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In , titled " 9 Chefs Compete ," which originally aired on March 26, 2009, the competition shifted into a higher gear with one of the show's most iconic traditions. The Blind Taste Test Challenge

While some struggled with basic ingredients, others like Nona (who eventually won the season) began to show their potential by correctly identifying complex flavors. [S5E8] 9 Chefs Compete

Blindfolded and wearing headphones, each chef had to identify four different ingredients by taste alone. In , titled " 9 Chefs Compete ,"

The Red Team won the challenge, earning a "Dining in the Dark" experience at a Santa Monica restaurant. The Blue Team was punished with tedious prep work, including peeling and cleaning hundreds of potatoes for the next service. Dinner Service & High Stakes titled " 9 Chefs Compete