Chapter 1751 - 1752: The Final Dish

Lin Xian and the others were momentarily stunned, then immediately understood.

Zhao Hui actually used beef tendon to replace rice noodles, to make stir-fried beef noodles!

This is

a bold idea!

Even Liao Jie, who was focused on carving tofu, involuntarily paused slightly.

Uncle Zhong warily said, "It seems Zhao Hui and we had the same thought, for the last dish, everyone

wants to be original!"

"He replaced noodles with beef tendon, while we used tofu to replace monkey brains, interesting! Let's see whose

skills are better!" Liao Jie's eyes were filled with a fighting spirit.

Both sides had the same idea, they both wanted to do something unique with the final dish.

Since the ideas are the same, then they must compete with real strength.

As time ticked by, the aroma in the hall became more and more intense.

Lin Xian clearly saw Zhang Zhicheng standing under the scoreboard, swallowing his saliva several times.

This guy had been craving tonight.

As the president of the Yang City Food Association, he usually ate a lot of delicious food.

But in all honesty, he had never tasted such a high-class meal in his entire life before tonight.

Ingredients costing tens or even hundreds of thousands, he hadn't even dared to think about them before.

What an eye-opener!

Although he couldn't taste it, at least he gained a new topic to chat about later.

Tonight's experience, he reckoned he could boast about for a lifetime.

At this moment, Zhao Hui opened a bottle of Hennessy Brandy and poured it over the raw noodles on the plate.

Once ignited, the entire plate was suddenly engulfed in flames.

"Sizzle sizzle"

With the crackling sound of grease, the aroma of roasted meat mixed with the fragrance of the alcohol wafted up.

Zhao Hui smiled slightly and said, "Ladies and gentlemen, please taste my crispy non-stir-fried raw noodles!"

Yan Xiaoman sniffed a few times with her little nose, exclaiming, "Wow, it smells amazing!"

"Indeed, it smells very good!"

Lin Xian nodded in agreement.

Dry stir-fried raw noodles cooked quickly in a wok have their own unique aroma.

The fresh scent of vegetables, the fragrance of Hennessy, and the char aroma of beef tenderloin, all these aromas

intensify one's appetite.

Dry stir-fried raw noodles seem simple, but they actually test a chef's skill profoundly.

Oil can't be too much, otherwise, it will be greasy.

If there's too little oil, it will seem too dry.

Soy sauce shouldn't be too thick, otherwise, it will be too salty, if too little, it will be bland.

Every strand of raw noodles should have a uniform color, and when picked up, the bottom of the plate must still look clean as new,

without a trace of grease.

Only by achieving these conditions can it be called a true non-stir-fried raw noodle.

And not only did Zhao Hui achieve this, but he also did a trick with this dish.

It goes without saying, how superb his culinary skills are.

Lin Xian flashed a slight smile at Yan Xiaoman beside him, motioning for her to "five" to start eating.

Seeing this, Yan Xiaoman responded with a sweet smile, then picked up her chopsticks.

Lin Xian also picked some up and put them into his mouth.

The crispy texture didn't disappoint, it was crunchy at the entrance, and the rice noodles made from beef tendon were not only delightfully chewy and more elastic than regular

noodles, the texture elevated it to a higher level.

Combined with the tender beef tenderloin, it was incredibly delicious.

Zhao Hui's oil control was very precise, neither greasy nor dry.

Moreover, a characteristic of beef tendon is that it becomes more fragrant the longer you chew it.

By the end of the chewing, the mouth was full of flavor.

Yan Xiaoman let out a soft exclamation, speaking indistinctly, "So fragrant, so tasty!"

Lin Xian indulgently smiled and said "If you like it, eat more!"

Beside him, Hou Cheng put down his chopsticks and exclaimed, "What a crispy stir-fried raw noodle, truly promising youth!

Lin Jianjun also voiced his praise: "If Liao Jie Master's crystalline stuffed yellow croaker brought out

the supreme freshness, then this crispy stir-fried beef noodle pushed the aroma to the limit, impressive!"

This crispy stir-fried beef noodle truly was delicious, Hou Cheng and the other two unexpectedly indulged in several more servings.

A plate of beef noodles was quickly devoured cleanly.

Seeing this scene, Zhao Hui's face showed a look of pride.

Zhang Zhicheng reminded, "Now, please have the three judges give their scores!"

This time, Hou Cheng and the others all gave unprecedentedly high scores.

Finally, totaling 296 points!

This score was already extremely impressive, also the highest score at the moment.

On the other side, Liao Jie had also plated his dish.

Compared to the previously beautifully plated dishes, this one seemed utterly plain, even

ugly...

In the pristine white plate, there was only one piece of tofu carved into a monkey brain, and nothing else

to be seen.

But there was no denying it, Liao Jie's carving skills were undoubtedly amazing!

The tofu monkey brain he carved was lifelike, even many minute details were clearly discernible.

"Ladies and gentlemen, please enjoy my red oil monkey brain!"

Liao Jie scooped up a ladle of boiling hot oil, then poured it over the tofu monkey brain.

Soon, a server pushed a cart over.

This time, Lin Xian didn't immediately start eating, instead, he first carefully observed the tofu monkey

brain on the plate.

Hou Cheng and the others did the same, and after admiring it, Lin Jianjun gave a thumbs up and praised,

"Liao Jie Master's carving skill is truly exceptional."

The whole monkey brain was like a piece of art, astonishing everyone.

To have carved a soft, easily broken piece of tofu to this degree, as the whole nation might not even have

many who could do it.

Even Yan Xiaoman, who was always engrossed in eating, couldn't resist taking out her phone to snap several

photos.

After admiring the carving, Lin Xian smiled, "Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final dish, let's savor it together

!"

With that, the five of them picked up the shared spoons and served themselves a portion.

Once the tofu monkey brain was in his mouth, Lin Xian was completely stunned.

There wasn't a trace of tofu flavor, instead, it was an unprecedented umami taste.

This umami was unique, it had an indescribable sensation.

He hadn't tasted monkey brains before, so he didn't know if this was the taste of monkey brains, but undoubtedly,

the flavor was incredibly delicious.

Hou Cheng and the other two remained silent, their expressions serious as they savored each bite.

After a while, Zhang Zhicheng spoke up, "Please have the three judges give their scores!"

At that moment, all attention in the room was focused on Lin Jianjun and the other two.

This high-stakes gamble, who won or lost, all depended on the score of this one dish.

To everyone's surprise, Lin Jianjun and the other two began to discuss quietly among themselves.

Their voices were too low, Liao Jie and Zhao Hui couldn't hear them clearly at all.

But Lin Xian and Yan Xiaoman, hear everything clearly.

However, their attention was entirely not on this, now they were concentrating on savoring

the tofu monkey brain.

Liao Jie and the other two, their expressions immensely anticipated.

This competition was crucial for Guan Ping; losing meant dishonor to the ancestral recipes of their Niu Sect,

and Uncle Zhong truly didn't know how he would face his late master.

Liao Jie clenched his fists tightly, his breathing becoming heavier.

Even though he had great confidence in his red oil monkey brain, Zhao Hui's performance was comparably excellent,

he had no certainty of winning or losing in his mind.

Finally, Lin Jianjun and the other two gave out their scores.

Total score: 297 points!

When the score appeared, tears streamed down Uncle Zhong's face, while Liao Jie and Gao Jianxiang excitedly hugged each

other.

On the other side, Zhao Hui's expression was extremely sullen, at several points wanting to speak, but ultimately he held back.

Losing the competition by merely one point, anyone would feel aggrieved.

Seeing this, Lin Jianjun said, "Chef Zhao Hui's crispy stir-fried raw noodles reached the level of returning to basics, showcasing extraordinary culinary skills. However, I personally feel that Chef Liao Jie's red oil

monkey brain is slightly better! Honestly, to make the taste and feel of monkey brains from a piece of tofu,

is truly unprecedented!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a long-lost system prompt sounded in Lin Xian's mind.

""

"Congratulations to the host for completing the fourth task!"

[Imperial Banquet]

Task first round completed! Evaluation: S

Task second round completed! Evaluation: A

Task third round completed! Evaluation: S

Task fourth round completed! Evaluation: S

Task progress: 100%

"Congratulations on completing the hidden task [Imperial Banquet]!"

"Calculating rewards..."