Liu Yihang opened his mouth slightly and said three words: "Lamb skewers!"
The host was taken aback: "Are you sure?"
Liu Yihang nodded.
Wang Jianbin felt a chill run down his spine. How could he possibly know how to make lamb skewers? He had a taste for all the major cuisines in China, but he really didn't know much about lamb skewers. Removing the gamey smell from lamb is a complex skill.
But when the host asked, "Did your assistant guess what you meant?"
He still forced himself to say, "His understanding is very good. Today's theme is 'street talk at night,' and I believe nothing is more fitting than barbecue skewers and beer. The warmth of everyday life is what soothes the human heart." The last sentence was a quote from the wall of Liu Yihang's shop, which he just happened to pick up and use.
The moment Wang Jianbin answered, he suddenly understood what Liu Yihang meant. His family made kebabs, so making small lamb skewers was a piece of cake for them.
He remembered that the Liu family's grilled skewers smelled delicious and tasted just right.
It's a bit embarrassing to have used someone else's success to win a competition, but there's no time to think about it too much right now.
"What a wonderful sense of everyday life, so comforting to the human heart. Looking forward to your works."
"I'd like to ask one more question, little brother, have you ever practiced kung fu?" The host's last question was directed at Liu Yihang.
I asked this on behalf of the audience, because the audience's expectations for Liu Yihang had reached their peak, and they were cheering and applauding the whole time.
Liu Yihang smiled helplessly: "I've only trained my fists and feet specifically, and I exercise regularly, but I don't know kung fu."
"Haha, thank you for giving us such a wonderful performance. Next up is cooking time. We look forward to your collaboration with Chef Wang. Please return to your seats."
Now comes the most crucial moment.
Each chef has one hour to prepare their own dish.
Liu Yihang, as an assistant, can only do basic auxiliary work.
For example, tasks such as chopping vegetables, starting a fire on the grill, helping to skewer the food, and preparing seasonings.
Wang Jianbin immediately cut the lamb ribs he had obtained into long strips and the lamb hind legs into small cubes of the same size. Then, he used the onions, ginger, cilantro, eggs, and other side dishes that Liu Yihang had obtained to treat the lamb to remove the gamey smell.
During this time, Liu Yihang also lit the charcoal on the barbecue grill and let it burn slowly.
Lamb needs to be marinated for at least half an hour to remove the gamey smell and enhance the aroma.
During this time, Liu Yihang and Wang Jianbin need to prepare the other ingredients, and most importantly, the barbecue seasoning.
The task of preparing the barbecue seasoning was assigned to Liu Yihang.
He quietly prepared the best proportions of barbecue seasoning according to his family's recipe, ground it into a fine powder with a mortar and pestle, and then quietly set it aside.
Who would have thought that the most crucial step in making delicious lamb skewers is the ingredients in Liu Yihang's hands, ingredients that even head chef Wang Jianbin himself couldn't concoct?
What seems like the most ordinary step to everyone is actually the key to success.
Wang Jianbin also prepared diced green peppers and sliced onions.
The two of them skewered the lamb together, following the order of a green pepper, a piece of lamb, and a slice of onion. The resulting grilled meat looked appealing, and the taste was well-balanced and not too greasy.
When the two were together, Liu Yihang whispered in his ear that all he needed to do next was to grill it normally, and then sprinkle on the barbecue seasoning after it was cooked.
For a chef, this is something that comes naturally.
Wang Jianbin was forced into this situation; he had no other choice.
This time, he was tricked by the owner of Hongyunlou. At the time, he only said that he would appear on the show to promote the company, cook the dishes well, and help promote Hongyunlou's dishes.
Who knew the competition would turn out like this?
Moreover, their base was destroyed in the very first game, and they even bribed their assistants.
God knows what he felt when he saw the judges' disgusted expressions. He rushed up and took a bite himself, turning the spicy and fragrant Mao Xue Wang into a bowl of sour soup.
He then realized that he had been tricked.
The second match was even more bizarre, with such a trick. If Liu Yihang hadn't been so skilled, he really wouldn't know how to handle the situation, and he almost ruined his reputation.
After this incident, he never wanted to appear on television again.
He's a sentimental person, so he's worked with Hongyunlou for most of his life. This time he's suffered such a big setback, so they'll have to part ways from now on.
With all preparations complete, the lamb marinated to a near-complete consistency, and the fire on the barbecue grill blazing brightly.
There were only about ten minutes left on the big screen.
Chen Keming and his companion across from them were already preparing the plating.
They haven't officially started baking yet.
Liu Yihang gave Wang Jianbin an encouraging look.
Wang Jianbin gritted his teeth, grabbed a handful of lamb skewers, walked to the barbecue grill, and began grilling them with a professional air.
The host then came over to explain: "As you can see, our Master Wang is a slow and meticulous worker; he has just put the lamb skewers on the charcoal grill."
Meanwhile, Chef Chen across from them was finishing up the last bit of work. The exquisite plating looked beautiful, and the tomahawk steak was grilled to perfection, with green and red accents adding a touch of elegance.
We'll wait and see how the match unfolds.
In the last three minutes, Wang Jianbin finally finished grilling the lamb skewers in his hand and sprinkled them all with Liu Yihang's special barbecue seasoning.
In an instant, the entire scene was enveloped in a strange fragrance.
The aroma of spices enhances the flavor of the lamb, and the two combine perfectly. Just smelling it makes your mouth water.
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