Ep 18. Julia's Divine Dumplings

In MasterChef Australia season 1 episode 18, the contestants are challenged to create dumplings that will be judged by guest chef Julia. The challenge begins with a demonstration by Julia, who shows the contestants how to make dumplings from scratch.

The contestants then have to prepare their own dumpling dough and fillings. They also have to make a dipping sauce to accompany their dumplings. Some of the contestants struggle with the dough, as it requires a delicate touch and careful handling.

Julia tastes each of the dumplings and provides feedback to the contestants. She is particularly impressed by the dumplings made by Justine, who has a background in Chinese cooking. She also likes the dumplings made by Chris, who has infused his filling with a unique blend of spices.

The judges then taste all of the dumplings and select three contestants to advance to the next round. The remaining contestants face a pressure test, where they have to make a dessert based on a recipe provided by the judges.

The pressure test is particularly difficult, as the recipe is complex and the time limit is tight. Some of the contestants struggle to make the dessert, while others excel and produce beautiful and delicious creations.

The judges taste all of the desserts and select one contestant to advance to the next round. The other contestants face elimination, and one of them will be sent home.

The episode concludes with a tense elimination round, where the remaining contestants have to make a dish based on a secret ingredient that is revealed to them at the last minute. The judges taste all of the dishes and make a difficult decision about who to send home.

Overall, MasterChef Australia season 1 episode 18 is an exciting and challenging episode that showcases the contestants' creativity and cooking skills. With a guest judge and challenging competitions, this episode is sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.