The second day of the Expo was successfully completed, with all the figures exceeding the level of the same period last year, and exhibitors and tourists from various countries also spoke highly of the rich activities of the Expo, which made the organizing committee very satisfied.

However, the last day was the most important, and the organizing committee had originally arranged a special performance as the finale, but the "cooking showdown" proposed by Shuxianglou was obviously more distinctive and attractive.

The special flavor of the cold pot fish left a deep impression on those foreign exhibitors and tourists on the first day of the exhibition, and Fang Yu's name became the most searched word on the local Internet in Shudu because of Lin Qiao's previous video.

In order to maximize the influence of the Expo, the director of the organizing committee made a decision to put the culinary showdown on the agenda of the last day, and soon the relevant news was published on the official website of the Expo.

Under the deliberate publicity of the Organizing Committee of the Expo, the news of this culinary showdown soon spread throughout Shudu.

Shudu TV specially announced the time and place of this culinary showdown in the "Travel Expo Express" section of the evening news.

The Shudu Evening News on the same day also adjusted its layout to publish the relevant news of this cooking showdown, and also introduced the background of the two sides of the showdown.

The birthplace of Tangjia cuisine is Rongzhou. Rongzhou is located at the southern edge of the Sichuan-Shu Basin, at the junction of the three provinces, and is the key water and land point in the southwest of China. Because there are two famous rivers that merge into one of the two mother rivers in China, it is known as the "first city of the great river".

There is a very interesting phenomenon in China, but all cities at the junction of multiple provinces will form local food habits with great characteristics under the impact and blending of different regional cultures, and Rongzhou is no exception.

Traditionally, the cuisine of Rongzhou is classified as the Xiaohe Gang in the Sichuan and Shu cuisines, but it has its own characteristics in the selection of materials and cooking techniques.

The Xiaohe Gang originated in Yandu, Tiancheng, Rongzhou, Jiucheng and other places, and the rise of this genre is quite related to the fortune of salt merchants, sugar merchants, and wine merchants.

At the beginning, the southern part of Sichuan Gorge Province was centered on the salt capital, relying on water transportation, many industries flourished, and wealthy merchants gathered.

The so-called "people take food as the sky", and the more people there are, it is very beneficial to the development of food, and for a long time this area has been a place where chefs gather.

Because among the many merchants, the salt merchants are the richest, the most particular about food, and the greatest contribution to the development and stereotype of Xiaohebang cuisine, so Xiaohebang is also known as Yanbang cuisine.

The culinary world often uses the style of dishes to describe the characteristics of Xiaohe Bang's dishes, which is easy to mislead people who don't know.

According to the needs of different classes, the dishes of the Xiaohe Gang are actually divided into three major branches: salt merchant cuisine, salt worker cuisine, and guild hall cuisine. According to the different regions and products, it is divided into three categories: spicy, spicy, and sweet and sour.

Under the blend of different classes, different tastes, and different products, the cuisine of Xiaohe Gang has formed a distinct flavor and taste that is completely different from other cuisines in Sichuan Gorge Province.

Mahao's Shimen Tangjia cuisine is the first food family in Rongzhou, with a history of nearly 200 years.

The water system of Rongzhou is developed, there are many varieties of river freshness, and there are many mountain treasures and bamboo mushroom ingredients in the surrounding mountains and forests, so Tangjia cuisine is quite the gist of Sichuan cuisine "100 dishes and 100 flavors", with a wide selection of materials and a variety of cooking techniques. In addition to the cold pot fish, there are also many famous dishes that have been absorbed and improved in the surrounding area.

As early as the previous dynasty, the founder of Tangjia cuisine was already a famous chef in Sichuan and Shu. In modern times, Tang Jiacai broke the tradition, recruited disciples, and its prestige and strength swelled dramatically.

The head of Tang Jiacai is one of the few famous chefs of Sichuan cuisine who has been awarded the title of "Master of Cooking" by the Culinary Association in China, and the prestige of the culinary world in Sichuan Gorge Province is still above several leading figures of the second generation of Huangmen, and several of his disciples have become rookies among the superchefs.

Although Ma Hao is only the most angry of the heirs of Tang family cuisine, after all, the signature of Tang family cuisine is full of gold, so as soon as the news of this culinary duel was announced, it attracted the attention of all parties.

Super Wave Weibo

The food blogger "Food Shang Superman", who once sparked the chicken bean curd controversy, first reposted the news of this cooking showdown on his Weibo, and commented below:

"Cold pot fish vs. chicken bean curd, a showdown between a century-old heritage and a creative rookie. Although Fang Yu is talented, the heirs of the food family must not be underestimated, and it is difficult to predict who will win. I've booked my ticket for tomorrow morning, so I'll see you there. ”

Another well-known food blogger "Wild Food Brother" reposted this blog post by "Food Superman", and also expressed his opinion later:

"I once visited the head of the soup with a master chef and had the privilege of tasting the authentic soup dishes. I've traveled far and wide in the food world, but that meal is still at the top of my taste memory.

The chicken bean curd invented by Chef Fang Yu is indeed ingenious and amazing. If Fang Yu faces an ordinary chef in this cooking showdown, I will definitely bet on him to win. But he is facing a disciple of the Tang family, and his hope of winning is very slim, after all, the background of the food family is not what ordinary people can imagine. ”

"Baiwei" magazine

"Editor-in-chief Ou, have you heard, the inventor of chicken bean curd is going to have a culinary duel with the heir of the Tang family's cuisine." A senior editor in charge said to Ou Yang who was passing by.

"Oh, I just saw this message on the Internet." Ou Yang replied casually.

"Who do you think will win, Fang Yu or Ma Hao?"

"Well, it's probably three seven, Fang Yu three Ma Hao seven."

"Hey, don't you really admire that Fang Yu?"

"I'm very optimistic about Fang Yu, if Fang Yu is using chicken bean curd to fight, I will definitely bet on Fang Yu, but unfortunately this cooking showdown has already limited the dishes, it is Qingfeng rice vs. cold pot fish."

"Qingfeng rice is something, I haven't heard of it, it can't be a new invention."

"As far as I know, it is a kind of sweet rice that is restored and improved according to ancient recipes, and in terms of the taste tendency of the Shudu people, Mahao's cold pot fish is obviously superior. Fang Yu has talent, but some experience and skills cannot be invented and perfected by one person in a lifetime. In terms of the breadth and thickness of cooking, Fang Yu is not comparable to the heritage of Tang's cuisine. So this time I think he's hanging. ”

Shu Xianghui

"Bastard, didn't you promise me not to provoke that Fang Yu again." Du Feibai pointed at Du Changfeng and scolded, "What do you see you have done?" Just two days after he went out, he instigated Ma Hao to challenge Fang Yu. Forget it, and still suck those damn things. ”

The more Du Feibai spoke, the more angry he became, and he slapped it on the desk, which frightened Du Changfeng:

"If I hadn't had only one son, you, I would have slapped you to death, do you want me to die and no one will send me to death? Get out, get out of here, I'll be angry when I see you. ”

Saying that, Du Feibai pressed the button on the table, and immediately a big man in black walked in.

"Zhichao, take the young master home, don't let him out without my consent."

"Dad, I know it's wrong, don't lock me up, okay." When Du Changfeng heard that he was going to get him home again, he immediately cried and pleaded.

Du Feibai ignored him, picked up the phone and said to the secretary on standby: "Inform the business department and the public relations department that I want to hold an impromptu meeting." ”

Jincheng Group

Guo Hui finished the regular meeting and walked out of the conference room first, and the secretary immediately handed him a briefing on today's important news.

Guo Hui glanced at it and suddenly stopped.

"The Culinary Showdown at the Expo... I remember that the heir of the Tang family cuisine was invited by Shuxianglou. Hehe, why does Shu Xianghui always find trouble with that young man. ”

The secretary who was following him heard Guo Hui's words and immediately responded:

"Mr. Guo, as far as I know, this culinary duel seems to have been caused by Du Changfeng instigating Ma Hao and Fang Yu to make a bet. Originally, Du Changfeng wanted to hide it from Du Feibai, but he didn't expect the organizing committee of the Expo to attach great importance to this matter and hype it up. The news just came, Du Feibai seemed to have a fire on Du Changfeng, and then immediately held an impromptu meeting, the specific content of which is not yet known. ”

The Vice President for Business Development took over and said:

"Hmph, according to the old fox's habit, he must be ready to push the boat down the river and use this cooking duel to build momentum for their new dishes. If they win this culinary showdown, it is estimated that this way of eating cold pot fish will soon lead a wave of catering boom in Shudu, which is very unfavorable to our expansion plan for middle and low-level consumer groups in the second half of the year. ”

Guo Hui listened and nodded: "Well, Tang family cuisine... It's not good, you have to reconsider your plans for the second half of the year. ”

Guo Hui took two steps forward, then stopped and said to the secretary:

"Send someone to keep an eye on this cooking showdown, and if necessary, you can use our relationship, and be sure not to let the people of Shu Xianghui do anything inside. Just take this opportunity to see if this Fang Yu is worth our solicitation. ”

"Yes, Mr. Guo, I'll do it immediately." The secretary responded.

Summer Garden on the outskirts of Shudu

"Hmm... Xiao Fang wants to fight against human cooking? The old ancestor of the Yellow Gate put down the newspaper in his hand and took off his reading glasses, "Disciple of Tang Jiacai, it's not easy." ”

Chen Yuping served Master Huang the brewed flower tea and responded:

"Well, I met Ma Hao's junior brother Tang Yunfei once last year, and although there was no formal fight, I'm sure his cooking skills are by no means below me. The techniques of Tangjia cuisine are very distinctive, and I think this cooking showdown, Uncle Xiao may be a little difficult to do. ”

"Oh, I really want to see this culinary showdown." Master Huang held the tea bowl and said with a smile, "Just look at how many percent of Brother Yong'an's true inheritance Xiao Fang has." ”

"Master, you still have to wait to watch TV, Shudu TV will go to record the program. If you arrive at the scene, their cooking duel may not be easy, and it will also increase the pressure on Uncle Xiao. ”

Master Huang waved his hand, showing a childlike expression and complaining, "I know, I know, but it's not interesting to wait for the results to come out." Hey, the more retired you are, the less free you are. ”

Chen Yuping hesitated for a moment and suggested to Master Huang:

"Master, I heard that Shuxianglou invited an online anchor named Mu Xueqi to the scene, I'll get a projection and connect it to the computer when I go back, and you can see the live broadcast of the cooking duel in the room."

"Mu Xueqi? It's the little girl who has a very sweet voice, dances beautifully, and can cook. Master Huang suddenly smiled in confusion.

"Yuping, I have an account here, you help me charge it first, and tomorrow I'll brush a few Buddha jumping over the wall for her."

Chen Yuping: "......-_-b"