Chapter 377: Various Postures

Amu held his breath and stared intently.

The knife skills that had astounded him so much were about to appear again.

Xu Qing let out a light breath and swung the knife to cut vegetables.

This was a very ordinary action. The speed of the knife was not fast, and the knife skills were not gorgeous or amazing. It could be said that it was much worse than Han Jiang's.

But every time he cut, there was a unique sense of rhythm. The sound of the knife hitting the chopping board was like the rhythmic beats of drums. Just the ordinary sound of cutting vegetables made people feel indescribably comfortable, calming their restless hearts and making their bodies and minds relaxed and natural.

Just listening to the sound of cutting vegetables, the whole person seems to be integrated with nature, as if the charm of nature is interpreted by the simple and rustic movements.

The ingredients under his knife were cut into even-sized pieces with each simple repetition of the knife swing. However, judging from the appearance, there didn't seem to be anything too special.

Dong Fang looked at it for a while and asked in confusion, "Old sir, why is Xu Qing's knife skills so ordinary? A top chef like him shouldn't be like this."

The old man sighed, "Ordinary? If even this is called ordinary, then we might as well not be chefs and just go farming as soon as possible."

Just then Xu Qing finished cutting a dish, and the old man called out, "Xu Qing, bring the cut dishes up so they can have a good look."

"it is good."

Xu Qing put down the kitchen knife and brought a plate of shredded green peppers to the table.

Seeing this, people around came over and looked carefully at the plate of shredded green peppers.

Dong Fang's nose almost touched the ingredients. He looked at them carefully again and again, but still couldn't see anything special.

He said somewhat awkwardly: "Old sir, I am dull and I really can't see what's so special about it."

"Of course you can't see it from this perspective."

As the old man spoke, he picked up a few green pepper shreds with chopsticks and arranged them on the table in order.

The ordinary green pepper strips looked normal when mixed in the dish, but when they were taken out and arranged separately, they immediately became unusual.

The old man doesn't need to explain it again, anyone with eyes can easily see it.

These green pepper strips of equal size in front of me actually have subtle differences from each other.

Some are slightly longer, some are slightly smaller, some are plump and full, and some are thin and skinny. They are obviously the same green pepper shreds, but they present a variety of different shapes and forms.

Moreover, the differences between them are so small that no one would be able to tell the difference if the old man hadn't specially picked them out and put them in plain view.

Xu Qing couldn't help but admire: "Old man, you really have a good eye!"

The old man smiled proudly and said, "Although I am old, my eyes are still useful."

This is not only a flower, but ordinary people don't have this kind of vision.

Even from such a distance, he can easily detect the subtle differences between the ingredients. This eyesight alone is comparable to Xu Qing's super vision.

Xu Qing felt more and more that this old man was not simple.

People around were talking about the ingredients.

"This...these vegetables are actually cut into different shapes."

"Does that mean your knife skills are not good? Generally speaking, isn't it considered good knife skills to cut dishes exactly the same? I see those great chefs cut dishes that look like they were carved from the same mold."

"Yes, it's not cut evenly. In my opinion, the knife skills are not as good as Chef Han's." Han Jiang's assistant said this, trying to flatter his boss subtly.

Unfortunately, it hit the horse's leg.

Han Jiang's face suddenly darkened. "Don't talk nonsense. If you don't understand, just shut up."

"Yes."

The guy pursed his lips in grievance.

Although Han Jiang didn't understand Xu Qing's knife skills, the moment he saw the green pepper shreds in various shapes, he shuddered as if he had been electrocuted. A chill ran from head to toe, making his heart cold.

At the same time, there was also a bit of fear in my heart.

To cut ingredients in the same way is not difficult for most people after long-term knife skills practice. This step actually has little to do with talent and is mainly a matter of proficiency.

However, it is completely a fantasy to cut the ingredients into different shapes so that they remain generally the same while showing subtle differences.

If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, Han Jiang would never have believed that there was anyone in the world who could do this.

This cannot be achieved through simple hard work. Even if one has outstanding talent, it may take decades of hard practice to achieve it.

And there is no point in doing this, it is just a show of skill. To ensure the taste of the dish, it is enough to cut the ingredients into equal sizes and let them overheat evenly.

Cutting ingredients into different shapes is time-consuming, laborious and ineffective. Moreover, unless someone reminds you to look carefully, you can't tell the difference at all.

Han Jiang couldn't understand why Xu Qing did this.

At this time, other people who knew how to use a knife were also explaining to the people around them how difficult it was to cut the ingredients into different shapes.

They also don't understand why this is necessary.
The old man smiled and said, "Xu Qing, can you explain it?"

Xu Qing shook his head and said, "It's a bit complicated to explain, why don't you all try it yourself."

This is a plate of freshly cut raw green pepper shreds, which are not fried in oil and no seasoning is added.

Although green peppers have a unique flavor when eaten raw, they are still not as delicious as when fried.

And since Xu Qing said so, it seems that there is a big secret hidden in these green pepper shreds.

Everyone picked up their chopsticks, picked up the green pepper shreds and put them into their mouths.

The raw green peppers that are not over-fried are crisp and juicy. When you bite them, they make a slight "crunch" sound, and the fresh aroma spreads in your mouth.

The raw green pepper has a slightly spicy taste, and the spiciness is also a bit sweet. This spiciness is not as hot as the hot pepper, but it has a mild stimulation that makes people feel refreshed.

The mixture of spiciness and sweetness makes the spicy taste more gentle and lingering, turning it into a long-lasting impact, like a refreshing breeze blowing in the mouth that lingers for a long time.

After chewing it carefully for a few more times, the taste in the mouth becomes more charming, as if a layer of gauze has been lifted, or as if the fog in front of the eyes has been blown away, clearly showing the most original deliciousness of the food.

Some of the green pepper strips in the mouth have a sweeter taste, some are slightly spicy, some are refreshing and pleasant, and some are chewy and crisp. Each green pepper strip has different characteristics, different tastes and flavors, which bloom instantly between the teeth.

And those different shapes actually capture the most perfect form of each green pepper shred. Xu Qing is keenly aware of the characteristics of every part of the green pepper, and then uses indescribably exquisite knife skills to fully release the uniqueness of each green pepper shred.

What you see with your eyes are a variety of shapes and forms, and what you taste in your mouth are a myriad of flavors.

(End of this chapter)