Peter Rabbit Saves the Day

While Noodle Cook basks in the glory of the very edible Paper Chef #8 creation of Wasabi spinach ice cream, junior Judge Ninja Nath goes on the prowl and concludes the ice cream is really cool (right in the middle of the Australian winter) but the wasabi was not hot for kids. This prompted all five junior judges to hold up the red card for a "flop".

In the meantime, Judge Nutri Jan frantically called by mobile that the nuts in the wafers and the colourant in the yellow olives can be allergens to susceptible individuals like young children.

Noodle Cook swung into immediate action, with the original plan of iced beetroot and spinach tofu whip served with horseradish cream or mayonnaise on the side. Because of the unavailability of red amaranth (Chinese spinach) during winter, baby English spinach leaves are used in its place as a side salad instead of incorporation into the whip.





Other then the strong taste, there is also the problem of the young judges rejecting the unfamiliar presentation. Using Peter Rabbit for inspiration, the dish is simplified to cheddar mash potato (moulded into a rabbit) and spinach salad with pieces for counting.