Who gave this heretical practitioner permission to cook?

Chapter 85 Xia Yitian Returns to the Culinary World, Using His Tongue to Determine Where You Failed. (Third Update)

Inside "Brother Hui's General Store" in Sichuan and Chongqing.

Wen Zhixia blinked.

"The 'fish-flavored chili' mentioned here should refer to the essential seasoning in the old-fashioned shredded pork with garlic sauce!"

Xia Minhui nodded.

"That's right. Use fresh small crucian carp that have been marinated and seasoned, along with cleaned and processed Erjingtiao peppers, and arrange them together in a glass jar using the conventional marinating method."

“Add a mixture of ginger slices and garlic cloves between each layer, and finally pour in cooled boiled water to cover the ingredients, seal and cook.”

"It is essentially a type of kimchi, but because fish is added to the ingredients, it has a stronger fish flavor."

"There are also versions made with dried shrimp and fish sauce, but most restaurants nowadays omit 'fish-flavored shredded pork' for convenience."

“There was clearly no fish chili in the recipe library, so he used red pickled peppers, which are spicy, and then stewed them in the fish soup.”

"If time and fish broth concentration are sufficient, it can indeed serve as a substitute for 'fish chili' in emergency situations."

At this point, Xia Minhui smiled.

"The later the competition goes, the stricter the judges' standards become; color, aroma, and taste are all indispensable."

"Tofu can mimic the shape of fish, but it can't replicate the aroma. Therefore, we must use the technique of 'borrowing flavor' to complete this vegetarian fish dish."

"Very smart, even smarter than I was at that age. No wonder you're my offspring!"

Wen Zhixia raised an eyebrow, then laughed.

"So, I won the bet, right?"

The thought that Xia Minhui would have to make a comeback and team up with her again, as agreed before, made Wen Zhixia feel refreshed.

Xia Minhui glanced at Wen Zhixia but did not refute her.

Sui Wubai started disassembling the entire system on-site, and then turned around and said it wouldn't pass; that's a bit far-fetched.

Looking at Xia Ming's handsome and confident appearance in the live stream, Xia Minhui couldn't help but think of himself back then. No, in some ways, Xia Ming was even more outstanding than he was back then.
As the images of several arch-rivals flashed through his mind, Xia Minhui felt the culinary soul that had been dormant within him for many years gradually awakening.

"So, in places I couldn't see, this kid had already grown to this extent?"

"Wen Zhixia, the reason I asked you to come over was because I really missed you and wanted to see you."

"Now that this kid's causing such a commotion, it makes me, his old man, seem a bit of a waste of time."

As Xia Minhhui slowly uttered these words, his originally casual posture gradually became upright, and the nonchalance in his eyes slowly transformed into seriousness.
As his demeanor shifted, Wen Zhixia silently bit her lip.

He's back. The Xia Yitian we used to know is finally back. Even though he's unshaven and dressed casually, you can feel his awakening from his demeanor.
The beloved apprentice of Shi Zhenliang, a "two-star dragon mark" chef from Sichuan and Chongqing.
He is the youngest chef in Chinese culinary history to hold the records for Level 3 Special Chef (Chinese Level 5), Level 2 Special Chef (Chinese Level 6), and Level 1 Special Chef (Chinese Level 7).
Xia Yitian, a "Level 7" chef, is known as the "Master Chef of China," the "Taste Player," and the "Chef King's Backup."
After more than a decade of decline, it has finally returned to the culinary world today.

Being a first-class master chef (level 7 in China) was his starting point, but it was far from his end.

However, during his years of decline, his former rivals did not let their guard down.
Aretocom from the Bear Country has passed the "Western Level 9" exam and now boasts three "Michelin Two Stars" and one "Michelin Three Stars," making him a true winner in life. Grerouf from the Maple Leaf Country also recently won the "World Chef Award - Best Chef," and it's said that he's currently considering aiming for "Western Level 9" again.

Toby Fry from the United Kingdom shone brightly at the last World Australian Culinary Competition. Although he ultimately lost to his fellow countryman, "Aina Cather," a "Level 9" chef, he still made a splash in the culinary world of the United Kingdom.

I heard that he is currently undergoing special training with "August Eskfie" from the "King of Chefs" (West 10 level) in the Gentlemen's Kingdom, with his goal set on the "domestic and international exchange competition" in a little over a year from now.
There are also many other talented chefs who shone brightly during Xia Yitian's era.

However, in Wen Zhixia's eyes, as long as Xia Yitian can come back, it's only a matter of time before he surpasses them!

After all, China is not lacking in geniuses, but being a genius is merely the minimum requirement to stand opposite Xia Yitian.
While Xia Yitian was playing the "Dragon King Returns to His Position" game at home, Luo Jinran was staring at Xia Ming's stove with a pale face in the arena.

"Impossible, absolutely impossible!"

"He's so young, how could he possibly handle all of this perfectly?"

Thinking about how her family had praised her as a genius since she was a child, Luo Jinran felt that her beliefs were about to collapse at this moment.

"Impossible, this must have been planned."

As her chest heaved, she felt everything around her become unreal. A small barbecue restaurant owner who had never been rated before had used a method that could be described as turning the ordinary into the extraordinary in front of a group of professional judges.
What's the difference between this and kicking a beggar on the street and then discovering that the person on the other end is actually a "master of the demonic sect" in disguise?

Just as she was falling into extreme self-doubt, a figure suddenly appeared in front of her.

"Judge Tang Luo."

Luo Yumin looked at Luo Jinran's dazed appearance and a trace of pity flashed in her eyes, but her words remained cold.

"As a chef, every challenge is a learning and accumulation experience."

"Whether it's Chef Li, Chef Wang, or the chefs who have already left the show, they all found their direction through repeated failures."

"Like all professions in the world, to reach the top, you must surpass countless people, learn countless skills, and ultimately integrate and innovate them to create something unique."

"What 'One Meal to Fame' aims to present to the audience are outstanding new talents who are creative and can become pillars of the future culinary world."

"Regardless of background or faction, as long as you hold firm to your beliefs and shine on your own path, you will eventually achieve fame."

"This is just the beginning of this variety show. There will be a second season, a third season, and countless chefs with dreams will stand on this stage, face challenges, and ultimately grow!"

At this point, she silently placed a small bowl in front of Luo Jinran.

"The 'fish' dish prepared by the Sichuan-Chongqing 'Ice and Fire Chef' contestant in the Infinite Reincarnation Tofu Culinary Competition was of superior creativity, skill, and taste. All seven judges unanimously gave it a 'pass' rating."

"After obtaining the consent of the Sichuan and Chongqing Ice and Fire Chef contestants, we prepared a tasting sample for all the other contestants."

"Luo Luo, just humming and hawing. Reaching the top four is enough to prove your hard work. Failure is never scary; what's scary is not knowing why you failed!"

As she spoke, Luo Yumin pushed the bowl in front of Luo Jinran.

"Come on, use your tongue to experience this dish, and then think carefully about where you went wrong."

(End of this chapter)