Yuan Zhou, who had obtained the system for almost four years, was no longer the same person as before. Even if the system hadn't unlocked Wasabi, he had done some research on it.
To be precise, he knew a little about the popular cuisines in the world. However, according to Yuan Zhou, he didn't know much about it. It was different from the normal measurement.
Yuan Zhou didn't try to be unconventional. He made several traditional sashimi.
Salmon, tuna, Arctic shellfish, fresh squid, sweet prawns, and sea snails, a total of six dishes.
Then, he added a plate of the sauce specially prepared by Yuan Zhou and placed it in front of Dashi Xiujie.
As an orthodox Japanese, Dashi knew how to eat. He first ate the Arctic shellfish, then the sweet prawns, sea snails, squid, tuna, and finally the salmon. The order was from bland to heavy. In terms of the taste of the ingredients, salmon was the heaviest among all the sashimi.
Yuan Zhou basically watched Dashi Xiujie eat and nodded from time to time.
Japan was known for its strictness. Anything that passed through Japan's strict standards could no longer be simple.
For example, the most traditional way of eating sashimi required the top thread to be cut. Although the top thread sounded elegant, it actually meant following the lines of the fish.
Dashi Xiujie could not only ensure that the top thread was cut, but also ensure that the lines of the knife and the fish were at an angle of 90 degrees. Didn't that sound a little annoying?
However, Dashi Xiujie did it meticulously. The advantage was that the lines of the fish were short and the texture was good when chewed.
"Head Chef Yuan, do you really not know much about Wasabi?" Dashi Xiujie asked when he was about to eat.
"Um, I don't know much about it. So I can only make the simplest sashimi," Yuan Zhou nodded.
"It's not simple at all. When we make sashimi, we have to worry about the shape of the knife or the sharpness of the knife, which will affect the shape and fiber of the ingredients. Therefore, there are generally three types of knife shapes. But Head Chef Yuan can make all of them with only one Sang Knife."
Dashi Xiujie observed earnestly and said eloquently, "Not only the knife type, but we also have scale-removing knife, bone-cutting knife, shell knife, and so on. I feel like Head Chef Yuan can use the Sang Knife to complete all of them."
Actually, Yuan Zhou didn't understand much about this, because his knife skills were not good. Moreover, in many Chinese dishes, knives made of other materials might change the taste of the ingredients.
Not to mention others, Yuan Zhou even invented a beanpole knife to avoid damaging the flavor of the tofu pudding.
"Of course, Head Chef Yuan's knife skills are unparalleled in the world. Therefore, it is Head Chef Yuan's own ability to achieve this." Dashi Xiujie said, "What really amazes me is Head Chef Yuan's precise use of shredded radish and basil leaves in the plate presentation and the matching of condiments. He has at least increased the artistic value of this dish by 90%."
"Yes. In fact, all the ingredients used for plate presentation, including the cucumber blossoms and the radish shreds, have been prepared and repaired beforehand." Yuan Zhou nodded, confirming Xiujie's guess.
"Yes. In fact, all the ingredients used for plate presentation, including the cucumber blossoms and radish shreds, have been prepared and repaired beforehand." Yuan Zhou nodded, confirming Xiujie's guess.
Xiujie repeated some Japanese words. Due to his low voice and fast speed, Yuan Zhou didn't hear him clearly. However, he guessed that he was admiring Yuan Zhou.
Yuan Zhou's understanding of plate presentation was already among the best in the world. Moreover, he had obtained the second volume of Sculpting Techniques not long ago, where a large part of the content was about plate presentation. Yuan Zhou had already mastered it thoroughly and had his own experience.
Therefore, Yuan Zhou could say without hesitation, "I, Yuan Zhou, am the best in plate presentation in the world!"
Be it French, Japanese, or Chinese styles, this was the reason why Xiujie was so shocked.
"Speaking of which, now that my plate presentation and knife skills are so good, I should go to Japan and have a look when I'm free. Someone should take on the title of the King of Sashimi," Yuan Zhou thought inwardly.
Speaking of which, the ingredients provided by the system were better than those outside. Coupled with Yuan Zhou's knife skills, plate presentation, and sashimi on the menu, no one in Japan could compete with him.
About 10 minutes later, Xiujie came back to his senses and began to praise the sauce again. Don't think that Xiujie was making a fuss about nothing.
As an apprentice, the sashimi cooked by Yuan Zhou could help him comprehend a lot.
Xiujie ate all the sashimi cooked by Yuan Zhou, including the radish shreds, ginger slices, and other seasonings. Nothing was left.
"Head Chef Yuan, I have a request. Please agree to it," Xiujie begged.
"What request?" Yuan Zhou asked.
"Head Chef Yuan's arrangement is to cook the last two dishes. But after eating the sashimi carefully cooked by Head Chef Yuan, I want to cook a complete Huaishi Cuisine for Head Chef Yuan to taste."
After saying that, Xiujie added hurriedly, "As for the ingredients, I will solve it myself. I won't bother Head Chef Yuan."
Yuan Zhou nodded and agreed to Xiujie's request. Then, Xiujie bowed to express his gratitude and started to work.
As the pioneer of the new era in Japan, Xiujie had some connections. Moreover, if he really had difficulties, he could ask for help from the Chef's Alliance.
Half an hour later, Xiujie had prepared all the ingredients and started to cook Huaishi Cuisine.
Yuan Zhou's biggest impression of Huaishi Cuisine was that if he was hungry, he shouldn't choose it.
It didn't mean that Japanese chefs were slow, but the viewpoint of Huaishi Cuisine originated from Zen Buddhism. The highest realm was the Divine Thought Realm. To put it bluntly, one must be calm.
After ordering, because he liked to choose seasonal ingredients and the cooking process, the dishes would be served in about ten to twenty minutes, and there would be another five to ten minutes between each dish. The main point was that although there were many styles of Huaishi cuisine, it was mainly exquisite, and it was hard to fill one's stomach.
While Yuan Zhou was in a daze, Xiujie started to serve the dishes. The first dish was "Pay in Advance".
"Pay in Advance" was a few appetizers, similar to pickled mustard.
Then, "Eight Inch" was seasonal sushi. Then, it was followed by "Xiang Fu", "Assorted Boil", "Cover Object", "Roasted Object", "Wine Ware", "Cold Bowl", "Pig's Mouth", "Strong Dish", "Royal Rice", "Fragrant Object", "Stop Bowl", and "Water Ware". What Xiujie cooked for Yuan Zhou was, of course, the most traditional and complete Huaishi Cuisine.
The dishes were served one after another. Although there were many dishes, they were actually repeated.
For example, the "Wine Ware" and "Fragrant Object" were both pickled vegetables, but the taste was different. Both of them were green, which was rare in Huaishi Cuisine.
The main dish was a strong dish. Xiujie prepared the roast beef for Yuan Zhou. Because Huaishi Cuisine also had the requirement of "eat while it's hot and when it's cold," Yuan Zhou didn't make any comments while eating.
The portion was small, and Yuan Zhou was used to not wasting food, so he finished everything, including the "Water Ware", the fruit after the meal.
After the meal, Yuan Zhou gave Dashi Xiujie a score of 0.4 Yuan inwardly.
Looking at Xiujie's expectant eyes, he must be hoping for Yuan Zhou's comments. After a pause, Yuan Zhou was about to say something …
But before Yuan Zhou could say anything, the system in his brain suddenly displayed —
"Congratulations to the host for completing the main task: Obtain the admiration of 20 domestic cooking masters 1."
Yuan Zhou, "???"
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