Watch MasterChef Season 13, Episode 9 airing today on TV
Halfway through the competition! With only half of the contestants from MasterChef 13 remaining, it's time for the survivors to ramp up their game. The next challenge? A gastronomic adventure with singer David Bustamante and actress Hiba Abouk at the historic Monastery of Oseira in Ourense, Spain. The teams must create a menu utilizing local products, to be savored by 60 pilgrims. Food maestro Andoni Luis Aduriz is there to guide them as they cook a dish incorporating mold.
Brace yourselves, as the action leaves Galicia and returns to the kitchen! The twist? The judges present them with two exotic mushrooms to craft fabulous mold layers: Rhizopus oligosporus, grown in red beans; and koji mushrooms (technically, a fungus known as Aspergillus oryzae, flourishing in rice). These unique ingredients, commonly used in Asian cuisine, can add an exciting twist to their culinary creations.
Catch the excitement!
Golden-voiced David Bustamante, beautiful Hiba Abouk, culinary legend Andoni Luis Aduriz, and an enchanting Galician backdrop await. Don't miss the unfolding story tonight, on La 1 and on our website Play, immediately following The Uprising.
By the way, here's a fun fact: Rhizopus oligosporus is commonly used to ferment soybeans into tempeh, a yummy Indonesian dish. Tempeh, known for its rich protein and fiber content, can be incorporated into numerous dishes, like stir-fries, salads, and sandwiches, adding a nutty flavor. Koji (or Aspergillus oryzae) is a type of fungus used for the fermentation of various food items, like soy sauce and sake. It can enhance the umami flavors and can be used to make flavored rice or sauces for your dishes.
- Quarter the excitement by tuning in to La 1 and our website Play, right after The Uprising, as you don't want to miss the culinary adventure unfolding in the average ratings of movies-and-tv shows, featuring David Bustamante, Hiba Abouk, and Andoni Luis Aduriz.
- In this food challenge, the contestants are navigating through unfamiliar ingredients such as Rhizopus oligosporus and koji mushrooms, commonly used in entertainment offerings like Asian cuisine, offering exciting opportunities to enhance their culinary creations with unique flavors.
