Masterchef final, the finalists' menus. Which ones are they
MasterChef 13 ended leaving behind unforgettable moments. Bringing the title of mastechef Italia home is Eleonora Riso who manages to beat Michela and Antonio during the final. But what are they? the menus presented during the last episode of the aspiring chefs?
The menus of the final of the aspiring chefs
The winner Eleonora: Ichigo-ichie between Japan and Italy
With "Ichigo-ichie" Eleonora he invited us to celebrate the moment, drawing on philosophy Japanese to enhance joy in the unrepeatable moments of life. Her passion for the East has merged with Italian traditions, creating a menu that is a bridge between different cultures, capable of telling stories through every bite, in a journey of flavors that she has managed to surprise and move.
- Antipasto: Grandpa umami
- Starter: Sacred River
- Second dish: Rebellious skin
- Dessert: Mochi great luck
The appetizer “it must be fun” according to Eleonora. And so it was. The judges are quite satisfied. The first course “Fiume Sacro” is beautiful to look at and equally good to taste. Here too he manages to show off his genius. The judges are ecstatic.
Second course “Rebel Skin”, a double-cooked eel with a teriyaki-like sauce. The judges move on to tasting after an elegant and refined, as well as Japanese, presentation. In its simplicity a great dish. For Barbieri there is a "but" that he does not specify. Cannavacciuolo is ecstatic.
And here is Eleonora's conclusion with her dessert: Mochi great luck.
His menu won over the judges to such an extent that take home the victory of Masterchef 13.
Michela: Mountain Experience
Michela took the judges on a journey through the mountain trails that have shaped his culinary identity. From the fresh breath of Lake Garda up to the door of his house, the route was able to blend rustic flavors and childhood memories. Her strudel was not just a dessert, but the culmination of an experience that embraced the mountain in all its facets.
- Antipasto: Reflections from the lake
- Starter: Flowering
- Main course: The forest
- Dessert: I arrive home
During l'antipasto Barbieri finds one fish bone. And the judges are not very convinced of his starter. The first course is called Flowering with a presentation that wins over the judges who remain enraptured. Barbieri finished the dish with pleasure.
Il second dish it is defined as harmonious and they prefer it to that of Antonio. He concludes with his “I'm coming home” his strudel which contains its flavors and emotions. The judges are very impressed they even define it surprising!
eat because it's a littledangerous“. The tasting conquest the judges this time too.
Antonio: The key to everything
Antonio chose to pay homage to Sicilia with "The key to everything“, inspired by the journey of Goethe. This menu represented a declaration of love for the island, considered not only a geographical location but a symbol of Italy's cultural and gastronomic richness. Through his dishes, Antonio explored Sicily as a hidden treasure, a key to understanding the complexity and beauty of Italian cuisine.
- Antipasto: Arche
- Starter: Sacred and Profane, where meat and fish meet
- Main course: My Odyssey
- Dessert: Full stop
The appetizer quite satisfies the judges as well as the first course “Sacred and Profane” where meat and fish meet. Subsequently the second course "My Odyssey" which talks about his return to his land. The cooking is perfect for the judges, but something is missing for them: the dish is not there according to Cannavacciuolo.
He ends his journey with his dessert “Full stop” a mix from cassata al almond nougat and pistachios. He doesn't conquer the plating, but the taste and technique do.