Chapter 473 Wu Qiqi First

"Is this stir-fried?"

When Zhan Wang saw Wu Qiqi flipping the wok, he was surprised.

Stir-fried dishes did exist in the Tang Dynasty.

Culinary veterans like James Wang have naturally witnessed this.

The main reason it hasn't become widespread is that iron pots haven't been widely used.

Secondly, there's oil!

There is lard and mutton fat available, but ordinary people can't afford it.

"What does Prince Zhan think of Qi Qi's cooking skills?" Wei Shuyu couldn't help but ask.

"Well……"

Hearing this, Zhan Wang glanced at Wu Qiqi again: "Clumsy technique, weak wok tossing, forgetful, and no control over the heat..."

In short: utter nonsense!

What is that?

I asked you to give your feedback, not to criticize.

What about the dignity of the Imperial Academy's army after you say that?

"James is mistaken."

Wei Shuyu immediately retorted, "As a senior figure in the culinary world, don't you think your words are too sharp?"

"Cooking skills are all about practice makes perfect."

"How can you be so sure she won't become a great chef?"

"In my opinion, she deserves an extra point for having the courage to stand here and compete."

"For a woman to compete, add one point."

"Given his young age, I'll add another point."

"Looking at the dedication and seriousness on her face, it all expresses her love for cooking... She deserves another point."

"besides……"

Wei Shuyu blew a string of notes.

In short, this deserves extra points!

LeBron James was stunned.

I know you know her, but I wouldn't be so biased towards her, would I?

"What Doctor Wei says makes sense."

LeBron nodded: "But this is a game, and in the end, it's all about how delicious the food is."

"I admire her attitude, but no matter how hard she tries, she can't win the championship if she can't cook good dishes."

"On the other hand, the cook in front of her was unhurried and skillful, clearly deep in thought..."

LeBron James then offered his rebuttal and offered examples.

But before he could finish speaking, Wei Shuyu interrupted him again...

"No, no, no..."

Wei Shuyu shook his head: "The cooking competition is not just about who can cook the best dishes!"

"Just like that 'hunger' dish you made back then."

Um?

James paused for a moment.

He frowned and pondered for a moment before saying, "Could it be that this girl's fried rice has some special feature?"

"nature."

Wei Shuyu smiled and said, "Did you see the oil that Qiqi poured in?"

Oil?

LeBron frowned.

He really didn't pay attention to that.

With so many contestants, he couldn't possibly focus solely on Wu Qiqi.

"This is called vegetable oil!"

Wei Shuyu smiled and said, "With it, stir-fries in the Tang Dynasty's culinary world will gradually flourish."

You mean cooking oil?

"That's right."

"After the competition, Qiqi will reveal the recipe for this vegetable oil to the public."

After Wei Shuyu said that, King Zhan's mind softened.

Compared to one person benefiting.

It will benefit all people under heaven.

The difference in quality is immediately apparent.

"How did Physician Wei know that Wu Qiqi was using vegetable oil?" King Zhan suddenly asked.

Wei Shuyu did not reply.

He kept his eyes down, seemingly lost in thought, as if he'd never even spoken to LeBron James.

What do you mean by not saying anything?

"Cough cough..."

Wang Yin coughed and whispered to King Zhan, "King Zhan, Wu Qiqi is Doctor Wei's betrothed."

What?

LeBron James was so angry that his beard stood on end.

Son of a bitch.

I was wondering why you went to all that trouble to praise Wu Qiqi.

So it turns out she's your wife!

If you have this relationship, just say so directly. Why do you have to pretend and make me give you my opinion?

After I gave you my feedback, you were still upset and started yelling at me?

What are you doing?

Are you taking advantage of the old man not recognizing your wife?

"Time's up!"

The competition ended when the manager of Cuiyunju struck the gong.

"Please, everyone, have a taste..."

The maids brought the dishes to the judges' table, and Wei Shuyu couldn't help but feel his mouth water.

"The first dish, its fragrance travels a thousand miles!"

It's actually just wontons.

The moment the lid was lifted, steam filled the air, carrying the aroma of fresh scallions.

"It leaves a pleasant aftertaste, is smooth and refreshing, and has a decent flavor."

"Thin skin and plenty of meat, excellent quality."

"Using shrimp as filling to lock in the freshness of the wontons is a good idea!"

Several people then offered their comments.

"It's acceptable."

Wei Shuyu smiled and gave it a good review.

He doesn't offer reviews; he only knows whether it tastes good or not.

"The second one, Three Yangs Bring Prosperity."

Wei Shuyu glanced at it and saw that it was boiled mutton.

"Huh? There's no mutton smell?"

"Using cloves, cardamom, nutmeg, and perilla to remove the mutton's gamey smell gives the mutton a unique flavor, which is great."

"Cooked but not mushy, it's best when simmered over low heat!"

"The heat control, patience, and meticulousness have all been perfected to the extreme; this mutton is almost flawless."

Wei Shuyu was stunned by the comments from the others.

How could you tell that from the taste?

Thinking about it, Wei Shuyu picked up a few more pieces of mutton and started eating.

I even took a sip of soup.

"Dr. Wei."

Just then, King James suddenly spoke up.

"What's wrong?"

"There are still more than a dozen servings left. If you eat too much, you won't be able to finish," Zhan Wang reminded him.

This is a major taboo for a referee.

If you eat too much at the beginning, you might become unfair later.

"oh."

Wei Shuyu reluctantly put down his chopsticks.

"Next up... Golden Egg Fried Rice."

Wu Qiqi brought her fried rice with eggs to the stage.

The moment the lid was lifted, it was nothing special.

"..."

But the referees couldn't wait to pick up a mouthful of rice with their chopsticks.

Then he licked it with his tongue.

It's so oily!

Then I picked it up and tasted it.

The taste wasn't as delicious as I had imagined, but it was still better than most dishes from the Tang Dynasty.

This fried rice is already on the waiting list.

"May I take a look at this oil?" King James suddenly asked.

Wu Qiqi did not answer.

Instead, he glanced at Wei Shuyu.

Only after seeing Wei Shuyu nod did he take out a small porcelain bottle from his backpack.

The moment the porcelain bottle was opened, the group couldn't help but take a deep breath.

The unique aroma of vegetable oil captivated them.

"This aroma of oil should only exist in heaven."

"It truly lives up to its reputation as the most delicious seasoning; the aroma alone is enough to make one linger."

"May I ask what this oil is made of?"

Wu Qiqi glanced at Wei Shuyu again.

Wei Shuyu nodded.

"This is made from rapeseed seeds!"

Brass seeds?

The three referees exchanged a glance.

cheap!

It's cheaper than I imagined!

Both the flowers and leaves of rapeseed are edible, so many people near Chang'an grow it.

Now even these seeds can be used to make oil; it's truly making the most of everything!

The three of them offered a few words of praise.

Continue the competition and comment on other dishes.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the exciting moment has arrived!"

The manager of Cuiyunju Restaurant shouted from the high platform: "Next, our King Zhan will reveal the champion of this cooking competition!"

LeBron James walked onto the platform...

"Based on our unanimous comments."

"The winner of this cooking competition is Wu Qiqi's Golden Egg Fried Rice!"

The entire room fell silent.

There were no surprises.

Even if she had a problem, she wouldn't say it; after all, she was Doctor Wei's wife.

"A cover-up!"

Li Chongyi immediately jumped out again: "King Zhan, I respect your character."

"But she only had an egg and rice, how did she deserve first place?"

Many of the cooks were also dissatisfied.

They idolize LeBron James and trust his judgments.

But they believe LeBron will definitely provide an explanation.

"Please let me finish."

King Zhan said nonchalantly, "What do you all think is the true nature of a cook?"

The cooks whispered among themselves.

But no answer was received.

"The essence of a chef is to provide delicious food for all people."

"The food is delicious, enough for one person."

"And what Wu Qiqi made was food for all the people of the world!"

What?

An egg and rice can have this effect.

"Let me be frank."

"What Wu Qiqi made wasn't food, it was oil!"

"A raw material that can be used by people all over the world!"