Liu Mang's prediction was right, and in the past few days, his name has become a topic of conversation among all Americans, and even Chinese dishes have become popular. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ｂｉｑUｇE。 ｉｎｆｏ

And when they returned to New York to hold the last food festival, it was really a surging flow of people and a rainbow, completely suppressing the Korean side opposite.

"Master Liu Mang, that's the situation. Zhou Xiaolong handed Liu Mang an invitation card with a white background and a United Nations earth icon printed on it.

"President Tan, our report has already been submitted, right?" asked Liu Mang.

"Well, a few days ago, the Chinese National Commission for UNESCO submitted it to UNESCO Headquarters. ”

"Then what does this invitation mean now?" asked Liu Mang.

The invitation, which was sent this morning, reads that the Chinese delegation and the South Korean delegation are invited to the United Nations Headquarters to present Asian cuisine, signed by the UNESCO Organizing Committee.

"I guess the Koreans also submitted their applications to the organizing committee at the same time, so the organizing committee will evaluate the applications of both parties. Tan Shi said.

"Even if we do an assessment, do we have to be together? Is it the ghost of the Koreans?" asked Li Ruonan.

"It's impossible to mess with ghosts, at most it's a little bit of a gesture. Tan Shi analyzed: "It should be that the Koreans feel that they have no hope, so they are desperate and put the bet on the last game." If it can't win the hearts and minds of the Americans, then it will be equally effective to make a good impression in the minds of those organizing committee officials. After all, it is not necessary to seek everyone's consent to apply for the World Heritage Site, and the decision is entirely in the hands of those officials. ”

"Okay! That's fine!" Liu Mang nodded: "Only by passing this last hurdle will the Chinese pasta be declared a World Heritage Site." ”

"That's right!" Li Ruonan also affirmed: "With the current limelight of Chinese food and the good impression left in the hearts of Americans, we will definitely be able to succeed this time!"

Three days later, in an exhibition hall at United Nations Headquarters......

"Hello, Mr. Liu Mang. Kim Tae-hyun put on a white chef's uniform today, with a smile on his face that was so fake that he could see through it at a glance: "I haven't seen him for a while, but it seems to be getting more and more handsome." ”

"Hello, Mr. Meat Too Salty. It seems like there's more and more flesh on your face. Liu Mang replied lightly.

"If Miss Nan is still as radiant as before, she is worthy of being the goddess in my heart. Kim Tae-hyun snorted and set his eyes on Li Ruonan, who was following Liu Mang.

Li Ruonan snorted coldly, and he didn't bother to deal with this Korean who was obsessed.

"Welcome, both of you. A man with glasses and a big belly walked over, it was the Williams that Liu Mang had seen at the presidential banquet a few days ago.

"Hello, Mr. Williams. Kim Taehyun nodded, eager to squeeze a smile out of his pores.

"Mr. Liu Mang, your dishes last time were really unforgettable to me, especially the 'cumin lamb chops', until now, there seems to be that unique aroma in my mouth. ”

"Mr. Williams, we're going to show you the rest of the menu today, and I'm sure you won't be disappointed either. Liu Mang replied.

"Last time?'s memorable dish?" Kim Tae-hyun sighed when he heard the words that popped out of Williams' mouth, and immediately said, "Mr. Williams, we have specially flown in the top ingredients from all over the world today, and you will definitely be delighted." ”

"Okay, I'll taste it later. Williams nodded: "In addition to the dozens of judges of the organizing committee, we also specially invited some ordinary American people to this evaluation meeting, which the two of you won't mind, right?"

"Of course I wouldn't mind. Liu Mang smiled slightly: "Food should belong to the public, this is the purpose I have always adhered to." ”

"Alright, don't bother you. After a moment of pleasantries, Williams looked at his watch: "The assessment will start at five o'clock sharp, and you still have two hours to prepare." ”

"Okay. ”

After Williams left, Liu Mang and Kim Tae-hyun returned to each side of the hall.

Two exhibition areas have been arranged in the hall, separated by simple strips of cloth.

The pots and stoves and ingredients of both sides were brought by themselves, and just placing these things took Liu Mang and others a morning.

"Come on, everybody put this on. Li Ruonan took out a large stack of clothes from a box and said.

"Wow, is the custom-made costume finally here? I thought I could only go back to China and wear it. Lin Xiao smiled and picked up from these clothes: "Which one is mine?"

"There are names on the chest of the clothes, don't get it wrong. Li Ruonan replied as he found Liu Mang's one from these clothes and handed it to Liu Mang.

"That's good! Who designed this?" Lin Xiao couldn't wait to change into this brand new chef's uniform, and asked beautifully.

This outfit is completely different from the usual chef's suit, a bit like the kind of placket suit.

There are two rows of pure black buttons on the chest, while the cuffs and collar are embroidered with gold thread with dragons, and the back is a pattern of Peking Opera masks, which is very Chinese.

"How's it going?" asked Li Ruonan.

"Very handsome! Lin Xiao pulled his collar and looked left and right at the shiny marble wall.

"I designed it!" Li Ruonan pointed to his nose a little proudly: "There will definitely be a lot of reporters from various countries present today, so I have to come up with something from the town scene!"

"Awesome!" Lin Xiao gave a thumbs up: "Lao Liu, you also found a talented girl!"

"That's!" Li Ruonan smiled and helped Liu Mang tie a golden scarf around his neck.

"Master Liu Mang, this time we are still making what we made at the food festival before, do we need to add other features?"

"No, I don't. Just put yourself to the highest level and do your best. Liu Mang replied.

"Hmm...... I understand. Kong Ruiming nodded and went down to work.

"Mr. Liu Mang, I'm a reporter from Xinhua News Agency in New York, can you take the time to be interviewed by us?" A beautiful woman with short hair wearing a gray professional suit, a press card on her chest, walked up.

"No problem. Seeing the reporters of his own national media, Liu Mang seemed very cordial and replied.

"This time, the team you led set off a wave of Chinese food craze in the United States, is this a preliminary preparation for the application of Chinese food to the World Heritage Site?"

"Well, yes. Liu Mang leaned in front of the microphone handed by the reporter: "After a period of analysis, my team and I believe that one of the main reasons for the repeated failure of Chinese food is that it does not conform to the dietary habits of other countries. We Chinese are accustomed to stir-frying, frying, and frying on high heat, but foreigners think it is unhealthy. There has been news that foreign media have said that "Chinese food has excessive calories", although it was later proved to be unscientific, but this is indeed the impression that many foreigners have of Chinese food. On the other hand, our behavior of using animal liver and other ingredients as ingredients also makes many crooked nuts very incomprehensible, and even our most ordinary chicken feet can make them turn the table in minutes. Therefore, cultural differences have led to thorns on the road to the application of Chinese food for World Heritage Status. ”

"Has that changed now?"

"A little, but not much. Liu Mang was a little helpless: "Of course, the reason for the failure is not all because of the 'unhealthy theory of Chinese food', the Korean kimchi on the opposite side is still a pickled product, but it can still be successful." The main reason is that the current publicity of Chinese food is not enough, and it does not let these foreigners realize the essence of it. ”

"Then do you have confidence that this Chinese noodle application is a world intangible cultural heritage?"

"Absolutely. Liu Mang glanced at the busy crowd behind him: "Because I have the best partner and our country's thousands of years of culture as a support, this is the source of my confidence." ”

"Well, I won't bother you. Then she asked a few more questions, and the Xinhua reporter left.

Liu Mang also walked back to the stove and began to prepare today's dishes with everyone.

Mix the dough, knead the dough, stir-fry the whistle...... Through this period of running-in, everyone has become very skilled in cooperating with each other.

Rice dumplings, dumplings, glutinous rice balls, noodles, ...... Everyone is busy with their heads down, showing their highest level, because everyone knows that whether they can successfully apply for the World Heritage depends on today's performance.

As the time approaches, all kinds of pastries are made in an orderly manner, waiting for people to come and taste them.

"Lao Liu, I'll make noodles with Ruonan, your taste is good, let's try it." Lin Xiao walked up to Liu Mang and said.

"Okay. Liu Mang nodded, and handed the rolling pin in his hand to Lin Xiao: "Brother Lin, in addition to the following strips, you also have to keep an eye on the Koreans, so as not to make them ghosts." ”

Not afraid of 10,000, just in case, Liu Mang doesn't want to go wrong at this last moment.

"They dare!" Lin Xiao snorted: "Don't look at what kind of place this is!"

Liu Mang washed his hands and looked at the stalls lined up.

"Well, add a little more fat to it, and the filling will taste better. Liu Mang twisted the cloves, the dumplings with his hands, and said.

"Master Liu Mang, how much do you add?" asked Lilac.

"Add half a pound of fat, any more will get tired." ”

"Okay. ”

"Master Liu Mang, can you taste my freshly steamed buns, is there anything that needs to be improved?" said a chef who lifted the lid of the steamer and took out a drawer of xiaolongbao from inside.

"It tastes good. Liu Mang pinched one and put it in his mouth and tasted it: "But pay attention to the heat, the heat of this bun is not enough now, the fat in it has not been steamed out by heat, remember to steam it for half an hour in the future." ”

"Master Liu, you try this soup. After tasting the steamed buns, and then walked past Kong Ruiming's noodle stall, Kong Ruiming stopped Liu Mang.

In the stainless steel vat, there is a large vat of boiling hot soup like tea. Kong Ruiming is in charge of making Lanzhou ramen. And Lanzhou ramen has the reputation of 'the soup mirror is clear, the meat is fragrant, and the noodles are fine'. A good soup is the key to taste.

It can be seen that at this moment, even a veteran like Kong Ruiming is a little nervous, and he has become timid and unconfident.

Kong Ruiming scooped a little with a spoon, put it in a small bowl, and sent it to Liu Mang.

Liu Mang blew it up and took a sip gently: "Hmm...... It's very delicious, and Master Kong's craftsmanship has nothing to say!"

"That's good! That's good!" Kong Ruiming nodded repeatedly.

"Master Kong, relax. Liu Mang saw the nervousness in Kong Ruiming's heart, so he patted him on the shoulder: "Believe in your hands and eyes, our Chinese food is the best in the world." ”

"Haha! Of course!" Kong Ruiming laughed, and his nervous mood made Liu Mang's words stretch.

Unconsciously, Liu Mang has become the backbone and absolute leader of the entire team.

This is something that Liu Mang himself did not expect, let alone expect.

The kitchen is the last ditch. There are many factions in Chinese cuisine, there are many mountains, and the level of each person is high and low, which will lead to a situation where you look down on me and I look down on you.

If there is no strong and powerful person who convinces everyone, it will be a mess at all, and everyone will make their own quarrels.

Tan Shi's vision is good, he found Liu Mang, and Liu Mang, with his otherworldly cooking skills and no mustard mind, convinced the food bigwigs selected from all over the country, united under his command, and worked together towards a goal, which can come to this day step by step.

"Master Liu, is there no problem?" After Liu Mang finished reading every stall, Tan Shi greeted him.

"President Tan, no problem. Liu Mang replied.

"Master Xiao Liu, do you have any plans to return to China after applying for the heritage this time?"

"What are you going to do?" Liu Mang was stunned: "In addition to opening my own restaurant with peace of mind, I also want to walk around and hone my cooking skills." After all, China is so big, and there is no shortage of people who have hidden dragons and crouching tigers, and they all have places for me to learn. ”

"That's all?"

"That's all. ”

"Then have you ever thought about being the president of the China Restaurant Association?" Tan Shi hesitated for a moment and asked.

"President?" Liu Mang shook his head: "I never thought about it, and I don't have this qualification." ”

The China Restaurant Association seems to be a very loose organization, but in fact it has a lot of power, because it can give star ratings to restaurants across the country. It has always been the object of major restaurant groups and restaurants.

And its presidents are all masters of the culinary industry who have been famous for a long time, and being able to sit in this position is equivalent to the leader of the martial arts alliance in martial arts novels.

However, Liu Mang has no interest in this at all. In his opinion, the most important thing for a chef is his own craft, and as for these false names, they are completely meaningless.

"Who said you are not qualified, I think you are the most qualified. Tan Shi pulled Liu Mang: "If the application for the World Heritage Site is successful this time, you will make great contributions, I can recommend you as the vice president first, and wait for the election in two years, you will definitely not have to run as the president." ”

"President Tan, I'm really not interested in this! Liu Mang couldn't cry or laugh: "With this spare time, I might as well learn a few more dishes." ”