Ep 26. Flour Power

In season 33, episode 26 of the popular cooking competition show Chopped, titled "Flour Power," four talented chefs take on the challenge to create unique and flavorful dishes using a variety of flour types. The competitors are put to the test in three rounds of intense cooking, with each round consisting of a mystery basket of ingredients that must be used in their dishes.

In the first round, the chefs are given just 20 minutes to create an appetizer using duck confit, cherry tomatoes, Chinese five spice, and coconut flour. The chefs must use their creativity and skill to incorporate the unconventional ingredient of coconut flour into their dish, while also highlighting the robust flavors of the duck confit and Chinese five spice.

After one chef is eliminated in the first round, the remaining three move on to the second round, where they face the challenge of creating an entree using dehydrated grasshoppers, Jerusalem artichokes, goat cheese, and chickpea flour. With just 30 minutes on the clock, the chefs must utilize the unique texture and flavor of the dehydrated grasshoppers while also balancing the tangy flavor of the goat cheese and the earthy taste of the Jerusalem artichokes.

Finally, the two remaining chefs must create a dessert using black garlic, pastry flour, quince paste, and raspberry vinegar in the third round. With only 30 minutes to prepare the dish, the chefs will need to be strategic and innovative to create a dessert that balances the strong flavors of the black garlic and raspberry vinegar while enhancing the sweetness of the quince paste and pastry flour.

Throughout each round, the judges closely evaluate the dishes based on their taste, presentation, creativity, and overall execution. In the end, only one chef will be crowned the winner and take home the $10,000 prize.

The show's signature format adds to the excitement of the competition, as the chefs must use their skills and resourcefulness to create delicious dishes under high-stress conditions. Viewers can expect to see intense culinary action, creative use of ingredients, and a wide range of cooking techniques from the contestants as they strive to impress the judges and claim the title of Chopped champion.