The Cheat Emperor of the Culinary World

Chapter 414: Chapter 408: Making a Name Through Taste (Double-Length Chapter)

Luo Rang has been navigating the social world for over twenty years, and he has a keen eye for people; he knows that Fu Yu is the kind of person who says what he means, truly capable.

Such a person, if they announce something, you can bet it’s highly reliable.

He said he formulated an improved classic sauce, which means it’s already a success with very impressive results!

Thinking of this, Luo Rang felt immense curiosity.

To make improvements on a classic sauce, how exactly do you do that?

Unable to help himself, Luo Rang inquired, ”Chef Fu, what’s the flavor of your improved sauce?”

When it comes to flavors, unless you taste it yourself, it’s impossible to describe it accurately with words.

Fu Yu was just about to respond when suddenly Zhang Jinyu exclaimed, ”Chef Fu! They’re starting to eat the dishes from our restaurant!”

While turning over the seafood on the grill one by one, Fu Yu kept an ear out for the sound coming from his phone.

In the livestream room.

Bo Ming spoke eloquently, ”Though I don’t have much expertise in the culinary field, from what I just heard from Xiao Xiao and Brother Hua, I’ve gained some understanding.”

”In fact, the cooking method for barbecue is basically the same across different styles, and the trick to seasoning sauces is the key to success or failure. Instead of gathering various recipes to improve culinary skills, it might be better to learn and understand the principles of sauce preparation.”

At this point, Feng Xiaoxiao was full of admiration for Bo Ming.

This person is truly formidable, whether in terms of thinking or control over the audience; he’s extremely impressive.

Look at how that statement hits the nail right on the head about the importance of sauces, yet it’s not difficult to understand at all.

In the livestream’s comment section, fans started leaving comments and sending gifts in unison again.

The tower that almost toppled earlier now stood firmly once more.

It’s no wonder that person could become the nation’s top influencer!

You can’t help but be convinced!

Bo Ming picked up his chopsticks, naturally moving the activity to the tasting of the final takeaway barbecue.

”Qianlima’s seafood barbecue is definitely worth a try. The previous four flavors were very good; I wonder what kind of taste experience this final barbecue will bring us.”

As with the previous four takeout orders, the first layer of the delicate wooden lunchbox was laid out with grilled peacock fish and abalone.

Though each dish was only lightly tasted to judge them, after trying dishes from seven restaurants, by this time, the stomach was nearly half full.

There was less eagerness to taste the first bite of food and more of a calm composure.

Bo Ming first picked up a piece of peacock fish with his chopsticks and put it into his mouth.

Upon discovering that this seafood barbecue still had the classic flavor, Bo Ming, imitating Brother Hua’s demeanor, carefully observed this barbecue.

It’s said that if you’re not in the same industry, you won’t understand it. While listening, it didn’t seem like much, but when it comes to putting it into practice, the differences become apparent.

Brother Hua could tell at a glance that this seafood barbecue was slightly different from the previous one.

Yet even after looking for a while, Bo Ming couldn’t see any difference in the seafood barbecue before him, which looked almost identical in plating even to the previous one.

But when he took a bite, Bo Ming’s chewing paused, his eyebrows unconsciously raised, and then he quickly chewed twice. Before the fish in his mouth was swallowed, the next second his chopsticks had reached out again to pick up another piece of fish, ready to eat the next bite as soon as he was done swallowing.

Seeing Bo Ming’s reaction, Feng Xiaoxiao was a bit speechless. Is this peacock fish really that delicious?

Curious, she picked up a piece and put it into her mouth as well.

”This grilled peacock fish is amazing!”

Having tasted it earlier, Brother Hua couldn’t help but praise it.

Bo Ming nodded in agreement, ”Indeed, is this the classic flavor? It tastes completely different!”

In the area of culinary critique, Feng Xiaoxiao is a professional.

She tasted the grilled peacock fish carefully, then earnestly evaluated, ”This barbecue seems to be, as Teacher Bo said, an improved classic flavor. That is, it has been re-formulated based on the classic sauce.”

”The taste has hints of cumin and sesame, but you don’t get that gritty feeling. Also, there’s a hint of lemongrass and garlic water; the sweet and spicy flavors complement each other subtly, making it taste very fresh. The quality of the peacock fish is excellent, perfectly handled without being gutted, yet with no hint of fishiness.”

Feng Xiaoxiao praised, ”Personally, I feel that tonight, this grilled peacock fish was truly astounding!”

While listening, Brother Hua picked up a piece of grilled abalone with his chopsticks and tasted it carefully.

”Hey, you guys should try this abalone. It seems to be the same sauce, but why does the taste change when the ingredient is switched to abalone?”

Upon hearing this, both Bo Ming and Feng Xiaoxiao each picked up a piece to taste.

As Brother Hua said, though it should be the same flavor, the grilled abalone’s sauce tasted stickier and much richer.

In fact, the abalone’s flavor naturally carries a slight salty taste of seawater and a hint of fishiness, with its flavors not being very prominent.

The spices in baking enhance the taste.

But this grilled abalone managed to perfectly present abalone’s subtle and rich flavors, tasting fragrant, smooth, and with delicate, tender meat.

Because it was grilled, it had a chewy texture with a rich, fresh flavor.

Bo Ming thought the grilled abalone was very tasty, but to him, it seemed like a different flavor; it didn’t have the intense grilled fish aroma he tasted with the peacock fish.

However, according to Brother Hua, these two dishes should have been grilled using the same sauce.

Not being particularly skilled in culinary criticism, Bo Ming didn’t want to show himself up.

He naturally shifted the topic to Feng Xiaoxiao, asking for her systematic review.

”Xiao Xiao, what do you think?”

Feng Xiaoxiao agreed with Brother Hua’s analysis but added a note: ”When you taste it, indeed, the same sauce was used, but the different flavors in grilling come from the chef adjusting the amount of sauce according to the ingredient’s taste.”

By now, Brother Hua also understood and with a smile said, ”Exactly! The peacock fish is naturally delicious, so the sauce was just lightly brushed on to enhance the flavor. But abalone is naturally mild and slightly fishy, hence, the sauce was used abundantly, resulting in a rich and delicious flavor.”

Through their evaluation, Bo Ming also realized the difference.

Indeed, one had a heavier taste while the other was more refreshing and delicious.

The three of them took small bites and continued tasting the second layer of dishes in the food box.

Unlike the previous four servings of grilled sea prawns, which were either wrapped thickly in sauce or filled with dense garlic paste,

these prawns were translucent, without sauce on the shells, just a light layer applied inside the split back.

But upon tasting, an indescribable aroma immediately hit, with a sweet lingering taste in the mouth. This flavor was like a fresh, elegant young lady that was irresistible.

This time, even Feng Xiaoxiao could not control her expression; she skillfully peeled off a shrimp shell, placing the tender shrimp into her mouth.

After finishing one, she couldn’t help but reach for another.

This time, the six prawns were divided among the three of them, not a bit was left.

And the remaining grilled squid was heavily sauced, but the squid itself was incredibly fresh, resulting in a rich sauce that was very satisfying with each bite.

The last dish, charcoal-grilled oysters, was almost grilled with their own juice, because the taste was full of the unique aroma and freshness of the oyster meat.

Only upon chewing could you faintly taste the subtle flavor of charcoal mixed with cumin; without careful tasting, you’d only feel the bursting satisfaction of the oyster juiciness in the mouth, as if experiencing life’s beautiful simplicity.

The faint sauce seemed to serve as an embellishment to decorate the dish.

The entire dish was delectable and flavorful.

To utilize a sauce to such a unique degree really shows the chef’s culinary expertise!

This seafood barbecue is truly amazing!