gourmet food

Chapter 840 Grand “Welcome Ceremony”

my knife?

Haha!

This was specially sent from Chengdu yesterday. It is of course very difficult to bring it with you. President Hou also went through a lot of procedures before putting it here.

After taking out the knife and holding it in his hand, Chu Yunfeng instantly felt as if he and the knife were one. Every famous chef has his own favorite knife, almost without exception.

At this time, everyone realized that Chu Yunfeng did not choose a knife when he chose kitchen utensils. Then when he saw the dull-colored knife in Chu Yunfeng's hand, his eyes lit up.

This knife doesn’t seem simple?

Hmm~?

Sure enough, he has a strong background. His cooking skills are not very good, but he still uses this knife so well. This is just to show off.

After seeing Chu Yunfeng clean the knife carefully, the masters all began to silently plan in their hearts what kind of problem they would give him, and they must give him a good showdown.

Let him know that this is not a place for "Mr. Dongguo" to stay.

There were a lot of vegetables on the kitchen table, and the meats were all in the freezer. Chu Yunfeng took out a few chicken legs, then selected the green onions, and then started looking for peppers and peanuts.

There are still many types of peppers, but Chu Yunfeng discovered a problem, that is, the peppers here are all improved varieties, and their spiciness is very average.

It seems that there are still some restrictions on this dish here. After all, it is a state banquet dish, and the spiciness needs to be carefully controlled.

After choosing the peppers, Chu Yunfeng started looking for raw peanuts again, but after searching for a long time, he found that there were none?

what 's wrong?
"Use mine. I crisped the remaining peanuts this morning, but the fresh ones haven't been delivered yet."

Master Feng smiled and brought a small bowl over from his side. Inside was placed the red crispy peanuts. This was the finished product.

"Thank you, Master Feng, then I'm welcome!"

Chu Yunfeng was very grateful to Master Feng for his help. He had just come here and was not familiar with the place. All the masters looked a little unkind, and they were more enthusiastic about "his own people".

But this scene looks even more meaningful in the eyes of the other masters.

This was obviously to help him cheat. It seemed that it had been planned for a long time. Even the butternut squash and peanuts were prepared for him. Wouldn't it be possible to cook directly without even the buttermilk step?
Every step of cooking must be done by oneself, so that one can judge a chef's basic skills and overall skills. But now that Chu Yunfeng was missing a step, the misunderstanding among the master chefs deepened.

"Why didn't you cut the chicken legs for him in advance?"

One master smacked his lips and spoke in a low voice. Although the voice was not loud, many masters heard it and nodded in agreement.

Especially when Chu Yunfeng took the chicken legs just now, he took 18 pieces at one time. At first glance, it seemed serious, but in fact it gave people a pretentious feeling.

After working in the kitchen for a long time, everyone has a good idea of ​​each other's special dishes. Master Feng usually only makes 15 of this dish, and everyone remembers it clearly.

But Chu Yunfeng decided to take three more. Didn't he want to show off that he was more powerful than Master Feng?
This young man is still very competitive. He just came in and challenged his seniors without even checking his own strength.

Such a character is really a bit arrogant, isn't it?

No, I must think of a way to teach him a lesson later, let him know how to respect his seniors, he must think about it carefully.

When these master chefs began to murmur in their hearts, they didn't see Master Feng nodding slightly when Chu Yunfeng was choosing chicken legs.

And Master Feng also felt very strange, why are today's chicken legs slightly smaller than usual?
If it were him, he would have to take 18 to make this dish, and he still recognized Chu Yunfeng's vision.

Moreover, Junior Brother Lin told himself last time that he also knew the special sword technique of his sect, and he didn't know where he learned it. It was said that the processing speed was even faster than him, which made him not believe it.

Chu Yunfeng slowly handled the peppers with scissors, cut them into small knots, and removed all the pepper seeds.

Then he placed the green onions on the cutting board, picked up his special kitchen knife and slashed it in the air, quickly chopping it down.

"Yo, this hand gesture is quite bluffing!"

The master chefs felt a little strange when they saw that Chu Yunfeng's starting position was the same as Master Feng's, because this method of handling green onions is Master Feng's unique skill, and it is rare to see others doing this.

With a knife in the air, the tip of the knife penetrates three-thirds of the green onion. After swiping down, and then gently pulling out with your hand, the crisp and tender green onion core is immediately separated.

Chop chop chop, chop chop chop!

Chu Yunfeng quickly cut the green onions into the prescribed length and put them into a small bowl.

The processing speed was very fast. The masters were all a little far apart, and Master Feng stood aside and blocked some of the views, so everyone could not see very clearly.

Since their first impression of Chu Yunfei was not very good, the master chefs did not bother to look closely at the cooking techniques of a senior chef, so they naturally stood a little further away.

But Master Feng's eyes widened. Standing nearby, he could clearly see Chu Yunfeng's entire processing process and speed.

This method of handling green onions is very smooth, especially the speed at which the green onions are inserted into the three-pointer seems to be one minute faster than myself. Could it be an illusion just now?
Looking at Chu Yunfeng's overly young face, Master Feng sighed silently in his heart.

Finally, I started to process the chicken legs. The speed of the knife in my hand became faster. Especially when taking out the chicken legs without fascia and still with the chicken skin, this is a great test of basic skills.

Chu Yunfeng easily took out the complete chicken with just a few knives, and then immediately used the "Jihua Knife" knife technique to finish the chicken leg meat.

It's really the "Jihua Dao Capricorn Note" knife technique. Junior Brother Lin is right, Xiao Chu's knife skills are really not bad, and that knife is also somewhat extraordinary.

Judging from Master Feng's experience, that knife is definitely very sharp, and the knife is also very heavy. Without a long-term running-in, it is absolutely impossible to use this knife well.

Moreover, the requirements for wrist strength are also very high, so all this illustrates one problem: Chu Yunfeng's knife skills are indeed extraordinary.

The 18 chicken legs were processed very quickly. Chu Yunfeng often saw Chu Yunfeng picking up a chicken leg and putting it on the cutting board. After a few cuts, the chicken leg was thrown aside.

This speed was very fast, and the connection was very regular. It immediately aroused the curiosity of the masters, and they started to be curious about the scene blocked by Master Feng.

Before, everyone was a little dissatisfied and angry, so few master chefs were willing to watch Chu Yunfeng handle the ingredients attentively and carefully, but now they all gathered around.

But it seemed that he came a little late. Chu Yunfeng had already processed all the chicken legs and was adding the seasonings to taste.

"It's over?"

The two master chefs felt a little sorry for not being able to see Chu Yunfeng's real knife skills, but they would know it once they made the dish and tasted it.

This knife skill is not good enough, if the fire is well controlled, we will tell everyone about the finished product, so don't worry, just wait and try the food.

The new pot feels very comfortable to use. It is definitely a wok made of special materials and cannot be bought outside.

Chu Yunfeng casually added oil and started to make this dish. He added the chili and Sichuan peppercorns to the pot to release the spicy flavor, and then fished out the residue.

As the spicy taste appeared, the master chefs all nodded. They had mastered the heat well.

Chu Yunfeng continued to add dried chili, ginger and garlic slices until fragrant, then added chicken, after frying for a while, added green onion marbles, and then started tossing the spoon.

For the first time using a new pot, many people will have some discomfort, because the weight of each pot is different, which means that the normal strength of the spoon will cause some deviations.

If the pot is lighter than usual, you may be able to flip the ingredients out of the pot with just one shake of the spoon.

But Chu Yunfeng's hands were very steady, without any incongruity, and his movements were quite satisfactory, but compared with his usual speed and skills, they were a little behind.

Worse?
Yes, Chu Yunfeng deliberately left his hand behind to hide part of his true strength. This was a very obscure gesture that President Hou made to himself before cooking.

Want to hide your clumsiness?
Well, Chu Yunfeng saw the evil smile on the corner of President Hou's mouth, and then looked at the expressions of these masters, and he understood instantly.

After quick frying, Chu Yunfeng began to mix the sauce with a pot and spoon. Originally, this bowl of gravy should be prepared in advance, but the temporary preparation during the stir-frying process requires very high cooking skills.

Especially under the "ravage" of strong fire, if the preparation of the bowl of gravy takes too long, the chicken will be overcooked, so many chefs prepare the bowl of gravy in advance.

Due to Chu Yunfeng's deliberate actions, using a pot and spoon to prepare a bowl of gravy made people feel a little dwarfed. The strength of this "senior chef" was exposed in everyone's eyes.
"Alas~! The interest I just raised has faded away."

"What the hell is this? It's not very stable, right?"

"It's whirring and jumping up and down like a monkey. It's still too young."

The master chefs really couldn't stand it anymore. If they hadn't seen the two elders still standing here, everyone would have dispersed in a hurry. Such cooking skills are not attractive to everyone.

Chu Yunfeng still went his own way. Although his movements seemed a little unsatisfactory, he still completed them well.

When the heat is about to pass, the gravy in the bowl has been blended. Put it directly into the pot with a spoonful. Then add the simmered chili pepper and Sichuan peppercorns that were choked with oil before. Finally, add the peanuts. After tossing the spoon twice, the pot is ready.

It's finally out
The master chefs all took a deep breath, and turned around to get a pair of chopsticks one by one, ready to taste it well, and then teach Chu Yunfeng a lesson, to express their "injured" hearts one by one.

But as soon as it came out of the pot, Mr. Liu immediately snatched it away. The chopsticks in everyone's hands were useless. What does this mean?
"I see that Xiao Chu is a little nervous. I'm going to try this dish first. You guys can discuss the welcome ceremony for joining the team. After all, he is such a young newcomer, so everyone still needs to take care of him.

Old comrades, we always have to show off our style and uphold our tradition of supporting younger generations and newcomers. Please take it easy, everyone! "

After Mr. Liu said this, he ran away with the plate, followed by Mr. Ji and President Hou. The three of them walked aside and tasted the freshly baked Kung Pao Chicken while talking and laughing.

And the anger in the hearts of all the masters!
After looking at Chu Yunfeng again, his eyes became even more hostile.

Look what Mr. Liu said.

A little nervous?

This was clearly an excuse for him not cooking the dish well. The gesture of walking down the slope was a bit too obvious, wasn't it?

Three people carrying a plate of food and eating so quickly are obviously destroying "evidence"!

And let everyone develop their style?Support the younger generation?

Finally, you also hinted that everyone should "take it easy"?
It’s too naked, and it’s a blatant defense!

As a powerful chef, how could every master chef endure it, so he had already made a "cruel" decision in his heart to drive Chu Yunfeng into the abyss with a stick
Master Song from Hui Cuisine was the first to get angry. He coughed and said, "Then let me show off my style first. When I first saw Xiao Chu, I felt that he was very attractive.

In the past, everyone would recommend one person to teach newcomers how to cook a dish. Today, I will be the "first" to make a relatively simple dish and see if you can learn it. "

Master Song emphasized the word "first" very strongly, and the other masters immediately understood and nodded thoughtfully in agreement.

Naturally, the trio who were "eating and drinking" also heard this keyword and nodded "understanding it".

"Oh, what a coincidence. I also think that Xiao Chu is very popular. I also have a very simple dish here. Since I am so destined today, let me show off my skills."

Master Wang from Zhejiang cuisine smiled so brightly. He patted Chu Yunfeng on the shoulder and rubbed his hands. It was very obvious that he was gearing up.

Chu Yunfeng was ecstatic in his heart. It turned out that he was waiting for him here. Why was President Hou's trap so beneficial?
Don't be anxious or excited, I want to relax, relax, and look more natural.
From Master Wang's tone, everyone could tell that all the chefs were going to serve together and cook at the same time. Isn't this a clear sign of bullying?
How can a real newcomer compare with these master chefs? It is considered good to be able to learn one dish immediately, let alone learn eight dishes at once or watch eight people cooking at the same time?
"Oh~! Who says it's not the case? At first glance, I thought this young man Xiao Chu was a good one among men. I don't need to say more about his appearance. He is so handsome. I will also make a "simple" dish to welcome him. he."

Master Chen from Fujian Cuisine smiled even happier than Master Wang, especially when he patted Chu Yunfeng on the shoulder much harder, which showed how happy he felt.

With these three chefs taking the lead, the masters of Shandong cuisine, Cantonese cuisine, and Jiangsu cuisine have joined the "battle group" one after another, and they all expressed their intention to support the "younger generations".

When Master Yang Haixia from Hunan Cuisine saw everyone staring at her, she sighed and joined everyone.

Now only Sichuan cuisine is left among the eight major cuisines. Master Feng was so nervous that everyone was staring at him. This not only embarrassed Chu Yunfeng, but also made him suffer.

At this time, Mr. Liu came over, holding the plate with only a little sauce left, and said with a trace of anger: "You are all old comrades, why is your consciousness so low?

Is it fun to bully a young man? "

Mr. Liu just opened up his words. These words sounded a little harsh, and it even aroused the resistance of the masters.

"No way. Isn't this to support the younger generations?"

"That's right, we used to only let our juniors learn one dish, but now we let them learn eight dishes at a time. It's really fun for us!"

"Who says it's not the case? And this time, in order to welcome Xiao Chu, our welcome is unprecedented. No one can be more enthusiastic than us."

"Master Feng, you are the only one left now, hurry up and show your stance!"

"You, you, this"

Mr. Liu was speechless by everyone's rebuke, and looking at Chu Yunfeng's confused look, coupled with a hint of panic, the masters were even more happy.

He even decided to make a very complicated dish for a while, so that Chu Yunfeng could fully experience the grandness of the welcome ceremony.
(End of this chapter)