Ep 3. Episode 3

After two high-pressure rounds, the remaining teams in season 11 of My Kitchen Rules are starting to feel the heat. In episode 3, the contestants are tasked with creating a three-course meal for guest judges at a pop-up restaurant.

The teams are split into two groups and given two hours to plan and prepare their menus before heading to their respective restaurants to begin cooking. As they work, tensions run high as each team tries to outdo the other with their dishes.

The first group, consisting of three teams, is up first. They must serve their appetizers, entrées, and desserts to the guest judges within two hours. The judges include a pastry chef, a food critic, and a member of the public.

The teams server up a range of dishes, from fish and chips to pan-seared scallops with fennel puree. The judges are impressed with the overall quality of the food, but there are some criticisms. One team's entrée is deemed too salty, while another team's dessert is over-the-top sweet. However, the judges are impressed with one team's use of fresh and locally-sourced ingredients, and they all agree that the dishes are creative and well-executed.

Next up is the second group of three teams. They face the same challenge, but this time, the pressure is even higher. With each team determined to outdo the others, there's a palpable tension in the air as they prepare their meals.

The second group's dishes include Moroccan-spiced lamb chops, pan-seared duck breast, and a deconstructed apple crumble. The judges are once again impressed with the effort the teams have put into their meals, but they also have some criticisms. One team's entrée is deemed too heavy, while another team's dessert lacks creativity.

As the evening draws to a close, the judges must decide which team they think did the best overall. They take into account factors such as originality, taste, presentation, and use of ingredients. The judges finally make their decision, and the winning team is announced.

But the competition isn't over yet. The losing team from each group is sent to the elimination round, where they must cook a dish using beef mince. This round is particularly challenging, as the teams have only 45 minutes to create a dish that will keep them in the competition.

The dishes range from spaghetti bolognese to beef sliders, but there can only be one winner. The judges taste each dish and decide which team will be going home. It's a tense moment for all the contestants, and the losing team feels the sting of defeat as they leave the competition.

Overall, episode 3 of My Kitchen Rules season 11 is full of twists and turns. With the pop-up restaurant challenge and the elimination round, the contestants are pushed to their limits. But through it all, they remain determined to create exceptional dishes and impress the judges. While not every team succeeds, the competition remains fierce, and the remaining teams continue to fight for the top spot.