As the judges went to the next room, the students started their mise en place, making sure that all the ingredients they needed were cut appropriately. Everyone had three hours allocated for two dishes that could give them the chance to win the selection. However, making a traditional pho could take up all that time, giving them another challenge to use their time efficiently.
This selection challenge was all about working smart and fast and getting as much flavor they could give their dishes as possible. A simple mistake could easily lead them to lose their chances.
With a renowned chef judging their plates, the pressure for the junior students was higher than their previous cooking activities.