I Am A Gourmet: Just Eight And You Want Me To Start A Roadside Stall?

Chapter 96-100

There was no need to stir with the metal spoon by reaching it into the pot. Instead, the bottom of the spoon was pressed against the water surface and moved in a circular motion. The centrifugal force produced by the spoon slid the tofu strands away. The process was like fireworks slowly blooming, with thousands of tofu strands spreading out.

Finally, Xu Le added the green vegetables. This step could not be done with force. Instead, it should be gentle with strength, like an ancient ink painting.

After the flame was started, the soup was bright in color. There were shredded tofu, mushrooms, and vegetables mixed together inside. They complemented each other and looked extremely good.

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Xu Le heaved a sigh of relief and said, “You ordered this. Come and try it?”

Li Qing almost could not move his feet. He stared at the bowl of Wensi tofu soup in a daze as his heart churned.

After witnessing Xu Le’s cooking, he was completely convinced by his culinary skills.

Even if there was a close-up shot of the previous competition, it had not been filmed from the beginning to the end. Furthermore, Li Qing had seen it with his own eyes. He was shocked and could not calm down for a long time.

Xu Le was only eight years old! Eight years old! He himself might not even be able to master such culinary skills at the age of 28, 38, and 48!

Li Qing’s mood was complicated. His heart throbbed, he was shocked, he felt defeated, and there was also a trace of hope. He picked up the bowl and took a sip.

The moment it entered his mouth, it melted. The aroma of the chicken was extremely rich. The fragrance of the shiitake mushroom, the refreshing taste of the bamboo shoot, and all the ingredients that entered his mouth were filled with extraordinary splendor and harmony.

The tofu inside seemed to have been overshadowed, but if one carefully tasted it, they could feel the unique delicateness of the tofu.

After drinking it, the fragrance of the tofu, the freshness of the ham, and the smell of smoked meat lingered on the tip of his tongue for a long time. Li Qing couldn’t help but want to take another sip. In just a dozen mouthfuls, the entire bowl of soup was emptied.

There was no need for him to feedback, his reaction was already the most accurate evaluation.

Lu Yuxi picked up the bowl and took a small sip. She dragged her voice and hummed.

She said in surprise, “I remember you didn’t put any MSG in it. Why does it taste so fresh?”

“The chicken soup, bamboo shoots, shiitake mushrooms, Xuanwei ham, and tofu are all used to make the soup taste refreshing. Of course, the entire soup will be especially fresh and sweet.”

Xu Le explained to her, “Wensi Tofu isn’t just a dish to show-off your skills. It originated from Yangzhou, Jiangsu. It belongs to Huaiyang Cuisine and has a long history. It’s soft and mellow. After drinking it, it can also nourish the body. Bring the rest to Sun Zhi and let him drink more. Otherwise, he’ll be as skinny as a monkey.”

Li Qing, who had also memorized the cooking method of this dish, added, “In the Qing Dynasty, Yu Yue had written in the book ‘Tea Fragrance Room’: Wensi is also called Xifu, and he is skilled at making a sweet tofu porridge. Anyone who follows his method of cooking will be able to cook the Wensi tofu. There is also a book called ‘Cauldron Collection’, which also named the dish as ‘Shijin tofu pudding’.”

“Wow!”

Lu Yuxi didn’t know anything about culinary. When she heard the two of them explain the history of the dish to her, she felt that it was amazing. She said, “If you guys are not drinking it, I’ll bring it all out to Sun Zhi.”