Junior MasterChef - Mystery Box and Invention Test

We have good news and bad news. Bad news: Looks like Junior MasterChef Pinoy Edition will no longer be aired on daily primetime as previously reported. Good News: We have it on Saturdays and Sundays.

What's more, back to back challenges every episodes and no cliffhangers, we'll get to know the challenge winners at the end of every episodes!

In the October 1, 2011 episode of Junior MasterChef Pinoy Edition, we have the back to back challenge of Mystery Box and Invention Test.

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Mystery Box Challenge: Typical Family Dish

This is only a Mystery Box Challenge but it seems like the kiddie cooks are already in the Invention Test because of the creative dishes they cooked. The theme of this Mystery Box Challenge is typical Filipino family dish. The kiddie chefs must use at least four of the ingredients inside the Mystery Box.

The first place winner of this challenge will be awarded six points, the second placer with four points, and the third placer with two points. The rest will get one point each.

The winners of this challenge are:

3rd place - Louise Mabulo, Lumpiang Repolyo with coconut breading
2nd place - Bianca Dimapilis, Fishball Pattie with malunggay puree
1st place - Miko Manzano, Malunggay Ravioli with galunggung fillet

Invention Test: Duck

Miko has the chance to choose which main ingredient the kiddie cooks will use in the Invention Test. Among the choices are rabbit meat, duck and cuttlefish. Miko chose the duck. Miko was also given five minutes to get his ingredients from the pantry while the others only had three minutes.

The theme of this Invention Test is Love, which means the kiddie cooks have to think of their loved ones while cooking and dedicate their dishes to them.

The winners of this challenge are:

3rd place - Caitlin Tabulan, Hazelnut-crusted Duck with sundried cherry
2nd place - Iain Johnston, Red Duck Curry with lychee
1st place - Kyle Imao, Roasted Duck with tinola consomme

Worst Part of the Show

The worst part of the show so far is when the judges are tasting the dishes and giving their comments. The comments are generally positive though the kiddie cooks are having trouble with their dishes.

For example, Mika has problem undercooking her dish, which host Judy Ann didn't even notice. And Jobim admitted he put too much garlic on his pesto, but Chef Ferns still thinks the pesto is the star of his dish.

I don't know what to believe. The judges seem to be trying hard not to hurt the kids feelings and they can't give them an objective feedback.

But for the rest of the show, I love it. I will be looking out for these six winners because I think one of them will be the first Pinoy Junior MasterChef.

Tomorrow: First Off-Site Challenge!

Watch Junior MasterChef Pinoy Edition on ABS-CBN every Saturday 6:45PM and Sunday 7:00PM (starting October 2, 2011).

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