Volume 2: King of Chefs Chapter 082 A first-class chef cooks with heart!
The pots and stoves used in the competition venue are the best in the world, and the interior is well-lit without being particularly dazzling.
The overall visual effect is designed in a TV studio, which is spacious and bright, completely modeled after the venue of the final stage.
The final will be broadcast live on CCTV in the form of live broadcast, which will be broadcast by 50 provincial and municipal TV stations across the country.
Because of a top-level competition like this, there is no shortage of spectators, and there is no need to worry about sponsors.
Food programs have always been popular material for TV stations, such as the well-known "Everyday Diet" before, and "A Bite of China" that swept the country two years ago.
The finalists are all elites elected by famous catering companies across the country.
Although Huaixiang Group, these participating companies, cannot be directly named or sponsored, the catering industry is not only restaurants, but also involves many fields.
For example, stoves, chicken condiments, kitchenware, wine, etc., which are closely related to the lives of the people, and they are crazy to compete for the naming rights of the competition.
Generally, the naming rights of popular TV variety shows are about 80 million, and the naming rights of "A Bite of China" in the third phase are 118 million, and the total naming rights of this series of competitions will also exceed 100 million.
Microcrystalline stone floor tiles refract light and emit a multicolored halo. The marble stove is filled with pots and pans, oil, salt, sauce and vinegar, and a variety of ingredients.
In addition to the 360-degree camera with no dead ends, there is also a camera standing opposite Qiao Zhi, recording his every operation throughout the process.
Tao Nanfang sat firmly on the leather sofa, leaning back slightly, and her eyes fell on the projection screen.
She has an extremely delicate face, and a pair of gold-rimmed glasses on the bridge of her nose that adds to her elegance, giving her a rather serious look.
It was not very big but it was as black as ink The eyes locked on Qiao Zhi tightly, as if he wanted to see him through.
Song Hengde stood not far away, and suddenly felt chills, because every time Tao Nanfang looked at a person like this, he was often brewing a super big plan.
No one knew what Tao Nanfang was thinking, but Song Hengde instinctively felt that Qiao Zhi would be a threat to him.
Since Tao Nanfang's surgery, I don't know her more and more.
Her decisions are still as sharp as a sword, stabbing the enemy to the point, but she always feels that her perspective on the problem is beginning to change.
Since Tao Nanfang accepted Huaixiang Restaurant, it has been smooth sailing, even if he encountered some strong enemies, he did not spend too much time.
But cancer, for her, was a huge blow.
She never thought she would be so close to death.
If she leaves, what should she do with such a big stall as Huaixiang Group?
The attending doctor has concluded that her condition is under control, but she is not reassured.
"Turn it off. ”
Tao Nanfang commanded softly and closed her eyes.
She suddenly felt tired and emaciated.
"Don't look at it?" Song Hengde was very surprised.
Although separated from the screen, Song Hengde still felt that Qiao Zhi's performance was very exciting, especially the scene where one person controlled three iron pots, which still made people feel shocked.
"Well, there's no need to look at it. You go out, I'll take a break. Tao Nanfang waved his hand and asked Song Hengde to leave.
Song Hengde glanced at Tao Nanfang's back before closing the door, and rarely saw her so hesitant.
She seems to want to make some big decisions, but for some reason, she is undecided.
Song Hengde can be 100% sure that Tao Nanfang is in a bad mood and has a lot to do with Qiao Zhi.
Tao Nanfang didn't expect Zheng Ze to bypass him and directly apply to serve as the national chef judge of Qiao Zhi's second round of competition.
She was worried that Zheng Ze would see some secrets from Qiao Zhi that she didn't want others to discover.
Zheng Ze has a good relationship with himself, but what Qiao Zhi hides is something that is hot in the catering industry.
If it is discovered or leaked by Zheng Ze, it will lead to too many variables.
But the matter has come to this point, there is no way back, she can only chat with Zheng Ze privately and do his ideological work.
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Qiao Zhi put all his attention in the pot and entered a unique realm.
The temperature of the water, the heat, and the soup are all under his control.
In front of the river, how much fresh water can be tasted, why choose fish heads?
There is an allusion about dismantling the braised silver carp head.
Legend has it that at the end of the Qing Dynasty, there was a big guy who was very stingy, although he was wealthy. Once, when his family was building a building, he just urged the workers to work overtime, but he didn't let everyone have enough to eat. The workers are angry, and the progress of the project naturally slows down. On the hostess's birthday, the host held a feast to celebrate, and invited many well-known local figures to drink and feast.
The night before yesterday, the big guy specially told the cook at home: just use the leftover fish heads from the banquet to the workers to eat. In order not to delay the time, first remove the bones in the fish head and boil them in plain water.
The chef was furious and determined to play a trick on the owner. When he dismantled the braised silver carp head, he put enough green onions, ginger, sugar, vinegar, oil, and salt as ingredients. He also put a large amount of mushrooms, golden needles, fungus, and chicken soup used for the feast into the pot.
After the fish head was cooked, he tasted it and thought it was delicious. He was secretly happy, and he was ruthless, and added a large plate of shredded chicken to the roasted fish head.
The workers started to move, and once the fish was entered, they all clapped their hands. For a while, the owner was stunned.
Later, the big guy discovered the secret, and it turned out that all the good dishes stored in the kitchen were used up. In a fit of rage, he drove the cook away.
The chef simply opened his own small restaurant, specializing in "dismantling the braised silver carp head" to attract customers, and the business was booming.
It is a traditional dish that is very difficult to make a trick.
The process is complex, the process is exquisite, and the ingredients are carefully matched.
Finally, the steaming braised silver carp head came out of the pot, and the house was filled with the sweet aroma of fish in an instant.
Zheng Ze drank the soup first, then ate the meat, and fell into a long contemplation.
After the rest of the judges drank the soup, they thought it was delicious, but they didn't know what was so special.
Zheng Ze stood up and took the initiative to bow his hand to Qiao Zhi.
Qiao Zhi was slightly stunned, although he didn't know Zheng Ze's identity, but he knew that he must be a senior with a special identity, so he hurriedly returned the salute humbly.
Zheng Ze glanced at several judges, "I wonder if you have any experience from these three dishes?"
Several people smiled awkwardly at Zheng Ze.
"A third-rate chef cooks with food and fills his stomach, a second-rate chef cooks with flavor and makes delicious dishes that people love, and a first-rate chef cooks with heart and treats customers as family and friends. ”
Qiao Zhi was slightly stunned, Zheng Ze was talking about the realm of chefs.
Zheng Ze pointed at Qiao Zhi and said in a deep voice: "Tell me, what is it called cooking with heart!"
Qiao Zhi thought that this was one of the selection questions, and immediately said: "It's not complicated to make a delicious dish. A delicious dish must be made with heart and pain. When you cook, you just need to think that this dish is for yourself and for your good friends. ”
As soon as Qiao Zhi's words were finished, Zheng Ze clapped his hands lightly, and smiled with several judges: "His words are enough for everyone to use." ”
Zheng Ze smiled at Qiao Zhi again, "Young man, you are very good. ”
After speaking, Zheng Ze left the scene.
As for those judges, either frowning, or communicating, Qiao Zhi instantly became a transparent person.
Luo Yi coughed, "You can leave, wait for news." ”
Qiao Zhi nodded at Luo Yi and turned to leave.
Luo Yi looked at the rest of the judges and said, "Let's score!"
Shen Bowei's personality has always been direct, and he raised his eyebrows and said: "With Elder Zheng's meaning, are we still qualified to score him?"
Tang Long hurriedly smiled to ease the atmosphere of the scene, "Let's score three 99 points, as for the players in front, all of them will lose five points on the original basis!"
One of the judges from Yunhai coughed awkwardly, "What about Hao Wang's score, do you have to deduct it too?"
With Qiao Zhi's performance on the scene today, Hao Wang lost five points to him in each item, which is not too much. Another judge from Yanjing emphasized.
Today, with Zheng Ze next to him, both the scoring criteria and the scoring scale are much stricter than a few days ago.
Judge Yunhai sighed secretly, he thought about it carefully and didn't continue to dwell on this matter, because although Hao Wang was deducted fifteen points, he was at least firmly in second place.
Judging from the current performance, Hao Wang's loss to Qiao Zhi is indeed not unjust.
The three dishes cooked by Hao Wang were certainly delicious, but they were still limited to the second realm, which was a cut below Qiao Zhi.
To put it more bluntly, Hao Wang's dishes are made by the judges as if they were robots, using seasonings and skills to simply stimulate the taste buds of the judges.
Qiao Zhi's dishes don't have so many technical decorations, but they make people feel very comfortable.
Hao Wang's dishes will get tired after eating them twice, but the dishes made by Qiao Zhi are always changing, so no matter how many times you eat them, it seems that you will be addicted, and you always have the feeling of never forgetting them.
Luo Yi stared at the braised silver carp head, and suddenly had an impulse, whether to pack this dish and take it back, taste it slowly, no, study it slowly!
Qiao Zhi walked out of the examination area, alone and relaxed.
It doesn't matter what the results are, he has done his best, and even if it doesn't achieve the desired results, it's not human.
Qiao Zhi's character is like this, when doing something, he will do his best.
When you've done your best, you won't regret it.
Because regret is the most useless thing in the world, and if you do something wrong, no one will sympathize with you, or help you.
Qiao Zhi doesn't care about his grades, and many people are paying attention to his scores.
"What? Qiao Zhi has three ninety-nine points, isn't this round two points more than me?"
Hao Wang's previous score was two 99 points, plus one 97 points.
Just now, the judges have been deciding that the results of the first two days of scoring must be adjusted, because today's scoring is too strict, and for the sake of fairness, you will be deducted 5 points for each dish and 15 points for three dishes. Yunhai judges said helplessly.
"What?"
Hao Wang collapsed, originally thought that he was less than three points behind, but now he is more than a dozen points behind, even if his performance in the last round is perfect enough, but if he wants to surpass Qiao Zhi's score, the hope is extremely slim.
"I think there's something wrong with it. ”
"Fart, shut up. In the future, such words are not allowed to be said again. ”
Hao Wang is really low in emotional intelligence, not only questioning other judges, but also himself.
Listening to the busy tone on the phone, Hao Wang sighed heavily.
Do you want to accept the fact that you are in second place? He was extremely unconvinced, but seemed helpless.
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