Chapter 267 - Chapter 267: Chapter 267: The Imperial Fish (2/2)
“The tumors on the head of this kind of fish are used to convert waste in the body; therefore, they contain a lot of filth and are inedible,” he said.
As he spoke, he had completely removed the tumor on the top of the head and set it aside.
Although this material couldn’t be used as an ingredient, it could to some extent be considered medicinal.
The substances contained within were similar to the feces of sperm whales and could emit a peculiar fragrance.
Moreover, its medicinal properties were tens of times stronger than that of a sperm whale.
In fact, the ambergris mentioned in ancient records might possibly be these tumors from the head of the royal fish.
Chen Yu didn’t tell the others about this, he simply and quietly put the tumor into a box beside him, planning to take it away later.
These things were all documented in ancient Eastern records; after all, there were four instances in Eastern history where this fish had been captured.
After the tumor was removed from its head, the fish’s head would have an extremely delicious taste, similar to carp but hundreds of times more savory, making it perfect for stewing in soup.
The section below the fish’s head, resembling the belly of a cow, not only had firm flesh but was also extremely rich in protein, making it a good choice for grilling or frying.
As for the flesh in the abdominal area, it was somewhat like that of a pomfret, extremely soft and tender, which could easily fall apart if not handled with care during cooking.
The flesh on the back was reminiscent of lamb and was definitely a top choice for hotpot or thinly sliced for dipping.
The flesh near the tail was slightly sour and somewhat tough, but it became perfect when stewed in a spicy soup.
As he divided the fish’s body, Chen Yu described the tastes of the different parts and their cooking methods.
The many chefs present naturally understood Chen Yu’s intentions; after all, such a big fish could not be cooked by Chen Yu alone.
Moreover, today Chen Yu generously shared this information with them, providing them a lesson, so they did not dare to be negligent and quickly stepped forward to help Chen Yu cook the fish.
The awkwardness caused by the host earlier was instantly alleviated, and the scene became lively once again, with a rich aroma spreading throughout the entire hall before long.
Even people from other cabins were attracted by the smell and came over in droves.
At this point, Chen Yu truly stood out, with all eyes on him as nearly everyone inquired about the cooking packages he brought.
It wasn’t until 8 o’clock in the evening that the banquet gradually came to an end.
However, this banquet wasn’t just a culinary competition, there were a variety of other activities in the other cabins as well.
After finishing up here, Chen Yu followed Victor to the adjacent cabin.
The place was far more luxurious than the neighboring one in both decoration and other aspects, with even some basic facilities made out of 24k pure gold.
On a huge shelf, there were several Buddha heads carved from white jade on display.
When Chen Yu saw these Buddha heads, his eyes widened instantly; without exception, all of them were authentic, and they had been passed down from the Tang Dynasty.
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