Seeing that the others were all waiting for him to taste the dish first, Yuan Zhou let Head Chef Pelo eat first. Yuan Zhou had always been impeccable in terms of etiquette. Pelo didn't refuse. He picked up the chopsticks first and picked up a piece of beef and put it into his mouth.
Then, Yuan Zhou and the other chefs started to eat. Originally, the color was red and bright. But when it was put into his mouth, there was a rich fragrance unique to the beef mixed with a little milk flavor.
Before stewing, it should have been pan-fried with fire and the heat control was quite good. When he bit the meat, the first thing he saw was the slightly charred skin. After biting it, the juice of the meat swarmed out and the tender meat inside also revealed its original appearance. It was charred on the outside and tender on the inside, which was quite good.
"When you were boiling the clear beef broth, you used Bala Fritter and moreover, it's the type of sauce. That's really an innovation. But it's a good innovation. It makes the texture of the beef more plump." Yuan Zhou instantly found out the innovation in Chu Xiao's dish.
"That's right. I think this sauce can enhance the texture of the beef and bring out the original flavor of the beef." Chu Xiao nodded his head reservedly. He felt it was reasonable that Yuan Zhou could taste it immediately. It would be strange if he couldn't.
Bala Fritter was a kind of sauce commonly used in Malaya cuisine and Malaya cuisine. Bala Fritter could be said to be a transliteration. More accurately, it was called Malachan. The general cooking method was to wrap the small silver shrimps in salted water and then mash them after being exposed to the sun for a second time. In the end, chili, shrimps and peanuts were added to make a sauce. Many people couldn't get used to it because it had a special taste similar to rot.
The amount added by Chu Xiao was carefully calculated. It wouldn't have that special taste, but it would still bring out the rich layers of the beef.
"But you can try the brick-style Bala Fritter, which is more in line with the theme of your dish. Other than that, there's no problem. It's a perfect delicacy." Yuan Zhou also tasted the side dishes and then continued to comment.
"I'll give it a try this afternoon," Chu Xiao said immediately.
After tasting Chu Xiao's dishes, it was time for the others' dishes. Ao Pelo's junior also cooked his specialty, Singapore Chicken Rice. Li Dehua and the others also brought out their special skills. Li Family's Red Lantern Pork, Chili Mango Fish, Vietnamese Fried Rice … Yuan Zhou tasted them one by one and gave his comments. Yuan Zhou had always been very serious in the exchange meeting.
The Li Family's Red Lantern Meat really surprised Yuan Zhou.
Opello was also very serious, but his words were a little heavier than Yuan Zhou's. Perhaps it was because they had a good relationship.
In comparison, Chu Xiao … seemed to be slacking off?!
The exchange was very successful.
"The sun is shining in the sky, and the flowers are smiling at me …" The alarm specially set by Yuan Zhou rang, indicating that the exchange meeting in the morning was coming to an end. Although the chefs seemed to want to continue, they still felt hopeful when they thought that there was still the afternoon, the next day, and the day after tomorrow.
Then, everyone followed Yuan Zhou. Why? Of course, it was to line up for meals. Coming here for the exchange meeting and eating the dishes cooked by Yuan Zhou was a benefit. There was no reason not to enjoy such benefits.
Therefore, in the following two days, the customers of the restaurant would find that there were ten more experts in snatching seats led by Chu Xiao for breakfast, lunch, and even for dinner.
Because the restaurant's divine beast was not here and the customers were not skilled enough, the first to tenth seats were often snatched away. Only during breakfast, Wang Hong could still compete with them. It couldn't be helped. As long as these masters finished the exchange meeting with Yuan Zhou, they would immediately come to line up. They were so enthusiastic that it was impossible for them not to be at the front of the line.
Time passed quickly in the exchange meeting. Soon, it was the afternoon of the third day, which was the last half day of the exchange meeting.
Yesterday, Opello had a new idea under the guidance of Yuan Zhou on the first day. He made a dish with chili crab that was completely different from the taste he had made before. However, because of the sauce, it was still a little different. Today, he adjusted the taste again at the last moment. This was the perfect ratio he thought, but it needed Yuan Zhou's approval.
Although the three-day exchange meeting was not long, it was definitely enough for all the chefs present to agree with Chu Xiao's opinion that the number one chef in Asia was Yuan Zhou!
It had been a long time since Opello felt this slightly nervous. He stared at Yuan Zhou as he tasted the chili crab that he thought was the most perfect.
"Yes, Head Chef Opello, your idea is correct. This chili crab indeed highlights the original taste of the crab. However, Head Chef Opello has returned to Singapore and the main ingredients have changed, so will the condiments. Of course, I believe Head Chef Opello will also pay attention to this. However, I have a small suggestion. For example, reduce the number of laksa leaves from three to two. That way, although the fragrance will be a little weaker, I believe it will be more suitable for the Singapore crab," suggested Yuan Zhou after tasting it carefully.
"Thank you, Head Chef Yuan." Opello's lips trembled. He was a little excited. As for the reason for his excitement, perhaps only he himself knew.
After all, everyone had a story to tell in this world.
"The original intention of an exchange meeting is to improve each other's culinary skills. I have also learned a lot from this exchange," said Yuan Zhou.
The exchange meeting came to an end with the conversation between Yuan Zhou and Opello.
At night, Opello invited Chu Xiao to have tea together.
"Chu, after these three days of exchange, how far do you think your culinary skills are from Yuan Zhou's?" Opello asked casually.
He knew that Chu Xiao admired Yuan Zhou very much and had even argued with him over the title of the best chef in Asia.
"One point," said Chu Xiao confidently.
As Yuan Zhou's lifelong enemy, this one point was something he could use his entire life to surpass.
"One point? I think my culinary skills are two points lower than Head Chef Yuan's, "said Opello with a sigh.
"Why do you say that?" Chu Xiao was well aware of Ao Pelo's culinary skills. He believed that Ao Pelo's culinary skills were even better than his at present. Therefore, it was worthy of his curiosity that Ao Pelo still said he was inferior to Ao Pelo by two points.
"Actually, when I was looking for ways to change Japanese Cuisine, the taste I was looking for was the taste of my grandmother's food. But as I grew older, my memory of taste deteriorated. This path was too difficult for me, and I even went astray. Although it was a path I had taken, it was still somewhat different from the path I had been looking for. The other day, a dish cooked by Head Chef Yuan reminded me of the taste of my grandmother's dishes. It wasn't the same as my grandmother's. Although logically speaking, my grandmother's dishes couldn't possibly be as delicious as Head Chef Yuan's, in my memory, I still believe that my grandmother's dishes are the best, and I will never be able to taste them again. "
"What Head Chef Yuan reminded me of is the most traditional taste of Singaporean cuisine. As for the specifics, I still need to go back and sort it out. But this is the direction I will be heading in from now on," said Opello. "One point for authenticity, one point for culinary skills, so two points."
"I see," said Chu Xiao thoughtfully.
The two stopped talking and drank their tea slowly. No one knew what they were thinking about.
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