Chapter 142 Jinhua Yushu
After the tempting aroma, the exquisite appearance of the dishes also attracted everyone's attention.

Some of the dishes on the plate were as dazzling as gold, while others were as crisp and juicy as jade, mixed with fiery red and milky white. At first glance, they did not look like food, but more like extremely luxurious jewels placed on the plate.

Yao Ye said with emotion: "It is worthy of being called Jinhua Yushu. Not only is its name noble, but its appearance is even more noble. The chicken skin is golden, the vegetables are emerald green, the ham is red, and the chicken is like white jade. It is so exquisite that one cannot bear to look away."

It was indeed as Yao Ye said, this dish was better than the one Chen Yu had made before just in terms of appearance.

Lei Hua looked at the dish carefully and said, "Fang He, your dish doesn't seem to be original. How do you want to show the word 'excellent taste'?"

Fang He said: "Three examiners, I am not good at creativity. Instead of forcing myself to do something I am not good at and finally getting a reluctant result, it is better to give full play to my strengths, do what I am best at, and get a satisfactory result."

Hong Ze looked at Fang He and said, "The topic is 'Absolute Taste'. If you don't show Absolute Taste, then there is no need to taste this dish. I can declare you unqualified right now, and you can go home."

Lei Hua and Yao Ye also nodded in agreement.

Lei Hua said, "Fang He, this is the rule for the special chef assessment. Since the topic is given, the dishes you make must meet the topic. Otherwise, no matter how exquisite your skills are or how delicious the taste is, you will not be able to pass the assessment. Chen Yu was an example before. I hope you understand."

Fang He nodded slightly and said, "I understand. But I think that 'absolute taste' should not only be reflected in creativity. It is not only about creating unprecedented dishes that can be called absolut taste. If the taste of a dish is brought to its extreme, it is also absolut taste."

"Oh?"

Hearing Fang He's words, Hong Ze became interested and asked, "So, do you think you have brought out the best flavor of this dish?"

"Yes." Fang He answered firmly.

Hongze smiled and said, "Do you know who I am?"

“You are the Dragon Chef.”

"Since you know that I'm Chef Long, you still dare to boast in front of me that you can bring out the flavor of this dish to the extreme?"

Fang He replied, "It is precisely because you are Chef Long that I want to show you this dish. I have reached the limit of my ability in this dish, and this is what I consider to be the best taste. I hope to let Chef Long, who has tasted the best delicacies in the world, taste it and see where the difference between my dish and the world's true best taste is. Then, even if I fail the assessment in the end, I will have no regrets."

Fang He's words made the three examiners look at him differently.

Fang He did not want to pass the test, but wanted to see a more distant road and find out what kind of scenery there is in the distance that is beyond his ability.

He put the victory or defeat behind him and used this top chef assessment as a springboard to move to a higher level.

Hongze looked at Fang He carefully. Fang He had a calm and composed look, as if he really didn't care about the outcome of the test.

Having come this far, who wouldn’t be thinking about or hoping that they can pass the assessment?

It is precisely for the sake of winning that we try our best to strive for even the slightest chance of winning.

If you know you will fail from the beginning, who would rack their brains to figure it out and think about it?

Who would spend so much effort on an exam that is doomed to fail?

Instead of wasting time here, it would be better to go back and prepare for the next special chef assessment. But Fang He was different. He knew he would fail, but he still tried his best with a feeling of failure.

This perseverance and persistence alone is enough to impress people.

Hongze was touched. The chef in front of him possessed admirable perseverance and persistence, the calmness to ignore victory or defeat, and the unremitting pursuit of the future path.

Perhaps this mediocre chef in front of him is the one most likely to become a Dragon Chef.

Since Fang He has shown his determination and perseverance, Hongze will respond to him.

Tell him how many difficulties and obstacles are waiting for him ahead on this road.

Hongze nodded slightly and said, "In that case, let's start tasting."

After saying that, he picked up a piece of chicken and put it in his mouth.

Lei Hua and Yao Ye also picked up their chopsticks and started tasting.

When you eat chicken, the first thing you feel is the elastic texture of the chicken skin.

The golden chicken skin is not only eye-catching in appearance, but also becomes tighter after proper steaming, making the originally tender chicken skin more resilient. When you bite it gently with your teeth, you can feel the slight elasticity of the chicken skin. This elasticity is both pleasing and appealing, making the tip of your teeth want to penetrate the chicken skin deeply, piercing the chicken skin and releasing the tender and smooth taste in your mouth.

The ingenious combination of chicken skin and subcutaneous fat makes the elastic texture more soft and smooth. The aroma of the fat permeates the chicken skin. When you take a bite, the delicious fat seeps out from the gaps in the chicken skin, and your mouth is filled with this wonderful aroma.

Chicken fat is more refreshing than other animal fats, so the aroma of the fat in the mouth will not make people feel greasy. Instead, the light aroma stimulates the taste buds, making them eager to taste more wonderful flavors.

Behind the chicken skin and fat is the tender and smooth chicken.

The chicken used by Fang He is of excellent quality. After being exquisitely seasoned, the taste of the chicken becomes even more tender and almost melts in the mouth. The smooth taste becomes more and more distinct between the lips and teeth, and at the same time, the sweetness and fragrance of the chicken itself are fully released during the constant chewing.

The method of cooking Jinhua Yushu Chicken is to cut the chicken into small cubes, then cut the ham and chicken liver into slices of equal size, then stack the three together and steam them in a pot.

Under the chicken is the combination of savory ham and delicate chicken liver.

The ham has a unique salty and mellow taste after being pickled, while the chicken liver is attractive for its unique taste. After being cooked, the chicken liver is delicate and has a sandy texture, and it melts in your mouth with a light sip.

Chicken, ham and chicken liver are cleverly blended together during the steaming process without stealing the flavor of the chicken.

Because the proportion of chicken is large, while the proportion of ham and chicken liver is small, the taste of ham and chicken liver will not cover up the aroma of chicken, but add a bit of mellowness and texture to the light and sweet taste of chicken, adding a new layer of layer to the simple smooth taste in the mouth.

Green vegetables are placed on both sides of the chicken. The vegetables are crisp and refreshing. After a simple stir-fry, the fresh taste of the vegetables is fully released.

The crisp and refreshing suburban vegetables alleviate the greasy taste of the meat itself, keeping the taste buds fresh at all times and fully feeling the wonderful taste of the chicken in the mouth.

(End of this chapter)