I saw Xuanxu close his eyes and savor it for a moment, suddenly frowned, and said softly, "Huh", as if he was a little surprised, and somewhat puzzled.

Zhan Kui didn't speak, but Wang Hufeng and Lai Junchen were anxious.

"How does this tofu soup taste?" Lai Junchen couldn't wait to ask, and his anxious expression was as if he had made this dish.

Xuan Xuan didn't answer, he opened his eyes and looked at Zhan Kui, and asked, "Add pepper?" ”

Zhan Kui nodded.

"Hmm......" Xuanxu pondered for a moment, and then asked: "I'm afraid it's not ordinary pepper?" ”

Zhan Kui gave a thumbs up: "The Taoist chief is really extraordinary. It uses pepper from the Western Regions, and the smell is pungent but not spicy. ”

"That's right, as soon as I took the tofu soup in my mouth, I tasted a special spicy aroma, which I thought was due to the addition of pepper. Chef Zhan added such pepper to the soup with ingenuity. Xuan Xuan paused slightly, and then said, "Needless to say, the shredded tofu in this soup is smooth, but it is rare that it is obviously shredded tofu, but it can taste the umami of chicken and mutton, which is the effect of pepper." Master Zhan, am I right? ”

Anyone who knows a thing or two about cooking knows that tofu is difficult to absorb other flavors, and the more tender the tofu, the more so.

Zhan Kui didn't sell anything, and said happily: "Not bad! Tofu is stewed in chicken broth and mutton broth, and the pepper itself is easy to absorb flavor, and after absorbing the umami in the soup, it can attach to the dense layers of tofu shreds, and this shredded tofu can also taste a variety of umami. ”

Everyone was stunned, and couldn't help but praise Zhan Kui's ingenious conception, and Xuan Xuan also smiled and said: "I have to admit that this is the best tofu soup I have ever tasted." Needless to say, this dish can't compare to you! ”

Lu Xiaoxian also admired it, and said to Zhan Kui: "Master Zhan, you have also worked hard for a long time, please sit down, I will toast you!" ”

"It's not hard!" Zhan Kui was in high spirits, so he waved his hand at Lu Xiaoxian and said, "Son, please wait, there are still a few dishes, and then come to drink when you finish it!" ”

With that, he headed for the stern of the ship again.

Lu Xiaoxian couldn't help but smile bitterly, most people with skills are more stubborn, and it seems that Zhan Kui is no exception.

This time, Zhan Kui picked up an egg and punched small holes at both ends, the upper end was close to his mouth, and the lower end was followed by a large basin, only the egg white was blown out, and the yolk was still in the eggshell.

After blowing one, I picked up the other, and so on, and so on, for a total of eight eggs, then stopped, and then put the basin with the egg whites into the pot.

"He's doing it...... Steamed custard? Lu Xiaoxian guessed.

Egg custard is a home-cooked dish made from eggs, the finished dish is milky yellow in color, soft and tender, fragrant and smooth, suitable for all ages.

"Not necessarily!" Xuanxu shook his head and said, "Didn't Childe see that he only needs egg whites instead of egg yolks?" ”

Hearing Xuanxu say this, Lu Xiaoxian also felt strange: yes, how to steam egg custard just for egg white?

I saw Zhan Kui add some more things to the pot, then buckle the lid of the pot, look into the distance with his hands behind his back, and began to wait quietly, with a calm and elegant bearing.

Suddenly, a fresh breeze swept across the river,

Zhan Kui lifted the lid of the pot at this time, and a fragrance entered with the wind, rushing towards the people at the table.

The fragrance was not strong, but it was so fresh that it immediately covered the original floral fragrance in the cabin, and everyone couldn't help but sniff and wish to inhale it twice.

Zhan Kui flipped his hand and brought a porcelain basin into the cabin, and at the same time announced the name of the dish aloud: "Bright moon in the sky!" ”

I saw that the porcelain basin was huge, the diameter was forty centimeters apart, a pool of clear water in the basin was as white as jade, the bright moon made of egg white was shaking in the basin, and a tempting fragrance came out of the water.

The painting boat where everyone was located stopped not far from the Tianjin Bridge, and a full moon hung in the air outside the cabin, and the night was bright. But when the pot of dishes was served, the moon was shining in the cabin, as if it was about to overshadow the light of the moon in the sky.

It turned out that Zhan Kui fried the best white sesame seeds in the oil pan until golden brown, then sprinkled them in a basin full of egg white liquid, and then steamed them through water to create this unique "bright moon in the sky"!

Zhan Kui said lightly: "This dish has to be eaten while it is hot, in order to reflect the moist and flowing texture, the main ingredient in the dish, the egg white liquid, is only steamed to seven maturity, if it is cold, it will have a somewhat fishy smell." ”

"Well, well said, it makes sense, it makes sense!" Lai Junchen leaned out excitedly, held the small spoon in his hand in the air, but stopped again, and said with emotion: "Such a beautiful pot of bright moon, people can't bear to destroy it, I really don't know where to start." ”

Zhan Kui said with a smile: "You don't have to worry about it, this pot of moonlight is meant for you to enjoy, just take a spoonful and see what it will taste like after it reaches your mouth." ”

"Good! Then you're welcome. Lu Xiaoxian scooped a spoonful of egg custard, smiled and admired it for a moment, then turned his head to Yin Feng and said, "I know that you are embarrassed to take the lead in making a move, so I am cheeky and help you do it for you." ”

After speaking, Shen Fei sent the small spoon to Yin Feng's plate, Yin Feng smiled like a flower, and after softly thanking him, he picked up the small spoon and slowly put the round of "Bright Moon" into his mouth.

"Don't worry!" Lu Xiaoxian did this again for the moon.

The half-congealed egg white liquid was like fat, and it first melted in between, and the two sisters only felt a fragrance that went straight to their hearts. When the teeth are dried and scalloped, there is immediately an indescribable strange and fresh taste spraying out of it, and the two flavors are combined and linger in the mouth.

Xuanxu and the others also scooped a spoonful of "Bright Moon" and tasted it carefully.

Xuanxuan smacked for a moment and asked Chen San beside him: "Tell me, how about it?" ”

Chen San closed his eyes, pursed the tip of his tongue with his lips, and then replied: "In addition to sesame seeds, there are many umami flavors, which should be prepared in chicken soup with mushrooms and other accessories, simmered for a long time and then prepared." ”

"Hmm." Uncle Xu nodded, and then added, "In addition to shiitake mushrooms, there are also tender spring shoots and deer breasts." ”

Zhan Kui couldn't help but admire: "It is indeed these kinds of umami, and the Taoist has a sharp taste, which is admirable." ”

"Hey." Xuan Xuan waved his hand disapplausively, and stopped talking, thinking in his heart: Yesterday in the autumn wind, Zhan Kui just smelled the fragrance, and accurately said the ingredients used in the braised meatballs, which is really amazing.

"Everyone, use it slowly, I'll make a few more dishes!" Zhan Kui seemed to be a little addicted, and Lu Xiaoxian didn't bother to persuade him, so he let him go.

While everyone in the cabin was enjoying the mouth, Zhan Kui did not stop at all.

But in the flickering firelight, he held the spoon in his right hand and the pot in his left hand, and his hands were in harmony, constantly flying up and down. Although his movements are fast, his moves and styles are clearly explained, clean and neat, without the slightest vague feeling of dragging mud and water.

His figure swayed freely, and his movements were skillful and a little elegant, not like he was cooking, but a little like he was dancing. 、

In a short time, a series of meat and vegetarian delicacies are served on the table continuously, each dish is full of color, fragrance and taste, the idea is exquisite, the artistic conception is far-reaching, just to appreciate with the ears and eyes, it has made people indulge in it.

Of course, these dishes are all newly launched dishes by Autumn Breeze. Zhan Kui can not only make the original taste, but also improve on the basis of the original dishes, and have improved, which is indeed better than the taste of Qiu Fengpo.

As the night grew darker, Zhan Kui finally calmed down and walked slowly into the cabin, like an encounter after a chance encounter.

"How's this table? Please give me advice. Zhan Kui arched his hand to Lu Xiaoxian and Xuanxu, although his tone and words were modest, the look between his eyebrows was very confident.

"Yes, real people are good!" Lu Xiaoxian praised without hesitation, "I only opened my eyes today, and I also feasted on it." Xuanxu Dao Chief, what do you say? ”

Xuanxu didn't answer directly, but turned his head and asked Chen San, "What do you think?" ”

Chen San shook his head: "I have nothing to say." ”

Xuanxu was silent for a moment, and sighed lightly: "Color, fragrance, taste, meaning, and shape, all of them are wonderful, and there is really nothing to say." ”

Although the knowledge of cooking is complicated, there are many processes in the middle of a dish. However, the evaluation of the level of skill will ultimately fall on the five words of "color, aroma, taste, meaning and shape" of the dish.

Lai Junchen smiled slightly, waved his hand and said, "Since this is the case, then please continue to enjoy the scenery and food, and enjoy this good night." ”

Lu Xiaoxian was not polite, picked up the wine glass in front of him, and saluted Zhan Kui humbly: "Master Zhan has worked hard, such a warm hospitality, I will first represent everyone and toast you." ”

Zhan Kui stood up, held the wine glass and said respectfully: "Don't dare to be, don't dare to be." Lu Gongzi has repeatedly promoted new dishes, although I can imitate them, but in terms of creativity, I am far worse than you. ”

In front of Lai Junchen and Wang Hufeng, Zhan Kui did not mention the secret recipes, but counted the new dishes launched on Lu Xiaoxian's head, which also gave Lu Xiaoxian a lot of face.

"Well, with Chef Zhan's cooking skills, this world's number one chef deserves it." Speaking of this, Lu Xiaoxian caught a glimpse of Wang Hufeng and Lai Junchen's faces showing smugness, he suddenly felt angry in his heart, and suddenly changed his words and said, "However, there are no wonders in the world, and there will always be dishes that Master Zhan can't imitate!" ”

Lu Xiaoxian's words made Lai Junchen and Wang Hufeng feel "chuckle", and the smile on their faces froze. Even Xuanxu stopped his chopsticks and set his eyes on Zhan Kui with the others.

"Impossible!" Zhan Kui said with confidence on his face, "As long as the autumn wind can make any dishes, I can make them, I have this certainty!" ”

"Since we have made an appointment for January, it's useless to talk about it now, let's just wait and see!" After that, Lu Xiaoxian beckoned to everyone, "Come on, come on, let's eat and drink at the same time!" Don't waste such a good table of dishes! ”

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