A 33-year-old Singaporean of Indian origin named Inderpal Singh won the thrilling “MasterChef Singapore” grand finale. He won the fourth season of the cooking reality show, which culminated with a three-way competition on Sunday, after weeks of hard competition.
Indian-origin Singaporean Won The Grand Finale Of “MasterChef Singapore”
Inderpal Singh received SGD 10,000 (around ₹6.7 lakh) in cash and other prizes in appreciation of his culinary prowess. Inderpal Singh conveyed his tremendous emotions in a statement after his triumph, saying that pride doesn’t even begin to define how he feels right now.
Having the trophy in his hands proves that dreams do come true and gives him the confidence that he can succeed as a culinary celebrity. He continued by saying that he had dreamed of this moment so many times and had given himself a reality check so many times. Also, he expressed his gratitude for his family’s unwavering support and the relationships he made along the way to winning MasterChef, which enabled him to realise his ambitions in the culinary world.
The competition’s grand finale gave the finalists what appeared to be a simple task: to design an exquisite three-course menu for the judges, with a maximum score of 30 points for each course. The first two meals allowed the competitors to demonstrate their speciality dishes, but the dessert course had a surprise for them.
The “Queen of Desserts,” Janice Wong, a well-known Singaporean pastry chef, unexpectedly dropped by the MasterChef kitchen. The Supertree Grove, her meticulous invention, was put to a surprise pressure test on the competitors. This spectacular display, which was inspired by Singapore’s gardens, included 10 layers of chocolate, mousse, and a lava core that were put together with exact timing and technique, including dipping in liquid nitrogen.
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His Outstanding Score & Flavourful Combinations
After a difficult three-round competition, Singh, a home-based Food and Beverage (F&B) business owner, won with an outstanding score of 76.6 out of 90. Further, he outperformed the second-place finisher Tina by 3.6 points and the third-place finisher Mandy by 8.1 points. The judges praised Singh for his remarkable flavour combinations, which showed his passion and commitment to each dish by delivering wonderful surprises in flavour and texture with every bite.
The fourth season of MasterChef Singapore celebrates the country’s enduring love of cuisine and its rich multicultural past. The 10-episode season of the show also addressed the need to reduce food waste while promoting the value of locally sourced ingredients and sustainability.
Other MasterChef Winners Of Indian-Origin
1. Nikita Pathakji, winner of MasterChef: The Professionals 2022
After a tight finale, Nikita Pathakji, 25, was declared the winner of MasterChef: The Professionals 2022. India-origin won the competition after defeating Charlie Jeffreys and Sagar Massey and wowing the judges with inventive delicacies. Nikita, a chef from Derby, competed in the tournament alongside 31 other chefs. And after six weeks of getting more difficult, she cooked her way to the top.
2. Justin Narayan, winner of MasterChef Australia 13
Indian-origin This year’s MasterChef Australia 13 winner is Justin Narayan. The 27-year-old Narayan defeated fellow contenders Kishwar Chowdhury and Pete Campbell to take home the $250,000 first-place award. Pete finished as the first runner-up and won $30,000, while Kishwar placed second and received $20,000.
3. Sashi Cheliah, winner of MasterChef Australia 2018
The 2018 winner of MasterChef Australia is an Adelaide jail warden named Sashi Cheliah. The 39-year-old defeated Ben Borscht, another participant, who received 77 out of 100 points, by earning 93 out of 100.
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The winner got things going well with a perfect 30 for his sambal prawn beginning and a 27 for the fish curry he prepared in honour of his aunt.
Cover Image Courtesy: MasterChef Singapore/ Instagram
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