The words were out of their mouths when they froze, their bewildered expressions clearly showing:
"This is clearly a fish dish with a very mild flavor, how can it taste like Sichuan peppercorn fish?"
"This fish isn't bland at all; it's just right."
"My tongue's gone numb from eating this fish, how come it tastes bland now?"
...
Only the member of the culinary club who ate three bites knew the truth. He slowly whispered, "This Three Delicacies Boneless Fish is divided into the head, middle, and tail sections, with the flavors increasing in intensity. When eating the part below the head, the fish flavor is fresh and mild, seasoned with ham and winter bamboo shoots, with little fish meat. When eating the middle section, it is seasoned with shrimp, mushrooms, and chicken, absorbing the rich beer broth, fully showcasing the characteristics of carp, making it tender, chewy, and sweet. When eating the tail section, the addition of pork belly, along with the marinating of spices such as Sichuan peppercorns and black pepper before cooking, elevates it to another level compared to the middle section. This is the Three Delicacies Boneless Fish with its distinct three layers."
so……
The fish head tastes bland, the middle part tastes just right, and the tail tastes rich.
One fish can satisfy almost all kinds of diners' tastes.
What an ingenious three-delicacy boneless fish dish!
He finally understood why He Jing had reacted so strongly earlier; it was a bold and successful experiment.
Hearing this, the chefs at Ziyang Grand Hotel were even more confused. They tasted the three parts of the boneless fish as he suggested and found it to be true. They immediately felt immense respect for He Jing.
To put so much thought and effort into a single fish and successfully improve it, she must have put in a lot of hard work behind the scenes. She is truly a master chef.
Du Xi then tasted the remaining two parts, her expression changing drastically. She had never imagined that the Three Delicacies could be prepared this way, but…
Du Xi's expression hardened: "Even so, you still can't beat me."
Her braised perch in sour soup is delicious without any fancy preparation.
At this point, the chefs at Ziyang Grand Hotel perked up. Seeing a glimmer of hope in preserving their prestigious reputation, they quickly spoke up for He Jing, saying:
"Everyone has their own taste, but I think this boneless fish with three kinds of seafood is even more delicious."
"That's right. Although we haven't tried your spiny perch, this boneless fish with three kinds of seafood is already the best in the world in terms of its preparation."
"I think we should stop arguing and just decide by voting."
...
Without a doubt, the Ziyang Grand Hotel has more chefs than the Miaoshi Society's underlings.
The members of the Wonderful Food Club, who had eaten He Jing's fish, were also unconvinced: "Why? You're trying to cheat us!"
Du Xi also said unhappily, "Please take a bite of my nine-spined perch before you speak."
Winning should be done honorably and fairly.
Little did she know, this was the moment He Jing had been waiting for. She turned her head to look at He Zhou and gave him a smiling look. He Zhou took the opportunity to pick up his chopsticks and take a bite of Du Xi's thorny perch. The sourness and freshness of the perch could not be masked even as it gradually cooled down.
But this did not stop He Zhou from firmly remembering the taste and making a clear judgment on Du Xi's skill and timing in making this dish.
Seeing a small spoonful of tender beef and peas that hadn't been touched, he also stuffed it into his mouth...
Oh, I see.
He Zhou closed his eyes and reviewed the steps they took to cook.
The result is no longer important. He Jing smiled slightly and said, "I also think that Miss Du Xi's nine-spined perch is tastier. I will vote for Miss Du Xi. If I lose, I will keep my promise and never set foot in the culinary world again."
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