TONIGHT – Ibby & Romel are the first team through to the 2019 Grand Final, despite a self-confessed stressful and disappointing cook which left Romel in tears and Ibby’s hair out of place!
But their sous vide technique and modern Middle Eastern flavours wowed the judges more than Pat & Bianca’s traditional take on some Italian classics. An overcooked osso bucco lacking in sauce sealed the frenemies fate and sent them packing.
THE CHALLENGE
Teams had to prove they were worthy of a place in the Grand Final by serving a knockout three course meal, with 90mins for entrée, 60mins for main and 30mins for dessert. Judges Pete and Manu were joined by Colin Fassnidge and guest judges Karen Martini, Guy Grossi and Liz Egan to taste and score each team’s entire menu out of 10. The team with the lowest total score would be eliminated.
MENUS
Ibby & Romel
Entrée: Lebanese Chicken Liver with Pickles and Saj
Main: Samke Harra (Trout with Fennel Cream and Dukkah)
Dessert: Pistachio Frangipane Tart with Halva Ice Cream
Pat & Bianca
Entrée: Seared Scallops with Cauliflower Puree and Salsa Fresca
Main: Osso Bucco with Polenta
Dessert: Zabaione with Roasted Pear
SCORES
Ibby & Romel
Guy 8
Karen 8
Liz 9
Colin 7
Manu 8
Pete 8
Total 48/60
Pat & Bianca
Guy 7
Karen 7
Liz 7
Colin 7
Manu 7
Pete 7
Total 42/60
THROUGH TO GRAND FINAL
Ibby & Romel, NSW
ELIMINATED TEAM
Pat & Bianca, VIC
TABLE TALK
· Romel cries with disappointment after they couldn’t finish entrée “I’m just absolutely gutted”
· Both teams struggle getting mains on the plate in time “I’ve never seen Ibby & Romel like this… hands are shaking, they are stressed!”
· Ibby & Romel are through to the Grand Final “We thought we were going home, I was not expecting this, at all”
7.30PM TUESDAY ON MKR…
Australia takes on Peru in the second Semi-Final!
Underdogs Matt & Luke take on Peruvians Andy & Ruby in the second Semi-Final. The pressure is at an all-time high, but so is the food and it’s the smallest of mistakes that could cost. Manu, Pete and Colin are joined by Karen Martini, Guy Grossi and Liz Egan as the Grand Final line-up is revealed.
