1 00:00:01,502 --> 00:00:02,501 Gordon: Previously on "masterchef junior"... 2 00:00:02,503 --> 00:00:04,545 - The magic castle! - We're here! 3 00:00:04,547 --> 00:00:06,338 You will be split up into two teams 4 00:00:06,424 --> 00:00:09,049 And you will each have to feed all of the magicians. 5 00:00:09,135 --> 00:00:11,176 - What? - No! 6 00:00:11,262 --> 00:00:13,512 - Get them going, let's go! - Whoo! 7 00:00:13,556 --> 00:00:15,180 - I just need the carrots. - Gordon: How long for the carrots? 8 00:00:15,182 --> 00:00:17,641 - Ten minutes. - Right, alfred, wake up. Let's go. 9 00:00:17,727 --> 00:00:19,893 Lilo's just standing there. She has to get involved. 10 00:00:19,937 --> 00:00:21,729 - How's the food tasting? - Mine is raw. 11 00:00:21,772 --> 00:00:23,313 Oh, my goodness. You're not joking. 12 00:00:23,357 --> 00:00:26,191 All these filets are on me. 13 00:00:26,277 --> 00:00:29,236 The winning team is... 14 00:00:29,280 --> 00:00:32,156 - The blue team! - Yeah! 15 00:00:32,199 --> 00:00:36,660 Red team, the person going home is miles. 16 00:00:39,206 --> 00:00:42,416 - Bye, miles. - Good boy. Take care, bud. 17 00:00:42,418 --> 00:00:43,459 Tonight... 18 00:00:43,502 --> 00:00:45,669 Welcome to your nightmare challenge. 19 00:00:45,755 --> 00:00:47,629 - What? - Lift! 20 00:00:47,631 --> 00:00:50,174 - Ooh! - Gross! 21 00:00:50,176 --> 00:00:51,425 You have to turn the ingredients you hate 22 00:00:51,427 --> 00:00:54,386 Into something delicious on a plate. 23 00:00:54,388 --> 00:00:55,929 I hate tomatoes! 24 00:00:56,015 --> 00:00:59,183 - They call it to-mah-toes. - Okay, to-mah-toes. 25 00:00:59,185 --> 00:01:03,312 - Go, go, go, go! - But as the top seven battle to face their fears... 26 00:01:03,355 --> 00:01:04,897 Did you taste as you went along? 27 00:01:04,940 --> 00:01:07,024 - I'm not gonna eat it. - Disgusting. 28 00:01:07,109 --> 00:01:09,401 - Let me get a barf bag just in case. - ( imitating retching ) 29 00:01:09,445 --> 00:01:11,862 ...One young cook will be sent home in a shocking upset. 30 00:01:11,864 --> 00:01:14,281 - ( gags ) - it would have been the star dish of this evening. 31 00:01:14,283 --> 00:01:15,365 Gordon: What a shame. 32 00:01:25,461 --> 00:01:28,212 Here we go. So nice to be back. 33 00:01:28,297 --> 00:01:31,131 - Wow. - They are in for a shock tonight. 34 00:01:31,175 --> 00:01:36,470 Now this challenge is gonna give these kids a few nightmares. 35 00:01:39,475 --> 00:01:41,683 - Welcome back! - ( overlapping chatter ) 36 00:01:41,727 --> 00:01:45,646 - Daphne: Top seven! - It's a mystery challenge. 37 00:01:45,689 --> 00:01:47,481 There's boxes. 38 00:01:47,566 --> 00:01:50,317 I feel amazing to be in the top seven. 39 00:01:50,319 --> 00:01:53,821 - But I see the mystery boxes. - What is this? 40 00:01:53,864 --> 00:01:57,157 ...And I'm like, I know there's been some really crazy things, 41 00:01:57,201 --> 00:01:59,243 Just nasty stuff. 42 00:01:59,245 --> 00:02:02,121 So I don't know what's gonna pop out of that mystery box. 43 00:02:02,164 --> 00:02:03,705 Like, I'm super duper scared. 44 00:02:03,749 --> 00:02:07,209 Right. Welcome back. You guys are the top seven. 45 00:02:07,211 --> 00:02:08,919 Come on. Give yourselves a big round of applause. 46 00:02:09,004 --> 00:02:11,338 All: Yeah! 47 00:02:11,340 --> 00:02:15,050 As you guys can see, tonight is your next mystery box challenge. 48 00:02:15,094 --> 00:02:17,594 Any ideas what might be under those boxes? 49 00:02:17,638 --> 00:02:19,429 - No idea. - No! 50 00:02:19,473 --> 00:02:22,641 On the count of three, everyone lift your boxes. 51 00:02:22,643 --> 00:02:24,518 I'm scared! 52 00:02:24,562 --> 00:02:29,356 Judges: One. Two. 53 00:02:29,358 --> 00:02:31,150 Three. Lift! 54 00:02:31,152 --> 00:02:33,277 - ( groaning ) - oh, no! 55 00:02:33,320 --> 00:02:34,987 - No! - Bleu cheese? 56 00:02:35,030 --> 00:02:36,196 - Yes! - Why? 57 00:02:36,198 --> 00:02:37,281 What? 58 00:02:37,283 --> 00:02:41,410 - Mushrooms? - I hate tomatoes. 59 00:02:41,495 --> 00:02:47,624 No! My least favorite! Bleu cheese! Why? 60 00:02:47,626 --> 00:02:49,376 It smells terrible, bruh. 61 00:02:49,420 --> 00:02:51,879 - What did you get? - Oysters. 62 00:02:51,964 --> 00:02:55,007 Oysters look like the nightmares under my bed, 63 00:02:55,009 --> 00:02:57,009 And those are really scary. 64 00:02:57,094 --> 00:02:59,845 ( growling ) 65 00:02:59,930 --> 00:03:03,265 Now, in front of you, have have a plate that you hate. 66 00:03:03,267 --> 00:03:06,143 - Eww! - ( groaning ) 67 00:03:06,145 --> 00:03:07,686 We've done a little snooping, 68 00:03:07,771 --> 00:03:12,399 And we've learned everyone's least favorite ingredient. 69 00:03:12,401 --> 00:03:16,278 - No. - Welcome to your nightmare challenge. 70 00:03:16,363 --> 00:03:18,405 - Eww! - Oh, I hate this. 71 00:03:18,407 --> 00:03:21,909 - Wah! - So tonight, your challenge is use that ingredient 72 00:03:21,911 --> 00:03:25,245 That you hate and incorporate it into a beautiful dish. 73 00:03:25,247 --> 00:03:28,123 No! I don't want to touch it. 74 00:03:28,167 --> 00:03:32,044 Okay. Alfred. Tell us what's on the plate you hate. 75 00:03:32,087 --> 00:03:36,340 - Bleu cheese. - Oh, I love bleu cheese, especially the smell. 76 00:03:36,342 --> 00:03:38,008 ( coughs ) 77 00:03:38,052 --> 00:03:39,426 Bleu cheese is so disgusting, 78 00:03:39,511 --> 00:03:42,387 The first time I ever had it, I ran to the bathroom 79 00:03:42,431 --> 00:03:45,340 And I went-- ( imitates retching ) 80 00:03:45,351 --> 00:03:46,433 No! 81 00:03:46,435 --> 00:03:49,019 Bleu cheese is basically like cow poop, 82 00:03:49,021 --> 00:03:50,479 But bleu cheese is worse. 83 00:03:50,522 --> 00:03:52,773 - Gordon: Right, michael. - I got mushrooms. 84 00:03:52,816 --> 00:03:55,984 They make me want to gag 'cause of, like, the texture, I just hate them. 85 00:03:56,028 --> 00:03:58,487 Mushrooms are delicious, young man. 86 00:03:58,530 --> 00:04:02,324 It's a "fun guy," just like aarón. 87 00:04:02,326 --> 00:04:04,117 ( groaning ) 88 00:04:04,161 --> 00:04:05,160 Wa-dump bump. 89 00:04:05,162 --> 00:04:06,370 Do you have a mushroom dance? 90 00:04:06,413 --> 00:04:09,623 - Yeah, it's like... - Yeah. 91 00:04:09,667 --> 00:04:11,875 Oh, no. 92 00:04:11,919 --> 00:04:14,169 Right, jordyn, what's the ingredient? 93 00:04:14,171 --> 00:04:16,380 Kale. I don't like kale. 94 00:04:16,423 --> 00:04:18,924 'cause it looks like the grinch's brain. 95 00:04:18,968 --> 00:04:21,468 - Girl, you don't know what you're missing. - Bryson. 96 00:04:21,470 --> 00:04:24,137 I hate lima beans. Ugh! 97 00:04:24,139 --> 00:04:27,683 - Gordon: Asher. - Anchovies. Ugh! 98 00:04:27,726 --> 00:04:30,143 - Lilo. - Oysters. 99 00:04:30,187 --> 00:04:32,604 I want to take one of those right now and eat it. 100 00:04:32,606 --> 00:04:34,648 - You can have it. - Remy. 101 00:04:34,650 --> 00:04:36,692 Tomatoes because of the texture. 102 00:04:36,777 --> 00:04:39,861 Really? First of all, they're called to-mah-toes. 103 00:04:39,863 --> 00:04:44,866 - Ugh. - Okay, to-mah-toes. 104 00:04:44,910 --> 00:04:46,493 - Oh, the sass. - I love that. 105 00:04:47,579 --> 00:04:50,163 All right, kids, no professional chef 106 00:04:50,249 --> 00:04:53,292 Ever gets to only use ingredients that they like. 107 00:04:53,335 --> 00:04:56,670 So, try out new cooking techniques or even pair them 108 00:04:56,672 --> 00:05:00,173 With ingredients that you already love to eat, 109 00:05:00,217 --> 00:05:03,427 Like when I put spinach inside tilly's cupcakes. 110 00:05:03,512 --> 00:05:04,803 All: Eww! 111 00:05:04,888 --> 00:05:07,389 To be honest, guys, they were actually pretty tasty. 112 00:05:07,474 --> 00:05:09,141 Ugh. 113 00:05:09,143 --> 00:05:13,145 You guys will have one hour to turn the plate you hate 114 00:05:13,147 --> 00:05:16,481 Into a restaurant quality dish. 115 00:05:16,483 --> 00:05:19,151 Right, listen up. Whoever cooks the best dish tonight 116 00:05:19,194 --> 00:05:21,486 Will win an incredible prize. 117 00:05:21,530 --> 00:05:25,490 A stunning set of e-bikes for the whole family! 118 00:05:27,619 --> 00:05:29,411 - Look at those! - All: Whoa! 119 00:05:29,413 --> 00:05:30,871 - Oh, my gosh. - Aarón: Man! 120 00:05:30,873 --> 00:05:32,873 Gordon: How cool are they? 121 00:05:32,875 --> 00:05:35,208 - Insane. - Cool. 122 00:05:35,210 --> 00:05:40,005 But remember, whoever cooks the worst dish tonight will unfortunately be going home. 123 00:05:40,007 --> 00:05:44,551 So make sure you use your mystery box ingredient wisely in your dish. 124 00:05:44,636 --> 00:05:47,346 Right, are you magnificent seven ready? 125 00:05:47,348 --> 00:05:48,722 All: Yes, chef! 126 00:05:48,766 --> 00:05:52,017 Your 60 minutes starts now! 127 00:05:52,061 --> 00:05:54,478 Go, go, go, go, go, go! 128 00:05:54,563 --> 00:05:55,604 Let's get it. Let's go! 129 00:05:55,647 --> 00:05:58,023 Let's go! Come on, bryson. 130 00:05:58,025 --> 00:05:59,441 You got it! 131 00:06:01,528 --> 00:06:03,028 - Okay. - Mushroom. 132 00:06:03,030 --> 00:06:04,279 Where are the carrots? 133 00:06:04,323 --> 00:06:06,156 - Ah, right here. - Onion! 134 00:06:06,241 --> 00:06:08,158 I think I need a little bit more kale. 135 00:06:08,160 --> 00:06:11,953 - Eww. - Where is the minced garlic? 136 00:06:11,997 --> 00:06:15,290 - They're in here. - I hate anchovies so much. 137 00:06:15,334 --> 00:06:19,252 The first time I ate them, it was disgusting. 138 00:06:19,296 --> 00:06:22,130 - What are you looking for? - Minced garlic. 139 00:06:22,174 --> 00:06:23,423 The only way I'm eating anchovies 140 00:06:23,425 --> 00:06:26,009 Is if I can't see them in the dish. 141 00:06:26,011 --> 00:06:30,138 And that's why I'm making pasta with anchovy tomato sauce 142 00:06:30,140 --> 00:06:32,015 And anchovy garlic bread. 143 00:06:32,059 --> 00:06:34,434 - Here they come. - Speed up. 144 00:06:35,604 --> 00:06:37,145 Ooh, disgusting. 145 00:06:37,231 --> 00:06:39,147 The biggest challenge of this dish 146 00:06:39,149 --> 00:06:41,483 Is if I throw up while I'm doing it. 147 00:06:41,485 --> 00:06:44,152 - Blech. - Whew. 148 00:06:44,154 --> 00:06:46,113 Gordon: Let's go! 149 00:06:47,157 --> 00:06:50,283 - Come on, come on. - Perfect. 150 00:06:50,285 --> 00:06:54,287 So I got tomatoes, the worst thing in the world. 151 00:06:54,373 --> 00:06:57,416 I'm making fried green tomato eggs benedict 152 00:06:57,418 --> 00:07:01,128 With a cherry tomato arugula salad on it. 153 00:07:01,171 --> 00:07:03,171 It doesn't look too bad because I'm not eating it, 154 00:07:03,257 --> 00:07:05,257 So it's not that gross to me. 155 00:07:05,300 --> 00:07:08,009 But when I eat a raw tomato, I can't do it. 156 00:07:08,011 --> 00:07:12,472 - You're gone. - I hate kale. Eww! 157 00:07:13,892 --> 00:07:15,434 Lilo: Oysters are disgusting. 158 00:07:15,436 --> 00:07:18,145 To me it just doesn't taste good and I don't like it, 159 00:07:18,147 --> 00:07:22,441 But at the family's restaurant, we make oysters a lot. 160 00:07:22,443 --> 00:07:25,402 So I am making oyster three ways. 161 00:07:25,404 --> 00:07:28,947 Fried oysters, baked oysters, oysters raw. 162 00:07:29,032 --> 00:07:35,370 I'm making lots of sauces to make my dish even better with all the oysters. 163 00:07:35,456 --> 00:07:37,372 I'm really messy. 164 00:07:37,416 --> 00:07:40,500 This is one of the most exciting challenges we've ever had. 165 00:07:40,544 --> 00:07:42,043 - We've never done this before. - We've never done this. 166 00:07:42,129 --> 00:07:44,045 The ingredient they grew up hating... 167 00:07:44,089 --> 00:07:48,884 - Remy: Nasty! - ...They now have to transform into a delicious dish. 168 00:07:48,927 --> 00:07:50,260 Oh, they smell terrible! 169 00:07:50,304 --> 00:07:52,220 This is every parent's dream though 170 00:07:52,264 --> 00:07:53,638 Is where you can force your kids to give it a chance. 171 00:07:53,724 --> 00:07:55,056 - Sure. - Just try it. 172 00:07:55,142 --> 00:07:56,933 Try it a way you might think you like it. 173 00:07:56,935 --> 00:07:59,144 Work something you don't like into something you know you love. 174 00:07:59,146 --> 00:08:00,395 - Exactly that. - But I do also think 175 00:08:00,439 --> 00:08:02,397 When you actually have to cook it yourself, 176 00:08:02,441 --> 00:08:04,649 You have a new respect for it, and then that leads you to liking it. 177 00:08:04,693 --> 00:08:06,276 - Like, I never used to like tomatoes, - daphne: Really? 178 00:08:06,361 --> 00:08:08,653 Then I started cooking them, and I started really liking them. 179 00:08:08,655 --> 00:08:10,822 It's almost like overcoming their fears, right? 180 00:08:10,908 --> 00:08:15,410 - Absolutely right. - We are ten minutes down. We have 50 minutes to go. 181 00:08:15,412 --> 00:08:18,914 I want to see all of you tasting the ingredients that you hate. 182 00:08:18,999 --> 00:08:22,417 - Alfred, let's go. - ( gulps ) 183 00:08:22,419 --> 00:08:24,961 - Alfred, yes! - Yes, alfred! 184 00:08:25,005 --> 00:08:27,422 Yeah, alfred! 185 00:08:27,424 --> 00:08:31,301 Lilo, come on, girl. You can do it. Yeah! 186 00:08:31,386 --> 00:08:34,679 - Yeah! Nice, lilo! - Yes! 187 00:08:34,681 --> 00:08:38,099 We're changing people's lives here. This is amazing! 188 00:08:38,101 --> 00:08:43,355 Jordyn: Okay, I think this is really the hardest challenge yet 189 00:08:43,398 --> 00:08:47,150 Because how do I make this thing that's ugly and gross 190 00:08:47,194 --> 00:08:50,403 Turn into something restaurant quality? 191 00:08:50,405 --> 00:08:54,991 I know I'm supposed to be tasting something while I cook, 192 00:08:55,035 --> 00:08:56,910 But I'm not gonna eat it. I'm not gonna eat it. 193 00:08:56,954 --> 00:08:58,828 - Jordyn, you got this, girl. - Oh, no. 194 00:08:58,872 --> 00:09:00,163 Get that little taste of kale. 195 00:09:00,249 --> 00:09:01,456 - Come on, you can do it. - Gordon: Come on. 196 00:09:01,500 --> 00:09:02,874 You can do it! 197 00:09:02,876 --> 00:09:05,001 Why did chef gordon do this to us? 198 00:09:05,045 --> 00:09:08,630 This is the worst thing ever. 199 00:09:08,632 --> 00:09:12,217 - Oh! - Ugh. 200 00:09:20,894 --> 00:09:25,772 We have 45 minutes remaining to turn the ingredients you hate... 201 00:09:25,816 --> 00:09:29,568 - Lilo: Disgusting. - ...Into something delicious on a plate. 202 00:09:29,611 --> 00:09:33,113 Eww! 203 00:09:33,156 --> 00:09:36,783 - Oh! - Bryson, what are you working with there? 204 00:09:36,868 --> 00:09:38,952 I'm working with lima beans. 205 00:09:38,996 --> 00:09:40,996 Michael: Eww, nasty. I hate lima beans. 206 00:09:40,998 --> 00:09:42,998 - See, I'm not the only one. - Exactly. 207 00:09:43,041 --> 00:09:44,332 Let's go, guys, come on. 208 00:09:45,961 --> 00:09:50,880 - Bryson: Ugh! - So, bryson, you have got the lima beans. 209 00:09:50,882 --> 00:09:52,382 Talk to me about them. 210 00:09:52,467 --> 00:09:55,260 I do not like lima beans because my school ruined it. 211 00:09:55,262 --> 00:09:57,637 I mean, they serve them every single week. 212 00:09:57,639 --> 00:10:00,348 They would be soaked in butter. It was terrible. 213 00:10:00,350 --> 00:10:02,267 Seriously. Tell me about the dish. What are you doing? 214 00:10:02,311 --> 00:10:05,979 - Well, in the south, lima beans are really known. - Yes. 215 00:10:06,023 --> 00:10:07,981 - And why not do a succotash? - Love it. 216 00:10:08,025 --> 00:10:11,026 Because lima beans are the main thing for them. 217 00:10:11,028 --> 00:10:13,445 And I'm also making a lamb roast. 218 00:10:13,530 --> 00:10:15,655 Right, lamb, it's gonna rest as well, 219 00:10:15,699 --> 00:10:18,366 - So all those roasting juices travel, right? - Yes, chef. 220 00:10:18,410 --> 00:10:21,411 Right, I've got to see this. Are you gonna go like that 221 00:10:21,455 --> 00:10:23,246 - And taste one of these lima beans? - Come on, kid. 222 00:10:23,290 --> 00:10:25,373 - Oh, my goodness. - Come on, bryson. You got this. 223 00:10:25,417 --> 00:10:26,875 - Let me-- no. No, no, no. - Yours will be much better. 224 00:10:26,918 --> 00:10:29,002 Let me get a barf bag just in case, okay? 225 00:10:29,004 --> 00:10:31,129 - I'll be behind you. - You got this, bryson. 226 00:10:31,131 --> 00:10:33,006 Wait, wait, wait. Just in case. Just in case. 227 00:10:33,050 --> 00:10:35,091 He may barf! I want to catch it. 228 00:10:35,135 --> 00:10:36,217 Take your time. There's only one lima bean. 229 00:10:36,261 --> 00:10:38,386 Come on, you got this. 230 00:10:38,430 --> 00:10:40,263 - You got this. - Come on, bryson. 231 00:10:40,307 --> 00:10:43,016 Go on, go on, go on, go on! Go on, buddy. You've got this. 232 00:10:43,018 --> 00:10:45,977 - He's gonna spit it out! - Okay, spit it out! 233 00:10:46,021 --> 00:10:48,104 Oh, man! 234 00:10:48,106 --> 00:10:51,691 - Bryson! - Sorry. Man! 235 00:10:52,986 --> 00:10:56,613 - I got this. - Eww. 236 00:10:59,326 --> 00:11:01,826 - Daphne: Michael. - Michael, what's shaking, buddy? 237 00:11:01,870 --> 00:11:04,120 - Hello. - Look at you calm, cool, and collected over here. 238 00:11:04,164 --> 00:11:06,373 Always with the hair looking coiffed. 239 00:11:06,375 --> 00:11:09,250 I think you're the only guy that has more product in their hair than I do, okay? 240 00:11:09,294 --> 00:11:11,628 Remind us what your least favorite ingredient was. 241 00:11:11,713 --> 00:11:12,879 The mushrooms. I hate mushrooms. 242 00:11:12,923 --> 00:11:14,547 - Ahh. - Mushrooms. 243 00:11:14,549 --> 00:11:16,883 So, I'm gonna do a mushroom rubbed ribeye 244 00:11:16,927 --> 00:11:19,219 - With a mushroom callaloo... - Oh, nice. 245 00:11:19,262 --> 00:11:22,013 ...Because my dad is from the caribbean, 246 00:11:22,048 --> 00:11:23,765 And he talks so much about the callaloo, 247 00:11:23,809 --> 00:11:26,017 And I've been wanting to make it for a good time. 248 00:11:26,103 --> 00:11:30,980 It's basically like a reduced down stock with coconut milk and chicken stock. 249 00:11:31,024 --> 00:11:33,024 - Greens, mushrooms. - Yeah. 250 00:11:33,110 --> 00:11:36,152 So why don't you like mushrooms? Was is it about them? 251 00:11:36,238 --> 00:11:38,238 Because my dad's made mushrooms before 252 00:11:38,281 --> 00:11:41,658 And I just absolutely hated the way he cooked them. 253 00:11:41,702 --> 00:11:43,535 - You're throwing your dad under the bus? - Yes. 254 00:11:43,620 --> 00:11:46,996 - It's 'cause of him! - I hate them because of him! 255 00:11:46,998 --> 00:11:49,290 The mushrooms are gonna soak up all that wonderful coconut milk 256 00:11:49,376 --> 00:11:52,252 And the aromatics and it's just gonna be a burst of flavor. 257 00:11:52,295 --> 00:11:54,087 - Yes. - So look at them as little sponges, michael, 258 00:11:54,131 --> 00:11:55,505 Not something you don't like, okay? 259 00:11:55,549 --> 00:11:57,674 - Little sponges. All right. - Of flavor. 260 00:11:57,676 --> 00:12:00,385 And how would you feel taking home this gorgeous collection of e-bikes? 261 00:12:00,429 --> 00:12:03,847 That would be so cool 'cause in florida, carrying all my fishing stuff's really heavy. 262 00:12:03,849 --> 00:12:05,390 - It would be so nice. - Aarón: I have to say 263 00:12:05,434 --> 00:12:07,475 For somebody that doesn't like the ingredient, 264 00:12:07,477 --> 00:12:10,770 We really respect that you're going full steam ahead, my friend. 265 00:12:10,814 --> 00:12:15,024 I think because the world of mushrooms is so bri-- no, I want to ride the bike! 266 00:12:15,068 --> 00:12:17,360 - That's my bike, gordon! - Gordon: Let's go! 267 00:12:17,404 --> 00:12:20,155 - Oh, my goodness. - Let's go. 35 minutes to go. 268 00:12:20,198 --> 00:12:22,157 - ( laughing ) - whee! 269 00:12:22,242 --> 00:12:24,033 - I love it. - Oh, no. 270 00:12:24,119 --> 00:12:26,244 - Whee! - Stay focused. 271 00:12:26,288 --> 00:12:28,121 Don't let these antics distract you. 272 00:12:28,165 --> 00:12:29,622 - Exactly. - Whee! 273 00:12:29,624 --> 00:12:31,916 He cannot control his self. 274 00:12:31,960 --> 00:12:34,335 - Two more minutes. - Olive oil. 275 00:12:34,379 --> 00:12:35,837 ( humming ) 276 00:12:35,881 --> 00:12:38,882 Jordyn, what's going on over here? 277 00:12:38,884 --> 00:12:41,676 Well, I'm making fried sole with-- 278 00:12:41,720 --> 00:12:46,014 I just don't want to say it-- kale bacon stew. 279 00:12:46,016 --> 00:12:47,390 That's why I stopped 'cause I don't want to say it. 280 00:12:47,434 --> 00:12:50,101 And you got some of these "unh" chips, right? 281 00:12:50,145 --> 00:12:53,396 Yup. Yeah. My grandma loves kale. 282 00:12:53,440 --> 00:12:55,982 And I tried it before and I thought it was disgusting. 283 00:12:56,026 --> 00:12:58,067 I almost went to the bathroom and throwed up. 284 00:12:58,069 --> 00:13:00,403 I think she'll be very proud of you for making it your dish tonight. 285 00:13:00,405 --> 00:13:02,655 - Yeah. - It is so good for you. 286 00:13:02,699 --> 00:13:04,866 And think you're seeing it here. You're doing the kale chips. 287 00:13:04,910 --> 00:13:07,285 You'll make it crispy and beautiful. You'll do it stewed here. 288 00:13:07,287 --> 00:13:10,830 - I think it's gonna be a marvelous combination. - Thank you. 289 00:13:10,832 --> 00:13:14,250 Okay, you've got 25 minutes to fry this fish. Let's get that going. 290 00:13:14,294 --> 00:13:15,418 Watch it carefully. Don't need to go too long. 291 00:13:15,420 --> 00:13:17,378 Aarón: All right, young lady. 292 00:13:17,422 --> 00:13:18,963 And then start thinking about putting all of it together 293 00:13:19,007 --> 00:13:21,216 - Once you get that fish in there, okay? - 'kay. 294 00:13:21,259 --> 00:13:24,886 Hmm. That much, right? Yeah. 295 00:13:24,921 --> 00:13:27,096 Right, lilo, there's a lot going on here. 296 00:13:27,140 --> 00:13:28,264 Tell me about the dish. What are you doing? 297 00:13:28,266 --> 00:13:30,683 I am making three-way oysters. 298 00:13:30,769 --> 00:13:33,478 - Pretty cool. - That is super cool. Tell me the which-way. 299 00:13:33,480 --> 00:13:39,108 - So? Nice. - So first I'm doing an oyster tempura with vegetables, 300 00:13:39,110 --> 00:13:43,363 Raw oyster with a vinegar sauce, 301 00:13:43,365 --> 00:13:48,368 Baked oysters, and I'm gonna put yuzu and miso on there, too. 302 00:13:48,370 --> 00:13:50,620 That's a lot to do. Okay? Be careful. 303 00:13:50,622 --> 00:13:54,290 - Make sure that batter is nice and crispy. Okay? - Yes, chef. 304 00:13:54,376 --> 00:13:55,917 - Right, good luck. - Thank you. 305 00:13:55,919 --> 00:14:00,004 Okay, let's go. We're down to the final 20 minutes, guys, 306 00:14:00,048 --> 00:14:02,382 - To turn the hate on a plate... - Ugh! 307 00:14:02,425 --> 00:14:06,177 ...Into deliciousness beyond belief. 308 00:14:06,221 --> 00:14:08,596 - ( beeping ) - oh, that's mine! 309 00:14:08,640 --> 00:14:10,849 I'm gonna taste this mushroom. 310 00:14:10,851 --> 00:14:15,144 So michael doesn't like mushrooms and he has his dad to thank for that. 311 00:14:15,146 --> 00:14:17,814 It's a lot better than how my dad makes it. 312 00:14:17,816 --> 00:14:21,776 He's gonna do this seared ribeye and that's gonna be crusted with powdered mushroom, 313 00:14:21,820 --> 00:14:24,112 - Wow. - And then he's gonna do this callaloo, which is basically 314 00:14:24,155 --> 00:14:26,155 A mixture of aromatics, coconut milk. 315 00:14:26,199 --> 00:14:28,241 It also is gonna have mushrooms inside of there as well. 316 00:14:28,285 --> 00:14:31,286 He's utilizing mushrooms in many different ways. 317 00:14:31,329 --> 00:14:33,246 Great idea, rubbing that ribeye with that porcini. 318 00:14:33,248 --> 00:14:34,831 - Yup. - Beautiful. 319 00:14:34,875 --> 00:14:37,750 Daphne: So, jordyn is cooking kale in two ways. 320 00:14:37,794 --> 00:14:40,086 I think of all the ingredients that the young cooks got, 321 00:14:40,130 --> 00:14:42,130 I thought that kale was the easiest to kind of interpret. 322 00:14:42,132 --> 00:14:44,424 - Oh, no. - And the softest one. 323 00:14:44,467 --> 00:14:46,926 Oh, I think it's one of the most difficult for a young kid to love kale. 324 00:14:46,928 --> 00:14:49,095 Daphne: But I want her to get excited about the possibility 325 00:14:49,097 --> 00:14:50,972 That she might be expanding her horizons 326 00:14:51,016 --> 00:14:53,433 And learn to love something like kale. 327 00:14:56,438 --> 00:14:58,438 So lilo's got oysters three ways. 328 00:14:58,523 --> 00:15:02,358 My only worry there with lilo is if those oysters are overcooked. 329 00:15:02,402 --> 00:15:04,110 - They're gonna be like rubber. - Done. 330 00:15:04,154 --> 00:15:05,820 Gordon: And so this is a tough one. 331 00:15:05,864 --> 00:15:08,907 Do we think oysters three ways is too much for lilo? 332 00:15:08,909 --> 00:15:12,327 Daphne: The reality is we're down to the top seven, right? 333 00:15:12,370 --> 00:15:14,120 If you're gonna do something elegant and beautiful, 334 00:15:14,164 --> 00:15:15,288 It should be diverse like what she's doing here. 335 00:15:15,373 --> 00:15:16,956 It's ambitious though, right? 336 00:15:17,000 --> 00:15:18,416 Get it right and it's a showstopper. 337 00:15:18,418 --> 00:15:20,084 But I'm just worried she's taking on too much. 338 00:15:20,128 --> 00:15:22,086 Whisk. Whisk. 339 00:15:22,172 --> 00:15:28,301 I feel pretty nervous because I have to get everything perfect step by step. 340 00:15:31,431 --> 00:15:35,308 I have to put the oysters down and tell them who's boss. 341 00:15:35,393 --> 00:15:40,313 It's me, so you are going to get fried, baked, and eaten 342 00:15:40,357 --> 00:15:43,191 In gordon ramsay's mouth! You hear me? 343 00:15:54,829 --> 00:15:56,913 Gordon: 15 minutes remaining. 344 00:15:56,998 --> 00:15:58,373 Concentrate. 345 00:15:58,375 --> 00:16:01,042 Open oven! 346 00:16:01,044 --> 00:16:03,378 Let's go, guys, come on. 347 00:16:06,466 --> 00:16:09,008 Alfred? Alfred? 348 00:16:09,010 --> 00:16:10,510 Anyone seen alfred? Oh, there you are. 349 00:16:10,595 --> 00:16:12,303 Oh, what? 350 00:16:12,347 --> 00:16:14,138 Spider-man. 351 00:16:14,140 --> 00:16:16,683 Tell me about the dish. What are you doing? 352 00:16:16,726 --> 00:16:20,937 So I'm making a new york strip with a bleu cheese compound butter. 353 00:16:20,939 --> 00:16:24,190 Love that. So what is it about this bleu cheese you don't like? 354 00:16:25,986 --> 00:16:28,319 It tastes like rat poison. 355 00:16:28,321 --> 00:16:30,154 - What? Seriously? - Oh, my goodness. 356 00:16:30,198 --> 00:16:32,365 - Yes. - This dish sounds amazing, by the way. 357 00:16:32,409 --> 00:16:34,993 That steak needs a really good sear on there. 358 00:16:35,078 --> 00:16:37,704 You're gonna get the really seriously hot pan and get that really nice crust on there. 359 00:16:37,706 --> 00:16:41,040 Just be careful. You don't want to overcook it, right? Okay. 360 00:16:41,042 --> 00:16:42,709 Are you going to mix the butter in there already? 361 00:16:42,752 --> 00:16:44,168 - Do you have butter in there? - It's in the fridge. 362 00:16:44,170 --> 00:16:45,628 Smart. Love this idea. 363 00:16:45,672 --> 00:16:47,880 Come on, man, you've got this. Yeah? Let's go. 364 00:16:47,924 --> 00:16:50,425 You've got this, alfred. 365 00:16:53,054 --> 00:16:55,013 - Looks good. - Daphne: Asher. 366 00:16:55,015 --> 00:16:58,808 - Hello. - All right, asher, so you've got the despised anchovy. 367 00:16:58,810 --> 00:17:01,394 - How did you incorporate it? - So I'm making pasta 368 00:17:01,438 --> 00:17:06,315 In an anchovy tomato sauce and anchovy garlic bread. 369 00:17:06,401 --> 00:17:11,070 - Aarón: Nice! - I incorporated it like a salt almost. 370 00:17:11,114 --> 00:17:12,822 Think it's kind of amazing, right? 371 00:17:12,866 --> 00:17:14,282 To see you don't need as much salt when you add ingredients 372 00:17:14,284 --> 00:17:16,242 Like capers, like olives, like anchovies. 373 00:17:16,244 --> 00:17:19,120 All right, now that you've come this far, 374 00:17:19,164 --> 00:17:22,790 I think you can have one taste of actual, just normal anchovy. 375 00:17:22,834 --> 00:17:25,043 - I'm gonna have one with you. - Come on, we'll all do it together. 376 00:17:25,045 --> 00:17:28,046 - Okay. - Give that to asher. Okay, ready, guys? 377 00:17:28,131 --> 00:17:30,840 - Okay. - One, two, three. 378 00:17:30,884 --> 00:17:33,384 - ( aarón groaning ) - you-- 379 00:17:33,428 --> 00:17:37,013 You-- yes! I'm so proud of you. 380 00:17:37,057 --> 00:17:39,599 Come on. It's not so bad. 381 00:17:39,642 --> 00:17:43,186 Looks good. 382 00:17:43,188 --> 00:17:45,563 Asher: I wanna eat one of those so bad. 383 00:17:45,648 --> 00:17:49,275 - Right, remy. Remy's ingredient was... - Tilly: Tomatoes. 384 00:17:49,360 --> 00:17:52,403 No, don't pull a face like that, girl. 385 00:17:52,489 --> 00:17:55,907 Blistering the tomatoes makes them sweeter. 386 00:17:55,992 --> 00:17:57,283 - It does? - Come on. Yes! 387 00:17:57,368 --> 00:17:59,118 'cause you roast them, it intensifies the flavor. 388 00:17:59,162 --> 00:18:01,913 - Oh! - So what's the dish 389 00:18:01,998 --> 00:18:03,247 And where did the idea come from? 390 00:18:03,291 --> 00:18:06,125 So I'm from the south and we love fried stuff. 391 00:18:06,169 --> 00:18:10,004 So I am making eggs benedict with a hollandaise sauce. 392 00:18:10,048 --> 00:18:12,090 And I'm just adding a fried tomato instead of an english muffin. 393 00:18:12,133 --> 00:18:13,424 - Right. Love that. - Ooh. 394 00:18:13,468 --> 00:18:15,009 I love that. And what about the eggs? 395 00:18:15,053 --> 00:18:16,010 They gonna be nice and runny in the middle? 396 00:18:16,054 --> 00:18:17,762 - Yes. - Well done. 397 00:18:17,806 --> 00:18:19,013 - Come on. Keep this going. - Good luck, remy. 398 00:18:19,015 --> 00:18:21,015 Gordon: Five minutes to go. 399 00:18:21,059 --> 00:18:22,225 Five minutes, ooh! 400 00:18:23,394 --> 00:18:26,771 - Oven open. - Alfred, how you doing? 401 00:18:26,773 --> 00:18:29,440 - Good. - Behind you. 402 00:18:29,442 --> 00:18:31,275 So alfred's got this new york strip. 403 00:18:31,319 --> 00:18:33,861 He's gonna roast that new york strip and take that bleu cheese 404 00:18:33,905 --> 00:18:37,824 That he hates and turn that into a compound butter, which sounds interesting. 405 00:18:37,867 --> 00:18:40,535 That bleu cheese butter really does have to stand out tonight. 406 00:18:40,578 --> 00:18:42,578 - It's got to be spot-on. - You're absolutely right. 407 00:18:42,664 --> 00:18:44,330 He's got to make sure he tries it as well, 408 00:18:44,332 --> 00:18:46,666 Make sure it's seasoned well. It's quite a tricky one for him. 409 00:18:46,709 --> 00:18:49,877 Also, the steak needs to be spot-on, right? 410 00:18:49,921 --> 00:18:52,630 - In just a little bit. - So, asher, he's got the anchovies. 411 00:18:52,674 --> 00:18:55,883 Daphne: Absolutely. He's doing a beautiful pasta dish 412 00:18:55,927 --> 00:18:58,010 With an anchovy tomato sauce. 413 00:18:58,054 --> 00:19:00,596 Masking it the way that he is is actually gonna be very helpful. 414 00:19:00,598 --> 00:19:02,890 Let's be honest, anchovies as an eight-year-old, 415 00:19:02,976 --> 00:19:05,143 It's salty, it's disgusting, it's too strong. 416 00:19:05,145 --> 00:19:07,979 Daphne: But he's using anchovies as a salt substitute. 417 00:19:07,981 --> 00:19:12,150 It's a really clever idea. He understood that these anchovies can season his dish. 418 00:19:12,152 --> 00:19:13,776 - So smart. - Really smart. 419 00:19:13,778 --> 00:19:16,362 And I'm hoping it's not too salty. 420 00:19:16,447 --> 00:19:18,030 60 seconds to go. 421 00:19:18,065 --> 00:19:20,199 Remember, someone, sadly, is going home. 422 00:19:20,201 --> 00:19:23,119 Make sure it's not you. Let's go! 423 00:19:23,163 --> 00:19:24,787 - Tidy up those plates. - Aarón: Vámonos! 424 00:19:24,831 --> 00:19:27,206 - Gordon: Let's go, remy. - Jordyn, finish the garnish 425 00:19:27,250 --> 00:19:29,000 - With the chips, honey. - Come on, bryson. 426 00:19:29,043 --> 00:19:30,960 Get that lamb sliced, my man. Let's go. 427 00:19:31,045 --> 00:19:33,004 Daphne: Make sure everything ends up on the plate, guys. 428 00:19:33,006 --> 00:19:34,255 Don't leave something on the side. 429 00:19:34,299 --> 00:19:35,798 Gordon: Okay, alfred, let's go. 430 00:19:35,842 --> 00:19:38,092 Make that plate a plate that we do not want to hate. 431 00:19:38,136 --> 00:19:39,635 - Nicely stacked, lilo. - Ahh. 432 00:19:39,679 --> 00:19:41,888 Aarón: Restaurant quality plates, everyone! 433 00:19:41,931 --> 00:19:43,931 - Gordon: Come on, guys! - Judges: Ten, nine, 434 00:19:43,933 --> 00:19:46,934 Eight, seven, six, 435 00:19:46,936 --> 00:19:50,938 Five, four, three, two, one. 436 00:19:50,940 --> 00:19:54,317 And stop! Hands in the air. 437 00:19:55,445 --> 00:19:56,736 Well done. 438 00:19:56,779 --> 00:19:58,863 Lilo: I did taste an oyster, 439 00:19:58,907 --> 00:20:00,531 And I don't really like it. 440 00:20:00,575 --> 00:20:02,491 I don't think I'm ever gonna like it. 441 00:20:02,577 --> 00:20:04,702 But I do like my dish. 442 00:20:04,787 --> 00:20:08,122 Remy: I'm pretty sure this is the winning dish because it looks pretty, 443 00:20:08,166 --> 00:20:09,290 It tastes really good-- except for me. 444 00:20:09,375 --> 00:20:12,001 I just didn't particularly like it, 445 00:20:12,045 --> 00:20:13,669 But I think the judges will. 446 00:20:13,713 --> 00:20:19,508 I do believe the taste is great. It's a little bit not, um... 447 00:20:24,599 --> 00:20:26,015 ( sighs ) 448 00:20:26,100 --> 00:20:27,558 I'm worried about my steak 449 00:20:27,685 --> 00:20:31,020 'cause I know the judges like it cooked medium rare. 450 00:20:31,105 --> 00:20:34,398 So I'm nervous about potentially going home. 451 00:20:36,027 --> 00:20:39,195 I am so scared. No, no, please. 452 00:20:50,959 --> 00:20:54,502 Now tonight, each of you had to turn the ingredients you hate on your plate 453 00:20:54,504 --> 00:20:58,839 Into an elevated dish that looks as good as it tastes. 454 00:20:58,883 --> 00:21:03,135 Now we're gonna take a much closer look at all your dishes 455 00:21:03,137 --> 00:21:06,347 To see who's got the goods and who missed the mark. 456 00:21:06,391 --> 00:21:10,226 Let's go. Okay. 457 00:21:16,067 --> 00:21:18,109 Remy, did you taste as you went along? 458 00:21:18,194 --> 00:21:19,860 - Yes. Yes. - All of it? 459 00:21:19,862 --> 00:21:21,445 - Are you happy with that? - Yes. 460 00:21:21,489 --> 00:21:22,571 Thank you. 461 00:21:24,575 --> 00:21:26,742 Hey, michael, how did you want your steak to be cooked? 462 00:21:26,828 --> 00:21:27,868 Medium rare. 463 00:21:27,870 --> 00:21:28,995 You confident that you got that? 464 00:21:29,038 --> 00:21:31,497 - Yes. - Thank you. 465 00:21:36,296 --> 00:21:39,130 Bryson, was this the cook you were going for on your lamb chops? 466 00:21:39,173 --> 00:21:40,631 - Yes, ma'am. - Nice. 467 00:21:40,633 --> 00:21:42,258 And how about those lima beans? 468 00:21:42,302 --> 00:21:44,135 I boiled them and them put them in the succotash 469 00:21:44,178 --> 00:21:45,553 With a little bit of vinegar. 470 00:21:45,596 --> 00:21:48,014 Thank you very much. 471 00:21:48,057 --> 00:21:49,765 Alfredo, how are you doing, buddy? 472 00:21:49,809 --> 00:21:53,019 - Good. - How you feel about the cook on that steak? 473 00:21:53,021 --> 00:21:56,814 I like my steaks done, so hopefully it's done. 474 00:21:56,858 --> 00:21:59,066 Well, let me ask you a question. How do you think we like our steaks? 475 00:21:59,068 --> 00:22:02,069 - Well, it's juicy. Yep. - Juicy, okay. 476 00:22:02,071 --> 00:22:05,156 And how do you feel about the bleu cheese? Did you use enough of it? 477 00:22:05,158 --> 00:22:06,157 Did it come out in that butter? 478 00:22:06,200 --> 00:22:09,243 - Yes. - Okay. Thank you. 479 00:22:11,164 --> 00:22:14,999 Okay, jordyn, so your ingredient you disliked was kale. 480 00:22:15,043 --> 00:22:17,793 Mm-hm. Did you taste as we went along? 481 00:22:17,795 --> 00:22:21,130 I had that baked piece when y'all told me to, but I'm still not a fan. 482 00:22:21,174 --> 00:22:23,924 Right, and why are the potatoes so greasy? 483 00:22:23,968 --> 00:22:27,470 - I think I put a little too much oil on it. - Yeah. 484 00:22:28,473 --> 00:22:30,097 Thank you. 485 00:22:34,187 --> 00:22:36,771 So, asher, did you taste your dish? 486 00:22:36,814 --> 00:22:38,689 - Mm-hmm. - Are you happy with how it turned out? 487 00:22:38,691 --> 00:22:40,191 - Yes. - Did you start to like the anchovies? 488 00:22:40,234 --> 00:22:43,194 - Mm-hmm. - Nice. Thank you. 489 00:22:45,365 --> 00:22:47,865 And, lilo, oysters three ways. 490 00:22:47,867 --> 00:22:49,533 How do you feel about oysters right now? 491 00:22:49,577 --> 00:22:54,163 I'm feeling pretty good because I think I did everything right. 492 00:22:54,248 --> 00:22:56,332 And you think the ones that are cooked are cooked properly? 493 00:22:56,334 --> 00:22:58,459 - Yes. - Thank you very much. 494 00:23:02,298 --> 00:23:04,757 Gordon: It's a tough one, this one. Cracking dishes. 495 00:23:04,801 --> 00:23:07,134 Well, especially consider they are dishes they hated at first. 496 00:23:07,178 --> 00:23:09,095 - I know, I know. - You know? 497 00:23:12,016 --> 00:23:13,766 There are four strong dishes, right? 498 00:23:13,851 --> 00:23:17,061 - We all in agreeance? Yeah? - Yeah. 499 00:23:18,398 --> 00:23:22,400 Okay, tonight we'll be tasting all of your dishes 500 00:23:22,443 --> 00:23:27,780 And there are four dishes that we felt were at the top of the class. 501 00:23:27,865 --> 00:23:31,826 - Four? - So the first young home cook 502 00:23:31,828 --> 00:23:36,580 Showed great flair and smartly used the ingredient they disliked. 503 00:23:36,624 --> 00:23:38,624 Please step forward... 504 00:23:41,245 --> 00:23:43,129 Asher. 505 00:23:45,174 --> 00:23:49,135 I feel great about my dish because it's a high quality dish 506 00:23:49,178 --> 00:23:51,971 That I would serve in a restaurant. 507 00:23:52,014 --> 00:23:55,391 But I will never eat a whole anchovy ever again. 508 00:23:55,435 --> 00:23:57,726 Okay, asher, describe your dish please. 509 00:23:57,770 --> 00:24:02,857 My dish that I made today is pasta with anchovy tomato sauce 510 00:24:02,900 --> 00:24:04,900 And anchovy garlic bread. 511 00:24:04,986 --> 00:24:06,735 So, visually, it looks awesome. 512 00:24:06,779 --> 00:24:08,988 I was excited when I saw you hand rolling that pasta, 513 00:24:09,031 --> 00:24:10,614 And so I can't wait to taste it. 514 00:24:10,616 --> 00:24:12,241 - Thank you. - Shall we? 515 00:24:12,285 --> 00:24:14,493 And what was going through your mind when you stated tasting 516 00:24:14,495 --> 00:24:16,996 The anchovies inside the tomatoes? 517 00:24:16,998 --> 00:24:19,206 I thought it was delicious. 518 00:24:19,250 --> 00:24:23,085 'cause it's more used as a salt in my dish. 519 00:24:26,299 --> 00:24:28,674 Tilly: Asher, I thought it was delicious. 520 00:24:28,676 --> 00:24:30,718 And I have to say, I'm so impressed with the way you've rolled that pasta. 521 00:24:30,761 --> 00:24:33,304 And it's cooked perfectly, and that's quite hard with fresh pasta 522 00:24:33,389 --> 00:24:35,014 Because it cooks a lot quicker. 523 00:24:35,057 --> 00:24:36,807 So personally, I think you nailed it. 524 00:24:36,851 --> 00:24:39,310 - Thank you. - Daphne: Yeah, asher, I got to tell you, 525 00:24:39,312 --> 00:24:40,811 It's the garlic crostini for me. 526 00:24:40,813 --> 00:24:43,439 Because you reminded me how buttery anchovies can be. 527 00:24:43,483 --> 00:24:45,274 I think the combination was really well-executed. 528 00:24:45,318 --> 00:24:49,570 - It's not overpowering. Nice job. - Asher, it tastes good. 529 00:24:49,655 --> 00:24:51,864 It's got that really nice little bit of heat there with the chili flakes. 530 00:24:51,908 --> 00:24:53,282 Capers are there, olives are there. 531 00:24:53,284 --> 00:24:55,201 The only thing you need to be very careful of 532 00:24:55,244 --> 00:24:58,162 Is that olives, capers, and anchovies-- 533 00:24:58,164 --> 00:25:01,874 - Are all salty. - Would you like to come stand here? 534 00:25:01,876 --> 00:25:04,460 Come and stand here. Yeah. Thank you, yeah. 535 00:25:06,297 --> 00:25:10,299 Anchovies, capers, and olives are all salty. 536 00:25:10,301 --> 00:25:12,927 So why'd you put them on the dish? 537 00:25:12,970 --> 00:25:16,388 'cause they don't only have salt, but they have other flavors, too. 538 00:25:16,432 --> 00:25:19,725 - Love that. Buddy! - Love that. 539 00:25:19,727 --> 00:25:22,269 I think it's fair to say that over the last 60 minutes, 540 00:25:22,313 --> 00:25:24,438 I think you've fallen in love with anchovies. 541 00:25:24,440 --> 00:25:26,148 - A little bit. - Really well done. 542 00:25:26,150 --> 00:25:28,859 - Thank you. - Good job. 543 00:25:28,861 --> 00:25:30,569 - Yeah, really good. - Daphne: Impressive. 544 00:25:30,655 --> 00:25:32,404 Very impressive. I would have preferred to see a little bit more 545 00:25:32,490 --> 00:25:33,989 Of that fresh basil running through there, 546 00:25:34,033 --> 00:25:35,991 - Get rid of that saltiness. - Yeah, I got you. 547 00:25:36,035 --> 00:25:37,201 - Gordon: Really good. - Nice job, asher. 548 00:25:38,579 --> 00:25:40,955 The next dish that we think was a contender tonight 549 00:25:40,998 --> 00:25:43,457 Had some beautiful plating. 550 00:25:43,501 --> 00:25:45,751 Please come forward... 551 00:25:45,795 --> 00:25:47,086 Remy. 552 00:25:48,798 --> 00:25:51,674 - Nice job, remy. - I'm so excited that I'm in the top. 553 00:25:51,676 --> 00:25:55,261 This challenge has changed my opinion a little bit about tomatoes. 554 00:25:55,263 --> 00:25:59,265 Because it used to be like "bleh," to "eh." 555 00:25:59,308 --> 00:26:01,684 So, remy, please describe your dish. 556 00:26:01,769 --> 00:26:04,853 I've made eggs benedict with a fried green tomato, 557 00:26:04,897 --> 00:26:08,232 Arugula and cherry tomato salad with a hollandaise sauce. 558 00:26:08,276 --> 00:26:10,859 Visually, I think it looks very, very good. 559 00:26:10,903 --> 00:26:12,861 We were saying how great the plating is. 560 00:26:12,863 --> 00:26:14,822 - Mm-hmm. Shall we? - Yes. 561 00:26:14,824 --> 00:26:16,740 - Daphne: Dig in. - Now the secret of a great benedict, 562 00:26:16,784 --> 00:26:18,367 Is the egg runny? 563 00:26:19,620 --> 00:26:21,704 - Aarón: Mm! - Daphne: Wow! 564 00:26:21,747 --> 00:26:23,122 - Gordon: Beautiful. - Tilly: Looks pretty perfect to me. 565 00:26:23,165 --> 00:26:25,124 - Gordon: Beautiful. - Daphne: Remy. 566 00:26:31,716 --> 00:26:33,591 Remy, I love the fact that you blistered tomatoes, 567 00:26:33,634 --> 00:26:35,134 But they just need just a little bit of salt. 568 00:26:35,136 --> 00:26:37,136 But I have to say in new orleans where I live, 569 00:26:37,179 --> 00:26:38,929 We served a lot of fried green tomatoes, 570 00:26:38,973 --> 00:26:41,265 And those are better than some that I've had in our restaurants. 571 00:26:41,267 --> 00:26:43,809 - That's how good they are. - Thank you so much. 572 00:26:43,853 --> 00:26:47,146 Yeah, remy, very impressive. For someone who doesn't like tomatoes, 573 00:26:47,189 --> 00:26:49,148 The thing on this plate that's working so beautifully 574 00:26:49,191 --> 00:26:51,358 Is the meatiness of the fried green tomato underneath, 575 00:26:51,402 --> 00:26:54,111 Plus the juiciness of the blistered tomatoes on top. 576 00:26:54,113 --> 00:26:55,904 The acid of the tomatoes breaks up that richness 577 00:26:55,990 --> 00:26:57,656 Of the hollandaise sauce and the eggs. 578 00:26:57,700 --> 00:26:59,992 The only thing I think I'm missing is a little bit of salt 579 00:26:59,994 --> 00:27:01,410 And a little bit of lemon zest. 580 00:27:01,412 --> 00:27:02,995 I would have liked just that acid in the tomato. 581 00:27:02,997 --> 00:27:06,031 - But I agree, magnificent. - Thank you. 582 00:27:06,042 --> 00:27:08,125 Overcoming your fears cooking tomatoes tonight 583 00:27:08,127 --> 00:27:10,085 And making a hollandaise and poaching eggs, 584 00:27:10,129 --> 00:27:13,797 Honestly, young lady, you've done something pretty majestic tonight. 585 00:27:13,799 --> 00:27:19,011 Tomatoes may not be your thing, but this dish confirms you know how to cook them. 586 00:27:19,055 --> 00:27:20,679 - Thank you. - Thank you, remy. 587 00:27:20,723 --> 00:27:23,891 - Well done. Eggs cooked beautifully. - Oh, so good. 588 00:27:23,976 --> 00:27:25,142 - Mm-hmm. - So good. 589 00:27:25,227 --> 00:27:27,311 - You did so good. - Thanks. 590 00:27:27,313 --> 00:27:29,229 Okay, the next dish that wowed us 591 00:27:29,273 --> 00:27:33,150 Was extremely well-seasoned and had great flavors. 592 00:27:33,152 --> 00:27:35,110 Please come forward... 593 00:27:36,447 --> 00:27:38,489 - Michael. - Yes. 594 00:27:41,786 --> 00:27:43,869 This is my third time in the top. 595 00:27:43,871 --> 00:27:45,537 I'm feeling really good about this. 596 00:27:45,539 --> 00:27:48,165 But I'm worried about just the cook on the meat. 597 00:27:48,167 --> 00:27:49,875 I really hope that that cook 598 00:27:49,877 --> 00:27:52,961 Is just absolutely beautifully medium rare. 599 00:27:53,005 --> 00:27:54,797 Okay, please describe your dish. 600 00:27:54,799 --> 00:27:59,134 I made a mushroom-rubbed ribeye with a mushroom callaloo 601 00:27:59,136 --> 00:28:00,969 And sweet plantains. 602 00:28:01,013 --> 00:28:02,971 Michael, this looks like a hearty meal, 603 00:28:03,015 --> 00:28:05,099 And I know it's packed with flavor, 604 00:28:05,142 --> 00:28:06,850 And I'm excited to try your mushrooms. 605 00:28:06,894 --> 00:28:08,268 - Thank you. - We'll see. Shall we? 606 00:28:08,270 --> 00:28:11,021 Okay, and the cook will be? 607 00:28:11,107 --> 00:28:14,024 - Medium rare. - He says medium rare. 608 00:28:19,198 --> 00:28:22,324 - Ooh. - Well done, young man. Good job. 609 00:28:24,328 --> 00:28:25,744 Wow! 610 00:28:31,919 --> 00:28:36,839 Yeah, michael, I think the magic in this dish is the mushroom callaloo. 611 00:28:36,841 --> 00:28:38,882 It's so profound in flavor, 612 00:28:38,884 --> 00:28:41,135 And it has that beautiful citrusy heat. 613 00:28:41,178 --> 00:28:43,137 And you didn't shy away from mushroom. 614 00:28:43,139 --> 00:28:45,013 So for an ingredient that you don't like, 615 00:28:45,057 --> 00:28:47,015 - You surely embraced it. - Oh, thank you. 616 00:28:47,017 --> 00:28:48,600 Michael, I really loved the way 617 00:28:48,686 --> 00:28:50,561 You used your caribbean flavors and heritage on the plate 618 00:28:50,563 --> 00:28:52,980 And kind of showed us what you enjoy at home. 619 00:28:53,065 --> 00:28:54,898 - That was really special. - Thank you. 620 00:28:54,900 --> 00:28:56,608 The seasoning's spot on. The cook is lovely. 621 00:28:56,652 --> 00:28:58,277 Little bit more freshness on the plate. 622 00:28:58,279 --> 00:29:00,738 That's all. But the callaloo is my favorite, 623 00:29:00,740 --> 00:29:02,030 And that's you through and through. 624 00:29:02,032 --> 00:29:03,907 - Just get the balance right. - All right. 625 00:29:03,993 --> 00:29:05,367 - Thank you. - You're welcome. 626 00:29:08,706 --> 00:29:10,831 Sometimes that mushroom powder makes things better. 627 00:29:10,875 --> 00:29:12,750 This thing tastes delicious, by the way. 628 00:29:12,752 --> 00:29:14,960 Good job. 629 00:29:15,004 --> 00:29:18,005 So the final cook in the top tonight 630 00:29:18,048 --> 00:29:22,760 Took food that they hated and turned it into something really delicious. 631 00:29:22,762 --> 00:29:24,052 Please come forward... 632 00:29:37,276 --> 00:29:41,820 All righty, the final cook in the top tonight 633 00:29:41,864 --> 00:29:46,033 Took food that they hated and turned it into something really delicious. 634 00:29:46,118 --> 00:29:47,326 Please come forward... 635 00:29:49,246 --> 00:29:52,331 Bryson. Come on, buddy! 636 00:29:54,168 --> 00:29:56,084 It feels amazing to be in the top. 637 00:29:56,128 --> 00:29:57,920 I feel really good about my dish, 638 00:29:57,922 --> 00:30:00,923 And I'm hoping to really, really wow the judges. 639 00:30:01,008 --> 00:30:02,674 All right, mijo, what did you make us? 640 00:30:02,718 --> 00:30:07,012 Bryson: I've made a lamb with a parmesan crust 641 00:30:07,014 --> 00:30:09,264 And a lima bean succotash. 642 00:30:09,308 --> 00:30:12,684 Visually, I like the courage to slicing that down and letting us see it. 643 00:30:12,770 --> 00:30:15,145 - That shows a lot of confidence, young man. - Thank you. 644 00:30:15,147 --> 00:30:18,106 - Shall we? - Let's dig in. 645 00:30:18,108 --> 00:30:20,150 What spice did you use in the succotash? 646 00:30:20,152 --> 00:30:23,529 So with the succotash, I only used salt, pepper, 647 00:30:23,531 --> 00:30:26,073 And then I added a little bit of vinegar. 648 00:30:32,414 --> 00:30:34,957 Bryson, it's cooked beautifully by the way. 649 00:30:34,959 --> 00:30:36,959 - Thank you. - And you've made the lamb the hero of the plate 650 00:30:36,961 --> 00:30:39,670 As opposed to the lima beans, but succotash needs a bit more heat. 651 00:30:39,672 --> 00:30:43,924 - Mm-hmm. - It's just on the verge of being a little bit dull. 652 00:30:43,968 --> 00:30:47,135 Bryson, believe or not, I'm one of the few chefs that doesn't like lamb. 653 00:30:47,137 --> 00:30:49,921 And you've made me a believer of lamb. 654 00:30:49,923 --> 00:30:51,557 You showed a lot of finesse. 655 00:30:51,559 --> 00:30:53,892 You didn't do that kind of rustic backyard cooking. 656 00:30:53,894 --> 00:30:55,269 This showed a lot of technique. 657 00:30:55,271 --> 00:30:57,271 - So good job. - Thank you. 658 00:30:57,314 --> 00:30:59,356 This is like garden fresh, vibrant, 659 00:30:59,400 --> 00:31:01,233 And I love that you hit it with vinegar. 660 00:31:01,277 --> 00:31:03,402 That would've been the only miss for me 661 00:31:03,487 --> 00:31:05,237 Is if this dish didn't have a little bit of acid on it. 662 00:31:05,281 --> 00:31:08,156 And you really nailed that cook on your least favorite, 663 00:31:08,158 --> 00:31:11,076 But maybe now signature lima bean dish. 664 00:31:11,120 --> 00:31:12,119 - Nice job. - Thank you. 665 00:31:12,162 --> 00:31:15,122 - Thanks, bud. - Nice work. 666 00:31:15,165 --> 00:31:16,999 Nice job, bryson. 667 00:31:17,001 --> 00:31:18,834 - Oh, man. - Really nice. 668 00:31:18,919 --> 00:31:20,294 Really good. 669 00:31:20,296 --> 00:31:23,755 Right, asher, remy, michael, and bryson. 670 00:31:23,757 --> 00:31:26,249 Tonight you did wonders with that a plate you hate. 671 00:31:26,260 --> 00:31:30,429 But only one of you can go home with tonight's incredible prize. 672 00:31:30,472 --> 00:31:32,180 Those e-bikes. 673 00:31:32,266 --> 00:31:37,352 Right now we need a moment. Please, excuse us. 674 00:31:39,690 --> 00:31:42,232 Good job, guys. Good job. 675 00:31:42,276 --> 00:31:44,109 So, asher, I felt that was a little bit salty, 676 00:31:44,153 --> 00:31:46,153 Especially the olives and the capers. It was a step too far. 677 00:31:46,196 --> 00:31:49,281 - Usually you kind of crush a few and put it in. - But rolled the pasta. 678 00:31:49,325 --> 00:31:51,617 The pasta was cooked perfectly, which is hard with fresh. 679 00:31:51,619 --> 00:31:54,286 - Gordon: And remy? - If you could've maybe seasoned the tomatoes, 680 00:31:54,288 --> 00:31:57,080 - I think it could've been exceptional. - It did need seasoning. 681 00:31:57,082 --> 00:32:00,792 - They needed a little bit of love. - And michael with the callaloo? 682 00:32:00,794 --> 00:32:02,544 I could taste the mushrooms. I could taste the squash. 683 00:32:02,588 --> 00:32:03,921 I could taste the different layers. 684 00:32:03,923 --> 00:32:05,005 Michael cooked a perfect steak. 685 00:32:05,007 --> 00:32:06,048 Yeah. And then bryson? 686 00:32:06,133 --> 00:32:07,299 The succotash was a good format 687 00:32:07,301 --> 00:32:09,551 And a good foundation for the dish. 688 00:32:09,553 --> 00:32:12,054 - It speaks to the south, it speaks to who he is. - Yeah, I agree. 689 00:32:12,056 --> 00:32:13,221 I do like how bold he is though, 690 00:32:13,265 --> 00:32:14,890 Cooking a rack of lamb like that. 691 00:32:14,892 --> 00:32:16,683 - It's not easy. - Gordon: No. 692 00:32:16,727 --> 00:32:19,895 - I'm scared. - Why are we feeling scared right now? 693 00:32:19,897 --> 00:32:21,313 - We're in the top four. - No, I was-- 694 00:32:21,357 --> 00:32:23,065 Oof. 695 00:32:25,235 --> 00:32:28,028 Right, asher, remy, michael, bryson, well done. 696 00:32:28,030 --> 00:32:31,239 All four of you are safe from elimination tonight. 697 00:32:31,283 --> 00:32:33,033 - Yes! - Well done. 698 00:32:33,035 --> 00:32:36,119 - Nice job. - Now the young home cook 699 00:32:36,163 --> 00:32:40,332 Who has earned those amazing e-bikes is... 700 00:32:42,878 --> 00:32:43,877 Michael. 701 00:32:43,963 --> 00:32:46,254 - Yes! - Congratulations. 702 00:32:46,298 --> 00:32:48,757 - Good job. - Good job, guys. 703 00:32:48,759 --> 00:32:51,009 Young man, the dish was delicious. 704 00:32:51,053 --> 00:32:53,387 - Thank you. - Congratulations. Well done. 705 00:32:53,430 --> 00:32:56,014 All four of you make your way up to the balcony. 706 00:32:56,016 --> 00:32:57,391 Thank you. 707 00:32:57,393 --> 00:32:59,893 I'm not only safe from this challenge, 708 00:32:59,895 --> 00:33:02,854 I get the e-bikes for me and my family. 709 00:33:02,898 --> 00:33:04,272 I can't wait. 710 00:33:04,316 --> 00:33:07,275 I get one step closer to making it to the finale. 711 00:33:07,277 --> 00:33:11,029 That is three things. I am so excited right now. 712 00:33:11,115 --> 00:33:14,783 Right, lilo, jordyn, and alfred. 713 00:33:14,827 --> 00:33:18,662 We need to take a much closer look and examine those plates. 714 00:33:18,747 --> 00:33:22,541 First up, lilo, please make your way down. Thank you. 715 00:33:22,584 --> 00:33:24,876 I'm really sad I'm in the bottom three, 716 00:33:24,920 --> 00:33:27,170 But I hope that the judges appreciate 717 00:33:27,256 --> 00:33:29,381 That I made oysters three ways. 718 00:33:29,425 --> 00:33:31,883 Not a lot of nine-year-olds can say that. 719 00:33:31,969 --> 00:33:33,218 That is hard. 720 00:33:33,262 --> 00:33:35,095 So, lilo, what's the dish please? 721 00:33:35,139 --> 00:33:37,556 Lilo: I made oysters three ways. 722 00:33:37,558 --> 00:33:40,892 I fried the oysters, I baked the oysters, 723 00:33:40,894 --> 00:33:44,021 And I left the oysters raw with some sauces. 724 00:33:44,023 --> 00:33:46,231 I love the creativity behind this dish. 725 00:33:46,316 --> 00:33:49,151 But it's very difficult frying oysters 726 00:33:49,153 --> 00:33:52,487 Because if they're in there too long, they become rubbery. 727 00:33:54,033 --> 00:33:55,532 Shall we? 728 00:33:59,913 --> 00:34:03,165 Tell me about the sauce in the middle. This is a special sauce, right? 729 00:34:03,250 --> 00:34:04,291 Lilo: Yes, it's a special sauce 730 00:34:04,334 --> 00:34:07,753 That you use to dip with the tempura. 731 00:34:07,755 --> 00:34:10,964 And this is a sauce from dad's restaurant, right? 732 00:34:10,966 --> 00:34:12,883 - Yes. - And what's in there? 733 00:34:12,885 --> 00:34:15,093 - It's a secret. - Okay. 734 00:34:18,098 --> 00:34:21,933 Lilo, I think what's quite hard is oysters are quite salty as they are. 735 00:34:21,935 --> 00:34:25,228 You know, they're from the sea. And the only thing I found with the baked oyster 736 00:34:25,272 --> 00:34:27,397 Was maybe just a little bit less of that miso in that sauce. 737 00:34:27,483 --> 00:34:30,358 - Okay. - So I tasted the fried oyster, 738 00:34:30,402 --> 00:34:33,528 And I did dip it in your special sauce, which was the saving grace. 739 00:34:33,530 --> 00:34:36,573 It was acidic and a little bit sweet and tangy. Really tasty. 740 00:34:36,658 --> 00:34:38,950 But unfortunately, this challenge was about the oysters, 741 00:34:38,952 --> 00:34:42,704 - And I felt the oysters missed a lot of their flavor. - Okay. 742 00:34:42,790 --> 00:34:44,498 Young lady, there's not very many nine-years-olds 743 00:34:44,500 --> 00:34:46,166 Out there tonight cooking oysters three ways. 744 00:34:46,168 --> 00:34:49,711 And so I have to commend the incredible creativity. 745 00:34:49,797 --> 00:34:53,715 The dish looks good. Sadly, it doesn't taste as good as it looks. 746 00:34:53,801 --> 00:34:59,137 As you can see, this oyster has been cooked for so long, it's actually disappeared. 747 00:34:59,139 --> 00:35:01,014 So what is left in there is really rubbery. 748 00:35:01,016 --> 00:35:02,307 So it's such a shame. 749 00:35:02,392 --> 00:35:05,477 The intentions were there, but it's missed a mark. 750 00:35:05,479 --> 00:35:08,021 Thank you, darling. 751 00:35:08,023 --> 00:35:11,149 Yeah, such a shame. I mean, they're really rubbery. 752 00:35:11,193 --> 00:35:13,902 It's okay, lilo. You did really good. 753 00:35:13,987 --> 00:35:18,740 Next up, alfred, please come on down. 754 00:35:18,742 --> 00:35:21,868 Gordon likes his steak medium rare, 755 00:35:21,912 --> 00:35:26,164 And I'm worried my steak might be a bit overcooked from medium rare. 756 00:35:26,166 --> 00:35:28,416 Hopefully my bleu cheese butter 757 00:35:28,451 --> 00:35:30,377 Is enough to keep me in the competition. 758 00:35:30,420 --> 00:35:32,712 So, alfred, please describe your dish. 759 00:35:32,714 --> 00:35:37,759 I've made a new york strip with a bleu cheese compound butter 760 00:35:37,761 --> 00:35:39,678 With roasted romanesco. 761 00:35:39,680 --> 00:35:42,639 Visually, I kind of wish that that butter had melted a little bit more 762 00:35:42,683 --> 00:35:45,684 Over that steak so you know we'll get to taste that bleu cheese throughout. 763 00:35:45,686 --> 00:35:47,519 Did you just add the extra bleu cheese just-- 764 00:35:47,563 --> 00:35:50,147 - Just for funsies. - Just for fun. 765 00:35:50,149 --> 00:35:52,023 - Okay. - Shall we? 766 00:35:52,109 --> 00:35:53,859 Now temperature-wise, what have you done? 767 00:35:53,902 --> 00:35:56,153 Um... 768 00:35:56,155 --> 00:35:59,197 Mid-rare? Medium? Earth to alfred. 769 00:35:59,241 --> 00:36:00,365 Uh... 770 00:36:01,869 --> 00:36:03,618 I-- I-- 771 00:36:05,330 --> 00:36:10,083 So, alfred, let's see if this is mid-rare. 772 00:36:12,212 --> 00:36:13,211 And... 773 00:36:25,142 --> 00:36:30,395 So, alfred, let's see if this is mid-rare. 774 00:36:32,316 --> 00:36:33,440 And... 775 00:36:36,737 --> 00:36:39,321 ...That is slightly mid-well. 776 00:36:48,665 --> 00:36:53,293 Right, the bleu cheese compound butter, that's actually delicious. 777 00:36:53,378 --> 00:36:56,004 Sadly the steak is a touch overcooked. 778 00:36:56,006 --> 00:36:59,299 So the bit you hated, you actually got right. 779 00:36:59,343 --> 00:37:01,218 The bit that I expected you to cook coming from a farm, 780 00:37:01,261 --> 00:37:04,763 I thought you'd cook a new york strip better than that. 781 00:37:04,765 --> 00:37:06,848 Alfred, I agree. I think it was a perfect amount of bleu cheese 782 00:37:06,892 --> 00:37:08,266 And it wasn't overpowering. 783 00:37:08,268 --> 00:37:10,018 I do think a little bit of that butter that you made 784 00:37:10,062 --> 00:37:13,772 In the pan to baste it would really help just bring out that flavor. 785 00:37:13,815 --> 00:37:16,983 But you did manage to incorporate what you hate into that very well, 786 00:37:16,985 --> 00:37:18,568 So I think that was a good job. 787 00:37:18,570 --> 00:37:21,780 Alfred, the romanesco, this is such a yummy side dish. 788 00:37:21,782 --> 00:37:24,783 It really freshens up the plate because it's beautifully grilled. 789 00:37:24,785 --> 00:37:28,536 I love the acidity on there. I think it's really balanced and the cook could've been better, 790 00:37:28,580 --> 00:37:31,748 But I think you surprised yourself at how much you might've liked bleu cheese. 791 00:37:31,833 --> 00:37:33,250 Thank you, alfred. 792 00:37:36,088 --> 00:37:37,837 - Listen, the butter tasted good by the way. - It did. It really did. 793 00:37:37,923 --> 00:37:41,967 - Gordon: Right? - All right, the last home cook is jordyn. 794 00:37:42,010 --> 00:37:42,926 Please come up. 795 00:37:42,970 --> 00:37:46,554 I still do not like kale. 796 00:37:46,640 --> 00:37:50,892 But the thing that I'm nervous about is my fish, 797 00:37:50,894 --> 00:37:53,019 Because I don't want it to be overcooked. 798 00:37:53,105 --> 00:37:56,731 I made a cornmeal fried sole 799 00:37:56,817 --> 00:38:02,570 With roasted sweet potatoes, kale chips, and bacon kale stew. 800 00:38:02,656 --> 00:38:05,240 Jordyn, I like to see that you used the kale twice. 801 00:38:05,242 --> 00:38:09,119 I think that definitely showed a lot of desire to play with the versatility of kale. 802 00:38:09,162 --> 00:38:10,787 I think you have good color on the fish. 803 00:38:10,831 --> 00:38:13,707 I am a little bit nervous just because sole cooks so fast 804 00:38:13,792 --> 00:38:16,876 And it looks like it might be a little bit dry to me. 805 00:38:16,920 --> 00:38:18,253 But I'm eager to try it. 806 00:38:18,297 --> 00:38:21,172 Shall we? How did you cook the fish? 807 00:38:21,258 --> 00:38:24,134 I put it in the pan for about seven minutes. 808 00:38:24,177 --> 00:38:25,427 Daphne: Oh, seven minutes. Okay. 809 00:38:31,685 --> 00:38:35,562 Jordyn, first of all, I love the fact that you did kale two ways. 810 00:38:35,564 --> 00:38:40,608 Sadly the crispy kale is a little bit greasy and it needs seasoning. 811 00:38:40,694 --> 00:38:42,986 The braised kale is actually quite delicious. 812 00:38:42,988 --> 00:38:44,779 Sadly, the fish is way overcooked. 813 00:38:44,823 --> 00:38:47,449 It's really dry. What a shame. 814 00:38:47,534 --> 00:38:50,660 Jordyn, I do think the fish is a little bit under seasoned and overcooked, 815 00:38:50,662 --> 00:38:52,829 But for me my favorite was that stewed kale. 816 00:38:52,873 --> 00:38:56,166 It's cooked really nicely and you've got that good bacon flavor going through it. 817 00:38:56,251 --> 00:38:58,710 - Good job. - Thank you. 818 00:38:58,712 --> 00:39:00,920 I got to say that stew, delicious. 819 00:39:01,006 --> 00:39:03,173 But I wish you would've just removed the fish, 820 00:39:03,258 --> 00:39:05,884 A couple knobs of butter and just lemon juice, 821 00:39:05,886 --> 00:39:07,260 And just give it that little "oomph." 822 00:39:07,262 --> 00:39:10,180 Thank you. Yeah, what a shame. 823 00:39:10,223 --> 00:39:12,265 'cause this thing is just so greasy, the kale. 824 00:39:12,267 --> 00:39:14,225 - Tilly: So crispy, but-- - really crispy. 825 00:39:14,269 --> 00:39:16,061 - Just greasy. - Yeah. 826 00:39:16,897 --> 00:39:19,022 Now, lilo, alfred, jordyn, 827 00:39:19,024 --> 00:39:21,900 Sadly one of you will be going home shortly. 828 00:39:21,902 --> 00:39:24,819 But the four of us right now need to have a very serious chat, 829 00:39:24,905 --> 00:39:28,198 'cause this is gonna be a very tough decision. Please excuse us. 830 00:39:32,746 --> 00:39:33,995 You guys did a good job. 831 00:39:35,499 --> 00:39:39,542 So tonight they all had to cook with ingredients they hated. 832 00:39:39,544 --> 00:39:41,869 Lilo, super creative. Oyster three ways. 833 00:39:41,871 --> 00:39:43,505 But talk about an ingredient you dislike 834 00:39:43,548 --> 00:39:45,924 And it's also probably the most challenging one to get right. 835 00:39:45,967 --> 00:39:48,885 - The tempura oysters, definitely mine was-- - it disappeared. 836 00:39:48,970 --> 00:39:50,970 She should've fried one off, eaten that, 837 00:39:51,014 --> 00:39:52,931 And then seen if she needed to adjust and go again. 838 00:39:52,933 --> 00:39:56,518 If she'd executed it, it would've been the star dish of this evening. 839 00:39:56,561 --> 00:39:59,562 Yeah, I agree. Alfred. Great idea with the compound butter. 840 00:39:59,606 --> 00:40:02,107 You'd say though the star was really the bleu cheese. 841 00:40:02,150 --> 00:40:04,109 The second star, the costar was the steak, 842 00:40:04,152 --> 00:40:05,485 And unfortunately he overcooked it. 843 00:40:05,529 --> 00:40:08,530 A little bit overcooked. Jordyn. The kale. 844 00:40:08,573 --> 00:40:10,156 The crispy one didn't work for me. The braised one did. 845 00:40:10,158 --> 00:40:12,200 Aarón: Yeah, that's right. That's right. 846 00:40:12,202 --> 00:40:15,870 I don't want any of them to go home. All of them are amazing chefs. 847 00:40:15,914 --> 00:40:16,871 - We all in agreeance? - Aarón: Yup. 848 00:40:16,915 --> 00:40:18,748 - Yeah. - Shall we? 849 00:40:28,593 --> 00:40:30,260 Lilo, alfred, and jordyn, 850 00:40:30,303 --> 00:40:32,095 This has been a very difficult decision 851 00:40:32,139 --> 00:40:34,848 And we are absolutely heartbroken 852 00:40:34,891 --> 00:40:36,766 Of this individual leaving the competition. 853 00:40:36,810 --> 00:40:41,438 The young home cook that will be going home is... 854 00:40:46,445 --> 00:40:48,153 Lilo. 855 00:40:48,155 --> 00:40:51,156 Alfred and jordyn, please say goodbye to lilo 856 00:40:51,199 --> 00:40:52,991 And head upstairs please. 857 00:40:53,034 --> 00:40:54,659 Thank you. 858 00:40:54,661 --> 00:41:00,832 Lilo, what a courageous attempt to overcome your fears tonight. 859 00:41:00,834 --> 00:41:02,667 We got excited with oysters three ways, 860 00:41:02,669 --> 00:41:06,796 But three ways is three times harder than one good way. 861 00:41:06,798 --> 00:41:10,216 Lilo, you blew me away day one with those flying noodles. 862 00:41:10,260 --> 00:41:12,051 I've never actually seen anything quite like it, 863 00:41:12,095 --> 00:41:16,806 So it's something I'm definitely gonna remember for a long time. 864 00:41:16,808 --> 00:41:18,850 You did. You brought the magic from day one. 865 00:41:18,894 --> 00:41:20,935 I love how you're showing creativity, 866 00:41:20,979 --> 00:41:23,313 You're showing a willingness to experiment and to play. 867 00:41:23,356 --> 00:41:27,859 And I hope you will always do that because that's how you're gonna reach that pinnacle, 868 00:41:27,903 --> 00:41:29,694 And I can't wait to see what comes next. 869 00:41:29,779 --> 00:41:33,948 Definitely. You've done your family restaurant so proud. 870 00:41:33,992 --> 00:41:36,659 And we know that soon, you're gonna take over those reins, right? 871 00:41:36,703 --> 00:41:38,661 - Yes. - Come and say goodbye, please, my darling. 872 00:41:38,663 --> 00:41:41,372 - Give us a hug, please. Okay? - Well done, lilo. 873 00:41:41,458 --> 00:41:42,749 Love you, girl. 874 00:41:42,834 --> 00:41:45,543 Lilo: I feel pretty sad, but I am happy 875 00:41:45,629 --> 00:41:47,504 Because out of billions of people, 876 00:41:47,547 --> 00:41:50,256 - I made it this far. - Bye, lilo. 877 00:41:50,258 --> 00:41:52,217 - You were awesome! - Gordon: Great job. 878 00:41:52,260 --> 00:41:54,511 Take care, my darling. Good night. 879 00:41:54,554 --> 00:41:58,139 - Bye, lilo! - When I first came to masterchef, 880 00:41:58,141 --> 00:42:00,892 I was just a little helper helping my family in the restaurant. 881 00:42:00,894 --> 00:42:05,855 But now I think my family is gonna finally hire me as a head chef. 882 00:42:05,857 --> 00:42:08,733 - Bye, lilo! - Bye! 883 00:42:12,239 --> 00:42:15,490 Gordon: Next time, things get a little sticky. 884 00:42:15,492 --> 00:42:17,283 ( squealing ) 885 00:42:17,327 --> 00:42:19,953 We have not one, but two sweet challenges. 886 00:42:19,996 --> 00:42:22,747 - Two? - First up, we're having a pancake race. 887 00:42:22,832 --> 00:42:24,249 We got to pump 'em! Let's go! 888 00:42:24,292 --> 00:42:26,042 - Help, help, help. Michael. - Fix it, fix it. 889 00:42:26,044 --> 00:42:27,752 - How long do we have? - Time is up. 890 00:42:27,796 --> 00:42:31,047 Now you're all gonna have to make ice cream desserts. 891 00:42:31,049 --> 00:42:33,883 - Now time to make the ice cream! - ( thunder ) 892 00:42:33,918 --> 00:42:35,093 ( laughing maniacally, coughing ) 893 00:42:35,136 --> 00:42:37,178 But with elimination on the line... 894 00:42:37,264 --> 00:42:39,264 - Ooh! - This is so stressful. 895 00:42:39,266 --> 00:42:42,350 - Oh, man. - ...It won't all be sugary sweet. 896 00:42:42,435 --> 00:42:46,187 I'm disappointed with this. Say goodbye.