On Sunday, May 31, 2026, the International Culture Communication Exchange Center (ICCE) successfully hosted COOK-OFF 4.0, an international student cooking competition that celebrated culinary traditions from around the world. Students from Uzbekistan, Thailand, Turkmenistan, France, Russia, and Indonesia came together to showcase the unique flavors and cultural heritage of their home countries through food.

美食为媒，邂逅五洲风味；锅铲作桥，共促跨域交融。5月31日下午，由汕头大学国际文化交流协会（ICCE）主办的第四届 COOK-OFF 美食嘉年华圆满落幕。来自乌兹别克斯坦、泰国、土库曼斯坦、法国、俄罗斯、印度尼西亚等多个国家的留学生同台比拼厨艺，以特色佳肴为载体，轮番展示本国饮食民俗与异域文化底蕴，打造了一场色香味俱全的跨国美食盛宴！

Event Overview

赛事回顾 精彩纷呈

The competition began at 10:00 a.m., with participants enthusiastically preparing their dishes. Throughout the event, the cooking area was filled with energy and excitement as team members worked closely together, demonstrating strong teamwork, creativity, and dedication. The aroma of freshly prepared dishes attracted a large crowd of visitors, creating a lively and festive atmosphere across the venue.

上午10点，厨艺比拼正式拉开帷幕！各参赛小组分工协作、有条不紊，切配、烹煮、摆盘一气呵成，默契的配合与天马行空的菜品创意尽显青年风采。赛场内食材香气交织飘散，往来师生络绎不绝，现场热闹非凡，氛围感拉满！

While waiting for the dishes to be completed, visitors were invited to participate in a variety of food-themed games and interactive activities organized by the event committee. These activities kept the crowd engaged and provided an enjoyable opportunity for students to learn more about international cuisines and culinary traditions while waiting for the tasting session to begin.

等待菜品出炉期间，主办方还开展了美食趣味互动小游戏，大家踊跃参与，在轻松玩乐中近距离解锁各国饮食小知识，静候品鉴时刻。

A panel of judges from diverse backgrounds evaluated the dishes based on taste, presentation, creativity, and overall dining experience. After careful deliberation, the winnrs of COOK-OFF 4.0 were announced.

本次大赛特邀多领域专业评审团，从口味、摆盘造型、菜品创意、综合用餐体验四大维度严谨打分，经过细致品鉴与综合商议，赛事各大奖项逐一揭晓。

Competition Results

佳肴竞绽 榜单揭晓

一等奖：泰国一队

The first prize was awarded to Team Thailand 1. Their menu featured Phanaeng Gai, a traditional Thai chicken curry cooked with coconut milk and aromatic curry paste, offering a rich balance of sweetness, mild spice, and fragrant coconut flavors. They also presented Kanom Luem Kluen, a classic Thai dessert with a soft sweet base topped with silky coconut pudding. The dessert's elegant presentation and delicate fragrance attracted many visitors, making it one of the highlights of the event.

泰国一队的同学们带来了招牌泰式椰香帕南咖喱鸡，椰奶融合秘制香辛咖喱酱，甜辣平衡、奶香醇厚；搭配经典泰式甜品卡农伦伦，绵软糕底加上丝滑椰奶布丁，造型雅致、香气绵长，成为全场亮眼菜品，凭借绝佳风味斩获一等奖。

二等奖：土库曼斯坦二队

The second prize went to Team Turkmenistan 2, whose menu combined traditional and modern culinary elements. Their dishes included Yaprak Sarması (stuffed grape leaves), a refreshing salad, chicken soup, and handmade tiramisu. The stuffed grape leaves reflected the richness of Turkmen culinary heritage, while the tiramisu became one of the most popular desserts of the day due to its smooth texture and rich coffee flavor.

土库曼斯坦二队的同学们融汇本土传统与现代烹饪思路，奉上葡萄叶包肉、清爽时蔬沙拉、特色鸡汤，搭配手工提拉米苏。葡萄叶包肉尽显土库曼传统饮食底蕴，绵密醇厚、咖啡香气浓郁的自制提拉米苏，更是收获全场食客青睐。

三等奖：印度尼西亚代表队

The third prize was awarded to Team Indonesia, marking the first time Indonesia had been represented in the COOK-OFF Competition. The menu included Nasi Tumpeng, which was served with traditional side dishes such as fried chicken, stir-fried noodles, Balado-style eggs, sambal, and fresh vegetables (lalapan), and Rujak, a fruit dish accompanied by a sauce made from crushed peanuts, shrimp paste, palm sugar, and chili, paired with a mix of tropical fruits including green mango, papaya, guava, and pineapple. Their dishes stood out for their grand presentation, vibrant colors, and strong visual impact, attracting attention from both judges and visitors, and highlighted the diversity and richness of Indonesian cuisine, earning praise from many attendees.

这是印尼代表队首登 COOK-OFF 赛事舞台。同学们精心制作印尼传统锥形黄姜饭，佐以炸鸡、炒面、巴东辣酱鸡蛋、桑巴酱与生鲜配菜；特色水果沙拉鲁扎克搭配青芒、木瓜、番石榴、菠萝等热带鲜果，淋上花生、虾酱、棕榈糖、辣椒调制的秘制蘸汁。整桌菜品配色鲜亮、摆盘大气，浓郁的印尼本土风情惊艳了评委与现场观众，斩获满满好评！

Winning Team Reflection

获奖心声 温情寄语

Reflecting on their achievement, a representative of Team Thailand 1 shared: "We are very happy to receive first place. We would like to thank the judges for their recognition, our teammates for their hard work and cooperation, and everyone who supported us. This competition allowed us to learn a lot and gave us a meaningful opportunity to share our culture through food."

来自泰国一队的同学在赛后有感而发：“很开心拿到第一名！感谢评委的认可及各位队友的并肩付出，也感谢所有到场支持的老师和同学们。这场比赛让我们收获了很多，也借着美食制作和品尝的契机，把家乡文化分享给更多朋友。”

Closing Remarks

食遇知音 聚力交融

Beyond the competition itself, COOK-OFF 4.0 served as an important platform for cultural exchange and friendship. The event attracted not only international students but also many Chinese students, who actively participated in tasting and engaging with dishes from different countries. Visitors praised the diversity of flavors and the high quality of the cuisine presented, making the event a truly international culinary experience.

本次赛事不仅是厨艺的比拼，更为校园跨文化交流提供了优质平台。活动吸引了各国学生到场，大家踊跃品尝异国美食，与各国参赛学子交流饮食文化，纷纷赞叹菜品丰富多样、风味出众。

As the aroma of delicious food filled the venue and conversations continued throughout the day, COOK-OFF 4.0 successfully demonstrated how food can bring people from different cultures together. The event concluded on a warm and joyful note, leaving participants and visitors with unforgettable memories and a deeper appreciation for cultural diversity on campus.

一餐一味连通山海，一煎一煮邂逅文明。COOK-OFF 4.0 在欢声笑语中圆满收官，飘散的美食香气、畅快的跨文化交流，定格成珍贵的校园回忆。未来国际学院将继续依托美食赛事，以舌尖风味为纽带，搭建起中外学子文化交流的桥梁，让多元文化持续碰撞、生生不息。

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