This is cold soup.

Each step has to go through a long period of cold burning, so this soup is also the longest of the five dishes.

And the final effect did not disappoint Luke.

The icy texture and creamy flavor make the soup more and more like a cold drink, while the jelly-like beef stock exudes a rich flavor when chewed, and to the surprise of the judges, this soup has a jelly texture that they have never tried before.

"Although cream and milk are added to the dish, the flavor of the soup does not conflict with the jelly, and the soup that remains in the mouth naturally blends with the jelly...... Pepper and salt are added to it, and on top of that, it seems to have the flavor of onions and potatoes. Pei Chen looked at Luke in surprise.

Luke nodded after listening to the translation into English, "When I make a thick soup, I mix the green onions, onions, and potatoes with butter, and then mix them with whipped cream and milk, so in terms of taste, it complements the meat jelly well." In fact, the aspic plays the role of the main ingredient in this dish. ”

"Because milk and whipped cream lose nutrients at high temperatures, you add cream and milk after the pan is off the heat and use the heat from the pan to heat them. However, because the whipped cream becomes more concentrated when it is cooled, you then add a certain amount of milk to adjust the consistency of the cream. Xiao Han picked up the napkin and wiped the soup that remained at the corner of his mouth, and replied softly.

Luke looked at Xiao Han in surprise and said in a lost voice, "The teacher even knows this. ”

"It's not hard to guess, because cream has a 30% fat content, which can easily increase the concentration of the soup, so it is best to use milk to adjust it. Xiao Han explained.

When the audience heard Xiao Han's words, they also nodded again and again.

The dishes served by the last three people were of high quality, which overwhelmed them.

If they are judges, it is difficult for them to judge the victory or defeat of the three people.

The three judges didn't think much of it, and immediately began to discuss the dish after tasting it.

Zheng Ke looked very calm, he is now sure of qualifying, and Luke's results will only determine whether he is in the top half of the knockout round, or the bottom half, and the opponent he will face in the quarterfinals.

If you want to win the championship, you must have the ability to beat any opponent, so it doesn't matter who you are against in the knockout round. Of course, if some tricky opponents can be eliminated by others, his future matches will be much easier.

Que Zhengqing bit his lip and looked nervously at the judges' seat.

If Luke does win him again, it will definitely be a fatal blow for him.

After a brief discussion, the three judges sat up straight.

"After our discussion, we agreed that the score for this dish was 90 points. Congratulations. Xiao Han said softly.

Luke, who was nervous, heard this and thought he had misheard. It wasn't until the translator said it again that he was sure that he had been eliminated.

"But...... Why...... Why can't my dishes?" Luke was a little frantic and questioned Xiao Han's score.

"Indeed, your dish is very innovative, and the meat jellies and creamy potato soup are handled very well, and the heat is just right, for example, when the onion is stir-fried, if it changes color, it will darken the color of the soup. But you avoided it. Xiao Han explained.

"In that case, why can't my food be as good as theirs?" Luke clenched his fists and blushed.

"There's a fatal flaw in your dishes. Xiao Han explained.

"Fatal flaw? Hmph, what flaw?" Luke snorted coldly, scoffing at Xiao Han's statement.

"What season is it?" Xiao Han asked.

"Winter. Luke replied without thinking.

"yes, winter...... Winter is already cold, and diners need a bowl of hot soup to warm their bodies. But not only is each step of your soup left for a while, but there are also several places where ice water is used to cool down. This soup tastes really good when you eat it in your mouth, but when you swallow it, it has a great irritation to your stomach.

"The quality of the whole dish is very good, the taste and the attention to detail are also very exquisite. However, this dish is not in keeping with the current season, and at the same time, it does not allow diners to feel the charm of the cuisine. For the chef, such a mistake is very serious. ”

When Luke heard Xiao Han's explanation, his mouth opened wide and he was speechless.

When he was cooking this dish, he only thought about how to make a perfect dish, but he forgot about the influence of the seasons on the dish.

There is no resentment in the loss of this game.

Luke closed his eyes.

"Whew, saved. ”

Que Zhengqing breathed a sigh of relief, and until this time, he found that his palms were covered with sweat.

Although it was only second place, it finally made it to the knockout round.

"Great, you've made it to the knockout rounds. However, it seems that we don't have a chance to play again. Zheng Ke looked at Que Zhengqing.

The top two in the same group were divided into the upper and lower halves, and with Que Zhengqing's strength, it is unlikely that they want to reach the finals.

"Yes, you're definitely going to be eliminated in the next round, and of course you won't meet me in the final. Que Zhengqing gritted his teeth and replied to Zheng Ke.

Zheng Ke knew that he was stiff-mouthed, so he shrugged his shoulders and didn't speak again.

Just as the two of them were talking in a whisper, the host took the microphone and walked onto the stage.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the other groups are now over. Now, please look at the big screen and the players who will advance to the next round, and then announce the bracket of the knockout rounds. ”

Zheng Ke and Que Zhengqing turned their heads one after another, looking at the big screen hanging on the wall, and after experiencing the countdown from "3" to "0", the matchup table of the knockout round appeared on the big screen.

Zheng Ke looked at the big screen and rubbed his chin, the matchup in the knockout round was not much different from his previous guess.

Bayer in Group A and Catherine in Group D won the top spot in each group and were placed in the top half.

At 10 a.m. on December 19, Bayer will play Que Zhengqing, and at 2 p.m., Catherine will play Erina.

In Zheng Ke's view, the two groups of games in the first half of the district are strong and weak, and the second half is more cruel.

First of all, on the morning of the 20th, it is the most fierce showdown of this competition, the former twin stars of the Oriental School Park, Fu Xiuyun and Cheng Huaizhi, will compete for a place in the top four, and the last game in the afternoon will be Zheng Ke against Liu Haolin.

"In the upper and lower halves, the strength is a little unbalanced. Zheng Ke frowned and said.

Que Zhengqing did not speak, as Zheng Ke said, the competition in the lower half is obviously more fierce than in the upper half.

"However, this kind of grouping is not bad. Zheng Ke stayed on the big screen for a moment, and then spoke again.

"What's good?" Que Zhengqing was puzzled.

"In the upper half, everyone else is good at Western food except you. The people in the lower half of the district are good at Chinese cuisine. As long as Bayer seniors can knock you out in the first game. Then, in the upper and lower half of the region, there is no misjudgment due to different cuisines. Zheng Ke said seriously.