1 00:00:01,637 --> 00:00:03,340 Previously on "MasterChef: Global Gauntlet"... 2 00:00:03,407 --> 00:00:06,346 Welcome, everyone, to the MasterChef kitchen. Come on! 3 00:00:06,413 --> 00:00:08,350 ...the auditions began with Europe... 4 00:00:08,417 --> 00:00:11,323 - Poland! - I want to show how Greeks take care of America. 5 00:00:11,356 --> 00:00:14,295 ...as the first five white aprons were handed out. 6 00:00:14,295 --> 00:00:17,368 You are Spanish through and through. A resounding yes. 7 00:00:17,435 --> 00:00:19,038 - For me, it's a yes. - Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. 8 00:00:19,072 --> 00:00:22,077 - Oh, my God! - Risotto is a tricky beast. 9 00:00:22,077 --> 00:00:26,319 - ( laughing ) - I just got an apron! 10 00:00:26,319 --> 00:00:27,923 - Whoo! - Can't wait to see 11 00:00:27,956 --> 00:00:29,091 what the other territories have in store. 12 00:00:29,091 --> 00:00:30,528 It's gonna be an amazing season. 13 00:00:30,561 --> 00:00:32,966 Tonight... 14 00:00:32,999 --> 00:00:35,638 It's time for another qualifying round. 15 00:00:35,705 --> 00:00:37,441 ...the auditions continue with Asia-Pacific... 16 00:00:37,474 --> 00:00:40,380 - I'm representing China. - I'm representing Pakistan. 17 00:00:40,447 --> 00:00:43,621 For me, representing Vietnam on MasterChef. 18 00:00:43,655 --> 00:00:47,629 ...as more home cooks compete for a coveted white apron. 19 00:00:47,662 --> 00:00:50,334 - My three daughters are watching. - Tell them I say hi. 20 00:00:50,334 --> 00:00:52,371 Give me ten press-ups. 21 00:00:52,371 --> 00:00:55,043 One, two, three. Let's go. 22 00:00:55,076 --> 00:00:59,385 Big question is does Asia-Pacific have America's next MasterChef? 23 00:00:59,418 --> 00:01:01,289 Flavor-wise, it's delicious. 24 00:01:01,356 --> 00:01:03,293 It's the kind of thing you'd be asking for more of. 25 00:01:03,360 --> 00:01:06,767 This tastes of history, culture, family. 26 00:01:06,800 --> 00:01:09,673 I have to say yes because that's done well. 27 00:01:09,740 --> 00:01:12,679 One of the most expensive cuts is overcooked. 28 00:01:12,713 --> 00:01:15,183 It's a no from me. 29 00:01:21,898 --> 00:01:25,104 - Wow. - This is unreal. 30 00:01:25,104 --> 00:01:27,374 Isn't this wild? Look at this! 31 00:01:27,407 --> 00:01:29,378 - Are you ready? - I am excited man. How about you? 32 00:01:29,411 --> 00:01:31,784 - I'm dreaming, bro. - We're gonna move our wedding picture 33 00:01:31,817 --> 00:01:35,123 and put that "MasterChef" trophy right into the center. 34 00:01:35,157 --> 00:01:36,393 Oh, my God, is that the trophy? 35 00:01:36,393 --> 00:01:39,700 - Yes! That's yours. - Whoo! 36 00:01:39,733 --> 00:01:44,141 It's a global season. I'm so excited to be a part of it. 37 00:01:44,174 --> 00:01:45,978 It's such an honor to represent Malaysia 38 00:01:46,012 --> 00:01:47,982 in an international season like this. 39 00:01:47,982 --> 00:01:50,855 I've got 69 years of experience 40 00:01:50,922 --> 00:01:53,828 and I'm bringing everything to the MasterChef kitchen. 41 00:01:53,828 --> 00:01:56,265 I think they're coming. Here they come. Here they come. 42 00:01:56,299 --> 00:01:58,270 Joe: Let's go. 43 00:01:58,270 --> 00:02:02,210 - ( screaming ) - Oh, my goodness. 44 00:02:04,315 --> 00:02:06,520 ( overlapping chatter ) 45 00:02:06,520 --> 00:02:07,555 ( cheering ) 46 00:02:07,555 --> 00:02:10,293 - Yay! - Boom, boom, boom. 47 00:02:10,327 --> 00:02:12,164 - Come on now. - Hi! 48 00:02:12,197 --> 00:02:13,768 ( laughing ) 49 00:02:13,768 --> 00:02:15,137 Let me get up there. Okay. 50 00:02:15,137 --> 00:02:17,809 - Let's go! - Welcome back, everyone, 51 00:02:17,809 --> 00:02:22,217 to the qualifiers of "MasterChef: Global Gauntlet." 52 00:02:25,023 --> 00:02:26,560 Now, this season, 53 00:02:26,560 --> 00:02:28,430 we are celebrating the American melting pot 54 00:02:28,463 --> 00:02:32,304 and all the amazing cultures it holds. 55 00:02:32,337 --> 00:02:34,876 We've already given out five aprons 56 00:02:34,909 --> 00:02:39,018 to those incredible Americans with roots in Europe. 57 00:02:39,018 --> 00:02:42,191 Now tonight it's time for another qualifying round. 58 00:02:42,191 --> 00:02:45,197 - Whoo! - Woohoo! 59 00:02:45,230 --> 00:02:48,170 That's right, tonight another territory 60 00:02:48,203 --> 00:02:50,741 will throw down in this Global Gauntlet. 61 00:02:50,775 --> 00:02:55,317 Now if you are one of the strongest home cooks that we see tonight, 62 00:02:55,350 --> 00:02:57,454 then you will earn an apron 63 00:02:57,487 --> 00:03:00,594 and a chance to rep your territory 64 00:03:00,628 --> 00:03:02,464 in this incredible competition. 65 00:03:02,498 --> 00:03:06,205 Not to mention, you will give yourself a real shot 66 00:03:06,239 --> 00:03:10,881 - at the title, the trophy... - Yeah! 67 00:03:10,881 --> 00:03:15,256 ...and of course, the grand prize of a quarter of a million dollars. 68 00:03:15,290 --> 00:03:19,031 - ( cheering ) - Let's go! 69 00:03:19,065 --> 00:03:23,072 Right, the territory cooking tonight is known for its food 70 00:03:23,106 --> 00:03:25,612 that is loved worldwide, let me tell you. 71 00:03:25,612 --> 00:03:27,549 Because their culinary techniques 72 00:03:27,616 --> 00:03:29,553 really do stand the test of time. 73 00:03:29,620 --> 00:03:34,996 Tonight, competing in the qualifying round is... 74 00:03:36,031 --> 00:03:37,134 Asia-Pacific! 75 00:03:37,134 --> 00:03:40,440 ( cheering ) 76 00:03:42,846 --> 00:03:46,653 - Let's go! - Whoo-whoo! 77 00:03:46,653 --> 00:03:48,657 This is truly a sprawling group. 78 00:03:48,691 --> 00:03:53,534 You've got every single one of those 48 incredible countries 79 00:03:53,567 --> 00:03:56,238 from Afghanistan to Vietnam. 80 00:03:56,272 --> 00:04:01,048 Plus, let's not forget Australia. 81 00:04:01,082 --> 00:04:04,923 We want to see dishes that look and feel restaurant quality. 82 00:04:04,923 --> 00:04:09,064 Dishes that represent your heritage and tell the story of home. 83 00:04:09,064 --> 00:04:13,674 Remember, you need a yes from all three judges to earn that apron. 84 00:04:13,674 --> 00:04:16,947 - Oh. - Okay, guys you will have 85 00:04:16,981 --> 00:04:19,586 45 minutes to cook your signature dishes tonight. 86 00:04:19,620 --> 00:04:21,857 Make every single second count. 87 00:04:21,890 --> 00:04:23,694 Gordon: Now, all of you, the very best of luck 88 00:04:23,694 --> 00:04:25,565 and we'll see you through those doors. 89 00:04:25,598 --> 00:04:28,270 - Let's go. - Joe: All right. 90 00:04:28,303 --> 00:04:31,142 - This is gonna be exciting. - Tiffany: Yes! 91 00:04:31,142 --> 00:04:34,549 - Let's go! - Time to play. 92 00:04:34,583 --> 00:04:37,956 - Here we go. Asia-Pacific. - Mmm! 93 00:04:37,989 --> 00:04:40,027 - I love it. - Gordon: This should be exciting. 94 00:04:40,094 --> 00:04:42,364 - It's gonna be be tasty. - I've had some of the most incredible food, 95 00:04:42,431 --> 00:04:43,901 not just from Southeast Asia, 96 00:04:43,968 --> 00:04:45,705 but as far down as Australia, New Zealand. 97 00:04:45,738 --> 00:04:48,109 The street food is always something that is prominent. 98 00:04:48,143 --> 00:04:51,716 Absolutely. Humble, delicious, but fragrance beyond belief. 99 00:04:51,716 --> 00:04:53,721 And then of course in Asia, you have the Middle East, 100 00:04:53,721 --> 00:04:56,392 those traditions that go back to the beginning of civilization. 101 00:04:56,425 --> 00:05:00,568 Big question is, does Asia-Pacific have America's next MasterChef? 102 00:05:03,708 --> 00:05:08,917 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie! - Oi, oi, oi! 103 00:05:10,922 --> 00:05:15,463 My name is Laurence, and I am from Kearney, Missouri, 104 00:05:15,497 --> 00:05:17,935 and I am representing Australia. 105 00:05:18,002 --> 00:05:21,543 I'm Aishu, I'm from Boston, Massachusetts, and I'm representing India. 106 00:05:21,577 --> 00:05:25,350 I was born in India, my parents brought me to the U.S. when I was one, 107 00:05:25,383 --> 00:05:27,955 and they gave me everything that they could 108 00:05:28,022 --> 00:05:29,927 so that I could live the American dream. 109 00:05:29,960 --> 00:05:33,433 This is my mom. She's taught me everything about being Indian, 110 00:05:33,466 --> 00:05:37,875 and I think that's a hard job to do when you're living far away from home. 111 00:05:42,217 --> 00:05:46,627 ( cheers and applause ) 112 00:05:46,660 --> 00:05:49,165 - Tiffany: Hi! - What's your name, fella? 113 00:05:49,198 --> 00:05:51,636 - Laurence - Laurence, I'm Joe. This is my friend Tiffany. 114 00:05:51,670 --> 00:05:53,373 - Hello! - I know that! 115 00:05:53,406 --> 00:05:54,642 - How you doing? - We're doing really well. 116 00:05:54,676 --> 00:05:57,047 - What is that? - We're doing kangaroo. 117 00:05:57,080 --> 00:06:00,253 - Kangaroo. Because you are from Australia. - With a mango sauce. 118 00:06:00,320 --> 00:06:03,326 - It's not hard to tell, is it? - No, and you live where? 119 00:06:03,359 --> 00:06:06,533 - Outside Kansas City. - Kansas City, the barbecue capital of America. 120 00:06:06,566 --> 00:06:09,372 - Absolutely. Come on, baby! - Now it's coming together. 121 00:06:09,372 --> 00:06:11,442 - Joe: And what's this? - A mango sauce for it. 122 00:06:11,510 --> 00:06:13,981 How Australian can you get for a Midwestern dish? 123 00:06:14,048 --> 00:06:16,185 - And who do you cook for at home? - Every Saturday night, 124 00:06:16,185 --> 00:06:19,325 we have a dinner party, and for a few dollars each, 125 00:06:19,325 --> 00:06:21,329 - you can come along and join us. - Can we come, me and Tiff? 126 00:06:21,396 --> 00:06:23,667 As long as you're paying, yeah. 127 00:06:23,667 --> 00:06:26,807 What is the most difficult challenge being an Australian 128 00:06:26,807 --> 00:06:29,411 living in the center of the United States of America? 129 00:06:29,445 --> 00:06:32,384 Uh, we have to be polite. We're not good at that. 130 00:06:32,384 --> 00:06:34,355 - Australians are not good at being polite. - Nah, screw 'em all. 131 00:06:34,422 --> 00:06:37,228 That's true. True. 132 00:06:37,294 --> 00:06:39,197 - Good luck. - Good luck. 133 00:06:42,672 --> 00:06:45,176 - Hi! Hello! - Hi! How are you? 134 00:06:45,210 --> 00:06:46,278 What's your name? 135 00:06:46,311 --> 00:06:47,615 - Aishu. - Where are you from? 136 00:06:47,682 --> 00:06:49,351 ( with accent ) Both: North of Boston. 137 00:06:49,385 --> 00:06:52,424 - North of Boston. - Ooh, this looks yummy. What is this? 138 00:06:52,457 --> 00:06:54,629 It's an orange cardamom olive oil cake 139 00:06:54,696 --> 00:06:57,569 Ooh, all the right words. So is this traditional? 140 00:06:57,602 --> 00:06:59,840 Um, no. I think Indian sweets are great, 141 00:06:59,873 --> 00:07:02,377 but they're also very dense and they can be very sugary. 142 00:07:02,377 --> 00:07:05,117 - They can be. - And that's not really my kind of dessert. 143 00:07:05,150 --> 00:07:06,720 - This is your mom? Hi, Mom. - This is my mom. 144 00:07:06,720 --> 00:07:09,458 Does she agree with you kind of rewriting the book 145 00:07:09,491 --> 00:07:12,297 - of Indian desserts? - Maybe. 146 00:07:12,331 --> 00:07:14,201 I've always been a little bit of a rebel Indian, you know? 147 00:07:14,268 --> 00:07:17,274 Okay! What other traditions did you grow up with? 148 00:07:17,308 --> 00:07:20,447 Well, another way that we learned about our culture aside from food was dance. 149 00:07:20,480 --> 00:07:22,719 I performed all over Florida, where I grew up. 150 00:07:22,752 --> 00:07:23,721 - Joe: No way. - Tiffany: Wow! 151 00:07:23,754 --> 00:07:25,591 Aishu: And I love dancing. 152 00:07:25,591 --> 00:07:27,595 - I kind of want to see it. - Yeah? 153 00:07:27,628 --> 00:07:29,866 - We're gonna dance together? - Yeah? You want to come? 154 00:07:29,866 --> 00:07:32,337 - On the stage? - Oh, my goodness! 155 00:07:32,337 --> 00:07:33,808 - Come on. - All right guys, ready? 156 00:07:33,874 --> 00:07:35,243 - Joe: All right, I'm ready. - Tiffany: No, I'm not. 157 00:07:35,276 --> 00:07:36,780 You're gonna bend your knee 158 00:07:36,813 --> 00:07:38,618 and then you're gonna put your arm like that. 159 00:07:38,651 --> 00:07:40,053 - Oh, I have on heels. - Oh, I can't do that. 160 00:07:40,086 --> 00:07:42,892 - 'Ey! And back straight. - That's it? 161 00:07:42,892 --> 00:07:44,629 - Yep. - Where do we move? 162 00:07:44,662 --> 00:07:48,604 - That's the dance? Oh! - Yeah. Well, that is one move. 163 00:07:48,604 --> 00:07:51,610 - Holy moly! - Just one. I love it. 164 00:07:51,644 --> 00:07:53,613 This all looks very, very delicious. 165 00:07:53,647 --> 00:07:55,651 - I can't wait to taste it. - Thank you so much. 166 00:07:55,651 --> 00:07:56,820 - Plate it up. - Tiffany: Best of luck. 167 00:07:56,887 --> 00:08:00,894 Here we go. We're getting there. 168 00:08:00,894 --> 00:08:04,168 Back in the early '70s, I learned how to cook at a culinary school, 169 00:08:04,201 --> 00:08:07,374 but then gave it away so that I could get a 9 to 5 job. 170 00:08:07,407 --> 00:08:08,811 But now I'm back in it. 171 00:08:08,844 --> 00:08:11,683 I am here at "MasterChef" to close that circle of life 172 00:08:11,716 --> 00:08:14,454 that says you started as a cook, 173 00:08:14,522 --> 00:08:15,792 you're ending as a cook. 174 00:08:15,792 --> 00:08:20,133 Six, five, four, three, two, one! 175 00:08:20,133 --> 00:08:21,870 Whoo! 176 00:08:23,841 --> 00:08:25,511 The competition is tough. 177 00:08:25,544 --> 00:08:27,447 A lot of young people from all over the world. 178 00:08:27,480 --> 00:08:29,820 Looking around, I think I'm the oldest person in the room. 179 00:08:29,820 --> 00:08:32,525 So this would mean a lot to me 180 00:08:32,559 --> 00:08:34,595 to be able to come home with a white apron. 181 00:08:34,662 --> 00:08:37,802 My name is Laurence and I'm representing Australia. 182 00:08:37,836 --> 00:08:42,343 I have made Kansas City barbecue kangaroo with a mango sauce, 183 00:08:42,377 --> 00:08:46,285 and a passion fruit vinaigrette, coleslaw, and yuca fries. 184 00:08:46,351 --> 00:08:49,626 Now let's get one thing clear. The kangaroo is incredibly difficult to get right. 185 00:08:49,693 --> 00:08:51,563 - Yep. - Shall we? 186 00:08:51,563 --> 00:08:52,966 - Yes. - Let's do it. 187 00:08:52,966 --> 00:08:55,672 God, I can smell it from here. It smells delicious. 188 00:08:55,672 --> 00:08:58,476 - Visually, please, what do you think, Tiffany? - Yeah, it looks rustic. 189 00:08:58,476 --> 00:09:02,217 But there is a point where rustic kind of turns into something 190 00:09:02,250 --> 00:09:05,891 - that looks like we're kind of rushing. - Yeah. 191 00:09:05,958 --> 00:09:08,597 - Hopefully, it's cooked to perfection. - I certainly hope so. 192 00:09:08,597 --> 00:09:10,701 - The temperature inside? - Going for rare. 193 00:09:10,734 --> 00:09:13,072 - Rare. - Once kangaroo is over medium-rare-- 194 00:09:13,105 --> 00:09:14,442 - It's gone. - Chewy. 195 00:09:14,475 --> 00:09:16,679 Right, let's get in there. 196 00:09:24,495 --> 00:09:25,998 - So it's above rare. - Yeah. 197 00:09:25,998 --> 00:09:28,837 - And it's heading towards medium. - Yeah. 198 00:09:28,871 --> 00:09:30,908 Sadly, there's no blood left in that. 199 00:09:37,086 --> 00:09:42,297 First off, you have got one of the most difficult proteins to cook properly here tonight. 200 00:09:42,297 --> 00:09:46,204 Sadly, for me, it's a touch overcooked, so it's a touch dry. 201 00:09:46,271 --> 00:09:48,577 But the flavors are there, let's get that absolutely clear. 202 00:09:48,610 --> 00:09:50,748 Now, Laurence, to get your hands on anything tonight, you need three yeses. 203 00:09:50,781 --> 00:09:54,021 Um, for me, it's a no to the MasterChef apron. 204 00:09:54,054 --> 00:09:58,028 I'm so sorry. Continue flying that Australian flag. 205 00:09:58,062 --> 00:10:00,099 - Thanks, Laurence. - Thank you. 206 00:10:03,941 --> 00:10:08,717 - I'm gonna start plating in a second. - Okay. Don't worry. 207 00:10:10,120 --> 00:10:14,494 ( scattered cheering ) 208 00:10:14,529 --> 00:10:17,100 - You got it! - All right. Okay. 209 00:10:17,134 --> 00:10:19,673 Oh, ( bleep ). 210 00:10:19,673 --> 00:10:22,410 It's stuck to the bottom. 211 00:10:36,005 --> 00:10:38,142 All right. 212 00:10:38,142 --> 00:10:40,548 Oh, ( bleep ). 213 00:10:40,548 --> 00:10:42,417 It's stuck to the bottom. 214 00:10:44,956 --> 00:10:46,258 You got it, Aishu. You got it. 215 00:10:46,291 --> 00:10:48,563 Aishu: All right. Okay. 216 00:10:48,563 --> 00:10:50,834 Ugh, ( bleep ). 217 00:10:50,868 --> 00:10:53,473 My cake, it kind of fell apart a little bit. 218 00:10:53,507 --> 00:10:58,316 There's only five aprons and there's a lot of competition in the Asia-Pacific. 219 00:10:58,316 --> 00:10:59,986 I am so nervous. 220 00:10:59,986 --> 00:11:02,725 I want this apron so bad. I don't want to go home. 221 00:11:02,725 --> 00:11:04,996 - All right. - You got it, Aishu. You got it. 222 00:11:04,996 --> 00:11:07,300 I'm not doing it very clean. 223 00:11:08,737 --> 00:11:10,306 - Okay. - Take your time. 224 00:11:10,306 --> 00:11:12,846 - Only 30 seconds. - Whew! 225 00:11:12,846 --> 00:11:15,584 - Keep going. You're doing great! - Aah! 226 00:11:15,584 --> 00:11:18,724 - Oh, watch it. - Seven, six, five, 227 00:11:18,724 --> 00:11:22,765 - four, three, two, one. - Whew! 228 00:11:27,007 --> 00:11:31,916 - You did good. Really good. - Thank you. I did my best. 229 00:11:31,983 --> 00:11:35,624 I had a last-minute struggle with getting out the cake. 230 00:11:35,624 --> 00:11:37,160 And it's there, but it's messy. 231 00:11:37,160 --> 00:11:39,331 Getting an apron means so much to me. 232 00:11:39,398 --> 00:11:44,408 It shows me that I can really achieve the dreams that I go after, 233 00:11:44,408 --> 00:11:47,515 and I really want to be able to show that to my children. 234 00:11:47,582 --> 00:11:50,319 - Hi. - Hello! Come on in. 235 00:11:50,386 --> 00:11:54,663 All right. My name is Aishu, and I'm representing India. 236 00:11:54,729 --> 00:11:58,335 I made for you an orange cardamom olive oil cake 237 00:11:58,402 --> 00:12:01,909 with a vanilla mascarpone cream, blood orange coulis, 238 00:12:01,909 --> 00:12:04,448 - and a pistachio crumble. - So are you a baker? 239 00:12:04,448 --> 00:12:07,053 I started baking maybe three or four years ago. 240 00:12:07,086 --> 00:12:10,460 - Why not take the savory route? - I think I'm a perfect example 241 00:12:10,460 --> 00:12:13,432 of not taking the safer route. I have three kids under three. 242 00:12:13,465 --> 00:12:17,374 - Oh. - And I think life is more fun when you take the hard path. 243 00:12:17,374 --> 00:12:19,177 - Very exciting. - Amazing. 244 00:12:19,177 --> 00:12:20,915 First of all, there's the fragrance coming from here. 245 00:12:20,915 --> 00:12:22,785 It smells delicious. Let's get that absolutely clear. 246 00:12:22,785 --> 00:12:24,455 It looks a little bit sort of rustic, 247 00:12:24,455 --> 00:12:28,195 almost like insufficient greasing of your mold. 248 00:12:28,195 --> 00:12:31,903 - Shall we try it? - Yeah. Put a little bit on. 249 00:12:31,937 --> 00:12:36,311 Joe: Ooh, that's super syrupy. Look at that. Sexy. 250 00:12:45,698 --> 00:12:48,268 Aishu, I'll be honest. Um... 251 00:12:49,806 --> 00:12:50,907 It does taste better than it looks. 252 00:12:50,941 --> 00:12:51,910 Let's make that absolutely clear. 253 00:12:51,943 --> 00:12:54,081 It's moist and delicious, 254 00:12:54,081 --> 00:12:56,085 especially that fragrance from the chai. 255 00:12:56,118 --> 00:12:58,422 - Thank you. - A lot of times when people 256 00:12:58,422 --> 00:12:59,826 use cardamom, they go too far. 257 00:12:59,826 --> 00:13:03,099 And this is enough to get your interest 258 00:13:03,099 --> 00:13:05,504 and make you go back in for another bite. 259 00:13:05,504 --> 00:13:09,712 The only thing that you are missing here is a little more salt, 260 00:13:09,746 --> 00:13:12,818 and it would have balanced that cake. 261 00:13:12,851 --> 00:13:14,890 This is like a home-style dessert. Delicious. 262 00:13:14,956 --> 00:13:17,260 The mascarpone is a nice creamy contrast. 263 00:13:17,260 --> 00:13:19,264 With the talent you have, you could be a real asset, 264 00:13:19,264 --> 00:13:21,803 - so my vote's a yes. - Thank you. 265 00:13:21,803 --> 00:13:26,412 There are some things that you definitely have to work on. But for me, it's a yes. 266 00:13:26,478 --> 00:13:28,717 - So it's gonna come down to Gordon. - Thank you. 267 00:13:28,717 --> 00:13:30,921 Um... 268 00:13:32,659 --> 00:13:37,000 Would you say that your savory cooking is on par with your baking or better? 269 00:13:37,000 --> 00:13:38,938 - Much better. - Okay. 270 00:13:38,971 --> 00:13:43,146 Because if that's what you can do with your influence across the dessert, 271 00:13:43,146 --> 00:13:47,187 I'm so excited to see you in your element cooking savories. 272 00:13:47,254 --> 00:13:49,925 That's a yes to the MasterChef apron. 273 00:13:49,992 --> 00:13:52,164 - Congratulations. - Thank you guys so much. 274 00:13:52,164 --> 00:13:55,003 This has been a dream. Seriously. And an honor. 275 00:13:55,036 --> 00:13:57,741 - Thank you. Thank you. - Both: Thank you. 276 00:13:57,775 --> 00:13:59,078 ( murmuring ) 277 00:13:59,111 --> 00:14:01,348 Yes! 278 00:14:05,757 --> 00:14:08,162 Mama's going to be on "MasterChef"! 279 00:14:08,162 --> 00:14:09,497 - Can you put it on me? - Put that on Mama. 280 00:14:09,497 --> 00:14:13,774 Yeah! Thank you! 281 00:14:13,774 --> 00:14:15,477 Oh. 282 00:14:15,544 --> 00:14:18,917 It's a bold move to come with an olive oil cake. 283 00:14:18,917 --> 00:14:21,055 She was just willing to come in and show us 284 00:14:21,055 --> 00:14:23,058 that she can think outside the box 285 00:14:23,058 --> 00:14:24,427 - and do something different. - Yeah. 286 00:14:24,494 --> 00:14:26,398 Gordon: Yeah. Delicious. 287 00:14:28,202 --> 00:14:31,776 - All right. - You got it. 288 00:14:31,776 --> 00:14:33,045 Let's go, let's go, let's go. 289 00:14:33,045 --> 00:14:35,182 I'm Shampa, I'm from Brooklyn, New York, 290 00:14:35,182 --> 00:14:37,187 and I'm representing Bangladesh. 291 00:14:37,187 --> 00:14:39,925 My name is Foo Nguyen, I'm from Irvine, California, 292 00:14:39,925 --> 00:14:43,700 and I'm representing Vietnam! 293 00:14:43,733 --> 00:14:47,273 For me to be the one here representing Vietnam on "MasterChef"... 294 00:14:48,409 --> 00:14:50,046 ( cheering ) 295 00:14:50,079 --> 00:14:52,350 You're doing great. You're doing great. 296 00:14:52,350 --> 00:14:56,092 I come from a very small fishing village off the coast of Bangladesh. 297 00:14:56,092 --> 00:14:58,429 Seafood heavy dishes are something 298 00:14:58,429 --> 00:14:59,732 that we take pride in. 299 00:14:59,799 --> 00:15:01,937 And of course, it's not Bengali cuisine 300 00:15:01,970 --> 00:15:03,172 without masala spices. 301 00:15:03,205 --> 00:15:06,612 I'm really excited to see how my Brooklyn 302 00:15:06,612 --> 00:15:09,084 and my Bengali roots come together in this dish. 303 00:15:09,117 --> 00:15:14,027 Let's go. Man! It smells good. 304 00:15:15,229 --> 00:15:18,369 - Hello. How are you? - Oh, my God! Hi! 305 00:15:18,369 --> 00:15:19,939 Oh, my goodness me. Good to see you. 306 00:15:19,972 --> 00:15:21,242 - Hi. Nice to meet you. - First name is? 307 00:15:21,242 --> 00:15:22,845 - And first name is? - Shampa. 308 00:15:22,845 --> 00:15:24,248 Shampa, good to see you. And this is your-- 309 00:15:24,248 --> 00:15:26,352 - This is my husband. - Husband. Congratulations. 310 00:15:26,385 --> 00:15:28,924 - That smells good. Really good, indeed. - Thank you! 311 00:15:28,924 --> 00:15:30,994 - Yeah, yes. - So tell me about the dish. What you doing? 312 00:15:31,027 --> 00:15:32,831 Shampa: Today, we're doing a halibut bhuna 313 00:15:32,865 --> 00:15:34,869 - with a side of fragrant dal. - Right. 314 00:15:34,869 --> 00:15:37,641 - And some basmati rice. - I love that idea. 315 00:15:37,641 --> 00:15:40,112 It's a tough one to get right because there's no fat in the halibut. 316 00:15:40,112 --> 00:15:42,818 - Yes. - So you are in danger of that fish going dry. 317 00:15:42,885 --> 00:15:45,791 - Yes. - Bhuna. So you're going down the sort of tomato gravy, 318 00:15:45,791 --> 00:15:48,062 - masala base, caramelized onions, ginger. - Yes! Yes! 319 00:15:48,062 --> 00:15:50,934 - Bruh, have you been to Bangladesh? - Have I been to Bangladesh? 320 00:15:50,968 --> 00:15:54,274 - I think I've been there more times than you. - What? You probably have. 321 00:15:54,308 --> 00:15:56,145 You're coming up to nearly halfway. 322 00:15:56,145 --> 00:15:57,681 - Yes. - Just over 25 minutes to go. 323 00:15:57,681 --> 00:15:59,619 - Give her some love, everybody! - Okay, thank you. 324 00:15:59,619 --> 00:16:01,890 - Let's go! - Whoo! 325 00:16:01,890 --> 00:16:04,294 - You're doing great. - Young man. 326 00:16:04,294 --> 00:16:06,031 - What's up, Chef? - How are you, captain? 327 00:16:06,031 --> 00:16:08,035 - I'm doing well. Foo. - Good to see you. Foo. 328 00:16:08,035 --> 00:16:09,271 - Representing Vietnam. - Vietnam. 329 00:16:09,271 --> 00:16:11,008 - Yes, sir. - I'll be honest with you-- 330 00:16:11,008 --> 00:16:12,310 Oh, Foo. Foo, Foo, Foo, careful. 331 00:16:12,377 --> 00:16:14,849 - Sorry, sorry, sorry. No. - Is it a race? 332 00:16:14,882 --> 00:16:16,185 Do you want a race? Are you in a rush? 333 00:16:16,252 --> 00:16:18,155 - You trying to get out? - I'm racing myself. 334 00:16:18,155 --> 00:16:19,692 - Slow down, Foo. - I'll slow down. 335 00:16:19,726 --> 00:16:22,297 - What's the dish? - Today, we're making a crispy 336 00:16:22,297 --> 00:16:24,902 Vietnamese shrimp, crab, and pork egg roll 337 00:16:24,902 --> 00:16:26,305 - with a dashi dipping sauce. - Wow. 338 00:16:26,338 --> 00:16:28,442 - It's all about the filling. - You're right, Chef. 339 00:16:28,442 --> 00:16:31,983 How are you going to elevate this thing? Where are we going with it? 340 00:16:31,983 --> 00:16:33,452 It's predominantly a pork-filled egg roll that my mom made. 341 00:16:33,452 --> 00:16:35,456 My mom is the true MasterChef in my house. 342 00:16:35,456 --> 00:16:37,193 - Love that. - I wanted to apply 343 00:16:37,193 --> 00:16:39,364 the seafood aspect to it as well. 344 00:16:39,431 --> 00:16:42,337 Right. Do you know what Foo means in Vietnam? 345 00:16:42,337 --> 00:16:45,042 - It means luck. - Good ( bleeping ) luck. Let's go. 346 00:16:45,042 --> 00:16:46,444 - That's what I'm talking about. - Let's go. 347 00:16:46,444 --> 00:16:48,215 - Let's go! Let's go! - Don't cut those fingers. 348 00:16:48,282 --> 00:16:51,623 - ( cheering ) - Whoo! 349 00:16:51,656 --> 00:16:53,225 Let's go. 350 00:16:54,528 --> 00:16:55,931 Let's go, Asia! 351 00:16:55,965 --> 00:16:57,868 - ( hooting ) - Ay-yi-yi. 352 00:16:57,868 --> 00:17:00,072 There's a lot of technical skills in making this dish. 353 00:17:00,105 --> 00:17:02,477 Don't break on me, egg roll. Don't break on me. 354 00:17:02,477 --> 00:17:05,216 If the egg rolls get cooked too long, they can dry out. 355 00:17:05,216 --> 00:17:07,220 So the dish in itself appears to be simple, 356 00:17:07,220 --> 00:17:09,324 but there's a lot of complexity to it. 357 00:17:09,357 --> 00:17:11,461 - I got to start plating. - You're making good time. 358 00:17:11,495 --> 00:17:14,334 All right. That rice is perfect. 359 00:17:14,367 --> 00:17:17,474 - Ten, nine, eight... - It's okay. You got it. 360 00:17:17,474 --> 00:17:19,745 - six, five... - Killing it right now. 361 00:17:19,745 --> 00:17:23,085 ...four, three, two, one. - You're doing great. 362 00:17:23,085 --> 00:17:27,326 ( cheering, hooting ) 363 00:17:28,697 --> 00:17:32,671 Oh, my God! 364 00:17:39,986 --> 00:17:42,691 Welcome. Tell us about the dish. 365 00:17:42,758 --> 00:17:45,396 My name is Foo. I'm from Irvine, California. 366 00:17:45,396 --> 00:17:48,804 Today, I made some Vietnamese crab, shrimp, and pork egg rolls 367 00:17:48,804 --> 00:17:52,511 with a dashi dipping sauce and herb cabbage salad. 368 00:17:52,511 --> 00:17:55,016 When we immigrated here to the United States, 369 00:17:55,083 --> 00:17:57,989 people helped my family establish some work, 370 00:17:57,989 --> 00:17:59,525 school for the kids, 371 00:17:59,525 --> 00:18:03,399 and then my mom wanted to pay gratitude to those people. 372 00:18:03,399 --> 00:18:05,804 - Wow. - But she had no money in her pocket, 373 00:18:05,804 --> 00:18:09,244 so she made egg rolls, and we delivered them out to these friends. 374 00:18:09,278 --> 00:18:11,549 - Did you bring her with you? - No. 375 00:18:11,549 --> 00:18:13,554 - Sadly, my mom has dementia. - I'm sorry. 376 00:18:13,554 --> 00:18:16,158 And so that's why it's so important to me. 377 00:18:16,158 --> 00:18:18,295 Let's honor her by trying her recipe. 378 00:18:18,295 --> 00:18:20,499 - Thank you. - Shall we? 379 00:18:20,499 --> 00:18:22,170 Yep. Let's go. 380 00:18:22,203 --> 00:18:24,140 Right, to the naked eye, 381 00:18:24,140 --> 00:18:26,445 they look simple and a little bit pedestrian. 382 00:18:26,513 --> 00:18:28,550 Although this is a nice dish, it's an egg roll. 383 00:18:28,550 --> 00:18:30,153 Is it enough? So we'll have to see, 384 00:18:30,153 --> 00:18:31,523 and that'll come through the taste. 385 00:18:31,590 --> 00:18:32,591 Gordon: Shall we? 386 00:18:39,337 --> 00:18:43,445 I have to say, this tastes nothing like a spring roll 387 00:18:43,445 --> 00:18:45,517 that I've ever had in a restaurant. 388 00:18:56,972 --> 00:19:01,582 All right, Foo, I have to say that this tastes nothing 389 00:19:01,582 --> 00:19:03,485 like a spring roll that I've ever had in a restaurant. 390 00:19:06,458 --> 00:19:08,329 It tastes nothing like I've ever had before. 391 00:19:08,362 --> 00:19:13,238 This tastes of history, culture, family. 392 00:19:13,305 --> 00:19:16,345 - 100% yes for me. - Gordon: Wow. 393 00:19:16,345 --> 00:19:19,217 Sometimes I feel like spring rolls in general 394 00:19:19,217 --> 00:19:21,221 can be just kind of one-dimensional. 395 00:19:21,221 --> 00:19:24,227 Yes, it's crunchy, but not juicy in the inside. 396 00:19:24,227 --> 00:19:27,367 This is juicy. It's a really good bite. 397 00:19:27,367 --> 00:19:29,438 And I'm talking about a bite in a spring roll, 398 00:19:29,471 --> 00:19:31,876 which is kind of crazy to me that I'm saying this. 399 00:19:31,876 --> 00:19:35,483 It's delicious. And even the dipping sauce feels a bit elevated. 400 00:19:35,517 --> 00:19:37,888 - It's a yes for me. - Thank you, Chef. 401 00:19:37,921 --> 00:19:40,360 Oh, that's two yeses, Foo. So you need three. 402 00:19:40,360 --> 00:19:42,430 What do you think, Gordon? 403 00:19:44,635 --> 00:19:48,241 What you've done with the ratio of the crab to the pork 404 00:19:48,241 --> 00:19:50,012 to the seasoning is exceptional. 405 00:19:50,045 --> 00:19:53,085 There's a precision here that is absolutely tight, 406 00:19:53,118 --> 00:19:55,189 bound beautifully, but seasoned impeccably. 407 00:19:55,189 --> 00:19:59,531 - Thank you. - I suppose the problem I've got now is that... 408 00:19:59,531 --> 00:20:02,838 your mother is not here to put this on. 409 00:20:02,838 --> 00:20:05,544 Whoo! 410 00:20:05,610 --> 00:20:07,380 - Congratulations, bud. - Thank you, Chef. 411 00:20:07,413 --> 00:20:09,150 You've done yourself proud, your mother proud, 412 00:20:09,217 --> 00:20:12,123 and keep flying that Vietnamese flag high. 413 00:20:12,123 --> 00:20:14,260 - Great job. - Thank you. 414 00:20:14,260 --> 00:20:18,468 ( cheering ) 415 00:20:20,139 --> 00:20:23,311 I feel amazing. I feel so happy. 416 00:20:23,378 --> 00:20:26,384 Not only am I representing Vietnam, 417 00:20:26,418 --> 00:20:29,959 but I'm also representing my mom's recipes. 418 00:20:29,993 --> 00:20:33,633 I know confidently, if she was here, she'd be very proud. 419 00:20:33,633 --> 00:20:34,902 Let's go! 420 00:20:39,077 --> 00:20:42,283 So, welcome. What is your name and what did you prepare for us? 421 00:20:42,317 --> 00:20:43,520 My name is Shampa. 422 00:20:43,553 --> 00:20:45,256 I'm representing Bangladesh today. 423 00:20:45,289 --> 00:20:48,697 I prepared for you a traditional halibut bhuna 424 00:20:48,697 --> 00:20:51,702 with a side of fragrant rice and dal. 425 00:20:51,702 --> 00:20:53,573 I was born in Bangladesh, and then I moved to Brooklyn 426 00:20:53,573 --> 00:20:55,577 when I was a few months old. 427 00:20:55,577 --> 00:20:57,446 What does it feel like to be Bangladeshi 428 00:20:57,446 --> 00:20:59,150 and live in a city like New York? 429 00:20:59,184 --> 00:21:01,722 New York runs on Bangladeshis, man. 430 00:21:01,722 --> 00:21:04,895 Like, we are such welcoming, hospitable people. 431 00:21:04,962 --> 00:21:07,467 Bangladeshi people are amazing. They're some of the best cooks. 432 00:21:07,500 --> 00:21:09,404 But you picked halibut. 433 00:21:09,437 --> 00:21:12,343 Halibut's a deep water fish, very dense. 434 00:21:12,410 --> 00:21:14,247 It can be dry. It can be tough. 435 00:21:14,247 --> 00:21:16,318 If you nailed it, it could pay off. Shall we take a look? 436 00:21:16,318 --> 00:21:17,521 - Shall we? - Yeah. 437 00:21:20,561 --> 00:21:22,463 Visually, it looks elegant, right? I can smell it. 438 00:21:22,463 --> 00:21:24,434 It's fragrant-- the masala, the base. 439 00:21:24,467 --> 00:21:25,570 It looks very good, indeed. 440 00:21:25,603 --> 00:21:26,572 - Thank you. - Shall we try it? 441 00:21:26,605 --> 00:21:27,741 - Shall we? - Yeah. 442 00:21:27,741 --> 00:21:29,578 Who's the chili for? Is that for Joe? 443 00:21:29,611 --> 00:21:32,016 Yeah, it's for herb. I mean, it's traditional. 444 00:21:32,016 --> 00:21:33,753 You've got to take a bite and then eat the food. 445 00:21:33,753 --> 00:21:36,358 - That's just how we do it. - This stuff is spicy. 446 00:21:36,358 --> 00:21:37,493 I'm-- wait for that later. 447 00:21:37,527 --> 00:21:39,932 - Scaredy cat. - Yeah, you are. 448 00:21:39,966 --> 00:21:40,967 Hee-hee. 449 00:21:47,748 --> 00:21:51,288 So, tonight, you need three yeses to get your hands on an apron. 450 00:21:51,288 --> 00:21:55,396 Um, let's deal with the protein. The fish is cooked beautifully. 451 00:21:55,429 --> 00:21:58,235 - Joe: Yeah. - It's delicious. And the rice is beautifully seasoned. 452 00:21:58,235 --> 00:21:59,672 The only thing that pulls this dish down, 453 00:21:59,738 --> 00:22:01,407 the dal needs a touch more seasoning, if I'm honest. 454 00:22:01,474 --> 00:22:03,513 The hardest part here was definitely the fish, 455 00:22:03,513 --> 00:22:05,349 - and it's just gorgeous. - Yeah. Yeah. 456 00:22:05,382 --> 00:22:08,690 I tasted the sauce. It was fabulous. 457 00:22:08,757 --> 00:22:11,294 Like, there was spice, richness. 458 00:22:11,361 --> 00:22:14,534 - That is a wonderful flavor. - Joe: Yeah. 459 00:22:14,568 --> 00:22:20,045 I'm so shocked that the halibut is cooked the way it is. 460 00:22:20,045 --> 00:22:22,952 - It's like really, really professionally cooked. - Thank you. 461 00:22:23,018 --> 00:22:25,624 The rice is fluffy. The masala is appropriate. 462 00:22:25,657 --> 00:22:29,531 All those compliments aside, in a competitive region 463 00:22:29,531 --> 00:22:33,205 like Asia-Pacific, is it good enough for an apron? 464 00:22:33,205 --> 00:22:35,711 - So let's start with Gordon. - It's beautifully executed. 465 00:22:35,777 --> 00:22:39,552 You have this feisty persona that has a lot more to give, I think. 466 00:22:39,552 --> 00:22:42,423 I do. I have a lot. I have a lot in me. 467 00:22:42,457 --> 00:22:44,829 For me it's a resounding yes. 468 00:22:44,829 --> 00:22:47,099 - Ooh. One yes. - I love the dish. 469 00:22:47,133 --> 00:22:52,009 I mean, it's stunning. So I have to say yes because that's done well. 470 00:22:52,009 --> 00:22:54,080 - Thank you. - Interesting. 471 00:22:54,080 --> 00:22:57,554 - Are you a real New Yorker? - I'm a real New Yorker. 472 00:22:57,554 --> 00:22:59,725 Joe, you left New York 10 years ago, kid. 473 00:22:59,792 --> 00:23:02,564 - Once a New Yorker, always a New Yorker. - Exactly. 474 00:23:02,564 --> 00:23:05,570 I have one thing to say. It's say yes. 475 00:23:05,570 --> 00:23:09,545 - Stop! Oh, my goodness. - Congratulations. 476 00:23:09,578 --> 00:23:12,182 - Great job. - Stop! Thank you so much. 477 00:23:15,790 --> 00:23:17,962 It's okay, baby. 478 00:23:18,028 --> 00:23:22,704 ( gasping, laughing ) 479 00:23:22,738 --> 00:23:24,708 I just didn't get this apron for me today. 480 00:23:24,708 --> 00:23:26,579 I got it for all the Bangladeshi women, 481 00:23:26,612 --> 00:23:28,717 like our moms, our aunts, our sisters, 482 00:23:28,717 --> 00:23:30,453 everyone that always doubted themselves. 483 00:23:30,453 --> 00:23:32,724 The ones that know how to cook this cuisine, 484 00:23:32,724 --> 00:23:34,728 this one is for all of you. 485 00:23:34,761 --> 00:23:38,335 - Delicious. Absolutely delicious, yeah. - Oh, so good. 486 00:23:38,335 --> 00:23:41,141 That's three aprons down. Only two to go. 487 00:23:41,174 --> 00:23:42,744 - There's a lot of great cooks out there. - Yeah. 488 00:23:42,744 --> 00:23:44,882 And it's a greater responsibility for us 489 00:23:44,882 --> 00:23:46,519 in selecting who we give these aprons to. 490 00:23:46,586 --> 00:23:48,956 It's a big responsibility this year. 491 00:23:57,941 --> 00:24:00,713 ( cheers and applause ) 492 00:24:02,082 --> 00:24:04,053 - Man. - You got it, babe. 493 00:24:04,087 --> 00:24:06,057 Come on, Tony. 494 00:24:06,090 --> 00:24:08,563 ( cheering ) 495 00:24:08,563 --> 00:24:11,769 I'm gonna try to push that lamb. That's gonna be the last thing on the plate. 496 00:24:11,769 --> 00:24:15,476 I'm Jaime, I'm from Queens, New York, 497 00:24:15,510 --> 00:24:17,681 and today I'm representing Malaysia. 498 00:24:17,748 --> 00:24:20,385 Hi, My name is Iman. I'm from Maryland. 499 00:24:20,385 --> 00:24:21,656 I'm representing Afghanistan, 500 00:24:21,656 --> 00:24:23,926 or as they say in Maryland, "Afghanistan." 501 00:24:23,926 --> 00:24:26,397 My name is Tony, I'm from Minneapolis, Minnesota, 502 00:24:26,397 --> 00:24:27,935 and I'm representing South Korea. 503 00:24:27,935 --> 00:24:30,640 I am making an elevated miso-marinated ribeye 504 00:24:30,640 --> 00:24:31,676 with kimchi fried rice. 505 00:24:31,743 --> 00:24:33,379 I'm adopted from South Korea, 506 00:24:33,379 --> 00:24:34,748 so I grew up having this on arrival day, 507 00:24:34,781 --> 00:24:36,317 the day that I came to America. 508 00:24:36,351 --> 00:24:38,756 My mom would whip up some delicious Korean food here. 509 00:24:38,789 --> 00:24:40,794 So this is kind of an elevated twist 510 00:24:40,794 --> 00:24:42,329 on something I had growing up at home. 511 00:24:42,329 --> 00:24:44,936 Being a Korean adoptee, finding my identity through food 512 00:24:44,936 --> 00:24:46,939 is something that I'm really proud of, 513 00:24:46,939 --> 00:24:50,513 and so I want to be able to share that with other Korean adoptees. 514 00:24:50,547 --> 00:24:52,584 Today I am making qabuli palau. 515 00:24:52,651 --> 00:24:54,822 It's lamb with honey-glazed carrots and herb chutney. 516 00:24:54,822 --> 00:24:57,560 In Afghan culture, what we do is we serve food 517 00:24:57,560 --> 00:24:59,631 on large platters. It's a whole buffet. 518 00:24:59,631 --> 00:25:03,238 I'm a buffet of a personality myself. I don't fit on one small plate. 519 00:25:03,238 --> 00:25:06,812 So I'm really excited to share that with everyone here in the MasterChef kitchen. 520 00:25:06,812 --> 00:25:09,417 Yeah, it smells really nice. So beautiful. 521 00:25:09,417 --> 00:25:11,755 - Aww, thank you. - The food, too. 522 00:25:15,963 --> 00:25:17,868 - One minute, babe. - All right. 523 00:25:17,935 --> 00:25:21,609 - Yeah, we're good. - Love the colors. 524 00:25:21,676 --> 00:25:23,478 - So pretty. - Yeah. 525 00:25:23,546 --> 00:25:29,056 Six, five, four, three, two, one. 526 00:25:32,598 --> 00:25:35,202 - Love you, Mom. - I love you. 527 00:25:35,202 --> 00:25:36,772 ( muted chatter ) 528 00:25:39,645 --> 00:25:42,684 Welcome, young man. Please tell us your name, where you're from, 529 00:25:42,717 --> 00:25:44,588 and the heritage behind the plate. 530 00:25:44,588 --> 00:25:46,792 My name is Tony, I am from Minneapolis, Minnesota, 531 00:25:46,792 --> 00:25:50,867 and for today I've made for you miso-marinated ribeye with kimchi fried rice. 532 00:25:50,867 --> 00:25:52,771 And I'm representing South Korea. 533 00:25:52,838 --> 00:25:54,641 Excellent. Let's talk visuals first. 534 00:25:54,708 --> 00:25:56,478 Joe: I'm drawn to the rice. 535 00:25:56,478 --> 00:25:58,481 It looks crispy. It looks really good. 536 00:25:58,481 --> 00:26:00,687 The steak, it's a little poached. 537 00:26:00,687 --> 00:26:03,893 I'd love to have a steak with a little bit more of a crust on it, and a sear. 538 00:26:03,893 --> 00:26:06,498 - You must be disappointed with that sear. - I am. You know, 539 00:26:06,498 --> 00:26:07,901 that doesn't really define me as a chef. 540 00:26:07,901 --> 00:26:09,036 Tiffany: What temp were you going for? 541 00:26:09,036 --> 00:26:11,274 135, just to get it medium-rare. 542 00:26:11,274 --> 00:26:14,581 Gordon: But this is medium already going to medium well. 543 00:26:24,300 --> 00:26:28,509 The rice is delicious. You got that acidity and the heat from the kimchi. 544 00:26:28,509 --> 00:26:29,545 But I've go to take you to task. 545 00:26:29,611 --> 00:26:31,247 The ribeye, one of the most 546 00:26:31,247 --> 00:26:33,786 expensive cuts, is overcooked, 547 00:26:33,786 --> 00:26:35,957 and lacking that incredible sear 548 00:26:36,023 --> 00:26:37,695 that you need on the ribeye. 549 00:26:37,761 --> 00:26:41,501 Sadly, for me, it's a no. I'm so sorry. 550 00:26:41,535 --> 00:26:44,206 - Thank you, guys. - Thank you. 551 00:26:44,273 --> 00:26:47,914 Hi, my name is Iman, and I've made for you qabuli palau. 552 00:26:47,914 --> 00:26:51,789 It's lamb with a honey-glazed carrots and herb chutney. 553 00:26:51,822 --> 00:26:53,593 Where did you get your love for cooking? 554 00:26:53,626 --> 00:26:56,064 Honestly, cooking for me was my stress outlet through graduate school. 555 00:26:56,064 --> 00:26:57,801 - I have my PhD in sociology. - Mm. 556 00:26:57,801 --> 00:27:00,473 I'm not just here for the apron. I'm here for the trophy. 557 00:27:00,473 --> 00:27:04,346 - Ooh. - I'm going to be the first MasterChef from Afghanistan. 558 00:27:04,346 --> 00:27:06,719 - Do you have a family. Who do you cook for? - Oh, absolutely. 559 00:27:06,786 --> 00:27:08,689 Yeah, so actually my two-year-old daughter 560 00:27:08,689 --> 00:27:09,692 is obsessed with you, Chef Tiffany. 561 00:27:09,725 --> 00:27:10,861 - Oh. - Amazing. 562 00:27:10,927 --> 00:27:12,263 She's your biggest fan. 563 00:27:12,296 --> 00:27:14,768 Butter me up. I like it. 564 00:27:15,970 --> 00:27:17,541 Joe: So you're looking at the three of us. 565 00:27:17,541 --> 00:27:20,079 Can you do a brief sociological evaluation? 566 00:27:20,079 --> 00:27:22,584 You know what, Joe? I think you get a wrong read. 567 00:27:22,617 --> 00:27:25,957 You're just a nice East Coast guy who is saying it straight. 568 00:27:25,957 --> 00:27:27,794 - You're just being honest. - Right. 569 00:27:27,827 --> 00:27:29,965 And I think people need a dose of honesty sometimes. 570 00:27:29,998 --> 00:27:31,836 - And what's his excuse? - Joe. 571 00:27:31,836 --> 00:27:33,573 Gordon is a sweetheart. He's America's sweetheart, 572 00:27:33,573 --> 00:27:34,675 even though he's British. 573 00:27:34,708 --> 00:27:36,546 Tiffany: America's sweetheart? 574 00:27:36,579 --> 00:27:38,115 - Joe: Even though he's British. - Yeah. 575 00:27:38,115 --> 00:27:40,285 All right, what do you think, Gordon? How's it look? 576 00:27:40,352 --> 00:27:42,390 Listen, Iman, it smells good. But, you know, 577 00:27:42,390 --> 00:27:44,494 true to test, it needs to fall off that bone. 578 00:27:44,528 --> 00:27:47,668 Sticky, unctuous, and everything you want from lamb. 579 00:27:47,668 --> 00:27:50,573 - And how long did you cook it for? - Probably 40 minutes. 580 00:27:50,573 --> 00:27:52,276 First, spiced it, and then I seared it, 581 00:27:52,342 --> 00:27:54,848 and then I put it in the pressure cooker. 582 00:27:54,848 --> 00:27:58,054 - It's a bit overcooked. - No. 583 00:28:03,533 --> 00:28:06,371 For me, I love the chutney over the rice. The lamb is dry. 584 00:28:06,404 --> 00:28:08,843 We have five aprons to give out for the whole region. 585 00:28:08,910 --> 00:28:12,884 The plate is actually quite good, but a protein like that, I can't let it pass. 586 00:28:12,884 --> 00:28:16,525 So for me, it's a no. I apologize. 587 00:28:16,591 --> 00:28:19,097 - Thank you. - Thank you, Iman. 588 00:28:19,097 --> 00:28:21,500 Aww. 589 00:28:23,171 --> 00:28:24,206 It's okay. 590 00:28:26,545 --> 00:28:29,585 It's always sad to say no, but we've got to keep the standards super high this year. 591 00:28:29,652 --> 00:28:32,891 Gordon: If you can't nail the protein, you've got no chance. 592 00:28:32,891 --> 00:28:34,026 - Yeah. - What a shame. 593 00:28:34,026 --> 00:28:35,797 Now we don't have a sociologist, 594 00:28:35,863 --> 00:28:37,701 which this group could use, quite frankly. 595 00:28:37,701 --> 00:28:39,437 - Do you need some tender loving care? - I'm different than you, 596 00:28:39,470 --> 00:28:42,678 because I at least admit what's wrong with us. 597 00:28:42,744 --> 00:28:44,915 Us? Wait a minute. How did we get an us? 598 00:28:44,915 --> 00:28:47,420 - There's a lot. Us. - I think I'm the most normal. 599 00:28:47,453 --> 00:28:49,256 Joe, did you miss your therapist this morning? 600 00:29:02,917 --> 00:29:07,927 - You look so hot. - Oh, yeah! 601 00:29:07,927 --> 00:29:10,098 - Whoo! - Go, Fatima! 602 00:29:10,165 --> 00:29:13,806 Ooh. She measures with the heart. 603 00:29:13,806 --> 00:29:15,677 - She does. - Measuring with the heart. 604 00:29:15,677 --> 00:29:17,981 - Measuring with the heart. - Let's go. 605 00:29:18,047 --> 00:29:19,818 - ( cheers and applause ) - Hey! 606 00:29:19,818 --> 00:29:22,691 - Good evening. - Hi! Good evening! 607 00:29:22,691 --> 00:29:24,460 - Likewise. This is? - Jaime. I'm Jaime. 608 00:29:24,493 --> 00:29:26,097 - Nice to meet you. - Jaime, welcome. Good to see you. 609 00:29:26,130 --> 00:29:28,803 - And this is? - These are my three best friends. 610 00:29:28,837 --> 00:29:30,071 Nice to see you. Please. Good to see you. 611 00:29:30,071 --> 00:29:31,976 Tell me about the dish. What are you doing? 612 00:29:32,042 --> 00:29:35,583 I am making Malaysian style wagyu beef skewers 613 00:29:35,650 --> 00:29:36,952 - with a coconut rice. - Love that. 614 00:29:36,952 --> 00:29:38,823 I really want to put Malaysian food on the map. 615 00:29:38,823 --> 00:29:41,093 I love that. And day job? 616 00:29:41,093 --> 00:29:43,431 When you're not cooking, what are you doing full-time? 617 00:29:43,431 --> 00:29:45,235 I am a cooking content creator. 618 00:29:45,235 --> 00:29:47,840 So I cook online. I also do live streaming. 619 00:29:47,840 --> 00:29:48,976 How many followers do you have now? 620 00:29:48,976 --> 00:29:50,847 I think on all my platforms, 621 00:29:50,847 --> 00:29:52,650 probably a little over two million. 622 00:29:52,650 --> 00:29:55,121 Gordon: That is incredible. Two million. That is amazing. 623 00:29:55,121 --> 00:29:56,859 - Well done. - But I'm not here for followers. 624 00:29:56,859 --> 00:29:58,127 I'm here to prove myself. 625 00:29:58,127 --> 00:30:00,733 I'm here to prove that my food can taste good. 626 00:30:00,733 --> 00:30:02,002 - This smells amazing, okay? - Yes. 627 00:30:02,035 --> 00:30:04,708 - Do not overcook that wagyu. - I won't. 628 00:30:04,708 --> 00:30:06,444 - Okay? Good luck, yes? - Thank you so much! 629 00:30:06,444 --> 00:30:07,914 Let's go! 630 00:30:10,452 --> 00:30:12,758 - Mmm. - Whoo! 631 00:30:12,824 --> 00:30:14,728 Yes, Jaime! 632 00:30:14,728 --> 00:30:16,264 This dish is really important to me 633 00:30:16,264 --> 00:30:19,003 because my dad used to make it for me. 634 00:30:19,003 --> 00:30:21,542 My dad is a big influence to my cooking. 635 00:30:21,542 --> 00:30:25,850 Just seeing him when I was little with his giant wok, flames everywhere, 636 00:30:25,883 --> 00:30:28,154 it feels like street food from Malaysia. 637 00:30:28,188 --> 00:30:30,125 You don't even have to go to Malaysia to try it 638 00:30:30,159 --> 00:30:31,160 'cause I had it at home all the time. 639 00:30:31,160 --> 00:30:33,699 Tell me when I have a minute. 640 00:30:33,699 --> 00:30:35,903 - My sense of time is not good! - You have a minute, baby. 641 00:30:35,937 --> 00:30:38,174 One minute flat. 642 00:30:38,241 --> 00:30:42,183 Wow. That char? Oh, my God. 643 00:30:42,249 --> 00:30:44,187 - Go, Jaime. - Okay, you got this, Jaime. 644 00:30:44,254 --> 00:30:49,898 - Go! - Five, four, three, two, one. 645 00:30:49,898 --> 00:30:53,371 ( cheering ) 646 00:30:55,910 --> 00:30:58,048 I've achieved a lot in social media, 647 00:30:58,048 --> 00:31:00,921 but "MasterChef" is the one thing I need 648 00:31:00,954 --> 00:31:03,057 to prove to myself that I can cook. 649 00:31:03,057 --> 00:31:06,732 But also, my dream is to open a food truck with my dad 650 00:31:06,732 --> 00:31:09,905 because I want to showcase Malaysian street food together. 651 00:31:09,905 --> 00:31:12,577 - Hello, hello. - Hello. 652 00:31:12,610 --> 00:31:16,318 I'm Jaime. I'm from Queens, New York. I'm Chinese Malaysian. 653 00:31:16,318 --> 00:31:19,691 And today I have made wagyu beef satay 654 00:31:19,758 --> 00:31:21,729 with peanut sauce and coconut rice. 655 00:31:21,729 --> 00:31:24,233 My dad used to make this dish for me when I was younger 656 00:31:24,299 --> 00:31:26,070 using leftover chicken meat, 657 00:31:26,070 --> 00:31:28,910 and I wanted to elevate it by using some wagyu. 658 00:31:28,943 --> 00:31:30,813 Yeah, you've definitely elevated it. 659 00:31:30,813 --> 00:31:34,721 You just stuck $400 on there. Why wagyu? 660 00:31:34,754 --> 00:31:38,095 So the wagyu really fits the marinated Malaysian spices 661 00:31:38,095 --> 00:31:40,733 because it has more fat and less water content. 662 00:31:40,766 --> 00:31:43,238 - So it ends up being really yummy. - Shall we? 663 00:31:43,238 --> 00:31:44,407 - Yeah. - Both: Let's go. 664 00:31:44,407 --> 00:31:46,211 Please! 665 00:31:46,211 --> 00:31:49,216 I love the char that you have on the skewers. 666 00:31:49,216 --> 00:31:51,354 Rice looks great. Love a little pickle. 667 00:31:51,354 --> 00:31:53,224 Honestly, this is a beautiful plate of food. 668 00:31:53,257 --> 00:31:54,961 - Thank you so much. - Gordon: Shall we? 669 00:31:54,961 --> 00:31:56,765 - Yes. - So how long do you cook these for? 670 00:31:56,799 --> 00:32:00,238 You know, in Malaysia, we don't really have a time in our head. 671 00:32:00,238 --> 00:32:01,240 You cook with your eyes, right? 672 00:32:01,240 --> 00:32:03,345 It's kind of a feeling, yeah. 673 00:32:03,378 --> 00:32:05,015 And then what have you got in the rice? 674 00:32:05,082 --> 00:32:06,250 It's cooked with coconut milk 675 00:32:06,250 --> 00:32:09,490 to give it that coconut-y fragrance. 676 00:32:11,696 --> 00:32:16,304 This is definitely giving street food vibes in all the best kind of way. 677 00:32:16,371 --> 00:32:18,108 You elevated this plate in many ways, 678 00:32:18,108 --> 00:32:21,649 from using the wagyu, which I personally love. 679 00:32:21,682 --> 00:32:24,053 - Thank you! - I mean, who doesn't love unctuousness? 680 00:32:24,087 --> 00:32:29,631 Um, it's fatty in a really nice way with all of the rice and all the peanut, 681 00:32:29,664 --> 00:32:33,004 and all that flavor is really coming through. 682 00:32:33,004 --> 00:32:35,609 - It's a yes. - Gordon: Joe, please. 683 00:32:35,609 --> 00:32:37,780 For me, it's a resounding yes. 684 00:32:37,847 --> 00:32:39,283 Thank you so much. Thank you, guys. 685 00:32:39,316 --> 00:32:42,289 Right, flavor-wise, it's 100% there. 686 00:32:42,289 --> 00:32:44,260 There's no two ways about that. It's authentic, it's delicious. 687 00:32:44,293 --> 00:32:46,164 From the first bite, 100% yes. Congratulations. 688 00:32:46,164 --> 00:32:48,334 - Oh! - Thank you! 689 00:32:48,401 --> 00:32:50,139 You guys won't regret this. Thank you! 690 00:32:50,139 --> 00:32:52,342 - Put it on. - Thank you. Oh, my gosh. 691 00:32:53,478 --> 00:32:55,215 Thank you so much. 692 00:32:57,152 --> 00:33:00,258 No matter what happens, we're there for her. 693 00:33:01,528 --> 00:33:05,001 ( squealing ) 694 00:33:07,206 --> 00:33:09,777 You got it! You got it! You got it! 695 00:33:11,047 --> 00:33:14,520 ( music playing ) 696 00:33:14,520 --> 00:33:16,858 I got the apron! 697 00:33:16,858 --> 00:33:19,731 I wanted to prove that my dishes not only look good, but they taste good. 698 00:33:19,731 --> 00:33:21,669 And I think I've done that, but I still have so much more to show. 699 00:33:21,669 --> 00:33:24,507 - Yeah! - Yeah! 700 00:33:34,092 --> 00:33:36,330 Guys, we've got just one apron left tonight. 701 00:33:36,330 --> 00:33:37,366 - Woohoo! - All right. 702 00:33:37,433 --> 00:33:39,036 It's gonna be a big decision. 703 00:33:39,070 --> 00:33:41,273 We've got to measure this one very carefully. 704 00:33:43,946 --> 00:33:45,683 - Yes! - Whoo! 705 00:33:45,683 --> 00:33:47,319 - Time? - 35. 706 00:33:47,353 --> 00:33:48,889 - Thank you. - You got this. 707 00:33:48,923 --> 00:33:50,760 - Keep it up. - You got time. You got plenty of time. 708 00:33:50,760 --> 00:33:52,764 My name is Fatima, I'm from Chicago, Illinois, 709 00:33:52,797 --> 00:33:55,869 and I'm representing Pakistan. Whoop, whoop! 710 00:33:55,903 --> 00:33:58,475 My name's Daniel, I'm 23, and I'm representing China. 711 00:33:58,509 --> 00:34:00,479 As a Chinese person born in America, 712 00:34:00,479 --> 00:34:02,349 I really struggled with my identity. 713 00:34:02,382 --> 00:34:04,453 But food has always been a connection to that identity. 714 00:34:04,486 --> 00:34:06,958 I started cooking when I was around eight years old. 715 00:34:06,992 --> 00:34:08,361 And then while I was in college, 716 00:34:08,361 --> 00:34:10,499 I noticed so many students didn't know how to cook. 717 00:34:10,499 --> 00:34:12,503 So then I started my campus' culinary club 718 00:34:12,503 --> 00:34:14,974 because I really cared about making cooking and food 719 00:34:15,008 --> 00:34:16,411 and food more accessible for students. 720 00:34:16,477 --> 00:34:18,582 - You got it. You got it. - Both: Yeah! 721 00:34:18,615 --> 00:34:19,985 - Good! - Whoo! 722 00:34:20,018 --> 00:34:22,122 - Yeah! - Go! 723 00:34:22,122 --> 00:34:24,226 - Go, Fatima! - Come on! 724 00:34:24,259 --> 00:34:25,997 - 20 minutes, honey. - 20 minutes? 725 00:34:26,030 --> 00:34:27,366 - Yeah. - Okay. 726 00:34:27,399 --> 00:34:29,136 I was born and raised in Karachi, Pakistan, 727 00:34:29,136 --> 00:34:31,341 and I moved to the US when I was 15 years old. 728 00:34:31,374 --> 00:34:33,378 I really learned how to cook from my mom. 729 00:34:33,411 --> 00:34:35,381 I always watched her cooking in the kitchen. 730 00:34:35,415 --> 00:34:38,121 Her food brought so much joy to the people in her life. 731 00:34:38,154 --> 00:34:40,291 - Oh, that smells really good. - Yeah? 732 00:34:40,325 --> 00:34:44,333 And I wanted to recreate that in my life with my family and my children. 733 00:34:46,705 --> 00:34:50,513 It smells good. Let's go! 734 00:34:50,546 --> 00:34:52,149 - Good evening. - Good evening. 735 00:34:52,182 --> 00:34:53,284 And welcome to "MasterChef." 736 00:34:53,284 --> 00:34:54,420 Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. 737 00:34:54,453 --> 00:34:55,956 - And first name is? - Fatima. 738 00:34:55,990 --> 00:34:58,294 - Nice to meet you, sir. - Tell me, what are you cooking 739 00:34:58,328 --> 00:34:59,463 and where does it originate from? 740 00:34:59,531 --> 00:35:01,167 I'm making a lamb chops masala. 741 00:35:01,200 --> 00:35:03,471 It is from Pakistan. 742 00:35:03,539 --> 00:35:05,543 Originally, my mom used to make it with goat. 743 00:35:05,543 --> 00:35:07,547 - Mm-hmm. - But for "MasterChef," I'm using lamb. 744 00:35:07,581 --> 00:35:09,417 The masala, are you doing your own masala? 745 00:35:09,417 --> 00:35:12,456 I'm making a tomato onion-based masala 746 00:35:12,523 --> 00:35:14,193 with all the traditional spices. 747 00:35:14,259 --> 00:35:16,965 And then I'm gonna finish it with a hot honey glaze. 748 00:35:16,965 --> 00:35:19,637 Wow, wow, wow. I didn't get that last time I was in Pakistan. 749 00:35:19,637 --> 00:35:21,273 Hot honey glaze. 750 00:35:21,306 --> 00:35:22,442 How good is mom's cooking on a scale of one to ten? 751 00:35:22,442 --> 00:35:24,179 - Ten out of ten. - Ten. Ten. 752 00:35:24,179 --> 00:35:25,650 Ten? I love that. 753 00:35:25,683 --> 00:35:27,319 - 12. - 12? 754 00:35:27,319 --> 00:35:28,555 - Fatima, very best of luck. - Thank you. 755 00:35:28,589 --> 00:35:30,693 Both: Pleasure meeting you 756 00:35:30,760 --> 00:35:32,162 Thank you so much. 757 00:35:33,364 --> 00:35:35,201 - Right. - Hey, Gordon. 758 00:35:35,201 --> 00:35:36,838 - How are you? - I'm doing great. 759 00:35:36,872 --> 00:35:38,576 - This is a kitchen, not a gym. - Aww, well, it could be both. 760 00:35:38,609 --> 00:35:40,178 Honestly, if your parents were here, 761 00:35:40,178 --> 00:35:42,148 I'd tell them to dress you properly. 762 00:35:42,182 --> 00:35:44,420 Is this your brother or your dad? 763 00:35:44,453 --> 00:35:46,323 - Dad. Dad. - Yeah, he looks young. I know he does. 764 00:35:46,323 --> 00:35:48,328 - Stop it. This is your son? - Yeah. 765 00:35:48,361 --> 00:35:49,865 - I'm Shirley. - Shirley, how are you? 766 00:35:49,898 --> 00:35:51,835 I can't believe I'm shaking hands with Chef Ramsay. 767 00:35:51,868 --> 00:35:55,141 I can't believe I'm standing here with your son half naked. 768 00:35:55,141 --> 00:35:58,582 - Yeah! - Honestly, dude, my three daughters are watching. 769 00:35:58,616 --> 00:36:01,221 - Can you not get dressed? - Tell them I say hi. 770 00:36:01,254 --> 00:36:04,493 Hold on! This is not a dating kitchen. 771 00:36:04,527 --> 00:36:06,898 It's a kitchen that is for cooking. 772 00:36:06,898 --> 00:36:09,771 Now that you're dressed in your gym kit, give me 10 press-ups. 773 00:36:09,804 --> 00:36:12,075 Let's go! Ten, let's go. 774 00:36:12,109 --> 00:36:13,779 One, two, three, 775 00:36:13,813 --> 00:36:15,616 four, five, six, 776 00:36:15,616 --> 00:36:18,623 - seven, eight, nine, ten. - Let's go, baby! 777 00:36:18,623 --> 00:36:21,895 - Yes! Yes! - ( overlapping shouting ) 778 00:36:21,929 --> 00:36:24,233 - There you go. - Right, tell me about the dish. What are you doing? 779 00:36:24,266 --> 00:36:26,504 Yeah, so today I'm making a tofu and ricotta ravioli 780 00:36:26,538 --> 00:36:27,741 with a mapo sauce and a rice tuile. 781 00:36:27,807 --> 00:36:29,944 A tofu ricotta ravioli. 782 00:36:30,011 --> 00:36:32,482 Mapo tofu is one of the first dishes my mom taught me how to make. 783 00:36:32,517 --> 00:36:35,121 That fragrance from those Sichuan peppers, 784 00:36:35,155 --> 00:36:36,524 - so it's floral, exciting. - Yes. 785 00:36:36,558 --> 00:36:38,394 - It's hot, it's spicy, it's sweet. - Exactly. 786 00:36:38,427 --> 00:36:39,664 Tell me about the raviolis. 787 00:36:39,664 --> 00:36:41,534 I'm making the ravioli by scratch. 788 00:36:41,534 --> 00:36:43,271 Got the dough resting right now, filling in the freezer. 789 00:36:43,304 --> 00:36:45,341 - It's gonna be amazing. - Very best of luck, yes? 790 00:36:45,374 --> 00:36:46,711 - Yeah, thank you. - Thank you. 791 00:36:49,250 --> 00:36:50,653 - Nice. - Time? 792 00:36:50,653 --> 00:36:53,391 - 5:40. - Where's the honey? 793 00:36:53,425 --> 00:36:54,727 - Honey's right there. - Right here. 794 00:36:56,865 --> 00:36:58,268 Oh, my gosh! 795 00:36:58,268 --> 00:36:59,704 ( gasping, laughing ) 796 00:36:59,737 --> 00:37:01,941 Whew. 797 00:37:01,941 --> 00:37:04,112 - You're good. You're good. - You're good, yeah. 798 00:37:04,146 --> 00:37:06,250 - You got it, Fatima! - 90 seconds. 799 00:37:06,283 --> 00:37:07,285 - 90 seconds? - 90, 90. 800 00:37:07,285 --> 00:37:08,288 Go, Fatima! 801 00:37:08,288 --> 00:37:10,526 ( overlapping shouting ) 802 00:37:10,559 --> 00:37:13,666 - Crowd: One minute! - Oh, my God. 803 00:37:13,699 --> 00:37:16,437 - You got it, Daniel! - Yeah. 804 00:37:16,471 --> 00:37:20,580 Ten, nine, eight, seven, six, 805 00:37:20,646 --> 00:37:25,756 five, four, three, two, one! 806 00:37:25,789 --> 00:37:27,159 ( cheering ) 807 00:37:27,192 --> 00:37:31,568 - Oh, yeah! - Let's go, baby! 808 00:37:31,568 --> 00:37:33,271 That was good. That was really good. 809 00:37:33,304 --> 00:37:37,780 So proud of you. So proud of you. 810 00:37:37,780 --> 00:37:39,918 Go, Daniel! 811 00:37:39,918 --> 00:37:42,990 Hey! Welcome, welcome. 812 00:37:42,990 --> 00:37:46,463 My name is Daniel, and today I made a tofu and ricotta ravioli 813 00:37:46,497 --> 00:37:48,334 with a mapo sauce and a rice tuile, 814 00:37:48,334 --> 00:37:49,737 and I'm representing China. 815 00:37:49,737 --> 00:37:51,440 I've made a lot of traditional Chinese food, 816 00:37:51,473 --> 00:37:53,210 but I really wanted to push myself this time. 817 00:37:53,244 --> 00:37:56,183 So I also love to make pasta, and I know Joe loves pasta. 818 00:37:56,217 --> 00:37:58,589 I do, I'm just kind of baffled 819 00:37:58,589 --> 00:38:00,593 that you're representing China with ravioli. 820 00:38:00,626 --> 00:38:02,730 - But I'm ready for anything. - It's a noodle, Joe. 821 00:38:02,730 --> 00:38:05,001 - A dumpling, essentially. - It's great. It's great. 822 00:38:05,034 --> 00:38:07,606 - It's an Italian dumpling. - There's no more rules. 823 00:38:07,640 --> 00:38:10,478 My name is Fatima, I'm from Pakistan, 824 00:38:10,512 --> 00:38:12,750 and today I've made for you lamb chops masala 825 00:38:12,750 --> 00:38:16,357 with a hot honey glaze and braised onions. 826 00:38:16,357 --> 00:38:19,731 Gordon: It smells good. Really good. 827 00:38:19,765 --> 00:38:21,233 Tiffany: This is one of those dishes where I feel like 828 00:38:21,233 --> 00:38:24,339 there's nowhere to hide. I only see meat, 829 00:38:24,372 --> 00:38:26,443 - sauce, and a few onions. - Sauce, yes. 830 00:38:26,511 --> 00:38:30,519 - Definitely, yeah. - You know? So everything has to be mind-blowing. 831 00:38:30,586 --> 00:38:34,360 - Definitely. I get that. - You're scruffy, right? 832 00:38:34,393 --> 00:38:36,631 - Yeah. - These look elegant. 833 00:38:36,631 --> 00:38:39,369 And they're super thin 'round the outside here, which is lovely. 834 00:38:39,369 --> 00:38:41,641 But it's about the center of that ravioli. 835 00:38:41,641 --> 00:38:46,350 So tell me about the ratio of tofu and ricotta inside. 836 00:38:46,417 --> 00:38:49,056 So it's half tofu and half ricotta, because I tried many different-- 837 00:38:49,089 --> 00:38:51,661 but I thought this offered the best texture and the best taste. 838 00:38:51,661 --> 00:38:54,667 - What's the drizzle on top? - The drizzle is a doubanjiang oil, 839 00:38:54,701 --> 00:38:57,506 which is a fermented chili bean paste. 840 00:38:57,540 --> 00:39:00,345 It's like a Chinese bolognese. 841 00:39:00,378 --> 00:39:02,851 It is! That's what it reminds me of. 842 00:39:02,851 --> 00:39:04,252 Wow. 843 00:39:04,286 --> 00:39:05,522 Gordon: How long did you cook them for? 844 00:39:05,556 --> 00:39:07,526 About six minutes. 845 00:39:07,526 --> 00:39:09,797 Tiffany: And the lamb chops are not cooked in the sauce? 846 00:39:09,797 --> 00:39:11,266 They're not cooked in the sauce. 847 00:39:11,300 --> 00:39:13,404 I just coated them in the sauce. 848 00:39:13,438 --> 00:39:16,678 Fatima, the masala is delicious. 849 00:39:16,678 --> 00:39:19,416 It's fragrant, it's rich, it's spicy. 850 00:39:19,450 --> 00:39:21,655 But it doesn't need the honey, 851 00:39:21,688 --> 00:39:24,561 especially when you made the masala that good, 852 00:39:24,561 --> 00:39:26,297 - I'll be honest with you. - Fair. Yes. 853 00:39:26,330 --> 00:39:27,465 I've got to take you to task on the lamb, 854 00:39:27,533 --> 00:39:29,403 because my lamb is actually undercooked. 855 00:39:29,436 --> 00:39:31,675 Um, I wish you'd used goat. 856 00:39:31,708 --> 00:39:34,213 I make it at home with the goat. 857 00:39:34,213 --> 00:39:38,822 Some dishes win or lose based on the choice of ingredients, 858 00:39:38,822 --> 00:39:40,826 - and this was a poor choice. - Okay. 859 00:39:40,826 --> 00:39:42,697 - So for me, it's a no. - Thank you, Fatima. 860 00:39:42,730 --> 00:39:44,432 - Thank you. - Okay. Thank you. 861 00:39:44,432 --> 00:39:46,704 Tofu can be unwanted sometimes. 862 00:39:46,738 --> 00:39:49,544 It's very hard to make it flavorsome. 863 00:39:49,577 --> 00:39:51,849 But you've whipped that ricotta beautifully. 864 00:39:51,849 --> 00:39:53,552 The ground pork, the sauce is delicious. 865 00:39:53,586 --> 00:39:56,692 - It's bloody good. Well done. - Thank you. 866 00:39:56,725 --> 00:39:58,863 The little bit of that fermentation that's happening 867 00:39:58,863 --> 00:40:01,467 with the little spices is really nice. 868 00:40:01,500 --> 00:40:04,440 This is a very well-executed dish, Daniel. 869 00:40:04,473 --> 00:40:06,711 - Thank you so much, Chef. - So it's a yes for me. 870 00:40:06,745 --> 00:40:09,316 - It's a yes? - 100%. 871 00:40:09,349 --> 00:40:11,588 All right. Come here a second. 872 00:40:11,621 --> 00:40:12,857 You got, you got-- come here, come here. 873 00:40:12,857 --> 00:40:16,731 You got two yeses, and I'm still not sure. 874 00:40:16,764 --> 00:40:19,570 You speak any Italian? Let's just try it. 875 00:40:19,604 --> 00:40:21,440 You've got to just say this, man. 876 00:40:23,879 --> 00:40:26,150 - ( speaking Italian ) - Very nice! 877 00:40:26,183 --> 00:40:29,489 - Bravo! Bravo! - Thank you so much, Joe. Thank you guys so much. 878 00:40:29,524 --> 00:40:31,962 - Great job, Daniel. - Pull up your pants. 879 00:40:31,995 --> 00:40:33,097 Oh, yeah. 880 00:40:36,804 --> 00:40:40,078 - Let's go! - ( cheering ) 881 00:40:40,111 --> 00:40:41,715 Let's go! 882 00:40:41,781 --> 00:40:43,384 Yeah! 883 00:40:43,451 --> 00:40:44,754 He's got potential. 884 00:40:44,788 --> 00:40:47,359 He could be one of our heavy-lifting stars 885 00:40:47,392 --> 00:40:48,895 on the Asia-Pacific team. 886 00:40:48,895 --> 00:40:51,099 This is better than some of the pasta I've tasted in Italy. 887 00:40:51,099 --> 00:40:54,507 - Delicious. - Whoa! 888 00:40:54,540 --> 00:40:55,776 I really can't believe it. 889 00:40:55,810 --> 00:40:57,345 I mean, I've worked so hard for this moment, 890 00:40:57,378 --> 00:40:58,782 and I'm really grateful to be here. 891 00:40:58,782 --> 00:41:00,652 - Aww, I love you guys. - We love you. 892 00:41:00,685 --> 00:41:02,923 Representing China, having my amazing family here, 893 00:41:02,923 --> 00:41:04,393 it really means everything to me. 894 00:41:04,426 --> 00:41:05,796 - So proud of you. - Yay. 895 00:41:05,796 --> 00:41:07,666 Gordon: What a territory. 896 00:41:07,666 --> 00:41:09,203 I think we've tasted some of the best food. 897 00:41:09,203 --> 00:41:11,775 - It was the diversity and the energy. - Yeah. 898 00:41:11,775 --> 00:41:14,780 I knew Asia-Pacific would raise the bar, and it did. 899 00:41:14,814 --> 00:41:16,551 Tiffany: But you know Africa's coming in! 900 00:41:16,618 --> 00:41:17,820 Joe: Oh, Africa's going to be interesting. 901 00:41:17,887 --> 00:41:19,657 That's the one I'm most curious about. 902 00:41:19,657 --> 00:41:23,532 - Two territories down, two more to go. - Exciting. 903 00:41:23,565 --> 00:41:26,671 Next time on "MasterChef: Global Gauntlet"... 904 00:41:26,705 --> 00:41:29,944 Tonight is our third intense qualifier round. 905 00:41:29,944 --> 00:41:32,148 the audition rounds continue... 906 00:41:32,148 --> 00:41:33,686 - Whoo-whoo! - Smooth! 907 00:41:33,686 --> 00:41:36,390 - You know it! - ...as the Africa territory 908 00:41:36,424 --> 00:41:38,227 battles it out for the white apron. 909 00:41:38,261 --> 00:41:40,832 Round three, Africa. Could be the knockout punch. 910 00:41:40,866 --> 00:41:42,970 - Whoo! - What am I doing? 911 00:41:43,003 --> 00:41:44,540 I burnt my leeks. ( bleep ) 912 00:41:44,574 --> 00:41:46,210 The duck's cooked beautifully. 913 00:41:46,244 --> 00:41:48,549 It looks like something out of a Michelin star restaurant. 914 00:41:48,549 --> 00:41:50,317 It's like nothing I've ever tasted before, 915 00:41:50,351 --> 00:41:53,024 - and kind of blowing my mind. - Can I just be honest? 916 00:41:53,024 --> 00:41:54,425 It's good! 917 00:41:54,459 --> 00:41:57,566 This rice is overcooked, starchy. 918 00:41:57,600 --> 00:42:01,406 It doesn't have enough of that African flavor. 919 00:42:01,440 --> 00:42:03,678 Straight to the point, it's a no.