I am so sad that Robert got eliminated from E&O's Search for AFC Next Celebrity Chef.
This guy is Robert. Oh my I can't believe he is just so cute! He kinda looks like Bro P HEHEHEHEHHH XDDDD
NAME: Robert
AGE: 29
COUNTRY: Philippines
OCCUPATION: Restaurant Manager
Besides his love for the culinary arts, Robert has a degree in Business Management. He attributes his business acumen to being Chinese, and hence always looking at things with a hint of business perspective, even with food.
Robert loves to socialize and interact with interesting people, despite being seen as usually quiet and shy. He considers himself to be witty and quirky where others think he is funny even without him trying. However, he doesn’t respond well to pressure and stress, and finds comfort by squeezing on stress balls.
In his free time, Robert loves listening to all genres of music except heavy rock, and playing the classic computer games like Playstation and Gameboy. Otherwise, you can find him browsing through the aisles for new products at the supermarket.
He loves his grandmother’s cooking, and knew that he had a passion for cooking as a young boy when he would continuously run into the kitchen at home to help. He feels that homecooked meals are comfort food that are straight-forward, tasty and flavourful without being too fancy. He moved on to simple frying, and eventually tried his hand at making desserts. Now, he looks to famous dessert chefs like Anna Olson, Lynn Crawford, Corbin Tomaszeski, and Laura Calder for inspiration and direction.
Robert believes that he still has many things to explore and learn. When he was in Singapore to pursue his studies in the culinary arts, he had the opportunity to meet different kinds of people from different walks of life, and to taste all kinds of food and ingredients that he never thought existed before!
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5 MINUTES WITH ROBERT
1. Why do you think you have the potential to be the winner of E&O Search for AFC’s Next Celebrity Chef?
I have never considered myself to be competitive, let alone win a competition filled with such talented people! I’m just here to see how far I can go. However, I’m very happy that I am at least fulfilling one life long dream of being on television!
Also, being part of this competition has opened my eyes to many things like managing and operating a cooking business. I hope that one day I can open a small restaurant that serves good simple and honest food, together with good service so that people will want to come back for more!
2. What is your first memorable food experience?
Back when I was in school, I wrote a recipe that I cook at home in one of my essays. I got a really good grade because my teacher actually tried it at home and loved it!
3. Which three (3) ingredients can you not live without? Why?
Eggs, salt, and sugar! I can’t live without salt and sugar as they can make a lot of impact with the taste and flavour of the dish that you are cooking. As for eggs, there are just an endless list of things that you can do with eggs! They can be served on its own, as an appetizer, entrée or even a dessert and it mixes very well with other ingredients too.
4. Name one (1) ingredient that best represents you. Why?
Again, I must say eggs! They are often underestimated compared to other products such as beef, fish, chicken, etc. But eggs are actually very versatile and they can transform dishes to become another totally different amazing dish! Like me, eggs are understated, but we can accomplish great things!
5. Which kitchen pet peeve of yours irks out your peers?
I have very little tolerance for people who are disorganized in the kitchen! Also for people who bully their way in the kitchen just so they can look good. Its times like these that I get really cranky and transform into bad Robert!
6. If you could choose, what would your last meal be?
Roasted duck or goose, served with plum sauce. They are to die for and the “yum” factor is through the roof!
Maybe it was not his luck. Now my hope turns to Brian. I really wanted him to be MasterChef Malaysia. He's playful, cute, cooks well and friendly. So please Brian, do not disappoint me.
BRIAN CHEN.
Umur: 25
Asal: Damansara
Pekerjaan: Auditor
Hidangan Kegemaran: Hidangan Sayuran
Lokasi Percutian Kegemaran: Disneyland
Masakan Kegemaran Untuk Dimasak: Masakan untuk kesihatan
Pencuci Mulut Kegemaran: Carrot cake
Sweet or Savoury: Both
Chilli or Garlic: Both
Profil
Penyakit kanser yang dihidapi ayah Brian tidak memutuskan semangatnya untuk terus maju. Malah situasi inilah yang mengilhamkan Brian untuk memasak masakan sihat dengan diet istimewa khas buat ayahnya. Tidak mungkin Brian terjebak dalam bidang masakan ini tanpa dorongan dan semangat daripada ayahnya.
Kesegaran sesuatu masakan dengan kualiti ramuan semulajadi menjadi pilihan utama Brian dalam masakannya. Masakan daripada negara Perancis terutamanya yang menjadikan sayuran segar sebagai bahan utama sentiasa digunakan Brian dalam masakannya.
Brian sangat mengagumi sebilangan chef yang merubah kehidupan mereka daripada bidang bukan masakan kepada bidang masakan sehingga menjadi chef terkenal di dunia. Antaranya adalah Chef Wan yang merupakan seorang akauntan sebelum bergelar Chef Selebriti Terbaik Dunia, Laura Calder, chef yang berasal dari Kanada, merupakan graduan dari London School of Economics dan mendiang Julia Child yang pernah menjadi jurutaip di Office of Strategic Services semasa Perang Dunia Kedua.
Menjadi tanggungjawab Brian untuk memasak kepada kedua ibu bapanya. Mereka berdualah sumber inspirasi Brian untuk meneruskan perjalanan dalam bidang kulinari. Bapanya yang menghidap kanser membuatkan Brian ingin mencuba diet istimewa khas buat bapanya.
Impian Brian adalah untuk memberi harapan kepada sesiapa sahaja yang ingin mengubah dari gaya hidup sekarang kepada bidang kulinari. Menurutnya, tidak mustahil bagi sesiapa sahaja yang mempunyai kesungguhan dalam memasak untuk terus menyusuri perjalanan ini. Jika seorang auditor boleh memasak, sesiapa juga boleh memasak!
I went to see the recipes from MasterChef Malaysia website. I went to see all Brian's recipes and to be honest, he named his dish weird ...but cute!
Many tried his "Ayam Curahan Hati" and said it taste good. I am gonna try one if only I am able to find the ingredients.
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