Ep 9. Tag Team

In MasterChef Junior season 6 episode 9, titled "Tag Team," the remaining contestants are divided into two teams and challenged to create unique dishes featuring the ingredients found in a mystery box. Each team must work together to delegate tasks and come up with a cohesive menu.

The red team, led by Avery, decides to create a pan-seared salmon dish with a lemon cream sauce, roasted potatoes, and a salad with a vinaigrette dressing. Avery, Olivia, and Quani work on the salmon while Sebastian and Rhashad prep the potatoes and salad. The team encounters some setbacks in timing and seasoning, but they work together and successfully plate their dishes.

The blue team, led by Beni, decides to create a pork chop with a cherry sauce, roasted carrots, and a risotto. Beni, Sadie, and Evan work on the pork chop while Reid and Ivy tackle the vegetables and risotto. The blue team struggles with communication and timing, and their dishes are not as successful as they had hoped. The judges criticize the blue team for not working together and missing opportunities to improve their dishes.

For the second challenge, the judges surprise the teams by announcing they will be cooking with escargot. The red team decides to make a garlic and herb escargot with a puff pastry crust and a side salad. Avery, Olivia, and Sebastian work on the escargot while Rhashad and Quani make the puff pastry and salad. The red team successfully executes their dish, impressing the judges with their creativity and execution.

The blue team decides to make an escargot risotto with a fried egg on top. Beni, Sadie, and Reid work on the risotto while Evan and Ivy prepare the escargot. The blue team struggles with the timing of their dish, with the risotto being too dry and the egg overcooked. The judges criticize the blue team for not taking risks and playing it safe with their dish.

In the end, the judges declare the red team the winner of the tag team challenge. Avery receives high praise for his leadership and creativity, and the judges compliment the team's communication and teamwork. The blue team faces elimination, and the judges deliberate on who will be sent home.

Overall, "Tag Team" showcases the teamwork and communication skills necessary for success in the kitchen. The contestants are challenged to work together and support each other, and the episode highlights the importance of delegation and clear communication. The challenge with escargot also adds a unique twist, testing the contestants' ability to work with unfamiliar ingredients.