Ep 9. Challenge the Dream! The Super Chef Test
- June 22, 1997
In Cooking Master Boy season 1 episode 9, titled Challenge the Dream! The Super Chef Test, our protagonist Liu Mao Xing faces his biggest challenge yet as he takes on the Super Chef Test. The test is being held in Szechuan, known for its spicy cuisine and tough judges.
The episode opens with Liu Mao Xing and his friends arriving in Szechuan where the test is being held. The competition is fierce as many of the best young chefs from around China have come to take part. Liu Mao Xing feels nervous but determined to prove himself. His father's words echo in his mind, "To be a great chef, you must challenge yourself".
Liu Mao Xing is given a set of challenges to complete, including cooking under time constraints and creating the perfect taste combinations. His first challenge is to create a dish that has no salt or sugar, which he manages to do by using vinegar and other natural flavors. He is praised by the judges for his ingenuity and creativity.
Next, he is tasked with cooking the perfect Szechuan spicy dish. He struggles at first, not used to the extreme heat of Szechuan cuisine, but manages to create a dish that impresses the judges with its balance of flavors.
The final challenge, which will determine if he passes or fails the test, is to create a dish with a secret ingredient that he must identify on his own. Liu Mao Xing is given clues, but it still proves to be difficult. He goes through several ingredients before finally realizing the secret ingredient is a small fish that he had overlooked at first.
The judges are impressed with Liu Mao Xing and his ability to identify the secret ingredient. They declare him the winner of the Super Chef test, and he is awarded the coveted gold medal. Liu Mao Xing is overjoyed but also humbled, realizing that he still has much to learn and improve upon.
The episode ends with Liu Mao Xing and his friends celebrating his victory, but he knows that this is only the beginning. He must continue to challenge himself and push his skills to new heights if he wants to become a truly great chef.
Challenge the Dream! The Super Chef Test is a thrilling episode that showcases Liu Mao Xing's determination and skill in the kitchen. It is a reminder that in order to achieve greatness, one must never stop pushing themselves to be better.
