"Look at these recipes, the simplest dish name is braised beef, and oh, there's also barbecue."
The two huddled together, flipped to the last page, and before the dessert, there was a barbecue dish.
The other guests at the table, unaware of what was going on, elegantly took a sip of red wine, and then nearly choked when they heard that barbecue was also on the menu.
How could such a high-class banquet include barbecue as a snack?
"Really? They even have barbecue?"
"And what about roast duck? What's a roast duck three-piece platter?"
"Why do I feel like these dishes all look like Mr. Lin's cooking?"
After the wedding, everyone moved to the banquet hall to begin the meal.
Originally, everyone was so impressed by the high-class and formal setting that they pretended to enjoy the food and wine, and chatted very politely.
The appearance of down-to-earth braised beef barbecue on the menu actually made everyone feel much more at ease, and they found a bit of the feeling of eating at a banquet.
"The braised beef should be ready soon, I'm really looking forward to it. I wonder how Mr. Lin's cooking will be, given how many people want to try it."
"Oh, is this fish maw?"
Just then, the waiter brought out new dishes.
It's currently in the cold dish stage.
Eight waiters each carried a large white plate with a piece of fish maw on it.
Fish maw is relatively easy to identify; you can tell at a glance.
The guests picked up their chopsticks, took a bite, and all nodded in approval.
Fish maw has a chewy texture, a numbing and spicy flavor, and is very effective at stimulating the taste buds when served cold.
Compared to the previous dishes, which were meant to be eaten in bites each, this piece of fish maw took several bites to finish.
Immediately afterwards, one abalone was served to each person.
The sheer variety of dishes is overwhelming, leaving one wanting more.
If you want to know the details of the dishes, you can ask the waiter what ingredients are used and how they are prepared, which will increase your appetite during the meal.
"This abalone was stewed in broth for two whole days. It's so delicious that you don't need any dipping sauce. You can eat it plain."
After saying that, the man ate half an abalone in one bite.
The chilled texture is different from what everyone imagined. It bursts with juice with every bite. You don't even need to squeeze it; it just flows out as soon as you bite into it. The soft and bouncy texture is no wonder it was stewed for two days. It's so easy to eat.
Everyone at the table ate their fill.
Immediately afterwards, the guests, who had been eating cold dishes for half the day, touched their stomachs and felt a little full!
"I can't take it anymore, I need to eat less, everything is so delicious, I'm going to be full before all the cold dishes are served."
"The portion size isn't large, but there's a lot of vegetables."
Hearing this, the others at the table realized they had been so engrossed in their meal that they had forgotten to leave room for Mr. Lin's food.
For the later dishes, you can only take a bite to taste them. Only if you really like them will you finish them. Otherwise, you'll be full after just the appetizers.
When the braised beef was served, everyone saw that it was served on a whole plate and realized that it was probably made by Boss Lin. Everyone picked it up with their chopsticks very quickly.
One piece per person, the quantity was clearly distributed according to the number of people present, and everyone was quite conscientious.
But when they tasted the beef, everyone at the table was stunned!
No wonder when you ask people who have tasted Mr. Lin's cooking what they think of his dishes, they all reply, "You'll know when you taste them."
Now they finally understand what that sentence means.
Before trying this braised beef, everyone thought the previous dishes were quite delicious, each with its own unique characteristics and flavor.
But when you eat this braised beef...
That dividing line was so clear that they could tell just by taking a bite.
"Holy crap, it's Boss Lin!"
With one bite, the rich aroma of the beef spreads directly in your mouth.
The faint, cool aroma of braised food suddenly materialized the moment the braised beef touched my mouth.
The thick-cut braised beef has a firm texture and a moderate tenderness. The beef parts are firm and do not fall apart, while the tendons are translucent and have a slight chewiness. Together, they offer a texture that is not too difficult to bite through.
Moreover, when you bite into it, it still contains a little bit of meat juice, which is the complete aroma of the braising liquid.
It's incredibly fragrant and delicious. The various spices infuse the beef with its umami flavor, making it even more delicious and irresistible.
As soon as the dish was served, the banquet hall, which was not very quiet before, instantly fell silent, with everyone chewing their food.
After the silence came an even bigger uproar.
The volume of people talking was now, to put it mildly, noisy compared to before.
For a group of people of status and position, it would be almost impossible to make a loud noise at such a banquet.
At this moment, everyone was incredibly excited.
Everyone was talking about this beef.
Everyone's tastes may be different.
But with such exquisite flavor, everyone's taste buds will be conquered, completely conquered by braised beef.
"Yes, this braised beef was made by Mr. Lin himself."
The waiters nearby, seeing the group of wealthy guests so shocked and excited about the delicious food, realized they were no different from them, and their tension eased somewhat.
"I knew it was Boss Lin's cooking. It's so delicious. No wonder President Zhang and President Hu didn't care about their image and went to eat it."
"My goodness, braised beef is such a common dish, I never expected that something so common could surprise me!"
"Absolutely! When you chew it, it has a dry, fragrant texture, and then when you bite into it, it's juicy and moist inside. It's amazing!"
"I've never had such fragrant braised beef before. From now on, if anyone says that the freshest ingredients taste better than seasoned and processed ones, I'll refute them. No matter how fresh the ingredients are, they're all inferior to this braised beef."
"Why is there only one piece? It's gone as soon as I tasted it. Can the waiter bring another plate?"
Even a thick slice of braised beef will be gone in just two or three bites.
We had just experienced the ultimate deliciousness, and before everyone could even savor the sweetness, it was gone.
Who can understand this feeling of sudden loss?
"I'm sorry, sir, all the ingredients have been prepared in the required amount, and there's no more left. There are more dishes prepared by Mr. Lin to come, so you can look forward to them."
Everyone can imagine that the food for this kind of occasion is definitely pre-ordered. It's hard to imagine that it's like in a restaurant where you can order another serving if there's not enough food.
"Now I know why so many people are so fond of this roadside stall. It's because it's so delicious."
"That's right, I feel like I'm so ignorant. I didn't even know there were people in the world whose skills were this good."
"Yes, yes, it tastes really good!"
"This braised beef is absolutely delicious! The braising flavor is rich and has been completely absorbed by the beef, making it very flavorful. The juices from the beef shank are also preserved. It's truly amazing!"
"I'm even more excited for the next dishes. I'm guessing the roast duck was made by Mr. Lin, because I know he used to sell roast duck!"
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