Master Ma

Master Ma was blinded after a cooking "accident" orchestrated by Baron Von Pork at the peak of his career. Shunned by peers and falling from grace, he developed an uncanny sense of taste, smell and texture (and desire for revenge) that elevates his cuisine to legendary heights.

## Recruitment Challenge

Far East, Aromatic, Date, Healthy, Ginger, Ginseng, Chinese, Home, Tea

## Character Missions

### Master Ma's Redemption

#### Part 1 - Suzhou, China (703, 203)

*After the accident that blinded him and his resulting fall from grace, Master Ma is on a quest for meaning...*

* Round 1: Chinese, Healthy, Mushroom, Vegetarian, Cabbage, Tofu
* Round 2: Tea Time, Chinese, Healthy, Scallion

#### Part 2 - Shenyang, China (717, 151)

*After the accident that blinded him and his resulting fall from grace, Master Ma is on a quest for meaning...*

* Round 1: Chinese, Meat, Tea Time, Aromatic
* Round 2: Chinese, Noodles, Earthy, Hearty

#### Part 3 - Nanjing, China (694, 200)

*After the accident that blinded him and his resulting fall from grace, Master Ma is on a quest for meaning...*

* Round 1: Nutty, Chinese, Fiery/Peanut
* Round 2: Nutty, Chinese, Sweet/Sesame

#### Part 4 - Shenyang, China (717, 151)

*After the accident that blinded him and his resulting fall from grace, Master Ma is on a quest for meaning...*

* Round 1: Festive, Chinese, Meaty/Aromatic
* Round 2: Festive, Chinese, Nutty/Sugar

#### Part 5 - Zhaotong, China (619, 223)

*Master Ma is ready to face his demons...*

* Round 1: Fiery, Chinese, Cumin/Chili/Coriander/Bean Paste/Sichuan Pepper
* Round 2: Sweet, Chinese, Milk/Sugar/Honey/Custard

#### Finale - Lhasa, China (556, 212)

*Master Ma is ready to face his demons...*

* Round 1: Healthy, Chinese, Stock/Fish/Ginger
* Round 2: Healthy, Vegetarian, Chinese

#### EX 1) Baron Location Fight - Luoyang, China (662, 187)

*Madame Butterfry is disturbing this scared complex of Buddhist caves! Master Ma thinks she's looking for a rare artifact.*

* Round 1: Healthy, Ginseng/Ginger/Cabbage, Vegetarian/Home, Mushroom/Bamboo Shoot
	+ Opponent: Ren Shen Ji Tang
* Round 2: Healthy, Ginger/Tofu, Sweet
	+ Opponent: Tofu Hua

#### EX 2) Baron Location Fight - Shanghai, China (707, 204)

LVL 6 - Showdown at the Ritz Astoria: *Madame Butterfry is back at the Ritz Astoria. It's a long shot, but perhaps she can be coaxed to reveal the Baron's whereabouts.*

* Judges: Chairman Meow, Kimee Kandyshan, Sum Ting Wong
* Round 1: *Chinese*, Aromatic, Dumpling, Eggs, Soup | Scallops, Shrimp
	+ Opponent: Cha Ye Dan, Fo Tiao Qiang, Ha Gow
* Round 2: *Chinese* , Aromatic, Luxury | Duck, Lamb
	+ Opponent: Xinjiang Yang Rou Chuan, Zhang Cha Ya

* Round 3: *Chinese*, *Dessert* | Ginger, Sesame
	+ Opponent: Hei Zhi Ma Hu, Tangyuan

### Master Ma's Personal Mission

#### Disturbance in The Mists - Shuangyashan, China (756, 127)

*Master Ma has been asked to visit this quiet, coal mining town. It seems some people are turning into... something.*

* Round 1: Healthy, Home, Vegetarian, Cabbage, Bamboo Shoot, Ginger
	+ Opponent: Ren Shen Ji Tang
* Round 2: Healthy, Tofu, Sweet, Ginger
	+ Opponent: Tofu Hua
	+ Recommended Dishes: Tofu Hua

#### Prodigal Son - Ürümqi, China (538, 414)

*What answers can Master Ma find in Xinjiang Province?*

* Round 1: Chinese, Tea Time, Bamboo Shoot, Soup, Aromatic, Dumpling, Tea, Surf and Turf
* Round 2: Chinese, Aromatic, Luxury, Duck, Lamb
	+ Opponent: Zhang Cha Ya

Face Off - Aksu, China (501, 154)

* Round 1: Healthy, Home, Vegetarian, Ginseng
	+ Opponent: Luo Han Zhai
* Round 2: Chinese, Vegetables, Beans, Turnip
	+ Opponent: Popiah