Chapter 1370 Better than Chu Xiao

Because of the information and compliments revealed by Hangtian, Yuanzhou exchanged a few words with Hangtian before starting a new round of knife skills exchanges.

As more and more dishes were exchanged, Hangtian's evaluation of Yuanzhou became higher and higher, because every dish Yuanzhou cut and every knife he made were so appropriate and even.

Moreover, Hangtian could see that Yuan Zhou knew every ingredient very well. From where to start cutting to where to stop, it was just right every time, no more, no less, very appropriate.

"Lao Zhu is really at a loss. He should have come to see Chef Yuan earlier." Hang Tian looked at Yuan Zhou holding the knife and sighed again.

It's not that Hangtian thinks too highly of Yuan Zhou just because of his knife skills, but because knife skills are actually one of the basic skills of a chef.

The importance of basic knife skills is beyond imagination. First of all, a dish requires superb knife skills. The dishes must be cut into the same size, so that when stir-frying, each leaf or piece of vegetables can be heated evenly, and when they are cooked together, they must be cooked. The rawness and cookedness of the dishes remain consistent.

But now Yuan Zhou's knife skills have gone beyond this simple point and have reached the point where it can be called an art.

Each cut vegetable is very beautiful and complete whether viewed individually or combined together. Even the texture of the cut vegetables has been taken into consideration.

It's hard to describe in an Internet saying, it's hard to imagine, this guy is so scary.

After all the dishes in the bamboo basket were cut, Hangtian couldn't help but said: "Is Xiao Yuan interested in participating in the selection for the state banquet this year?"

"Huh?" Yuan Zhou looked at Hang Tian doubtfully.

"President Zhou didn't tell you?" Hang Tian asked.

"No." Yuan Zhou shook his head.

Hang Tian didn't expect that Yuan Zhou didn't know about it, but he didn't think much about it. He just said: "Every year, China holds several state banquets. Some are to receive foreign envoys, and some are for high-level leaders of our country and foreign ministers." Since the big leader’s banquet is a banquet, it is natural that delicious food is indispensable. This is a state banquet.”

"Someone has to cook these state banquets, right? As for who does it, most of them are cooked by the chefs at the state banquet hotels, but now some particularly outstanding ones will be featured. I have been there twice." Hangtian said .

"But I remember that state banquet chefs now sign labor contracts, usually starting in five years." Yuan Zhou said.

"Yes, but as long as you pass the political examination, have a clean financial background, and have an understanding of the customs and food culture of various cuisines and countries, it can be considered a kind of knowledge." Hang Tian said.

"And the state banquet requires a total of 160 chefs, and some places can be recommended. I can recommend you, Chef Yuan." Hangtian was very serious when he said this.

Hang Tian was a little impulsive when he asked that at first, because he saw Yuan Zhou's knife skills, and then he asked in love for talents. But the more he talked about it, the more he felt that such an opportunity should be left to Yuan Zhou's skills. Outstanding young people become more and more sincere as a result.

Yuanzhou felt a little moved in his heart and did not answer immediately. Instead, he thought carefully before speaking solemnly.

"Thank you, but this state banquet is mainly based on Huaiyang cuisine. It has been compiled, improved and refined through the painstaking efforts of several generations of chefs. As far as I know, the Sichuan cuisine in it is less spicy, spicy and greasy. All kinds of cuisines are available. Improvements have been made on the original basis, and the recipes are generally light and have a combination of meat and vegetables. I am not yet qualified." Yuan Zhou shook his head and refused: "I don't know how to cook Huaiyang cuisine now, I'm still far from good. "

"That said, it's not suitable for you. Let's forget about the recommended quota." Hang Tian was not upset when he was rejected. Instead, he thought carefully again and nodded, agreeing with Yuan Zhou's statement.

"More Master Hang." Yuan Zhou thanked him again.

"You're welcome, opportunities belong to young people like you." Hang Tian said.

"Then I'll make lunch first, please wait a moment." Yuan Zhou smiled gently without saying anything, and then said instead.

"Okay, I'll wait and eat." Hang Tian said.

"Wait a moment." Yuan Zhou nodded.

Hang Tian nodded towards Yuan Zhou,

Then Yuanzhou took the ingredients they had chopped to the kitchen of the store.

Hangtian watched Yuan Zhou walk away, and then sighed with emotion. Not to mention ordinary chefs, 99% of chefs, when hearing the recommendation for a state banquet, would probably have to force it no matter how unsuitable it is, but Yuan Zhou You can also clearly know that you are not suitable.

"He is hard-working, talented, has an objective rating of himself, and has a good temper. If such a person is not successful, what kind of person will be successful?" Hang Tian now understands very well why Zhou Shijie and Zhang Yan treat Yuan Zhou like a treasure. Yes, young people like this must be protected.

Hang Tian then took out his mobile phone. The call was naturally to Master Zhu Yunzhu who had the same idea as him but didn't take the time to come.

After all, Hang Tian and he are good friends, because they both happened to participate in the cooking of state banquets, and they are both top-notch chefs, so naturally they have a good relationship.

The phone was connected shortly after it rang, and Zhu Yun's voice came from the other end.

"What's wrong, Lao Hang? What do you want from me at this time?" Zhu Yun asked angrily.

"I'm coming to Chengdu." Hang Tian said directly without any hesitation.

"Have you gone to see Chef Yuan?" Zhu Yun instantly understood what Hang Tian meant and asked in surprise.

"Well, I also asked for a cup of tea, the day after tomorrow." Hangtian said.

"Are you talking about the tea party held by Chef Yuan himself?" Even though Zhu Yun was far away in Guangdong Province, he obviously knew about Yuan Zhou's tea party.

It can be seen that he paid special attention to it, and this is also because Yuan Zhou's reputation not only among diners, but also among chefs is getting higher and higher.

"Yes, I heard there was good tea, so I shamelessly asked for a cup." Hang Tian nodded.

"Then it's so shameless for you to be such a nagging person. You actually ask for something from a junior." Zhu Yun said with both envy and a little bit of sourness.

"What junior? Chef Yuan is of the same generation as us. Of course, I'm not talking about age but cooking skills." Hang Tian said angrily.

Zhu Yun on the other end of the phone was silent for a minute or two before speaking again: "Have you already communicated with Chef Yuan?"

"Yes, we just finished discussing knife skills." Hang Tian nodded.

"How?" Zhu Yun only asked two words.

"More than Chu Xiao." Hang Tian only answered four words.

"Hiss." Zhu Yun couldn't help hissing on the other end of the phone, and then said: "There are really talented people in this generation."

When Chu Xiao returned to China, he swept across the entire generation of young chefs in the country. He was considered by the older generation to be an unparalleled genius in the culinary world, just like Wu Hai was to the painting world, but he never expected that there could be anyone more powerful and younger than Chu Xiao. chef.

After all, it is hard to imagine a painter more talented than Wu Hai.

"No." Hang Tian said in agreement, and then said after a while: "Old Zhu, tell me if we are old."

"What? Such a big blow?" Zhu Yun teased.

"It's not a blow, it's just that Chef Yuan is not thirty yet this year." Hang Tian said.

"Haha, today's young people are already great. What's weird about surpassing us? Don't think too much, we old gingers are still useful." Zhu Yun comforted.

"Yes, we can also teach disciples and contribute to the culinary world." Hang Tian said this obviously because he didn't know that Technician Cheng was Yuan Zhou's apprentice.

Hang Tian and Zhu Yun, who wanted to inquire about Yuan Zhou's cooking skills, were open and aboveboard in their identities. They were careful to avoid his personal matters, so naturally they didn't know about it.

"That's right." Zhu Yun nodded in agreement, and then continued: "It seems that I have to come to Chengdu as soon as possible."

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