Chapter 1171 The quantifier is wrong
Shelley and his companions were struck by lightning, as this was different from what they had known.
So, now their wish to find an Imperial who can cook as a daughter-in-law (husband) has gone down the drain?
It's definitely a heart-wrenching feeling.
"Is there really no hope at all?" Xue Yuan asked cautiously.
Jian Yan finally gave a positive answer this time, "There is hope, but only if you can cook!"
Weisen was very excited and said quickly, "I can learn."
Seeing him like this, Jian Yan teased him, "Are you learning how to cook meat?"
Weisen looked at the roast suckling pig on the plate, which was only left with the skeleton, and waved his hand, "That can't be done. I am also willing to learn how to cook leafy vegetables."
"Very good, this cookbook is given to you as a gift!" Jian Yan took a cookbook from a thick stack and handed it over. Weisen stood up, took it with both hands, and opened it with excitement.
Then the expression on his face cracked.
The recipes are well edited and accompanied by pictures. The pictures of the dishes are so colorful, fragrant and delicious that they make people drool. They are really beautiful and really make people want to taste them.
The ingredients needed for the dish, the quantity, how to prepare it and what shape it should be are all written very clearly, so it is easy to see at a glance.
However, what are the quantifiers for "a little" and "appropriate amount" in the seasoning column?
How much does a little amount have to meet the definition of a little, and how much is the right amount?
Weisen was confused. Shelley and the others who took the recipes from Jian Yan like treasures were also confused after looking through the recipes.
There are a few and appropriate amounts throughout the article, so much so that they almost don’t recognize these two words.
"Jane, there's something wrong with your recipe!" Shelley said seriously with a wooden face, closing the recipe book with a snap.
"impossible!"
Jian Yan waved his hand and said affirmatively, "If you have questions, there will be no problem with the recipe. This recipe book is compiled from recipes of more than 20 famous chefs in the empire. It is published by the Imperial Ministry of Culture. There is no way it can be wrong."
“That’s so wrong!”
Weisen shoved the recipe right under Jian Yan's nose, pointed his thick finger at the words "a little" and "an appropriate amount" and said anxiously, "Look, the quantifier is wrong."
"That's right, we Chinese people cook with just a little and in moderation!"
Jian Yan smiled and said, "As for how much is the right amount, there is actually no fixed standard. It all depends on personal taste."
Pushing away Weisen's big hand holding the recipe, she thought for a moment, "Just like you, Weisen, your taste is more salty and spicy, so you can focus on the seasoning when cooking;
Shelley prefers sweet and light flavors, so when adding the ingredients, be gentle and add more sugar;
Xueyuan prefers original flavors, and steamed and boiled dishes are suitable for her.
And Carlisle..."
After a meal, Jianyan had enough time to observe their taste preferences. She talked a lot and finally concluded, "This shows that the two quantifiers 'a little bit' and 'a moderate amount' are not wrong."
The group of people were stunned after hearing this, and the air seemed to be stagnant.
After a moment, Xueyuan exclaimed in amazement, "So that's how it is. The food culture of your Chinese people is so profound!"
Jian Yan was in tears and laughter when he heard it. It was not that profound.
However, because China is a multi-ethnic civilization, each region has its own cultural environment, customs, and even taste preferences, which leads to certain differences in eating habits in different places.
That’s why there are eight major cuisines and countless local snacks.
However, no matter where the differences lie, all Chinese dishes are suitable for a culinary summary, which is - food has no fixed taste, what is palatable is precious!
(End of this chapter)
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