Announcements of Events - Bubba's Third Annual Chili Cookoff is On! Michael - Sep 17, 2008 - 02:38 PM Post subject: Bubba's Third Annual Chili Cookoff is On!Bubba's Third Annual Chili Cookoff is On!
Location: Bubba's Bar-B-Que. 2262 Hong Qiao Lu
Date: Saturday, Oct 11, from Noon to 5 p.m. (public access)
Info
--250 rmb for each team entry of up to four people
--100 rmb at the door gets unlimited chili samples while team supplies last and chance to vote on BEST CHILI IN SHANGHAI (children under 12/50 rmb; children under 5 free of charge)
Proceeds to benefit Shanghai Sunrise Charity FoundationMichael - Sep 17, 2008 - 02:47 PM Post subject:
Additional discussion about this worthy event is here.
http://www.shanghaiexpat.com/MDForum-viewtopic-t-81466.phtmlMichael - Sep 18, 2008 - 09:56 AM Post subject: Team RegistrationEntry Form for Bubba’s Third Annual Shanghai Chili Cook-off
Sanctioned by the Chili Appreciation Society International
Saturday, October 11
Noon – 5 p.m. (public entry)
Bubba’s Bar-B-Que and Saloon
2262 Hong Qiao Lu
Rules/Information for Participating Teams
1. Entry fee per team is 250 rmb
2. Teams can be sponsored by a corporation, restaurant, or individuals and should consist of one Head Cook, and up to four other members
3. Participation will be limited to the first 20 teams that register and pay
4. Entry form can be e-mailed to kennethjoewalker@gmail.com or dropped off at Bubba’s Bar-B-Que with the entry fee
5. Honors and/or awards will be presented for Best Chili (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th), People’s Choice, and Best Theme/Showmanship
6. Teams must cook chili onsite on the morning of October 11; pre-prep can take place at home, such as dicing onions, tomatoes, etc., or grinding/slicing peppers and spices; however, all cooking, browning, sautéing must take place on the chili cook-off grounds
7. Teams may arrive any time after 7 a.m. and start cooking
8. Teams can arrive before 7 a.m. to set-up but cooking cannot start until 7 a.m.
9. Each team should use a minimum of 8 pounds of meat, using their choice of chicken, pork, beef, lamb, goat, or any exotic legal meat they choose
10. Beans will not be accepted, along with other “foreign objects” such as corn, rice, pasta, fruit, etc. Chili entries deemed to contain such items will be disqualified from judging
11. You will need to bring your own cooking tools, such as skillets if needed, chili pot, serving ladle, chopping knives, butcher boards, etc
12. Each team will have a table plus a table top gas burner
13. You will also be responsible for decorating your booth based on your theme (optional but required to compete for Best Theme)
14. Official judging will take place using a blind tasting process. Chili will be judged based on color, aroma, and taste
15. The People’s Choice Award will be decided by the public.
Team Name: _____________________
Name of Chili: ______________________
Head Cook / Shirt Size:_______________________________________________
Team Members (completion of this section is not necessary to enter the cook off):
1:______________________________ 2:______________________________
3:______________________________ 4:______________________________
splitpin - Sep 18, 2008 - 09:31 PM Post subject:
There was a similar event held on Durban , South Africa and the following was the report of the competition.
Recently, I was honoured to be selected as a judge at a Curry Cook-off. The original person called in sick at the last moment and I happened to be standing there at the judge's table asking for directions to the Beer Garden when the call came in. I was assured by the other two judges (Natal Indians) that the curry wouldn't be all that spicy and, besides, they told me I could have free beer during the tasting, so I accepted". Here are the scorecard notes from the event: I am Judge 3 (Frank).
CURRY 1 - SEELAN'S MANIAC MONSTER TOMATO CURRY...
Judge 1 -- A little too heavy on the tomato. Amusing kick. Judge 2 -- Nice smooth tomato flavour. Very mild. Judge 3 (Frank) -- Holy sh*t, what the hell is this stuff? You could remove dried paint from your driveway. Took me two beers to put the flames out. I hope that's the worst one. These people are crazy. CHILLI 2 - PHOENIX BBQ CHICKEN CURRY...
Judge 1 -- Smoky, with a hint of chicken. Slight chilli tang. Judge 2 -- Exciting BBQ flavor, needs more peppers to be taken seriously. Judge 3 -- Keep this out of the reach of children. I'm not sure what I'm supposed to taste besides pain. I had to wave off two people who wanted to give me the Heimlich maneuver! They had to rush in more beer when they saw the look on my face.
CURRY 3 - SHAMILA'S FAMOUS "BURN DOWN THE GARAGE" CURRY...
Judge 1 -- Excellent firehouse curry. Great kick. Judge 2 -- A bit salty, good use of chilli peppers. Judge 3 -- Call 911. I've located a uranium pill. My nose feels like I have been snorting Drain Cleaner. Everyone knows the routine by now. Get me more beer before I ignite. Barmaid pounded me on the back, now my backbone is in the front part of my chest. I'm getting p*ssed from all the beer.
CHILLI 4 - BABOO'S BLACK MAGIC BEAN CURRY.
Judge 1 -- Black bean curry with almost no spice. Disappointing. Judge 2 -- Hint of lime in the black beans. Good side dish for fish or other mild foods, not much of a curry. Judge 3 -- I felt something scraping across my tongue, but was unable to taste it. Is it possible to burn out taste buds? Shareen, the beer maid, was standing behind me with fresh refills. That 200kg woman is starting to look HOT...just like this nuclear waste I'm eating! Is chilli an phrodisiac?
CHILLI 5 LALL'S LEGAL LIP REMOVER...
Judge 1 -- Meaty, strong curry. Cayenne peppers freshly ground, adding considerable kick. Very impressive. Judge 2 -- Average beef curry, could use more tomato. Must admit the chilli peppers make a strong statement. Judge 3 -- My ears are ringing, sweat is pouring off my forehead and I can no longer focus my eyes. I farted and four people behind me needed paramedics. The contestant seemed offended when I told her that her chilli had given me brain damage. Shareen saved my tongue from bleeding by pouring beer directly on it from the pitcher. I wonder if I'm burning my lips off. It really p*sses me off that the other judges asked me to stop screaming. Scr*w them.
CHILLI 6 - VERISHNEE'S VEGETARIAN VARIETY...
Judge 1 -- Thin yet bold vegetarian variety curry. Good balance of spices and peppers. Judge 2 -- The best yet. Aggressive use of peppers, onions, and garlic. Superb. Judge 3 -- My intestines are now a straight pipe filled with gaseous, sulphuric flames. I am definitely going to sh*t myself if I fart and I'm worried it will eat through the chair. No one seems inclined to stand behind me except that Shareen. Can't feel my lips anymore I need to wipe my ar*e with a snow cone ice-cream.
Judge 1 -- A mediocre curry with too much reliance on canned peppers. Judge 2 -- Ho hum, tastes as if the chef literally threw in a can of chilli peppers at the last moment. (I should take note at this stage that I am worried about Judge 3. He appears to be in a bit of distress as he is cursing uncontrollably). Judge 3 -- You could put a grenade in my mouth, pull the pin, and I wouldn't feel a thing. I've lost sight in one eye, and the world sounds like it is made of rushing water. My shirt is covered with curry which slid unnoticed out of my mouth. My pants are full of lava to match my shirt. At least, during the autopsy, they'll know what killed me. I've decided to stop breathing - it's too painful. Scr*w it; I'm not getting any oxygen anyway. If I need air I'll just suck it in through the 4-inch hole in my stomach.
CHILLI 8 - NAIDOO'S TOENAIL CURLING CURRY...
Judge 1 -- The perfect ending. This is a nice blend curry. Not too bold but spicy enough to declare its existence. Judge 2 -- This final entry is a good, balanced curry. Neither mild nor hot. Sorry to see that most of it was lost when Judge 3 farted, passed out, fell over and pulled the curry pot down on top of himself. Not sure if he's going to make it. Poor man, wonder how he'd have reacted to really hot curry?
Judge 3 - No Report
Michael - Sep 20, 2008 - 10:15 PM Post subject:
Ok all you chili cookers.. its time to put your pepper where your mouth is. Entry form above.. send it to Ken. kennethjoewalker@gmail.comcomputersolutions - Sep 23, 2008 - 08:14 PM Post subject:
I'm entering this year, so expect some competition
I found some Texan chilli peppers so I'm good to go now.
Lawrence "Nukular Chilli bwahahaha"
Michael - Oct 06, 2008 - 10:45 AM Post subject:
Well folks.. chili time is upon us this week! This Sat.
Michael - Oct 12, 2008 - 09:05 AM Post subject:
It was a great afternoon.. SOOOO many good chilis and so many chili magicians and chili lovers. Shanghaiexpat made a respectable chili.. but alas, did not place. Congrats to the winners! Will post more later.
