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S41E09 Take the Cake

During the initial round, the chefs discover they need to create appetizers featuring galangal, a ginger-like ingredient, alongside a fashionable taco. As they move into the entrée round, they encounter unexpected challenges with tiny fruits and softshell crabs. The dessert round presents an eclectic mix, highlighted by a beautiful cake that evokes nostalgic memories for one of the judges.