Poh's Advantage
MasterChef Australia - S1 - E68
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 two courses.
MasterChef Australia: Season 1 - 55 Episode s
1x18 - Julia's Divine Dumplings
May 17, 2009
Invention Test 2 - Chinese theme
1x19 - Attack of the Killer Squid
May 18, 2009
Pressure Test Elimination - Michelle, Sam and Kate had to cook squid in their challenge.
1x20 - Julia and the Duck
May 19, 2009
The MasterChef contestant takes on the celebrity chef at his own game.
1x21 - Aisle Panic
May 20, 2009
A three course meal for three food critics has the contestants in a tizz.
1x22 - An Emotional Elimination
May 21, 2009
The blue team’s decision leaves more than one contestant upset.
1x23 - Soufflés and Stir-fries
May 22, 2009
Masterclass 3 - Soufflés and stir-fries - Chilli and Fennel Squid, Chinese Mushroom Stir-fry with Tofu, Chocolate and Jaffa Soufflé
1x24 - The Steaks are Raised
May 24, 2009
The contestants impress the judges with their challenge efforts.
1x25 - Sweet Success
May 25, 2009
Celebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert
1x26 - Chris vs Alex Herbert
May 26, 2009
Celebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert
1x27 - Feeding Frenzy
May 27, 2009
The teams race to feed the hungry hordes.
1x28 - Kate's Tough Decision
May 28, 2009
The team captain has the final say as to who should go.
1x29 - The Perfect Chip
May 29, 2009
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
1x30 - Best of British
May 31, 2009
John Torode from the UK MasterChef rates the contestants.
1x31 - Paella Pain
June 1, 2009
Pressure Test Elimination - Aaron, Sandra and Julie faced elimination and had to make paella.
1x32 - Justine vs Guy Grossi
June 2, 2009
Celebrity Chef Challenge 5 - Guy Grossi
1x33 - Fishy Business
June 3, 2009
Fresh Seafood Team Challenge
1x34 - The Great Bait Debate
June 4, 2009
The blue team decides whether to send their captain home.
1x35 - Lemon Goodness
June 5, 2009
Masterclass 5 - Lemon Goodness - Lobster Bisque, Tuscan Vegetable Soup, Roast Chicken with Buttery Potatoes, Lemon Diva cupcakes.
1x36 - Double Trouble
June 7, 2009
Invention Test 5
1x37 - Not So Sweet
June 8, 2009
Pressure Test Elimination - Tom, Poh, Chris and Julie had to make Croquembouche.
1x38 - Lucas vs Ben O’Donoghue
June 9, 2009
Celebrity Chef Challenge 6 with Ben O'Donoghue
1x39 - Canape Frenzy
June 10, 2009
Martini Club Team Challenge
1x40 - And Then There Were Seven
June 11, 2009
The blue team say goodbye to another contestant.
1x41 - Sweet Treats
June 12, 2009
Masterclass 6 - Sweet treats - Fetta Blini with Smoked Beetroot, John Dory on the Bone with Vvegetables, Coffee éclairs with Vanilla Cream Filling
1x42 - Hits and Misses
June 14, 2009
Invention Test 6 - Two course meal
1x43 - Terrine Trauma
June 15, 2009
Pressure Test Elimination - Geni, Poh and Andre were in the bottom three and had to make salmon terrine.
1x44 - Justine vs Matt Moran
June 16, 2009
Celebrity Chef Challenge 7 - Matt Moran
1x45 - Here Comes the Bride
June 17, 2009
The contestants cater a wedding on water.
1x46 - Grain Pain
June 18, 2009
Taste Test Elimination - Poh and Sam named ingredients in a pot of minestrone.
1x47 - Cocktail Hour
June 19, 2009
Masterclass 7 - Cocktail hour - Kingfish Skewers with Zucchini Salad, Piña Colada, Prawn Saganaki, Raspberry Tart
1x48 - Hello Hong Kong!
June 21, 2009
Hong Kong - Arrival/Dim Sum Challenge
1x49 - Old Faces Return
June 22, 2009
Hong Kong - High Tea/Rainbow Fish Challenge
1x50 - Truffletastic!
June 23, 2009
Celebrity Chef Challenge 8 - Tam Kin Pak
1x51 - Battle of the Sexes
June 24, 2009
Hong Kong - Mystery Steamer Challenge and Super Challengee.
1x52 - Sweet and Sour
June 25, 2009
Pressure Test Elimination - Justine and Julie landed in the bottom 2 and had to make a sweet and sour duck stir fry
1x53 - Show and Tell
June 26, 2009
Masterclass 8 - Fried Rice, Hot Salami Pizza, Seared Scallops with Braised Pork Belly, Lemon and Date Scones
1x54 - Love is in the Air
June 28, 2009
Invention Test 7 - Three course meal, 'Romance' theme
1x55 - Vision Quest
June 29, 2009
The contestants cook their dream menu for the judges.
1x56 - Andre vs Emmanuel Stroobant
June 30, 2009
Celebrity Chef Challenge 9 - Emmanuel Stroobant
1x57 - All at Sea
July 1, 2009
HMAS Kanimbla Challenge - Poh, Justine and Tom returned to the competition
1x58 - Thyme Out
July 2, 2009
Taste Test Elimination - Tom and Sam had to guess ingredients
1x59 - Shanks and Soufflés
July 3, 2009
Masterclass 9 - Crepes Suzette, Twice Baked Cheese Souffle, Braised Lamb Shanks, Open Beef Kofta
1x60 - Christmas in July
July 5, 2009
The contestants deliver some festive cheer.
1x61 - Macaroon Madness
July 6, 2009
Pressure Test Elimination - Sam, Poh, Chris and Andre had to cook a combination of panna cotta, passionfruit emulsion ("passionfruit slick") and filled macaroon biscuits.
1x62 - Julie vs Adrian Richardson
July 7, 2009
Celebrity Chef Challenge 10 - Adrian Richardson
1x63 - Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?
July 8, 2009
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 Liew. The five of them assessed the contestants' dishes, with the two worst performers being nominated for elimination
1x64 - Taste Test
July 9, 2009
Taste Test Elimination - Andre and Chris, had to guess ingredients in a pot of Sri Lankan curry
1x65 - Winter Warmers
July 10, 2009
Master Class 10 - Pork and Fennel Sausages with Baked Beans, Roast Salmon and Artichokes with Red Wine Sauce, Chocolate Cigar with Sabayon
1x66 - Finals Fever
July 12, 2009
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
1x67 - Pie Wars
July 13, 2009
Elimination Challenge 1 - The contestants had to make two pies - one sweet and one savoury, making their own pastry.
1x68 - Poh's Advantage
July 14, 2009
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 two courses.
1x69 - No Piece of Cake
July 15, 2009
Elimination Challenge 3 - The third elimination challenge emulated the pressure test challenge where the contestants had to make a several layered 'Chocolate Mousse' cake.
1x70 - And Then There Were Two
July 16, 2009
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
1x71 - The Tables Are Turned
July 17, 2009
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 Mystery Box Challenge.
1x72 - The Grand Finale
July 19, 2009
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 decided based on the final tally after the three tests.
MasterChef Australia: All seasons
S0: Specials
3 Episode s
S1: Season 1
72 Episode s
S2: Season 2
84 Episode s
S3: Season 3
86 Episode s
S4: Season 4
70 Episode s
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65 Episode s
S6: Season 6
60 Episode s
S7: Season 7
62 Episode s
S8: Season 8
63 Episode s
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63 Episode s
S10: Season 10
61 Episode s
S11: Season 11
61 Episode s
S12: Season 12
61 Episode s
S13: Season 13
61 Episode s
S14: Fans & Favourites
62 Episode s
S15: Secrets & Surprises
50 Episode s
S16: Season 16
50 Episode s
S17: Back to Win
0 Episode