/ck/ - Food & Cooking

>>12472886
There is no way to make everyone happy. Of course I'm posting these threads so that everyone can chime in and give advice on what is or isn't too accessible, offer suggestions etc. I'll keep in mind what you said about accessibility, but I can't take everyone's advice all the time, and I'm very set on leaving many exciting ingredients in the lineup.

I live in a small city of the midwest, and even I can get a small package of sliced Iberico for $10. I wouldn't add something excessive like sea urchins or A-5 wagyu or sturgeon caviar, but I intend to make it more exciting than corn and pork chops. You'll probably have to go to a specialty shop at some point, so if that's out of the question for you, I don't think this competition will be your speed.

With only a few mandatory ingredients, you're free to leave the rest of your dish fairly cheap and simple or to pick up other extravagant additions if you so choose. You also only have to make quantity for one dish, so you can buy the Iberico, use what you need, and freeze the rest for the next week's challenge as an addition.

>>12472905
I'm mentally walking through my grocery store and thinking of what there is.
It's also up to the audience and the panel of judges to score for adherence to the challenge goals, so if you have to substitute something, and do it smartly, I'd think the scores would reflect your effort.