dish, right? - It is. 308 00:12:24,054 --> 00:12:25,690 It's a northern Thailand dish that was actually 309 00:12:25,691 --> 00:12:28,095 brought down by the Chinese monks. 310 00:12:28,195 --> 00:12:31,101 My partner would be so proud of me for making this dish. 311 00:12:31,201 --> 00:12:33,974 She's always in my corner. She thinks the highest of me. 312 00:12:34,074 --> 00:12:36,712 She always pushes me to be my best self. 313 00:12:36,713 --> 00:12:38,983 So today, I'm doing this for her. 314 00:12:38,984 --> 00:12:40,721 But I've never had a hot dog khao soi. 315 00:12:40,822 --> 00:12:42,189 I've never had a hot dog khao soi either. 316 00:12:46,833 --> 00:12:48,436 Connor tell me, where're we going? Pork belly in? 317 00:12:48,537 --> 00:12:51,374 - Pork belly in. - Good. 318 00:12:51,375 --> 00:12:53,212 Crunchy peanut butter dan dan noodle. 319 00:12:53,313 --> 00:12:55,851 - Nice. - And a coconut curry pork belly. 320 00:12:55,951 --> 00:12:57,688 Nice. But you're using squid ink, right? 321 00:12:57,788 --> 00:12:59,692 - Yes, chef. - Do not overcook them, okay? 322 00:12:59,792 --> 00:13:01,729 - Ninety seconds? - Ninety seconds max. 323 00:13:01,730 --> 00:13:04,134 - Yes, chef. - Christian, are you good? 324 00:13:04,234 --> 00:13:05,870 - Yep, chef. - Have a clear narrative 325 00:13:05,871 --> 00:13:07,273 of where we're going with these dishes. 326 00:13:07,373 --> 00:13:09,411 Yes, chef. I'm making some magic with this. 327 00:13:09,512 --> 00:13:11,281 What're you gonna do with the little pancetta? 328 00:13:11,381 --> 00:13:13,553 I'll use its rendered fat as well. I got some fatty pork. 329 00:13:13,653 --> 00:13:15,288 - Taste as you go, young man. - Yes, always, always. 330 00:13:15,289 --> 00:13:17,293 - Love me some Aji Amarillo. - Good. 331 00:13:17,294 --> 00:13:20,499 This creamy Aji Amarillo vibe - it'll be that Peruvian kick. 332 00:13:20,500 --> 00:13:22,469 Oh, yeah! 333 00:13:22,470 --> 00:13:25,611 I got a delicious duck. 334 00:13:25,711 --> 00:13:29,551 That Time Token is mine... I can see it. 335 00:13:29,552 --> 00:13:32,156 I know they're gonna taste it and be like, "Wow!" 336 00:13:32,257 --> 00:13:34,761 "Holy , I don't even want to taste the other dishes." 337 00:13:34,762 --> 00:13:37,568 Oh, my God. My God! 338 00:13:37,669 --> 00:13:39,772 Twenty minutes to go, guys. Darian, why are we going down 339 00:13:39,773 --> 00:13:41,576 the Peruvian route? Where's the inspo from? 340 00:13:41,676 --> 00:13:44,014 There's this restaurant in Toronto I go to all the time. 341 00:13:44,114 --> 00:13:46,585 Their flavor is just unmatched. So, I'm like, "Okay, I'ma try 342 00:13:46,586 --> 00:13:49,057 something different, something I never tried before." 343 00:13:49,157 --> 00:13:51,295 What'll you dress this sauce in? You dress the noodles in there? 344 00:13:51,395 --> 00:13:54,333 Yes I'ma toss the noodles in the sauce, get it nice and green. 345 00:13:54,334 --> 00:13:55,504 Don't forget, the hero are those noodles, yes? 346 00:13:55,604 --> 00:13:58,375 Yes, chef. 347 00:14:00,580 --> 00:14:02,650 Let's keep an eye on these. 348 00:14:02,651 --> 00:14:04,054 How do we feel like? Feel good? 349 00:14:04,154 --> 00:14:06,325 Yeah, I like that chew. You let me know. 350 00:14:06,425 --> 00:14:07,929 - Do you feel it's a little-- - Undone. 351 00:14:08,029 --> 00:14:09,665 - I like the chew on it. - It's underdone. 352 00:14:09,765 --> 00:14:11,334 - Underdone? - Give it a couple more minutes. 353 00:14:11,435 --> 00:14:13,941 How we doing, Danielle? 354 00:14:14,041 --> 00:14:15,476 Do you cook a lot of noodles at home? 355 00:14:15,477 --> 00:14:16,813 We do cook a lot of noodles at home. 356 00:14:16,913 --> 00:14:18,949 My son makes a stir-fried noodle 357 00:14:18,950 --> 00:14:20,520 literally almost every single day after school. 358 00:14:20,620 --> 00:14:21,823 - He loves to cook. - Okay. 359 00:14:21,924 --> 00:14:23,459 He loves spicy, all kinds of fun stuff. 360 00:14:23,560 --> 00:14:24,795 - He's following in... - Isn't that great? 361 00:14:24,896 --> 00:14:26,231 - ...his mom's footsteps! - He loves it! 362 00:14:26,232 --> 00:14:28,234 This dish today is for my baby, 363 00:14:28,235 --> 00:14:29,805 my little 14-year-old dude. 364 00:14:29,806 --> 00:14:30,940 One thing I know that you love 365 00:14:30,941 --> 00:14:32,409 is lettin' that blender rip. 366 00:14:32,410 --> 00:14:34,214 I really do! 367 00:14:34,314 --> 00:14:37,086 When my son was growing up, Noah would put his hand 368 00:14:37,187 --> 00:14:39,958 on top of the KitchenAid mixer 'cause that's what mom does. 369 00:14:39,959 --> 00:14:41,697 And it's really special to me. 370 00:14:41,797 --> 00:14:44,100 So I'm channeling all the Noah 371 00:14:44,200 --> 00:14:47,575 because this is my main little man's... this is his dish. 372 00:14:47,675 --> 00:14:48,677 You do a great job utilizing, like, 373 00:14:48,777 --> 00:14:49,978 food processor and the blender. 374 00:14:49,979 --> 00:14:51,447 I love that bad boy. 375 00:14:53,787 --> 00:14:56,593 Honestly, it's really nice to have you ladies with me. 376 00:14:56,693 --> 00:14:57,961 I love the feminine energy up here. 377 00:14:58,061 --> 00:14:59,464 I'm used to saying, "Guys." 378 00:14:59,565 --> 00:15:01,869 Good to be with the girls. 379 00:15:01,870 --> 00:15:03,005 - How we feeling, chef? - Alright! 380 00:15:05,176 --> 00:15:07,113 - Really nice broth, chef. - I like it. 381 00:15:07,213 --> 00:15:10,118 I like it, too. You can truly taste love. 382 00:15:10,119 --> 00:15:12,157 Yes, you can. And that's why I love cooking. 383 00:15:12,257 --> 00:15:13,058 Incredible. 384 00:15:15,864 --> 00:15:17,869 Alright, let's really use our time wisely. 385 00:15:17,969 --> 00:15:20,406 Alright, Andy. I love the idea of an omelet, 386 00:15:20,507 --> 00:15:23,012 maybe making a beautiful frittata, like you said. 387 00:15:23,112 --> 00:15:24,615 - Yes, chef. - Turning it onto a cutting board 388 00:15:24,715 --> 00:15:26,519 - and dicing that. - Yep. 389 00:15:26,619 --> 00:15:28,991 Where the noodle has an opportunity... to shine. 390 00:15:29,091 --> 00:15:32,429 I have committed fully to this omelet idea. 391 00:15:32,430 --> 00:15:33,967 I've barely got the omelet going. 392 00:15:36,004 --> 00:15:38,041 The noodles I think are cooking? 393 00:15:39,311 --> 00:15:41,280 Oh, my God. 394 00:15:41,281 --> 00:15:43,753 And I haven't even put the prawns on the grill. 395 00:15:43,853 --> 00:15:46,025 Oh, my Gott! 396 00:15:46,125 --> 00:15:48,495 It's all too much and with too little time. 397 00:15:49,866 --> 00:15:51,503 My Gott! 398 00:15:51,603 --> 00:15:53,639 How do I crack this shell? 399 00:15:53,640 --> 00:15:55,310 I've de-shelled shrimp before 400 00:15:55,410 --> 00:15:57,047 but this is a whole other level. 401 00:15:57,147 --> 00:15:59,651 Why are we doing dat? 402 00:15:59,652 --> 00:16:02,056 Oh, wow. 403 00:16:02,157 --> 00:16:05,664 These tiger prawns are just enormous. 404 00:16:05,764 --> 00:16:07,367 I'm struggling with this. 405 00:16:07,467 --> 00:16:09,904 Oh, my goodness. 406 00:16:09,905 --> 00:16:11,510 I'm fighting with this stupid shell. 407 00:16:14,715 --> 00:16:15,917 This is hard. 408 00:16:16,017 --> 00:16:17,921 Oh, my Gott. 409 00:16:17,922 --> 00:16:20,493 What have I done? 410 00:16:26,573 --> 00:16:29,076 Oh, my Gott. 411 00:16:29,077 --> 00:16:31,080 Chef, I dunno how to open these things. 412 00:16:31,081 --> 00:16:33,953 You do know how to open these things, girl. 413 00:16:34,054 --> 00:16:35,958 I've never made tiger prawns before, 414 00:16:36,058 --> 00:16:38,227 and I really am going to stop 415 00:16:38,228 --> 00:16:40,634 grabbing things I've never cooked. 416 00:16:40,734 --> 00:16:43,471 Fifteen minutes. We're halfway down, guys. 417 00:16:43,472 --> 00:16:46,178 You got this, girl! Don't cook scared today, okay? 418 00:16:46,278 --> 00:16:49,184 Pull this out here, then slice down the back 419 00:16:49,284 --> 00:16:52,090 - and peel the shell off, yes? - Yes, chef. 420 00:16:52,190 --> 00:16:53,927 I'm like, "Wow, she's making this look so easy!" 421 00:16:54,027 --> 00:16:55,830 So don't leave them to the end, okay? 422 00:16:55,831 --> 00:16:57,700 After this, I'm done. 423 00:16:57,701 --> 00:16:59,103 I am not picking a protein 424 00:16:59,104 --> 00:17:01,375 I've never cooked before. 425 00:17:01,475 --> 00:17:04,848 I'm gonna stay in my comfort zone and in my safe space. 426 00:17:04,949 --> 00:17:06,385 I really like to suffer. 427 00:17:06,485 --> 00:17:08,155 I just really like to suffer. 428 00:17:12,397 --> 00:17:14,100 Twelve-and-a-half minutes left. 429 00:17:14,200 --> 00:17:15,836 Ooh, my goodness. Oh, my goodness. 430 00:17:15,837 --> 00:17:17,841 This crispy tongue...? 431 00:17:17,942 --> 00:17:19,110 You feeling good about the curry, Cole? 432 00:17:19,210 --> 00:17:20,379 - Yep. - I love that you're getting 433 00:17:20,380 --> 00:17:21,949 flavor from the hot dogs there. 434 00:17:22,049 --> 00:17:23,987 Uh, has no one ever...? 435 00:17:24,088 --> 00:17:26,391 You have the lime leaves. 436 00:17:26,392 --> 00:17:27,995 - Oh, damn, that's good, chef. - Can you taste it? 437 00:17:28,096 --> 00:17:29,698 Is it coming together? First of all, 438 00:17:29,798 --> 00:17:30,734 you're super smiley. I love it! 439 00:17:30,834 --> 00:17:32,771 Hot damn, chef, that's good. 440 00:17:32,871 --> 00:17:35,276 You're making cream and sugar taste like the curry. 441 00:17:35,376 --> 00:17:36,478 I really like it, okay. 442 00:17:38,984 --> 00:17:40,119 - You got this. - Bring it together... 443 00:17:40,219 --> 00:17:42,424 Get it together. 444 00:17:42,525 --> 00:17:44,829 What's very important is the cooking of these noodles. 445 00:17:44,929 --> 00:17:47,299 It's a noodle challenge. We don't want them overcooked 446 00:17:47,300 --> 00:17:49,002 but we definitely don't want them undercooked. 447 00:17:49,003 --> 00:17:51,375 Okay, noodles are done. 448 00:17:51,475 --> 00:17:54,013 Ten minutes left, though. The noodles are cooked, right? 449 00:17:54,114 --> 00:17:56,251 Taste them, they're good. 450 00:17:56,352 --> 00:17:58,255 And your toppings are gonna be the crispy tongue over here? 451 00:17:58,355 --> 00:18:00,158 - Yes, crispin' that up. - Yeah, and it doesn't need a ton 452 00:18:00,159 --> 00:18:01,763 - 'cause it's already cooked. - Yes. 453 00:18:01,863 --> 00:18:03,700 I would get it out of the pan. 454 00:18:03,800 --> 00:18:05,637 We're gettin' out this damn basement today, baby. 455 00:18:05,737 --> 00:18:07,039 Amen. 456 00:18:09,310 --> 00:18:11,148 Seven minutes to go, guys. Yes? 457 00:18:11,248 --> 00:18:13,185 - Yes, chef. - I want these dishes to shine. 458 00:18:13,285 --> 00:18:16,457 - Yes, chef. - Check those noodles, please. 459 00:18:16,458 --> 00:18:18,863 I don't want them overcooking. Connor? 460 00:18:18,864 --> 00:18:20,933 - Pulling noodles, chef. - Check your noodles, now! 461 00:18:20,934 --> 00:18:23,172 - They're out. - Good. 462 00:18:23,272 --> 00:18:25,744 What a gorgeous piece of fish that is. 463 00:18:25,844 --> 00:18:28,282 Simple, packed with flavor. 464 00:18:28,382 --> 00:18:29,752 Packed! Packed! Packed! 465 00:18:29,852 --> 00:18:32,190 Mm. Mm... 466 00:18:32,290 --> 00:18:33,726 - How's that duck? - Looking great, chef. 467 00:18:33,727 --> 00:18:34,928 I'll let it rest before I hit it back on. 468 00:18:34,929 --> 00:18:36,464 Don't go crazy, now. 469 00:18:36,565 --> 00:18:37,901 No, no, no. Less is more, chef. 470 00:18:38,002 --> 00:18:40,004 Gently on those noodles. Nice and gently, 471 00:18:40,005 --> 00:18:42,209 'cause you can break them up and they can end up busted. 472 00:18:42,210 --> 00:18:44,346 The flavor profile, the creaminess, the spice level, 473 00:18:44,347 --> 00:18:46,350 the balance, it's just all there. 474 00:18:46,351 --> 00:18:49,091 Oh, my God. My God! 475 00:18:49,191 --> 00:18:52,095 Should I dare say, maybe... better than Darian? 476 00:18:52,096 --> 00:18:54,367 We'll see. 477 00:18:54,368 --> 00:18:55,870 - Absolute focus, okay? - Heard, chef. 478 00:18:58,743 --> 00:19:00,547 Five minutes, guys. Five minutes. 479 00:19:00,647 --> 00:19:02,349 Oh my God, dawg. 480 00:19:02,350 --> 00:19:04,353 Gabby, those noodles take no time. 481 00:19:04,354 --> 00:19:05,925 - Yes, chef. - Make sure it's the last thing 482 00:19:06,025 --> 00:19:06,559 - you do. - Thank you, chef. 483 00:19:10,533 --> 00:19:11,803 I am stressed. 484 00:19:11,903 --> 00:19:13,105 There's so much going on. 485 00:19:13,205 --> 00:19:14,575 I have way too many elements. 486 00:19:16,211 --> 00:19:18,248 Oh hell, bro. 487 00:19:19,952 --> 00:19:21,253 Oh, my Gott. 488 00:19:21,254 --> 00:19:22,389 Andy, your noodles are done. 489 00:19:22,390 --> 00:19:23,726 Yes, chef. Coming! 490 00:19:25,129 --> 00:19:27,265 I'm falling behind. 491 00:19:27,266 --> 00:19:28,904 Is that enough, chef? Just warming them up? 492 00:19:29,004 --> 00:19:30,607 Just drop them in, and you don't need all of them. 493 00:19:30,708 --> 00:19:32,110 - Right. - Take a breath, you got this. 494 00:19:32,210 --> 00:19:34,246 This is the part where it's fun. 495 00:19:34,247 --> 00:19:35,850 Make sure there's not a lot of water on it. 496 00:19:35,851 --> 00:19:37,120 Hug that side and roll it up. 497 00:19:37,220 --> 00:19:38,556 There you go. Hug it! 498 00:19:40,661 --> 00:19:43,098 - Can I pop my noodles? - Absolutely. 499 00:19:43,198 --> 00:19:44,434 Plating in one minute. 500 00:19:46,371 --> 00:19:48,008 Start bringing those elements together. 501 00:19:48,108 --> 00:19:50,280 ♪ Why not? 502 00:19:50,380 --> 00:19:52,750 ♪ We're doing so much already ♪ 503 00:19:54,287 --> 00:19:56,257 Gentlemen, get ready. 504 00:19:56,357 --> 00:19:58,028 Two minutes left, two minutes left. 505 00:19:58,128 --> 00:19:59,932 It's time to start plate. Yep, it's time. 506 00:20:00,032 --> 00:20:02,403 Remember, the platform comes here first, girls, okay? 507 00:20:02,504 --> 00:20:04,240 - Yes, chef. Heard. - The noodles are cooked - 508 00:20:04,340 --> 00:20:06,011 that's really important. You feel good about it? 509 00:20:06,111 --> 00:20:07,279 I feel great about the noodles, chef. 510 00:20:09,117 --> 00:20:11,154 Ninety seconds, guys. Yes? 511 00:20:11,254 --> 00:20:12,490 - Yes, chef. - Beautiful. 512 00:20:14,829 --> 00:20:17,768 Beautiful! Get some nice little herbs on there. 513 00:20:20,272 --> 00:20:22,410 Oh my God, it's going down. 514 00:20:22,511 --> 00:20:24,447 Ladies, platform is heading down to the basement! 515 00:20:26,018 --> 00:20:27,588 Let's go, start plating. 516 00:20:27,688 --> 00:20:28,723 Nice, beautiful noodles, okay? 517 00:20:30,459 --> 00:20:32,463 I'm literally shaking. 518 00:20:32,565 --> 00:20:34,200 Platform's here, let's go. 519 00:20:34,300 --> 00:20:36,304 - Oh, my God! - Platform's here, baby. 520 00:20:36,404 --> 00:20:38,643 Platform's here. Let's go, Cole. Let's go, Danielle. 521 00:20:41,414 --> 00:20:43,520 - Let's go! - Just at the end! 522 00:20:43,620 --> 00:20:46,457 Woo! 523 00:20:46,458 --> 00:20:48,161 Platform's here. Right, get in on there, now! 524 00:20:51,836 --> 00:20:53,338 I want it on the platform now. Turn and burn. 525 00:20:53,438 --> 00:20:55,341 Let's go, well done. Connor, we gotta go! 526 00:20:55,342 --> 00:20:57,046 Go, Connor! 527 00:20:57,146 --> 00:20:58,949 - Man! - Woo-hoo! 528 00:20:58,950 --> 00:21:01,486 Well done. Good job. 529 00:21:01,487 --> 00:21:03,458 Platform's here. Fifteen seconds, let's go! 530 00:21:03,560 --> 00:21:05,798 - Platform's here. - Uh, prawns! Agh! 531 00:21:09,271 --> 00:21:10,941 Ten seconds. Go, go, go! 532 00:21:11,041 --> 00:21:12,409 Ow, ow, ow! 533 00:21:15,449 --> 00:21:17,754 Go, Andy, go. Go, Andy! 534 00:21:17,854 --> 00:21:19,490 It's not going to stay for you. Let's go! 535 00:21:19,491 --> 00:21:20,928 Let's go, Gabrielle! 536 00:21:21,028 --> 00:21:22,831 Let's go! Hurry up! 537 00:21:29,912 --> 00:21:32,082 Go, Andy! Let's go, Gabrielle! 538 00:21:32,083 --> 00:21:34,086 Let's go! Hurry up! 539 00:21:37,493 --> 00:21:39,097 Good job, good job... 540 00:21:39,197 --> 00:21:40,364 You did it, you did it... 541 00:21:40,365 --> 00:21:42,137 - Oh, my God. - I know. 542 00:21:42,237 --> 00:21:43,706 Oh, man. 543 00:21:48,983 --> 00:21:50,520 Mm, they smell good! 544 00:21:52,123 --> 00:21:53,860 Wow. Look at these! 545 00:21:56,498 --> 00:21:58,268 Right, Nyesha and Richard, the basement? 546 00:21:58,368 --> 00:22:00,138 Yeah, let's start down here. 547 00:22:00,139 --> 00:22:02,510 Let's get right into it. 548 00:22:02,611 --> 00:22:06,418 Okay, so we're gonna start off with a Rice Noodle Stir Fry 549 00:22:06,519 --> 00:22:09,023 - with ox tongue... - Wow. 550 00:22:09,024 --> 00:22:10,660 ...and a peanut sauce on the side 551 00:22:10,760 --> 00:22:12,697 and a little Chinese vinegar dip as well. 552 00:22:14,768 --> 00:22:16,906 Noodles cooked... brilliantly. 553 00:22:17,006 --> 00:22:18,776 I think it's a tough grab if I'm honest. 554 00:22:18,876 --> 00:22:20,379 Just got to be careful of the dryness of that ox tongue 555 00:22:20,479 --> 00:22:23,653 because it's very, very dry. 556 00:22:23,753 --> 00:22:25,790 Would have definitely loved to see some beautiful herbs 557 00:22:25,791 --> 00:22:29,264 or something to play against the richness of that ox tongue. 558 00:22:29,364 --> 00:22:31,902 It does eat slightly like beef jerky. 559 00:22:33,673 --> 00:22:37,445 Next up, we have a Hot Dog Khao Soi. 560 00:22:37,446 --> 00:22:40,152 So a northern Thailand curry noodle dish. 561 00:22:44,661 --> 00:22:47,600 This is delicious. I'm amazed it's centered around 562 00:22:47,601 --> 00:22:50,405 a frickin' hot dog. Again, something that was 563 00:22:50,507 --> 00:22:53,712 unwanted from the previous two floors. 564 00:22:53,713 --> 00:22:56,050 The right kind of depth of heat is in there. 565 00:22:56,150 --> 00:22:58,455 It's sour, it's tart. Very good. 566 00:22:58,456 --> 00:23:00,425 I'm blown away by the flavor in this. 567 00:23:00,526 --> 00:23:02,430 Usually you go to the restaurant and you can get chicken, 568 00:23:02,531 --> 00:23:04,034 you can get shrimp, you can get tofu. 569 00:23:04,134 --> 00:23:05,570 I think we need to add hot dog 570 00:23:05,670 --> 00:23:07,574 to the options in a Thai restaurant. 571 00:23:07,674 --> 00:23:09,209 I may not have had all the ingredients I needed 572 00:23:09,210 --> 00:23:10,446 but I made it work! 573 00:23:10,547 --> 00:23:12,482 Somebody will be putting hot dog 574 00:23:12,483 --> 00:23:14,888 khao soi on their menu very soon. 575 00:23:14,889 --> 00:23:17,326 It'll help them with food costs, okay? 576 00:23:17,426 --> 00:23:18,595 Shall we head up to the middle floor? 577 00:23:18,596 --> 00:23:20,465 - Yes, we shall. - Brace yourselves 578 00:23:20,567 --> 00:23:23,438 for some magic. Okay, first off we have 579 00:23:23,539 --> 00:23:27,346 a Duck Breast over Aji Amarillo Noodles 580 00:23:27,347 --> 00:23:29,216 finished with a little bit of pancetta 581 00:23:29,217 --> 00:23:32,188 and a little bit of that duck fat. 582 00:23:35,697 --> 00:23:37,333 Incredible amount of depth of flavor 583 00:23:37,433 --> 00:23:39,336 and viscosity in the sauce. 584 00:23:39,437 --> 00:23:42,776 The noodles are chewy, cooked properly. 585 00:23:42,777 --> 00:23:45,381 The moment for me really is there's no reprieve, right? 586 00:23:45,382 --> 00:23:47,754 You got rich, fatty deliciousness, 587 00:23:47,854 --> 00:23:49,357 but then you also have rich, fatty duck. 588 00:23:49,457 --> 00:23:51,394 Think about the contrast 589 00:23:51,495 --> 00:23:53,900 of how the dish is meant to be enjoyed. 590 00:23:54,000 --> 00:23:55,937 It's a tough one, isn't it, because it is super rich. 591 00:23:56,037 --> 00:23:57,072 Can you finish the bowl? 592 00:23:57,073 --> 00:23:58,842 Hm. Good point. 593 00:23:58,843 --> 00:24:00,947 Damn... Damn. 594 00:24:03,520 --> 00:24:07,025 Next up, a Marinated Curry Pork Belly 595 00:24:07,026 --> 00:24:10,165 over peanut chili dan dan noodles. 596 00:24:10,265 --> 00:24:14,340 This chef used squid ink noodles with that pork belly. 597 00:24:14,441 --> 00:24:16,378 I thought the noodles were too rich when I first tasted it 598 00:24:16,478 --> 00:24:18,314 but the fresh herbs and the pickled radish 599 00:24:18,315 --> 00:24:20,520 - really wake it back up. - The secret here is the grab. 600 00:24:20,620 --> 00:24:23,825 You've got this cheap belly pork - $4, $5 slice - 601 00:24:23,826 --> 00:24:26,632 that is elevated into a $20 dish. Delicious. 602 00:24:28,636 --> 00:24:31,909 Lastly, this is a Spicy Black Cod 603 00:24:32,009 --> 00:24:34,648 over a Peruvian-inspired udon noodle. 604 00:24:34,748 --> 00:24:36,685 Absolutely glistening. 605 00:24:38,789 --> 00:24:40,659 I think this chef really elevated this dish. 606 00:24:40,660 --> 00:24:42,529 It looks like a fine dining dish. 607 00:24:42,530 --> 00:24:45,002 And that color green is just so appealing 608 00:24:45,102 --> 00:24:46,605 and it delivers. 609 00:24:49,845 --> 00:24:53,284 I mean, the amount of flavor that is coming off of this 610 00:24:53,285 --> 00:24:55,857 very simplistic looking dish - 611 00:24:55,957 --> 00:25:00,834 the impact that the flavor has is just a core memory. 612 00:25:00,934 --> 00:25:03,271 The noodles are exceptional. It's fragrant. 613 00:25:03,371 --> 00:25:05,009 It's fresh, vibrant. Really good job. 614 00:25:05,109 --> 00:25:06,278 Eat that, Christian! 615 00:25:10,419 --> 00:25:11,823 Shall we move on, up to the top? 616 00:25:11,923 --> 00:25:13,560 Let's move to the top, please. 617 00:25:13,660 --> 00:25:16,163 First up, this dish is Grilled Tiger Prawn 618 00:25:16,164 --> 00:25:18,570 over a fine egg noodle. 619 00:25:18,670 --> 00:25:20,740 This is a play on a classic Cameroonian dish 620 00:25:20,840 --> 00:25:22,475 called Spaghetti Egg. 621 00:25:22,476 --> 00:25:23,311 I know who cooked this one. 622 00:25:25,315 --> 00:25:27,018 I love the presentation of it. 623 00:25:27,019 --> 00:25:28,487 We did a great job here, this chef, 624 00:25:28,488 --> 00:25:30,760 presenting the star protein. 625 00:25:30,860 --> 00:25:33,298 I think it's actually too shrimpy, too prawn-flavored. 626 00:25:33,398 --> 00:25:36,338 Interesting. The noodle is cooked perfectly. 627 00:25:36,438 --> 00:25:37,339 You brought your heritage to this dish 628 00:25:37,439 --> 00:25:40,612 and it definitely shows. 629 00:25:40,613 --> 00:25:42,617 Be careful of the cook on those large shrimp. 630 00:25:42,717 --> 00:25:46,158 This one is just a touch medium, a little bit too firm. 631 00:25:46,258 --> 00:25:49,197 Okay lastly, this is a Steak and Egg Ramen 632 00:25:49,297 --> 00:25:52,770 with a shiitake mushroom broth. 633 00:25:52,771 --> 00:25:54,875 One knock is there's not enough broth on it 634 00:25:54,976 --> 00:25:57,112 but the egg is perfect - this protein is cooked excellent. 635 00:25:57,113 --> 00:25:58,482 I love this dish. 636 00:25:58,583 --> 00:26:00,286 The cook on the steak: Beautiful. 637 00:26:00,386 --> 00:26:03,024 It's just so nice to have the confidence to grab, 638 00:26:03,025 --> 00:26:04,928 I'll be honest, one of the crappiest of noodles, 639 00:26:04,929 --> 00:26:06,965 and elevate it into a Premier League dish. 640 00:26:07,065 --> 00:26:08,903 Exceptional. 641 00:26:09,003 --> 00:26:11,774 Wow. Some incredible dishes. Well done. 642 00:26:11,775 --> 00:26:13,379 Excuse us for a moment, we need a serious conversation. 643 00:26:13,479 --> 00:26:14,781 Have a chat amongst yourselves. 644 00:26:16,318 --> 00:26:17,921 - Thank you. - Wow. 645 00:26:22,296 --> 00:26:24,366 - So many good dishes, though. - Yeah, really great. 646 00:26:24,367 --> 00:26:25,903 - Hot dogs, oh my God! - Delicious. 647 00:26:26,003 --> 00:26:27,773 I'm actually blown away how good it eats, 648 00:26:27,774 --> 00:26:29,677 how much it tastes like khao soi. 649 00:26:29,678 --> 00:26:31,380 She knew exactly off the jump 650 00:26:31,381 --> 00:26:32,917 - what she wanted to make. - Wow. 651 00:26:33,017 --> 00:26:34,655 She knew the dish, she's traveled to Thailand. 652 00:26:34,755 --> 00:26:36,257 - That cooking was exceptional. - Right. 653 00:26:36,357 --> 00:26:37,927 Honestly, the black cod 654 00:26:37,928 --> 00:26:39,932 with udon noodle and that green sauce? 655 00:26:40,032 --> 00:26:41,835 - You loved that. - Oh, my lord. 656 00:26:41,935 --> 00:26:44,909 The amount of depth of flavor? Incredible. 657 00:26:45,009 --> 00:26:47,045 I said core memory and I meant it. Really great. 658 00:26:47,146 --> 00:26:49,518 - Christian's been killing it. - That wasn't Christian, no. 659 00:26:49,618 --> 00:26:50,686 - Interesting. - That's Darian's. 660 00:26:50,687 --> 00:26:51,822 - Really?! Darian's dish? - Yeah. 661 00:26:51,922 --> 00:26:52,957 I love Peruvian food. 662 00:26:57,200 --> 00:26:59,403 And the second best dish there for me was the dan dan noodle 663 00:26:59,504 --> 00:27:01,208 - with the squid ink. - Mm. 664 00:27:01,308 --> 00:27:04,346 - That was Christian. - No! That was Connor's. 665 00:27:04,347 --> 00:27:07,220 - So Christian's was the duck? - Interesting. 666 00:27:07,320 --> 00:27:08,856 - Just the fatty... - Super fatty. 667 00:27:08,956 --> 00:27:10,426 Is that a duck dish or a noodle dish? 668 00:27:10,527 --> 00:27:11,828 - Totally. - Also, he's forgotten 669 00:27:11,929 --> 00:27:13,264 the rustic charm of the noodle dish. 670 00:27:13,265 --> 00:27:14,701 He presented it like it was a duck dish. 671 00:27:14,801 --> 00:27:16,804 - Absolutely. - Showing off cooking. 672 00:27:16,805 --> 00:27:18,575 It wasn't about the duck, it was the noodle. 673 00:27:18,576 --> 00:27:20,847 - The ox tongue. - It was dry! 674 00:27:20,947 --> 00:27:22,817 - Definitely dry. - You gotta be careful with that. 675 00:27:22,917 --> 00:27:24,554 - Yeah. - Uh, top floor? 676 00:27:24,555 --> 00:27:26,224 I thought the shrimp was a miss. 677 00:27:26,324 --> 00:27:27,961 Yeah, the shrimp was definitely overcooked. 678 00:27:28,061 --> 00:27:29,597 She got it on the grill and then totally forgot about it. 679 00:27:29,598 --> 00:27:31,702 Absolute tragedy. 680 00:27:31,802 --> 00:27:32,870 There's three or four dishes I'd order 681 00:27:32,971 --> 00:27:34,740 in a restaurant and be happy with it. 682 00:27:34,741 --> 00:27:36,878 Yeah, which one do we give the Time Token to? 683 00:27:36,879 --> 00:27:38,882 - That's the real question. - I'm gonna make an argument 684 00:27:38,883 --> 00:27:40,887 that the khao soi is more of a noodle dish, 685 00:27:40,987 --> 00:27:44,225 then the black cod is more of an entrée with noodles. 686 00:27:44,226 --> 00:27:46,031 - No! - Yes. 687 00:27:46,131 --> 00:27:48,434 It's literally just noodles. It's a noodle dish. 688 00:27:48,435 --> 00:27:50,105 And a big chunk of black cod. It's a delicious dish. 689 00:27:50,206 --> 00:27:51,575 - A big chunk?! - There's no arguing... 690 00:27:51,675 --> 00:27:52,844 - Sure, sure. - ...it's one of the best. 691 00:27:52,945 --> 00:27:55,616 To me, the khao soi was so authentic. 692 00:27:55,717 --> 00:27:57,453 I hope I can get that Time Token over you 693 00:27:57,554 --> 00:27:58,622 but if you get it I won't be mad. 694 00:27:58,722 --> 00:28:02,863 The cod pasta blew me away. 695 00:28:02,864 --> 00:28:05,134 But honestly I think that might be the most memorable dish 696 00:28:05,135 --> 00:28:06,905 - of the season for me. - Wow. 697 00:28:07,005 --> 00:28:08,375 It's pretty cut and dried to be honest. 698 00:28:08,475 --> 00:28:10,010 - Wow. - It's the Thai noodles. 699 00:28:10,011 --> 00:28:11,949 - It's the cod dish for me. - Bloody hell. 700 00:28:17,326 --> 00:28:18,896 Oh, my God! 701 00:28:18,996 --> 00:28:21,034 We're coming down to the final details 702 00:28:21,167 --> 00:28:24,473 to separate the seven of you and it's getting harder and harder. 703 00:28:24,474 --> 00:28:27,480 But we all agreed... 704 00:28:27,581 --> 00:28:30,520 that two stood out from the rest. 705 00:28:30,620 --> 00:28:32,055 Those dishes were cooked by... 706 00:28:33,893 --> 00:28:35,662 - Darian. - Thank you, chef. 707 00:28:35,663 --> 00:28:38,636 And Cole. 708 00:28:38,769 --> 00:28:41,908 Well done, really well done. Come on. 709 00:28:42,009 --> 00:28:44,782 - Thank you, chef. - Thank you, chef. 710 00:28:44,882 --> 00:28:46,918 Now the difficult decision: Which one gets the benefit 711 00:28:46,919 --> 00:28:49,690 of the game-changing advantage, the ten-second Time Token? 712 00:28:49,691 --> 00:28:52,296 The winner tonight, 713 00:28:52,396 --> 00:28:54,266 congratulations goes to... 714 00:28:56,370 --> 00:28:58,407 Cole. Well done. 715 00:28:58,408 --> 00:29:00,345 - Yes! - Woo! 716 00:29:00,346 --> 00:29:02,383 - Here we go, girl! - So happy for you. 717 00:29:02,483 --> 00:29:04,286 Look after it, use it wisely. 718 00:29:04,386 --> 00:29:06,457 - Good job, Cole. - Great job. 719 00:29:06,558 --> 00:29:09,931 Turning that $2 hot dog into something valued at $15 720 00:29:10,032 --> 00:29:12,970 - was exceptional. - Thank you, chef. 721 00:29:12,971 --> 00:29:15,976 Started from the bottom, now we here! 722 00:29:15,977 --> 00:29:18,247 You can't keep a player down too long! 723 00:29:18,248 --> 00:29:20,085 Both of you will be cooking in that top level kitchen 724 00:29:20,219 --> 00:29:21,955 - next time around. - Let's go! 725 00:29:21,956 --> 00:29:23,858 - Let's go! - Congratulations. 726 00:29:23,859 --> 00:29:25,530 I don't wanna wish bad on nobody but I hope Christian 727 00:29:25,630 --> 00:29:27,700 is in the basement. Hey, do you need something down there? 728 00:29:27,834 --> 00:29:30,105 Nope! 729 00:29:32,376 --> 00:29:34,814 Okay, so now for the not-so-fun part. 730 00:29:34,815 --> 00:29:36,451 Tonight, 731 00:29:36,552 --> 00:29:39,858 there were three dishes 732 00:29:39,859 --> 00:29:42,162 that failed to elevate their noodles. 733 00:29:43,599 --> 00:29:45,369 Those three chefs, 734 00:29:45,469 --> 00:29:48,207 they'll all be headed into the elimination. 735 00:29:48,208 --> 00:29:49,743 They are... 736 00:29:49,744 --> 00:29:51,582 - Danielle. - Yes, chef. 737 00:29:51,715 --> 00:29:52,884 Andy. 738 00:29:55,455 --> 00:29:56,323 And... 739 00:29:58,461 --> 00:30:01,267 - Christian. - Understood. 740 00:30:01,367 --> 00:30:03,739 I don't know how I made it to this elimination round, 741 00:30:03,740 --> 00:30:06,678 but I'm getting my ass out of there. 742 00:30:06,779 --> 00:30:10,520 And after conquering one of the world's oldest comfort foods - 743 00:30:10,620 --> 00:30:14,460 all starch - we're gonna take that safety net away. 744 00:30:14,561 --> 00:30:16,598 In this elimination challenge 745 00:30:16,732 --> 00:30:19,504 you must create a Next Level entrée 746 00:30:19,604 --> 00:30:23,176 completely starch-free. 747 00:30:23,177 --> 00:30:27,018 Tonight, it's all about balance, flavor, and technique. 748 00:30:27,019 --> 00:30:29,457 You have to let your protein shine. 749 00:30:29,558 --> 00:30:31,294 - Understood? - Understood. Yes, Chef. 750 00:30:31,427 --> 00:30:33,900 Okay, you're cooking for survival. 751 00:30:34,033 --> 00:30:36,069 I know no one goes through this competition 752 00:30:36,070 --> 00:30:38,742 without going through an elimination challenge, but... 753 00:30:42,483 --> 00:30:44,754 ... I'm just... 754 00:30:44,854 --> 00:30:48,427 I'm not at my strongest right now. 755 00:30:48,428 --> 00:30:51,032 Everyone, head to the elevator. I'll see you up there soon. 756 00:30:51,033 --> 00:30:52,936 Alright, guys. Good luck, yeah? 757 00:30:52,937 --> 00:30:55,041 - Andy! Pull this out. - Yes, chef. 758 00:30:55,175 --> 00:30:57,045 - Let's go, Christian. Lock in. - Let's go, Danielle! 759 00:30:57,145 --> 00:30:58,649 - Lock in. Let's go, Danielle. - Yes, chef. 760 00:30:58,749 --> 00:31:00,184 Beautiful flavors. Great plating. 761 00:31:00,185 --> 00:31:01,788 - Cole, look after her. Let's go. - Yes, chef. 762 00:31:01,922 --> 00:31:02,990 Good luck, everyone. 763 00:31:10,472 --> 00:31:12,776 Get it! Get it! Get it! Let's go! Let's go! 764 00:31:12,777 --> 00:31:15,048 - There you go! - Alright! 765 00:31:15,148 --> 00:31:18,421 I really do envision myself with a spot in that finale. 766 00:31:18,522 --> 00:31:20,659 I want this little guy. 767 00:31:20,660 --> 00:31:22,095 I'm the last Home Chef standing. 768 00:31:22,195 --> 00:31:23,966 I'm not going anywhere. 769 00:31:24,067 --> 00:31:25,969 Let's go, champ. 770 00:31:25,970 --> 00:31:27,941 Okay, everyone. How're we doing, chefs? Doing good? 771 00:31:28,074 --> 00:31:29,710 - Much love. Doing good. - Let's bring it over here. 772 00:31:29,711 --> 00:31:30,813 Andy, Danielle, Christian, 773 00:31:30,913 --> 00:31:32,950 you have one last chance 774 00:31:33,084 --> 00:31:34,855 to save yourselves in this competition. 775 00:31:34,955 --> 00:31:36,692 Twenty-five minutes. 776 00:31:36,792 --> 00:31:39,965 No starches. Line up on the wall. 777 00:31:40,098 --> 00:31:41,735 I got to get to that platform and kind of block the way 778 00:31:41,836 --> 00:31:43,372 and make sure I get the protein I want 779 00:31:43,506 --> 00:31:45,743 before they can even reach for anything else. 780 00:31:45,877 --> 00:31:47,980 As long as I get what I want, feel free to grab anything else. 781 00:31:47,981 --> 00:31:49,717 The platform's moving. 782 00:31:49,818 --> 00:31:51,854 When the light is green, it's go time. 783 00:31:51,855 --> 00:31:54,125 First to the platform gets the choice. 784 00:31:54,126 --> 00:31:54,960 Go time! 785 00:31:54,961 --> 00:31:56,832 Go, Andy! Ooh! 786 00:31:56,932 --> 00:32:00,872 Scallops, pork. Okay. 787 00:32:00,873 --> 00:32:02,810 I see cod, I'm like... "Let's go." 788 00:32:02,911 --> 00:32:05,114 - Okay. You got it. - Good, Danielle... 789 00:32:05,115 --> 00:32:07,118 Ingredients over here. You got some citrus. 790 00:32:07,119 --> 00:32:08,990 - You got soy sauce, vinegar. - Don't push me, dude! 791 00:32:09,090 --> 00:32:10,994 Oh, it's gettin' super scrappy. 792 00:32:11,094 --> 00:32:13,265 It's a good purée. Alright, you got... 793 00:32:13,365 --> 00:32:14,900 I don't like this side of Christian. 794 00:32:14,901 --> 00:32:17,138 Hey, bro, can I get in here? 795 00:32:17,139 --> 00:32:19,711 Fifteen seconds. Tahini paste, curry paste. 796 00:32:19,812 --> 00:32:22,849 That curry paste is 1,000 percent mine. 797 00:32:22,850 --> 00:32:24,486 Curry paste is right here. 798 00:32:24,487 --> 00:32:26,156 Get yo' hands away! 799 00:32:26,157 --> 00:32:27,993 Do you have something that can function 800 00:32:27,994 --> 00:32:30,832 as a starch on your plate? Ponzu? Paprika? 801 00:32:30,833 --> 00:32:33,271 Grab it or regret it. Back to your stations. Let's go. 802 00:32:33,372 --> 00:32:35,174 Good grab. Great grab, y'all. 803 00:32:35,175 --> 00:32:38,047 Your 25 minutes starts right now. Let's go. 804 00:32:38,147 --> 00:32:40,317 - Okay, okay. - Love that smile, Danielle. 805 00:32:40,318 --> 00:32:41,487 - Let's go. - Go get it, girl. 806 00:32:44,159 --> 00:32:45,795 Christian, what're we thinking about, chef? 807 00:32:45,796 --> 00:32:47,934 I'm gonna do a pan-seared Kurobuta 808 00:32:48,034 --> 00:32:52,042 with a cauliflower steak and a roasted green purée. 809 00:32:52,142 --> 00:32:53,880 Okay. Got it. Just remember, probably a sauce, right? 810 00:32:56,618 --> 00:32:57,919 Danielle, how're we doing? 811 00:32:57,920 --> 00:32:59,323 We literally grabbed it all, chef. 812 00:32:59,423 --> 00:33:01,026 What're we thinking dish-wise, Danielle? 813 00:33:01,027 --> 00:33:02,462 Gonna do a beautiful seared scallop, 814 00:33:02,563 --> 00:33:04,466 maybe a little succatashy moment here. 815 00:33:04,467 --> 00:33:06,604 - The herbs are really wonderful. - Okay, put it together. 816 00:33:06,605 --> 00:33:08,208 - You're really good with herbs. - Yes, yes, yes. 817 00:33:08,308 --> 00:33:11,079 - Another fun purée is a soubise. - Soubise, yes! 818 00:33:11,080 --> 00:33:13,184 - Cook the onions in some cream. - You got it. Yes, sir! 819 00:33:13,317 --> 00:33:15,054 You can get a nice soubise with the scallops... 820 00:33:15,154 --> 00:33:17,058 - Yes! With the flour. - ...and beautiful little florets. 821 00:33:17,059 --> 00:33:18,761 How far do you take that flour in a soubise? 822 00:33:18,762 --> 00:33:20,464 You don't even need flour. Just get some cream 823 00:33:20,465 --> 00:33:22,234 - and start cooking these onions. - Okay. Yes, chef. 824 00:33:22,235 --> 00:33:23,906 We're gonna go overboard on the sauce 825 00:33:24,039 --> 00:33:25,442 and they're gonna love it. They'll be like, 826 00:33:25,576 --> 00:33:29,551 "Oh, oh... It's not a shame! It's incredible!" 827 00:33:29,651 --> 00:33:31,621 Andy, what are we thinking? 828 00:33:31,622 --> 00:33:35,863 I want to do a coconut curry with a crispy skinned cod, chef. 829 00:33:35,997 --> 00:33:39,937 - Just these beautiful florets. - Okay. And you have curry paste? 830 00:33:39,938 --> 00:33:41,407 - Yeah. - That's brilliant. Okay. 831 00:33:41,508 --> 00:33:44,213 Woo! 832 00:33:44,313 --> 00:33:46,350 And you have that little island for the cod. 833 00:33:46,450 --> 00:33:47,953 You alright, bro? You celebrating? 834 00:33:47,954 --> 00:33:50,091 Argh! 835 00:33:50,092 --> 00:33:52,363 Alright dude, I'm glad you're having fun. 836 00:33:52,496 --> 00:33:54,132 But listen, someone's going home today. 837 00:33:54,133 --> 00:33:55,769 - Not me, chef. - I know you love Team Blais 838 00:33:55,770 --> 00:33:57,473 but it's an individual competition right now. 839 00:33:57,607 --> 00:33:59,477 I just wanna make sure we're not getting too cocky. 840 00:33:59,611 --> 00:34:01,682 It's Team Me now. That was just spill, I might as well drink it. 841 00:34:01,815 --> 00:34:02,684 - Yes, chef? - Alright, alright. 842 00:34:05,321 --> 00:34:07,392 Danielle, she's locked-in, man. 843 00:34:07,393 --> 00:34:09,130 - She's very calm. Locked-in. - Oh, you scared me. 844 00:34:09,230 --> 00:34:10,432 She's the most locked-in I've ever seen her. 845 00:34:10,566 --> 00:34:11,869 Yeah, yeah. 846 00:34:11,969 --> 00:34:14,841 Cooking with joy. 847 00:34:14,941 --> 00:34:16,777 Those guys are dunzo. 848 00:34:16,778 --> 00:34:19,248 Listen, I want all three of you to make it, okay? 849 00:34:19,249 --> 00:34:20,987 - Yes, chef. - We want it to sing. 850 00:34:21,120 --> 00:34:22,789 - We want it to sing curry, yeah? - Yes, chef. 851 00:34:22,790 --> 00:34:24,827 I'm just doing a really simple, beautiful plate, chef. 852 00:34:24,828 --> 00:34:27,398 Yeah, yeah. That's it. There's so much flavor in here. 853 00:34:27,399 --> 00:34:30,105 - Yeah, a little bit more, chef. - Yeah. Put more in there. 854 00:34:30,238 --> 00:34:32,510 I'd go with like a half a spoon, you know? 855 00:34:32,643 --> 00:34:35,382 Don't be shy with it. It's a little spicy but that's fine. 856 00:34:35,516 --> 00:34:37,853 Let's season this cod and let's start cooking the cod. 857 00:34:37,987 --> 00:34:39,990 Yes, chef. This dish is survival. 858 00:34:39,991 --> 00:34:41,327 That is the title of it, Survival Curry. 859 00:34:44,133 --> 00:34:47,273 Not one bit of me is ready to go home. 860 00:34:47,373 --> 00:34:50,045 - Well done, Andy. - Taste that curry sauce again. 861 00:34:50,145 --> 00:34:52,048 If you need to, put some cream and let it reduce. 862 00:34:52,149 --> 00:34:54,153 Cole. You just made a curry, right? 863 00:34:54,253 --> 00:34:56,892 The balance is the spice, all the aromatics. 864 00:34:56,992 --> 00:34:58,460 Okay, way to move, Andy. Let's go. 865 00:34:58,461 --> 00:35:00,732 Ten minutes left, ten minutes left! 866 00:35:00,733 --> 00:35:03,838 Make it hard on Gordon and Nyesha here. 867 00:35:03,839 --> 00:35:06,010 Danielle, you don't need the blender forever. 868 00:35:06,144 --> 00:35:07,580 - I need it. - Okay, you need it. Okay! 869 00:35:07,680 --> 00:35:09,716 This blender has absolutely become 870 00:35:09,717 --> 00:35:12,022 a little bit of emotional support for me. 871 00:35:12,155 --> 00:35:13,190 So as the blender's going, I'm feeling calm. 872 00:35:14,927 --> 00:35:17,332 Hm! It needs a lot more salt. 873 00:35:17,333 --> 00:35:19,571 - Andy, you feeling good? - I feel good, chef. 874 00:35:19,671 --> 00:35:21,240 Yeah. Think about what this plate's gonna look like. 875 00:35:24,313 --> 00:35:26,417 - Don't forget your broccoli. - No, we're good. 876 00:35:30,458 --> 00:35:32,964 Six and a half minutes left. Okay, go to the end. 877 00:35:33,064 --> 00:35:34,299 You love that blender. Let's go. 878 00:35:37,038 --> 00:35:38,440 - Oh, ! - How is that, Danielle? 879 00:35:38,441 --> 00:35:42,081 It's over-salted. Behind! Behind! 880 00:35:42,082 --> 00:35:43,919 Danielle, you have time to fix this. 881 00:35:44,020 --> 00:35:45,355 - Yep. - Yeah, if it's too salty 882 00:35:45,455 --> 00:35:47,793 - add cream, chef. - Yes, chef. 883 00:35:47,894 --> 00:35:49,229 What is she doing? 884 00:35:51,234 --> 00:35:52,936 Danielle, what's going on? 885 00:35:52,937 --> 00:35:54,239 My sauce is a little over-salted. 886 00:35:54,240 --> 00:35:55,942 I'm making a roux really quick because-- 887 00:35:55,943 --> 00:35:57,112 - Oh . Okay. - Yep. Okay. 888 00:35:57,212 --> 00:35:58,649 - A roux. - A roux, yeah. 889 00:35:58,749 --> 00:36:00,084 Just want you to make sure you get 890 00:36:00,218 --> 00:36:01,487 - something on the plate. - Yes, chef. 891 00:36:01,588 --> 00:36:03,659 Make sure you cook the flour out of that 892 00:36:03,759 --> 00:36:05,829 'cause that's the danger of starting that so late. 893 00:36:05,929 --> 00:36:07,834 Yes, chef. Cook that flour out. 894 00:36:07,934 --> 00:36:10,238 - Plating in 60 seconds! - Okay. 895 00:36:10,338 --> 00:36:11,942 I'm panicking. 896 00:36:12,076 --> 00:36:14,213 I need this sauce to work. 897 00:36:14,346 --> 00:36:15,982 I'm not ready to go home. 898 00:36:15,983 --> 00:36:18,086 Please, Jesus. 899 00:36:25,503 --> 00:36:26,838 Plating in 60 seconds. 900 00:36:29,511 --> 00:36:32,149 Three minutes left, three minutes left. 901 00:36:32,249 --> 00:36:34,386 The entire time I'm telling myself, 902 00:36:34,486 --> 00:36:36,824 "If you don't nail this sauce Danielle, you're going home." 903 00:36:36,825 --> 00:36:39,129 - Are we ready to plate? - I'm ready to plate. 904 00:36:39,262 --> 00:36:41,133 Time to plate. Two minutes, two minutes! 905 00:36:41,267 --> 00:36:42,803 - Okay. - Take your time. 906 00:36:42,804 --> 00:36:44,372 You wanna plate it like an angel, okay? 907 00:36:44,373 --> 00:36:47,145 A nice little beautiful puddle of sauce. 908 00:36:47,146 --> 00:36:49,383 Minor details can get you sent home. 909 00:36:49,483 --> 00:36:52,122 You didn't come all this way to go home right now. 910 00:36:52,222 --> 00:36:54,126 Okay, let's push all the way to the end. 911 00:36:54,226 --> 00:36:55,729 Yeah, exactly. Plate like an angel. 912 00:36:57,633 --> 00:36:59,436 - Bring it home, you guys! - Five, four... 913 00:36:59,538 --> 00:37:01,675 - Do what you wanna do. - ...three, two... 914 00:37:01,808 --> 00:37:04,045 - Beautiful, Andy! - ...one, hands up! Let's go. 915 00:37:04,046 --> 00:37:06,150 - Stop cooking. - Woo! 916 00:37:06,284 --> 00:37:08,021 - Wow. - Wow, chef. 917 00:37:13,832 --> 00:37:16,336 Nyesha, Gordon, all I really can say 918 00:37:16,337 --> 00:37:18,007 is that I'm super proud of these three chefs. 919 00:37:18,140 --> 00:37:19,143 They threw down. They created some 920 00:37:19,276 --> 00:37:21,412 restaurant-worthy looking dishes. 921 00:37:21,413 --> 00:37:24,688 Three beautiful-looking dishes. 922 00:37:24,821 --> 00:37:28,294 Okay, first up here we have a Seared Pork Chop... 923 00:37:28,428 --> 00:37:30,165 - Wow. - ...with a broccoli salsa verde, 924 00:37:30,265 --> 00:37:32,169 roasted cauliflower steak, 925 00:37:32,303 --> 00:37:34,039 and apples in a champagne applesauce. 926 00:37:38,715 --> 00:37:40,451 Yeah, I was curious what this syrupy sauce was. 927 00:37:40,586 --> 00:37:42,189 It definitely works, it's a beautiful complement 928 00:37:42,289 --> 00:37:44,326 to the pork. Apples, classic pairing. 929 00:37:44,426 --> 00:37:46,062 Cauliflower works well with that. 930 00:37:46,063 --> 00:37:47,632 A slight departure for me 931 00:37:47,633 --> 00:37:50,605 is the broccoli verde sauce, if you will. 932 00:37:50,606 --> 00:37:51,808 It's a really interesting composition. 933 00:37:54,680 --> 00:37:57,052 Uh, great sear on the protein. 934 00:37:57,152 --> 00:37:58,989 It's seasoned beautifully. 935 00:37:59,089 --> 00:38:02,128 It's rested and it's cooked absolutely spot on. 936 00:38:02,262 --> 00:38:06,070 Um, I do have a problem with this sort of salsa verde purée. 937 00:38:06,203 --> 00:38:07,338 It's sort of grainy, and it's not puréed, 938 00:38:07,438 --> 00:38:09,075 and it's sort of in between. 939 00:38:11,480 --> 00:38:15,221 Moving on, we have a Crispy Skin Cod 940 00:38:15,222 --> 00:38:18,628 with a coconut curry, and vegetables. 941 00:38:18,762 --> 00:38:20,533 It looks beautiful. It's so inviting. 942 00:38:20,633 --> 00:38:22,670 The colors, they pop. Cod's cooked beautifully. 943 00:38:22,770 --> 00:38:24,975 It's glistening. It's bright. It's beautiful, vibrant. 944 00:38:25,075 --> 00:38:28,013 And I love the heat. 945 00:38:28,014 --> 00:38:30,117 Yeah, I love the vibrancy coming from the vegetables. 946 00:38:30,218 --> 00:38:32,489 There's this incredible vibrant sauce 947 00:38:32,623 --> 00:38:34,761 against the perfectly cooked cod 948 00:38:34,861 --> 00:38:38,501 is really quite enjoyable to eat. 949 00:38:38,636 --> 00:38:42,142 Lastly, we have a Pan-seared Scallop 950 00:38:42,242 --> 00:38:45,381 with a spinach and onion soubise 951 00:38:45,481 --> 00:38:47,720 and a crab, apple, and dill salad. 952 00:38:53,297 --> 00:38:54,834 Scallops are cooked beautifully. 953 00:38:54,935 --> 00:38:57,372 Um, the sort of soubise and the spinach 954 00:38:57,472 --> 00:38:58,641 is a little bit lost in translation 955 00:38:58,642 --> 00:39:00,410 because it's not powerful enough. 956 00:39:00,411 --> 00:39:02,784 Smart idea using soubise. 957 00:39:02,917 --> 00:39:05,155 The part for me is really the graininess in the soubise. 958 00:39:05,255 --> 00:39:07,660 It's almost like a floury texture 959 00:39:07,793 --> 00:39:10,165 that I haven't experienced yet in a soubise. 960 00:39:10,265 --> 00:39:12,269 Is it flour... What is it? 961 00:39:12,402 --> 00:39:15,274 It might be a bit of flour. 962 00:39:15,275 --> 00:39:17,179 - The chef made a roux... - Gotcha. 963 00:39:17,279 --> 00:39:18,281 - ...to thicken it up. - Gotcha. 964 00:39:20,285 --> 00:39:22,689 Now's the hard part. 965 00:39:22,690 --> 00:39:26,831 Okay, Nyesha, which dish are you going to eliminate tonight? 966 00:39:26,964 --> 00:39:29,737 For me, I think it's important to transform a vegetable 967 00:39:29,738 --> 00:39:34,178 but it's also very important to do that vegetable justice. 968 00:39:34,179 --> 00:39:36,183 And I thought the least successful 969 00:39:36,283 --> 00:39:38,387 expression of that was in the scallop dish. 970 00:39:41,293 --> 00:39:43,197 Okay Gordon, same question for you. 971 00:39:43,297 --> 00:39:46,436 Which dish will you be eliminating? 972 00:39:46,437 --> 00:39:51,346 The pork, the scallops, or the cod? 973 00:39:51,446 --> 00:39:54,118 I'm not a big fan of this slurry of broccoli. 974 00:39:54,119 --> 00:39:57,592 And I'm not a fan of the sort of floury soubise. 975 00:39:57,593 --> 00:39:59,330 My goodness me. 976 00:39:59,430 --> 00:40:01,466 The pork is cooked beautifully 977 00:40:01,467 --> 00:40:04,339 and the scallops are cooked beautifully. 978 00:40:04,439 --> 00:40:06,511 The dish I'm sending home... 979 00:40:10,553 --> 00:40:12,355 ...is gonna be the scallops. 980 00:40:15,195 --> 00:40:17,332 That dish was cooked by Danielle. 981 00:40:17,432 --> 00:40:19,102 Shoot. 982 00:40:21,708 --> 00:40:26,050 Danielle, it was just such a joy to have you on Team Arrington. 983 00:40:26,150 --> 00:40:28,889 I hope you're proud. I had such a good time. 984 00:40:28,989 --> 00:40:32,763 Every single freaking cook was just wonderful. 985 00:40:32,863 --> 00:40:35,536 And you guys, the family members that I've made, 986 00:40:35,636 --> 00:40:36,938 I just don't believe that this is the end. 987 00:40:37,038 --> 00:40:38,608 There's so much more to do 988 00:40:38,609 --> 00:40:41,146 and I can't wait to work with you again. 989 00:40:41,147 --> 00:40:42,750 You've been a powerhouse, let me tell you. 990 00:40:42,850 --> 00:40:44,520 I wish we had more time to cook together... 991 00:40:44,521 --> 00:40:46,222 - Yeah. - because there's something 992 00:40:46,223 --> 00:40:48,361 quite unique, and you're direct. 993 00:40:48,495 --> 00:40:50,632 - We need that in this industry. - Yes. 994 00:40:50,633 --> 00:40:52,636 And we need more women like you. 995 00:40:52,736 --> 00:40:56,175 And I'll single out a little moment 996 00:40:56,176 --> 00:40:58,948 from a girl that means so much to me, Claire Smith... 997 00:40:58,949 --> 00:41:01,788 - Mm. - ...who was watching from afar 998 00:41:01,888 --> 00:41:06,697 the way you cook, and she tipped you to go all the way. 999 00:41:06,798 --> 00:41:08,400 - Thank you, chef. - Wow. 1000 00:41:08,535 --> 00:41:11,173 Incredible. Continued success, girl. 1001 00:41:11,273 --> 00:41:13,512 We're gonna be watching you very carefully, okay? 1002 00:41:13,612 --> 00:41:15,515 - Good job. - Well done. Come say goodbye. 1003 00:41:15,616 --> 00:41:17,285 I feel like this is just the beginning. 1004 00:41:17,385 --> 00:41:18,522 I've been at this for 15 years and... 1005 00:41:18,655 --> 00:41:20,526 I'm gonna keep on at it. 1006 00:41:20,626 --> 00:41:23,296 And I'm just so proud of myself. 1007 00:41:23,297 --> 00:41:25,001 It was really good. 1008 00:41:25,134 --> 00:41:27,673 Oh, my God. 1009 00:41:27,807 --> 00:41:29,977 I feel really good. I feel super good. 1010 00:41:29,978 --> 00:41:32,415 - Good job, Danielle. - We love you, Danielle! 1011 00:41:32,550 --> 00:41:34,554 Thank you. - I love you, Danielle. 1012 00:41:34,687 --> 00:41:36,557 Good job, Danielle. 1013 00:41:36,558 --> 00:41:38,059 - This is Andy's. - Andy's. 1014 00:41:38,060 --> 00:41:39,864 And this is Christian's. 1015 00:41:39,964 --> 00:41:42,102 - Andy, great job. - Thank you, chef. 1016 00:41:42,202 --> 00:41:44,573 Beautifully cooked, I think it's one of your strongest dishes. 1017 00:41:44,574 --> 00:41:47,177 Christian, you're sort of walking on a tightrope 1018 00:41:47,178 --> 00:41:48,949 without any safety net. 1019 00:41:49,049 --> 00:41:52,255 If it wasn't three of you in this elimination, 1020 00:41:52,355 --> 00:41:54,026 young man, you'll be halfway down the elevator now. 1021 00:41:54,126 --> 00:41:55,861 Yes, chef. 1022 00:41:55,862 --> 00:41:57,298 Too close. Close. Real close. 1023 00:41:57,399 --> 00:42:00,705 Excuse me. 1024 00:42:00,839 --> 00:42:02,609 Okay, what a day. Top six, give yourselves a round of applause. 1025 00:42:02,610 --> 00:42:04,078 Come on. 1026 00:42:08,689 --> 00:42:10,324 Next time I see you, we'll be celebrating a birthday 1027 00:42:10,458 --> 00:42:13,731 - like no other. - Huh? 1028 00:42:13,732 --> 00:42:19,711 Something 250 years in the making... Good night. 1029 00:42:19,811 --> 00:42:21,881 That's it? That's the riddle? 1030 00:42:21,882 --> 00:42:24,587 - Thank you, chef! - We'll have to figure it out. 1031 00:42:24,720 --> 00:42:26,757 - Great job. Good job, everyone. - Congrats. 1032 00:42:26,758 --> 00:42:29,598 - Let's go! Great job, Andy. - Thank you, chef. 1033 00:42:29,698 --> 00:42:31,267 - Good luck. - Keep it up. 1034 00:42:31,400 --> 00:42:32,669 - All of you, great job today. - Thank you. 1035 00:42:35,274 --> 00:42:37,780 Next time on Next Level Chef... 1036 00:42:37,880 --> 00:42:40,484 We are celebrating America's 250th birthday. 1037 00:42:40,619 --> 00:42:42,121 - Woo! - Oh, let's go. 1038 00:42:42,221 --> 00:42:44,192 Happy birthday, America. 1039 00:42:44,193 --> 00:42:45,260 Time to celebrate America. 1040 00:42:45,261 --> 00:42:48,901 USA! USA! 1041 00:42:48,902 --> 00:42:51,239 - Do you want to go first? - What a gentleman. 1042 00:42:51,240 --> 00:42:53,477 I spoke too soon. 1043 00:42:53,578 --> 00:42:55,347 Ooh! What's this big spill? 1044 00:42:55,481 --> 00:42:58,921 I don't have time to fix that. 1045 00:42:58,922 --> 00:43:01,528 We want to taste that American spirit tonight. 1046 00:43:01,628 --> 00:43:03,363 Two sips, you're gonna be on your back. 1047 00:43:03,364 --> 00:43:06,237 USA! USA! 1048 00:43:06,370 --> 00:43:07,773 - Is that Richard Blais? - USA! 1049 00:43:07,907 --> 00:43:09,743 Honestly, I'm gonna kill him.