Chapter 617: Puffer Fish White Seeds and White Flower Fish Gelatin!
Compared with beef offal and sheep offal, fish offal is much less difficult as an ingredient.
Among the ingredients in Western food, the internal organs of large fish are not only edible, but also have high nutritional value.
In particular, fish maw has a high nutritional value, long-term consumption can enhance the body's immunity, if people who often use mental work often eat fish maw can improve memory, strengthen the brain while replenishing the body's nutrition.
The advanced part of the fish offal, which also includes caviar and white roe.
Throughout the world, there is no better way to handle fish offal than island cuisine.
That's why Max decided on a third course, which is cooked in the island style. Max travels the world in search of culinary inspiration, and naturally he can't miss the island nation. He stayed in the island country for half a year, not only gained several relationships, but also had a deep understanding of island cuisine.
The most amazing thing about island cuisine is the meticulousness and sense of ceremony.
Island chefs devote thousands of times more time and effort to designing a dish or activating the taste of an ingredient.
Max chose the puffer fish offal as the main ingredient, and took out a sharp knife, the blade of which was very narrow, long and sharp, shining with cold light, and the blade was sharp.
Take the knife in your right hand and pick up the head of the knife fish between the two fingers of your left hand and hold the whole fish upright in front of the tank.
"Whoosh!"
Max gently touched the belly of the fish, and the belly of the puffer fish cracked a very thin gap, gently squeezed with his fingers, the abdomen bloomed like a lotus flower, and then gently picked it with the tip of his hand, and took out the internal organs of the fish.
The camera captured this scene, and everyone sighed secretly at the elegance and gorgeousness of Max's movements.
Max decided to make three meals of puffer fish and white seeds, in addition to roasted white seeds, there are also sashimi white seeds and tempura.
The surface of the white berries is charred with salt grains, while the inside is still silky, and the taste, texture, and temperature are varied, and it is served with seaweed, shallots, Japanese yuzu, wasabi, and vinegared rice.
As for the sashimi, it is slightly blanched and seasoned with orange vinegar, shallots, and spicy radish puree.
In island cuisine, dishes fried in batter are collectively referred to as tempura. The crispiness of the noodle coat contrasts sharply with the softness of the inside of the white seed, and this dish will have an excellent texture if eaten hot.
In the plating, Max also put a lot of thought into it.
Island cuisine is not only particular about the ingredients, taste, and preparation, but also the presentation is unique.
Often, the plating technique is used to improve the level of the cuisine and the price can soar.
Maese has prepared the three ways to eat fugu shiroko in small bowls of different colors, placed them in a small openwork basket, carefully padded ice cubes under the sashimi, and added mint leaves, shredded radish, and lime as accessories to create a refreshing and natural feeling.
Compared with the presentation of the sand painting version of the second course, the third course chose a concise and simple mode, which took into account the mentality of the judges.
The dish just now was the peak, and now the last dish is going to be used to soothe the excitement of the judges and achieve a spiritual home.
Max did not feel the slightest blockage when making this dish, and finished it in a relaxed state of mind.
He put all his romantic feelings in this dish, and regarded Qiao Zhi and the judges as objects of love.
The camera flashed several times, and the judges were full of anticipation for Max's dish.
"It's a surprise to eat puffer fish and white seeds. Malone sighed.
Delfini said with a smile: "Max really used all his energy, I used to think that he was proficient in the cuisine of various countries in the Americas, but today he not only brings out the national cuisine of Scotland, but now he also uses the cuisine of island countries." ”
Ma Long said: "It is our honor to be the judge of this competition. I hope that everyone will maintain a fair and just mentality. ”
Ma Long's words are very tactful, he is reminding everyone not to be influenced by the outside world.
The judges are all from the International Culinary Association, and Ma Long, as the chief judge, must ensure the fairness of the competition.
If Malone questions the judges' judgment and reports the matter to the supervisory committee, after investigation, it is confirmed that it is correct, and he will not only face a fine, but may also involve prison time.
This is not a low-level qualifying competition, but a pinnacle competition to determine who is the number one young chef, and there is no room for flaws.
Qiao Zhi and Max coincided with each other's thoughts.
The first two dishes, both the sight and the smell, impressed the judges, so the third course had to be cut in a different way.
Qiao Zhi chooses the swim bladder of yellow croaker, which is mainly produced in the eastern Indian Ocean and the western Pacific Ocean.
Wild fish are already scarce, caught by humans, and are now on the verge of extinction.
This fish is naturally artificially farmed, and the meat quality of the yellow fish can only be said to be average, but its swim bladder has a high value. White fish maw is called "the crown of fish maw", the efficacy, taste is first-class, with the effect of consolidating the foundation of Peiyuan, nourishing blood and activating blood, nourishing the liver and kidney, etc., its beauty anti-wrinkle, beauty effect is very good, better than the ordinary red mouth eel gelatin, has always been the luxury of Xiangdu people's beauty and beauty.
Qiao Zhi held the sharp knife steadily, his wrist flicked slightly, the sharp knife was like a butterfly piercing a flower, and like a carp paddling in the water, as if a snorting sound could be faintly heard, and the tip of the knife slid from the front of the fish to the back of the fish.
Smooth and smooth knife edge.
Qiao Zhi's movements were smooth and smooth, without a little sluggishness.
The fingers clamped the fish head, and with a slight pull, a complete fish bone, connected to the fish head, appeared in front of everyone's eyes.
Qiao Zhi's knife technique did not drag mud and water, the blade scraped lightly on the fish, the fish scales fell like snowflakes, the wrist flicked, cut in at a subtle angle, and the palm of the hand was gently wiped to separate the fish skin from the fish meat, put the fish skin in the bowl, chop the fish into meat puree, knead it into fish balls, and throw it into the pot to boil.
The fish bones on the board, even each rib is distinct, the top is clean, and there is no fish meat left on it.
The bones were not discarded, and after washing, they were used for other purposes.
As for the swim bladder after taking out, clean, it will be the soul of the third course.
In addition to caviar and white seeds, there are many treasures on the fish, and fish maw is also a top delicacy.
In this dish, Qiao Zhi uses fish maw as the main ingredient to make cold fish skin and fish maw, fish maw fish balls and salt and pepper fish bones and fish gelatin sauce.
"Have you seen Qiao Zhi's knife work! It only took one knife to take out the fish skin!"
"What's all the fuss, for Qiao Gang Leader, this is a basic operation, okay!"
Almost at the same time, Qiao Zhi and Max finished the third course.
Judging from the plating, Qiao Zhi did not have too fancy methods on the third course, but just used simple utensils to serve them, keeping the ingredients neat and generous, and having a feeling of returning to the basics.
Before the judges taste the dishes, the contestants will taste each other and evaluate each other's dishes.
Qiao Zhi carefully tasted Max's puffer fish and white seeds, and I have to say that this guy's cooking skills have reached the pinnacle.
Sashimi, barbecue, and tempura perfectly display the three flavors of freshness, charring, and crunch.
Sashimi makes people nostalgic for first love, barbecue reminds people of hot love, and tempura makes people indulge in warmth.
He not only brings a rich feast to the taste buds with a dish, but also perfectly interprets the different stages of love and can resonate with people.
Of course, the interpretation of the artistic level is abandoned, but in terms of taste, it is also impeccable.
Max also tasted Qiao Zhi's yellow-lipped fish maw three times, which was exactly the same as his own practice, in addition to fresh and burnt, there was an extra fragrance.
The technique used in fish maw fish balls is relatively unique, the fish balls are embedded in the fish gelatin, and then fried in a pan, which has a very wonderful taste.
The most peculiar thing is that although the ingredients are high-end and the cooking skills are exquisite, this dish does not have that sense of superiority, and it is a dish that anyone can taste.
The audience was silent and found that Qiao Zhi and Max were both discs.
None of them realized it.
Qiao Zhi reacted and secretly screamed badly.
No matter how delicious it is, you can't eat it all, doesn't this mean that the other party has conquered himself with strength.
As for Max, the tease also looked at the plate awkwardly.
Fortunately, he couldn't hold back either, and he also disced!
Qiao Zhi suddenly felt a lot more at ease.
Max took the microphone and smiled at everyone, "Well, it's the last dish, and I have to admit that my opponent is a terrible guy who makes me feel a throbbing that subverts the way of cooking." For so many years, I have occupied the number one position in the Tiger Rankings and have not met strong opponents, so I have made little progress and even slacked off. I have to thank Qiao Zhi for evoking my long-held desire to fight. ”
Qiao Zhi took the microphone from Max's hand with a relaxed expression, "Everyone knows that from the beginning, my probability of winning is very low, but I am confident and determined because I have a large number of supporters behind me. Although Huaxia is all over the world, it lacks the opportunity to show its uniqueness in international competitions. The confrontation with Max was an attempt by me. I hope to prove that Chinese cuisine has the qualifications to compete with any other country's cuisine. ”
Mei Ling's eyebrows jumped as she listened below.
Qiao Zhi's last sentence is special...... It seems to be struggling again!
This guy is trying to brainwash the audience all the time!
Max's strength originally surpassed his own, and it was understandable that he lost to him.
If you defeat him, it will be a counterattack by the weak!
The five judges began to taste the food of Max and Qiao Zhi, respectively.
The food that can conquer the opponent is naturally extraordinary in taste and realm.
"I think Max is a better dish with a unique flavor that is hard to let go of. ”
"Isn't Qiao Zhi's work unique? I see that you have not eaten less!"
"I'm rooting for Max, he played at a super level today, I've never seen him so serious!"
"I support Qiao Zhi, such an excellent young person, we should give love and encouragement. ”
After a long exchange, Malone finally announced the results of the competition.
In the last round, Max scored 49.9 points, while Qiao Zhi scored 50 points! According to the total score of the first three rounds, Qiao Zhi won the whole game.
We comprehensively considered not only the last dish, but the overall effect of the three dishes, and in a comprehensive comparison, Qiao Zhi showed a high level from the first dish! And Max continued to rise in the whole process, but he had a slight flaw in the first dish! So we gave this result!"
Faced with this result, Max smiled helplessly.
Although it was difficult to accept, he was convinced to lose.
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