The Prestigious Panel of Judges

Plating up. 10 mins before my time was up!
Loving the adrenaline. “Focus focus focus” was all I was thinking about.

Final touches… VOILA!

And of course giving the speech.
The dessert was different textures of water and chocolate with an Asian touch.
As I had to use an Asian flavor, I chose a jasmine rice lemongrass sherbet with touches of Kalamansi.

The title is Goddess Dewi resplendent in Macae 62%.
With every bite of the sherbet, it makes you crave for more of the chocolate with salty caramel.
A Touch of kalamansi was present to elevate the dessert with its slight acidity.

I honestly knew that the french (valrhona) would not see the dessert as i see it as the platting was not at all classical. However, i decided to stay true to our style of desserts. (having many components in one plate, but of course with everyone playing a part in it.

1st: FRANCE. Marike’s dessert.
having met Marike on the first day i knew that she was someone to look out for in the future as she is so talented and creative.
It was very deserving with the marriage of chocolate and quince with nuts from her country she is representing.

It was beautiful.