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Post by Arrianna on Nov 30, 2007 19:28:42 GMT -5
The main dish in the Iron Chefs selection is the Gourmet Kare Pan. A rich octopus curry is served on bread bowls and harusame noodles shaped to look like the seafood it contains. This octopus curry is finished with a light sprinkling of coconut and was lightly caramelized under the broiler to provide a variety of textures and light sweetness to an otherwise savory dish. Thank you. For this next dish I wanted to make a gourmet Kare Pan. Since harusame noodles are often found in the buns I decided to use some, combined with the boule, to give the dish the appearance of an octopus. To eat swirl the noodles into the octopus curry and use the bread to sop up the curry sauce.
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Post by achen on Nov 30, 2007 20:41:52 GMT -5
Kaifu: Interesting dish. The noodles absorb the octopus curry nicely. This dish's aroma aroused my sense when it was first place before me. But on that note, bread doesn't seem like the star in this dish. The curry seems to be the like the Prime Minister while the bread seems to be just a member of Parliament.
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Post by ironchefcanadian on Nov 30, 2007 23:32:36 GMT -5
Hirano: "I must agree with Kaifu-san, but only to a point. In terms of flavor and texture the bread is a supporting role, but as a device for visual presentation, the bread is vital, acting as the 'head' of the octopus while the harusame acts as tentacles. This is a good example of the artistic instinct that we've come to expect from the Iron Chef."
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Post by herringchoker on Dec 1, 2007 19:00:40 GMT -5
Takata: I love the presentation of this dish - it's so whimsical to use the noodles and bread to look like an octopus. The curry is delicious, as well.
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Post by Arrianna on Dec 1, 2007 19:56:06 GMT -5
Fourth is a Sardine and Akamiso Quenelles in Shitaki and Bonito Consume. The dumplings provide a rich but light flavor while the clear broth rejuvenates the palate after the heavy curry. Morimoto: Thank you. This next dish is a traditional bread dumpling. I served it in a clarified broth as a transition so you could clear your palate from all the previous dishes before tasting my final desert. Please enjoy.
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Post by herringchoker on Dec 1, 2007 22:32:48 GMT -5
Takata: Thank you, this is very refreshing and light.
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Post by achen on Dec 2, 2007 1:44:24 GMT -5
Kaifu: Again this is a good dish. The consume is very well done. The sardine quenelles are a bit strong for this dish. The miso helps rein in some of the strength of the fish while adding a nice saltiness to this dish. The bread also help hide the fish a bit but is hidden to much in this dish in my point of view.
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Post by missteetheironchef on Dec 3, 2007 15:39:35 GMT -5
Kishi: Very nice texture indeed. It's obvious you use miso in the fish to accentuate the salt. But you have come through as an Iron Chef really well.
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Post by Arrianna on Dec 3, 2007 15:57:53 GMT -5
Last is a Fried Cream Pan and Squid Ink Ice Cream. The vanilla cream was piped into hollowed rolls that were then rolled in sugar and deep fried for a sweet crispy exterior. The ice cream was thickened with bread instead of eggs and seasoned lightly with both vanilla bean and squid ink so as to complement the flavor of the bread thickener. Topped with a sprinkling of streusel this desert combines two separate popular Japanese delicacies. Morimoto: I hope this desert will speak for itself. Please enjoy.
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Post by missteetheironchef on Dec 3, 2007 16:20:10 GMT -5
Kishi: This is a very unique, unusual, but unique dessert. I have to say the bread really has that unique substitute option for eggs. What a nice smell of vanilla.
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Post by achen on Dec 3, 2007 17:28:50 GMT -5
Kaifu: I like this dessert. I think the fried item could have been served alone. The icecream thickened by bread is unusual. But I'm not sure if its the texture of the icecream or the squid ink but its just a bit unusual. The fried bread was wonderful with its crispy coating.
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Post by herringchoker on Dec 4, 2007 14:48:30 GMT -5
Takata: I agree with Kaifu-san that the fried cream roll could have been served alone - I don't think you need both cream inside the roll and outside as well. It's all delicious, though!
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Post by Man Alive! on Dec 4, 2007 17:12:44 GMT -5
Fukui: Judgment has been passed, and all that remains to be served is the verdict- when we return.
Post ---------------------------------------------- Great job, everyone! Judges, please PM me your scorecards ASAP. Remember, for each chef there are 10 points available for "taste", and 5 points each for "originality" and "plating." See our new judgment guides if you need some help. ----------------------------------------------- End
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Post by Man Alive! on Dec 5, 2007 17:36:56 GMT -5
JUDGMENT
*Kaga enters Kitchen Stadium, followed by the judges*
Kaga: Today, Iron Chef Morimoto was challenged by Momma James, the mother of wrestler Jimmy James. By doing battle in Kitchen Stadium, Momma James has proven to all of us that sometimes, a mother's homemade cooking can be just as good as a professional meal. And now, the verdict.
Fukui: Momma James came into Kitchen Stadium tonight and took on Iron Chef Morimoto in the bread battle! Competition was fierce, and Jimmy James even helped his mother prepare her dishes. Tasting is over, and the verdict is ready- who takes it? Whose cuisine reigns supreme?
Kaga: Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto!
Fukui: He did it! The Iron Chef triumphed over Momma James in battle tonight! It looks like, at least in the judges' eyes, the dishes of the Iron Chef were indeed superior to Momma James' home cooking. Let's take a look at the scores.
Takata
Challenger: 14 Iron Chef: 16
Kishi
Challenger: 17 Iron Chef: 19
Hirano
Challenger: 14 Iron Chef: 16
Kaifu
Challenger: 18 Iron Chef: 17
TOTAL Challenger: 63 Iron Chef: 68
Fukui: Taking the victory by a mere five points, Iron Chef Japanese Masaharu Morimoto takes the win tonight!
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Post by achen on Dec 6, 2007 13:26:26 GMT -5
Ohta: What do you think of the verdict?
Morimoto: I am pleased.
Ohta: Have you tried the challenger dishes? If not, which one(s) would you not like to try?
Morimoto: I would like to try some of them myself. I perhaps would not like to try the Chili.
Ohta: Thank you Morimoto-san. Now I here with the challenger Momma James-san.
*Jimmy steps right up to the camera lens and puts his face right in it.*
Jimmy: Masaharu Morimoto, You think just because your an "Iron Chef" your better then Momma James! We'll, I got news for you, Masaharu Morimoto, you havn't seen the last of Momma James! You havn't....
*A hand comes out from the side of the camera view and grabs Jimmy's ear and starts to twist. Jimmy bowes up in pain.*
Jimmy: Ooowwuuuchh! Momma! Stop it, your ruining my promo!
Momma James: Oh hush, Jimmy! Your scaring all the children.
Ohta: Well what did you think of the battle?
Momma James: I'm just glad that I could prove to the world that My little Jimmy's faith in his momma is well placed.
Ohta: What did you think of the Iron Chef's dishes and any other comments you would like to give our viewers?
Momma James: That nice Mr. Morimoto's dishes were just really good too. Thank you Mr Kaga for letting me come to Japan and prove just how good I can feed my little Jimmy.
Ohta: Thank you very much Momma James -san. Have a good flight home.
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