Food starts with noodles

Xu Zhuo calmed down, and methodically made tofu mixed with shallots.

He uses the northern method, which is to blanch the tofu, then pour sesame oil and other seasonings on it, crush the tofu with a spoon, and then sprinkle chopped green onion to form a shape.

This step is simple to say, but the effect Xu Zhuo made is very unusual.

After all, there is the blessing of the plate-setting skills, and it takes a lot of time to cook this dish.

Naturally, it will be handy.

On the rostrum, several old men were discussing Xu Zhuo's craftsmanship.

"Regardless of the taste, this quickness should make him qualify...Master Guo, who is this kid? He represented you in the Wangyuelou competition, but he doesn't seem to know the chef of Wangyuelou."

Among the contestants in the competition, there are several chefs from Mochizuki Tower.

There are many branches, and the apprentices over there want to participate in the competition, so the shop will naturally not stop them.

But Xu Zhuo, who represented the main store, had no communication with these people. The old men on the stage had never seen Xu Zhuo when they visited Moon Tower before.

Therefore, they were very curious about Xu Zhuo's identity.

Guo Shuying didn't want to expose Xu Zhuo's identity.

After all, this child is Xu Jimin's grandson, and he bears the label of Shandong cuisine.

If the old men on the stage knew that he was the descendant of Shandong cuisine, they would choose to eliminate Xu Zhuo anyway, so as not to slap the kid in the face of Anhui cuisine.

He thought for a while, and said lightly: "A child from a relative's family opened a restaurant in another place, and this time he came back to visit relatives, just in time, so I signed up for him to try his depth."

After a pause, he said again: "You can judge as you like, don't care about our relationship, anyway, he is here to play, it doesn't matter where he goes."

Several people nodded understandingly, expressing their understanding.

It was probably a distant relative who was proud and arrogant. He heard that there was a competition to participate in this competition.

We all have relatives like this and know how to deal with it.

This kind of person does not need to be partial, nor does he need to deliberately target, as long as he maintains a fair attitude for selection.

Anyway, judging by Guo Shuying's attitude, the relationship is not very good.

After the braised tofu in Xu Zhuo's group was ready, Xu Zhuo's tofu with shallots was also ready.

Just like in the morning, Xu Zhuo made another beautiful presentation.

The whole dish looked beautiful and well layered.

Even people who don't like tofu want to have a spoonful of it.

The judges in this group began to score according to the color, fragrance and other aspects of the dishes.

First observe the presentation, then smell the aroma, and finally taste the taste and experience the texture.

At last……

After discussion among the three judges, Xu Zhuo still qualified.

"His control over taste is too strong, much higher than those in the same group. Obviously, he should be a chef in a certain restaurant. I really don't understand how he got into the group of apprentices."

Several judges discussed in low voices, and first reported the acceptance to the main judges, and let them review it, so as not to be said to be a black box operation.

Guo Shuying and the others stepped down from the rostrum to review the No.1 selected by the judges.

When it was Xu Zhuo's turn, a group of old men tasted Xu Zhuo's tofu mixed with shallots, and they were a little surprised.

"Son, is this dish taught to you by your grandfather?"

"Ah."

Guo Shuying put down the spoon, feeling a little emotional.

He has taught many apprentices over the years, and some of them have become famous.

But compared with Xu Zhuo, there is a certain gap.

Among other things, when those people were the same age as Xu Zhuo, their control over seasoning was definitely not as sophisticated as Xu Zhuo.

I really envy Xu Jimin, who has such a good grandson.

After sighing with emotion, Guo Shuying noticed that the contestants in Xu Zhuo's group were dissatisfied, so she waved: "All of you come and taste his dishes, and you will naturally understand why he qualified."

Meng Liwei who was not far away was disappointed when he heard this: "Well, I won't be able to taste Xu Zhuo's craftsmanship again. Come to think of it, this dish must taste very good."

The contestants in Xu Zhuo's group tasted the tofu mixed with shallots, and they really stopped talking.

The gap is the gap, which has to be accepted.

Although he suspected that Xu Zhuo was a chef, he couldn't tell.

They are all in their 20s. If they are chefs, they are still apprentices.

This kind of gap makes people unable to open their mouths at all.

In this way, Xu Zhuo broke into the top [-] as a dark horse.

After coming out of the game, Yu Keke held the mobile phone and said happily, "My grandpa is going to come to cheer you on, and the next round is the [-]-in-[-] selection competition. Are you confident?"

There is confidence.

Anyway, Xu Zhuo didn't expect to win the ranking, he just came here to check Guo Shuying's favor.

Now that the goal has been achieved, the reason why he continues to participate is entirely for the face of the old man and Yu Peiyong.

He has already decided to retire after entering the top ten, so as not to embarrass Guo Shuying.

When it was getting dark, Xu Zhuo and Yu Keke met Yu Peiyong who had transferred from Hangzhou at the high-speed railway station in Jixi County. He also came with him, as well as Dai Zhenting, a master of Zhejiang cuisine.

"Hey, Grandpa Dai, you're here too!"

Yu Keke was a little surprised, he never expected that Xu Zhuo was only participating in a competition, and these two old men came over to watch the fun.

"Xiao Zhuo, it's said that tomorrow is the selection contest for the top [-] and [-], is there any pressure?"

Xu Zhuo smiled: "No, it's okay even if you don't make it to the top ten. After all, this is Anhui cuisine, and I haven't had much experience with it. This time I participated in the competition with a learning attitude."

Dai Zhenting and Yu Peiyong were very happy with his mentality.

Although these words are suspected of being pretentious, but they are not addicted to it, which is very good.

Along the way, they have seen too many young people who are smug because of a game.

Xu Zhuo drove Guo Xingwang's Passat.

Although Guo Shanshan's Swift is very enjoyable to drive, it is a small car after all, so it is inconvenient to pick up the elderly.

The Passat is still good, it is spacious enough, and the old spots do not feel cramped at all when sitting in the back row.

"I haven't seen Guo Shuying for many years, and now I think back to the days when we were in the kitchen of the state banquet, and I still remember it as if it was yesterday."

"Yes, in the blink of an eye, decades have passed, and now it is the world of young people."

The two old men sat in the back row, filled with emotion.

However, Xu Zhuo was somewhat suspicious of the motives of the two of them coming to Jixi County.

He didn't think the two old men came to cheer him on.

There must be something else.

When I came to Wangyue Tower, I happened to meet Guo Shuying who came back from the competition.

The three old men stood together and exchanged greetings, an atmosphere of reunion after a long absence emerged spontaneously.

After exchanging pleasantries, Guo Shuying asked curiously, "Are you here to cheer for Xu Zhuo?"

Yu Peiyong shook his head and asked him a question.

"Old Guo, are you interested in the title of professor?"

Chapter 686 Visiting Professor

This question not only stunned Guo Shuying.

Even Xu Zhuo and Yu Keke were a little confused.

what's the situation?

Is the School of Tourism and Culinary Arts at Yangzhou University planning to expand its teaching staff?

Sure enough, Yu Peiyong explained his intention with a smile: "Yangzhou University is going to recruit a group of visiting professors, so I have the cheek to invite Master Guo out of the mountain."

In terms of age, Guo Shuying is one year older than Yu Peiyong.

In addition, it was Yu Peiyong who took the initiative to invite, so he used the honorific title of Master Guo.

Guo Shuying was obviously moved.

Professor, this kind of title falls on a cook, even though he is used to seeing the changes in the world, there are ripples in his heart unconsciously.

However, Guo Shuying is still relatively calm.

"Who is this visiting professor?"

Dai Zhenting said with a smile on the side: "It turned out that Pei Yong was alone. He went to Hangzhou at noon to find me and dragged me along. It is estimated that Zheng Guangyao and Xu Jimin are also there. For the time being, we are just a few. Look... "

Upon hearing this, Guo Shuying nodded in agreement.

"Since they are our old guys, there is nothing to say, I agree. I just want to ask Xu Jimin, when did he steal our Anhui cuisine skills."

Of course he was joking.

It's just a signal of goodwill, showing that everyone's friendship is still there.

Huizhou people are more cultured, so their thoughts are naturally very delicate.

No matter how important the title of guest professor is, as long as Xu Jimin, Zheng Guangyao, and Dai Zhenting all participated, then he, as a member of the state banquet kitchen back then, would naturally not refuse.

To save Xu Jimin from shouting in the group that he doesn't fit in.

Anyway, everyone advances together and retreats together, even if you lose face, you don't lose face alone.

Then, Guo Shuying warmly invited the two of them to enter the Wangyue Tower to have a look, euphemistically calling them to come and guide them.

They are all people who have been working in catering all their lives, so they naturally want to show it in front of their peers.

In addition, I also took advantage of this time to free up a private room in the store to entertain two distinguished guests.

Now is the peak season of passenger flow in the main store of Wangyuelou, all the private rooms have been booked out, and it is not so easy to vacate a room.

Therefore, he had to take the guests around first to buy some time for the people below.

Yu Peiyong and Dai Zhenting didn't object. They took the high-speed train all the way, and they really needed to take a walk to stretch their arms and legs.

Regarding the layout and furnishings of the store, Yu Peiyong and Dai Zhenting nodded their heads.

Several people turned the Moon Tower back and forth.

Then Guo Shuying logically led several people to a room with antique decoration.

After the guests and hosts were seated, various Huizhou famous dishes were served on the table.

Guo Shanshan also followed the waiter to the room, and after saying hello to Grandpa a few times sweetly, she sat next to Yu Keke, complaining that the two of them didn't notify her to come and join in the fun.

Yu Keke said with a smile: "These three grandpas are not very lively together. When Grandpa Xu comes, it will be lively."

Guo Shanshan froze for a moment: "Why?"

"Because Grandpa Xu can quarrel with anyone, and he is very eloquent."

After eating, several people went to the guest room in the backyard to rest.

The two old men Yu Peiyong and Dai Zhenting were idle, and they still took the video during the day to help Xu Zhuo analyze the skills of a wave of potential opponents.

Among the top [-] contestants, there are a few who are one or two years older than Xu Zhuo, who already have the ability to be a chef, even in a big restaurant, they are also qualified to be the chef.

He just got mixed up with the title of apprentice.

If Xu Zhuo can surpass those people, he will be able to reach No.1.

Even if he can't surpass it, according to Yu Peiyong's analysis, Xu Zhuo will have no problem advancing to the top six.

"Grandpa Yu, this is an Anhui cuisine competition, so don't be so ostentatious. I have already decided to retire if I enter the top ten, so as not to embarrass Grandpa Guo."