“The World Cook” TV show: Chef Filipe Fernandes representing Portugal.

Chef Filipe Fernandes, “The World Cook”, Season 1, Episode 1

“The World Cook” is a TV show streaming now on Amazon Prime, consisting of sixteen world class cooks paired up over two halves of non-stop action. Tasked with serving a signature dish that represents their home nation, each will be vying to beat their opponent in the hope of becoming one of eight quarter finalists. Featuring Fred, Emma and guest judges Jay Rayner and Joe Denison-Carey.

“Lobster francesinha” signature dish by Chef Filipe Fernandes

Chef Filipe pushes the limits with his signature dish “Lobster francesinha”: a delicacy from the ocean combined with the powerful flavours of a famous northern Portuguese sauce. Additional textures of a tapioca crisp elevate this signature dish and freshen the palate with the sweet and zesty infamous azorean pineapple.

Chef Filipe Fernandes describing his dish to the panel of judges and the contestants.

The honor of representing Portugal in a World Chef Competition was awarded to Chef Filipe. It being a “one in a life-time” experience he didn’t hold back. Using traditional cooking techniques paired with avant-garde flavours and textures, Chef Filipe brought to life a new unique portuguese dish that he can proudly call his own.

Lobster '“the queen of the ocean”, azorean pineapple, squid ink, portuguese beer and Port wine were the local ingredients that Chef so Fresh wanted showcase to the world… Força Portugal!

Portugal on a plate: “Lobster francesinha” by Chef so Fresh.