Chapter 474 (2/2)

He took out the whole piece of tofu prepared in the morning and directly cut one square piece off with the knife.

“Zi”. There passed the sound of the knife touching the bamboo board. After that, the tofu was directly thrown into the clean water at the side along with Yuan Zhou’s actions and stirred slightly with the crystal rod.

Only when he was sure that every surface of the tofu was thoroughly washed did Yuan Zhou pick up the tofu quickly and easily with the bamboo knife with wide back.

“Pa”. The piece of tofu fell down on the chopping board and emitted slightly sound.

“Shua Shua”. With a few more cuts, Yuan Zhou separated the tofu into small cubes of identical size.

He moved the originally neat tofu with the kitchen knife from the chopping board into the pan. At that time, the temperature of the oil in the pan was just right.

There came the drastic sound of “Pa Pa” when the soft and tender tofu came in contact with the boiling hot oil.

Yuan Zhou adjusted the flame with one hand and took the pan to adjust the angles with the other in order to ensure every piece of the tofu was fully pan-fried until they all became dry and yellowish.

In order to prevent the tofu from sticking to the pan, Yuan Zhou carefully observed the flame and adjusted the positions of the pan from time to time.

While cooking, Yuan Zhou’s expression was always quite attentive.

The cooking of the Steamed Tofu with Minced Pork had been mastered by Yuan Zhou and didn’t require him to strictly follow the system’s cooking instructions. Instead, he cooked as naturally as the floating clouds and flowing water. Therefore, Yuan Zhou appeared more and more handsome while cooking.

Just in a little while, this dish was done and placed on the curved long table directly, waiting to be carried to the customers.

At that time, Chu Xiao that came from nowhere suddenly stopped Yuan Zhou.

“The pan you are using is really very good.” Chu Xiao said with an affirmative tone.

“Of course.” Yuan Zhou nodded deservedly.

“Why?” Chu Xiao looked at Yuan Zhou and asked him.

“Everything here in my restaurant is the best.” Yuan Zhou was full of confidence when he said that.

After all, everything provided by the system must be the best one.

“No, that’s not the answer I want. Why are you not using the non-stick pan for that dish?” Chu Xiao gestured toward the dish of Steamed Tofu with Minced Pork that had been carried away.

Every word of Chu Xiao contained suspicion, but his tone sounded quite normal.

The dialogue between Chu Xiao and Yuan Zhou appeared quite normal in the customers’ opinion.

After all, Chu Xiao had always been elusive recently and asked something or would explain some dishes occasionally.

Although it was a little strange, they likewise understood that well when they knew later that Chu Xiao was a quite awesome chef.

Therefore, the customers were watching the conversation between the two people.

“It’s more convenient if it’s not sticky.” Chu Xiao emphasized.

That’s right. When Chu Xiao looked at the pan, he felt it quite strange. If Yuan Zhou used the non-stick pan to pan-fry the tofu, it would save much time. Because of the frying pan, the tofu could be very smooth in the pan without any special consideration.

“Do you use a non-stick pan?” Yuan Zhou asked him back.

“Of course.” Chu Xiao nodded his head without hesitation.

“Are dishes cooked with this pan more delicious than those cooked with the non-stick pan?” There was some puzzlement in Chu Xiao’s tone this time along with the usual arrogance on his face.

“No. I just feel it requires more attention this way.” Yuan Zhou said lightly.

“I feel the non-stick pan also requires a lot of attention.” Chu Xiao looked at Yuan Zhou and said earnestly.

“Do you really think so?” Yuan Zhou asked.

Chu Xiao answered blankly, “Sure.”

“Okay. That’s also very good.” Yuan Zhou nodded his head. Then he turned around back to the kitchen and continued cooking.

“That’s also good?” Chu Xiao became stupefied. He had thought that Yuan Zhou would argue with him. That way, he had one thousand decent reasons to explain that the non-stick pan had the same effect with the iron pan used by Yuan Zhou and besides, it was more convenient.

Most importantly, he would show his seriousness.

“Heh. Boring.” Chu Xiao said that and then left directly.