Yao Shi just heard Chen Dong talking about the next round of competition events, and he was suddenly surprised and said: "Sauce preparation?"
Chen Dong nodded, and before he could speak, Du Yingchun asked, "What? Is this Fu Yu's strength?"
Yao Shi laughed: "Our store launched a seafood barbecue before, and the sauce used was prepared by Fu Yu himself, and it was very popular."
When Du Yingchun heard this, he nodded: "It seems that Wang Yiqi is out of luck again this year. Alas, this idea, you say, it took a lot of effort to show off, but it turned out to be in vain."
Chen Dong was stunned: "Che Du, what do you mean?"
Du Yingchun glanced at Yao Shi and said, "I guess it will be difficult for Wang Yiqi to achieve his wish in the next game."
Chen Dong immediately laughed and said: "No, Fu Yu's cooking skills are indeed good, but no matter how powerful he is, there must be a limit, right? I know Wang Yiqi, he is a very capable person!"
Yao Shi didn't want to speak at first, but when he heard what Chen Dong said, he couldn't help but shook his head: "Cook Chen, I'm not bragging. This means you didn't compete with Fu Yu. Otherwise, what could he do?" You doubt life."
"Last year, a well-known food anchor held a takeout evaluation. At that time, I saw with my own eyes how he prepared the sauce. The level of cooking in that scene was indeed very impressive!"
"It's been more than half a year, and his cooking skills are improving every day. I feel that if we really compete, he will definitely be better than me."
"However, you haven't seen him operate with your own eyes, and you may not have an intuitive feeling just by listening to me. It's okay. When the game starts, you will understand what I mean."
His words stunned several people present.
However, soon the next cooking competition will begin.
Suddenly everyone present looked forward to it.
Wang Yiqi stood in the queue, unable to conceal his excitement.
After practicing hard for a year, I can finally compete again!
Except for not registering last year, he has participated in five competitions in a row before. Although he failed to enter the national competition once, he is not anxious at all!
It is said that although it is hard work to search for thousands of pounds, you will only get gold after blowing away all the yellow sand!
Although others regard his experience as a joke, he feels that his life is truly inspirational.
Without going through hardships, how can you easily succeed?
He felt that the failures in the previous years were all training for him.
If you don't even have this ability to withstand psychological pressure, how can you achieve today's breakthrough?
Wang Yiqi is a truly hard-working type who is never afraid of failure. Every time he fails to participate in a competition, he is never discouraged. After returning, he continues to study hard, and the competition scores that are improving every year are a great encouragement to him. The best encouragement and recognition.
Thinking of this, Wang Yiqi looked at the list on the screen.
The person in the same group is Fu Yu. I don’t recognize him by name. I look at the profile again. He is a chef at the Maxima Hotel in Bei’an.
From Beian?
The Chollima Hotel is a century-old restaurant and is fairly well-known in the province.
This year we are sending new people to participate in the competition.
But only 24 years old?
It seems that this new chef has a lot of tricks up his sleeve!
Being able to pass the first round smoothly, in Wang Yiqi's opinion, is already considered to be a good player.
Of course, it would be unlucky for him to meet him. He would be eliminated in the second game.
Thinking of this, Wang Yiqi was a little embarrassed.
After officially entering the venue, when Wang Yiqi saw Fu Yu, he took the initiative to say hello: "Fu Chu, hello. My name is Wang Yiqi. Nice to meet you."
Fu Yu was stunned. He didn't expect Wang Yiqi to have such a good personality. He quickly responded with a smile: "Hello, Chef Wang!"
Wang Yiqi quickly took a look at Fu Yu. His opponent was really young and quite handsome. He didn't seem to have a particularly flamboyant temper at first glance. He was very calm and spoke very well, making it easy for people to like him.
The first impression was good, and his opponent was nearly twenty years younger than him. This made Wang Yiqi a little embarrassed, so he became more enthusiastic.
Faced with Wang Yiqi's enthusiastic overtures, Fu Yu was very cooperative.
After all, the other party is already very unlucky, so you have to make them feel more comfortable, right?
Wang Yiqi met Fu Yu in a purely caring and apologetic mood at first, but when they started chatting, he found that Fu Yu also had a very enthusiastic attitude.
So the two of them talked about work, family, and family.
Both of them were considerate of each other's feelings, because they felt sorry for each other and wanted to treat each other well, so the brief exchange made them feel very congenial.
While we were chatting lively, suddenly the staff came over to inform us that we could officially enter.
According to the order, this time Wang Yiqi went in first.
Before going on the field, Wang Yiqi looked at Fu Yu apologetically, thought for a while, and said: "Fu Chu, we got along very well and we will be friends from now on. It's rare for you to come to the provincial capital this time. Let's wait until the game is over tomorrow." I’ll treat you tomorrow night and entertain you well.”
Wang Yiqi is not the kind of person who can speak well, but his words are very sincere, which makes Fu Yu feel more and more sorry.
Fu Yu hurriedly said: "No, let's do this. Let's treat whoever advances to the next level. How about it? It can be considered a good fortune!"
Wang Yiqi felt that this arrangement was good. No matter what, he would treat the guests himself in the end, and in this way, the psychological burden would be reduced.
Wang Yiqi smiled and said: "Okay, let's make an agreement then, whoever advances in the competition will treat us to dinner!"
Fu Yu nodded: "Okay, no problem!"
Wang Yiqi joked: "We are friends, and I won't be merciful in the upcoming competition."
Fu Yu chuckled: "Don't worry, I will definitely do my best."
Wang Yiqi felt that the previous burden in his heart was completely gone. When he walked into the arena, his steps were noticeably lighter.
He had a very good impression of Yu. The young man was not only energetic, but also had a very good personality. During the conversation, the two of them got along very well and were worthy of a close friendship.
When Wang Yiqi entered the competition field, he was still thinking that after the competition was over, he could exchange cooking experiences with Fu Yu.
Game start.
The cold dish Wang Yiqi chose to cook is cold cucumber and yuba.
This is a very common classic cold dish with rich ingredients. It tastes refreshing and appetizing, crisp, tender and juicy. Just one bite can easily whet your appetite.
The soaked yuba has a complete shape. After it is cooked, soak it in cold water.
Fry the peanuts over low heat, smash the cucumber into pieces, mince the garlic, and cut the coriander into sections and set aside.
Pour a little oil into the pot and heat it up, then add the dried chili segments into the pot and fry until they change color and become fragrant, then turn off the heat.
Add the chili from the pan with the oil and pour over the chili powder and minced garlic.
Adding seasonings and mixing is the most common cooking operation. Wang Yiqi takes his time, and all his movements are smooth and done in one go, giving people a natural visual effect.
The close-up shot was shown on the big screen, and even the judges were amazed by it.
They are all very famous cooking experts in the province, and naturally have high vision. However, despite this, they were secretly amazed when they saw Wang Yiqi's cooking operations.
The simpler the cooking operation, the more it tests the chef's cooking techniques and skills.
This cold cucumber and yuba dish made by Wang Yiqi belongs to the category of "big sound sounds, but the elephant is invisible" dish.
This dish seems simple to cook, but in fact the key lies in the preparation of the sauce. The flavor of the sauce should be strong and refreshing, fresh and tasty. The color of the finished dish should be fresh and tender at first glance, highlighting the original appearance of the ingredients, but when you eat it in your mouth , but fragrant and refreshing.
Regarding the evaluation of cold cucumber and yuba, people in the industry generally describe it as fresh and strong, not greasy or greasy, fresh and tender, refreshing and appetizing, and one that you can never tire of eating.
To make a cold dish outstanding, in addition to the sauce, the cutting of ingredients, the preparation of side dishes, and the mastery of seasonings are also very important.
These seemingly basic operations can best reflect the chef's own cooking skills.
Wang Yiqi is considered an old man in the competition. He comes to participate almost every year. All the judges here have some understanding of his cooking skills.
It has long been spread that he did not participate in the competition last year and recuperated his energy to practice cooking skills for a year.
In the eyes of others, how diligent and motivated is this outstanding chef?
In time, I will definitely become a famous chef!
Thinking of this, several judges frequently showed expressions of appreciation, thinking that they could give more opportunities to this hard-working junior to the semi-finals when they give scores later.
The cooking quickly came to an end, and Wang Yiqi's cooking skills were greatly appreciated by several judges.
Among them, the two leaders of the Provincial Food Association couldn't help but praise: "It's good. Chef Wang has not practiced in vain this year, and he has really made progress."
When the prepared dishes were delivered to the judges' table, everyone first viewed and reviewed the details of the presentation, and then tasted the taste. They already had the final judgment in their minds.
Wang Yiqi stood aside, quietly and calmly waiting for the judges' table to announce the scores.
And his performance at this time also fell in the eyes of all the judges.
Calm, generous, neither humble nor arrogant.
A person with great potential.
Final score: 96 points!
Wang Yiqi couldn't hide his joy when he saw the score.
He nodded excitedly to all the judges and thanked them, and then left the arena as requested by the staff.
Wang Yiqi thought that his performance was so good that he actually received such a high score. If he had scored such a high score last year, he would have easily won the finals.
Thinking of this, when he saw Fu Yu, he couldn't help but feel worried.
Is this a crushing victory?
Wang Yiqi couldn't help but comfort him: "Fu Chu, come on, our friendship comes first, competition comes second. No matter who wins or loses, don't affect the relationship between us!"
These words played into Fu Yu's hands. He nodded and smiled slightly: "Okay, Chef Wang, I will work hard!"
The two exchanged a brief greeting, and Fu Yu followed the staff into the competition site.
Once alive, twice familiar.
Fu Yu went straight to the vegetable selection area with ease.
While he was busy preparing the dishes and adding seasonings, everyone at the judges' table was still talking about Wang Yiqi.
Fu Yu had no idea about this. All the preliminary preparations were completed and Fu Yu started cooking directly.
He is going to make a fish-flavored cooked chicken fillet.
After Fu Yu started cutting and preparing the dishes, the two judges from the Provincial Food Association were the first to pay attention.
As a result, upon closer inspection, the two judges were stunned.
This knife is very good!
As the two of them sighed, other people around them also focused their attention on the cooking operations on the field.
He watched Fu Yu holding a kitchen knife, first sliced chicken, then sliced belly, and then revealed his hand to quickly cut white meat.
The other judges were also surprised.
When did the provincial circle become so powerful?
There are so many talents that such a young chef can have such exquisite cutting skills.
However, knife skills are, after all, the basic skills of cooking and a skill that all chefs must master.
Solid basic skills are the foundation for good dishes, so most chefs work very hard in this aspect.
There are many people who are excellent at knife skills, but this skill is not an outstanding one.
Moreover, Zhuyu was in front just now, and he also showed his excellent knife skills. Comparing the two, it would be difficult for Fu Yu to surpass him.
Time passes minute by minute.
The judges became more dumbfounded and amazed as they watched.
This. This. This is so awesome!
Fish flavored sauce is a very unique sauce.
The key points of seasoning are chili, salt, soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, onion, ginger and garlic.
So its taste priority is: salty, sweet, sour, spicy.
In fact, this sauce is usually used to cook dishes such as fish-flavored shredded pork and fish-flavored eggplant.
At the moment, Fu Yu is preparing to make cold dishes with fish sauce.
The dish of fish-flavored cooked chicken slices is actually a special dish from Fu Yu's hometown. This dish is usually found in restaurants on the streets.
It is either made into dishes or directly served with rice or noodles. It has a very rich flavor and is very popular among customers.
This dish is not very common here in the provincial capital, but just by looking at the name of the dish, you can roughly guess the specific cooking method.
What shocked several judges was Fu Yu's handling of cooking details, his skills in key operations, his consideration of the overall taste and presentation of the dishes, and his grasp of the cooking of the entire dish. Fu Yu's current level is actually even worse. Above them!
For a moment, everyone at the judges' table was silent, and all their attention was focused on the cooking operations shown by Fu Yu in the camera.
This young man actually showed off his unique skills in cooking a dish in front of them!
Every time he handles the details and every step of the operation, Fu Yu does it very well, which is perfect!
Even with all the judges here, no one could find any flaws.
If I have to find fault, it can only be said that this guy is deliberately showing off his skills in the operation method.
Otherwise, which chef would make all operations so standard, so smooth, and so beautiful in daily cooking?
This is a competition of cooking skills, not an assessment of the chef's overall appearance and cooking manners.
Is it necessary to be so handsome? (End of chapter)
