CH.65 Millefeuille
"You think the same way?" Zheng Ke asked Catherine.
"I think the quality of the dishes depends on the taste of the food itself and the quality of the presentation. After all, plating is also part of the whole dish. Catherine explained.
Zheng Ke bowed slightly, which may also be what he lacks at present. Xiao Han taught him carving, also to improve the quality of the dishes.
"What's wrong?" Catherine was a little curious when she saw Zheng Ke in thought.
"Nothing. I just think that this time I came to Lanji, maybe I can gain a lot. Zheng Ke said with a smile.
"Of course β if there's anything you don't understand about French food, just ask me. Catherine looked smug.
"In exchange, I will also teach you Chinese cuisine. β
Catherine has a high talent for cooking dishes, and may soon be able to master Chinese cuisine.
"Don't. Catherine shook her head.
"Eh, Chinese food is also delicious. Zheng Ke looked surprised.
"I know, but even if I start learning Chinese cuisine, it's hard to surpass you. Instead of this, it is better to be an honest foodie. Catherine squinted, the smile on her face revealing serenity.
Zheng Ke had a black line, but he didn't expect that the reason why Catherine didn't learn to cook Chinese cuisine turned out to be this.
Anier, who came down from the judges' seat, looked up at Zheng Ke and Catherine bowing their heads and chatting, muttered dissatisfiedly, and walked up to the stands angrily.
"Senior sister, even if you don't have a good chance of winning, you shouldn't be so angry?" Davy stroked his hair and smiled charmingly.
"Shut up!" Aniel glared at David.
David was a little overwhelmed, and he didn't seem to offend Anel much except for what he said badly. Since it's an opponent, it's not too much to say something provocative, right?
The host saw David's embarrassment and stood up at the right time to relieve David.
"David, it's time for the judges to review your dishes. β
David took a deep breath, his habitual smile on his face again, and walked up to the judges' bench with his dessert.
Fans in the surrounding stands, holding posters of David, cheered for David loudly.
After placing the dish on the judges' bench, David greeted his supporters, causing screams again.
When Zheng Ke saw the dishes in front of him, he was a little stunned, and the desserts on the big screen were a little interesting.
This dessert resembles a sandwich cookie, with a dark yellow crepe at the bottom of the dessert, on top of which is a cream mixed with strawberries, then a layer of pancakes is added, and on top is a mixture of strawberries and meringue, cream, and raspberries and mint leaves.
Three colourful sauces are sprinkled around the plate, giving it a vibrant look. Strawberries that have been cut into small pieces are also scattered in the empty space of the dinner plate.
The placement of the whole dessert seems to be irregular, but it feels pleasing to the eye, as if it has been carefully matched, which makes Zheng Ke have the urge to try a bite.
"What's the name of this dish?" asked the female judge, who was sitting in the middle.
"Strawberry mille-feuille. David whispered.
Zheng Ke rubbed his chin, stared intently at the dessert on the big screen, and nodded again and again.
"Yes, this dessert, it looks very tasty. Zheng Ke said softly.
"After all, it is David's proud work, and in terms of taste, it should have its own characteristics. Catherine speculated.
"Aniel...... How is she living now?" Zheng Ke suddenly remembered a question.
Catherine immediately became alert, and looked at Zheng Ke suspiciously, "What do you want to do?"
"Don't do anything, just ask...... Huh, don't you think I'm ...... that girl? Phew, what do you have in your headβ" Zheng Ke was a little angry.
Catherine also knew that she was thinking too much, and after Zheng Ke and Ainier met, they were almost arguing, and the relationship was really not very good. Even when she asked Zheng Ke to help taste it, Anier was unwilling, and Zheng Ke treated Anier as a child.
"Ahem...... It's okay, she's also in the top grades in the second grade, and the accommodation can't be too bad, although it's not as bad as mine - didn't you see my dorm when you first came to Lanji? Catherine blushed and explained.
"That means you can live two people at the same time...... You say, is it possible that David and Carol thought of the dishes together?" asked Zheng Ke.
"No, the chef's self-esteem won't let them do it. However, Carroll helped to taste the food and make some corrections, which is possible. Catherine speculated.
In other words, this dessert is David's own dish. After Zheng Ke understood this, he looked at the big screen again.
Catherine's answer also made Zheng Ke look forward to what kind of level David's dessert could reach.
On the faces of the three judges, one word stood out - excited. Even their eyes began to burn with excitement.
The delicate and crispy thin chips begin to break after entering the mouth, and the fragrant flavor gradually spreads in the mouth. After the chips are broken, the crisp sound sounded in the ears of the judges, reminding them of the extreme sweetness contained in this dessert.
The fresh cream that sticks to the thin chips is mixed with meringue to create a delicate and rich cream, and the strawberries are boiled with caster sugar, lemon juice and other ingredients, and mixed with the fresh cream, and the strawberry jam is even more surprising.
In the end, the female judge picked up the thin chips, dipped them in the sauce sprinkled around the plate, and chewed them carefully, her face full of happiness.
"This dessert is a great dish in itself, and when paired with these three sauces, it takes it to the extreme. The female judge said excitedly.
Zheng Ke's eyes were focused on the plate, he could easily guess the chocolate sauce and strawberry jam in it, but as for the third sauce, Zheng Ke was not impressed.
"What's that white sauce?" Zheng Ke asked.
Catherine shrugged, "There are a lot of white sauces, and I can't remember them all, so I can only wait for the judges to explain." β
Zheng Ke nodded, just looking at the appearance, it was indeed difficult to guess.
The female judge teacher was also very cooperative, and after tasting the sauce, she looked at David curiously, "This sauce should be English sauce, right?"
"That's right, to accentuate the layering of the dish, I deliberately added English sauce, chocolate sauce and strawberry jam. In particular, this English sauce is a mixture of milk, vanilla pods, egg yolks and fine sugar, and its thick and sweet flavor is perfectly stacked with chocolate sauce and strawberry jam, which is also the highlight of this dessert, right?"
David ruffled his hair and smiled like a sun, causing many girls to scream again.
"It's a bit of an interesting competition. β
Zheng Ke rubbed his chin, the quality of these two dishes is very good, but how should the three judges treat these two desserts?