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Post by Sanji Himura on Nov 25, 2006 14:24:00 GMT -5
Ohta - Kuiee-san, I'm here in the Royal box. I must say our VIP audience is very excited now, most are leaning over their tables trying to get a closer look. Let me see if I can get some comments out of our guests. Who wants to go first? Well, Nakamura-san is really treating this battle as if it was his last day at work, and by the way he is conducting himself in the kitchen, he is handling it quite well. Chen-san should think about how he will compete with Nakamura-san when it comes down to presentations. This battle will come down to who want it more.
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Post by mickster on Nov 25, 2006 14:27:55 GMT -5
Ohta - So true Sanji-san, who wants it most, and who has the biggest imagination. I'm predicting a very close call for the winner. Or, a tie is definitely not out of the questions.
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Post by Man Alive! on Nov 25, 2006 22:03:16 GMT -5
Fukui: Just what our chefs want today- another 30 minutes of battle!
3 MINUTES TO GO!
Fukui: And there it is, the three minute mark! If it's going to happen, it had better happen soon on Nakamura-san's side.
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Post by Arrianna on Nov 25, 2006 23:11:49 GMT -5
Hattori: As we watch Nakamurasans final platings I have to wonder how our judges must feel with the smells and veiws of the food to tantalize them. I am sure we will soon find out.
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Post by missteetheironchef on Nov 27, 2006 11:28:45 GMT -5
Nakamura: It's plating time! *as he does his finishing touches on his 5 dishes, he checks his assistants and opens up the sake as the battle comes to close.*
Post----------- MA, As always I'll pm you the dishes. I hope your thanksgiving went great! End Post--------------
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Post by mickster on Nov 27, 2006 14:11:33 GMT -5
Ohta (rushing in to grab a comment from Nakamura. Nakamura-san, your dishes look just great! What percent do you give yourself for the way they turned out? Is this an ingredient you think you may choose for yourself to work with in the future, at your restaurant? [ color=Green][glow=red,2,300]???Who does the cooking at your house, Chef Nakamura? [/glow][/color]
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Post by missteetheironchef on Nov 27, 2006 15:06:26 GMT -5
Nakamura: I'm still not sure about "cellophane" noodles going into my restaurant. But it's worth a shot. LOL!
Bring out the dressing for the noddle salad.
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Post by Man Alive! on Nov 27, 2006 17:06:08 GMT -5
1 MINUTE TO GO!
Fukui: This is it for Honorary Iron Chef Nakamura! The final sixty seconds of battle have arrived. Nakamura-san seems to be completely finished plating his dishes, and it seems he's just making a few final touches in the remaining time.
30 SECONDS TO GO!
Fukui: Remember, Nakamura-san will present his dishes to the judges immediately after his interview with Ohta, and after the tasting is completed, Iron Chef Chen will resume cooking.
10 SECONDS TO GO!
Fukui: Alright, it seems that all is finished on Nakamura's side of Kitchen Stadium. Everything on Chen's side is eerily quiet, sitting and waiting for the Iron Chef's return.
5 SECONDS!
Fukui: And that is it, for Iron Chef Nakamura, this battle is.....
3! 2! 1!
Fukui: OVA!
*The Gong of Fate sounds*
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Post by allezcuisine on Nov 27, 2006 17:40:48 GMT -5
Hirano: Wow. Both chefs did awesome. I'm ready to eat for sure.
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Post by ironchefcanadian on Nov 27, 2006 18:04:02 GMT -5
Oh, definitely. The presentation looks interesting from here, and I hope to be impressed once I see it up close.
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Post by Man Alive! on Nov 27, 2006 18:33:17 GMT -5
Post -------------------- I've already received Misstee's dishes, so all we need is Ohta to do a quick interview and tasting (at least the first one) can begin. -------------------- End
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Post by Arrianna on Nov 27, 2006 19:29:15 GMT -5
Post-------------------------- *cough* he already did Endpost---------------------
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Post by mickster on Nov 27, 2006 20:32:22 GMT -5
Post.... Ohta sorta jumped the gun, lol end....
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Post by Man Alive! on Nov 28, 2006 17:08:45 GMT -5
Post ------------ Good point, Arrianna! It's alright Mickster- we can just move even faster! ------------ End
Fukui: Honorary Iron Chef Nakamura made six dishes today.
1. Cellophane Noodle Shrimp & Mushroom with Duck Broth. The cellophane is boiled in duck confit broth first along with fresh shallots and scrambled eggs.
2. Cellophane Noodle Bell Pepper with Ginger and Garlic Broth. The broth is made out of garlic and ginger and fresh scallions and a hint of soy sauce are in play for suitable taste.
3. Cellophane Noodle Tangy Orange Pork in Pork Broth. This original recipe calls for soba or udon, but this noodle is fused with a juice of blood orange, mirin juice with a hint of a combination of sesame and mint oils and it has chunks of pork and bean sprouts for a satisfying taste.
4. Cellophane Noodle Crab Delight. A fun noodle salad with chunks of real crab meat and vegetables including peas, jicama, carrots, bamboo shoots, scallions, fresh cilantro, cucumbers and mild jalapeno peppers. The dressing consists of sesame oil, sweet mirin, miso with the tanginess in lemon juice and honey for balance with crushed peanuts sesame seeds on the side.
5. Cellophane Noodle Hot Chicken Stew. Boneless chicken breast braised with wasabi paste, chili peppers, sesame oil and rice wine vinegar into hot chicken broth. Once again the fresh vegetables (including celery, cherry tomatoes, carrots, peas, onions and garlic) are in play in to stew.
6. “Sweet but Savory” Cellophane. To kick out the course with some sweet citrus(lemon, lime, yuzu orange and grapefruit) fresh mint and cilantro and juicy bits of pomegranates. Dressing? Yes! With more mint and cilantro with a juice of lemon and lime accentuating with a grape seed oil. A dollop of fresh whipped cream will do the noodle a good trick.
And now for the moment of truth, tasting and judgment. On the panel today are:
Former Lower House member Shinichiro Kurimoto Culinary author and food critic Sanji Himura Rosanjin scholar Masaaki Hirano And Fortune Teller Kazuko Hosoki
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Post by missteetheironchef on Nov 29, 2006 11:45:21 GMT -5
Nakamura to Kaga and the judges: I have to admit, I was hesitant of the theme ingredient until I made some nice wonderful "cellophane" creations I made for you today. I want to start with the wonderful fun noodle salad that can be in my future menu...It has some real crab meat with loads of veggies and frest aromatics like cilantro and jalapeno (I carefully took out some seeds so you feel alot of heat in your palate). The dressing has mirin, honey, juice of lemon and miso mixed together with sesame oil that you can pour it in and the mixture of seasame seeds and crushed peanuts are seperate and optional with you some crunchiness. Enjoy while you can.
Post----- Cellophane Noodle Crab Delight. A fun noodle salad with chunks of real crab meat and vegetables including peas, jicama, carrots, bamboo shoots, scallions, fresh cilantro, cucumbers and mild jalapeno peppers. The dressing consists of sesame oil, sweet mirin, miso with the tanginess in lemon juice and honey for balance with crushed peanuts sesame seeds on the side. I might want to make this anytime. End Post-----
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