After sending Princess Yide away, Xia You said: "The Queen Mother has withdrawn her life."
Ye Jiayao couldn't help but be surprised. It was done so quickly
In order to thank everyone for their support, Ye Jiayao decided to cook a few dishes for dinner today.
As soon as they started here, someone from Lin Kun's family came to report that there was a man from Tianshang outside looking for her.
Ye Jiayao asked Jiang Yue to be busy first and went out to meet the visitor.
"Second Young Mistress, someone is coming to the restaurant." Cui Dongpeng looked anxious.
Ye Jiayao said calmly: "Why are you so nervous? Can't Zhong Xiang deal with it?"
Cui Dongpeng said: "That man claimed to be the best chef in Sichuan and Hunan. He came to participate in the cooking competition this time. I heard that Duan Qilin and Niu Baoshun had been selected at noon. Brother Xiang wanted to challenge, but the man ignored him at all and pointed out I want to challenge Li Yao and sit in the restaurant refusing to leave. Now many people are watching, including Zheng Sanduo from Fu Ji and Lu Xiaotian."
Ye Jiayao laughed: "Didn't you say I'm married?"
Cui Dongpeng said with a bitter face: "I told you, but that person didn't believe it. He said that Li Yao didn't dare to fight and was a coward. He actually came up with this excuse. Everyone else came to see the fun and wished that the chaos would be better. They were all booing. Woolen cloth!"
Ye Jiayao sneered, "Who is the best chef in Sichuan and Hunan?" Awesomely.
"You go back first and tell Li Yao that he will be here soon."
I guess this guy wants to quickly increase his reputation through challenges. He also picks up weak ones. How powerful is he? Why not challenge Zheng Fugui and the Lu family!
Ye Jiayao didn't dare to say that she was unparalleled in the world, but she would not give in if someone came to declare war.
Cui Dongpeng left first. Ye Jiayao asked Song Qi to prepare the carriage, and asked Lin Kun's family to tell Jiang Yue that dinner would be left to Jiang Yue. She also told Mama Sun that there was some trouble in the restaurant and she had to rush to solve it.
Ye Jiayao went back to the house, changed into men's clothes, and hurried to the restaurant.
When we arrived at Tianshangju, we saw a large group of people surrounding us, pointing and talking.
"Give way." Song Qi went to clear the way and protected Ye Jiayao as she walked in.
Someone recognized Ye Jiayao and shouted excitedly: "Li Yao is here..."
Although everyone in Jinling City knew that Li Yao was Ye Jinxuan, the second young mistress of the Marquis of Jing'an Mansion, today someone wanted to challenge Li Yao, so everyone was more willing to call her Li Yao.
"I finally accepted the challenge. I don't know if Li Yao will win."
"That man is quite powerful. I heard that both Duan Qilin and Niu Baoshun were defeated by him, and they were convinced of their defeat."
"So what, Li Yao is a chef in the imperial kitchen. Although she has never competed with top chefs like Zheng Fugui and Lu Xiaotian, who would doubt her strength."
"That's right. Just look at Tianshangju's business."
"I bet that Li Yao will win."
"I am more optimistic about this chef from Sichuan and Hunan."
"Come on, place your bets, and we'll see who wins and who loses soon." Someone took the opportunity to start a bet.
Two handsome gentlemen also squeezed into the crowd of onlookers.
"Su Su, let's join in the fun too?" Zhao Qixuan said cheerfully. There hasn't been such an interesting thing in Jinling City for a long time.
The corner of Su Yi's mouth twitched: "Three hundred taels, if you block Li Yao, you will win."
"Okay, then I'll collect another two hundred taels." Zhao Qixuan took out five silver notes worth one hundred taels and took them in Li Yao's name.
Ye Jiayao entered the lobby, which was also full of people. She turned her eyes slightly and saw Lu Xiaotian and others first.
Lu Xiaotian smiled and nodded. Originally, he wanted to stand up and help her out, but because she had withdrawn from the upcoming cooking competition, he had no chance to see her in the competition. For some selfish reasons, he stood by and watched the other one. The reason is that this chef from Sichuan and Hunan is indeed an extraordinary cook. There are only a few people in Jinling City who can make Duan Qilin willingly admit defeat. He wants to see with his own eyes how good this guy is.
Ye Jiayao smiled as a greeting, and her eyes fell on the head of a guy with his nostrils pointing upward. He was in his thirties, with a mustache and a very arrogant look. It should be this guy.
"May I ask how you call this person?" Ye Jiayao smiled sweetly.
Mustache glanced at him lightly, looking indifferent.
Deng Haichuan said angrily: "Hey, aren't you going to challenge Li Yao? Our brother Yao is here."
Because Ye Jiayao was dressed in men's clothing, Deng Haichuan naturally called her Brother Yao.
Mustache glanced at Ye Jiayao again, raised his hands and said arrogantly: "Hu Dahai."
Ye Jiayao said: "How do you want to compare?"
"Host or guest, you have the final say." Hu Dahai said confidently.
As soon as he arrived in Jinling, he inquired about it. There were few people in Jinling who could be called real chefs. Among them, Lu Yiming, who had entered the imperial kitchen, had the most exquisite cooking skills. He was the first place in the last Jinling Culinary Competition. Next is Zheng Fugui from Fuji. Lu Yiming’s son Lu Xiaotian is said to have inherited his father’s true inheritance and his cooking skills are also very good. He is a popular figure in this cooking competition. The most famous person in Jinling City nowadays is a man named Li Yao. guy. The speed of rise and the variety of tricks are amazing. He weighed it up and drew up a list of challenges. He ranked Li Yao third.
Originally, he still attached so much importance to this Li Yao, but now that he saw that the rumored Li Yao was actually a young man with no hair at all, Hu Dahai couldn't help but feel contempt for him.
This Li Yao gained his reputation because of his many clever ideas and his ability to innovate. In terms of strength, he believed that Li Yao was definitely no match for him.
Cooking skills are not unique in the world just by talent. It also requires years of sweat and sex. Knife skills, heat, cooking skills, and knowledge are all indispensable elements to become a true chef. Cooking is a slow and meticulous work, not something that can be accomplished overnight.
Ye Jiayao smiled and said slowly: "Sichuan cuisine is one of the four major cuisines in the Central Plains. It is famous for its unique cooking methods and rich local flavor, and is known as common people's cuisine. It is characterized by numbness, spicy, fragrant and fragrant. Representative dishes include fish-flavored shredded pork, twice-cooked pork, mapo tofu, boiled fish, couple's lung slices... "
Hu Dahai's originally arrogant expression turned solemn, and he was secretly surprised. He had underestimated this young boy, who knew Sichuan cuisine very well!
"Although I am good at cooking Huaiyang cuisine, today you, Hu Dahai, come to challenge you. If I propose to cook Huaiyang cuisine, even if I win, it will still be a win. Otherwise, we will just make the simplest Mapo Tofu." , a quick decision, our restaurant still has business to do!" Ye Jiayao said unhurriedly, in the style of everyone.
There are many cooks from Jinling City here, and there are also many cooks from out of town who are here to participate in the cooking competition. After hearing these words, everyone has different thoughts.
Some people think that this Li Yao is a brave man who is a master of arts. Faced with the challenge of strong opponents, he dares to compete with others in what they are best at.
Some people feel that Li Yao underestimates the enemy. If she loses, it will not only be embarrassing for her, Li Yao, but also the three chefs in Jinling City will be singled out, and the face of Jinling's catering industry will be lost.
Some people think that this drama is becoming more and more interesting, and the simpler the dishes, the more skillful they are. Almost every chef can make Mapo Tofu, but in terms of authenticity, who can compare with the chefs of Sichuan cuisine? Where does Li Yao's confidence come from
Hu Dahai was stunned for a moment. He didn't expect that Li Yao would propose to make Mapo Tofu. Isn't Mapo Tofu a piece of cake for him
Did Li Yao just trust him or is he really awesome? Hu Dahai was a little unsure.
Ye Jiayao raised her chin and asked with a smile: "What does Chef Hu think of my proposal? Or should the chef make the decision and do what you are best at?"
Hu Dahai was sullen, wasn't he looking down on him
"Just do as you say."
Ye Jiayao smiled: "As for the judging, I think there are chefs from all over the country here today. The chefs from Jinling City should not participate. To avoid making people feel unfair, we will select three chefs from other places. I believe that as chefs, everyone will naturally abide by the principle of food first and make fair and equitable judgments."
Ye Jiayao said and bowed her hands to Lu Xiaotian: "This matter will trouble Chef Lu. It's best to choose a few chefs who are neither Huaiyang cuisine nor Sichuan cuisine."
Lu Xiaotian returned the favor: "It's a great honor, leave it to me!"
After a while, Lu Xiaotian picked out two Shandong cuisine chefs and a Cantonese cuisine chef.
"I have a suggestion. You will prepare the dishes later and present them without signing your name. Let these people judge. This is more fair."
Ye Jiayao thinks this idea is excellent, and Hu Dahai has no objection.
Ye Jiayao said loudly: "Deng Haichuan, prepare the ingredients."
"Chef Hu, please come to the kitchen."
The two of them entered the kitchen one after the other.
Mapo tofu can be regarded as a home-cooked dish. Ye Jiayao’s grandma is from Sichuan and she loves Mapo tofu the most. When she was young, her grandfather made it for her, then her father made it, and later she made it, making Sichuan flavor. She will not lose to any Sichuan cuisine master in terms of Mapo Tofu. Haha, masters generally will not make such a simple dish.
"Chef Hu, do you want to use beef or pork?" Ye Jiayao asked.
Chef Hu said: "They all use pork."
"Okay, then the seasonings..." Ye Jiayao was about to ask him if he wanted to provide peppercorns, when she saw Hu Dahai taking out various seasonings from his bag. Yes, they came prepared, so she didn't need to worry.
Ye Jiayao went straight to the cabinet to get green pepper powder, black bean paste, bean paste and other condiments.
Deng Haichuan brought two pieces of fresh tenderloin and two pieces of northern tofu. Zhong Xiang provided garlic, onions, coriander, etc. Hu Dahai took a portion and started to work.
First cut the northern tofu into 2 cm square tofu pieces, add water to the pot, and while the water is boiling, cut the tenderloin into fine pieces.
Ye Jiayao prepared it leisurely, while observing Hu Dahai's knife skills, slicing, shredding, and then cutting into pieces. It was fast and light, and it was indeed two strokes.
Hu Dahai was also observing Ye Jiayao. Why didn't this kid take action
"Should there be a limit to the competition time?" Hu Dahai asked.
Ye Jiayao chuckled: "Whoever does it slowly will be considered a loser."
(End of chapter)