Ep 3. Mix and Mache
- TV-G
- June 13, 2013
- 42 min
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7.9 (15)
In Chopped season 16 episode 3, titled "Mix and Mache," four chefs are ready to showcase their culinary talents as they prepare to face a three-course meal cooking competition. The contestants will be required to create unique dishes using a variety of mystery ingredients that are revealed to them in each round of the competition. The chefs will need to use their skills, creativity and innovation to conceptualize and execute the perfect dishes under tight time constraints and intense pressure.
As the competitors begin the first round, they take their chances with the mystery ingredients that are commonly used in baking. With only 20 minutes on the clock, they frantically race against one another to create a dish that will woo the judges. The menu for the first course is diverse, ranging from tarts to croissants and quiches, with each chef adding their signature twist and flavor.
The second round begins with the ingredients of a salad, and chefs must create a main course with these ingredients. With the clock ticking, the contestants aim to impress the judges with complex dishes that are in harmony with the blend of flavors. The contestants hold nothing back as they incorporate innovative, daring and unexpected elements into their dishes.
As the final round begins, the competitors are informed that they must combine high-end ingredients with low-end ones to create the perfect dessert. With a limited amount of time to go, the chefs get innovative by combining exotic ingredients like papaya, dragon fruit, and various herbs to create desserts that are visually and texturally appealing.
As the judges sample and critique each dish, the chefs anxiously await their verdict. Only one chef will emerge victorious and go on to the $10,000 grand prize. In this high stakes competition, contestants are always on edge, trying to create the perfect dish in record time. Chopped season 16 episode 3, "Mix and Mache" is bound to leave viewers on the edge of their seats as they witness the culinary artistry of these four talented chefs.
