Ep 26. Episode 26

In MasterChef Australia season 11 episode 26, the remaining contestants face a daunting immunity challenge. This time, they are tasked with replicating two signature dishes from renowned chef and restauranteur, Clare Smyth. Smyth is the owner of Core by Clare Smyth in London, which holds three Michelin stars, and is the first female chef to run a three-Michelin-star restaurant in the UK.

The first dish the contestants must replicate is a Scottish Langoustine dish. Smyth’s version features delicate langoustine tails served with a sauce made from the heads of the crustaceans, garnished with edible flowers and herbs. The dish requires the contestants to not only cook the langoustines to perfection but also to extract the maximum flavor from the heads to create the perfect sauce.

The second dish is a decadent chocolate and lavender dessert, which is Smyth’s signature dish. The dessert features a chocolate mousse, chocolate sorbet, lavender ice cream, and a chocolate tuile. The contestants must create perfectly balanced flavors and textures between the chocolate and lavender, as well as the different elements of the dessert.

As usual, the contestants have just 60 minutes to prepare their dishes, leaving little room for error. Smyth is tough but fair as she watches over the contestants and offers advice and critiques throughout the challenge. The contestants must impress Smyth, as well as the three judges, to earn immunity from the upcoming elimination challenge.

The pressure is on as the contestants race to complete their dishes on time and ensure that they meet the high standards set by Smyth. The judges taste each dish individually and provide feedback on the flavor, presentation, and technique used by each contestant. Some contestants excel at replicating the dishes, while others struggle to meet the challenge’s demands.

Once all dishes are tasted, the judges reveal the top dishes and the weakest dishes. The contestant with the best dish is awarded immunity and cannot be eliminated in the upcoming challenge. For the rest of the contestants, their fate rests in the hands of the judges, who will decide which contestant will go home.

Overall, episode 26 of MasterChef Australia season 11 is a challenging and exciting episode, full of high-stakes drama and impressive culinary feats. The contestants must push themselves to their limits to replicate the signature dishes of a world-class chef and earn immunity, making for a thrilling and intense competition.