Chopped Season 4 Episode 7 Fired Up

In season 4 episode 7 of Chopped titled "Fired Up," four professional chefs face off in the prestigious culinary competition. The contestants are challenged to create three dishes in a limited amount of time using a mystery basket of four ingredients per course. The twist? All ingredients must be cooked over an open flame.

The episode begins with the appetizer round, where the chefs must incorporate ingredients such as smoked sausage, red curry paste, and okra. The chefs use a variety of grilling techniques to cook their proteins and vegetables while infusing them with the unique flavors of the mystery ingredients. The judges critique each dish based on taste, presentation, and how well the chefs were able to incorporate the flame-grilled flavors.

Next up is the entrée round, where the chefs receive a basket that includes ingredients such as lamb chops, shiitake mushrooms, and quinoa. With only 30 minutes on the clock, the chefs must show off their grilling skills once again. One chef struggles with properly cooking their lamb chops over an open flame, while another takes an inventive approach by using cedar planks to infuse smoky flavors into their dish. One chef takes a risk by cooking their mushrooms in a smoking pile of hay, leaving the judges curious to see if it pays off.

Finally, the dessert round proves to be the most challenging one yet. The chefs are given a basket that includes ingredients such as pineapple, matcha powder, and dried cherries. With only 20 minutes on the clock, they must whip up a sweet and flavorful dessert that incorporates the flavors of the flame-grilled ingredients from the previous rounds. One chef decides to create a warm pineapple bread pudding, while another takes a risk by grilling their cherries to create a smoky and flavorful topping.

As the judges critique each dish, tensions rise as the chefs eagerly await the results. Only one contestant will be named the winner of this round and move on to the final championship round of Chopped. Will it be the chef who expertly incorporated the unusual mystery ingredients, or the chef who used the most innovative grilling techniques? Tune in to find out in season 4 episode 7 of Chopped, "Fired Up."