Han Dong and the other five gourmets had no room for rebuttal in front of Robert. They left Linjia Pot in despair. The judges of this cooking competition will naturally be the five gourmets brought by Robert.
Lin Li, Huang Yiyuan, and Madam Gao's expressions were extremely ugly at this moment. They didn't expect Ye Chui to do this. He was just as shameless as them...
However, when they entered the Lin Family Pot, the three of them discussed with each other and finally decided that the situation was not as bad as they had imagined.
"The people Ye Chui has brought here are all gourmets who are good at four or five knives. It is impossible for gourmets of this level to help him cheat, so this competition is the fairest!" Madam Gao said coldly. This old lady over seventy years old is the head of Chinatown behind the scenes, and her words carry a lot of weight. "Lin Li, if you let Master Zhang play well, we may be able to beat him!"
"That's right, we may not lose to this kid!" Huang Yiyuan also said repeatedly.
Lin Li seemed to have gained confidence: "Jia Hui has been stuck in the kitchen for more than a week for this competition. He is an eight-star chef. We still have a better chance of winning this competition!"
After the three of them had this discussion, they felt a little more relaxed.
But someone who had been hiding in the car outside the hotel couldn't relax at all...
"Ye Cui is actually so close to Robert that Robert is even willing to go to Chinatown in person and bring five gourmets of the four or five dollar level!" This situation surprised He Chengqing beyond words.
She was actually the one who contacted the gourmets in Chinatown and introduced them to Huang Yiyuan. She also benefited from the power of Food King Enterprises to let them cheat. Ye Chui was originally doomed to lose this game, but now Robert suddenly intervened...
"Ye Chui!"
Thinking of the ultimatum Davis had given to He Chengqing not long ago, He Chengqing gritted his teeth, pushed open the car door and got out.
Even if there is no cheating, the foodie keeps it fair and square…
It is not impossible for Lin Li to defeat Ye Chui...
Thinking this in his heart, He Chengqing walked into Linjiabao with a gloomy face.
…
Lin's Pot was deliberately closed today to make this cooking competition extra solemn. The rules of the competition had already been set long ago. Zhang Jiahui of Lin's Pot would cook his two signature dishes, Lin's eggplant pot and Lin's mutton pot, while Ye Chui would also cook two pot dishes using eggplant and mutton respectively.
The kitchen utensils were all provided by Lin Jiabao, but the ingredients were brought by Ye Chui himself. He and Nick Cheung prepared two dishes respectively in the kitchen. After the dishes were completed, they were sent to five gourmets for tasting.
Ye Chui and Zhang Jiahui quickly entered the kitchen, and five gourmets in the hall sat around a dining table, while Robert and Chen Tian and others sat at another table - Han Yuyan entered the kitchen with Ye Chui as a kitchen helper.
As for Lin Dong, Huang Yiyuan, Mrs. Gao and some chefs from Lin's Pot, they sat at the same table.
In addition, there were some reporters who had been granted the privilege to conduct interviews and were anxiously looking towards the kitchen.
Due to the confidentiality of the recipe, the cooking process naturally cannot be presented.
In fact, the kitchen of Linjiabao has been divided into two parts by white cloth, and Ye Chui and Zhang Jiajia cannot see each other while they are cooking.
"Oh, this is so boring. Even an eight-star chef competition wouldn't need so many four- and five-star gourmets like us to be judges. But now so many of us are here just for this little cooking competition. Don't you think Mr. Robert is making a fuss out of nothing?" Among the five gourmets, one besides Michelle complained in a low voice.
This gourmet is in her forties, a slightly plump woman with long brown hair.
"Hannah, don't underestimate this cooking competition. I believe you will have a surprise." The gourmet named Michelle said with a smile. She was the only gourmet among the five people. "Maybe there will be a small surprise."
"Michelle, I don't think so. There's nothing surprising about Chinese cuisine and Chinatown cuisine. I don't have any expectations for today's game." One person answered. He glanced at Robert who was sitting at another table. "I came here just to give face to Mr. Robert. No matter whether it's Mr. Ye's food or Mr. Zhang's food, they won't satisfy me."
"Chris, you are wrong." Michelle said in a very easy-going manner, "Chinese food culture is extensive and profound, but it is just in a trough now. But it will not be long before it prospers."
When the others at the table heard Michelle say this, they all showed a hint of curiosity. As a five-knife gourmet, Michelle was naturally qualified to say such things. However, Michelle rarely showed such enthusiasm for a dish directly on weekdays. At this moment, her words made them think of certain rumors:
It is said that Han Xi, the only five-knife gourmet in China, once had a relationship with Michelle. At that time, they were both judges of a competition. They had a disagreement over a dish from China and almost came to a fight. After the competition, the dispute between the two was still not over and continued for a long time. In the end, it was Han who persuaded Michelle... and then love developed between the two.
The relationship between the two lasted for a while, but both Michelle and Mr. Han had hot tempers. Although they were old, they were no less energetic than young people when they quarreled. In the end, the two broke up...
Hannah asked Michelle softly at this moment: "Michelle, you seem to be very knowledgeable about Chinese cuisine? Can you tell us about the two dishes in today's competition?"
"I haven't tried Lin's lamb stew or Lin's eggplant stew, but I know this unique cooking method of stewing." Michelle took a sip of tea and continued, "The word 'stew' doesn't exist in English. If you translate it directly, it will be translated as 'stew', but in fact there is a slight difference between stewing and stewing. Stewing dishes requires slow cooking over low heat, which requires a lot of effort. The utensils used for stewing dishes are also very different. It is most delicious when stewed in a unique clay pot."
I don’t know if it’s because of Mr. Han, but Michelle is really knowledgeable about Chinese cuisine. As she spoke, several other gourmets at the table also became interested.
"I think this approach is just a trick to mystify. If stewing dishes can really be so delicious, there is no reason why such delicious dishes are only available in Chinatown." Another gourmet named Tony at the table said in a low voice.
"You can't say that." Michelle retorted, "I haven't heard of it because Chinese cuisine is currently in a slump, but it will regain its vitality sooner or later. Believe me, this day will not be far away."
As she said this, Michelle glanced at the kitchen next to her.
"I heard that Ye Chui is known as the best chef in China?" said a man named Sid among the five people.
"Yes, he is the number one chef in China." Michelle chuckled and nodded.
"Michelle, why are you so sure?" Hannah asked curiously.
"Because this is what old guy Han Xi has confirmed." Michelle continued, and when she mentioned "old guy Han Xi", her tone seemed to become slightly mysterious.
…
"Dayu, does Michelle have any hidden relationship with your grandfather?" In the kitchen, after processing both ingredients and putting them into a casserole specially used for cooking, he suddenly thought of this question and asked Han Yuyan with a smile.
Han Yuyan was stunned for a moment: "Huh, is that so? Why didn't I see it?"
"..." This sister's emotional nerves are really too dull. When Michelle asked about Mr. Han's condition just now, her expression was obviously suspicious... He suddenly became curious, "Dayu, you have been with Mr. Han for so long, has he... ever thought about finding a companion or something?"
Han Yuyan thought for a moment and said, "I really haven't thought about this..."
"I think when we go back to China this time, we should think of a way to bring Michelle back to China." Ye Chui said with a hint of sarcasm.
Han Yuyan thought about it seriously: "Grandpa is old, and he really needs someone to take care of him..."
Ye Chui: “…”
He was just saying it casually...
Glancing at the two steaming pots on the stove next to him, Ye Chui leaned over to one of them and looked at it for a few seconds before nodding: "The eggplant stew is ready and can be served."
"Huh, so fast?" Han Yuyan was stunned.
"It only takes half an hour to cook the eggplant stew. In fact, although this dish is a stew, it is essentially a stir-fry. It just uses the stewing method. The eggplant is soft and does not need to be boiled for too long."
Ye Chui turned off the fire and placed the casserole on a tray.
Han Yuyan pointed to another casserole and said, "What about this mutton stew?"
"The mutton stew needs to last for three hours." Ye Chui continued, "There is a saying that stewing dishes needs three hours of stewing and four hours of stewing. Stewing dishes needs three hours and stewing dishes needs four hours. This is how they taste best."
"Oh, then Master, you take the dishes out. I'll take care of this casserole first." Han Yuyan said quickly. She thought of something and asked, "By the way, Master, this dish needs to be stewed for three hours. Do I need to add water in the middle?"
"No need." Ye Chui warned seriously, "When cooking, it is taboo to add water in the middle of the process!"
On the other side of the kitchen, separated only by a barrier.
"Master Zhang, Ye Chui's eggplant stew is ready." A chef hurried into the kitchen and said.
“So fast?” Zhang Jiahui wiped the sweat off his face. “Braised dishes require a long time to cook. It’s ridiculous that Ye Chui made the eggplant stew so quickly!”
"What about us?"
"Wait ten more minutes."
Zhang Jiahui said, he called the chef to his side and pointed to the mutton pot: "You help me watch this place, add some water every once in a while, understand?"
"Okay, Master Zhang, I understand." (~^~)