![]() ![]() Perhaps it was the typically un-Japanese creations (with the exception of the Shiba Inu cake), or the choice of the word ‘Kawaii’ when it seemed that anything ‘cute’ would go, whatever the reason, viewers we’re left sour and disappointed by last week’s showstopper. Designs ranged from a cake resembling a Shiba Inu, a toadstool, a pineapple and an avocado. The episode finished off with a ‘showstopper challenge’, in which the bakers had 4 hours to design, bake and decorate a ‘Kawaii Cake’ in celebration of Japan’s love of all things ‘cute’. The odd choice of dish, flavours, and the culturally ignorant designs left viewers feeling as if the episode had generalised all Asian food with Japan and was contributing to the racist idea that ‘ all Asians are the same”.Īnything green is now a Japanese cake #bakeoff /jKvNLSZ5uu- Chris ? October 27, 2020 The final blow came as two of the contestants botched their designs, with one styling the pork buns to look like an American style cheeseburger and fries, whilst another designed hers to resemble pandas, which are native to China and not Japan. Further criticism flowed in when the contestants chose to substitute authentic Japanese flavours with Indian Dahl, Chinese stir fry and Chinese style pork fillings. Whilst some found the challenge of making steamed buns for ‘Japanese Week’ ignorant of actual Japanese cuisine, others criticised the choices of fillings used by the bakers. Right from the get-go fans we’re quick to point out that although ‘Nikuman’ – as they were referred to in the show – is the Japanese name for steamed buns (commonly filled with pork chashu), in reality the dish finds its origins rooted in Chinese cuisine. The show started off with a request of 8 steamed buns with a filling of the contestant’s choice. A number of complaints have been sent in to Ofcom (the national British communications regulation service) as some viewers were left feeling ‘offended’ by the show’s ‘Japanese Week’.ĭuring the episode, the contestants were presented with 3 challenges inspired by the theme of Japan Steamed Buns, Matcha Mille Feuille and ‘Kawaii Cakes’. A heated discussion has erupted over last week’s episode of The Great British Bake Off. ![]()
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