Du Shaojie didn't order wine, but only a portion of rice.
He tasted each of the two dishes and nodded frequently.
[Sauce pork elbow] is a traditional Hunan dish with a long history. It originated in the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty. This dish uses pork elbow as the main ingredient, supplemented with marinade, and is made by the process of braising first and then stewing.
Du Shaojie thinks that the pork elbow is tender and fragrant, fat but not greasy, and very delicious.
"The soul of this dish is the recipe of the marinade, and the difficulty of making it is the control of the heat."
He is an expert. After tasting it, he can basically restore the production process of this dish, but it is difficult to reproduce it perfectly. The problem lies in the "secret recipe", which is almost impossible to crack.
Du Shaojie's situation is a bit special. He can get guidance from the "Hunan cuisine master" and can also try and error without limit.
This is the advantage of the simulated training scene. As long as he wants, he will be able to make it in the end.
However, he cannot guarantee that the taste will be exactly the same as Yuloudong.
He prefers [Spicy Chicken], which is similar to Sichuan spicy chicken in terms of production process and seasoning.
It suits his taste very well.
In Du Shaojie's opinion, it is almost not difficult to replicate the dish [Spicy Chicken].
"I'm so full!"
Du Shaojie put down his chopsticks, rubbed his belly, and felt a little full.
So after leaving the restaurant, he strolled by the river for a while, and then returned to the guesthouse.
If he was shopping all day, he couldn't stand it.
In the evening.
Du Shaojie went out and found a restaurant in a small alley, and ordered a dish of [Spicy River Shrimp] and a vegetable.
Fried river shrimp is also a common dish in Hunan cuisine, and it tastes good.
At night.
Du Shaojie entered the simulation scene and began to make [Sauce Elbow] under the guidance of the Hunan cuisine master.
After repeated attempts, he made rapid progress, and a Du version of [Sauce Elbow] gradually took shape.
But strictly speaking, his replication this time was actually a failure.
There is a big difference between the [Sauce Elbow] he made and the [Yuloudong], and he still can't crack the secret recipe.
Since he can't crack it, he will use his strengths.
Later, he also practiced [Spicy Chicken] for a while, and this dish was easily replicated.
After 100 hours, Du Shaojie withdrew from the simulation scene, consuming 600 exchange points and 12,000 hours, and raised the comprehensive evaluation of the two dishes [Sauce Elbow] and [Spicy Chicken] to the level of "fragrant ten miles away".
Then he extracted a recipe.
After resting for half an hour, he entered the simulation scene again.
He used the recipe he just got to re-simulate the [Sauce Elbow], and the dish he made was very successful, with good color, fragrance and taste, and no worse than the "original" in any aspect.
Because it is not a perfect replica, the prefix of this dish must be added with the two words "Du's".
After spending 200 hours in one night, he was a little tired, but he was still very satisfied.
[Exchange points: 29318 points\49266 points]
[Duration: 348700 hours\872996 hours]
The next day.
Du Shaojie continued his journey of exploring delicious food.
Breakfast and dinner were randomly selected, but lunch must be eaten at "Yuloudong".
For a week in a row, the waiters at Yuloudong began to pay attention to him. This young man is handsome, tall, and has an amazing appetite. He has two or three dishes every day, and they are never repeated.
Several waitresses joked privately that this boy is born well and has no shortage of money, so it is best for him to come every day.
Isn't it pleasing to the eyes?
"What are you guys mumbling about?"
At this time, the chef Wang Qingquan walked in from outside and happened to hear their conversation, so he asked curiously.
Wang Qingquan is about 50 years old. He was promoted to "special first-class chef" last year. He is one of the pillars of Yuloudong.
But he is approachable, and even young employees get along well with him.
"Master Wang, look at that customer over there. He comes here every day at noon and orders two or three different dishes. He has been coming here for a week."
The quick-talking waiter said immediately, and quietly pointed to Du Shaojie.
Wang Qingquan couldn't help but smile. What a big deal. He took a day off today and came to the store for other things, so he prepared to leave immediately.
For the store owner, no one would care if he came here to eat for a week, not to mention a month or a year.
They welcome him, as long as he pays.
Wang Qingquan walked out a few steps, and suddenly remembered something. He stopped and looked at Du Shaojie's side.
The more he looked at it, the more it resembled him, so he simply walked over.
Du Shaojie didn't pay attention at first, but when he saw a man walking towards him, he put down his chopsticks.
"Du Shaojie?"
Unexpectedly, when he walked up to him, the man actually called out his name accurately.
Du Shaojie stood up and looked at the other person carefully, but still didn't recognize him.
"I am, who are you?"
"I am Wang Qingquan, and I work in this store. Master Du, it seems that you didn't remember me. Then let me mention that when you participated in the finals of the [National Youth (Chef) Skills Competition] in Beijing, I was one of the judges."
After Wang Qingquan's reminder, Du Shaojie suddenly realized.
Because he won the "Special Award" in that competition, many judges remembered this young and handsome guy.
However, the status of the contestants and judges is not equal, and Du Shaojie did not remember the appearance of each judge.
"Master Wang, hello! I'm really sorry, I was so nervous during the competition that I couldn't remember what the judges looked like. Please don't be surprised."
The two of them got to know each other well, and then sat down to talk.
Wang Qingquan remembered what the waiter said before, and when he looked at the few dishes left on the table, he had the answer in his mind.
"Master Du, are you here to check out our restaurant? I heard that you come here every day for a week. How is it? Have you gained anything? What do you think of our dishes?"
"I have gained something, but no one has given me any advice, so I can only scratch the surface. Yuloudong is indeed the leader of Hunan cuisine. The quality of the dishes is excellent, and I am very satisfied with them."
Du Shaojie was very generous. He was not going to the kitchen to learn from others. He paid for the meal, so no one could say anything.
Wang Qingquan laughed. He had a deep impression of this young man, but unfortunately they had no contact after the competition.
When they met again today, he felt that he and the other party had a good fate.
"Are you still in the northwest? What level of chef have you reached?"
After all, Wang Qingquan had been a judge for the other party's competition, so he spoke more casually. Du Shaojie briefly talked about his experience in the past few years, only saying that he had contracted the snack bar of the unit, and did not mention the restaurant he opened in Xijiang and Guangdong Province. It is a taboo to talk about deep things when
you are just acquainted with someone . When Wang Qingquan heard that Du Shaojie was already a "special third-level chef", he was a little uneasy. "Young people are really amazing, amazing! By the way, are you interested in Hunan cuisine? If you are interested, I can discuss it with you." Wang Qingquan was attracted by his talent, and at the same time he wanted to have a good relationship with him. Such a young special chef, who dared to contract the snack bar of the unit, has a promising future. Du Shaojie learned that he was not working today, so he asked the waiter to remove the leftovers and ordered two plates and a few bottles of beer. The two ate and talked, and Du Shaojie happened to have some doubts, so he sincerely asked Wang Qingquan for advice. Wang Qingquan knew everything, anyway, they were all theoretical things, not involving core secrets, and he was happy to be a teacher. Now the two are at the same level, even if there are some differences, the difference is limited. After chatting for a while, he was shocked by Du Shaojie's amazing comprehension. Basically, he said a word, and the other party could understand a lot of things, and even draw inferences from one example. "Well, Master Du, I have something to do now. How about we meet again at five o'clock in the afternoon? My family has opened a small restaurant. We can practice and communicate at the same time." The two chatted intensively until a waiter came to call him, and Wang Qingquan hurriedly got up and went to the manager's office. Before leaving, he gave Du Shaojie an address and asked him to go there at five o'clock and continue at that time. Du Shaojie had no objection. He then left "Yuloudong" and went back to the guesthouse to sleep for a while before going to find Wang Qingquan. When he arrived at the place, he saw that the restaurant in Wang Qingquan's family was not small. It had two floors, and it was considered a mid-range restaurant these days. "Are you Master Du? Master Wang has explained that when you arrive, please change your clothes and go directly to the kitchen to find him." The woman who greeted Du Shaojie was about 30 years old, very beautiful, and it was unknown who Wang Qingquan was. Du Shaojie changed into a chef's uniform according to the other party's request, and then walked into the kitchen. "Master Xiao Du, you've come just in time. Let's watch me make this dish [Hair-shredded Beef Tripe]." Wang Qingquan invited Du Shaojie to watch from the side, and then he started to get busy. [Hair-shredded Beef Tripe] is also one of the representative dishes of Hunan cuisine. It is more troublesome to make, and chefs with insufficient skills can't make it at all. Du Shaojie has learned a lot. Master Wang's knife skills are excellent and his skills are sophisticated. He has high requirements for the appearance of dishes, and his overall strength is even better than his master Liao Yongxin. "Master Wang is indeed worthy of being a special first-class chef. Watching you cook not only allows me to learn a lot, but also is a kind of enjoyment." Du Shaojie gave a heartfelt praise and couldn't help but give a thumbs up. He now believes more that it is not okay to always work behind closed doors. If you have time, you should go out and take a look. If he hadn't suddenly decided to come to Xingcheng this time, he might have missed Wang Qingquan. "What dishes is Master Xiao Du good at? Take a look at the order, are you willing to show off your skills?" Wang Qingquan made this [Hair-shredded Beef Tripe] and asked someone to take it away. There is naturally more than one chef in the kitchen. He usually has to work and only comes here when he is on break. Du Shaojie did not refuse. As a chef, he must speak with his work in the end. If he does not show his skills, how can others know his level? The chef level is just a basic expression and cannot completely replace personal ability. (End of this chapter)
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