Chapter 65: Grain and Fish Powder: The aroma of grains and fish intertwined and lingered. ...

In an instant, a crowd of people surged.

A scholar in a long gown was agile and was the first to pull out the banknotes from his pocket, shouting urgently, "Boss, you have instant noodles, right? Sell them to me!"

He stared intently at the cargo on the wooden cart.

"I have been waiting for a long time. Brother, you cannot take my love away from me." The other candidate was unwilling to be outdone. His face flushed, fearing that he would not be able to win.

The two of them seemed gentle and polite, but at this moment they started to pull each other.

"Everyone line up in order and don't cut in line." Guizhier said in a clear voice with a smile on her face.

She arranged the stall in an orderly manner.

The traditional Laotan pickled cabbage-flavored noodles are mouth-watering, while the highly acclaimed fresh shrimp and fish noodles perfectly blend the sweetness of shrimp and the freshness of crab. The thick tomato and beef brisket noodles are even more sweet and sour.

In addition, Guizhier has also launched two new fast food products.

Instant coffee - a must-have for refreshing the mind.

Brew lotus root powder - it has a delicate and smooth taste and is enough to fill you up.

"Why is the purchase limited? Send someone to tell the young master that we can't buy it all." The servants of the dandy boy couldn't get in line and stamped their feet in frustration.

The order to buy all the goods could not be carried out.

"Two servings of hot and sour noodles and two packets of coffee, please take them." Guizhier counted the money very quickly.

Ordinary scholars only tried to buy some instant noodles, but the students from the northern border had already seen Guizhier's cooking skills. Although they had never heard of the concept of "coffee", they bought it without hesitation.

The chef from Cuiyuanlou on the stage lost his temper, with veins bulging slightly on his forehead.

He put the shredded white radish into the pot and blanched it. The fish bone soup has been stewed until it is thick. Now he adds onions, ginger and garlic to season it, and the shad noodles are about to be served.

But all the limelight was stolen by Guizhier!

"How ridiculous!" The highly respected yellow-haired old man, acting as the referee, was also very dissatisfied. "A cooking competition is no joke."

Upon seeing this, the person in charge of Cuiyuan Tower had a gleam in his eyes and a sinister smile on his lips.

"Sending apprentices to fight would be one thing," he fanned the flames, "but now they're teaming up with the scholars to disrupt the situation and profit from it."

The pressure was passed on to the stage, and the two apprentices in the braised food shop were like baby birds in the rain, feeling aggrieved.

The bean sprout boy's eyes were red and tears were welling up in them.

Witnessing the silent insults from the kitchen helper across the street, he had no choice but to fend for himself.

When the scraper touches the body of the black fish, a rustling sound is heard, which is the scales rubbing against the blade. After opening the belly, take out the intestines and gills and clean them.

The boy grabbed the fish and used a knife to cut it from the tail to the head.

Once in Cuiyuan Building, the impetuous people just wanted to learn how to cook shad.

However, most fish preparation methods are based on basic skills. When you learn and observe more while assisting the master chef, you can apply what you have learned to other situations.

There are no unique techniques.

There is nothing special about the bean sprout boy, except that he has skilled hands.

He took out the backbone of the black fish, touched it with his hands, and removed the hard fish bones.

The food preparation process must not be sloppy.

"If cooking is so slow, why not just start from growing rice!" A servant hired by Cuiyuan Tower in the crowd started to make noises and laugh.

After all, the shad noodles opposite have already been served on the table.

The soup is milky white, the color is like solidified fat, and it is steaming hot.

The gourmet in the judging seat took a light bite, and the fish meat melted like silk, and the tender taste instantly captured the taste buds.

"Not bad, it's about 70% of the master chef's skills." The gourmet nodded reservedly.

The rich fish oil melted into soup. The yellow-haired old man, representing the famous chef, took a sip and said nothing.

"Hilsa shad is precious, and it is rare to find one so fresh, not to mention that it is cooked so skillfully and has both good color and fragrance." The dignitaries standing behind Cuiyuan Tower summarized the statement.

Victory is almost certain.

Although the popularity among the people still accounts for a certain proportion in the ratings, Cuiyuanlou has already bribed "undercover" agents with silver bills to queue up for tasting.

The shad, which was delivered urgently over a distance of 200 kilometers, was very expensive, and the few people who could get it were lucky enough to get half a noodle and a sip of soup.

"Delicious, delicious!" Tuoer praised it repeatedly before he even figured out the taste.

At this time, the two apprentices in the braised food shop finally finished their work.

"Even an ugly bride needs to meet her parents-in-law, so she'd better present them quickly." The person in charge of Cuiyuan Tower curled his lips, "The winner will be decided soon."

If I had known that the opponent was so vulnerable, there would be no need for a best-of-three match.

Five-grain fish meal is also an innovative dish.

At first glance, the rice noodles of different colors are clearly visible in the bowl. The glutinous rice is as white as jade, and the black rice is hazy and ethereal, all emitting a faint rice aroma.

In the setting sun, it looks like a colorful painting.

When you smell it, you can smell the rich aroma of fish, with the scent of rivers, lakes and seas.

The fish head lies quietly on it, and the fried fish pieces are golden, tempting people to explore its wonderful taste.

Everyone in the judges' seat put the rice noodles into their mouths and chewed them gently a few times.

"It's smooth and refreshing, the soup has just the right amount of saltiness and freshness, and it's also very chewy." The gourmet leaned back slightly and let out a satisfied sigh.

The yellow-haired old man frowned slightly, as if trying to capture the fleeting taste, and his lips moved slightly.

The main flavor of the fish soup is mellow, while the aroma of grains is like the morning mist in the forest.

It is faint but lingering, intertwined with the fragrance of fish.

"Anyone who buys instant noodles from me can try the five-grain fish meal for free." Guizhier only said this.

The woman smiled happily and looked confident.

"Hua La." Upon hearing this, the huge group of scholars rushed to the stage to line up.

The raw materials used for five-grain fish meal are common grains, and snakehead fish are freshwater fish that live in areas with lush aquatic plants. The overall cost is not high.

Although the two apprentices worked slowly, they accomplished a lot!

They prepared the dishes carefully according to Guizhi'er's previous instructions, and now served bowls of fish powder to the candidates for free.

"Little brother, please give me a few more spoonfuls!" The candidates who had just finished the first exam looked disheveled, as if they had just been released from prison.

The moment I tasted the fish meal, I couldn't help but gobble it up.

So delicious and fragrant!

Their eyes sparkled with surprise and they couldn't help but be overjoyed. Compared with the dry food they brought from the Imperial Examination Hall, this rice noodle was a godsend.

A bowl of hot soup leaves a lingering fragrance on your lips and teeth.

"What a mess! Is this a chef's competition or just a stall?" The person in charge of Cuiyuan Tower looked nervous as he saw the situation was getting worse. "This is outrageous!"

The shills he bribed were all drowned in the huge crowd.

Conspiracy, this must be the conspiracy of that young lady!

Seeing that everyone was eating up the food in no time, the bean sprout boy finally showed a shy smile.

The chefs all thought that the master chef had a secret recipe, but they didn't know that whoever listened carefully to his instructions would inherit the master's legacy.

He is a professional when it comes to cooking fish.

The girl with ponytail also has a rosy face, like a ripe apple.

"Miss Gui is right, we can do it alone!" Although she is not a chef, she has studied the method of kneading dough carefully and is very excited.

"Now let me announce the results of the first round of this cooking competition. The winner is—"