Chef May" I made spicy kumquat jam with hibiscus juice and cooked with yeast extract."

Judging - by Top Chef ™ judge Padma Lakshi and guest Santiago Lastra

The judges ruled that their favorite bite was from Chef May.

Padma Lakshi: "Yours is really different in flavor profiles, and I also thought you understood the proportion of cracker topping and the spiciness."

This dish won the quickfire. 

Santiago Lastra: "Our favorite amuse-bouche was surprising, unexpected, delicious, and it belonged to chef May.