As the number of "Top Chef: World All Stars" cheftestants dwindle, the challenges keep getting harder. The latest installment may have presented the most difficult Elimination challenge so far, in an episode that features practically everything that makes "Top Chef" such a stellar show.
But first, the QuickFire, which tests the chefs to produce dishes with preserved, smoked or salted fish. While some people may pooh-pooh such products, items such as bottarga or even baccala are genuinely cherished in fine dining and Italian-American circles, respectively. With the right touch and knowledge, ingredients that are sharp or even acrid or overly salted can be incorporated into a well-rounded dish with finesse. Apparently, Amar is up to the challenge, winning his first-ever solo QuickFire in his "Top Chef" career.
