Tag: MasterChef Australia Season 16

Episode Summary The Croquembouche Invention Test – The remaining contestants were given two hours to prepare their own version of a croquembouche. Some stumbled through the challenge; Darrsh forgot to add the strawberry jam to his strawberries and cream croquembouche; Nat’s ‘Jenga of life’ croquembouche collapsed before the judges tasted since her caramel was not […]

Episode Summary Twins Challenge – The remaining contestants formed pairs and were tasked with each cooking the same dessert on opposite sides of a wall. Nat and Sumeet’s desserts were almost identical in appearance and flavour, winning them both immunity. Don’t miss new episodes of your favorite show MasterChef Australia All Season Celebrity MasterChef Australia […]

Episode Summary Coffee Elimination Challenge – The six contestants up for elimination faced two rounds: the first involved guessing the flavour of Zumbo’s macarons, with the first three to guess incorrectly moving onto round two, where they had to pair a macaron flavour from the first round with coffee in a dessert. Darrsh, Gillian and […]

Episode Summary Nagi Maehashi’s Mega Mystery Box – Guest judge Nagi Maehashi set the contestants a mystery box with dozens of ingredients, but they only had 30 minutes to create a meal using at least one of the ingredients in the box and the under-bench staples. Sumeet wowed the judges with her pork kofta curry, […]

Episode Summary Pressure Test: Hugh Allen’s Banksia Pod – Alex, Josh P. and Savindri were tasked with replicating Hugh Allen’s banksia pod dessert in three-and-a-half hours. Josh P executed all of the elements well, in particular getting the flavours and textures the closest to Hugh’s dish. Savindri was complimented for her flavours and cooking of […]

Episode Summary Bacon and Eggs Invention Test – The contestants were told that the day’s challenge was a surprise elimination. They were presented with a cloche containing a classic Australian dish and 75 minutes to reinvent that dish, which was revealed to be bacon and eggs. In addition, the winner would earn a special prize. […]

Episode Summary Elimination Challenge: Eggs Inspired by a visit from viral sensation Mikiko Terasaki, contestants must creatively use eggs in a dish to avoid elimination. Don’t miss new episodes of your favorite show MasterChef Australia All Season Celebrity MasterChef Australia Season 02 MasterChef Australia Season 16 MasterChef Australia Season 15 MasterChef Australia Season 14 MasterChef […]

Episode Summary Hong Kong Mystery Box – The contestants (except for Savindri, absent for personal reasons) arrived in Hong Kong and were told there would be no elimination while they were there. The next day at Victoria Harbour they were given a mystery box with locally-sourced Asian ingredients and 75 minutes, with the top 3 […]

Episode Summary Asian Sauces Mystery Box Challenge – The contestants had to create a dish using at least one of a selection of Lee Kum Kee Asian sauces from the mystery box. While the judges liked Mimi’s scallop aguachile, Nat’s kingfish with Japanese-inspired beurre blanc and Sumeet’s soy ice cream, they were amazed by Lachlan’s […]

Episode Summary Vicky Cheng Immunity Challenge – Nat, Mimi and Harry were tasked with re-creating chef Vicky Cheng’s dish from memory. Nat served the best re-creation, netting her immunity from the next elimination. Don’t miss new episodes of your favorite show MasterChef Australia All Season Celebrity MasterChef Australia Season 02 MasterChef Australia Season 16 MasterChef […]