gourmet food

Chapter 728
"Is the foie gras ready soon?"

Seeing that Hu Yue was already preparing to put the dishes on the plate, Chu Yunfeng walked over while cooking and took a look at the color of the foie gras, which was starting to turn a little golden.

"It will be ready soon. It will taste great with my specially prepared red wine sauce. Just wait and marvel at how delicious it is."

Hu Yue began to decorate the dinner plate with fruits and vegetables, and the red wine sauce was also stretched into a shape. Now she is waiting for the foie gras to be finalized.

After the plump foie gras is fried, the Maillard reaction will release its unique aroma, and the full release of oil will sublimate this aroma.

Especially after frying both sides until golden brown, the outside will have a slightly crispy texture, but the inside is still very delicate and tender. The intersection of the two different tastes is definitely a perfect enjoyment.

"It's done, let's try it!"

Hu Yue made three portions at a time and handed one to Chu Yunfeng. She looked very proud and wanted to hear Chu Yunfeng's feedback.

You must know that this is his specialty dish, especially the frying of foie gras. He has definitely mastered it to the extreme. A little more or a little less will not result in such a perfect taste.

"Seeing how confident you are, don't be too shocked for a while."

Chu Yunfeng has discovered two problems now, but it is not easy to tell him directly. At least he has to wait until he has tasted it before he can say it clearly, otherwise it will be a bit hurtful.

This is strength. You can find problems without tasting it. It can be seen that Chu Yunfeng's cooking skills have reached a very high level now.

"This pan-fried foie gras, can I also get a portion?"

The bearded man happened to be in line here, and just now he heard the people in line discussing today's benefits, so he couldn't wait to ask.

From the moment he entered the store, Big Beard smelled a very strong fragrance. He could first tell that this was a very high-grade foie gras, otherwise it would not have such a strong flavor.

Secondly, when Hu Yue was frying, both the technique and the heat were very precise. Even the presentation was very delicate, and it was still the classical French style.

This makes me, a Frenchman, very surprised. When did domestic chefs have such superb French skills?
So my throat moved involuntarily a few times, and I really wanted to taste it right away. There must be a hint of the flavor of my hometown, right?

"No problem, please taste it, but please comment later and tell me how you feel."

Hu Yue's dish is an authentic Western dish. A foreigner who comes to taste it should be able to appreciate the taste. What's more, judging from this person's dressing sense, he should often eat Western food.

"There's another one, can I have a taste?"

There was a young man standing in line behind the bearded man. When he saw the remaining plate of pan-fried foie gras, his heartbeat began to speed up. He was a little worried that Hu Yue had left it to him.

"Ok, here you go, but remember to tell me how you feel after tasting it later!"

Seeing the young man's expectant eyes, Hu Yue gave him the last portion. She was already very familiar with the taste of pan-fried foie gras, so there was no need to stay to taste it.

"That's great. Thank you, Chef Hu. This is my first time eating such Western-style food!"

The young man took the plate of pan-fried foie gras and thanked Hu Yue very excitedly. When he saw the bearded man taking a knife and fork, he followed suit and took a portion and put it on the plate.

Then the two of them served some more dishes and each found a table and sat down.

The bearded man ordered the clear soup. When he saw that there were only 6 pieces in it, he nodded in recognition. Then he looked at the golden foie gras on the side and nodded with satisfaction and smiled.

In addition to red wine sauce, Hu Yue also paired the pan-fried foie gras with a little asparagus and two small tomatoes. This combination is very unique and is designed specifically for foie gras.

The bearded man did not taste the hand first, but took out a napkin from his pocket, arranged it and stuffed it into his collar elegantly, then picked up the knife and fork and prepared to taste it.

It was the first time for the young man to eat Western food, so he would naturally pay special attention to the movements of the bearded foreigner, and wanted to learn how to eat this food more elegantly.

You can't just pick it up with chopsticks, dip it in some sauce and take a bite, right?

But when I saw the scene of the napkin, I felt a little speechless for a moment, and secretly thought to myself, is it so formal?
Is this foreigner a little too particular? Should it be so ritualistic?

He shook his head, ignored the napkin aspect, and continued to observe the bearded man's next move.

After everything was ready, the bearded man paused in the air holding the knife and fork, and then nodded in satisfaction.

First cut a bit of foie gras with a knife, then forked it with a fork, dipped it in a little red wine juice, put it in his mouth, and then began to savor it carefully.

So this is it, holding the fork in the left hand and the knife in the right hand, cutting and eating bit by bit?
Doesn't it look like anything special?
After the young man understood it, he began to follow the instructions in the same way. However, it was the first time to use a knife and fork, and he still seemed a little unfamiliar.

In particular, the strength of the knife is not very good. When the knife is cut, it produces a loud friction sound on the plate, which makes people feel that this is not cutting foie gras, but cutting a plate.

The foie gras itself is very tender. The knives and forks in the store are of very high quality and are naturally very sharp, so you only need to use a little force. If you use more force, it will naturally attract everyone's attention.

crunch
The sound of the knife scraping against the plate sounded a bit harsh. The young man immediately attracted the attention of most of the people around him, and had no choice but to look a little embarrassed in response to these looks.

Then I started to immerse myself in tasting it, secretly thinking that I must be gentler when I cut the knife later.
Chu Yunfeng did not pay attention to the movements of the bearded man and the young man. The strength of the knife was completely easy for him to control. With only one stroke of the knife, a small piece of foie gras was separated.

And almost no sound was made, which made Hu Yue feel a little weird when he saw it from the side.

After also dipping a little red wine sauce, Chu Yunfeng tasted it carefully before taking the second stab.

Hu Yue had been staring at Chu Yunfeng's expression, trying to see his true feelings about this dish from the changes in his expression.

But he tasted a piece, without nodding or shaking his head, and there was no fluctuation of expression on his face.

This made me feel a little nervous, and I thought to myself that no one else, Chu Yunfeng, would put so much pressure on me?
You must know that this is his specialty dish. Could it be that this guy's cooking skills have now reached a level that is beyond his reach?
When taking the second bite, Chu Yunfeng added asparagus. After finishing the taste, he still had no expression and continued to take the third bite.

After tasting this bite alone, I ate a small tomato. The acidity of the tomato just offset the greasiness of the foie gras. Chu Yunfeng had a rare smile on his face.

Whoo~!

Finally laughed.
Hu Yue was finally relieved after seeing Chu Yunfeng's smile, but she was still a little confused. When did she feel so nervous about cooking by herself?

But this feeling of relief did not last for more than three seconds, and Chu Yunfeng immediately began to beat him mercilessly.

"The foie gras pans well, but it has two drawbacks."

Chu Yunfeng's words immediately made Hu Yue's breathing stop. She looked at him in disbelief, feeling a little angry in her heart. She didn't quite believe what Chu Yunfeng said.

Such a perfect production, in Chu Yunfeng's eyes, actually has flaws, and there are two of them?

Hu Yue's brows furrowed deeply. If Chu Yunfeng didn't give him a reasonable explanation, she would really fall out with him.

Chu Yunfeng saw Hu Yue's somewhat unconvinced expression and knew that his self-esteem had been affected. If he could not be convinced by his own statement, he would definitely "explode".

"Two questions, the first is frying, and the second is matching!
Just stop talking and listen to what I have to say to you! "

As soon as Chu Yunfeng said the two questions, Hu Yue immediately wanted to refute, but Chu Yunfeng didn't give him a chance and didn't listen to his opinions at all.

“Foie gras itself has a bit of a fishy smell, right?
You added a little salt and pepper to it before frying, but didn't you notice that they separated during the frying process?

Although some can still be hung on it, the fishy and salty taste of foie gras will be greatly affected. Think about it, is this the case?
Second, let’s talk about matching!
Foie gras itself is a "fatty liver", which is cultivated through large amounts of feeding. It has a high fat content, so it will feel very greasy when eaten.

There is nothing wrong with the asparagus and tomatoes you paired with them, and they can reduce greasiness. However, the sauce used with foie gras is red wine sauce, and you use tomatoes. Think about it yourself? "

Chu Yunfeng stopped and continued to process the order in hand, letting Hu Yue, who was deep in thought, think about it slowly.

At this moment, the big beard and the young man came over together. The big beard first showed a very surprised expression, and it seemed that he was very satisfied with the pan-fried foie gras.

"Master Hu, the pan-seared foie gras you made is very good. It makes me feel like I am experiencing delicious food in my hometown in France. This immersive food experience is simply indescribable.

The taste and heat of the foie gras are impeccable, and the presentation is also very exquisite. It is completely comparable to the ability of a three-star Michelin chef. Thank you very much for bringing me this delicious dish! "

Beard's evaluation was very high, especially the evaluation of Hu Yue's cooking skills shocked the customers in the store.

Comparable to chefs with three Michelin stars?

real or fake?

I don’t know if this is sincerity or more of a compliment, but as Big Beard said, everyone knows that he is French, and this pan-fried foie gras is a typical French classic.

There must be some credibility in what he said. This first dish can get such a high evaluation. It seems that the benefits provided by Boss Chu today are very unusual!

"It's true. Although it was my first time to eat Western food, I think this foie gras is the most delicious dish I have ever tasted. The smell has been preserved in my memory and I will never forget it in the future.

It's really delicious, Chef Hu, your craftsmanship is the best, thank you for allowing me to experience such deliciousness. "

The young man also recognized this dish very much and expressed his feelings sincerely.

Seeing that both of them spoke so highly of the first dish, the customers in the restaurant, whether they were dining or waiting in line, applauded to express their respect for the chef.

But the perfect comments and feedback from the bearded man and the young man sounded like criticism to Hu Yue, especially the applause from everyone, which was more like a slap in the face.

A little sore
"Sorry, this dish was a bit of a failure. It's not as good as you said. It's my poor cooking skills that made you laugh."

Hu Yue thought carefully about what Chu Yunfeng said. Although she was still a little unconvinced, after thinking about it carefully, she thought it still made sense.

But can he have a way to solve the imperfections he mentioned?
"Oh, God, Master Hu, please don't be so humble. Although I know humility is a virtue among you Chinese people, there is really no need to do so when you have such top-notch cooking skills."

The bearded man spread his hands and shook them vigorously. He did not approve of Hu Yue's "modestness". The French were rather persistent in their recognition of strength.

"Chef Hu, you are really too humble. I don't believe anyone can cook better than you!"

The young man clenched his fist, raised his hand and shook it vigorously, showing a kind of mysterious confidence.

Hu Yue immediately smiled bitterly after hearing this. No one can do it better than me?
Isn't this a slap in the face?

Looking at Chu Yunfeng's calm expression, Hu Yue felt very powerless. She learned this dish from a three-star Michelin chef.

It also took a lot of effort to practice, and then it was almost perfect. Just as Big Beard said, it is no exaggeration to compare with the strength of a Michelin three-star chef.

But what?
There are still flaws in the eyes of others.
"You come and do it, let me study hard!"

Hu Yue's words were a bit bitter. It was obvious that she was here to teach Chu Yunfeng how to cook Western food, but on the other hand, after she finished cooking, she still had to learn from him.

Who should I ask for reason?
"No problem, you have to be optimistic about my technique. It shouldn't be difficult to practice more when the time comes."

After speaking, Chu Yunfeng exchanged positions with Hu Yue, and their conversation shocked the guests present.

Especially the bearded man and the young man, these two people couldn't believe that what Hu Yue just said was actually true?

Did he really not only fail to prepare this dish, but also ask Chu Yunfeng for advice?

How is it possible that such a perfect dish should be a failure?

Especially for the bearded man, this was like a bolt from the blue, instantly splitting him to pieces.

The key is that for the bearded man, this is simply an industry disaster, making him suddenly doubt his life.
Because the bearded man’s name is Lyon, and he is a top Michelin reviewer. This time he heard about this internet celebrity shop in Chengdu Snack Street and flew over from France to visit the shop.

The most classic and perfect French foie gras made by Hu Yue was actually very flawed in Chu Yunfeng's eyes. What does this mean?
Is it possible that the abilities of chefs with three Michelin stars are so poor in his eyes?
This is simply a ruthless dimensionality reduction attack.
(End of this chapter)