Ep 12. Episode 12

In MasterChef Australia season 11 episode 12, the remaining contestants are challenged to create a dish using only the ingredients they are able to pick from a garden. The garden is divided into three different sections: fruit, vegetables, and herbs. Each contestant has limited time to select the ingredients they want to use in their dish before returning to the kitchen to begin cooking.

The judges, including Jock Zonfrillo, Melissa Leong, and Andy Allen, observe the contestants as they choose their ingredients and prepare their dishes. The judges are looking for creativity, flavor combinations, and overall execution of the dish. The contestants are under a lot of pressure to impress the judges, as the stakes are higher than ever before.

In addition to using the garden ingredients, the contestants are allowed to use basic pantry staples to enhance their dishes. They have access to a variety of cooking equipment and appliances, including stoves, ovens, and blenders. Time is also a factor, as the contestants only have a limited amount of time to create their dishes and present them to the judges for evaluation.

As the contestants work on their dishes, tensions rise in the kitchen. Some struggle with the limited ingredients available, while others thrive on the challenge. The judges offer guidance and advice to help the contestants stay focused and on track.

Once the time is up, the contestants present their dishes to the judges for evaluation. The judges taste each dish and provide detailed feedback on what they like and what could be improved. They evaluate the creativity, flavor combinations, and presentation of each dish.

After the judges have tasted all of the dishes, they deliberate to decide which contestants will be safe and which will be in danger of elimination. The announcement is made and the contestants who are not safe must participate in a pressure test.

The pressure test involves recreating a complex dish that has been created by one of the guest chefs. The contestants have a limited amount of time to prepare the dish, and the judges observe them closely to see how well they are able to execute the recipe.

At the end of the episode, one contestant is eliminated and the others are left to continue on in the competition. This episode showcases the talent, creativity, and determination of the remaining contestants, and offers a glimpse into what it takes to succeed in the competitive environment of MasterChef Australia.