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Gumbo/Jambalaya Cook-Off Judging
Posted on 2/16/24 at 1:11 pm
Posted on 2/16/24 at 1:11 pm
Hosting a cook-off soon at my kids school and was looking for some input regarding judging. I have an idea of what to do but would like some feedback.
Categories are Gumbo , Jambalaya/Pastalaya, and Lagniappe Dish. 5 judges using a weighted scoring total on the categories and taking the average. Prizes for first and second place
Categories are Gumbo , Jambalaya/Pastalaya, and Lagniappe Dish. 5 judges using a weighted scoring total on the categories and taking the average. Prizes for first and second place
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Judging Categories:
Execution (20%): Did the dish come together? In your opinion, did the cook successfully accomplish their recipe describes? Does the dish meet the criteria of the specific category?
Appearance (10%): Is it pleasing to the eye? Does it look appetizing? Do you want to take a big bite out of it right now
Taste (70%) : Is it pleasing to the taste buds? Does it make you want to eat more? Is there an appropriate balance of flavor?
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Posted on 2/16/24 at 1:27 pm to CE Tiger
At first glance, think it will difficult to lump Jambalaya and Pastalaya into the same category. Two separate dishes that will be hard to compare for scoring. Just my $.02. Good luck! Sounds like a fun time
Posted on 2/16/24 at 1:36 pm to CE Tiger
Might be a little complicated depending on who the judges are. And, plan ahead for a tie breaker just in case. Last time I was involved in one, the head judge's score only came into play in the event of a tie. At the same time, each judge only submitted a single score for each dish so ties were more possible.
Posted on 2/16/24 at 2:05 pm to PerplenGold
Got three legit food guys and then a special guest judge with the school. The weighted averages and categories make it pretty hard to tie . Judges don’t even know who wins until it’s calculated in a spreadsheet
This post was edited on 2/16/24 at 2:06 pm
Posted on 2/16/24 at 3:42 pm to CE Tiger
Rate the gumbo with tomatoes in it the highest and sit back and watch the sparks.
Posted on 2/16/24 at 3:54 pm to Jake88
I’ll leave that for people choice award sort of like when Mitch Trubisky won the NVP award vs the Saints
Posted on 2/16/24 at 5:53 pm to CE Tiger
Jambalaya
Execution: Rice/pasta (did it split, is it cooked correctly, and did it burn?)
Appearance: Too wet/dry? Good color? A green onion garnish would be nice.
Taste: Is it spiced well? The quality of the ingredients? Seafood overcooked if used at all?
Execution: Rice/pasta (did it split, is it cooked correctly, and did it burn?)
Appearance: Too wet/dry? Good color? A green onion garnish would be nice.
Taste: Is it spiced well? The quality of the ingredients? Seafood overcooked if used at all?
Posted on 2/16/24 at 8:15 pm to Btrtigerfan
Btrtigerfan, with all due respect, don't you think judging the split of the rice is a little much for a competition like this?
Posted on 2/16/24 at 8:30 pm to Stadium Rat
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don't you think judging the split of the rice is a little much for a competition like this?
Is it kids or adults? You're probably right if this is a fundraiser. With that said, I judge a man that serves me jambalaya with parboiled rice and Kitchen Bouquet in it.
Posted on 2/16/24 at 8:37 pm to Btrtigerfan
What do you have against kitchen bouquet? It’s an ingredient. Why don’t you like it? Do you think “it’s cheating” lmao!
Posted on 2/16/24 at 8:46 pm to SixthAndBarone
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What do you have against kitchen bouquet?
It has no discernible flavor that I can think of. I prefer the toasty flavor from deglazing the gradue from the bottom of the pot. It makes good color with the browned onion also.
Posted on 2/16/24 at 9:19 pm to Btrtigerfan
quote:It's just food coloring.
kitchen bouquet
Posted on 2/16/24 at 9:33 pm to Btrtigerfan
It’s caramelized vegetables, no? Couldn’t it enhance the flavor a bit? After all, you are caramelizing your vegetables when you cook your jambalaya, right?
It’s a stupid cultural concept to hate on it because jambalaya cooks say “it’s cheating”. So people feel like they have to hate it.
It’s a stupid cultural concept to hate on it because jambalaya cooks say “it’s cheating”. So people feel like they have to hate it.
Posted on 2/17/24 at 8:59 am to SixthAndBarone
quote:It doesn't really have much flavor. Taste it - it won't kill you.
It’s caramelized vegetables, no? Couldn’t it enhance the flavor a bit?
Posted on 2/17/24 at 9:56 am to Stadium Rat
I know there’s not much. My whole point is people refuse to accept it a an ingredient because of the stigma that floats around the chemical plant workers that it’s “cheating”.
Posted on 2/17/24 at 10:02 am to Stadium Rat
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It's just food coloring.
No, it’s a bat signal for people who can’t do things properly.
Posted on 2/17/24 at 11:05 am to SixthAndBarone
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It’s caramelized vegetables, no?
It's caramel coloring.
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Couldn’t it enhance the flavor a bit?
It has other ingredients in it, but I've not detected those flavors. I haven't tasted Savoie's, but it's similar.
Here are the ingredients in KB.
Posted on 2/17/24 at 11:07 am to SixthAndBarone
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My whole point is people refuse to accept it a an ingredient because of the stigma that floats around the chemical plant workers that it’s “cheating”.
Not needing it shows a mastery of the cooking techniques required to achieve a beautiful brown color in the dish, hence a better end product. The same principle applies to par boiled vs long grain. I'm not against either KB or par boiled rice but a cook who doesn't need artificial coloring and can get his long grain to come out will get rewarded on my score sheet by at least a half to a whole point in execution.
Posted on 2/17/24 at 11:39 am to GeauxTigers0107
was pumped to come to this thread and see all the replies...
then realized it was just arguing about Kitchen Bouquet
then realized it was just arguing about Kitchen Bouquet
Posted on 2/17/24 at 3:12 pm to SixthAndBarone
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I know there’s not much. My whole point is people refuse to accept it a an ingredient because of the stigma that floats around the chemical plant workers that it’s “cheating”.
but what about the refinery guys? Do they "stigmatize" KB too?
FTR - I'm with the plant guys. I'm a stigmatizer.
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