as seen on
Chopped.
Ahmad was one of four contestants on the "Social Showdown" episode of Chopped that aired November 1, 2022. The competition featured a basket of mystery ingredients that Ahmad had to use in each round to create a dish that impressed the judges.
With creativity and culinary skills, Ahmad’s risk-taking paid off in each round of the competition, ultimately earning him the win and a prize of $10,000 for his chosen charity.
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