gourmet food

Chapter 848 The miracle of the chef at the state banquet

The expression on Master Yang's face was a bit serious, but with a hint of surprise. After asking this question, he felt slightly uneasy in his heart.

Yang Haixia had a good impression of this "little guy" who had just entered the kitchen from the beginning, thinking that he was just an ordinary young chef who came in to gain experience.

But who would have thought that not only did he accept such an incredible challenge, he even improved his own dish that he was very good at.

And the effect after the improvement was still so good, which made me look at him with admiration again.

What is most worrying now is that if Chu Yunfeng does not reveal the purpose of his improvement, will he make this dish or not in the future?
If you continue to make it according to the previous method, it will be really difficult to make it. After all, it seems that the dishes made by that method have some flaws.

So I was a little confused, and wanted to see what Chu Yunfeng was thinking, or what his purpose was.

Chu Yunfeng's current emotional intelligence naturally understood the meaning of Master Yang's words, and he immediately knew in his heart that she was thinking too much. The behavior of improving this dish by himself was indeed a bit abrupt, but there was no other hidden meaning or purpose.

"Master Yang, actually this Zuan tofu is very similar to the pocket tofu in traditional Sichuan cuisine, so I made it on a whim according to the pocket tofu method.

The main reason is that my mother just taught me this dish some time ago, and she is now far away across the ocean, which makes me miss her very much.

So when I was cooking, I couldn't help but think of using the method she taught. If there is anything wrong with it, please forgive me. "

Chu Yunfeng's words were so emotional that everyone felt how much he missed his mother. This moment made Yang Haixia's heart deeply touched.

That's it!

Yang Haixia nodded, finally feeling relieved: "This method is very good. Your mother's cooking skills are very good. It seems that you have inherited her talent. You are so good at cooking at such a young age.

By the way, can you make this pocket tofu for us to try?
Let us also see how amazing this dish your mother taught you is?This method of processing is really good. I will learn from you and your mother when making this dish in the future! "

Yang Haixia's words not only gave herself a step up, but also made everyone accept Chu Yunfeng calmly in their hearts.

After all, modifying other people's dishes without authorization is a taboo thing for a chef, and he is facing the top chefs.

But now that the misunderstanding has been resolved, everyone's sense of identity with Chu Yunfeng has increased even more.

"No problem, but let me make Master Feng's pocket squid first, and then I'll make pocket tofu right away."

Chu Yunfeng was very happy after seeing that this matter was resolved, but he did not forget the last dish that he had not finished just now.

This time all the eight major cuisines went out to cook a special dish. But when I put Sichuan cuisine at the end, I was interrupted before I could finish it.

And the person who interrupted him was Mr. Liu.

At this moment, Chu Yunfeng was concentrating on making Master Feng's pocket squid, but he didn't notice a glint of relief flashing in Mr. Liu's eyes.

According to common sense, Mr. Liu should remind Chu Yunfeng after he finished all the dishes. This sudden interruption of course had a purpose.

To put it bluntly, it was to test Chu Yunfeng's character and see if he would be proud and arrogant.

If Chu Yunfeng directly skips this last dish and goes to make pocket tofu, it can reflect Chu Yunfeng's arrogance and some problems in his character from the side.

But he did not do this, but continued from beginning to end, and did not forget the preparation of the last dish. This not only made Mr. Liu and Mr. Ji happy, but also the master chefs who had reviewed it all nodded.

Of course, Master Feng is the happiest one, and the unstoppable smile on his face fully reflects his true heart.

"The purse squid is ready, everyone please taste it!"

This dish was snatched up by the master chefs just after it was baked, and at this moment, Master Feng felt proud of his face.

It’s been a long time since I’ve felt that Sichuan cuisine is so bright and popular in the kitchen. These are the changes brought about by Chu Yunfeng’s arrival. This young man is really amazing.

Master Yang quickly grabbed a piece and then stood next to Chu Yunfeng, carefully observing every detail of how he made the dish.

Especially when handling tofu, he kept asking a few questions, which made all the masters laugh at themselves, saying that Chu Yunfeng was not here to learn, but to take classes.

Although this was said with a hint of joking, it reflected the different changes that Chu Yunfeng had brought to the kitchen. It made the two elders thoughtful and felt that this recommendation was the right one.

Soon, everyone was shocked by the tedious preparation steps of the pocket tofu dish. After seeing it, everyone had a deeper understanding of traditional Sichuan cuisine.

"The pocket tofu is ready, please have a taste."

This time, Chu Yunfeng very considerately picked up the small bowl and gave each master a portion. After taking it, they all patted him on the shoulder, which made Chu Yunfeng feel full of strength.

I have gained their approval!
I am probably the only one who can do this, right?
And it only took half a day to conquer the master chefs of the state banquet chefs. No one would believe it, right?
If a young chef in his 20s were added to the front, others would probably take it as a joke.

"Mr. Liu, Mr. Ji, this is for you. Thank you for giving me this opportunity."

Chu Yunfeng handed two copies to the two elders, sincerely thanking them for their help. The latter was naturally given to President Hou. The two were not so polite. President Hou patted him on the shoulder to express encouragement.

The last ones were naturally Minister Wang and the other three. They also took the small bowl handed over by Chu Yunfeng and expressed their gratitude.

Minister Wang's eyes never relaxed on Chu Yunfeng, and his thoughts turned several times. He was also looking forward to Chu Yunfeng's dish.

Especially when he saw that this dish was a light dish, his eyes flashed even more.

Naturally, the change in his eyes could not escape President Hou's attention. He raised the corner of his mouth, silently thinking that the fish had finally taken the bait!

Fish hooked?
If Chu Yunfeng knew what President Hou was really thinking, he would definitely be extremely surprised. President Hou's ultimate goal is actually Minister Wang?
When Minister Wang picked up the tofu in this bowl with his chopsticks, the first thing he felt was the richness of the soup.

Shaking it gently, you can clearly see that its name of "pocket" is justified. If you put it in your mouth, you can feel the unique taste and deliciousness it conveys.

Gently take a sip of the original soup with a spoon. The delicious taste makes me almost impeccable. I can't help but give a thumbs up and praise Chu Yunfeng.

Section Chief Yu also said in his heart that he had lost his sight. He didn't expect that Chu Yunfeng was hiding something. No wonder Minister Wang was required to receive him in person. It seems that this minister is different. He can discover what he found in the details. nowhere.

Secretary Li also silently memorized Chu Yunfeng's name. In the future, the chef will have another great person. There are many more people. At his age, his future will definitely be unlimited.

"If nothing happens, I will withdraw first. There is a game tonight, so I have to go back early."

Master Wei looked at his watch and found that it was already 04:30 in the afternoon. He wondered why the time passed so fast?

"Hey, it's getting late. I have to go home early."

Master Sun was also a little anxious. He should have rested at home today, but this time he wasted a lot of time.

The rest of the masters also saw what happened here, and they were all ready to withdraw.

Want to withdraw?

What's the hurry?

The real business begins now!

The president Hou knew that it was time for him to go out. He came out and coughed, and immediately turned the masters' attention.

"Minister, I heard there is a banquet in the banquet hall tonight, right?"

President Hou's words sounded like a casual question, but the taste felt in different people's ears was different.

Mr. Liu and Mr. Ji reacted immediately and glanced at Chu Yunfeng, while the others looked at Minister Wang.

"Yeah~! Look at my memory, I almost forgot about the main thing. You haven't handed over the confirmation form for tonight's dishes, have you?"

Minister Wang slapped his forehead and lamented that he had forgotten the most important thing when he came to see this wonderful scene. This also showed from the side that Chu Yunfeng's performance was too dazzling.

"The task has been arranged. Master Li and the others are in charge. They will be on duty tonight. I still have the confirmation form. Are there any changes to the dishes on it?"

Are there any changes?
Minister Wang heard an unusual flavor from these words in Old Liu's mouth. After frowning slightly, he immediately began to analyze the meaning in his mind.

The past practice is that after the confirmation form is sent to the kitchen, after the menu above is confirmed, the kitchen can directly sign and confirm and return it. Where is the need for a second confirmation?
Unless it is because of special changes that the dishes cannot be made, it also requires a phone call before returning the list.

Since Mr. Liu said something that was contrary to convention, he certainly meant something, and his meaning was very obvious, that is, the menu needs to be changed tonight.

change?

How did it change?
Logically speaking, tonight's menu arrangement is very reasonable. Minister Wang can't think of anything that needs to be changed at the moment. What does Mr. Liu mean?

Chu Yunfeng?
Minister Wang instantly understood what Mr. Liu meant. Is this giving Chu Yunfeng a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity? Is it also a chance to become famous in one battle?
I would like to ask which chef can start cooking on the first day after joining the state banquet team?

The answer is none!

Firstly, it requires qualifications, and secondly, it also requires a settling process, which Chu Yunfeng, a newcomer, does not have.

But what happened today seems to have been forged by him. This was absolutely unexpected. As long as all the masters have no objections, then this matter is basically settled.

The masters all agreed, so there was no need for him to object, but he couldn't bring it up by himself, so Minister Wang saw President Hou continue to stand up.

"Minister, Xiao Chu's performance today is not bad, right?

Aren’t we all advocating to give young people opportunities?

Do you think the pocket tofu made by Xiao Chu today can serve a banquet?
Although it's his first day joining, his cooking skills are quite remarkable. We also need to encourage young people, right? "

If President Hou had said this in the past, these masters would have been able to kick him out of the kitchen without Minister Wang taking action, but the situation seems to be very different now.

After hearing President Hou's suggestion, the masters not only didn't criticize him, but left in no hurry. They all looked at Chu Yunfeng thoughtfully, and began to weigh in their hearts.

Of course, Minister Wang is willing to do this favor. From the expressions on the faces of these masters, one can already guess that they will generally not object to this matter.

And since Xiao Chu is so talented, what does it mean for him to give him a boost?

Not to mention the face of the old man, such a capable young man is worthy of his help, so let yourself create a miracle of this kitchen with your own hands! ! !

"Xiao Chu's cooking skills are really good, and this pocket tofu is indeed very delicate, it should be no problem as a state banquet dish.

But this still depends on everyone’s opinions. After all, we want democracy. The masters happen to be here. Can everyone express their opinions? "

As soon as Minister Wang finished speaking, a female voice immediately responded: "I support Xiao Chu."

Yang Haixia was the first to raise her hand to express her position. She was deeply moved by Chu Yunfeng's unreserved behavior when handling the tofu just now.

"I also support Xiao Chu!"

"I have no opinion!"

"I raise my hand!"

All the master chefs in the back kitchen supported Chu Yunfeng. This not only made the two elders lament that their hard work was not in vain, but also allowed Minister Wang to witness that a bright new star was about to rise.

"Then since everyone has the same opinion, I have no problem here. Mr. Liu, just add pocket tofu to the menu. I will explain it to the leader."

Faced with Minister Wang's kindness, Chu Yunfeng thanked him again and again, and even thanked all the master chefs present, but everyone didn't care, and patted him on the shoulder again before walking out of the back kitchen.

President Hou's lowered hands clenched into a fist, and he also lamented that Chu Yunfeng's success was all won by his strength.

"Xiao Li, hurry up and take the order back for filing and complete the procedures!"

After taking the list passed by Mr. Liu, Minister Wang immediately began to give instructions, then walked aside and started reporting on the phone.

There are still many things involved in temporarily modifying the banquet menu, so everything needs to be done properly.

Seeing President Hou's excited look, the second elder shook his head and sighed. Xiao Hou was too strict and didn't even know to tell us in advance when planning this matter.

"Second elders, I am also a little worried and lack confidence, so I am taking it one step at a time. You two won't be angry, right?"

Of course, President Hou had to explain it to the two elders to avoid misunderstandings, but they just waved their hands and said that the matter was over.

Chu Yunfeng was so dazzling that it was too late for the two elders to be happy. How could they have the energy to argue with President Hou?

When Chu Yunfeng was cooking for the dinner, the elders didn't leave, but kept watching him the whole time while cooking. After all, this was his first time serving food, so there shouldn't be any problems.

On the other side, after Chu Dingtian returned to the villa, many relatives came one after another, but Chu Yunfeng had not come back yet, and it was almost getting dark.
(End of this chapter)