Chapter 216 - Chapter 216: Chapter 216: Mastering the Eight Major Cuisines (2/2)
“It’s incredible how more than twenty kinds of fish can be mixed together, yet each retains its own unique flavor, too perfect!”
“Not only does it preserve the individual flavors, on a certain level, it also blends them without any clash of tastes, a true masterstroke of genius!”
…
Just these two dishes had already surpassed the understanding of Chen Tian and his peers.
The two dishes just prepared by Chen Yu could both be considered exquisite cuisine; if not well made, they would be nothing more than a jumbled mess, but if done right, they were a heavenly delicacy.
At this moment, they knew they were no match for Chen Yu; as chefs, once they had started a dish, they had to finish it.
All four mustered their courage to complete their dishes and lined up to present them to the judges.
Each of them made two dishes, totaling eight in all.
It must be said that these four were also top-tier chefs, and the dishes they made were of a world-class standard.
In another place, these eight dishes might be considered superb.
However, in front of Chen Yu, these eight dishes were just ordinary home cooking.
The judges had already had their expectations recalibrated by the previous two dishes and hardly had the interest to taste the eight dishes.
Instead, their gazes were locked onto Chen Yu.
According to the rules, Chen Yu alone had to make eight dishes; with only two presented so far, the anticipation for the remaining six grew.
Chen Yu did not disappoint the eager judges, and before long, the remaining six dishes were successively brought out.
“Jade Rabbit Adorning the Moon! Carp Leaping Over the Dragon’s Gate! Drunken Sleep on the Battlefield, Laugh Not! Tramping Through Snow in Search of Bears! Lone Boat on the Clear River in Moonlight! Golden Dragon Stirring the Sea!”
The moment the six dishes were served, all the judges straightened up, staring intently at the six plates.
These dishes were mostly legendary, and together with the two served earlier, they could be said to embody the essence of China’s eight major culinary traditions.
The judges didn’t bother with formalities and hurried forward to taste them.
“To eat such dishes in one’s lifetime is worth dying for!”
“I never thought someone on this earth could master all eight major cuisines simultaneously and bring out the essence of each.”
“If I’m not mistaken, this ‘Tramping Through Snow in Search of Bears’ must have used a mix of pork and mutton to replace bear paws!”
“Jade Rabbit Adorning the Moon has a great name, and the dish is superb, it’s rare to see rabbit meat cooked to this level.”
…
In the tidal wave of compliments, even Chen Yu felt somewhat elated.
The other four sighed in resignation. By now, they were clear in their hearts that they might never be able to compete with Chen Yu in their lifetimes.
Just the first dish, the Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix, was enough for them to study for a lifetime.
Chen Yu didn’t say much, but simply took out the contract they had signed earlier and placed it on the table.
“Although this competition originated from a challenge, I believe that chefs should get along amiably and avoid such life-and-death stakes. Moreover, this contest was merely an exchange of skills, and its outcome doesn’t signify anything!”
As his words fell, Chen Yu directly took the life-and-death contract they had signed and tore it into pieces.
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