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Season 6 • Episode 44 • Kobe vs. Takatsugu Sasaoka (Maitake Battle)
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Iron Chef Season 6, Episode 44: Kobe vs. Takatsugu Sasaoka (Maitake Battle)
The challenger likes to follow one of the philosophies of Rosanjin: 'never kill the natural flavor of the ingredient.' He is known as the Prince of Japanese cuisine. He is extremely picky about the ingredients he uses. The theme ingredient costs about $150/kg ($68/lb). This is a battle between the Prince of Japanese cuisine and the Prince of Pasta. Watch Iron Chef Season 6, Episode 44 Kobe vs. Takatsugu Sasaoka (Maitake Battle) in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of Iron Chef Season 6, Episode 44 and share your thoughts in the comments below!
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