A Jamaican-born chef has walked away with the win and the title of “Chopped Champion” in a battle on the Food Network’s highly acclaimed series.
Chef Andre Fowles beat out his competitors to win Tuesday night with Caribbean cuisine in the spotlight.
He beat out Keisha Bocage, executive chef and owner of Bocage Catering in Houston, Texas, Rocco Nankervis, executive chef of The Oceanaire Seafood Room in Houston and Brandon Soverall, chef de cuisine at Triniti Restaurant also in Houston to take the win.
The 20-minute Appetizer round the mystery baskets contained: Shrimp, Papaya, Canned Spiced Ham and Mofongo. Fowles made Jamaican Spiced Shrimp with Papaya Chutney using thyme, frisẻe and vegetable stock.
The 30-minute Entree round mystery basket contained: Goat Chops, Chickpeas, Callaloo and Whole Coconuts. Chef Fowles made Traditional Jamaican Curry Goat using beef stock, chicken stock and jasmine rice
