1 00:00:01,043 --> 00:00:02,376 Gordon: Previously on "masterchef"... 2 00:00:02,420 --> 00:00:05,546 - Dodger stadium, baby! - Here we go! 3 00:00:05,589 --> 00:00:09,341 Welcome to one of baseball's crown jewels-- dodger stadium. 4 00:00:09,385 --> 00:00:13,053 - ( cheering ) - this is freddie freeman, first baseman for the dodgers. 5 00:00:13,055 --> 00:00:14,638 - Wow. - Today, you'll be cooking lunch 6 00:00:14,724 --> 00:00:19,059 For over 100 kids from the dodgers foundation. 7 00:00:19,103 --> 00:00:21,270 - Whoo! - If grant's cooking burgers now, 8 00:00:21,272 --> 00:00:22,938 Congratulations, you've lost. 9 00:00:22,982 --> 00:00:24,982 Dry, it's just dry. 10 00:00:25,026 --> 00:00:26,066 Guys, the chicken's over. 11 00:00:26,110 --> 00:00:28,318 ( bleeping ) 12 00:00:28,320 --> 00:00:33,449 The winning team is the red team! 13 00:00:33,492 --> 00:00:35,117 - Can't beat burgers with kids. - Burgers. 14 00:00:35,161 --> 00:00:37,661 The person going home is kendal. 15 00:00:39,874 --> 00:00:43,917 Tonight, the masterchef kitchen welcomes a big guest-- 16 00:00:43,961 --> 00:00:47,880 Veteran, and presidential chef andre rush. 17 00:00:47,923 --> 00:00:50,132 Have you seen his biceps? Whew! 18 00:00:50,217 --> 00:00:51,633 Tonight, we turn this competition on its head. 19 00:00:51,677 --> 00:00:54,762 - The regional alliances are no more. - It's heating up. 20 00:00:54,805 --> 00:00:57,222 Tonight, you'll be cooking with military field rations. 21 00:00:57,224 --> 00:00:59,975 - Oh, my god. - Andre: It is your job to elevate them. 22 00:01:00,019 --> 00:01:02,394 You want your plate to pop and shine. 23 00:01:02,438 --> 00:01:04,521 Gordon: That is how two master chefs cook a gourmet meal 24 00:01:04,565 --> 00:01:06,231 Using army rations. 25 00:01:06,275 --> 00:01:08,901 - Are you ready? - Hell, no. 26 00:01:08,903 --> 00:01:10,444 They gotta make the rations the star. 27 00:01:10,446 --> 00:01:12,780 - Ugh. - You gotta start cooking. 28 00:01:12,823 --> 00:01:14,198 - Just don't know what to do. - Does that look appetizing to you? 29 00:01:14,241 --> 00:01:15,449 I feel very confident about it. 30 00:01:15,493 --> 00:01:17,701 - That does not taste good. - Ooh, terrible. 31 00:01:17,745 --> 00:01:20,162 This looks like something I'd find in my kid's undershorts. 32 00:01:20,206 --> 00:01:22,122 - I'm in big trouble. - ( bleep ) 33 00:01:24,585 --> 00:01:28,128 ( music playing ) 34 00:01:35,638 --> 00:01:37,513 Here we are. 35 00:01:37,556 --> 00:01:39,056 Things are changing. 36 00:01:39,100 --> 00:01:41,058 - Talk about a wrinkle. - New rules. 37 00:01:41,102 --> 00:01:43,393 Tonight, we turn this competition on its head. 38 00:01:43,395 --> 00:01:45,896 - ( scattered shouts ) - let's go! 39 00:01:45,898 --> 00:01:47,314 All right! 40 00:01:47,316 --> 00:01:48,649 Welcome back, guys. Let's go! 41 00:01:48,692 --> 00:01:49,983 Oh, it's a mystery box! 42 00:01:50,027 --> 00:01:52,820 - Got a mystery box. - Whoo, mercy! 43 00:01:52,822 --> 00:01:55,823 These are my least favorite challenges because I am a planner. 44 00:01:55,825 --> 00:01:59,868 But also, coming in today, I'm kinda down. 45 00:01:59,912 --> 00:02:01,370 My team lost the last team challenge, 46 00:02:01,413 --> 00:02:04,248 And as the captain, I was in the bottom three 47 00:02:04,291 --> 00:02:07,584 And it is not somewhere I want to be ever again. 48 00:02:07,628 --> 00:02:09,086 Welcome back, everybody. 49 00:02:09,130 --> 00:02:11,547 Top 13. Come on, look at you all. 50 00:02:11,590 --> 00:02:14,591 - Yeah! - Whoo! 51 00:02:14,593 --> 00:02:17,052 Now, all of you, listen up. 52 00:02:17,096 --> 00:02:19,972 The competition's starting to shift gears. 53 00:02:20,015 --> 00:02:22,891 Now, you spent the first half of this competition working with your regions. 54 00:02:22,935 --> 00:02:27,020 But, like I said on day one, this is an individual competition. 55 00:02:27,064 --> 00:02:32,067 Starting right now, no more hiding behind the best cook in your region. 56 00:02:32,111 --> 00:02:34,653 - Wow. - Ooh. All right. 57 00:02:34,697 --> 00:02:37,281 You'll no longer be cooking in regional groups. 58 00:02:40,286 --> 00:02:44,496 That means any dish could be named one of the top three 59 00:02:44,540 --> 00:02:46,373 - Or the bottom three. - Oh, dang. 60 00:02:46,417 --> 00:02:50,294 Now, tonight, we have a traditional mystery box challenge. 61 00:02:50,296 --> 00:02:54,923 So, on the count of three, lift your boxes. 62 00:02:54,967 --> 00:02:59,052 Judges: One, two, three, lift. 63 00:03:00,472 --> 00:03:02,097 - What? - Oh. 64 00:03:02,099 --> 00:03:04,099 - Oh, my god. - This is some army stuff. 65 00:03:04,101 --> 00:03:07,644 - Oh. - ( groans ) 66 00:03:07,688 --> 00:03:11,148 Now, in that package, you have real military field rations. 67 00:03:11,192 --> 00:03:13,817 Also known as meals ready to eat, 68 00:03:13,861 --> 00:03:16,653 - Or mres. - Oh, yeah. Okay. 69 00:03:16,697 --> 00:03:19,656 I'm pretty familiar with army rations. I camp, I hunt. 70 00:03:19,700 --> 00:03:23,869 I have some emergency supplies at home. I'm not a prepper. 71 00:03:23,913 --> 00:03:25,537 But I've eaten them plenty of times, 72 00:03:25,581 --> 00:03:27,831 And I know they taste like crap. 73 00:03:27,833 --> 00:03:30,792 - In that package, you'll find lentil stew... - Wow. 74 00:03:30,836 --> 00:03:34,671 Au gratin potatoes, hash browns with bacon and peppers, peanuts, 75 00:03:34,715 --> 00:03:37,382 Apple sauce, a lemon and lime sports drink mix... 76 00:03:37,426 --> 00:03:39,593 - What? - ...Peas and tomatoes, 77 00:03:39,637 --> 00:03:42,095 Crackers, strawberry jam, 78 00:03:42,139 --> 00:03:44,848 And for dessert, an oatmeal cookie. 79 00:03:44,892 --> 00:03:46,642 Oh, my gosh. 80 00:03:46,685 --> 00:03:50,062 Now, those are what our brave servicemen and women eat 81 00:03:50,064 --> 00:03:51,980 When proper meals are not available. 82 00:03:52,024 --> 00:03:54,983 Tonight, you'll be turning those humble ingredients 83 00:03:55,027 --> 00:03:56,610 Into gourmet dishes. 84 00:03:56,654 --> 00:03:59,988 Now, here to provide some inspiration tonight, 85 00:04:00,032 --> 00:04:01,615 We have a very special guest. 86 00:04:01,700 --> 00:04:05,327 He's an award-winning chef, a decorated army veteran. 87 00:04:05,371 --> 00:04:08,997 - He's earned over 150 medals and trophies... - Wow. 88 00:04:09,041 --> 00:04:12,209 - Whoa. - ...And has cooked at the white house 89 00:04:12,253 --> 00:04:14,044 - For four presidents. - Wow. 90 00:04:14,088 --> 00:04:15,254 - Dang. - He the man. 91 00:04:15,297 --> 00:04:19,299 All of you, please welcome 92 00:04:19,301 --> 00:04:23,011 The amazing chef andre rush. 93 00:04:23,055 --> 00:04:25,555 ( cheering ) 94 00:04:25,599 --> 00:04:29,476 - Whoo! - All right! 95 00:04:32,898 --> 00:04:36,525 Yes! Oh, my god. 96 00:04:36,568 --> 00:04:38,443 I'm hot right now. 97 00:04:38,445 --> 00:04:41,321 I mean, have you seen his biceps? Whew! 98 00:04:41,365 --> 00:04:43,865 I wanted to, like, poke at it. 99 00:04:43,909 --> 00:04:46,576 Chef rush, thank you for being here. 100 00:04:46,620 --> 00:04:48,704 Pleasure being here. 101 00:04:48,747 --> 00:04:52,791 - M.D., I've never seen you this excited. - I'm a big fan. 102 00:04:52,835 --> 00:04:54,960 Thank you, chef, for what you do for the community. 103 00:04:54,962 --> 00:04:57,254 - It's the giving back that I think is just... - Absolutely. 104 00:04:57,298 --> 00:04:59,080 - Thank you for that. - Stop hitting that, 105 00:04:59,091 --> 00:05:00,924 - Because you've just ruined... - Oh, sorry. 106 00:05:00,968 --> 00:05:04,052 - He makes me nervous! - ( laughter ) 107 00:05:04,096 --> 00:05:05,262 Gordon: What an inspiration. 108 00:05:05,306 --> 00:05:07,139 Now, take us back to the beginning 109 00:05:07,224 --> 00:05:08,890 When this incredible career started. 110 00:05:08,934 --> 00:05:10,183 It started with my mother. 111 00:05:10,227 --> 00:05:12,519 My father taught me how to work my butt off, 112 00:05:12,521 --> 00:05:15,188 My mother taught me how to love and appreciate cooking. 113 00:05:15,232 --> 00:05:18,317 And cooking became a passion of mine, 114 00:05:18,360 --> 00:05:20,986 And then I just stuck with it going into the military 115 00:05:21,030 --> 00:05:22,821 And to the white house, everywhere. 116 00:05:22,865 --> 00:05:24,364 And this is what I do today and I love it. 117 00:05:24,408 --> 00:05:27,034 Now, you've been instrumental 118 00:05:27,036 --> 00:05:29,411 Behind the development for these rations. 119 00:05:29,413 --> 00:05:30,954 Give us an insight behind them. 120 00:05:30,998 --> 00:05:32,539 They were designed for nutrients. 121 00:05:32,583 --> 00:05:34,416 They were not designed to taste good. 122 00:05:34,460 --> 00:05:38,295 They are full of sodium, so taste your food. 123 00:05:38,297 --> 00:05:40,213 Now, those rations you have right there, 124 00:05:40,215 --> 00:05:41,423 10 years later, you can still eat them. 125 00:05:41,467 --> 00:05:43,425 It is your job to elevate them, 126 00:05:43,427 --> 00:05:45,594 Which I have many times before. 127 00:05:45,596 --> 00:05:48,013 Now, just to give you an idea 128 00:05:48,057 --> 00:05:49,931 Of what can be accomplished with the ingredients, 129 00:05:49,975 --> 00:05:53,560 Chef rush and I have a very special demonstration for you all. 130 00:05:53,604 --> 00:05:57,356 - All right! - Yes. 131 00:05:57,399 --> 00:05:59,149 This is what I've been waiting for, 132 00:05:59,151 --> 00:06:01,818 To watch gordon ramsay cook 133 00:06:01,862 --> 00:06:03,195 Alongside chef andre rush? 134 00:06:03,238 --> 00:06:06,782 I mean, this is an incredible experience. 135 00:06:06,867 --> 00:06:10,327 Now, tonight we're gonna be making a delicious peanut-crusted salmon 136 00:06:10,329 --> 00:06:13,330 With stewed lentils, with a really nice potato cake. 137 00:06:13,374 --> 00:06:16,708 And I'm gonna do a lemon-lime burre blanc. Imagine that. 138 00:06:16,752 --> 00:06:18,960 Now, in order to make these plates restaurant quality, 139 00:06:19,004 --> 00:06:20,754 It's gotta have color, texture. 140 00:06:20,798 --> 00:06:24,049 Now, for the salmon, a nice little brush of dijon mustard. 141 00:06:24,093 --> 00:06:28,678 That's gonna help glue those peanuts from the rations to the salmon. 142 00:06:28,722 --> 00:06:31,681 You get that really nice crust on there, okay? 143 00:06:31,725 --> 00:06:36,144 And then literally lay that down into the pan. Leave it caramelizing. 144 00:06:36,188 --> 00:06:39,189 So, lentils, how are we gonna elevate the lentils? Chef? 145 00:06:39,233 --> 00:06:43,110 We're gonna do the lentils with some carrots, some celery, some onions, garlic. 146 00:06:43,153 --> 00:06:46,613 We're gonna make a ragu. These mres, sometimes they have a lot more sodium in them 147 00:06:46,657 --> 00:06:48,698 Because they have to last for a very long time. 148 00:06:48,700 --> 00:06:51,743 So be careful with sodium in everything that you add, 149 00:06:51,787 --> 00:06:54,538 Then finish it off with some nice, crisp, vibrant spinach. 150 00:06:54,581 --> 00:06:56,289 - Gordon: Love that. - Nice little toss, 151 00:06:56,333 --> 00:06:58,083 Because, again, you want it to be vibrant. 152 00:06:58,127 --> 00:06:59,835 You want your plate to pop and shine. 153 00:06:59,837 --> 00:07:04,297 Now, this is the hash brown. Take all the potatoes out. 154 00:07:04,299 --> 00:07:07,884 And with this, I'm gonna turn it into a really nice potato cake. 155 00:07:07,928 --> 00:07:10,303 - Oh, wow. - And then take the crackers. 156 00:07:10,305 --> 00:07:12,431 - Look at this thing. - Oh, wow. 157 00:07:12,433 --> 00:07:15,392 - James, does that look appetizing to you? - Hell, no. 158 00:07:17,020 --> 00:07:20,647 There you go. So crush those crackers, okay? 159 00:07:20,691 --> 00:07:24,109 And that's gonna be my breading for this beautiful potato cake. 160 00:07:24,153 --> 00:07:28,155 Okay, into the egg, and then into the cracker. 161 00:07:28,198 --> 00:07:30,031 And, look, two minutes ago it was that ration pack. 162 00:07:30,075 --> 00:07:32,367 Now we've elevated it, seasoned it. 163 00:07:32,411 --> 00:07:35,454 Into the pan, we'll get this thing really nice and crispy. 164 00:07:35,497 --> 00:07:37,330 - Amazing. - Now, the sports drink. 165 00:07:37,374 --> 00:07:39,499 - This is my pre-workout. - Yeah! 166 00:07:39,543 --> 00:07:43,378 - You work out? - No, I don't, chef. 167 00:07:43,380 --> 00:07:46,047 So, this is lemon-lime electrolytes. 168 00:07:46,049 --> 00:07:48,425 And we're gonna do a lemon-lime burre blanc with this, 169 00:07:48,469 --> 00:07:50,385 Which is gonna be absolutely amazing. 170 00:07:50,429 --> 00:07:53,096 And then we're just gonna add in our cold butter for it. 171 00:07:53,140 --> 00:07:56,349 Let it go in, then we're gonna put some nice, fresh parsley inside. 172 00:07:56,393 --> 00:07:58,351 It is such an incredible experience 173 00:07:58,395 --> 00:08:01,021 To watch chef gordon and chef andre 174 00:08:01,064 --> 00:08:03,356 Create something out of literal rations... 175 00:08:03,358 --> 00:08:04,858 - Ready to plate? - Ready to plate. 176 00:08:04,902 --> 00:08:07,152 ...And do it so effortlessly. 177 00:08:07,196 --> 00:08:08,862 - I'm blown away. - Chef, do the honors 178 00:08:08,864 --> 00:08:10,197 With the beautiful burre blanc, please. 179 00:08:10,240 --> 00:08:12,073 - Aarón: Oh, ho, ho, ho. - All: Oh. 180 00:08:12,117 --> 00:08:14,367 That is how two master chefs cook a gourmet meal 181 00:08:14,411 --> 00:08:17,037 Using army rations. Good job. 182 00:08:17,039 --> 00:08:18,413 - Amazing. Awesome, guys. - That's was amazing! 183 00:08:18,415 --> 00:08:20,248 - Yes! - Grant: I'm freaking out 184 00:08:20,250 --> 00:08:21,791 About this challenge a little bit. 185 00:08:21,835 --> 00:08:23,418 I like to think that I'm really creative in the kitchen 186 00:08:23,420 --> 00:08:25,378 And I can make, you know, something out of nothing, 187 00:08:25,422 --> 00:08:27,005 But I just want to make sure I don't mess it up. 188 00:08:27,049 --> 00:08:28,256 I don't want to end up 189 00:08:28,300 --> 00:08:30,217 On the wrong side of those biceps. 190 00:08:30,260 --> 00:08:32,344 - Right, all of you feeling inspired? - All: Yeah! 191 00:08:32,346 --> 00:08:33,929 - Yes, chef. - Good. Glad to hear it. 192 00:08:33,972 --> 00:08:37,182 Now, gordon and chef rush used five 193 00:08:37,226 --> 00:08:39,309 Of the mre ingredients when making their dish. 194 00:08:39,311 --> 00:08:43,230 You must use at least three. 195 00:08:43,273 --> 00:08:46,608 Plus, you will have access to the full pantry. 196 00:08:46,652 --> 00:08:49,027 Well, at least some of you do. 197 00:08:49,029 --> 00:08:50,820 - Ooh. - Oh! 198 00:08:50,864 --> 00:08:52,322 - ( groaning ) - oh, my god. 199 00:08:52,324 --> 00:08:55,867 We're also rationing out our proteins. 200 00:08:55,869 --> 00:08:58,912 That's right. There are 13 of you left in this competition. 201 00:08:58,956 --> 00:09:03,458 And there are just 13 unique proteins in the pantry tonight. 202 00:09:03,502 --> 00:09:06,920 Lizzie, james, m.D., 203 00:09:06,922 --> 00:09:11,091 Grant, charles, wayne, and brynn, 204 00:09:11,134 --> 00:09:13,009 You were on that winning team 205 00:09:13,053 --> 00:09:15,136 Across that amazing field challenge, 206 00:09:15,180 --> 00:09:18,557 So you get to go to that pantry and get first pick. 207 00:09:18,600 --> 00:09:20,016 - Yes. - Awesome. 208 00:09:20,060 --> 00:09:22,519 Gordon: Sav, kolby, jennifer, 209 00:09:22,563 --> 00:09:25,355 Reagan, nina, and kennedy, you're all on the losing team, 210 00:09:25,399 --> 00:09:29,025 So you six have pick of protein basically from what's left. 211 00:09:29,027 --> 00:09:32,571 - Yep. - Whoever cooks the best dish tonight 212 00:09:32,614 --> 00:09:36,408 Will win the immunity pin 213 00:09:36,410 --> 00:09:39,953 And earn a huge advantage across the next challenge. 214 00:09:39,997 --> 00:09:44,291 But whoever cooks the worst dish, sadly, will be eliminated. 215 00:09:44,334 --> 00:09:47,002 All right, so you'll have one hour to cook a dish 216 00:09:47,004 --> 00:09:50,380 Utilizing those mre ingredients. 217 00:09:50,424 --> 00:09:53,008 - Are you ready? - Yes, chef! 218 00:09:53,051 --> 00:09:55,427 - Your time starts... - Now! 219 00:09:55,429 --> 00:09:58,054 - Let's go! Good luck. - Go, go, go, go! 220 00:09:58,089 --> 00:09:59,973 - Let's get it! - ( laughing ) 221 00:10:00,017 --> 00:10:02,726 - Losing team, stand by. - Come on. 222 00:10:02,769 --> 00:10:04,394 - Yippee! - My halibut. 223 00:10:04,438 --> 00:10:05,854 Okay, what have we got? Oh, rack of lamb. 224 00:10:05,897 --> 00:10:07,230 - Salmon. - Fillet. 225 00:10:07,232 --> 00:10:08,398 I hope they don't take all the good stuff. 226 00:10:08,400 --> 00:10:10,350 - I know. - I'm gonna get my tuna. 227 00:10:10,360 --> 00:10:13,194 - Let's see. - Lizzie: I'm so happy that I got the fillet. 228 00:10:13,196 --> 00:10:16,698 When I am camping in alaska, I take steaks out with me, 229 00:10:16,742 --> 00:10:20,160 I take our dehydrated meals, and I put them together, 230 00:10:20,162 --> 00:10:21,119 So I know I can do this today. 231 00:10:21,163 --> 00:10:23,288 Okay, do I have it all? 232 00:10:23,332 --> 00:10:25,957 It is very important to be creative with these mres, 233 00:10:26,001 --> 00:10:30,420 But I have no one to hide behind from my region tonight, 234 00:10:30,464 --> 00:10:31,921 And that is scary. 235 00:10:31,923 --> 00:10:34,633 - All right. - There they go. 236 00:10:34,676 --> 00:10:36,885 - Dadgum. - This is brutal. 237 00:10:36,928 --> 00:10:38,261 - All right. - ( sighs ) 238 00:10:38,305 --> 00:10:40,430 - I know. - Okay, the winning team is back. 239 00:10:40,474 --> 00:10:42,641 - You guys may go. Let's go! - Aarón: Let's go. 240 00:10:42,643 --> 00:10:46,269 Good luck. Let's go. 241 00:10:46,313 --> 00:10:48,938 Oh, ( bleep ), we gotta get... 242 00:10:49,024 --> 00:10:50,982 - Pork loin. - Hanger steak, let's get it. 243 00:10:51,026 --> 00:10:54,277 - Gonna do chicken. - Ugh. Not the last one. 244 00:10:54,279 --> 00:10:56,529 - Okay. - Oh, my god. 245 00:10:56,531 --> 00:10:59,199 - Start with some couscous. - Oh, kolby's out. 246 00:10:59,201 --> 00:11:00,867 - Okay. - He's got the pork. 247 00:11:00,911 --> 00:11:02,118 Joe: Oh, ground pork. I love that. 248 00:11:02,162 --> 00:11:04,287 Some people say this one's the hardest. 249 00:11:04,289 --> 00:11:05,497 - Aarón: Yep. - Okay. 250 00:11:05,499 --> 00:11:07,207 That's a lot of spices. 251 00:11:07,250 --> 00:11:09,542 Gordon: Guys, 10 minutes gone, 50 minutes to go. 252 00:11:09,628 --> 00:11:11,920 Speed up, let's go. 253 00:11:11,922 --> 00:11:14,339 - Okay. - Okay, I got my tzatziki. 254 00:11:14,383 --> 00:11:17,008 - Okay. - Aarón: Taste the mres, guys. 255 00:11:17,052 --> 00:11:18,802 Understand where you're at with seasoning. 256 00:11:18,804 --> 00:11:22,138 - ( muttering ) - why not? Let's add that bad boy. 257 00:11:22,182 --> 00:11:25,975 All right, I feel like that needs a little help. Where's that harissa? 258 00:11:26,019 --> 00:11:29,938 - The rations, they're full of sodium, full of salt. - Oh, that change everything. 259 00:11:29,940 --> 00:11:31,856 Gordon: These contestants might need to adjust their seasoning accordingly, 260 00:11:31,900 --> 00:11:34,317 - Otherwise they're gonna be in trouble. - Make it spicy, baby. 261 00:11:34,361 --> 00:11:36,403 But also I think they're void of texture, 262 00:11:36,446 --> 00:11:39,406 - 'cause they're all kind of mushy. - Ooh, not you. 263 00:11:39,408 --> 00:11:41,199 So you have to have something crunchy 264 00:11:41,243 --> 00:11:43,159 - To keep your palate engaged. - Yeah. 265 00:11:43,161 --> 00:11:44,411 I think that's one of the intimidation factors for them, 266 00:11:44,413 --> 00:11:46,454 - That mush factor. - Yeah. 267 00:11:46,456 --> 00:11:48,656 Uh, that is definitely different. 268 00:11:48,667 --> 00:11:50,458 - ( sighs ) - can I confess something, chef? 269 00:11:50,460 --> 00:11:52,711 - Yes. - I've never tasted a ration. 270 00:11:52,713 --> 00:11:54,421 I'm afraid to taste what a ration tastes like. 271 00:11:54,464 --> 00:11:55,880 Oh, well, you're gonna try today. 272 00:11:55,924 --> 00:11:57,415 This is gonna be my first experience. 273 00:11:57,426 --> 00:11:59,342 I actually, to this very day, still eat them. 274 00:11:59,386 --> 00:12:02,220 I still keep them in my house just in case. 275 00:12:02,264 --> 00:12:04,389 Wow. 276 00:12:06,184 --> 00:12:08,393 Go, go, go, baby. I'm swinging pretty big today. 277 00:12:08,437 --> 00:12:11,312 I'm really happy I had the benefit of first choice of proteins 278 00:12:11,314 --> 00:12:13,222 Because I really wanted lamb. 279 00:12:13,233 --> 00:12:16,693 So I'm making a moroccan-spiced and herb-crusted rack of lamb. 280 00:12:16,695 --> 00:12:19,404 I've got these potato cakes and I've got some tzatziki sauce. 281 00:12:19,406 --> 00:12:22,866 I'm using nine out of ten of these mres if everything goes right, 282 00:12:22,909 --> 00:12:25,285 So I've got to cook the lamb perfectly 283 00:12:25,287 --> 00:12:27,912 'cause I know gordon has a high standard when it comes to lamb. 284 00:12:27,914 --> 00:12:30,915 I am cooking. Super cooking right now. 285 00:12:30,959 --> 00:12:32,250 I'm using the chicken protein 286 00:12:32,335 --> 00:12:35,462 Because chicken goes really well with indian food. 287 00:12:35,464 --> 00:12:38,214 The mres are sort of flavorless, 288 00:12:38,258 --> 00:12:39,758 So I feel like I can really jazz that up 289 00:12:39,801 --> 00:12:43,261 With some indian spices, and I'm hoping that will work. 290 00:12:43,305 --> 00:12:47,891 - All right, let's go! - All right, next, crackers. 291 00:12:47,934 --> 00:12:49,309 What am I trying to do? 292 00:12:49,352 --> 00:12:51,394 Kolby: The last choice was the ground pork. 293 00:12:51,438 --> 00:12:53,813 How am I gonna elevate such a humble ingredient? 294 00:12:53,857 --> 00:12:56,357 I just don't know what to do. Oh, my gosh. 295 00:12:56,401 --> 00:13:01,404 Gordon: 45 minutes to go. Get those proteins on, please. 296 00:13:01,406 --> 00:13:04,324 - Relax. - The clock moves so much faster 297 00:13:04,367 --> 00:13:07,452 - When you don't know what you're doing. - Speed it up. 298 00:13:07,537 --> 00:13:09,078 The pressure is building so heavily. 299 00:13:09,122 --> 00:13:11,289 Oh, my god. What am I trying to do here? 300 00:13:11,291 --> 00:13:13,374 And the task here is to elevate, 301 00:13:13,418 --> 00:13:16,085 So I'm not sure what can happen here. 302 00:13:28,350 --> 00:13:32,393 Gordon: Guys, 15 minutes gone, 45 minutes to go. 303 00:13:32,437 --> 00:13:35,438 - Guys, come on. - Whoop. That's your station. 304 00:13:35,440 --> 00:13:38,441 - Okay. - Wow, this is exciting. Really exciting, indeed. 305 00:13:38,443 --> 00:13:41,152 A very creative, imaginative challenge, 306 00:13:41,196 --> 00:13:44,280 To get these army rations up to masterchef quality. 307 00:13:44,324 --> 00:13:48,034 - It's gonna be spicy. - We've asked them to use, minimum, three rations, 308 00:13:48,078 --> 00:13:49,953 But you could go further than that and not look like a ration, right? 309 00:13:49,996 --> 00:13:52,372 Like, not. That's the key. 310 00:13:52,415 --> 00:13:55,416 - Wow. - Aarón: So an undercurrent of this whole mystery box 311 00:13:55,460 --> 00:13:59,003 Is the fact that the regional alliances are no more. 312 00:13:59,047 --> 00:14:01,172 Now it's every home cook for themselves, 313 00:14:01,216 --> 00:14:04,175 So this is their opportunity to stand by themselves 314 00:14:04,177 --> 00:14:06,427 And express their culinary point of view. 315 00:14:06,471 --> 00:14:08,263 Mm-kay. 316 00:14:08,306 --> 00:14:09,430 All right, james, let's see what you gonna do, boy. 317 00:14:09,474 --> 00:14:12,433 Gordon: We're down to 40 minutes remaining. 318 00:14:12,435 --> 00:14:15,019 - Speed up. Let's go. - Let's go, let's go, let's go. 319 00:14:15,063 --> 00:14:17,188 I've gotta get this together. 320 00:14:17,232 --> 00:14:20,024 - Kolby, you've got the ground pork. - What's going on? 321 00:14:20,068 --> 00:14:21,818 Yes, sir. I'm not a big pork person, 322 00:14:21,862 --> 00:14:24,445 But the thing about "masterchef" is coming in, being uncomfortable, 323 00:14:24,447 --> 00:14:26,322 And creating things that you wouldn't normally create. 324 00:14:26,366 --> 00:14:29,117 - What's the dish? - I'ma do a meatball. I'ma do a tomato sauce. 325 00:14:29,119 --> 00:14:31,828 That's what I'm working on now. I'm making the mirepoix for the tomato sauce. 326 00:14:31,872 --> 00:14:34,330 - You gotta start cooking, get more pans out. - Yes, sir, I got you. 327 00:14:34,332 --> 00:14:36,374 All right, so what mres are you gonna utilize? 328 00:14:36,418 --> 00:14:38,668 So I'm using the crackers, I'm using the tomatoes 329 00:14:38,712 --> 00:14:41,004 And the peas, and I'm also gonna use the applesauce. 330 00:14:41,047 --> 00:14:42,463 Nice. Now work that really good, 331 00:14:42,465 --> 00:14:43,923 Make sure it's seasoned properly. 332 00:14:44,009 --> 00:14:45,341 - Definitely. - Good luck. 333 00:14:45,385 --> 00:14:46,843 Thank you, sir. Thank you, joe. 334 00:14:46,887 --> 00:14:49,554 Man, he definitely got me moving. 335 00:14:49,598 --> 00:14:54,058 - Okay. - Beautiful. 336 00:14:55,729 --> 00:14:57,896 - All right. Aloha, chefs. - Gordon: Right, m.D. 337 00:14:57,898 --> 00:14:59,898 - How's it going? - Hello, how are you? 338 00:14:59,941 --> 00:15:01,482 I'm great, chef. How are you? 339 00:15:01,484 --> 00:15:03,026 So what are you doing over here? What's your protein? 340 00:15:03,069 --> 00:15:05,486 I'm using ahi. I'm from hawai'I, so-- 341 00:15:05,530 --> 00:15:07,238 - So are you happy with this? - Yes, for sure. 342 00:15:07,282 --> 00:15:09,449 It's something that I'm very familiar with. 343 00:15:09,451 --> 00:15:12,327 - Psst. It's burning. - Oh, ( bleep ). Sorry. 344 00:15:12,370 --> 00:15:15,663 I know you got a bit gooey-eyed in front of chef, but... 345 00:15:15,707 --> 00:15:19,667 - Sorry, chef. - I was admiring them muscles. 346 00:15:19,669 --> 00:15:22,003 - M.D.: As soon as I saw-- - focus on that. That's gone. 347 00:15:22,005 --> 00:15:23,296 If you win tonight, get immunity pin, 348 00:15:23,340 --> 00:15:26,299 I'll let chef pin it on you. But right now... 349 00:15:26,343 --> 00:15:28,927 - Yes, chef, sorry, sorry, sorry. - What's the dish? 350 00:15:29,054 --> 00:15:32,388 I'm making a seared ahi with a couscous salad 351 00:15:32,432 --> 00:15:36,392 With the peas and tomato, with au gratin potatoes, 352 00:15:36,394 --> 00:15:38,853 And then a strawberry hot sauce. 353 00:15:38,855 --> 00:15:40,396 I love the fact you're playing to your strengths with the tuna. 354 00:15:40,398 --> 00:15:42,315 - Do it justice, okay? - Yes, chef. Yes, chef. 355 00:15:42,359 --> 00:15:44,359 - Yes? Good luck. - Thank you so much. 356 00:15:44,402 --> 00:15:46,319 Thank you, chefs. Appreciate you. 357 00:15:46,321 --> 00:15:49,405 I got a little flustered here, apparently. 358 00:15:50,492 --> 00:15:52,951 Chutney, let's make some chutney. 359 00:15:52,994 --> 00:15:55,119 All right, let's go, let's go. 360 00:15:55,163 --> 00:15:57,413 Bada-boom, bada-bing. 361 00:15:57,457 --> 00:15:59,958 - You got over there, kennedy? - Yeah, I'm good, baby. How are you? 362 00:16:00,001 --> 00:16:02,085 I'm good. I'm surprised. Pleasantly surprised. 363 00:16:02,128 --> 00:16:04,462 - Kennedy, what protein did you get? - How are ya? 364 00:16:04,464 --> 00:16:08,883 I'm gonna make a mediterranean herb rib-eye with a tomato stew underneath. 365 00:16:08,927 --> 00:16:13,054 And then I'm gonna do a mint and lemon-lime drink pesto on top. 366 00:16:13,098 --> 00:16:15,306 Nice, I like that. Very zippy. 367 00:16:15,308 --> 00:16:18,393 - How many of the mres will you be using then? - I'm gonna be using five. 368 00:16:18,436 --> 00:16:20,853 I definitely have worked with these before. 369 00:16:20,897 --> 00:16:22,939 Me and my girlfriend actually have a bunch in our bus. 370 00:16:22,983 --> 00:16:25,400 Have you ever embellished them, like we're doing tonight? 371 00:16:25,485 --> 00:16:27,485 No, I haven't. We eat them more, like, when we're drunk 372 00:16:27,529 --> 00:16:29,696 And late at night in the bus drinking beers 373 00:16:29,739 --> 00:16:31,698 - And just trying out new flavors and stuff. - That sounds like a party. 374 00:16:31,741 --> 00:16:33,324 - Good luck! - Thank you, guys. 100% thank you. 375 00:16:33,368 --> 00:16:34,659 Sounds good. 376 00:16:38,206 --> 00:16:41,958 - Let's go, baby. - Come on. 377 00:16:42,002 --> 00:16:43,418 You got this, grant. 378 00:16:43,420 --> 00:16:45,253 - Right, grant. - Chef ramsay, how are ya? 379 00:16:45,296 --> 00:16:47,547 - Protein, what did we grab? - Protein, I have amberjack. 380 00:16:47,549 --> 00:16:50,258 - Great. - I'm making a cracker and herb-encrusted amberjack, 381 00:16:50,301 --> 00:16:52,301 And then I am gonna use the hash brown here, 382 00:16:52,303 --> 00:16:54,137 - I'm gonna make a gnocchi out of it. - Um... 383 00:16:54,180 --> 00:16:56,347 So I'm gonna have the gnocchi along with these lentils, 384 00:16:56,391 --> 00:16:58,891 With lemon-lime vinaigrette to dress some greens on top of that amberjack. 385 00:16:58,935 --> 00:17:02,228 - Remember, that lemon-lime, it's very powerful. - Very tiny amount. Absolutely. 386 00:17:02,272 --> 00:17:04,355 If it doesn't taste good, I'm not gonna put it on the plate. 387 00:17:04,399 --> 00:17:06,941 - Gnocchi, how does that sound? - That sounds amazing if he can pull it off. 388 00:17:06,943 --> 00:17:09,944 Yeah, and so the gnocchi, you gonna pan fry them, not blanch them? 389 00:17:09,988 --> 00:17:12,155 I'm gonna boil them, then I am gonna pan fry them as well, 390 00:17:12,198 --> 00:17:13,531 Bring some more texture to that. 391 00:17:13,575 --> 00:17:15,158 - The potato's already cooked. - Sure, sure, sure. 392 00:17:15,201 --> 00:17:17,285 So they may disintegrate in that boiling water. 393 00:17:17,328 --> 00:17:18,953 - Okay. Thank you. - Good luck. 394 00:17:18,997 --> 00:17:22,999 I'm gonna go pan fry. I think I have to. Okay. 395 00:17:24,919 --> 00:17:28,880 - In here. - Whoo! 396 00:17:28,882 --> 00:17:31,799 - Let's get it. How's it going, chef? - Charles, how are you? 397 00:17:31,843 --> 00:17:34,052 - Good, how are you? - What's going on? What's your protein? 398 00:17:34,095 --> 00:17:36,304 So, I'm doing a thai style curry halibut. 399 00:17:36,347 --> 00:17:39,182 I feel very confident about it because it's flavors 400 00:17:39,225 --> 00:17:42,351 - From my region and my culture. - Okay, how many rations? 401 00:17:42,395 --> 00:17:45,897 I'm using three mres-- the lentil, the strawberry jam, 402 00:17:45,940 --> 00:17:48,316 And I'm using the crushed peanuts. 403 00:17:50,945 --> 00:17:53,821 - Have you tasted that? - Mm. Taste that. 404 00:17:53,865 --> 00:17:55,990 - Gordon: Man. - What do you taste? 405 00:17:56,076 --> 00:17:59,077 - A little bit salty. - I said it 10 times. You gotta watch that. 406 00:17:59,120 --> 00:18:00,661 - Okay. - Okay? 407 00:18:00,705 --> 00:18:03,456 That does not taste good. What spice did you put in there? 408 00:18:03,458 --> 00:18:05,625 - Thai chili. - That's way too spicy. 409 00:18:05,627 --> 00:18:08,211 I love spice, but I want to make it to where you guys 410 00:18:08,254 --> 00:18:12,131 - Enjoy it as well. - But it's spicy and salty, so it's hard to pull this back. 411 00:18:12,133 --> 00:18:15,718 - Start small and then add to. - You just put everything in at one time. 412 00:18:15,762 --> 00:18:18,930 You know it's individual, and we have no safety net of the region, 413 00:18:18,932 --> 00:18:20,723 And it's all down to you and you only. 414 00:18:20,767 --> 00:18:23,184 Young man, 29 minutes to go. Get a grip, please? 415 00:18:23,228 --> 00:18:25,103 - Thank you. - I'm worried about you. Really worried. 416 00:18:25,188 --> 00:18:28,356 Right now, I'm screwing it up. I'm freaking out. 417 00:18:28,399 --> 00:18:29,482 I am so worried. 418 00:18:29,526 --> 00:18:32,443 My sauce is too spicy and too salty. 419 00:18:32,445 --> 00:18:34,987 I need to get my head out of my ass 420 00:18:35,031 --> 00:18:37,156 And get this fixed and fast. 421 00:18:37,158 --> 00:18:39,117 Why do I end up always coming back here? 422 00:18:39,202 --> 00:18:41,869 Because it could potentially bring me to the bottom three. 423 00:18:41,913 --> 00:18:42,870 ( sighs ) 424 00:18:42,914 --> 00:18:44,122 ( bleep ) 425 00:18:54,968 --> 00:18:57,885 Gordon: Guys, 25 minutes to go. 426 00:18:57,929 --> 00:19:00,263 - Oh, god. - Whoo! 427 00:19:00,265 --> 00:19:02,223 The spirit of tonight's challenge 428 00:19:02,267 --> 00:19:03,891 Is to highlight those rations 429 00:19:03,935 --> 00:19:05,434 And really help them stand out. 430 00:19:05,478 --> 00:19:08,020 They gotta make the rations the star. 431 00:19:08,064 --> 00:19:10,189 - I need some more tomato. - I'ma do this. 432 00:19:10,233 --> 00:19:11,899 Here's one we're seriously worried about-- charles. 433 00:19:11,901 --> 00:19:14,110 He did this thai style curry 434 00:19:14,154 --> 00:19:17,572 - Which was so salty and so spicy. - Oh, no. 435 00:19:17,574 --> 00:19:19,991 - It was inedible. - The worst of both worlds. 436 00:19:20,034 --> 00:19:21,617 - ( groans ) - salty and spicy. 437 00:19:21,661 --> 00:19:22,952 - Not good at all. - No. 438 00:19:22,996 --> 00:19:26,205 Guys, 20 minutes to go. Come on, guys. 439 00:19:26,249 --> 00:19:29,417 - Let's go. - Oh, my god. 440 00:19:29,460 --> 00:19:32,170 - Right, lizzie. - Yes, chef? 441 00:19:32,172 --> 00:19:33,880 - What did you grab protein-wise? - I grabbed the fillet. 442 00:19:33,923 --> 00:19:35,756 I'm going to just pan-sear it and then I'm gonna do 443 00:19:35,800 --> 00:19:38,009 And then I'm gonna do a chimichurri on it with the lemon-lime. 444 00:19:38,052 --> 00:19:39,802 - Love the idea of the chimichurri. - Can you taste it? 445 00:19:39,846 --> 00:19:41,429 - Yeah. - It tastes-- it's really-- I don't like it. 446 00:19:41,472 --> 00:19:43,723 Mm-hmm, yeah. So that needs freshness. 447 00:19:43,766 --> 00:19:46,601 Get some fresh herbs in there. Add a little bit of olive oil in there. 448 00:19:46,686 --> 00:19:49,061 Always remember, you can add to, but you can't take away from. 449 00:19:49,105 --> 00:19:52,899 - Yes, yes. Thank you, chef. - Why the fillet on a night like tonight? 450 00:19:52,942 --> 00:19:56,152 This was the last meal I cooked for my dad before I came here. 451 00:19:56,154 --> 00:19:58,321 I made him a fillet, I made him a chimichurri. 452 00:19:58,364 --> 00:20:00,656 My dad was in the air force, so this is for him tonight. 453 00:20:00,700 --> 00:20:02,658 - Good. - How long did your dad serve for? 454 00:20:02,660 --> 00:20:03,951 He served for four years, 455 00:20:03,995 --> 00:20:05,453 But my grandfather was in the navy, 456 00:20:05,455 --> 00:20:07,413 And then my brother-in-law is also in the air force, 457 00:20:07,415 --> 00:20:10,249 - So it's been in the family. - So entire military family. 458 00:20:10,293 --> 00:20:12,001 - Yes. - I love that. 459 00:20:12,045 --> 00:20:14,119 - Amazing. Good luck. - Thank you, chef. 460 00:20:14,130 --> 00:20:17,006 - We good. - That's closer. 461 00:20:17,050 --> 00:20:20,384 - A little bit of lemon juice. - Awesome. 462 00:20:20,428 --> 00:20:23,346 Not getting done. This is not getting done. 463 00:20:23,389 --> 00:20:27,266 - ( groans ) - you got this. 464 00:20:27,310 --> 00:20:30,186 My gravy was really spicy and too salty, 465 00:20:30,230 --> 00:20:32,021 So right now I'm just trying to reduce the spice, 466 00:20:32,065 --> 00:20:33,689 So I just added some more coconut milk, 467 00:20:33,691 --> 00:20:36,984 Then adding a little bit more sugar for the taste. 468 00:20:37,028 --> 00:20:38,945 I'm gonna do some lemon juice in there. 469 00:20:38,947 --> 00:20:40,279 - Hello! - Brynn. 470 00:20:40,323 --> 00:20:41,322 - How are you doing? - You got scallops. 471 00:20:41,324 --> 00:20:43,574 I am really excited about it! 472 00:20:43,618 --> 00:20:45,368 - Aarón: So, how many mres are you using? - Brynn: Six! 473 00:20:45,411 --> 00:20:48,287 - Wow, okay. - When I saw all these mres, 474 00:20:48,331 --> 00:20:51,499 My brain went to spanish, mediterranean flavors. 475 00:20:51,501 --> 00:20:53,251 So I've done scallops, and I'm gonna use those lentils 476 00:20:53,294 --> 00:20:55,211 To make like a faux paella. 477 00:20:55,255 --> 00:20:59,090 - Taste that for me? - No good? Tell me what's wrong. 478 00:20:59,175 --> 00:21:02,134 It might be a seasoning issue. What's that taste? 479 00:21:02,178 --> 00:21:04,262 I just did garlic, saffron, and, um, parsley, that's it. 480 00:21:04,305 --> 00:21:06,055 It's the saffron that I taste, okay. 481 00:21:06,057 --> 00:21:08,516 Saffron makes things taste sometimes metallic. 482 00:21:08,559 --> 00:21:10,142 - It's a very particular spice to use. - Got it. 483 00:21:10,186 --> 00:21:13,854 - Be careful. - Thank you. 484 00:21:13,898 --> 00:21:16,649 Gordon: Guys, 10 minutes remaining. 485 00:21:16,693 --> 00:21:19,026 Oh, shoot. 486 00:21:19,028 --> 00:21:21,862 - Ooh, terrible. - Make it more smooth. 487 00:21:21,906 --> 00:21:23,406 - Hi. - Hi, nina, how are ya? 488 00:21:23,449 --> 00:21:24,991 - Eh. - What are we doing? Where are you at? 489 00:21:25,076 --> 00:21:26,909 - Whoo, I am-- - and how do you feel? 490 00:21:26,953 --> 00:21:28,244 I'm doing okay. 491 00:21:28,246 --> 00:21:30,162 I'm making a chicken tikka masala. 492 00:21:30,164 --> 00:21:33,291 I'm gonna do a quick pickle using the strawberry jam, 493 00:21:33,293 --> 00:21:35,876 Cilantro chutney using the lemon-lime, 494 00:21:35,920 --> 00:21:37,336 And a lentil dahl. 495 00:21:37,380 --> 00:21:39,255 I think it's coming together okay. 496 00:21:39,299 --> 00:21:41,299 Mm-hmm. Why's it so acidic? What have you put in there? 497 00:21:41,342 --> 00:21:43,175 I put a little lemon juice to deglaze the pan. 498 00:21:43,219 --> 00:21:45,469 A chicken tikka masala is not traditionally finished 499 00:21:45,471 --> 00:21:47,930 With a glazed lemon juice. It's just way too acidic. 500 00:21:47,932 --> 00:21:50,016 A touch of cream would dilute it a touch, 501 00:21:50,059 --> 00:21:51,684 - But no more citrus than that. - Yep. I know. 502 00:21:51,728 --> 00:21:54,145 Nowhere near a chicken tikka masala. Please be careful, yes? 503 00:21:54,188 --> 00:21:56,314 - All right, I'll try and fix it. - Good luck. 504 00:21:56,316 --> 00:21:59,442 There it is. Good enough for me. 505 00:21:59,485 --> 00:22:02,653 - It's coming together. - Come on, baby. 506 00:22:02,697 --> 00:22:04,822 - Hey, wayne. What protein did you get? - Rack of lamb. 507 00:22:04,907 --> 00:22:06,991 It's in the oven. I gotta crank it. It's gonna be close. 508 00:22:06,993 --> 00:22:09,201 - But I gotta pull it soon 'cause it's gotta rest. - Gotta rest it. 509 00:22:09,245 --> 00:22:11,787 - It's gotta rest. - You feel like you have enough elevation going on here? 510 00:22:11,831 --> 00:22:14,415 Yeah, I do. I've got, I think, nine out of ten components. 511 00:22:14,459 --> 00:22:16,876 Like, seven or eight for sure, but I'm gonna leave off 512 00:22:16,961 --> 00:22:19,795 The oatmeal cookie and the au gratins. 513 00:22:19,839 --> 00:22:22,298 - Don't use everything to bring your dish down. - No, where it makes sense. 514 00:22:22,342 --> 00:22:23,632 - Right, no. - You're not gonna get extra points. 515 00:22:23,634 --> 00:22:25,259 There's some people who are using three or four. 516 00:22:25,303 --> 00:22:27,136 Make sure the dish is great 517 00:22:27,180 --> 00:22:28,888 And the protein is perfectly cooked. 518 00:22:28,931 --> 00:22:29,972 - Got it. - Good luck, wayne. 519 00:22:30,016 --> 00:22:31,140 - Thank you. - All right. 520 00:22:31,142 --> 00:22:34,810 Au gratin potatoes, strawberry jam. 521 00:22:34,854 --> 00:22:37,521 Guys, I'm really worried about nina's chicken tikka masala. 522 00:22:37,523 --> 00:22:39,023 Ooh, boy. 523 00:22:39,025 --> 00:22:41,108 It's too acidic and it's really bitter. 524 00:22:41,194 --> 00:22:43,235 - Oh, man. - Gordon: Really too bitter. Just full of acid. 525 00:22:43,279 --> 00:22:44,987 And wayne looked a little frazzled as well. 526 00:22:45,073 --> 00:22:48,491 He's being way ambitious by utilizing nine mres. 527 00:22:48,534 --> 00:22:50,242 Joe: It's just too much. 528 00:22:50,286 --> 00:22:51,869 Doing good, doing good, doing good. 529 00:22:51,954 --> 00:22:53,120 Gordon: Two minutes, guys. 530 00:22:53,164 --> 00:22:54,914 Two minutes, let's go! Start dressing. 531 00:22:54,957 --> 00:22:56,207 Aarón: All right, let's start putting 532 00:22:56,250 --> 00:22:57,833 All the elements down, everyone, let's go. 533 00:22:57,835 --> 00:22:59,835 - That's good, that's good. - Come on, lizzie, please! 534 00:22:59,879 --> 00:23:01,379 - James, let's go! - ( groans ) 535 00:23:01,422 --> 00:23:03,297 Wayne, don't get caught up. Hurry! 536 00:23:03,341 --> 00:23:05,716 - 60 seconds remaining. - Let's go! 537 00:23:05,718 --> 00:23:08,427 For one of you, sadly, your last 60 seconds of the competition. 538 00:23:08,471 --> 00:23:11,722 Make sure it's not you. Let's go! 539 00:23:11,724 --> 00:23:13,057 Wayne just sliced that lamb. Look at that lamb. 540 00:23:13,101 --> 00:23:15,643 That lamb is way undercooked. Wow. 541 00:23:15,645 --> 00:23:17,019 ( bleep ) 542 00:23:18,147 --> 00:23:20,314 Thirty seconds to go! Let's go! 543 00:23:20,358 --> 00:23:23,984 - So close. - Come on, grant! Speed up. Let's go. 544 00:23:24,028 --> 00:23:26,695 You see kennedy using the tweezers? She's very precise. 545 00:23:26,739 --> 00:23:28,406 - Oh, they done and perfect. - Joe: Make sure there's enough 546 00:23:28,408 --> 00:23:30,574 - Sauce on that plate, kolby. - Whew! 547 00:23:30,618 --> 00:23:34,286 - Gordon: M.D., let's go! - Judges: Ten, nine, eight... 548 00:23:34,330 --> 00:23:36,080 - All right. - Oh, god. 549 00:23:36,124 --> 00:23:39,125 - ...Six, five, four... - Oh, my god. 550 00:23:39,168 --> 00:23:41,293 - ...Three, two.... - Whoo! 551 00:23:41,295 --> 00:23:43,087 - ...One, and stop. - Hands in the air. 552 00:23:43,131 --> 00:23:45,297 - Gordon: Well done. - Whoo! Good job. 553 00:23:47,510 --> 00:23:50,010 - I don't know if I like my dish. - Kolby: It looks good. 554 00:23:50,012 --> 00:23:51,095 Yeah, it looks better than mine. 555 00:23:51,180 --> 00:23:53,889 That was insane, dude, come on. 556 00:23:53,891 --> 00:23:56,016 That was definitely the most "aah!" 557 00:23:56,060 --> 00:23:58,602 That I've felt so far. 558 00:23:58,646 --> 00:24:01,355 Everything was going great until I sliced into that rack of lamb. 559 00:24:01,357 --> 00:24:05,067 There's no way the judges are gonna let me by with an undercooked protein. 560 00:24:05,153 --> 00:24:06,318 Oh, man. 561 00:24:06,362 --> 00:24:08,696 I was really excited that we were no longer 562 00:24:08,698 --> 00:24:12,116 Cooking under regions, but now I'm thinking, 563 00:24:12,118 --> 00:24:15,286 "uh, I wish I had the midwest team to save me." 564 00:24:25,923 --> 00:24:27,298 Gordon: All of you, well done. 565 00:24:27,300 --> 00:24:30,259 Now it's time to take a much closer look 566 00:24:30,303 --> 00:24:34,513 At your elevated rations dishes. 567 00:24:39,437 --> 00:24:41,312 Brynn, how many rations did you use? 568 00:24:41,355 --> 00:24:43,230 - I used six. Yes. - Six. 569 00:24:43,274 --> 00:24:46,192 - Thank you. - Thank you. 570 00:24:46,235 --> 00:24:47,943 Lizzie: We're top 13. At this point, 571 00:24:48,029 --> 00:24:50,070 You can't just do the minimum anymore. 572 00:24:50,114 --> 00:24:52,198 - Charles, how many rations did you use? - Three. 573 00:24:52,241 --> 00:24:56,285 - Three. Yes. - Three was the minimum. 574 00:24:56,287 --> 00:24:59,580 - Are you happy with it? Thank you. - Yes, chef. 575 00:24:59,624 --> 00:25:00,581 Some dishes look amazing. 576 00:25:00,625 --> 00:25:02,166 I used four of the rations. 577 00:25:02,210 --> 00:25:04,043 Some dishes aren't looking so good. 578 00:25:04,086 --> 00:25:06,921 - How many rations did you use? - Seven. 579 00:25:06,964 --> 00:25:09,465 - Seven? Which ones did you omit? - Yes. 580 00:25:09,467 --> 00:25:11,967 The cookie, the lentil stew, and the au gratin potatoes. 581 00:25:12,011 --> 00:25:13,219 Are you happy with the cook on the lamb? 582 00:25:13,262 --> 00:25:14,553 It could have gone a little bit longer. 583 00:25:14,597 --> 00:25:17,389 - A little? - Oh, man. 584 00:25:17,475 --> 00:25:20,976 Oh, definitely in the bottom three, for sure. 585 00:25:21,020 --> 00:25:23,270 Grant, what rations are in these gnocchi? 586 00:25:23,314 --> 00:25:26,857 - That is the hash browns. - Gordon: Thank you. 587 00:25:26,901 --> 00:25:30,486 So, this is a chicken tikka masala. 588 00:25:30,488 --> 00:25:32,863 - As close as I could get to it. - Are you happy with the dish? 589 00:25:32,907 --> 00:25:37,034 - I wish I had been able to get to the samosas. - Are you happy with your dish? 590 00:25:37,036 --> 00:25:38,619 - Mm. 80% happy. - Joe: Mm. 591 00:25:38,663 --> 00:25:40,579 I like that. 592 00:25:41,916 --> 00:25:43,958 Kolby, meatballs, huh? 593 00:25:44,001 --> 00:25:45,709 Yes, sir. I used five rations. 594 00:25:45,753 --> 00:25:49,630 - Were they all necessary? - Yes, they were all necessary. 595 00:25:49,674 --> 00:25:52,049 Thank you. 596 00:25:54,971 --> 00:25:56,887 Right, all of you, well done. 597 00:25:56,931 --> 00:25:59,640 Now, there were three dishes tonight 598 00:25:59,684 --> 00:26:03,852 That really smartly incorporated those rations. 599 00:26:03,896 --> 00:26:06,939 The first dish we want to taste 600 00:26:06,941 --> 00:26:10,067 Was plated with michelin star finesse. 601 00:26:10,111 --> 00:26:13,612 Please step forward, grant. 602 00:26:16,409 --> 00:26:17,491 Good job, grant. 603 00:26:21,956 --> 00:26:24,290 I made a cracker and herb-encrusted amberjack 604 00:26:24,333 --> 00:26:26,959 With a lentil puree and pan fried gnocchi. 605 00:26:27,003 --> 00:26:28,711 I used four rations in this dish-- 606 00:26:28,754 --> 00:26:31,505 Cracker mixed with some herbs on top of that amberjack there, 607 00:26:31,549 --> 00:26:34,133 Base of lentil puree with blanched spinach, 608 00:26:34,135 --> 00:26:37,136 The energy drink, it's a little bit of a vinaigrette, if you will, 609 00:26:37,179 --> 00:26:38,679 That arugula salad on top, 610 00:26:38,723 --> 00:26:41,890 And chopped up those hash browns as fine as I could 611 00:26:41,892 --> 00:26:43,350 To make a beautiful gnocchi. 612 00:26:43,394 --> 00:26:44,977 Visually, breathtaking, let me tell you. 613 00:26:45,062 --> 00:26:46,854 Adding that spinach in that lentil puree 614 00:26:46,897 --> 00:26:48,606 Just took it to the next level. 615 00:26:48,608 --> 00:26:50,524 Uh, stunning. Shall we? 616 00:26:57,575 --> 00:26:59,658 Um, the puree, delicious. 617 00:26:59,702 --> 00:27:02,036 You've actually elevated the rations beyond the protein. 618 00:27:02,079 --> 00:27:06,123 - I think it's your strongest dish so far. Great job. - Thank you very much, chef. 619 00:27:06,167 --> 00:27:09,043 The fish is nice, it's flaky and smooth, 620 00:27:09,086 --> 00:27:10,252 And that gnocchi is out of this world. 621 00:27:10,296 --> 00:27:12,162 Thank you very much. Appreciate that. 622 00:27:12,173 --> 00:27:13,714 For me, I didn't even taste any of the rations. 623 00:27:13,758 --> 00:27:15,674 It tastes like a dish cooked with an open pantry, 624 00:27:15,718 --> 00:27:17,301 And that's the biggest compliment I could pay you. 625 00:27:17,303 --> 00:27:19,303 - Good job. - Appreciate it. 626 00:27:19,347 --> 00:27:21,221 - Good job, grant. - Good job, grant. 627 00:27:21,265 --> 00:27:24,224 - Whoo! - All right, so the next dish 628 00:27:24,268 --> 00:27:28,062 Is from someone that turned in some really bold flavors. 629 00:27:28,064 --> 00:27:30,856 Please come forward, kolby. 630 00:27:30,900 --> 00:27:33,942 ( bleep ) 631 00:27:33,986 --> 00:27:36,028 I'm just super surprised because I started off 632 00:27:36,030 --> 00:27:38,155 With a protein that I didn't want. 633 00:27:38,199 --> 00:27:39,615 But I did exactly what master chefs are supposed to do. 634 00:27:39,659 --> 00:27:41,450 You work with what you have 635 00:27:41,494 --> 00:27:44,286 And you make it the best it can be. 636 00:27:44,330 --> 00:27:47,289 I made meatballs with tomato and basil ragu, 637 00:27:47,333 --> 00:27:49,032 And I topped it with an herb salad 638 00:27:49,043 --> 00:27:51,377 With fresh peanuts and an applesauce vinaigrette. 639 00:27:51,420 --> 00:27:52,419 I used five rations. 640 00:27:52,463 --> 00:27:54,129 I started with the pea and tomatoes 641 00:27:54,173 --> 00:27:55,464 Into my tomato sauce, 642 00:27:55,466 --> 00:27:57,341 And I used crackers in my meatballs. 643 00:27:57,385 --> 00:27:59,301 With the dressing, I used the applesauce 644 00:27:59,345 --> 00:28:01,345 As well as the lemon-lime drink, 645 00:28:01,389 --> 00:28:05,015 And I used the peanuts to add some texture to my arugula salad. 646 00:28:05,101 --> 00:28:09,353 Kolby, some have called me a meatball maven. 647 00:28:09,397 --> 00:28:11,271 And these are as good as any I've seen. 648 00:28:11,315 --> 00:28:12,523 Thank you. That means a lot. 649 00:28:12,525 --> 00:28:14,024 - Shall we? - Sure. 650 00:28:24,078 --> 00:28:27,162 Look, you did a great job of integrating these rations 651 00:28:27,206 --> 00:28:29,123 Into a dish that's seamless. 652 00:28:29,166 --> 00:28:31,458 It tastes delicate, it's light, 653 00:28:31,460 --> 00:28:33,877 It has its own flavor. It's just delicious. 654 00:28:33,879 --> 00:28:35,254 Thank you, joe. 655 00:28:35,297 --> 00:28:37,005 It tastes like it's been cooked for hours 656 00:28:37,007 --> 00:28:38,257 Instead of 60 minutes, 657 00:28:38,300 --> 00:28:40,008 Which is so hard to do with meatballs. 658 00:28:40,052 --> 00:28:42,928 - Thank you, chef. - Having the ground pork, 659 00:28:42,972 --> 00:28:46,014 Which is not a solid protein, and elevating the way you did, 660 00:28:46,016 --> 00:28:47,766 - You should be proud of yourself. - Thank you. 661 00:28:47,810 --> 00:28:50,728 I mean, they are delicious. Nice and moist and juicy inside. 662 00:28:50,730 --> 00:28:53,981 I'm telling you, that sauce you have is just on point. 663 00:28:54,024 --> 00:28:56,233 - I love it. - Thank you so much, chef. 664 00:28:56,235 --> 00:28:57,901 - Really good job. Well done. - Thank you so much. 665 00:28:57,945 --> 00:28:59,278 - Thank you, guys. - Thank you, kolby. 666 00:28:59,321 --> 00:29:02,156 - Good job, kolby. - Good job, kolby! 667 00:29:02,199 --> 00:29:05,409 Okay, the final top dish we want to taste 668 00:29:05,411 --> 00:29:09,163 Featured sauce that really helped tie the dish together. 669 00:29:09,165 --> 00:29:10,581 Please come forward... 670 00:29:13,252 --> 00:29:16,879 - Brynn. - Good job, brynn. 671 00:29:16,881 --> 00:29:18,422 Good job, brynn. 672 00:29:18,466 --> 00:29:19,715 Brynn: I made it to the top three 673 00:29:19,717 --> 00:29:21,175 On the first challenge 674 00:29:21,177 --> 00:29:23,343 That we opened up to individual judging. 675 00:29:23,387 --> 00:29:24,928 No longer in our regions, 676 00:29:24,972 --> 00:29:26,847 This is about who's best in the room. 677 00:29:26,891 --> 00:29:29,850 And to be one of the top three tonight is huge for me. 678 00:29:29,852 --> 00:29:34,897 I made scallops with a paella-inspired saffron lentil, 679 00:29:34,940 --> 00:29:37,107 Mini potato croquettes, and a romesco sauce. 680 00:29:37,151 --> 00:29:41,904 I used six rations. There's the lentils as a base for my paella. 681 00:29:41,947 --> 00:29:44,239 And then I used both the tomato and pea 682 00:29:44,241 --> 00:29:46,450 And the peanut in the romesco-style sauce. 683 00:29:46,452 --> 00:29:48,660 For the pickle and herb salad garnish, 684 00:29:48,662 --> 00:29:50,120 I used the lemon-lime powder. 685 00:29:50,164 --> 00:29:51,914 And in those croquettes, 686 00:29:51,916 --> 00:29:53,332 We have both the hash browns and the crackers. 687 00:29:53,375 --> 00:29:55,793 The idea of a romesco and going to sort of 688 00:29:55,836 --> 00:30:00,214 Northern africa, southern Spain, and having that confidence, 689 00:30:00,216 --> 00:30:01,965 And then you actually cooked and finished those scallops 690 00:30:02,009 --> 00:30:04,802 In that little ragu, I mean, come on. 691 00:30:04,845 --> 00:30:07,554 - That's smart cooking right there. - Thank you so much. 692 00:30:07,598 --> 00:30:10,265 Croquette first. 693 00:30:14,063 --> 00:30:15,270 Phenomenal cook on the scallops. 694 00:30:15,314 --> 00:30:17,481 Romesco with the peanut, hard to do, 695 00:30:17,525 --> 00:30:19,733 But it's got that nice red pepper flavor. 696 00:30:19,735 --> 00:30:24,404 95% of this dish is unrecognizable in terms of rations. 697 00:30:24,448 --> 00:30:28,116 - Thank you so much. - Those scallops, nice and juicy. 698 00:30:28,160 --> 00:30:31,912 - The lentils-- everything's vibrant. - Thank you. 699 00:30:31,914 --> 00:30:33,455 Yeah, I have to give you super big-ups. 700 00:30:33,499 --> 00:30:36,291 With six rations, and they're all utilized 701 00:30:36,335 --> 00:30:39,670 In a very clever and smart way that resulted to flavor? 702 00:30:39,713 --> 00:30:43,131 If I had to take to you task, too much saffron in the sauce. 703 00:30:43,175 --> 00:30:44,633 - Okay, yeah. Thank you so much. - Great job, brynn. 704 00:30:44,635 --> 00:30:46,218 - Thank you. - Thank you. 705 00:30:46,262 --> 00:30:48,178 - Good job, brynn. - Good job, brynn! 706 00:30:48,222 --> 00:30:50,430 - Great job. - Let's go. 707 00:30:50,474 --> 00:30:54,059 So, it's a tough one. Three outstanding dishes. 708 00:30:54,103 --> 00:30:55,018 The amberjack, what'd you think? 709 00:30:55,062 --> 00:30:56,854 Oh, god, amberjack was amazing. 710 00:30:56,856 --> 00:31:00,148 For me, scallop and romesco dish didn't taste anything like 711 00:31:00,150 --> 00:31:02,234 - It had anything to do with rations. - Yeah, true. 712 00:31:04,321 --> 00:31:06,655 But the meatballs were like perfect simplicity. 713 00:31:06,657 --> 00:31:08,907 Was that as skillful as the croquettes and the gnocchi? 714 00:31:08,951 --> 00:31:12,035 Joe: It's a very difficult decision to make. 715 00:31:14,999 --> 00:31:16,999 - All in agreeance? Yeah? - Yep. Yeah. 716 00:31:19,461 --> 00:31:22,421 Grant, kolby, brynn, you three cooked 717 00:31:22,464 --> 00:31:24,590 Outstanding dishes in tonight's challenge. 718 00:31:24,633 --> 00:31:26,758 But the best dish of the night, 719 00:31:26,802 --> 00:31:30,679 All four judges felt that this dish really embodied 720 00:31:30,681 --> 00:31:32,389 Chef andre's challenge. 721 00:31:32,433 --> 00:31:34,308 This one ticked all the boxes. 722 00:31:34,310 --> 00:31:37,436 The immunity pin goes to... 723 00:31:52,661 --> 00:31:55,579 The immunity pin goes to... 724 00:31:59,919 --> 00:32:01,877 - Grant. - ( cheering ) 725 00:32:01,921 --> 00:32:04,463 - Good job, grant. - Good job, grant. 726 00:32:04,465 --> 00:32:06,715 Come up here and get your immunity pin. 727 00:32:06,759 --> 00:32:09,885 - Holy crap. I got it, baby. - I mean, absolutely delicious. 728 00:32:09,929 --> 00:32:12,220 - Well done. - To win a challenge for the first time 729 00:32:12,264 --> 00:32:15,098 - Is incredible. - Head up to the safety of the balcony. 730 00:32:15,142 --> 00:32:17,225 - Thank you. - Good job, grant! 731 00:32:17,227 --> 00:32:20,729 This is one of my biggest goals coming into this competition, 732 00:32:20,773 --> 00:32:24,191 - And I did it. - What a time to shine. Really good job. 733 00:32:24,234 --> 00:32:26,818 Now, there are three dishes tonight 734 00:32:26,862 --> 00:32:29,321 That really disappointed all four judges. 735 00:32:29,406 --> 00:32:32,366 The first dish is from a home cook 736 00:32:32,409 --> 00:32:37,329 Who unfortunately is making a return to the bottom. 737 00:32:37,331 --> 00:32:41,291 Please step forward, charles. 738 00:32:41,335 --> 00:32:45,253 I'm disappointed in myself. I do not want to go home 739 00:32:45,297 --> 00:32:48,423 By making a dish that is close to my culture. 740 00:32:48,467 --> 00:32:50,300 I don't want to let anyone down. 741 00:32:50,344 --> 00:32:54,054 I made a thai curry halibut 742 00:32:54,098 --> 00:32:55,931 With a peanut crust on the fish 743 00:32:55,975 --> 00:32:57,891 And a vermicelli noodle salad. 744 00:32:57,935 --> 00:33:01,269 I used three rations-- the crushed peanuts for the halibut, 745 00:33:01,313 --> 00:33:03,271 The lentil for the thai curry, 746 00:33:03,315 --> 00:33:05,148 And then the strawberry jam vinaigrette 747 00:33:05,192 --> 00:33:07,109 For the vermicelli noodle salad. 748 00:33:07,152 --> 00:33:09,069 First off, charles, I'm sorry, 749 00:33:09,113 --> 00:33:11,238 But it doesn't look like elevated rations. 750 00:33:11,281 --> 00:33:14,866 But the big scary thing for me tonight 751 00:33:14,868 --> 00:33:17,035 Is the strawberry jam noodles. 752 00:33:17,079 --> 00:33:19,246 What were you thinking? 753 00:33:19,289 --> 00:33:23,625 I had to incorporate something citrusy? 754 00:33:23,669 --> 00:33:26,294 Shall we? 755 00:33:33,512 --> 00:33:36,013 The actual heat in the curry is decent, 756 00:33:36,056 --> 00:33:38,265 But I don't get the strawberry jam. 757 00:33:38,308 --> 00:33:40,392 And the noodles are undercooked, 758 00:33:40,436 --> 00:33:42,019 And so they're sort of a little bit crunchy. 759 00:33:42,062 --> 00:33:43,270 It's a bit strange. 760 00:33:43,313 --> 00:33:46,314 It's falling short of masterchef quality. 761 00:33:46,358 --> 00:33:48,608 Your lentils, they taste okay. 762 00:33:48,652 --> 00:33:51,570 Your fish, very dry. 763 00:33:53,532 --> 00:33:54,448 Yes, sir. 764 00:33:54,450 --> 00:33:56,324 You got rice and noodles, man. 765 00:33:56,368 --> 00:33:59,286 Choose one, and do them great. 766 00:33:59,329 --> 00:34:02,330 Don't feel the need to just keep stacking things on top of it. 767 00:34:02,374 --> 00:34:04,541 - Agree. Thank you. - Thank you, charles. 768 00:34:08,297 --> 00:34:11,256 Okay, the second dish we need to examine further 769 00:34:11,300 --> 00:34:16,053 Was from a cook who attempted to incorporate 770 00:34:16,096 --> 00:34:18,221 Some powerful ethnic flavors. 771 00:34:18,265 --> 00:34:22,517 Please come forward... 772 00:34:22,561 --> 00:34:25,687 Nina. 773 00:34:25,731 --> 00:34:27,939 I felt like in the beginning I got a lot of praise. 774 00:34:27,983 --> 00:34:32,694 But now that I'm in the bottom again, I want to rise back up. 775 00:34:32,696 --> 00:34:35,405 I don't want to feel like I'm just this star at the beginning 776 00:34:35,449 --> 00:34:39,659 That just, you know, fell towards the end. 777 00:34:39,703 --> 00:34:43,872 I made a chicken tikka masala using the tomatoes and peas, 778 00:34:43,916 --> 00:34:46,958 A lentil dahl with basmati rice. 779 00:34:47,002 --> 00:34:50,170 I quick-pickled some red onions using the strawberry jam, 780 00:34:50,214 --> 00:34:53,340 And used the lemon-lime powder for the cilantro salsa. 781 00:34:53,383 --> 00:34:55,175 Yeah, I mean, what can I say? 782 00:34:55,177 --> 00:34:56,176 You've seen the standard of the dishes 783 00:34:56,220 --> 00:34:57,344 That came out on top. 784 00:34:57,387 --> 00:34:59,846 This is really got a bit of a mess hall 785 00:34:59,890 --> 00:35:02,516 Aesthetic to it, sorry to say. 786 00:35:02,559 --> 00:35:04,101 Shall we? 787 00:35:10,442 --> 00:35:14,319 That chicken tikka masala is that sort of creamy orange texture, 788 00:35:14,363 --> 00:35:16,029 And the chicken's been marinating in yogurt. 789 00:35:16,073 --> 00:35:18,281 But this is too acidic for me. 790 00:35:18,325 --> 00:35:21,993 And strawberry jam should go nowhere near a chicken tikka masala. 791 00:35:22,037 --> 00:35:24,037 A bit like charles's noodles. 792 00:35:24,081 --> 00:35:26,873 So it's just not a good use of the rations. 793 00:35:26,875 --> 00:35:28,416 Mm-hmm. Understood. 794 00:35:28,418 --> 00:35:32,170 I love chicken tikka masala. This is not it. 795 00:35:32,214 --> 00:35:34,422 Everything tastes the same. 796 00:35:34,424 --> 00:35:38,260 There's just one note of the same flavor. 797 00:35:38,303 --> 00:35:40,178 And then with your quick pickling, 798 00:35:40,180 --> 00:35:41,346 You gotta cut them thinner, right, 799 00:35:41,390 --> 00:35:43,640 If you're gonna do that in an hour's time. 800 00:35:43,675 --> 00:35:45,392 Understood. 801 00:35:45,435 --> 00:35:48,019 I think that using tikka masala 802 00:35:48,063 --> 00:35:51,439 As a catch-all for the rations backfired on you 803 00:35:51,441 --> 00:35:53,650 Because that's really what it tastes like. 804 00:35:53,694 --> 00:35:57,904 It tastes like a bunch of ingredients and mres thrown into a bin, 805 00:35:57,948 --> 00:36:00,866 - And not the kind of bin you want to eat from. - Okay. 806 00:36:00,868 --> 00:36:04,452 - Thanks, nina. - Yep. 807 00:36:07,082 --> 00:36:09,666 So, the final dish that we must taste further 808 00:36:09,710 --> 00:36:14,588 Demonstrated a real lack of execution with their protein. 809 00:36:14,631 --> 00:36:18,383 Please come forward... 810 00:36:18,427 --> 00:36:20,760 Wayne. 811 00:36:20,804 --> 00:36:22,721 Wayne: I'm not surprised. I mean, there's no way 812 00:36:22,764 --> 00:36:25,140 They were gonna let me by with an undercooked protein. 813 00:36:25,142 --> 00:36:27,809 I know I deserve to be in the bottom three today, 814 00:36:27,811 --> 00:36:30,604 But I don't believe my dish is the worst in the room. 815 00:36:30,647 --> 00:36:32,022 So what do we have here, wayne? 816 00:36:32,065 --> 00:36:34,316 Wayne: I made a moroccan-spiced rack of lamb 817 00:36:34,359 --> 00:36:36,318 With a cracker and peanut crust. 818 00:36:36,361 --> 00:36:38,653 I've got three purees on the plate. 819 00:36:38,697 --> 00:36:42,324 One is with the beans. One is using the lemon-lime. It's a tzatziki. 820 00:36:42,367 --> 00:36:44,159 And the other is a fresh tomato chutney 821 00:36:44,203 --> 00:36:46,453 With applesauce and strawberry jam. 822 00:36:46,496 --> 00:36:49,414 And in the center, a beautiful hash brown and bacon cake. 823 00:36:49,458 --> 00:36:51,166 Wayne, I appreciate the effort here 824 00:36:51,168 --> 00:36:53,043 As far as understanding that the rations 825 00:36:53,086 --> 00:36:55,378 Needed to be a big role in your dish, 826 00:36:55,422 --> 00:36:57,172 But this looks like something I'd find 827 00:36:57,216 --> 00:36:59,966 - In my kid's undershorts. - Yes, chef. 828 00:37:00,010 --> 00:37:01,501 How the hell does that look appetizing? 829 00:37:01,503 --> 00:37:03,386 It doesn't, chef. 830 00:37:03,430 --> 00:37:06,139 Joe: It looks a lot like a turd emoji. 831 00:37:06,141 --> 00:37:09,851 Worse than that, this lamb is severely undercooked. 832 00:37:09,853 --> 00:37:13,230 I cannot tell you how upset I am with the cook on the lamb. 833 00:37:26,995 --> 00:37:30,288 Wayne, I cannot tell you how upset I am 834 00:37:30,332 --> 00:37:32,874 With the cook on the lamb. 835 00:37:32,960 --> 00:37:34,960 Maybe if we can cut into that end cut 836 00:37:35,003 --> 00:37:36,503 And it happens to be a medium rare, 837 00:37:36,505 --> 00:37:39,631 We could actually taste the dish and value it for what it is. 838 00:37:39,633 --> 00:37:41,591 Shall we? 839 00:37:47,975 --> 00:37:49,724 - This piece is-- it's good enough. - That's pink. 840 00:37:49,768 --> 00:37:52,435 Joe: We could try it. At least we could eat it. 841 00:38:01,071 --> 00:38:04,406 I tasted the end piece of the lamb. You're lucky. 842 00:38:04,449 --> 00:38:06,658 It was okay. I know you said you have something to prove. 843 00:38:06,702 --> 00:38:09,995 The only person you should be proving something to is yourself. 844 00:38:10,038 --> 00:38:12,330 You can be your best ally or your worst. 845 00:38:12,332 --> 00:38:14,708 And right now, you're your worst. 846 00:38:14,751 --> 00:38:17,919 - So slow down and pay attention. - Got it. 847 00:38:17,963 --> 00:38:19,454 This dish has a lot of ambition. 848 00:38:19,456 --> 00:38:21,256 You used seven mres, maybe the most 849 00:38:21,300 --> 00:38:24,009 Of any of the other contestants tonight. 850 00:38:24,052 --> 00:38:25,760 And they're integrated properly in the sauces. 851 00:38:25,804 --> 00:38:29,264 But we have to call out a lamb that is completely undercooked. 852 00:38:29,266 --> 00:38:31,266 - Agreed. - And it's really unfortunate 853 00:38:31,351 --> 00:38:34,853 Because the other components of the dish are very well done. 854 00:38:34,896 --> 00:38:37,897 This dish has got the makings of a fine dining main entree. 855 00:38:37,899 --> 00:38:40,025 Lentils, delicious. Crust, spot-on. 856 00:38:40,068 --> 00:38:43,320 Tonight is not a challenge around proteins. 857 00:38:43,363 --> 00:38:48,450 But, come on. You've tripped up with your lamb. 858 00:38:48,452 --> 00:38:50,076 - Thank you, wayne. - Thanks. 859 00:38:54,958 --> 00:38:56,291 Excuse us. 860 00:38:59,796 --> 00:39:02,422 - Um, charles. - Aarón: The fish was a little dry. 861 00:39:02,466 --> 00:39:04,632 That noodle salad had no business being there. 862 00:39:04,634 --> 00:39:06,843 No, no, no, no. So, nina's? 863 00:39:06,887 --> 00:39:11,639 She really tried to use these iconic indian dishes to hide rations. 864 00:39:11,641 --> 00:39:13,141 And that? I don't like that. 865 00:39:13,185 --> 00:39:16,144 She was 100% aware of how her dish looked. 866 00:39:16,188 --> 00:39:18,146 - Yeah, of course. - She was not surprised whatsoever. 867 00:39:18,231 --> 00:39:21,024 - Wayne. Seven rations? - It's a lot. 868 00:39:21,068 --> 00:39:22,692 - You said it. Slow down. - Yeah, slow down. 869 00:39:22,736 --> 00:39:25,236 But he also utilized them and all the other components 870 00:39:25,238 --> 00:39:28,156 Of the dish in a smart way that equaled flavor. 871 00:39:28,200 --> 00:39:30,784 He just made an egregious error in the cooking of the lamb. 872 00:39:30,827 --> 00:39:32,160 That is true. That's true. 873 00:39:42,130 --> 00:39:44,130 Charles, nina, and wayne, 874 00:39:44,132 --> 00:39:47,092 Unfortunately, tonight you cooked the worst dishes. 875 00:39:47,135 --> 00:39:49,427 This has been a very tough decision, 876 00:39:49,429 --> 00:39:52,430 But we've all come to an agreement, 877 00:39:52,432 --> 00:39:58,061 And the home cook that will be leaving "masterchef" tonight is... 878 00:40:02,526 --> 00:40:04,651 Nina. 879 00:40:04,694 --> 00:40:05,902 M.D.: What? 880 00:40:05,937 --> 00:40:08,154 ( sighs ) 881 00:40:08,198 --> 00:40:09,864 Charles and wayne, say good-bye to nina, please, 882 00:40:09,908 --> 00:40:11,950 And head back to your stations. 883 00:40:11,993 --> 00:40:14,452 - Nina: Thank you. - Great job. 884 00:40:14,496 --> 00:40:16,371 Thank you. 885 00:40:19,418 --> 00:40:21,418 Nina, unfortunately, tonight was all about rations, 886 00:40:21,420 --> 00:40:25,255 And those were not highlighted tonight. 887 00:40:25,298 --> 00:40:27,715 But you've got to keep your head up high, 888 00:40:27,717 --> 00:40:30,969 Because you've brought some magic to this kitchen. 889 00:40:31,012 --> 00:40:32,554 Never ever underestimate that. 890 00:40:32,597 --> 00:40:34,180 - Promise. - Good. 891 00:40:34,224 --> 00:40:35,890 What's next for nina? 892 00:40:35,934 --> 00:40:37,976 Oh, I'm just gonna stay weird. 893 00:40:38,019 --> 00:40:39,853 ( laughter ) 894 00:40:39,896 --> 00:40:41,855 Love that. 895 00:40:41,898 --> 00:40:43,022 Come and say good-bye, please. 896 00:40:43,066 --> 00:40:45,316 - Miss venison dumpling. - Bye, nina! 897 00:40:45,360 --> 00:40:46,985 Come on, now, get that head up high. 898 00:40:47,070 --> 00:40:48,361 - Thank you. - Love you, nina. 899 00:40:48,363 --> 00:40:51,364 It's frustrating when what you have in your head 900 00:40:51,408 --> 00:40:53,283 Doesn't make it onto the plate. 901 00:40:53,326 --> 00:40:56,202 - Love you, nina! - Yeah, nina! 902 00:40:56,246 --> 00:40:58,413 I know that I'm a better cook than this. 903 00:40:58,415 --> 00:41:01,124 Of course, like, I'm bummed to be going home, 904 00:41:01,168 --> 00:41:06,045 But my husband and my son are going to be very proud of what I have accomplished 905 00:41:06,047 --> 00:41:08,173 But very happy that I have come home. 906 00:41:08,175 --> 00:41:10,300 Oh, my daughter, too. She's in there, too. 907 00:41:10,385 --> 00:41:13,428 All right, nina. We love you, girl! 908 00:41:13,472 --> 00:41:18,433 So I'm only the 13th best home cook in the country. Darn! 909 00:41:18,477 --> 00:41:21,060 I'll take it! That is no small feat. 910 00:41:21,104 --> 00:41:23,229 Keep it strong, rock star! 911 00:41:25,734 --> 00:41:28,485 Gordon: Next time, it's a masterchef classic... 912 00:41:28,487 --> 00:41:31,154 - The tag team challenge. - Whoo! 913 00:41:31,198 --> 00:41:33,072 You have to cook dishes you could find 914 00:41:33,116 --> 00:41:34,949 In some of the world's best restaurants. 915 00:41:34,993 --> 00:41:36,493 - ( bleep ) - grant, for winning last time, 916 00:41:36,536 --> 00:41:39,204 You get to pick the teams. What's your strategy? 917 00:41:39,247 --> 00:41:42,040 I'm too nice for my own good. Nice guy's gone. 918 00:41:42,042 --> 00:41:43,917 Let's go, charles! We've gotta do this. 919 00:41:43,960 --> 00:41:45,126 - Switch! - Let's go! 920 00:41:45,170 --> 00:41:46,252 No, no! Put that down! 921 00:41:46,296 --> 00:41:48,129 No, it's an ice cream scoop! 922 00:41:48,173 --> 00:41:49,297 You can't just say, "I got you." you gotta talk to me. 923 00:41:49,341 --> 00:41:51,049 - I got you. - Switch! 924 00:41:51,092 --> 00:41:52,258 - Mix it, mix it! - Oh, my god, we burned this. 925 00:41:52,260 --> 00:41:54,302 - ( bleep ) - m.D., jennifer! 926 00:41:54,346 --> 00:41:56,137 - Don't cheat. - Oh, my lord. 927 00:41:56,181 --> 00:41:58,598 - It's disasterchef. - It's so terrible. 928 00:41:58,642 --> 00:42:01,267 Let's just hope someone did worse than us.