NASA presented some challenges to “Top Chef” reality TV show competitors. Anthony Bourdain, Padma Lakshmi and Buzz Aldrin judged the “Space Food” episode of the show.
Leland Melvin, an alumnus of the University of Richmond, made an appearance at the dining table.
Chefs created dishes that could be freeze-dried and sent into space. The winner: Angelo Sosa’s ginger lacquered short ribs with pea puree, pickled mushrooms and horseradish crème fraiche will be eaten by astronauts living and working in space.
The episode aired on Sept. 1 and repeats Wednesday evening, Sept. 8, at 9 p.m. Or, you can watch it online.
This episode featured the space program with portions shot at the Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md.
