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- Previously on
"next level chef"...
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- Go, go, go!
- Today you won't be cooking
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A winning dish,
you'll be baking it.
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The winner of the time token
is...
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Omi.
[applause]
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Great job.
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- Ah!
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- I'm going to eliminate
the benedict
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With the crispy shrimp.
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- That dish was cooked
by michelle.
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- And it's been
a real dream come true for me.
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[dramatic music]
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- We are down
to the final six.
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- The semifinals are right
within my grasp, baby.
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- For today's challenge,
you'll need to reimagine
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An old favorite, surf and turf.
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Touch that again.
- Yeah.
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- That's raw,
not even rare yet.
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- I don't know what I'm doing.
- [bleep].
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[knives shinging]
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[dramatic rock music]
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[elevator dings]
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♪ ♪
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[timer ringing]
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♪ ♪
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[dramatic music]
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♪ ♪
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There we are.
Just look at the determination
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On their faces, honestly.
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How we feeling?
Chefs: Good, chef.
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- Welcome back.
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We started this competition
with 18 talented chefs
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From all around the country,
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And now we are down
to the final six.
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- The semifinals are right
within my grasp, baby.
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This path has been wrought
with self-doubt
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And a lot of mistakes.
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To make it this far
in this competition,
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This means a lot.
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- Chris, you finally, finally
have earned your spot
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On that top level today.
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What is it gonna take
to win this thing?
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- It's gonna take
me pushing myself
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Beyond my capabilities
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And just letting everyone know
that I will not go quietly.
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- Okay.
- Nuri.
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- Yes, chef.
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- Three straight
elimination cook-offs.
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Dude,
you're still standing tall.
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- Yes, chef.
Today is the day
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To get chef stretch out
of that basement.
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I'm gonna bring it.
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I don't even wanna look
at the basement anymore.
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I'm over the basement.
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- Tucker,
you're my last chef standing.
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Come here.
Do you have any idea
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How important this is for me?
Come here.
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You're not going anywhere,
okay?
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I hugged chef ramsay today.
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Like, is this real?
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You know, I've looked up to him
for a really long time.
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I have the utmost respect
for him,
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So don't screw it up,
essentially.
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- Now taking something familiar
and elevating it
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Into something fresh
and exciting
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Is what makes
a next level chef.
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For today's challenge,
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You'll need to reimagine
an old favorite,
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Surf and turf.
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- I hear surf and turf,
and I'm like, "let's go,"
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And then it hits me.
I'm like... [clicks tongue]
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"you're in the basement.
You better start thinking
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"of some low-end seafood, man,
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'cause that's what
you're getting."
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- We're looking
for new pairings
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That will wow us with flavor
and great presentation.
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Understood?
Chefs: Yes, chef.
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- As you know, we have
a little bit of business
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To attend to.
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Omi.
- Yes, chef.
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- Your dish
in the last challenge
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Earned you the final time token
of the season.
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Are you going to take
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The time advantage
for yourself,
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Or are you going
to take away time
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From any competitor
on any floor?
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[tense music]
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- I have been pretty banged up
on that platform,
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Got the scars to prove it.
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I could really use ten seconds
for me
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By taking ten seconds away...
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♪ ♪
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From chris.
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- [exhales]
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[dramatic music]
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- I did not see that coming,
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But I absolutely love
your competitive edge.
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This isn't about
being nice anymore.
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When the platform comes down,
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Omi, you'll head
to the platform first.
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And ten seconds later,
I'll let you go, chris.
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- Doesn't make any difference
to me.
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And whatever I get, I'm gonna
make something good from it.
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I'm gonna stay
in that top level kitchen.
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It's a competition.
I expect nothing less.
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Plus, we all know omi.
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That token's a little cursed.
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- The winner of the time token
is nuri.
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- [gasps] let's go!
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- With ten seconds
up your sleeve tonight,
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We were all expecting
fireworks.
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Pilar.
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[applause]
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- [grunts]
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[bleep]!
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- Michelle. Well done.
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Take care, michelle.
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♪ ♪
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- So I'm not worried about me.
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I'm worried about you, girl.
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- Okay, listen. As you know,
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Where you cook is determined
by how you cook,
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And based
on the last challenge,
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Omi, chris, you're gonna start
at the top.
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- Mehreen and nuri,
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Time to get comfortable
in the basement.
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- Obviously, that means,
pilar, tucker,
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You've both earned a place
in that middle level kitchen.
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I am ready
for some fireworks today.
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- Okay, chris and omi,
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Both of you head
to the elevator,
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And I'll meet you there.
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- Let's go, omi.
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- That's gonna be
an awkward elevator ride.
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- Wow.
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[upbeat rock music]
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- I know that people were
probably not expecting that,
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But I'm
a very tough competitor,
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And I'm not sorry about that.
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I don't know why anybody thinks
they can play with me.
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- I deserve to be at the top.
- Ooh.
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- And honestly, I'm going
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To rock the walls
in this kitchen.
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Uh.
- Ooh la loo.
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- God, just two stations?
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It's so lonely.
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- [exhales]
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- All the way to the top.
- That's where we're going.
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- Let's go.
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Two pro chefs up in here, so...
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[laughs]
- aah.
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- I think we're both hoping
to climb to the top today.
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Girl power on the middle level.
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- Feels good to be here.
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- Facts.
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- Both nuri and I know
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That this cook will make
or break our spot
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In this competition.
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- Let's get out this damn
basement once and for all.
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Baby, let's go.
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I have cooked
in the elimination challenge
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Three times straight,
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So everything in my mind
is "get out of the basement."
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For me, it's a lot of pressure
on my shoulders today.
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- Good luck.
- Yeah.
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- Good luck.
- Good luck, good luck.
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Let's go!
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What's the plan today?
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- Grab the best protein,
elevate it,
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And get my ass out
of this basement today, chef.
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- Whatever seafood
and protein I get,
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Making sure
that there's something
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That ties them both together.
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- It's your interpretation
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Of a land animal
and a sea animal.
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[suspenseful music]
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[elevator dings]
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- Right. Let's go.
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How you feeling?
- Good, chef.
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- Good. How you feeling, pilar?
- Good, chef.
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- Okay, it's gonna be
a very tough grab, this.
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What's the dream ingredient?
What are you looking for?
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- Hanger.
- Interesting.
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- Octopus.
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- Do not grab a mistake.
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♪ ♪
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- Top level for a reason,
right?
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- Amen, chef.
- All right, let's line it up.
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It's go time already,
all right?
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[hydraulics whirring]
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When the light goes green, omi,
you're gonna go first,
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And then I'll count you in
when it's time
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For you to go, chris, okay?
- Yes, chef.
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All right, go!
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- I have those first
ten seconds to myself,
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And I wanna utilize them
wisely.
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- What do you got?
What do we got up there?
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Amazing scallops.
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- So I see the scallop.
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- Five...
- I see that rib eye.
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I grab it all, and I'm really
happy with my choices.
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- Go ahead, chris. Go.
- Despite the fact
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That I only have 20 seconds
at this platform...
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Whoop--[bleep].
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I swipe prawns.
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And all of a sudden,
they all fall off the plate
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Because I'm rushing.
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I saw the lamb.
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Oh, baby.
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We can make something beautiful
out of this.
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- Gimme the shrimp.
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You need more?
- Garlic, garlic.
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- [sighs] one. Okay, three.
Grab it.
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If you can grab it,
you can grab it.
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- Standby, guys.
Two, one, and go, guys.
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Let's go.
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Pick smart, pick smart.
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- I see this new york strip.
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That is definitely
the turf I want,
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So I'm like, "boop,
this is mine."
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And I'm looking at what surf
will go well with this,
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And I see some squid.
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- Grab, grab, grab.
Octopus, rib cap, okay, good.
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- I grab octopus, and then
I see rib cap, I grab it.
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I'm just like, "oh, god.
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I've never cooked this before."
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But I didn't come here
to play it safe.
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- Three, two, one.
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It's going. Well done.
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Well done.
[claps]
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- Here it comes. Let's go!
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- When I see that light
turn green, it's go,
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Like a frickin' dog
in its cage.
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I'm like, "I'm going."
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I see the venison.
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I grab the oysters,
but not my cup of tea.
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- Grab ingredients
that are gonna elevate
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These dishes, okay?
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- I'm trying to grab whatever
is familiar to me.
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Luckily, I find a veal chop
and tuna.
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I'm not really sure what's
gonna combine them together,
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But I had no other choice.
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I'm in the bottom kitchen.
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- Five, four, three, two, one.
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Let's go, let's go, let's go.
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Back to your station.
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40 minutes starts now.
Let's go!
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Mehreen.
- Hello, chef.
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- What a grab.
Tuna and veal.
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You know that's
a classic pairing, right?
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- I actually did not know that,
but that comforts me.
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- So with the classic dish--
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It's called a vitello tonnato--
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Generally the tuna's used
as a sauce.
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- All I can think of
is just like
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A goopy, pink, cooked tuna.
257
00:08:57,204 --> 00:08:58,103
It sounds disgusting,
258
00:08:58,205 --> 00:08:59,671
So I'm definitely
not making that.
259
00:08:59,740 --> 00:09:01,606
I've never cooked
a veal chop before,
260
00:09:01,708 --> 00:09:03,208
But I'm assuming it's similar
to a lamb chop,
261
00:09:03,310 --> 00:09:04,910
Just much bigger.
262
00:09:04,978 --> 00:09:06,978
- Think about transforming
these ingredients, right?
263
00:09:07,014 --> 00:09:08,380
- Right.
- That's really important.
264
00:09:08,415 --> 00:09:10,482
The surf and the turf are
the star of the plate, right?
265
00:09:10,584 --> 00:09:11,483
- Gotcha.
- The rest are just
266
00:09:11,585 --> 00:09:12,984
A supporting ingredient.
- Okay.
267
00:09:13,020 --> 00:09:14,252
Thank you, chef.
268
00:09:14,321 --> 00:09:15,453
- Nuri.
- Yes, chef.
269
00:09:15,489 --> 00:09:16,721
- Have you ever cooked
venison before?
270
00:09:16,823 --> 00:09:18,056
- No, chef. I have not.
- Okay, so you need
271
00:09:18,125 --> 00:09:19,424
To grab ingredients
that you know
272
00:09:19,459 --> 00:09:21,026
You can bring to life, right?
- Yes, chef.
273
00:09:21,094 --> 00:09:22,928
Being in the basement,
you don't get first pick
274
00:09:23,030 --> 00:09:24,429
At ingredients or second pick.
275
00:09:24,498 --> 00:09:27,933
You get the last, depleted,
least-wanted ingredients.
276
00:09:28,035 --> 00:09:29,534
- How are you incorporating
venison and oyster?
277
00:09:29,636 --> 00:09:32,270
- Um... I'm still bringing it
to life, chef,
278
00:09:32,306 --> 00:09:34,339
But today, I'ma bring it.
279
00:09:34,374 --> 00:09:35,473
I'm a little nervous.
280
00:09:35,542 --> 00:09:37,108
I'm second-guessing myself.
281
00:09:37,144 --> 00:09:38,910
I don't know which way
I'm gonna go with it.
282
00:09:38,946 --> 00:09:41,713
- Don't overthink it.
Focus on one thing first, okay?
283
00:09:41,782 --> 00:09:43,949
- Yes, chef.
I do not wanna go
284
00:09:43,984 --> 00:09:45,383
Into another elimination
285
00:09:45,452 --> 00:09:48,820
Because my luck might not be
so good on the fourth time.
286
00:09:48,855 --> 00:09:52,190
- Think about how these plates
are gonna look, yes?
287
00:09:52,225 --> 00:09:53,992
Yes?
288
00:09:59,633 --> 00:10:01,066
- Think about how
this is gonna eat, right?
289
00:10:01,101 --> 00:10:02,701
- Yes, chef.
- That raw oyster might not
290
00:10:02,803 --> 00:10:04,302
Be so--
- I need to cook that.
291
00:10:04,404 --> 00:10:05,537
- What's your plan?
- I'm gonna do venison
292
00:10:05,639 --> 00:10:07,038
And fry the oyster, chef.
293
00:10:07,074 --> 00:10:08,340
- Make it make sense, right?
- Yes, chef.
294
00:10:08,442 --> 00:10:09,941
I'ma bring it.
I'ma bring it, chef.
295
00:10:10,043 --> 00:10:11,676
I have to just bring it
all together
296
00:10:11,712 --> 00:10:13,578
To make sure this dish
is cohesive.
297
00:10:13,680 --> 00:10:14,613
- It's a rough day
in the basement.
298
00:10:14,715 --> 00:10:15,947
I have two chefs
that are cooking
299
00:10:15,983 --> 00:10:18,383
With proteins that they've
never cooked before.
300
00:10:18,485 --> 00:10:20,352
Mehreen never cooked veal
before,
301
00:10:20,387 --> 00:10:22,320
And nuri is cooking scared
right now.
302
00:10:22,389 --> 00:10:25,457
It's challenging, right,
making a next level dish
303
00:10:25,559 --> 00:10:28,159
With not next level equipment.
304
00:10:28,228 --> 00:10:31,229
Man. [sighs]
305
00:10:31,264 --> 00:10:32,263
[tense music]
306
00:10:32,366 --> 00:10:34,699
- 10 minutes gone,
30 minutes to go.
307
00:10:34,801 --> 00:10:35,967
Tucker, what'd you grab?
308
00:10:36,036 --> 00:10:39,270
- I have a strip, some squid.
309
00:10:39,373 --> 00:10:40,672
- How are we gonna get
this squid involved?
310
00:10:40,707 --> 00:10:42,140
- Crispy, salt and pepper.
311
00:10:42,242 --> 00:10:43,675
- Yeah, good.
- For sure. Classic italian.
312
00:10:43,744 --> 00:10:45,276
I've never paired
these things together,
313
00:10:45,345 --> 00:10:47,012
The new york strip
and the crispy squid,
314
00:10:47,080 --> 00:10:49,514
So we'll see how this goes.
315
00:10:49,549 --> 00:10:51,783
What can I use as acid
on this plate, chef?
316
00:10:51,885 --> 00:10:54,019
- So no acid will bring
a little bit of heat,
317
00:10:54,121 --> 00:10:55,387
Like a little touch
of chili flake or--
318
00:10:55,489 --> 00:10:56,688
- There's some chili flake
in here, chef.
319
00:10:56,757 --> 00:10:58,123
- Okay, there you go.
- Seafood needs acid,
320
00:10:58,158 --> 00:10:59,758
So I'm just honestly
pullin' things
321
00:10:59,826 --> 00:11:01,126
Out of the box at this point,
322
00:11:01,228 --> 00:11:03,395
Just hoping that I can make
this happen.
323
00:11:03,463 --> 00:11:04,596
- Right, pilar.
324
00:11:04,665 --> 00:11:06,131
Rib cap, octopus.
325
00:11:06,233 --> 00:11:07,666
That was the wish list, right?
- Yes, it is.
326
00:11:07,701 --> 00:11:09,100
- Two of the most
sought-after proteins
327
00:11:09,202 --> 00:11:11,036
But, let's be honest, two
of the most difficult to nail.
328
00:11:11,071 --> 00:11:12,470
Where are we going?
How are we gonna elevate this?
329
00:11:12,539 --> 00:11:14,706
- Um, I'm gonna marinate
this right now.
330
00:11:14,741 --> 00:11:16,107
- Good.
- Not sure what I'm gonna do
331
00:11:16,176 --> 00:11:18,576
With this yet, but I'm just
gonna keep moving as I go.
332
00:11:18,679 --> 00:11:20,979
Octopus usually cooks
for a long time,
333
00:11:21,081 --> 00:11:22,547
And I don't have a long time,
334
00:11:22,616 --> 00:11:25,083
So it definitely adds a level
of stress.
335
00:11:25,152 --> 00:11:26,317
- Have you cooked
with much rib cap?
336
00:11:26,353 --> 00:11:27,752
- Um, not much with rib cap,
chef.
337
00:11:27,788 --> 00:11:30,789
- No? It's the dream cut, yeah?
- Yes, chef, heard.
338
00:11:30,857 --> 00:11:33,658
- How does it feel being back
together in this same kitchen?
339
00:11:33,760 --> 00:11:35,293
What does it say about you two?
340
00:11:35,395 --> 00:11:37,429
- These women chefs
in the industry,
341
00:11:37,497 --> 00:11:39,264
We're pushin',
and you have to keep fighting.
342
00:11:39,366 --> 00:11:40,665
You have to just
keep being better
343
00:11:40,701 --> 00:11:42,367
Than everybody else.
You have no choice.
344
00:11:42,436 --> 00:11:43,568
It's not about earning
the respect
345
00:11:43,637 --> 00:11:44,669
When you're a woman.
346
00:11:44,771 --> 00:11:47,205
You just have
to demand the respect.
347
00:11:47,240 --> 00:11:48,506
- Top six.
I'm feeling this--
348
00:11:48,608 --> 00:11:50,208
This raw--this hunger.
349
00:11:50,277 --> 00:11:51,476
- I've been fighting
the whole way.
350
00:11:51,511 --> 00:11:53,211
I've always had my eye
on the prize, chef.
351
00:11:53,280 --> 00:11:55,547
I got a baby girl
to make her proud.
352
00:11:55,649 --> 00:11:56,915
- Keep that in mind, okay?
- Yep.
353
00:11:56,983 --> 00:12:00,452
- Hey, very best of luck.
- Thank you, chef.
354
00:12:00,520 --> 00:12:02,821
- Pilar grabbed two
of the most difficult proteins
355
00:12:02,856 --> 00:12:04,989
On the planet:
Rib cap and octopus.
356
00:12:05,025 --> 00:12:06,257
I'm just hoping
she can execute them.
357
00:12:06,359 --> 00:12:08,259
They are the chef's dream,
but...
358
00:12:08,295 --> 00:12:10,061
Fish is in her wheelhouse,
rib cap is not,
359
00:12:10,130 --> 00:12:11,863
So she's a little bit panicked
at the moment.
360
00:12:11,932 --> 00:12:15,100
And how do you cook an octopus
in 40 minutes?
361
00:12:15,202 --> 00:12:16,468
- You go the choice pick,
though, huh?
362
00:12:16,536 --> 00:12:19,237
You got these three massive
diver scallops,
363
00:12:19,272 --> 00:12:20,538
Just absolutely gorgeous.
- They're beautiful.
364
00:12:20,640 --> 00:12:21,639
They're stunning.
- Yeah.
365
00:12:21,708 --> 00:12:24,375
- I've been making
puerto rico proud
366
00:12:24,478 --> 00:12:25,477
Since I've been here.
- Yes, you have.
367
00:12:25,512 --> 00:12:26,711
- And now it's time
368
00:12:26,780 --> 00:12:28,480
To make new England proud.
369
00:12:28,548 --> 00:12:29,948
I'm from rhode island.
370
00:12:30,016 --> 00:12:32,150
I wanna make
new England clam chowder.
371
00:12:32,185 --> 00:12:33,952
We all know it and love it,
372
00:12:33,987 --> 00:12:35,754
And because I wanna
elevate it,
373
00:12:35,789 --> 00:12:36,955
I'm making it with scallops.
374
00:12:36,990 --> 00:12:39,958
The turf is my rolled rib eye.
375
00:12:39,993 --> 00:12:43,628
I wanna make sure
that I stick to the flavors
376
00:12:43,697 --> 00:12:47,265
Of new England, but of course
through that omi-fied version.
377
00:12:47,400 --> 00:12:48,399
- Okay.
- So it's gonna have--
378
00:12:48,435 --> 00:12:50,068
- Did you say "omi-fied"?
- Omi-fied.
379
00:12:50,170 --> 00:12:51,469
- I love omi-fied.
- [laughs]
380
00:12:51,571 --> 00:12:52,904
- I love that you got
your own catchphrase already.
381
00:12:53,006 --> 00:12:54,472
- Wow, she's already doing it.
I love it.
382
00:12:54,541 --> 00:12:56,474
- Fantastic.
- I love it. I love it.
383
00:12:56,543 --> 00:12:58,309
- All right, so, chris,
384
00:12:58,411 --> 00:13:00,211
You were really confident
that you didn't need
385
00:13:00,280 --> 00:13:01,379
The ten seconds.
- Yup.
386
00:13:01,414 --> 00:13:02,814
- How do you feel now?
387
00:13:02,916 --> 00:13:04,549
- Look, I could've used
the extra ten seconds for sure,
388
00:13:04,584 --> 00:13:06,718
But I've put myself
in worse situations, chef.
389
00:13:06,787 --> 00:13:09,154
- The surf part is prawns.
- It's gonna be prawns.
390
00:13:09,222 --> 00:13:11,222
We're gonna do a cornstarch fry
of these guys.
391
00:13:11,291 --> 00:13:13,691
- Okay, got it. And then lamb?
392
00:13:13,794 --> 00:13:15,026
- This lamb, yeah,
and bone marrows.
393
00:13:15,061 --> 00:13:16,027
Lamb and shrimp?
394
00:13:16,062 --> 00:13:18,062
This is going to be the new new
395
00:13:18,131 --> 00:13:19,197
For surf and turf.
396
00:13:19,266 --> 00:13:20,899
- Not a combination
you see a lot of.
397
00:13:21,001 --> 00:13:22,834
- I'm going for honestly
taking risks here, chef.
398
00:13:22,869 --> 00:13:23,835
I have to.
- Okay.
399
00:13:23,870 --> 00:13:24,836
- They're gonna see this,
400
00:13:24,871 --> 00:13:25,904
And they're gonna be like,
401
00:13:26,006 --> 00:13:27,038
"I don't know why I like this,
402
00:13:27,073 --> 00:13:28,506
But I really like this."
403
00:13:28,542 --> 00:13:30,542
And that is what we are trying
to do here.
404
00:13:32,045 --> 00:13:33,344
All right, chris.
All right, omi.
405
00:13:33,446 --> 00:13:35,380
It's time for that--
both: Mid-round mayhem.
406
00:13:35,482 --> 00:13:36,915
- You know it, baby.
- And listen.
407
00:13:36,950 --> 00:13:39,884
Today's mid-round mayhem is
one of my favorite vegetables
408
00:13:39,953 --> 00:13:41,986
Of all time: Carrots!
409
00:13:42,022 --> 00:13:43,588
Chris, you need this, dude.
- Oh, baby.
410
00:13:43,657 --> 00:13:44,823
- Pretty.
411
00:13:44,925 --> 00:13:46,324
- Beautiful,
did you get the right ones?
412
00:13:46,393 --> 00:13:47,392
- Yes.
413
00:13:47,460 --> 00:13:48,459
- We're gonna liven things up.
414
00:13:48,562 --> 00:13:50,895
These plates need
is a little color.
415
00:13:50,997 --> 00:13:52,630
Carrots. Let's go.
416
00:13:52,666 --> 00:13:54,265
Grab, girl. Grab, grab, grab.
417
00:13:54,367 --> 00:13:55,800
Let's go. Beautiful.
418
00:13:55,836 --> 00:13:57,435
Five seconds, guys.
419
00:13:57,504 --> 00:13:59,270
[platform chimes]
420
00:13:59,372 --> 00:14:01,372
- We need some color
on these plates.
421
00:14:01,474 --> 00:14:03,141
Make these plates gorgeous.
422
00:14:03,176 --> 00:14:04,943
Oh, look at those carrottops.
423
00:14:04,978 --> 00:14:06,878
- I see some beautiful
rainbow carrots.
424
00:14:06,947 --> 00:14:09,447
I'm like, "this is gonna
complement the dish very well.
425
00:14:09,549 --> 00:14:11,583
Perfect."
426
00:14:11,651 --> 00:14:13,751
Beautiful. Mid-round drop.
[exhales in relief]
427
00:14:13,787 --> 00:14:15,019
It's on my side this time.
428
00:14:15,088 --> 00:14:16,754
I'm happy with that.
429
00:14:16,823 --> 00:14:18,223
- Uh, carrots.
Which ones did you get?
430
00:14:18,291 --> 00:14:20,825
- Rainbow carrots, chef.
- Okay, beautiful, rainbow.
431
00:14:20,861 --> 00:14:22,660
Don't lack concentration
on that rib cap.
432
00:14:22,729 --> 00:14:24,395
You wanna cook that
on a high pan,
433
00:14:24,464 --> 00:14:26,264
So you don't boil it during--
- yes, chef.
434
00:14:26,399 --> 00:14:27,665
- Treat it like
you're cooking a rib eye.
435
00:14:27,701 --> 00:14:28,666
- Yes, chef.
- See what I'm saying?
436
00:14:28,702 --> 00:14:29,934
Get the pan nice and hot.
437
00:14:30,036 --> 00:14:32,203
- The rib cap is cooking
a little slow.
438
00:14:32,272 --> 00:14:33,905
It's not cooking
how I want it to.
439
00:14:34,007 --> 00:14:37,342
- The only way around it now
is just getting some form of--
440
00:14:37,444 --> 00:14:39,344
Get a sear on there.
441
00:14:39,446 --> 00:14:41,913
There you go. See, that fat's
rendering down there now.
442
00:14:41,948 --> 00:14:43,181
- Yes, chef.
443
00:14:43,283 --> 00:14:45,483
- 25 minutes to go, okay?
444
00:14:45,552 --> 00:14:47,485
[timer ticking]
445
00:14:47,554 --> 00:14:48,987
- Now is the time to drop in
some butter.
446
00:14:49,055 --> 00:14:50,221
You don't have
to be too precious
447
00:14:50,323 --> 00:14:52,790
With a big steak
like this, okay?
448
00:14:52,859 --> 00:14:54,692
How does it feel to be
in this competition
449
00:14:54,794 --> 00:14:57,061
At this point in the game,
the last home chef?
450
00:14:57,163 --> 00:14:58,563
- It is surreal.
451
00:14:58,632 --> 00:15:00,498
- What an opportunity, huh?
- Exactly.
452
00:15:00,600 --> 00:15:02,100
The farther I get
in this competition,
453
00:15:02,135 --> 00:15:05,536
The more I get to learn
and the more I push myself.
454
00:15:05,639 --> 00:15:07,338
- What drives you?
- I just love
455
00:15:07,373 --> 00:15:10,475
That I will never be finished
tasting all the food
456
00:15:10,543 --> 00:15:11,542
In the world.
- Yes!
457
00:15:11,611 --> 00:15:12,744
- And I wanna continue
doing that.
458
00:15:12,812 --> 00:15:14,145
- Yes.
- I can't believe
459
00:15:14,180 --> 00:15:16,180
I'm the last home cook
standing.
460
00:15:16,216 --> 00:15:18,750
Knowing that I left my job
to be here,
461
00:15:18,785 --> 00:15:20,385
It would mean the world to me
462
00:15:20,420 --> 00:15:22,220
If I could get
to the semifinal.
463
00:15:22,255 --> 00:15:23,788
- You're working
a lot more organized
464
00:15:23,823 --> 00:15:25,223
Than the first time I saw you
in the kitchen.
465
00:15:25,258 --> 00:15:26,491
- I'm so relieved, chef.
466
00:15:26,593 --> 00:15:29,027
[dramatic musical sting]
467
00:15:29,062 --> 00:15:30,495
- Think about how
you're utilizing
468
00:15:30,597 --> 00:15:32,297
The next 15 minutes, right?
469
00:15:32,399 --> 00:15:34,499
Crucial.
- Yes, chef.
470
00:15:34,601 --> 00:15:36,935
- Don't over think it.
Just sear it.
471
00:15:37,037 --> 00:15:39,470
Just let it cook, nuri.
Just let it cook.
472
00:15:39,506 --> 00:15:41,472
Okay?
- I'm just about there.
473
00:15:41,508 --> 00:15:42,874
- Even though I've never
worked with it,
474
00:15:42,909 --> 00:15:45,476
I know that venison is
a beautiful piece of meat.
475
00:15:45,512 --> 00:15:48,379
If executed properly,
it can be a showstopper.
476
00:15:48,481 --> 00:15:51,282
[suspenseful music]
477
00:15:51,351 --> 00:15:53,084
- You grabbed
such great ingredients
478
00:15:53,153 --> 00:15:55,253
That you almost really never
see them together
479
00:15:55,355 --> 00:15:57,555
Because they're both stars,
right?
480
00:15:57,590 --> 00:15:58,790
- Yeah.
- So the key here is gonna be,
481
00:15:58,858 --> 00:16:00,224
"how do you bring
these two together?"
482
00:16:00,327 --> 00:16:02,093
- I'm thinking there's nothing
that can go wrong here.
483
00:16:02,162 --> 00:16:04,829
I've got rib eye.
I've got scallops.
484
00:16:04,898 --> 00:16:06,064
This is gonna be great.
485
00:16:06,099 --> 00:16:09,067
I'm about to break
this curse of the token.
486
00:16:09,102 --> 00:16:11,302
If it's gonna be
a next level surf and turf,
487
00:16:11,338 --> 00:16:12,437
We're gonna make it next level.
488
00:16:12,505 --> 00:16:15,073
- Okay.
- It needs to be perfect.
489
00:16:15,141 --> 00:16:16,774
- Are these
two different sauces?
490
00:16:16,876 --> 00:16:18,309
- These are gonna be two
different sauces that I got--
491
00:16:18,345 --> 00:16:20,278
- Okay. All right. Okay.
- We're gonna have one
492
00:16:20,347 --> 00:16:21,379
To glaze the lamb with
493
00:16:21,448 --> 00:16:22,814
And one that's gonna go
with the prawns,
494
00:16:22,916 --> 00:16:24,182
Since they are gonna be
cornstarch fried, these guys.
495
00:16:24,250 --> 00:16:25,450
- Okay.
- I'm trying not
496
00:16:25,552 --> 00:16:27,752
To overcomplicate this,
but I can't help it.
497
00:16:27,821 --> 00:16:30,088
We're getting judged
on perfection at this point,
498
00:16:30,190 --> 00:16:32,824
And so I gotta just tow
the line like a trapeze act.
499
00:16:32,892 --> 00:16:34,425
- Bring it in a little bit.
You have so many ideas.
500
00:16:34,461 --> 00:16:35,727
You know how to do all of it.
- Yeah.
501
00:16:35,829 --> 00:16:37,261
- You got, like,
four dishes here.
502
00:16:37,297 --> 00:16:38,930
Okay?
- Yeah, I got it.
503
00:16:39,032 --> 00:16:42,133
- I love this idea,
crispy prawns, gamey lamb.
504
00:16:42,235 --> 00:16:44,602
It can work.
He knows his flavors.
505
00:16:44,671 --> 00:16:46,871
He's got, like,
three sauces working.
506
00:16:46,940 --> 00:16:49,907
Typical chris, he's just gotta
bring it together.
507
00:16:49,976 --> 00:16:52,710
Omi, she's got a gold mine
of ingredients.
508
00:16:52,746 --> 00:16:55,179
It's all the makings
of a top level dish,
509
00:16:55,281 --> 00:16:58,082
But can she bring it together?
510
00:16:58,151 --> 00:17:00,418
- Steak's moving? Yes? Good.
511
00:17:00,520 --> 00:17:02,920
- I definitely do a lot
of turf,
512
00:17:03,023 --> 00:17:04,889
But cooking fish
is always tricky.
513
00:17:04,991 --> 00:17:06,457
There's not, like,
medium-rare, medium.
514
00:17:06,493 --> 00:17:07,959
It's either you nail it
or you don't,
515
00:17:08,061 --> 00:17:10,294
And so I'm concerned
about a few things here.
516
00:17:10,363 --> 00:17:12,230
- The calamari--
- I should open 'em up?
517
00:17:12,298 --> 00:17:13,698
- Well, 'cause then that way
you can just them
518
00:17:13,733 --> 00:17:16,367
Nice and crispy, and then
that just sort of gets it
519
00:17:16,469 --> 00:17:18,102
Even more crispier.
- Oui, chef.
520
00:17:18,138 --> 00:17:20,071
- Hey, I never wanna put
too much pressure on you
521
00:17:20,106 --> 00:17:21,305
But it's only you and me left.
522
00:17:21,341 --> 00:17:22,373
You know that, right?
- Oui, chef.
523
00:17:22,509 --> 00:17:23,708
- There's a target
on both our backs.
524
00:17:23,743 --> 00:17:24,909
- Yes, there is.
- Those judges want me
525
00:17:24,944 --> 00:17:26,744
To be left with nobody in here.
526
00:17:26,813 --> 00:17:28,046
Just forget that.
527
00:17:28,148 --> 00:17:29,981
- I know I'm chef ramsay's
last chef standing,
528
00:17:30,016 --> 00:17:31,616
So it's a lot of pressure.
529
00:17:31,718 --> 00:17:34,385
I just wanna show him
that I have what it takes
530
00:17:34,421 --> 00:17:35,987
To get to the top.
531
00:17:36,022 --> 00:17:38,389
- Okay, ladies, we're down
to ten minutes to go, okay?
532
00:17:38,425 --> 00:17:40,158
- Ten minutes to go, heard.
- Ten minutes, yes?
533
00:17:40,226 --> 00:17:41,325
- Yes, chef.
534
00:17:41,428 --> 00:17:43,061
- Is our rib cap working?
- Yes, chef.
535
00:17:43,129 --> 00:17:44,695
- So that's still way under,
okay?
536
00:17:44,798 --> 00:17:47,432
That's still raw,
so turn that gas on.
537
00:17:47,500 --> 00:17:49,667
Let's go. Damn, damn, damn.
538
00:17:49,736 --> 00:17:51,069
- It's definitely stressful,
539
00:17:51,104 --> 00:17:53,071
Focusing on two proteins,
540
00:17:53,106 --> 00:17:55,907
And this rib cap
is still undercooked.
541
00:17:55,975 --> 00:17:57,308
Not what I wanna hear. [sighs]
542
00:17:57,343 --> 00:17:59,644
- I said the secret
of that is in the resting.
543
00:17:59,712 --> 00:18:02,580
We gotta cook it first before
it rests, obviously, yes?
544
00:18:02,615 --> 00:18:04,348
Let's go, guys.
- I am definitely
545
00:18:04,417 --> 00:18:05,349
Regretting this choice.
546
00:18:05,418 --> 00:18:06,584
- Touch that again.
- Yeah.
547
00:18:06,619 --> 00:18:07,985
- That's raw,
not even rare yet.
548
00:18:08,054 --> 00:18:09,587
- I don't know what I'm doing.
549
00:18:09,656 --> 00:18:10,721
- [bleep] hell.
550
00:18:14,928 --> 00:18:16,360
[dramatic music]
551
00:18:16,463 --> 00:18:18,229
- Let that sit in there now
and just baste it.
552
00:18:18,298 --> 00:18:20,264
It's easy to let it rest
in there.
553
00:18:20,300 --> 00:18:21,732
Just don't slice it too thin.
554
00:18:21,835 --> 00:18:23,501
- Until I slice the rib cap,
555
00:18:23,570 --> 00:18:24,635
I don't know how it's looking.
556
00:18:24,704 --> 00:18:25,837
I gotta wait
till the last minute.
557
00:18:25,905 --> 00:18:27,939
Be careful there, yes?
- Yes, chef.
558
00:18:27,974 --> 00:18:29,340
♪ ♪
559
00:18:29,409 --> 00:18:31,742
- Five minutes, guys.
Last five minutes, yes?
560
00:18:31,778 --> 00:18:32,944
Both: Yes, chef.
561
00:18:33,012 --> 00:18:34,145
- How we doing, mehreen?
- Good, chef.
562
00:18:34,214 --> 00:18:35,413
- Make sure it makes sense,
okay?
563
00:18:35,515 --> 00:18:37,014
The tuna makes sense.
The veal makes sense.
564
00:18:37,117 --> 00:18:38,950
You're really storytelling
in your dish, okay?
565
00:18:38,985 --> 00:18:40,418
- Okay.
- You know what I mean by that?
566
00:18:40,520 --> 00:18:42,053
- Everything has, like,
a purpose in the overall--
567
00:18:42,155 --> 00:18:43,187
- Absolutely.
568
00:18:43,223 --> 00:18:44,622
Please don't overcomplicate
this.
569
00:18:44,724 --> 00:18:47,024
- I know that I've killed it
before in the basement,
570
00:18:47,093 --> 00:18:49,994
But to pull together a dish
that I've never made before
571
00:18:50,063 --> 00:18:51,662
Or a protein
I've never cooked before,
572
00:18:51,731 --> 00:18:53,197
I feel more pressure than ever.
573
00:18:53,266 --> 00:18:54,432
- Let's go, nuri.
574
00:18:54,467 --> 00:18:55,700
Do you have your--everything--
- just about.
575
00:18:55,802 --> 00:18:57,001
I'm just trying
to visualize everything.
576
00:18:57,103 --> 00:18:58,336
I got my venison,
I got my hash,
577
00:18:58,438 --> 00:18:59,704
I've got my carrots.
578
00:18:59,806 --> 00:19:00,938
- You're moving too much,
but not
579
00:19:01,007 --> 00:19:03,241
With intentionality, nuri.
- Yes, chef.
580
00:19:03,343 --> 00:19:05,743
- Come on, guys. Let's go.
581
00:19:05,778 --> 00:19:08,179
- Two minutes remain.
- Two minutes, heard.
582
00:19:08,214 --> 00:19:09,814
- Both of you have
so many components
583
00:19:09,849 --> 00:19:11,015
To get on this dish.
584
00:19:11,050 --> 00:19:12,216
- Heard that, chef.
585
00:19:12,285 --> 00:19:13,784
- Visually, you got this?
- Yes, chef.
586
00:19:13,820 --> 00:19:15,119
- Make sure you cut
that string off of there.
587
00:19:15,221 --> 00:19:16,254
- Yes.
- Okay, I've been fired
588
00:19:16,322 --> 00:19:17,655
From a place for that, okay?
589
00:19:17,724 --> 00:19:18,923
- Ooh, no.
590
00:19:19,025 --> 00:19:20,658
I don't wanna get fired today,
chef.
591
00:19:20,727 --> 00:19:22,827
- 90 seconds, ladies. Let's go.
592
00:19:22,896 --> 00:19:24,295
- Take your time.
Let the knife do the work.
593
00:19:25,498 --> 00:19:28,933
- I don't know how rib cap
is even supposed to look.
594
00:19:29,035 --> 00:19:31,435
I'm just hoping
it's cooked properly.
595
00:19:31,504 --> 00:19:32,870
- There you go. Beautiful.
596
00:19:32,906 --> 00:19:33,938
Lovely.
597
00:19:33,973 --> 00:19:35,139
[suspenseful music]
598
00:19:35,208 --> 00:19:36,340
- One minute left.
599
00:19:36,409 --> 00:19:38,543
Tap it here first.
- Yes, chef.
600
00:19:38,578 --> 00:19:40,711
- This is nice.
Love that, mehreen.
601
00:19:40,747 --> 00:19:41,846
I see the dish coming together.
602
00:19:41,948 --> 00:19:43,014
- I see it.
- Great.
603
00:19:43,116 --> 00:19:44,382
- I'm loving it.
- That's all that matters.
604
00:19:44,450 --> 00:19:45,950
- The past few challenges,
605
00:19:45,985 --> 00:19:48,019
I've been picked
for my plating,
606
00:19:48,087 --> 00:19:50,254
So I definitely feel a little
bit more nervous than usual
607
00:19:50,390 --> 00:19:52,590
About my final presentation.
608
00:19:52,625 --> 00:19:54,992
♪ ♪
609
00:19:55,061 --> 00:19:57,128
- Platform's here, guys!
610
00:19:58,331 --> 00:20:00,131
Get these plates done.
611
00:20:00,233 --> 00:20:01,732
Come on!
Don't miss the platform.
612
00:20:01,834 --> 00:20:03,334
Okay? Keep going.
613
00:20:03,436 --> 00:20:07,071
Five, four, three, two, one.
614
00:20:07,140 --> 00:20:08,105
- All right, I'm happy
with that.
615
00:20:08,174 --> 00:20:09,974
I'm happy with that.
616
00:20:10,076 --> 00:20:11,742
- Ten, let's go.
617
00:20:11,844 --> 00:20:14,278
Let's go.
618
00:20:14,314 --> 00:20:18,749
Five, four, three, two, one.
619
00:20:18,818 --> 00:20:20,551
The platform's moving.
Well done.
620
00:20:20,620 --> 00:20:21,586
Come on. Heads up.
- Whoo!
621
00:20:21,621 --> 00:20:22,653
- Well done.
- [sighs]
622
00:20:22,755 --> 00:20:24,956
- Man, good job.
- [exhales]
623
00:20:24,991 --> 00:20:26,324
- The platform's here!
624
00:20:26,392 --> 00:20:27,658
Platform's here, omi.
625
00:20:27,760 --> 00:20:29,860
Yo, are we gonna break
the curse of the time token?
626
00:20:29,963 --> 00:20:30,995
- We're breakin' the curse!
627
00:20:31,030 --> 00:20:32,830
- We're breaking the curse.
Let's go.
628
00:20:35,101 --> 00:20:36,601
- Whew!
- Good job.
629
00:20:36,636 --> 00:20:38,569
- Whoo!
630
00:20:38,638 --> 00:20:39,604
- Good job.
- Good job, omi.
631
00:20:39,639 --> 00:20:40,638
Good job, omi.
- You too, sir.
632
00:20:40,673 --> 00:20:41,872
- Good job.
- Thank you, chef.
633
00:20:41,941 --> 00:20:44,875
[tense music]
634
00:20:44,944 --> 00:20:51,983
♪ ♪
635
00:20:53,886 --> 00:20:55,720
- Wow. Okay, well done.
636
00:20:55,755 --> 00:20:57,688
A modern take
on a surf and turf.
637
00:20:57,757 --> 00:20:58,923
Difficult.
638
00:20:58,958 --> 00:21:00,191
Now, by the looks of things,
639
00:21:00,293 --> 00:21:02,026
Some of you got
really creative,
640
00:21:02,061 --> 00:21:05,830
And some of you
were somewhat struggling.
641
00:21:05,865 --> 00:21:07,798
Richard, nyesha, shall we?
- Yes, please.
642
00:21:07,867 --> 00:21:09,133
- Let's.
- Let's start, uh,
643
00:21:09,235 --> 00:21:10,301
In the basement.
Nyesha, please,
644
00:21:10,403 --> 00:21:11,636
What do we have?
- First up,
645
00:21:11,671 --> 00:21:13,104
We have a venison.
646
00:21:13,206 --> 00:21:16,474
This is roasted,
and it has a crispy oyster,
647
00:21:16,509 --> 00:21:18,175
Finished with
the glazed carrots
648
00:21:18,278 --> 00:21:19,443
And red pepper.
649
00:21:19,512 --> 00:21:21,279
- Mm, I mean,
it's a tough grab,
650
00:21:21,347 --> 00:21:22,480
That, venison and oyster.
651
00:21:22,548 --> 00:21:23,981
Odd combination.
652
00:21:24,083 --> 00:21:25,783
Let's see how it tastes,
shall we?
653
00:21:25,885 --> 00:21:30,321
♪ ♪
654
00:21:30,390 --> 00:21:34,058
Venison, you know,
it's quite rare...
655
00:21:34,160 --> 00:21:36,661
But it's actually--
it's melting in my mouth.
656
00:21:36,763 --> 00:21:38,663
So that's cooked beautifully.
657
00:21:38,765 --> 00:21:40,798
- Oh, yeah.
658
00:21:40,833 --> 00:21:43,167
Like, I'm just--I'll keep
playing that back in my head.
659
00:21:43,236 --> 00:21:45,102
"the venison has melted
in my mouth."
660
00:21:45,204 --> 00:21:46,604
[laughs]
661
00:21:48,608 --> 00:21:52,009
- However, oysters feel
a little bit sort of strange,
662
00:21:52,078 --> 00:21:53,678
So it's a bit
of a strange combination.
663
00:21:53,713 --> 00:21:55,112
Is it good enough?
664
00:21:55,148 --> 00:21:56,447
Uh, I'm uncertain yet.
665
00:21:56,516 --> 00:21:57,848
- Yeah, the venison
and the vegetables,
666
00:21:57,917 --> 00:21:59,450
Really, really nice fall dish.
667
00:21:59,519 --> 00:22:02,253
The oyster's not connecting
to the dish.
668
00:22:02,355 --> 00:22:03,821
- Damn it, damn it,
damn it, damn it.
669
00:22:03,890 --> 00:22:05,222
I thought I did so well.
670
00:22:05,291 --> 00:22:08,192
I'm hoping I've done enough,
but at this point,
671
00:22:08,261 --> 00:22:09,794
All of the dishes
will be amazing,
672
00:22:09,862 --> 00:22:13,064
So I know it's very little room
for error.
673
00:22:13,132 --> 00:22:17,668
- So next up we have
a veal chop with a tuna belly.
674
00:22:17,704 --> 00:22:19,337
This is served
with a spicy tomato sauce
675
00:22:19,439 --> 00:22:21,906
In the center
and charred cabbage leaves
676
00:22:21,974 --> 00:22:24,241
With a corn
and carrot succotash.
677
00:22:24,310 --> 00:22:26,344
- It almost looks
like a sort of salad of tuna.
678
00:22:26,446 --> 00:22:28,479
I hope it tastes better
than it looks.
679
00:22:28,548 --> 00:22:30,147
- Ooh, this sucks.
680
00:22:30,216 --> 00:22:32,950
This is not
what I was expecting to hear.
681
00:22:33,019 --> 00:22:35,586
I can feel my heart drop
to my stomach.
682
00:22:35,655 --> 00:22:37,455
I do not wanna go home.
683
00:22:37,557 --> 00:22:41,859
♪ ♪
684
00:22:41,961 --> 00:22:43,060
- It does feel disjointed.
685
00:22:43,162 --> 00:22:45,162
It's just the tuna
and the veal,
686
00:22:45,231 --> 00:22:47,298
And then even the vegetables
sort of just are
687
00:22:47,400 --> 00:22:48,566
Tossed together on this plate.
688
00:22:48,634 --> 00:22:50,034
- The veal's slightly dry.
689
00:22:50,103 --> 00:22:51,168
Tuna's delicious.
690
00:22:51,237 --> 00:22:52,670
We're stuck halfway,
unfortunately.
691
00:22:52,772 --> 00:22:57,041
- I just wish it looked more
of a cohesive plate.
692
00:22:59,078 --> 00:23:01,946
- Shall we move to the dishes
in the middle floor?
693
00:23:01,981 --> 00:23:03,748
This is a new york strip
694
00:23:03,783 --> 00:23:06,984
Served with a salt-and-pepper
squid on top.
695
00:23:07,053 --> 00:23:09,553
Carrots are sautéed
in bacon fat,
696
00:23:09,622 --> 00:23:11,555
Potatoes sautéed also
in the bacon fat,
697
00:23:11,624 --> 00:23:13,357
Then a beautiful little demi.
698
00:23:13,426 --> 00:23:15,459
- Visually, this looks
like a modern version
699
00:23:15,495 --> 00:23:16,494
Of a surf and turf.
700
00:23:16,596 --> 00:23:18,295
- Deep-fried squid
looks phenomenal.
701
00:23:18,398 --> 00:23:20,865
- Mm-hmm. Please, dig in.
702
00:23:22,702 --> 00:23:26,137
- The squid...
703
00:23:26,239 --> 00:23:28,839
Is really a great costar here
to the roasted meat.
704
00:23:28,908 --> 00:23:30,908
You're getting
that salt-and-pepper flavor.
705
00:23:30,977 --> 00:23:33,644
This is cohesive.
- I get pronounced beef flavor.
706
00:23:33,713 --> 00:23:34,812
I get amazing texture
707
00:23:34,914 --> 00:23:36,414
Coming from the crispiness
of the squid.
708
00:23:36,516 --> 00:23:40,151
When I think about a reimagined
surf and turf, this is it.
709
00:23:40,219 --> 00:23:42,386
- I'm happy for this individual
'cause it's cooked beautifully,
710
00:23:42,422 --> 00:23:44,188
And it's properly thought out.
711
00:23:44,257 --> 00:23:45,256
Good job.
712
00:23:45,358 --> 00:23:46,590
- I have to keep
a straight face,
713
00:23:46,626 --> 00:23:49,026
But I'm like--inside,
I'm like, "aah."
714
00:23:49,095 --> 00:23:52,430
- Next one, quite possibly
two of the toughest grabs:
715
00:23:52,498 --> 00:23:55,566
A rib cap followed by octopus,
716
00:23:55,635 --> 00:23:57,768
And the sauce
is a thyme reduction.
717
00:23:57,837 --> 00:23:58,769
- Visually, I like it.
718
00:23:58,838 --> 00:24:00,171
It's a restaurant-style
plating.
719
00:24:00,239 --> 00:24:01,939
The sauce did sort of run
all over the place.
720
00:24:02,008 --> 00:24:04,141
I don't know
if it reduced enough.
721
00:24:04,210 --> 00:24:06,944
- Mm, dig in, please.
722
00:24:07,013 --> 00:24:11,582
♪ ♪
723
00:24:11,617 --> 00:24:14,518
- Chef blais looks like
he's really struggling.
724
00:24:14,587 --> 00:24:16,020
Oh, here we go.
725
00:24:16,055 --> 00:24:17,421
I'm not ready to go home.
726
00:24:17,457 --> 00:24:19,990
I have not done
all I can do here,
727
00:24:20,026 --> 00:24:22,326
But this isn't
looking good for me.
728
00:24:22,428 --> 00:24:24,595
♪ ♪
729
00:24:28,367 --> 00:24:31,268
[suspenseful music]
730
00:24:31,337 --> 00:24:33,137
♪ ♪
731
00:24:33,239 --> 00:24:34,271
- Wow.
732
00:24:34,340 --> 00:24:36,373
Tough challenge
and tough proteins.
733
00:24:36,476 --> 00:24:38,042
The steak is undercooked.
734
00:24:38,110 --> 00:24:39,710
The octopus, you either
cook it really quick
735
00:24:39,745 --> 00:24:41,579
If it's sliced thin,
or you cook it forever,
736
00:24:41,681 --> 00:24:42,746
Pressure cooker, braise.
737
00:24:42,815 --> 00:24:44,482
I know you don't have time
to do that.
738
00:24:44,550 --> 00:24:46,951
- Unfortunately,
I'm having to chew
739
00:24:46,986 --> 00:24:49,186
On both the surf
and the turf components
740
00:24:49,255 --> 00:24:51,255
Of this dish quite a bit.
741
00:24:51,357 --> 00:24:52,423
I love the visuals.
742
00:24:52,525 --> 00:24:55,226
The octopus,
when you're not cooking it
743
00:24:55,261 --> 00:24:57,661
In a pressure cooker,
you've gotta remove that skin,
744
00:24:57,797 --> 00:24:59,864
'cause it's just
like chewing gum.
745
00:24:59,966 --> 00:25:01,665
- I'm hoping and praying
that I did enough
746
00:25:01,701 --> 00:25:03,734
To at least just stay
in the middle kitchen.
747
00:25:03,836 --> 00:25:06,704
I do not wanna go
to that elimination.
748
00:25:06,739 --> 00:25:09,406
- Richard, should we head
to the top floor?
749
00:25:09,509 --> 00:25:11,942
- Over here, we have
a roasted lamb
750
00:25:11,978 --> 00:25:15,446
With a crispy prawn
and a prawn bordelaise
751
00:25:15,548 --> 00:25:16,981
With some roasted carrots.
752
00:25:17,049 --> 00:25:19,383
- The bone marrow is worked
into the sauce as well,
753
00:25:19,418 --> 00:25:21,318
So there's a lot
of sauce work going on here.
754
00:25:21,387 --> 00:25:22,419
- Lamb rack and shrimp,
755
00:25:22,488 --> 00:25:24,188
I haven't seen that before
756
00:25:24,223 --> 00:25:25,890
On a surf and turf.
757
00:25:25,992 --> 00:25:27,791
- Lamb and prawns--
758
00:25:27,827 --> 00:25:29,293
In this case, it does--
it does work.
759
00:25:29,395 --> 00:25:32,296
- The sweetness from the shrimp
760
00:25:32,398 --> 00:25:34,098
Complements the lamb
and that gaminess
761
00:25:34,200 --> 00:25:35,699
Really beautiful,
a flavor profile
762
00:25:35,801 --> 00:25:37,268
That actually,
I've never experienced.
763
00:25:37,336 --> 00:25:38,469
- Lamb's cooked beautifully.
764
00:25:38,504 --> 00:25:39,637
Let's get that
absolutely clear.
765
00:25:39,672 --> 00:25:41,639
Bordelaise sauce, exceptional.
766
00:25:41,707 --> 00:25:43,274
- Here we go!
767
00:25:43,309 --> 00:25:45,109
That's how my brain works,
768
00:25:45,144 --> 00:25:47,144
Just pulling random flavors
together.
769
00:25:47,246 --> 00:25:49,146
That's my superpower
as a chef.
770
00:25:49,215 --> 00:25:51,515
- Over here,
we have a rolled rib eye
771
00:25:51,551 --> 00:25:53,350
With a scuba-dived scallop,
772
00:25:53,419 --> 00:25:54,852
Corn and potato chowder,
773
00:25:54,954 --> 00:25:56,587
The carrots,
and some swiss chard.
774
00:25:56,622 --> 00:25:58,389
- Visually, I'm not too sure
if I'm getting an appetizer
775
00:25:58,457 --> 00:25:59,790
And entrée in one.
776
00:25:59,825 --> 00:26:01,425
I need to see if that works,
777
00:26:01,460 --> 00:26:04,328
Serving a soup and a rib eye
at the same time.
778
00:26:04,430 --> 00:26:09,867
♪ ♪
779
00:26:09,902 --> 00:26:11,869
So, frustratingly,
the rib eye is drowned
780
00:26:11,904 --> 00:26:15,739
By the overwhelming creaminess
of the chowder.
781
00:26:15,808 --> 00:26:17,174
What a shame.
782
00:26:17,276 --> 00:26:19,743
- When we think about
a reimagined surf and turf,
783
00:26:19,812 --> 00:26:21,345
Are you celebrating the surf,
784
00:26:21,414 --> 00:26:22,846
Or are you celebrating
the turf?
785
00:26:22,949 --> 00:26:24,381
Individually, they're great,
786
00:26:24,450 --> 00:26:27,184
But together, it's not really
making sense.
787
00:26:27,219 --> 00:26:29,019
- It's a gut punch.
788
00:26:29,088 --> 00:26:31,822
I feel like the days of hoping
789
00:26:31,857 --> 00:26:34,758
That someone else had
a worse dish are long gone.
790
00:26:36,395 --> 00:26:38,929
- Combining two proteins
is a tall order.
791
00:26:39,031 --> 00:26:40,931
Some of you did it well.
792
00:26:41,033 --> 00:26:44,068
Others absolutely struggled.
793
00:26:44,103 --> 00:26:45,803
We've got a lot to think about.
794
00:26:45,871 --> 00:26:47,538
Give us a moment, please.
795
00:26:47,640 --> 00:26:50,541
[soft tense music]
796
00:26:50,643 --> 00:26:54,511
♪ ♪
797
00:26:54,547 --> 00:26:56,513
Highlight for me
is the new york strip
798
00:26:56,582 --> 00:26:57,514
With the salt-and-pepper
squid.
799
00:26:57,550 --> 00:26:58,515
- Yeah, that was delicious.
800
00:26:58,551 --> 00:26:59,984
- Squid was so seasoned well.
801
00:27:00,086 --> 00:27:01,685
It was a perfect costar.
802
00:27:01,787 --> 00:27:04,421
- That prawn
and bone marrow dish
803
00:27:04,457 --> 00:27:06,123
With the lamb--it was delish.
804
00:27:06,225 --> 00:27:08,525
- Yeah, and a lot
of these dishes had both stars
805
00:27:08,628 --> 00:27:10,361
Just bangin' heads.
- Let's talk about
806
00:27:10,463 --> 00:27:12,696
The veal and the tuna.
807
00:27:12,732 --> 00:27:13,897
- Really disappointing.
808
00:27:13,966 --> 00:27:15,432
- That sauce was so strong.
809
00:27:15,501 --> 00:27:16,900
- Yeah, what a shame.
810
00:27:17,036 --> 00:27:18,702
Strange combination,
but you're in the basement,
811
00:27:18,738 --> 00:27:20,137
And you've got oysters
and venison.
812
00:27:20,239 --> 00:27:22,206
The venison was delicious.
813
00:27:22,308 --> 00:27:23,674
- Yeah.
- That dish lacked sauce.
814
00:27:23,743 --> 00:27:24,775
- Totally.
- You're looking for something
815
00:27:24,877 --> 00:27:25,943
To bring the surf
and the turf together.
816
00:27:26,012 --> 00:27:27,211
- Yeah.
- Of course.
817
00:27:27,313 --> 00:27:28,712
- But there's not much left
on the platform
818
00:27:28,781 --> 00:27:30,447
When it comes
down to the basement.
819
00:27:33,452 --> 00:27:35,219
- Scallops and rib eye.
There were three dishes there.
820
00:27:35,287 --> 00:27:36,620
Roasted scallop,
beautifully done,
821
00:27:36,656 --> 00:27:38,088
Clam chowder,
and a huge rib eye.
822
00:27:38,190 --> 00:27:39,957
That was
a clash of the titans there.
823
00:27:40,026 --> 00:27:41,625
- Yes.
- Trying to break the curse
824
00:27:41,661 --> 00:27:45,195
Of the stupid token.
- Oh, my god. That thing...
825
00:27:45,264 --> 00:27:46,797
- The one to me, gordon,
826
00:27:46,866 --> 00:27:50,300
That was tough to figure out
and tough to eat
827
00:27:50,403 --> 00:27:52,269
Was the octopus
and the rib cap.
828
00:27:52,338 --> 00:27:54,038
- Oh, my gosh,
quite literally.
829
00:27:54,073 --> 00:27:55,706
- This individual tonight
somewhat panicked.
830
00:27:55,741 --> 00:27:57,307
Both: Mm.
- And it showed on the plate,
831
00:27:57,343 --> 00:27:58,876
Didn't it?
- It did. It really did.
832
00:27:58,911 --> 00:28:00,711
- Totally.
- It's not easy at this point.
833
00:28:00,746 --> 00:28:02,980
This was a tough challenge.
- Mm-hmm.
834
00:28:03,015 --> 00:28:05,015
- Tough choice.
835
00:28:05,751 --> 00:28:06,784
- The worst part.
836
00:28:07,820 --> 00:28:13,791
♪ ♪
837
00:28:13,859 --> 00:28:14,892
- Okay, chefs.
838
00:28:14,994 --> 00:28:17,094
Absolutely not
an easy decision tonight.
839
00:28:17,163 --> 00:28:22,366
And in fact, only one dish will
be moving to the top floor,
840
00:28:22,468 --> 00:28:25,335
And that dish was...
841
00:28:25,438 --> 00:28:28,539
The new york strip and squid,
tucker.
842
00:28:28,574 --> 00:28:30,541
[applause]
843
00:28:30,609 --> 00:28:32,109
[inspiring music]
844
00:28:32,144 --> 00:28:33,944
Dynamite dish.
I'd have it on my menu,
845
00:28:33,979 --> 00:28:35,612
Uh, tomorrow, quite honestly.
846
00:28:35,715 --> 00:28:37,181
Good job.
- [exhales] thank you, chefs.
847
00:28:37,249 --> 00:28:40,117
I got the top dish,
another win.
848
00:28:40,186 --> 00:28:42,352
I am the only one
on the top level
849
00:28:42,421 --> 00:28:43,620
In the next challenge.
I'll have
850
00:28:43,689 --> 00:28:46,290
That big-ass, beautiful
kitchen all to myself.
851
00:28:46,392 --> 00:28:47,991
- Chris, really good job.
852
00:28:48,027 --> 00:28:51,095
But there are only great chefs
left in this competition.
853
00:28:51,197 --> 00:28:53,864
We're getting down
to the tiniest of details now.
854
00:28:53,899 --> 00:28:57,267
Three dishes tonight
that we felt missed the mark.
855
00:28:57,336 --> 00:29:00,671
The first dish
that will be cooking
856
00:29:00,740 --> 00:29:06,176
In the elimination tonight
was the tuna and veal chop.
857
00:29:06,212 --> 00:29:09,580
Mehreen, it just sort of lacked
858
00:29:09,615 --> 00:29:11,782
The understanding
of a surf and turf.
859
00:29:11,817 --> 00:29:13,550
- This is
my third elimination.
860
00:29:13,619 --> 00:29:14,618
I've done it before.
861
00:29:14,653 --> 00:29:15,652
I can do it again.
862
00:29:15,721 --> 00:29:18,689
I'm ready to do
the dance again.
863
00:29:18,791 --> 00:29:21,825
My eyes are already set
on being in the top five.
864
00:29:21,894 --> 00:29:25,696
- The second dish
that missed the mark completely
865
00:29:25,731 --> 00:29:30,300
Was the rib cap and octopus.
866
00:29:30,369 --> 00:29:33,337
Pilar, this wasn't
your best dish,
867
00:29:33,439 --> 00:29:37,608
And I know you can do
much better.
868
00:29:37,710 --> 00:29:38,742
- I try to push myself
869
00:29:38,778 --> 00:29:41,178
And not stay
in my comfort zone,
870
00:29:41,280 --> 00:29:42,813
And that backfired today.
871
00:29:42,915 --> 00:29:44,815
I just bit off
more than I could chew.
872
00:29:44,917 --> 00:29:49,586
- The third and final dish
in for elimination is...
873
00:29:49,622 --> 00:29:51,588
♪ ♪
874
00:29:54,894 --> 00:29:56,326
[tense music]
875
00:29:56,428 --> 00:30:01,331
- The third and final dish
in for elimination is...
876
00:30:01,433 --> 00:30:03,801
The scallops and rib eye.
877
00:30:03,869 --> 00:30:07,905
Omi, it was like three dishes
trying to work as one
878
00:30:08,007 --> 00:30:10,040
And just too much on there.
879
00:30:10,109 --> 00:30:11,375
It's so rich.
880
00:30:11,477 --> 00:30:13,310
- The fact that I was not able
to pick up
881
00:30:13,345 --> 00:30:15,312
On the richness of both
of these proteins
882
00:30:15,347 --> 00:30:17,347
Makes me so upset.
883
00:30:17,383 --> 00:30:19,149
How did I not see that coming?
884
00:30:19,218 --> 00:30:21,552
- The good news is,
all three of you
885
00:30:21,620 --> 00:30:23,987
Have got a chance
to prove yourselves.
886
00:30:24,023 --> 00:30:27,191
Chris, chef stretch, great job.
887
00:30:27,226 --> 00:30:28,192
- Thank you, chef.
888
00:30:28,260 --> 00:30:29,560
- You guys will be kicking off
889
00:30:29,628 --> 00:30:31,428
The next stage
in this competition
890
00:30:31,463 --> 00:30:32,963
On the middle floor.
891
00:30:33,032 --> 00:30:34,164
Well done.
892
00:30:34,233 --> 00:30:35,232
- Top five, baby.
893
00:30:35,301 --> 00:30:37,568
One, two, three,
four, five, baby.
894
00:30:37,636 --> 00:30:41,238
♪ I'm out the basement,
I'm out the basement ♪
895
00:30:41,273 --> 00:30:43,540
♪ I'm out the basement, baby ♪
896
00:30:43,642 --> 00:30:44,541
- Okay. [sighs]
897
00:30:44,643 --> 00:30:46,543
That means, mehreen,
898
00:30:46,645 --> 00:30:48,245
Omi,
899
00:30:48,280 --> 00:30:49,780
And pilar,
900
00:30:49,882 --> 00:30:52,182
You'll have one last chance
901
00:30:52,284 --> 00:30:54,751
To save yourself
in this competition.
902
00:30:54,854 --> 00:30:55,886
You missed the mark today
903
00:30:55,955 --> 00:30:57,588
With your dishes
from the land and sea,
904
00:30:57,690 --> 00:31:00,157
So for today's
elimination cook-off,
905
00:31:00,226 --> 00:31:01,792
We're heading to the air
906
00:31:01,861 --> 00:31:07,397
As you tackle your best version
of a bird dish, understood?
907
00:31:07,466 --> 00:31:08,432
Both: Yes, chef.
908
00:31:08,500 --> 00:31:09,499
- Okay.
909
00:31:09,602 --> 00:31:11,235
Tucker, so here's the point
910
00:31:11,270 --> 00:31:13,437
I would tell you to usually
head off to the lounge,
911
00:31:13,472 --> 00:31:15,072
But since you're by yourself,
912
00:31:15,107 --> 00:31:16,840
Why don't you join us
in the elimination
913
00:31:16,909 --> 00:31:18,542
To watch the cook-off?
- Yes, chef.
914
00:31:18,644 --> 00:31:20,978
- Tucker, chris, and nuri,
915
00:31:21,080 --> 00:31:22,379
Please head to the elevator.
916
00:31:22,481 --> 00:31:24,548
- Yes, chef.
- See you upstairs shortly.
917
00:31:24,583 --> 00:31:26,550
- Thank you.
- Bye, nuri.
918
00:31:26,585 --> 00:31:27,885
Goodbye, mehreen.
919
00:31:32,191 --> 00:31:34,658
- At this point in the game,
everything's on the line.
920
00:31:34,760 --> 00:31:36,059
We got one pro chef,
921
00:31:36,161 --> 00:31:37,628
One social media chef,
922
00:31:37,663 --> 00:31:39,596
And we have one home cook.
923
00:31:39,632 --> 00:31:42,833
Someone who's really good
is going home tonight.
924
00:31:42,902 --> 00:31:44,701
- It's the time
to make it count, ladies.
925
00:31:44,803 --> 00:31:47,004
You know how it goes up there.
926
00:31:47,039 --> 00:31:49,072
Not an easy place to cook,
927
00:31:49,141 --> 00:31:51,341
But all three of you
have done it once already.
928
00:31:51,443 --> 00:31:53,277
All: Yes, chef.
929
00:31:53,312 --> 00:31:55,579
- Okay, I will meet you
upstairs shortly.
930
00:31:55,681 --> 00:31:56,880
- Good luck, ladies.
- Good luck, chefs.
931
00:31:56,916 --> 00:31:58,248
You got this, okay?
932
00:31:58,317 --> 00:31:59,383
- I'm not going home.
933
00:31:59,485 --> 00:32:00,384
I'm just frustrated
934
00:32:00,486 --> 00:32:01,652
That I have to prove it again,
935
00:32:01,754 --> 00:32:04,154
But I know I can be
a semifinalist.
936
00:32:04,223 --> 00:32:05,422
- Let's go.
937
00:32:05,457 --> 00:32:07,958
- I did not come
this far to let up now.
938
00:32:08,027 --> 00:32:09,059
I'm here to win,
939
00:32:09,094 --> 00:32:11,328
So I'm gonna fight my way
outta there
940
00:32:11,430 --> 00:32:12,663
Like I did the last time.
941
00:32:14,466 --> 00:32:15,699
- Let's go, you three.
- Whoo.
942
00:32:15,801 --> 00:32:16,867
- Let's go, you lot.
943
00:32:16,936 --> 00:32:20,470
- I'm going into this
throwing 'bows.
944
00:32:20,539 --> 00:32:21,672
I'm not going home yet.
945
00:32:21,740 --> 00:32:24,241
I need to cook
like it is the last time
946
00:32:24,310 --> 00:32:26,376
I will ever cook in my life.
[laughs]
947
00:32:26,478 --> 00:32:29,379
[dramatic music]
948
00:32:29,481 --> 00:32:32,950
♪ ♪
949
00:32:33,018 --> 00:32:35,585
- Omi, pilar, mehreen,
950
00:32:35,621 --> 00:32:36,987
Eye on the prize
951
00:32:37,056 --> 00:32:39,323
For that title
of next level chef, right?
952
00:32:39,391 --> 00:32:40,524
All: Yes, chef.
953
00:32:40,592 --> 00:32:42,426
- Let's do this.
- Let's go.
954
00:32:42,461 --> 00:32:44,628
- Hands on the elevator.
955
00:32:44,697 --> 00:32:46,697
- Relax.
- Let's go, you three.
956
00:32:46,799 --> 00:32:49,299
Another chance to stay in it.
Let's go.
957
00:32:49,401 --> 00:32:51,234
- Platform's on the move.
958
00:32:51,270 --> 00:32:53,837
[suspenseful music]
959
00:32:53,906 --> 00:32:55,439
[platform chimes]
go.
960
00:32:56,875 --> 00:32:58,442
- Mine.
- Ooh.
961
00:32:58,477 --> 00:33:01,211
- Frickin' omi jumped
at that chicken like mario.
962
00:33:02,982 --> 00:33:04,247
- I don't even have time
to be annoyed
963
00:33:04,350 --> 00:33:05,916
'cause that was so cool.
[laughs]
964
00:33:05,985 --> 00:33:07,751
- Grab your protein.
Build around it.
965
00:33:07,786 --> 00:33:10,020
Set it down on your station
if you need to.
966
00:33:11,256 --> 00:33:12,756
Squab, nice.
967
00:33:12,825 --> 00:33:14,825
- I just immediately go
to the squab.
968
00:33:14,860 --> 00:33:16,426
Never cooked a squab before,
969
00:33:16,462 --> 00:33:17,861
But this is a competition.
970
00:33:17,930 --> 00:33:19,997
I wanna show a range
of flavors,
971
00:33:20,065 --> 00:33:21,531
A range of protein.
972
00:33:21,633 --> 00:33:23,433
I don't wanna keep showing
the same thing
973
00:33:23,469 --> 00:33:24,534
Over and over again.
974
00:33:24,636 --> 00:33:26,269
- Pilar, what's the plan?
Oh, celery, yeah.
975
00:33:26,338 --> 00:33:29,139
- Maybe I'm thinking
a tomato fennel fondue,
976
00:33:29,141 --> 00:33:30,307
Celery root purée.
977
00:33:30,342 --> 00:33:31,375
- And think about squab, right?
978
00:33:31,477 --> 00:33:32,909
Flavors that balance
that out, right?
979
00:33:32,945 --> 00:33:34,511
Rich flavors with that squab
980
00:33:34,546 --> 00:33:36,013
To brighten it, right?
- Yes, chef.
981
00:33:36,115 --> 00:33:37,948
- It's a darker meat,
982
00:33:38,017 --> 00:33:39,483
Right, so you wanna balance
that out.
983
00:33:39,551 --> 00:33:41,585
- Yes, chef.
984
00:33:41,687 --> 00:33:42,753
- Omi, what's your plan?
985
00:33:42,788 --> 00:33:44,588
How are we cooking the chicken?
986
00:33:44,656 --> 00:33:46,857
- We are gonna be
searing it first...
987
00:33:46,959 --> 00:33:48,025
- Beautiful.
- And then finishing it off
988
00:33:48,127 --> 00:33:49,659
In the oven with the sofrito.
989
00:33:49,762 --> 00:33:51,194
- Excellent. Excellent.
990
00:33:51,230 --> 00:33:52,829
- This is a bird challenge.
991
00:33:52,865 --> 00:33:57,067
Chicken is very easy
to go on the dry side
992
00:33:57,169 --> 00:33:58,702
Or be undercooked.
993
00:33:58,804 --> 00:34:01,905
I need to make sure that this
chicken is cooked perfectly.
994
00:34:01,974 --> 00:34:03,273
- Get that sofrito started,
right?
995
00:34:03,342 --> 00:34:04,674
Build that depth
of flavor, chef.
996
00:34:04,743 --> 00:34:06,810
- Yes, chef.
997
00:34:06,912 --> 00:34:08,278
- Mehreen.
- Yes, chef.
998
00:34:08,347 --> 00:34:09,379
- What's the plan?
- I'm gonna do
999
00:34:09,415 --> 00:34:11,214
A tandoori-grilled
cornish game hen.
1000
00:34:11,316 --> 00:34:12,582
- Excellent.
- On a skewer.
1001
00:34:12,651 --> 00:34:14,317
And then I'm gonna start
on a dough for naan.
1002
00:34:14,386 --> 00:34:18,822
Making homemade naan,
tandoori cornish game hen,
1003
00:34:18,891 --> 00:34:22,592
And the fixings is impossible
in 30 minutes,
1004
00:34:22,661 --> 00:34:25,729
But the impossible has
to be possible today.
1005
00:34:26,832 --> 00:34:29,666
- 15 down, chefs. 15 left.
1006
00:34:29,701 --> 00:34:30,801
- 15, heard.
1007
00:34:30,869 --> 00:34:32,536
- 15, heard, chef.
1008
00:34:34,873 --> 00:34:35,906
- Yeah. I know, right?
1009
00:34:35,941 --> 00:34:38,775
- That's concerning.
- Just weird.
1010
00:34:38,877 --> 00:34:40,444
- Start thinking about
when you're dropping
1011
00:34:40,512 --> 00:34:42,145
Your proteins, right?
1012
00:34:42,214 --> 00:34:43,380
- Reenie, you got a pan
gettin' hot?
1013
00:34:43,482 --> 00:34:44,748
- I'm gonna grill the chicken.
1014
00:34:44,783 --> 00:34:46,149
- Okay. Nice, nice.
1015
00:34:46,185 --> 00:34:51,521
♪ ♪
1016
00:34:51,590 --> 00:34:53,657
- Okay, that is stickin'
like a [bleep].
1017
00:34:55,194 --> 00:34:56,827
I've never used
this grill before.
1018
00:34:56,895 --> 00:34:58,628
It's not charring
the cornish game hen
1019
00:34:58,664 --> 00:34:59,796
As much as I want it to,
1020
00:34:59,832 --> 00:35:02,265
And it's not releasing it
either.
1021
00:35:02,301 --> 00:35:03,300
It is sticking.
1022
00:35:03,335 --> 00:35:04,668
- Pull it.
- Pull it?
1023
00:35:04,703 --> 00:35:06,470
- I feel parts of the chicken
1024
00:35:06,505 --> 00:35:08,338
Starting to fall off
the skewer,
1025
00:35:08,440 --> 00:35:12,609
And I don't have time to think
about how stressful this is.
1026
00:35:12,711 --> 00:35:13,610
This cornish game hen needs
1027
00:35:13,712 --> 00:35:14,678
To get cooked on time,
1028
00:35:14,746 --> 00:35:16,746
And it has to be
perfectly cooked.
1029
00:35:21,587 --> 00:35:23,854
[suspenseful music]
1030
00:35:23,956 --> 00:35:26,123
- The grill is not charring
the cornish game hen
1031
00:35:26,225 --> 00:35:27,290
As much as I want it to.
1032
00:35:27,392 --> 00:35:28,658
- Pull it. Don't worry.
Pull it.
1033
00:35:28,760 --> 00:35:29,893
- Pull it?
- Get it off.
1034
00:35:29,995 --> 00:35:31,094
- It's--
and of course,
1035
00:35:31,196 --> 00:35:32,329
It sticks like a [bleep].
1036
00:35:32,431 --> 00:35:34,331
It's comin' out.
- There you go.
1037
00:35:34,466 --> 00:35:35,866
- Maybe I'm just gonna try it
in here.
1038
00:35:35,901 --> 00:35:37,868
So I go to plan b.
1039
00:35:37,903 --> 00:35:39,069
Let's try this.
1040
00:35:39,104 --> 00:35:41,238
And forget
what's just happened.
1041
00:35:41,273 --> 00:35:42,973
The past is in the past.
1042
00:35:43,075 --> 00:35:45,342
- Bring these dishes together
in your head.
1043
00:35:45,444 --> 00:35:46,877
Seven minutes left, guys.
1044
00:35:46,912 --> 00:35:48,044
Seven minutes.
- Seven minutes.
1045
00:35:48,113 --> 00:35:49,546
Last seven, y'all.
1046
00:35:49,581 --> 00:35:50,814
- What's the plan
with the celery root?
1047
00:35:50,883 --> 00:35:52,983
- I was gonna rice it,
but it's not done yet.
1048
00:35:53,085 --> 00:35:54,351
Still a little hard.
1049
00:35:54,419 --> 00:35:56,186
- You're in this competition
for a reason.
1050
00:35:56,255 --> 00:35:57,654
Think about all
those young ladies
1051
00:35:57,756 --> 00:35:59,356
You're inspiring back home
right now...
1052
00:35:59,391 --> 00:36:01,191
- Yes, chef.
- Who wanna be just like you.
1053
00:36:01,260 --> 00:36:03,093
- Six minutes left, guys.
Six minutes!
1054
00:36:03,128 --> 00:36:04,895
- Six minutes, y'all.
- Let's go.
1055
00:36:04,930 --> 00:36:06,963
- Come on. Push, push, push.
1056
00:36:07,065 --> 00:36:08,899
- You want
a nice, balanced plate, right?
1057
00:36:08,967 --> 00:36:10,901
- Yes, chef.
- Show your elevated cooking.
1058
00:36:10,936 --> 00:36:13,303
- I'm throwing this dough
together for naan.
1059
00:36:13,372 --> 00:36:14,538
It's a little stressful
1060
00:36:14,640 --> 00:36:16,406
Because I have
never used a pizza oven
1061
00:36:16,508 --> 00:36:17,607
To make naan before.
1062
00:36:17,709 --> 00:36:19,809
I'm just hoping the texture
comes out right.
1063
00:36:19,912 --> 00:36:21,711
- Next step is
check my chicken.
1064
00:36:21,747 --> 00:36:24,014
Absolutely everything
in this moment
1065
00:36:24,116 --> 00:36:25,982
Is riding on this chicken.
1066
00:36:26,051 --> 00:36:27,984
♪ ♪
1067
00:36:28,053 --> 00:36:29,619
I go to check the temperature,
1068
00:36:29,655 --> 00:36:32,022
And it's not reading the temp
that I need it.
1069
00:36:32,057 --> 00:36:35,525
I cannot go home on this bird
not being cooked all the way.
1070
00:36:36,995 --> 00:36:39,095
- You got this.
Stay in control, chefs.
1071
00:36:39,198 --> 00:36:40,463
Stay in control.
1072
00:36:40,499 --> 00:36:42,399
- The naan I put
into the pizza oven--
1073
00:36:42,467 --> 00:36:46,836
It looks way too hard,
so I have to throw this out.
1074
00:36:46,872 --> 00:36:48,171
- [squeals]
1075
00:36:48,240 --> 00:36:49,706
- Let's go, let's go, let's go.
1076
00:36:49,741 --> 00:36:51,775
- I'm gonna put the next naan
into the cast iron
1077
00:36:51,877 --> 00:36:53,577
Because time is passing.
1078
00:36:53,679 --> 00:36:55,278
It needs to be perfect.
1079
00:36:55,314 --> 00:36:57,280
That doesn't seem physically
possible to me right now.
1080
00:36:57,349 --> 00:37:00,317
- Three minutes left.
1081
00:37:00,352 --> 00:37:01,851
- Still bad. It's too hard.
1082
00:37:01,954 --> 00:37:06,890
The judges have been
very particular about purées.
1083
00:37:06,992 --> 00:37:07,991
It's too late to regret it.
1084
00:37:08,060 --> 00:37:09,693
I just gotta move forward
and pivot.
1085
00:37:09,761 --> 00:37:10,894
- Get it in there, girl.
1086
00:37:10,963 --> 00:37:13,063
Use that bicep, yes?
- Yes, chef.
1087
00:37:13,098 --> 00:37:16,032
- 1:30 left.
1088
00:37:16,101 --> 00:37:17,968
- Holy [bleep].
1089
00:37:18,070 --> 00:37:19,502
- It's intense. It's stressful.
1090
00:37:19,571 --> 00:37:21,071
It's a lot at stake,
1091
00:37:21,106 --> 00:37:22,272
But I'm literally thinkin',
1092
00:37:22,341 --> 00:37:23,940
"at least it's not me
this time."
1093
00:37:23,976 --> 00:37:25,175
I'm like, "wow."
1094
00:37:25,277 --> 00:37:26,209
- How we looking?
1095
00:37:26,311 --> 00:37:27,577
- Looks good, chef.
1096
00:37:27,679 --> 00:37:29,179
This is a huge upgrade
1097
00:37:29,248 --> 00:37:30,780
From a few minutes ago.
1098
00:37:30,816 --> 00:37:32,048
- Let's go, let's go, let's go.
1099
00:37:32,150 --> 00:37:33,984
It's mixed. Be done with it.
1100
00:37:34,019 --> 00:37:36,019
Next step.
1101
00:37:36,054 --> 00:37:37,187
- What's going on top?
1102
00:37:37,222 --> 00:37:40,023
- The pickled onions
and fresh cilantro.
1103
00:37:40,092 --> 00:37:41,691
- 30 seconds left.
1104
00:37:41,793 --> 00:37:43,260
Come on, pilar.
1105
00:37:44,463 --> 00:37:45,595
Tight, tight, tight, okay?
1106
00:37:45,664 --> 00:37:46,863
Tight.
1107
00:37:46,932 --> 00:37:50,734
Ten!
All: Nine, eight, seven, six,
1108
00:37:50,836 --> 00:37:55,739
Five, four, three, two, one!
1109
00:37:55,841 --> 00:37:56,840
- Good job.
1110
00:37:56,908 --> 00:37:59,309
[applause]
1111
00:37:59,378 --> 00:38:00,977
- I know that my flavors
are there.
1112
00:38:01,046 --> 00:38:03,480
I was very intentional
with my plating.
1113
00:38:03,582 --> 00:38:05,448
I've left it all
on that plate,
1114
00:38:05,550 --> 00:38:07,017
And I've done all I can do.
1115
00:38:07,085 --> 00:38:10,053
[dramatic music]
1116
00:38:10,088 --> 00:38:14,658
♪ ♪
1117
00:38:14,726 --> 00:38:16,226
- How was that?
1118
00:38:16,295 --> 00:38:17,294
- Intense.
1119
00:38:17,362 --> 00:38:19,029
Three strong women.
1120
00:38:19,097 --> 00:38:20,630
Three good dishes
in front of you.
1121
00:38:20,699 --> 00:38:23,233
Let's start with the squab.
1122
00:38:23,302 --> 00:38:25,635
- This is
with a crushed celeriac
1123
00:38:25,704 --> 00:38:28,471
And a fresh tomato
and arugula salad
1124
00:38:28,507 --> 00:38:30,006
With garlic green beans.
1125
00:38:30,108 --> 00:38:31,508
- Visually,
it looks appetizing.
1126
00:38:31,543 --> 00:38:33,610
It's light. It's elegant.
1127
00:38:33,712 --> 00:38:35,211
Shall we?
1128
00:38:35,314 --> 00:38:38,214
[tense music]
1129
00:38:38,317 --> 00:38:39,649
Pigeon's cooked beautifully.
1130
00:38:39,751 --> 00:38:42,419
Pink, it's rested,
skin's caramelized beautifully.
1131
00:38:42,487 --> 00:38:44,554
Whoever cooked that is cooking
with finesse.
1132
00:38:44,623 --> 00:38:45,755
The weird thing--
I'm gonna call it out--is,
1133
00:38:45,824 --> 00:38:47,023
You just don't
stick tomatoes
1134
00:38:47,059 --> 00:38:49,459
On something gamey as that.
1135
00:38:49,528 --> 00:38:51,094
- I mean, I like
the celery root with it,
1136
00:38:51,196 --> 00:38:52,495
Which is a classic pairing.
1137
00:38:52,597 --> 00:38:55,365
It is the tomato, the arugula,
and it's throwing me off,
1138
00:38:55,467 --> 00:38:58,268
But the squab is cooked
perfectly.
1139
00:38:58,337 --> 00:38:59,736
- Okay, our next dish.
1140
00:38:59,838 --> 00:39:02,972
We have here
a chicken breast sofrito
1141
00:39:03,041 --> 00:39:05,909
Served with a cilantro rice
and brussels sprouts.
1142
00:39:05,977 --> 00:39:08,511
- Rice in a square ring mold,
take it or leave it,
1143
00:39:08,580 --> 00:39:11,281
But it looks like
it's gonna taste good.
1144
00:39:13,151 --> 00:39:14,384
- The hero for me
is the chicken.
1145
00:39:14,419 --> 00:39:15,618
I mean, really good.
1146
00:39:15,654 --> 00:39:17,787
Sauce, another level
of elevation.
1147
00:39:17,856 --> 00:39:18,855
Delicious.
1148
00:39:18,890 --> 00:39:20,056
The big no-no here is the rice.
1149
00:39:20,125 --> 00:39:22,425
It needs more spice,
it needs cilantro,
1150
00:39:22,494 --> 00:39:25,228
And it needs to be cooked
with fragrance.
1151
00:39:25,297 --> 00:39:27,664
- Flavor-wise,
I'm all about that sauce.
1152
00:39:27,699 --> 00:39:29,699
Chicken, a little bit,
you know, basic
1153
00:39:29,768 --> 00:39:31,568
Comparative to the squab,
but, you know,
1154
00:39:31,670 --> 00:39:33,303
Chicken and rice all day long.
1155
00:39:33,372 --> 00:39:35,739
The sauce is tasty.
1156
00:39:35,774 --> 00:39:37,173
- Okay, our final dish,
1157
00:39:37,275 --> 00:39:39,776
A play on a tandoori chicken
1158
00:39:39,878 --> 00:39:41,411
Made with cornish game hen
1159
00:39:41,513 --> 00:39:42,779
On naan bread
1160
00:39:42,814 --> 00:39:45,615
With cucumber, yogurt, herbs,
pickled shallot.
1161
00:39:45,717 --> 00:39:46,616
- Visually appetizing.
1162
00:39:46,718 --> 00:39:47,984
Everything looks homemade,
1163
00:39:48,053 --> 00:39:49,619
Which is authentic,
which is good.
1164
00:39:49,654 --> 00:39:50,854
- Absolutely.
1165
00:39:50,956 --> 00:39:54,958
♪ ♪
1166
00:39:55,026 --> 00:39:56,459
- We all know that I'm a sucker
1167
00:39:56,495 --> 00:39:59,262
For someone baking
their own handmade bread,
1168
00:39:59,331 --> 00:40:00,797
But I want more--
a little bit more
1169
00:40:00,866 --> 00:40:02,732
Cooling element of the yogurt.
1170
00:40:02,834 --> 00:40:05,268
- It is a delicate bird
to get right.
1171
00:40:05,337 --> 00:40:07,404
It just needs more seasoning
for me.
1172
00:40:07,472 --> 00:40:08,471
Does it hit all the notes
1173
00:40:08,540 --> 00:40:10,306
Of a elevated dish,
fine dining?
1174
00:40:10,342 --> 00:40:12,876
No, but the naan bread
is just off the charts.
1175
00:40:12,944 --> 00:40:14,511
It is absolutely stunning.
1176
00:40:16,948 --> 00:40:18,615
- Okay, gentlemen,
I mean, obviously
1177
00:40:18,717 --> 00:40:20,517
Three incredible dishes.
1178
00:40:20,552 --> 00:40:25,088
Unfortunately, we need
to eliminate one dish tonight.
1179
00:40:25,157 --> 00:40:30,026
Gordon, which dish will you
be eliminating tonight?
1180
00:40:30,061 --> 00:40:31,661
- God, this is so hard.
1181
00:40:33,231 --> 00:40:34,431
They all taste delicious.
1182
00:40:34,499 --> 00:40:35,999
We're nit-picking.
1183
00:40:36,067 --> 00:40:40,570
But this was a challenge
of taking flight,
1184
00:40:40,639 --> 00:40:41,838
And so...
1185
00:40:41,907 --> 00:40:44,040
♪ ♪
1186
00:40:44,075 --> 00:40:47,510
The dish I'm gonna eliminate...
1187
00:40:47,612 --> 00:40:50,113
Is the cornish game hen.
1188
00:40:50,148 --> 00:40:51,915
The naan, though,
that was exceptional.
1189
00:40:51,983 --> 00:40:55,652
The cornish game hen just lacks
a touch of seasoning
1190
00:40:55,720 --> 00:40:57,754
And a little dry.
1191
00:40:57,823 --> 00:41:01,691
- Richard, which dish will you
be eliminating tonight?
1192
00:41:03,528 --> 00:41:04,894
- Three really tasty dishes,
1193
00:41:04,996 --> 00:41:09,432
And three dishes
that all had minor flaws.
1194
00:41:09,468 --> 00:41:10,533
This one's not easy.
1195
00:41:12,504 --> 00:41:14,471
The dish
that I'm eliminating tonight...
1196
00:41:14,539 --> 00:41:18,241
♪ ♪
1197
00:41:18,310 --> 00:41:21,144
It's the cornish game hen.
1198
00:41:21,246 --> 00:41:23,580
- Cornish game hen was cooked
by mehreen.
1199
00:41:23,682 --> 00:41:26,583
[somber music]
1200
00:41:26,718 --> 00:41:28,751
♪ ♪
1201
00:41:28,787 --> 00:41:30,854
- Mehreen, uh,
I do wanna let you know,
1202
00:41:30,956 --> 00:41:33,556
As your mentor, like,
I really believe in you,
1203
00:41:33,592 --> 00:41:37,093
And when you write your book,
1204
00:41:37,195 --> 00:41:40,029
Please let me pen part
of the foreword for you.
1205
00:41:40,098 --> 00:41:41,297
- I would love that so much,
chef.
1206
00:41:41,399 --> 00:41:42,265
Thank you.
1207
00:41:42,400 --> 00:41:43,833
- And it's been my honor
1208
00:41:43,869 --> 00:41:44,968
To be your mentor.
1209
00:41:45,036 --> 00:41:46,369
- Thank you so much, chef.
1210
00:41:46,438 --> 00:41:50,006
♪ ♪
1211
00:41:50,075 --> 00:41:51,674
Being the last home cook
standing
1212
00:41:51,710 --> 00:41:53,843
And to know
that everything I've learned
1213
00:41:53,879 --> 00:41:56,746
In the last two years
has kept me here,
1214
00:41:56,848 --> 00:41:59,682
Cooking alongside pro chefs,
for this long...
1215
00:41:59,718 --> 00:42:01,851
- Take care.
[applause]
1216
00:42:01,953 --> 00:42:03,620
- I'm just really proud
of myself.
1217
00:42:03,655 --> 00:42:10,627
♪ ♪
1218
00:42:10,662 --> 00:42:15,131
- We are this close
to the finale.
1219
00:42:15,233 --> 00:42:19,469
There is no room
for mistakes right now.
1220
00:42:19,538 --> 00:42:21,037
Understand that.
1221
00:42:21,072 --> 00:42:22,071
Good night.
1222
00:42:22,107 --> 00:42:23,540
Both: Good night, chefs.
1223
00:42:23,642 --> 00:42:26,309
- Good job.
- Oh, boy.
1224
00:42:26,378 --> 00:42:28,645
[dramatic music]
1225
00:42:28,713 --> 00:42:29,879
- Tomatoes with pigeon.
1226
00:42:29,948 --> 00:42:32,248
[laughter]
1227
00:42:32,317 --> 00:42:34,183
- Nailed it. [laughs]
1228
00:42:34,286 --> 00:42:36,519
- Next time
on "next level chef"...
1229
00:42:36,588 --> 00:42:38,454
- Go time!
- You've all reached
1230
00:42:38,557 --> 00:42:39,822
The semifinals.
1231
00:42:39,925 --> 00:42:41,524
- [cheers]
- whoo!
1232
00:42:41,593 --> 00:42:44,427
- Only three of you
will continue on
1233
00:42:44,563 --> 00:42:45,495
In that finale.
1234
00:42:45,597 --> 00:42:46,863
- That 250k
1235
00:42:46,965 --> 00:42:48,598
And the yearlong mentorship
is on the line.
1236
00:42:48,633 --> 00:42:51,100
I got my eyes on getting
into that finale.
1237
00:42:51,202 --> 00:42:53,236
Believe me. Oh, come on!
1238
00:42:53,305 --> 00:42:54,504
♪ ♪
1239
00:42:54,606 --> 00:42:56,472
- The semifinals.
Can you believe it?
1240
00:42:56,541 --> 00:42:58,241
Cook your way
into the finals now.
1241
00:42:58,276 --> 00:42:59,709
- Yes, chef.
- Stay focused.
1242
00:42:59,811 --> 00:43:03,179
Eye on the prize.
- There's $250,000 on the line.
1243
00:43:03,248 --> 00:43:04,781
- Don't cry, dude. Don't cry.