by Oge Okonkwo

The battle has indeed begun in the Knorr Taste Quest kitchen, as our 14 finalists were presented with their very first task!

In this episode they were told to take basic rice to another level, with the following ingredients; Rice, Liver, Tomato, Green Peppers, Onions, Sweet Chilli Peppers, Knorr Seasoning Cube and the key ingredient Lemon. They were given only 40 minutes to do this.

The judges informed them that they would be judged based on their food presentation, management of ingredients and overall preparation of the food.  At the end of the cooking time, Victor emerged as the task winner and was handsomely rewarded with Twenty Thousand Naira for his efforts.

Kehinde Adetola was however placed on probation, while Antia and Veronica were sent packing for a very poor performance. Two contestants sent home in the very first battle? “Hot” is indeed getting “Hotter” in the Knorr Taste Quest Kitchen!!!

Prizes up for grabs this season are; N2 million cash prize, a Ford Eco Sport SUV, and tons of Kenwood kitchen equipment for the first prize, N1 million cash prize and tons of Kenwood kitchen equipment for the second place and N500,000 cash prize and tons of Kenwood kitchen equipment for the third place winner. However, all 14 contestants would go home with different Kenwood kitchen equipment and could also win cash vouchers if they win any of the special tasks. Co-sponsoring the show this season are Coscharis motors and Kenwood Electronics.

The show airs every weekend on the following stations; NTA Network Friday 8-9pm, Silver bird Network Friday 8-9pm,  AIT Network Saturday 7-8pm, ONTV Sunday 7-8pm,  DSTV  CH155 Saturday 8-9pm, TVC Sunday 8.30-9.30pm, WapTV (Startimes) Sunday 8-9pm,  from January 10, 2014. Watching the show also gives viewers a chance to win prizes. Join the Knorr community on www.facebook.com/KnorrNigeria.

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