Becoming a God by Raising a Witch

The grumpy old Lani seemed to be a stubborn person.

But at least he didn't ask him to show his chef's diploma, which was good news.

Locke nodded slightly and walked into the sacred kitchen.

The kitchen of the Abnormal Investigation Bureau was very large, larger than the largest kitchen Locke had ever seen in this world, and even larger than the kitchen of the witch Miss Irene in the Rhine Apartment, at least six times the size of the apartment Locke was living in now.

In addition to the red-bearded old Lani, there were three other cooks, all between 30 and 40 years old.

They were all busy with their own things and didn't come forward to say hello.

In their opinion, a teenager like Locke would most likely not pass the test of the picky old Lani, and would not become a future colleague.

In this case, there was no need to waste time on small talk.

In the food warehouse in the back kitchen, there were all kinds of fresh meat, including turkeys without hair, whole sheep, whole cows, and fish and shrimp.

The seasonings were also available, and there were cookers of various shapes, which gave Locke a lot of room to play.

He remembered the big meal he had originally planned to make when he went back today - [Ice Boiled Lamb].

With an idea in mind, he decided to use this dish to conquer the eccentric Red Beard.

Of course, he first asked the kitchen if there was any ice cubes. After getting a positive answer, Locke started to act.

He still washed his hands, looked at the cutting board and knives with a firm gaze, and chose the most suitable one.

Locke took the meat from the front part of the lamb leg connected to the waist of the goat, and then removed the entire front lamb leg. The whole action was as smooth as water, without any delay.

From the details of Locke's meat removal, Old Lani could tell that he was not an amateur. Laymen generally cannot tell the difference between front leg meat and hind leg meat.

In fact, the fat of the front leg will be more than the hind leg, and the meat is more delicate, but compared with the fat of other parts of the sheep's body, it is more moderate, so it can be called the essence. The place where the front part of the lamb leg is connected to the waist is the most delicate part of the whole sheep.

The careless Old Lani instantly became energetic and wanted to see what kind of dish Locke could make with this piece of essence meat.

Locke used a knife to quickly cut the lamb leg, cut the leg meat with tendons into chunks, and cut the tender part into slightly curled thin slices of meat and put them on the plate.

The red-bearded old Rani saw that the boy cut along the white fat texture between the tendons with every cut, and his movements were skillful and fast. He nodded with satisfaction. At least this knife skill was recognized by him.

Locke also noticed the old Rani's gaze, but he was not distracted and just wanted to make this dish the best.

Compared with the last interview with the witch's chef, he was more comfortable in this interview.

He found a most suitable iron pot for cooking hot pot, and carefully spread the ice cubes layer by layer on the bottom of the iron pot.

Old Rani looked at the boy's actions in surprise. Although he had ten thousand questions in his mind, he still didn't speak, for fear of disturbing the boy's rhythm.

Put the pot on the fire, put the lamb cubes neatly on the ice, add water to slightly cover the ice cubes, put in the spices prepared in advance, and finally add a little fresh milk.

Cover the lid and start to simmer.

In addition to Old Lani, the other cooks in the kitchen could not sit still and came to watch.

Mainly because Locke's method was too strange.

They had never tried to cook lamb with ice cubes. These ice cubes were actually used to refrigerate food materials.

They were not as patient as Old Lani and could not help asking the boy,

"Why add ice to the pot? Why not just use water?"

Chapter 67, Genius Gourmet

Locke replied while preparing side dishes and dipping sauces,

"The name of this dish is [Ice Boiled Lamb], based on the principle of thermal expansion and contraction, lamb will tighten at low temperatures when it is very delicious, and then heat it. As the ice melts, the lamb gradually expands. In this process, the lamb will absorb the soup, and when it is cooked, the lamb will tighten and spit out the soup. The meat cooked in this way is very smooth and delicious, and the smell of lamb is also lighter."

The cooks listened to the terms that came out of Locke's mouth, and they felt it was impressive.

Ice boiled lamb, thermal expansion and contraction, it sounds so high-end!

Locke judged from their surprised expressions that the principle of thermal expansion and contraction did not seem to be popularized in this world. Of course, it might also be because the cooks did not understand science.

When the mutton pieces were cooked into milky white, the fragrance had spread to every corner of the kitchen.

Locke first presented a bowl of soup and handed it to Old Lani respectfully.

"Mr. Lani, please."

Old Lani took the exquisite porcelain bowl seriously, scooped a spoonful with a soup spoon, and put it into his mouth.

The fresh fragrance bloomed on the tip of the tongue, like a fairy dancing.

Old Lani's turbid eyes glowed slightly, as if he had returned to the feeling of tasting the first dish made by his teacher when he was young.

Delicious!

Then, Locke picked up the mutton again, put it on a small plate, dipped it in the dipping sauce, and served it to Old Lani.

Old Lani put the milky white mutton pieces into his mouth, and his eyes seemed to have regained clarity, as if he had returned to the feeling of cooking for his wife when he proposed to her. It was so delicious that he almost bit his tongue off.

It was the first time for the cooks to see Old Rani scooping mutton from the pot without caring about his image. Smelling the fragrance filling the room, they also joined in the food appreciation session.

Locke was also hungry, so he started to eat the mutton slices without hesitation.

The meat was tender, the soup was sweet, and the sesame oil added a new level of fragrance.

Locke was quite satisfied with the [ice-boiled lamb] he made.

After deciding to go home, I will make it again for Erin and Hannah to taste. I believe they will like it.

After finishing the hot pot, Lao Lani was freed from the grief of being widowed and felt the salvation of the goddess of life.

"You must be sent by the goddess to save me. Boy, what is your name?"

"Locke Belmont."

Locke felt that Old Lani was a little too exaggerated.

"Okay, Locke Belmont, you are now an honorable chef in the back kitchen."

The three chefs in the back kitchen all applauded to welcome Locke. The addition of a new colleague meant that they could take leave again.

And Locke's cooking skills were unanimously recognized by them.

This [ice-boiled sheep] made them think in a new light. It turns out that ice can not only refrigerate food and extend the life of ingredients, but can also be used directly in cooking.

"I'll work hard."

Locke said with a smile.

I finally got a serious job as a chef, and the Director is also a hidden witch. While receiving the salary, I can also use the skills of the Director for free. This job is not too good at all.

Well, we have to keep the black-haired director a secret.

If she knew that he knew her identity as a witch, she would most likely get lunch in advance.

Locke was thinking wildly, and his colleagues had already begun to introduce themselves.

"My name is Fedor Lawley."

The man, about 40 years old, with a beer belly and a scar on his left hand, introduced himself.

Then the other two people also said their names. The tall, thin cook wearing a one-eyed patch was named Georgia Hawthorne.

The short stature of the cook, with skin like orange peel and enlarged pores, was named Graf Hughes.

Locke greeted them all. You must respect your seniors in the kitchen, otherwise the future will not be easy.

"I have been cooking for 30 years and have never tasted such novel food. What is its origin?"

Lao Lani believes that there is a touching story behind every delicious dish. With this story, the taste of the dish will become more delicious.

So he couldn't help but be curious and asked Locke.

The other three cooks also cast curious glances.

"According to legend, ice-cooked sheep originated from Genghis Khan. When Genghis Khan led his troops to attack the city of Natas and came to the shores of Lake Baikal, the climate was very cold. The city could not be captured for a long time. The soldiers did not carry much food, and only some sheep were left.

Originally, these sheep were intended to be used to celebrate victory after the battle. At this time, Genghis Khan decided to go all out and ordered the sheep to be slaughtered and distributed to the soldiers to eat, hoping that they could recover some strength. However, when the soldiers were cooking the mutton, they found that the water in the river was all gone. If it freezes and there is no other way, put ice cubes and freshly slaughtered mutton together for cooking;

When the soldiers ate the mutton cooked in this way, they felt it was different from usual, and the taste was particularly delicious. After eating, they regained their strength and captured Natas City in one go. With the victory of the war, this way of eating gradually spread. So the ice-cooked sheep is called the ice of ice cubes, and the ice-cooked sheep is also called the ice-cooked sheep. This is the origin of the ice-cooked sheep. "

Locke recounted the origin of [Boiled Sheep on Ice] in his memory.

The cooks' mouths seemed like they could hold an egg.

They looked at Locke in surprise, as if they were looking at a traveler from another world.

"I made this up."

Locke scratched his hair.

Fedor, who has a beer belly, was the first to laugh.

"Hahaha, Locke, this is the most exciting story I have heard in the past two years. I believe your hobby must be a novelist."

The tall and thin Giorgia and the large-pored Graf also laughed.

"Locke, you are such a genius."

"Yeah, I almost thought it was because I had so little knowledge that I didn't know a great man like Genghis Khan."

Only Lao Lani had a serious face. When he didn't speak, he seemed to be immersed in the grief of being widowed, exuding a gloomy temperament.

Locke felt that Lao Lani was most likely angry.

Just when he was about to explain and ease the atmosphere, Lao Lani slapped his thigh, stood up, and said excitedly,

"We would like to dedicate this dish to Her Majesty the Queen. This is a dish invented by Locke, the newcomer of our Sixth Sheriff's Courtyard! This dish will be promoted to Yorkshire! The reputation of our Sixth Sheriff's Courtyard chef will be spread far and wide. Entire Northern Territory!"

Yorkshire and Linhai County are the northern border of the Tumen Kingdom. In winter, the temperature can reach minus 40 degrees, and the entire northern border is covered by ice and snow.

Locke once saw photos of the North in a geographical magazine, and he was yearning for it and wanted to experience the real scenery of the North.

Of course, the premise is that there are enough funds and you can save your life.

He once heard a veteran say that in the previous Kingdom War, there was even an extreme shortage of food in the North, leading to cannibalism.

This is not what Locke wants to experience.

As if a rooster had been ignited with fighting spirit, Old Lani grabbed Locke and said excitedly,

"Locke, your reputation will resound throughout the North. You will be the youngest and most accomplished gourmet. You are about to complete a dream that I have never been able to complete in my life!"

Lao Rani has been pursuing gourmet cooking for 30 years, but he can only repeat the food passed down by his predecessors. Even after improvement, he cannot stand out. He believes that he will never be a true gourmet and lacks the ability to innovate.

Today, he ate the [Ice-boiled Lamb] made by Locke, and once again felt the healing power of the food, which made him seem to see his teacher in his youth, the talented gourmet. He decided to help Locke and become this The gourmets of the era want to spread this [ice-boiled sheep] to the entire Tumen Kingdom.

Locke looked at Lao Lani's burning eyes and experienced for the first time the persistence and passion of a cooking madman for cooking.

He swallowed and asked hesitantly,

“Can my salary increase after becoming a gourmet?”

"Of course, when the time comes, our entire Sixth Security Court's back cooks will have their salaries raised because of you. Well, that's not the point. The point is the gourmets. There hasn't been a true gourmet in the kingdom for 10 years. This is the chef. The highest honor!”

Old Rani's eyes were bloodshot, which was a sign of his passion for cooking.

"Okay, I'll try to be a gourmet."

For rising wages for us all!

Locke felt that he had just entered this new group and had been given the supreme mission.

Fedor, Georgia and Graf also became excited.

They like to eat [ice-boiled lamb], and they also like the fame and honor that this dish has gained since its spread.

If [ice-cooked sheep] is really popular in the north, then they will no longer be anonymous cooks, they will be colleagues of gourmets.

Of course, meeting the Queen is far from simple.

If you want to serve this dish, you need to pass many levels.

The first level must be to capture the director. After the director approves, you can communicate with the internal affairs officer who manages the palace's meals, and conquer the internal affairs officer's tongue. You must also capture the head maid next to Her Majesty the Queen. Finally, if the queen happens to want to eat mutton, then you can present it to her. This dish.

So the road is very long.

Lao Lani decided to let Locke get familiar with the kitchen work first.

"Including you, we have a total of five people in the kitchen. We need to be responsible for the food for about 100 people. The most important thing is Director Rhaenys's cooking. She has a sweet taste and likes to eat sweets."

"Then there are 6 investigators. It is said that new people have joined recently. The specific number is not important. They are either dating the God of Death or on their way to date the God of Death. No one knows who they will see the next day."

Locke's Adam's apple rolled and he secreted saliva, wondering if he had boarded a pirate ship?