The story of my participation in the #YokoChopped completion are coming to you today at 2PM EST. Until then…

The rules remain the same: 4 cooks, 3 rounds, and 4 ingredients per round, but only one winner. The difference is, I’m that WINNER- unless you say otherwise. Below are the required mystery ingredients from the day I competed in CFAY’s Chopped competition and the allowed times. What masterpiece would you prepare? Would you have done it better than me? Or would you be CHOPPED? To submit your dish, click the REPLY button up top.

APPETIZER ROUND: 20 minutes

 

• Octopus
• Asparagus
• Mango
• Green Plantain

ENTREE ROUND: 30 minutes

 

• Duck
• Coconut Milk
• Red Chile Pepper
• Chocolate Covered Raisins

DESSERT ROUND: 30 minutes

 

• Salted Sunflower Seeds (Shelled)
• Pineapple
• Oreos
• Crisco Shortening

ANSWER KEY

Below are the contestants and their dishes. Some photos are from Jewel of the East General Mess, Yokusuka Naval Base.

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