Episode
MasterChef Australia: Locally Sourced Mystery Box
Overview
This episode's ingredients are sourced by locals who grow fruit and vegetables in their backyards. The three most impressive dishes from the mystery box challenge will cook in an immunity challenge.
Details
- Series
- MasterChef Australia
- Season
- Season 12
- Episode
- Episode 18
- Air date
- 2020-05-06
- Runtime
- 75 min
Episode context
Locally Sourced Mystery Box is Episode 18 in Season 12 of MasterChef Australia. It aired on 2020-05-06. The runtime is 75 min.
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