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"Our ultimate competition is with ourselves. That is what my uncle told me when I would visit him as a young boy... My uncle, the man the world knows as Kaga the Chairman, has decided that although America is a young country, we now possess the proper palate to host our own Iron Chef competition, an American celebration of the world's high art of cuisine." Recaps by Chico Alexander, GSNN
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Morimoto vs. Pasternack: Battle Wreckfish The Challenger: Chef David Pasternack, a fishmonger whose wares can be seen at the reknowned Manhattan seafood restaurant Esca. An avid fisherman, he lives on Long Island Sound where he catches his catch of the day. The James Beard Foundation once crowned him the best chef in New York City. Today, he goes up against one of the best in Philadelphia, Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto, a fish master in his own rite. Prepare for battle. The Crib Sheet:
The Theme Ingredient: Caught wreckfish
The Rules: Each chef must create a
five-course meal, with each course utilizing the theme ingredient,
within 60 minutes. The judges will score the dishes on a
20-point scale: 10 points taste, 5 points plating and
presentation, 5 points creativity and use of ingredient.
The chef that best articulates the theme ingredient
through their dishes wins. And Battle Polyprion americanus is ON! These fish are heavy. Not only are they large and heavy, they are incredibly rare. In fact, of all the fishing vessels in the United States, only seven have licenses to catch wreckfish. They live in very deep water, anywhere from 1000 to 3000 feet, where they inhabit caves and shipwrecks. They live upwards of 30 feet. As large as these fish are, they are not the largest at 6 to 7 feet. It's a very versatile fish. Tonight's Judges "Five seconds... three... two... one... " And Battle Radish is history. Put it down and walk away. TASTING & JUDGMENT Pasternack: "I've actually seen these fish before. It's a very specific fish; you need to handle it in a very specific way" - Crudo Three Ways Morimoto: "In one hour, it was very difficult to scale and clean wreckfish." - Sashimi Three Ways A lot of similar approaches to the fish, while both chefs stuck to what they know best. But there can only be one winner. Whose fish cuisine reigns supreme?
... 47-40 in favor of Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto. The OG of the ICs logs in another sweep as he turns the challenger's titanic dreams of victory in KSA into one giant shipwreck. Until next battle, we bid you good eating. To see this episode in its entirety, go to www.foodnetwork.com/ica. |
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