Ep 2. Teen Tournament: Battle 1

In this special tournament episode of Chopped, four teenage chefs between the ages of 13 and 16 are put to the test in the Chopped kitchen. The first round requires the competitors to use a mystery basket of ingredients that includes sea urchin and sweet potato waffles. The teens must quickly come up with innovative and delicious dishes in just 20 minutes. The judges, including celebrity chef and judge Maneet Chauhan, evaluate each dish based on presentation, taste, and creativity.

In the second round, the remaining three contestants are faced with a basket of bison ribeye, red quinoa, and cherry soda. With only 30 minutes on the clock, the teens must use their skills to create a dish that showcases the unique ingredients while also impressing the judges.

The final round brings the two remaining competitors head to head with a challenging basket that includes ingredients like rhubarb, bone-in chicken thighs, and shichimi togarashi. With only 30 minutes to create a dish that will wow the judges, the tension in the kitchen is high.

Throughout the tournament, the judges offer critiques and provide feedback for the teens, offering advice on how to improve their dishes. With the intense time limit and the pressure of impressing the judges, the teenage chefs must work quickly and creatively to stand out in the competition.

At the end of the episode, the winner is announced and they move on to the next round of the tournament. Viewers are left in suspense, eager to see what challenges lie ahead for these talented young chefs.