Ep 4. Go Fish!

In episode 4 of Chopped Junior season 2, titled "Go Fish!", four young chefs between the ages of nine and twelve are put to the test with ingredients revolving around seafood. In the first round, the contestants must create an appetizer using canned crabmeat, garlic scapes, mango, and bagel chips. The judges are looking for a dish that balances the sweetness of the mango with the savory flavor of the garlic scapes and canned crabmeat.

In round two, the remaining three junior chefs must prepare an entrée using mahi-mahi, udon noodles, Swiss chard, and green papayas. The chefs must create a dish that showcases the delicate flavor of the mahi-mahi while incorporating the bold flavors of the udon noodles and Swiss chard.

In the final round, the two remaining contestants must use a surprise ingredient of smoked oysters to make a dessert that also incorporates fresh figs, puff pastry sheets, and cream cheese. The young chefs must think outside the box and come up with a creative dish that balances the strong smoky flavor of the oysters with the sweet taste of the figs and pastry.

Throughout the competition, the judges provide feedback on the chefs' techniques and flavors and ultimately select one winner to be crowned the champion of this seafood-themed episode. It's a high-stakes competition for these young chefs as they compete to impress the judges and come out on top.