Masterchef Singapore Season 1 Episode 6 Balls, Belly, Squash
- October 10, 2018
- 45 min
In Masterchef Singapore season 1 episode 6, entitled "Balls, Belly, Squash," the remaining contestants are tasked with creating a dish using three main ingredients: meatballs, pork belly, and squash. They must use their creativity and culinary skills to come up with a unique and delicious dish that incorporates all three ingredients.
The episode begins with the contestants receiving a surprise visit from Chef Alvin Leung, who challenges them to a blind taste test. The contestants must identify different types of meat using only their sense of taste. This challenge proves to be difficult for some of the contestants, but others are able to successfully identify the meats they taste.
After the blind taste test, the focus shifts to the main challenge of the episode. The contestants are given 90 minutes to create their dishes using the three main ingredients. Some of the contestants choose to create fusion dishes, incorporating different flavors and techniques to create a unique recipe. Others choose to stay traditional, sticking to classic dishes that highlight the individual ingredients.
As the contestants work on their dishes, the judges, Chef Bjorn Shen, Chef Damian D’Silva, and Audra Morrice, make their rounds, checking on the progress of each contestant. They offer advice and critique, helping the contestants to improve their dishes and avoid any potential mistakes.
Once the 90 minutes are up, the contestants must present their dishes to the judges for tasting and critique. The judges evaluate the dishes based on presentation, taste, and overall creativity. Some dishes receive high praise, while others fall flat.
At the end of the tasting, the judges must decide which contestant will be eliminated from the competition. This decision is not an easy one, as each contestant has shown great skill and creativity in their dishes.
Overall, "Balls, Belly, Squash" is an exciting episode that challenges the contestants to push their culinary boundaries and create unique dishes using three main ingredients. The blind taste test adds an extra layer of difficulty to the challenge, testing the contestants' ability to identify different meats using only their sense of taste. The judges' critique and evaluation of the dishes adds another level of tension, as the contestants are all vying to stay in the competition and continue to showcase their talent.