Chapter 1999 Apprentice Quiz

"The topic of this quiz is about cooking fish delicacies. There are no specific requirements for cooking techniques such as frying, steaming, roasting, etc., and there are no restrictions on side dishes, as long as the main ingredient is fish. The topic is very open, you can use it as you like." Yuan The state directly explains the main idea concisely and comprehensively.

"I understand, Master." The apprentices finally breathed a sigh of relief after receiving the specific news.

After Yuanzhou finished talking about the main things, he handed over the subsequent supervision matters to Cheng Zhaomei. He found a place to sit down and waited for the results.

"Behind you are the various ingredients prepared for this quiz. I have prepared as many ingredients as possible. If anyone chooses the ingredients and finds that they are not available, please bring it up in time and we will help solve the problem as appropriate. Now I It is announced that Yuanmen's first quiz has officially begun." Cheng Zhaomei looked like a senior brother, looking extremely steady.

What he said is correct. For this fish theme, he has prepared hundreds of types of fish, including freshwater fish and marine fish, both live and dry, which basically meet the needs of people from different cuisines and countries and regions, but there are also There may be deviations, so I’ll say it first.

"I understand, senior brother." After everyone answered, they began to disperse and went to the back half of the room to select ingredients.

The topic chosen by Yuan Zhou is quite broad. No matter which cuisine it is, there must be dishes about fish. Everyone eats fish both at home and abroad. There are not so many taboos. This way, Yuan Zhou can learn more about the situation. Zhou didn't forget that he also had two foreign cuisine disciples.

After Cheng Zhaomei announced the start, she came to Yuan Zhou and stood behind him, watching the junior brothers and sisters busy, discovering problems and looking for their own problems.

He has studied with Yuan Zhou for a long time and learned from Yuan Zhou's method of "when three people are together, I must be my master". Many people say that Cheng Zhaomei is becoming more and more calm and has the demeanor of his master.

Whenever this happens, Cheng Zhaomei will be as happy as a fat man weighing more than 100 pounds.

"Jingle bell clang"

Although the main ingredients are limited, everyone is a master in cooking. Even if they can't compare with Cheng Zhaomei, they are still like the Eight Immortals, each showing their magical abilities.

Yuan Zhou did not set a specific time, but all the disciples unanimously speeded up, not wanting to waste time at all.

This is the first lesson I learned from Yuan Zhou, to use time wisely.

The first one to do well was Cao Zhishu, who had home field advantage and was famous for his six-flavor boiled fish.

However, he did not make boiled fish today, but made other kinds. This was something he realized after reading Yuan Zhou's notes this time, and he wanted to try it.

"Master, please try it." Cao Zhishu saw that the other brothers and sisters were not ready, so he came to Yuan Zhou first with a plate.

"What I'm cooking today is steamed crucian carp. Please taste it, master." Carefully placing the plate in front of Yuan Zhou, Cao Zhishu stood aside respectfully.

The plate Cao Zhishu chose was a fish-shaped plate, with one end like the fish head and one end like the fish tail. There were shallow lines on it, which seemed to be the texture on the fish tail. A crucian carp lay on it, and the fish body There are finely diced shiitake mushrooms and winter bamboo shoots, as well as some flesh-colored ham, and the color is very distinct.

The crucian carp has been processed in advance, and the thick meat on the back has been cut with a knife, revealing the white and tender fish meat inside, which looks even more white and tender against the dark skin.

The aroma of fish meat is mixed with the aroma of other ingredients, which is very attractive.

"Junior Brother Cao's strength should not be underestimated." Cheng Zhaomei muttered in her heart.

"Added lemon and perilla? Not a bad idea." Yuanzhou knew the ingredients used by Cao Zhishu after smelling it.

"Yes, master, I improved it after reading your notes. Please give it a try, master." Cao Zhishu was not surprised at all that Yuan Zhou was able to guess the reason at once.

Even if he just dropped a little lemon juice into the fish when marinating it, Yuan Zhou's behavior is considered a basic operation, and there is nothing to be surprised about.

Yuanzhou picked up a piece of thick back meat with his chopsticks and put it into his mouth to taste it slowly.

"The marinating time is relatively accurate, but when steaming, you can adjust it by one or two minutes less. The fish will be more tender. You have boiled the ingredients before, and the fish has been drizzled with hot oil. It's a bit ripe, and when you choose perilla, it will be better if you choose one closer to the root." Yuan Zhou said directly.

"Thank you, master." Cao Zhishu stood there silently digesting what Yuan Zhou said.

It’s all about small details, but sometimes small details can be fatal to a dish.

Whether it was the cooking notes or the quiz, everyone felt the same way, this chef is really the right one!

The apprentices are actually very fast, and the second one to cook is Zhang Longquan, who cooks Cantonese cuisine. Coincidentally, he also cooks home-cooked salted fish and eggplant stew.

Because of the salted fish problem, Zhang Longquan asked Yuan Zhou for instructions before, and he used the salted fish he brought with him.

Yes, I even brought some dried salted fish with me when I went out. I am truly a chef. There is nothing wrong with bringing ingredients when I go out.

Salted fish and eggplant stew is a home-cooked dish among Cantonese cuisine. In fact, the simpler the dish, the more craftsmanship is required. This should be the reason why Cao Zhishu and Zhang Longquan do not cook large dishes at all but choose home-cooked dishes. Not only because it takes less time, but also because they are the most versatile. A place that embodies their problems.

I was very nervous at first, but I was lucky to expose my shortcomings to my master, so that there would be room for improvement. Cao Zhishu, Zhang Longquan and a group of named disciples are all understanding people.

"Master, this is the salted fish and eggplant stew. Please try it." Zhang Longquan carefully opened the lid of the casserole and said.

"ZZZZZZZ"

The lid has been opened, but there is still bubbling inside, as if it is still open.

Zhang Longquan thought of using a casserole to make this dish, which makes the salted fish and eggplant taste more salty, glutinous and delicious.

"The fire is well controlled." Yuan Zhou looked at the condition of the eggplant strips and said.

"Hehehe, I learned a little trick from my master from my notes to reach this level. I was still close before." Zhang Longquan said honestly, touching his head.

Even though Zhang Long is about the same age as Li Youcai and others, he has been studying cooking skills and is a bit naive in his dealings with others.

At this moment, he was looking at Yuan Zhou eagerly, like a nestling bird waiting to be fed, hoping that Yuan Zhou would give some advice.

Yuan Zhou did not disappoint him. He directly picked up the chopsticks and took a bite before saying, "Did you use rock salt when you pickled the salted fish?"

"Master, did you eat it?" Zhang Longquan said with wide eyes. This tongue was too exaggerated.

What kind of tongue is this?

"You can try using sea salt next time, but not refined sea salt, but coarse sea salt. I believe it will be better." Yuan Zhou said directly.

"Okay, master." Zhang Longquan took out a small notebook from his body and started recording.

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