MasterChef Australia

S01E43: Terrine Trauma

Pressure Test Elimination - Geni, Poh and Andre were in the bottom three and had to make salmon terrine.

Overview

MasterChef Australia is a Logie Award-winning Australian competitive cooking game show based on the original British MasterChef. It is produced by Shine Australia and screens on Network Ten.

Episodes

Sydney Sizzles

S01E01 Sydney Sizzles

April 27, 2009 75 min
The auditions begin!
Audition 2

S01E02 Audition 2

April 28, 2009 75 min
Brisbane and Perth Deliver.
Audition 3

S01E03 Audition 3

April 29, 2009 75 min
Melbourne
Top 50 (1) - Taste Test

S01E04 Top 50 (1) - Taste Test

April 30, 2009 75 min
In the first ever Masterchef Australia elimination challenge, 12 contestants fighting for their place in the competition choose from a large variety of fresh ingredients and have just 45 minutes to be as creative as...
Top 50 (2) - Fish Market Frenzy

S01E05 Top 50 (2) - Fish Market Frenzy

May 1, 2009 75 min
Two seafood dishes in two hours is the elimination challenge
The Top 20 Revealed

S01E06 The Top 20 Revealed

May 3, 2009 75 min
The mystery box challenge gives the judges all the clues they need. Top 20 Revealed
20 Ways with Chicken

S01E07 20 Ways with Chicken

May 4, 2009 75 min
The contestants cook up a storm in the new MasterChef kitchen. Top 20 Cooking Challenge
Sam And The Sausage

S01E08 Sam And The Sausage

May 5, 2009 75 min
Celebrity Chef Challenge 1 - Manu Feildel
Sushi Stress

S01E09 Sushi Stress

May 6, 2009 75 min
Sushi Restaurant Team Challenge
The First Cut

S01E10 The First Cut

May 7, 2009 75 min
Team Elimination - Having lost the challenge, the blue team contemplated who to eliminate
Cooking With The Masters

S01E11 Cooking With The Masters

May 8, 2009 75 min
Masterclass 1 - Cooking with the masters - Lamb Rack with Pomme Puree, Pain Perdu with Chocolate Mousse.
Rabbit Season

S01E12 Rabbit Season

May 10, 2009 75 min
Invention Test 1 - Italian theme
The Tarte Tatin Test

S01E13 The Tarte Tatin Test

May 11, 2009 75 min
Pressure Test Elimination - Julie, Aaron and Linda landed in the Bottom 3 for their disasters in the invention test.
Brent vs Boetz

S01E14 Brent vs Boetz

May 12, 2009 75 min
Celebrity Chef Challenge 2 - Martin Boetz
Banquet Wars

S01E15 Banquet Wars

May 13, 2009 75 min
The teams each prepare a feast for guest judge, Curtis Stone.
A Blow for Brent

S01E16 A Blow for Brent

May 14, 2009 75 min
Team Elimination - The Blue Team, headed by Brent, faced elimination
Class Is In

S01E17 Class Is In

May 15, 2009 75 min
Masterclass 2 - Class is in - Poached Egg Salad with Tomato Tea (consume), Roast Saddle of Rabbit with White Bean Puree.
Julia's Divine Dumplings

S01E18 Julia's Divine Dumplings

May 17, 2009 75 min
Invention Test 2 - Chinese theme
Attack of the Killer Squid

S01E19 Attack of the Killer Squid

May 18, 2009 75 min
Pressure Test Elimination - Michelle, Sam and Kate had to cook squid in their challenge.
Julia and the Duck

S01E20 Julia and the Duck

May 19, 2009 75 min
The MasterChef contestant takes on the celebrity chef at his own game.
Aisle Panic

S01E21 Aisle Panic

May 20, 2009 75 min
A three course meal for three food critics has the contestants in a tizz.
An Emotional Elimination

S01E22 An Emotional Elimination

May 21, 2009 75 min
The blue team’s decision leaves more than one contestant upset.
Soufflés and Stir-fries

S01E23 Soufflés and Stir-fries

May 22, 2009 75 min
Masterclass 3 - Soufflés and stir-fries - Chilli and Fennel Squid, Chinese Mushroom Stir-fry with Tofu, Chocolate and Jaffa Soufflé
The Steaks are Raised

S01E24 The Steaks are Raised

May 24, 2009 75 min
The contestants impress the judges with their challenge efforts.
Sweet Success

S01E25 Sweet Success

May 25, 2009 75 min
Celebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert
Chris vs Alex Herbert

S01E26 Chris vs Alex Herbert

May 26, 2009 75 min
Celebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert
Feeding Frenzy

S01E27 Feeding Frenzy

May 27, 2009 75 min
The teams race to feed the hungry hordes.
Kate's Tough Decision

S01E28 Kate's Tough Decision

May 28, 2009 75 min
The team captain has the final say as to who should go.
The Perfect Chip

S01E29 The Perfect Chip

May 29, 2009 75 min
Masterclass 4 - The perfect chip - Snapper in a Bag and Chunky Chips, Risotto with Pumpkin and Goat’s Cheese, Rib Eye Steak with Red Wine Sauce and Spinach
Best of British

S01E30 Best of British

May 31, 2009 75 min
John Torode from the UK MasterChef rates the contestants.
Paella Pain

S01E31 Paella Pain

June 1, 2009 75 min
Pressure Test Elimination - Aaron, Sandra and Julie faced elimination and had to make paella.
Justine vs Guy Grossi

S01E32 Justine vs Guy Grossi

June 2, 2009 75 min
Celebrity Chef Challenge 5 - Guy Grossi
Fishy Business

S01E33 Fishy Business

June 3, 2009 75 min
Fresh Seafood Team Challenge
The Great Bait Debate

S01E34 The Great Bait Debate

June 4, 2009 75 min
The blue team decides whether to send their captain home.
Lemon Goodness

S01E35 Lemon Goodness

June 5, 2009 75 min
Masterclass 5 - Lemon Goodness - Lobster Bisque, Tuscan Vegetable Soup, Roast Chicken with Buttery Potatoes, Lemon Diva cupcakes.
Double Trouble

S01E36 Double Trouble

June 7, 2009 75 min
Invention Test 5
Not So Sweet

S01E37 Not So Sweet

June 8, 2009 75 min
Pressure Test Elimination - Tom, Poh, Chris and Julie had to make Croquembouche.
Lucas vs Ben O’Donoghue

S01E38 Lucas vs Ben O’Donoghue

June 9, 2009 75 min
Celebrity Chef Challenge 6 with Ben O'Donoghue
Canape Frenzy

S01E39 Canape Frenzy

June 10, 2009 75 min
Martini Club Team Challenge
And Then There Were Seven

S01E40 And Then There Were Seven

June 11, 2009 75 min
The blue team say goodbye to another contestant.
Sweet Treats

S01E41 Sweet Treats

June 12, 2009 75 min
Masterclass 6 - Sweet treats - Fetta Blini with Smoked Beetroot, John Dory on the Bone with Vvegetables, Coffee éclairs with Vanilla Cream Filling
Hits and Misses

S01E42 Hits and Misses

June 14, 2009 75 min
Invention Test 6 - Two course meal
Terrine Trauma

S01E43 Terrine Trauma

June 15, 2009 75 min
Pressure Test Elimination - Geni, Poh and Andre were in the bottom three and had to make salmon terrine.
Justine vs Matt Moran

S01E44 Justine vs Matt Moran

June 16, 2009 75 min
Celebrity Chef Challenge 7 - Matt Moran
Here Comes the Bride

S01E45 Here Comes the Bride

June 17, 2009 75 min
The contestants cater a wedding on water.
Grain Pain

S01E46 Grain Pain

June 18, 2009 75 min
Taste Test Elimination - Poh and Sam named ingredients in a pot of minestrone.
Cocktail Hour

S01E47 Cocktail Hour

June 19, 2009 75 min
Masterclass 7 - Cocktail hour - Kingfish Skewers with Zucchini Salad, Piña Colada, Prawn Saganaki, Raspberry Tart
Hello Hong Kong!

S01E48 Hello Hong Kong!

June 21, 2009 75 min
Hong Kong - Arrival/Dim Sum Challenge
Old Faces Return

S01E49 Old Faces Return

June 22, 2009 75 min
Hong Kong - High Tea/Rainbow Fish Challenge
Truffletastic!

S01E50 Truffletastic!

June 23, 2009 75 min
Celebrity Chef Challenge 8 - Tam Kin Pak
Battle of the Sexes

S01E51 Battle of the Sexes

June 24, 2009 75 min
Hong Kong - Mystery Steamer Challenge and Super Challengee.
Sweet and Sour

S01E52 Sweet and Sour

June 25, 2009 75 min
Pressure Test Elimination - Justine and Julie landed in the bottom 2 and had to make a sweet and sour duck stir fry
Show and Tell

S01E53 Show and Tell

June 26, 2009 75 min
Masterclass 8 - Fried Rice, Hot Salami Pizza, Seared Scallops with Braised Pork Belly, Lemon and Date Scones
Love is in the Air

S01E54 Love is in the Air

June 28, 2009 75 min
Invention Test 7 - Three course meal, 'Romance' theme
Vision Quest

S01E55 Vision Quest

June 29, 2009 75 min
The contestants cook their dream menu for the judges.
Andre vs Emmanuel Stroobant

S01E56 Andre vs Emmanuel Stroobant

June 30, 2009 75 min
Celebrity Chef Challenge 9 - Emmanuel Stroobant
All at Sea

S01E57 All at Sea

July 1, 2009 75 min
HMAS Kanimbla Challenge - Poh, Justine and Tom returned to the competition
Thyme Out

S01E58 Thyme Out

July 2, 2009 75 min
Taste Test Elimination - Tom and Sam had to guess ingredients
Shanks and Soufflés

S01E59 Shanks and Soufflés

July 3, 2009 75 min
Masterclass 9 - Crepes Suzette, Twice Baked Cheese Souffle, Braised Lamb Shanks, Open Beef Kofta
Christmas in July

S01E60 Christmas in July

July 5, 2009 75 min
The contestants deliver some festive cheer.
Macaroon Madness

S01E61 Macaroon Madness

July 6, 2009 75 min
Pressure Test Elimination - Sam, Poh, Chris and Andre had to cook a combination of panna cotta, passionfruit emulsion ("passionfruit slick") and filled macaroon biscuits.
Julie vs Adrian Richardson

S01E62 Julie vs Adrian Richardson

July 7, 2009 75 min
Celebrity Chef Challenge 10 - Adrian Richardson
Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?

S01E63 Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?

July 8, 2009 75 min
Matt Preston's Formal Dinner Challenge - The contestants had to cook for a dinner party hosted by Matt Preston for four leaders of the Australian food industry, Armando Percuoco, Margaret Fulton, Jacques Reymond and Cheong...
Taste Test

S01E64 Taste Test

July 9, 2009 75 min
Taste Test Elimination - Andre and Chris, had to guess ingredients in a pot of Sri Lankan curry
Winter Warmers

S01E65 Winter Warmers

July 10, 2009 75 min
Master Class 10 - Pork and Fennel Sausages with Baked Beans, Roast Salmon and Artichokes with Red Wine Sauce, Chocolate Cigar with Sabayon
Finals Fever

S01E66 Finals Fever

July 12, 2009 75 min
Invention Test 9 - In the first challenge of the Finals Week, the contestants were asked to cook a meal under ten dollars using ingredients bought from the pantry that was converted into a supermarket
Pie Wars

S01E67 Pie Wars

July 13, 2009 75 min
Elimination Challenge 1 - The contestants had to make two pies - one sweet and one savoury, making their own pastry.
Poh's Advantage

S01E68 Poh's Advantage

July 14, 2009 75 min
Elimination Challenge 2 - As Poh had won the pie challenge she designated Malaysian as the theme and picked coconut cream and ling fish for the core ingredients. The contestants had 90 minutes to make...
No Piece of Cake

S01E69 No Piece of Cake

July 15, 2009 75 min
Elimination Challenge 3 - The third elimination challenge emulated the pressure test challenge where the contestants had to make a several layered 'Chocolate Mousse' cake.
And Then There Were Two

S01E70 And Then There Were Two

July 16, 2009 75 min
Elimination Challenge 4 - The final elimination round before the final saw the contestants cooking the dishes they would include in self-authored recipe books with cookbook writer Donna Hay acting as the guest judge
The Tables Are Turned

S01E71 The Tables Are Turned

July 17, 2009 75 min
Masterclass Reunion - The Top 20 contestants were reunited in the final Masterclass and revealed what they have been up to since leaving the show. Poh and Julie also challenged George and Gary to a...
The Grand Finale

S01E72 The Grand Finale

July 19, 2009 75 min
Finale Night - Poh and Julie competed against each other in three rounds consisting of a Taste Test, an Invention Test and a Pressure Test. Points would be earned for each test, with the winner...

Cast

Andy Allen
Andy Allen
Himself - Judge & Host
Poh Ling Yeow
Poh Ling Yeow
Herself - Judge & Host
Jean-Christophe Novelli
Himself - Judge & Host
Sofia Levin
Sofia Levin
Herself - Judge & Host

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