Every three months or so we participate in an 'Iron Chef' competition with three other couples. The winning couple is presented with a "trophy" and is given the privilege of hosting the next round. Winning is desirable because it means you can choose the key ingredient, plus you don't actually compete in the next round. Basically, the winners get to sit back, eat, judge and enjoy (no pressure). Meanwhile, the other contestants have been running like mad things for 24 hours, sourcing and inventing recipes, gathering ingredients, and generally making a HUGE mess in their kitchen!!
So how does it work?
Well, we all meet at 3pm the day before for the unveiling of the secret ingredient. The next day, at 6:30pm, we gather at the host couples house. Each couple is required to present three dishes; an entree, a main and a dessert. Portion sizes are controlled (otherwise we'd all burst). All serves must fit on a bread and butter sized plate, or something equal in size eg a ramekin dish. At the end of each round, dishes are scored, taking into account, how well the key ingredient was incorporated, the overall taste and how well the dish was presented!
All in all, it's a fun (and hugely competitive) night!
Here are some photos taken during last nights 'Iron Chef'.....the secret ingredient.....
LETTUCE!
LETTUCE!
4 comments:
Lettuce huh? Did anyone makde lettuce soup? I've heard it's good, seriously! So where do all the children disappear to during this big cook/eat fest? Do they join in or is it takeaway pizza for the kidlets?!
And if only there was anyone in the inner west with a kitchen big enough to hold three families! Most are lucky to hold one person.
Popping over from SouleMama's this moment. Love this post on Iron Chef. My husband and I are huge fans and tried to start a similar "competition" in our circle last winter. So fun! We'll have to try harder to round up our foodie friends. Cheers!
Thanks 'littlecoffeebeans' - it sure is a lot of fun! Goodluck getting your Iron Chef competition off the ground!
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