The rookie chef was a little hasty and didn't cook the chicken thoroughly enough, but the judges still praised his ingenuity.

9-year-old Chen Xilei from Guangzhou has every potential to be an expert chef. Her Cantonese cuisine has conquered all the taste buds of the judges.

A judge said, "Her level is beyond my imagination. Her cooking process is very logical. It's not like a 9-year-old, but a full grown-up. So I shall say she is very talented at cooking."

Chef Chen says that such cook-off can help her cultivate her skills for household chores, and gain a sense of achievement.

Chen Xilei, contestant, said, "This event can train us to cook for ourselves. Dad and mom are very tired after work, and if I learned to cook, they would not have to work so hard at home."

A parent said, "It's not only an elevation of their ability, but an attainment of positive attitude of life."

The contest was held in the "Music Bay" pavilion of the World Expo Park. It's the only venue dedicated to kids during the expo. Kids are able to sample 30 different professions there.