Quickfire #7: Make a dish that best illustrates "Modernist Cuisine" in 45 minutes. The winner not only receives immunity, but a copy of that book series.
Guest Judge: Nathan Myhrvold ("Modernist Cuisine" author)
Dishes:
Beverly: Flash-steamed clams & mussels w/ curry whipped cream & mango chili
Sarah: Breakfast Raviolo w/ pancetta & egg yolk
Edward: Salmon belly sashimi w/ compressed watermelon & Brundise radishes
Grayson: Trout sashimi w/ dill caviar, pickled watermelon, cucumber & radish
Ty-Lor: Watermelon w/ vanilla bean honey, cracked black pepper & olive oil powder
Lindsay: Marinated baby octopus w/ tempura sea beans & togarashi
Chris C.: Risotto foam w/ scallops, raisins & fried capers
Paul: Endive salad w/ egg yolk, Parmesan & truffle powder
Chris J.: Miracle berry w/ deconstructed cheesecake & sparkling water w/ lemon & lime
BOTTOM THREE- Paul, Beverly & Grayson
WINNER- Ty-Lor (Runners-up: Sarah & Chris J.)
FIRST-EVER BBQ PIT WARS: Three teams have to cook for 300 guests at The Salt Lick; each team's three dishes have to come w/ at least two side items. The winners will get $5K per teammate.
Total Budget for the Week: $2K (half at Restaurant Depot)
TEAM MENUS:
Grayson, Lindsay & Paul: Asian spare rib, chicken & brisket w/ charred Brussels Sprouts, okra & watermelon salad
Beverly & Both Chrises: Beer can chicken, brisket & Dr. Pepper-glazed pork rubs
Ed, Sarah & Ty-Lor: Texas chicken, K.C. style pork ribs & smoked brisket w/ poppy seed coleslaw & Pinto beans
WINNERS- BT
LOSER- Chris C.
LAST CHANCE KITCHEN CHALLENGE #8: Cook something in half an hour using $20 of stuff from a Chevron gas station's Glen Supermarket (w/ a 15-minute shopping time limit); they'll go to & from there using the all-new Toyota prius v.
Nyesha: Beer-glazed smoked sausage w/ a pork rind twill & chili cheese sauce
Chris C.: Togarashi-spiced tomato soup w/ spicy pork rinds & grilled cheese sandwich w/ fried ham & pickle
OUT- Chris C.