Food: Random stalls, customers chase me all over the country

Chapter 593 - KOF Dessert Food Competition

Wang Zixin has lived in Sichuan for 23 years, including the year when his mother hit someone with the ball.

These are not the main points. The main point is that he ate too much of the dish Fuqi Feipian.

Professional cosplayers earn a pretty good income, so they don’t feel bad about having a nice meal on weekdays. In the hot summer, they can have a plate of Fuqi Feipian and a bottle of iced Kuoluo to relieve the greasiness. Their life is so comfortable.

The difference between this plate and the others can be seen at a glance.

The slices, as thin as a cicada's wing, are evenly arranged. Not only do each slice look almost the same in size, but even the thickness is almost exactly the same.

The most important thing is that the presentation is so beautiful!
The slices of meat are placed next to each other, and the distance between each slice is almost the same.

The meat slices are stacked in a semicircle, and the red oil is bright red. After pouring over the meat slices, it finally gathers in the groove at the bottom of the plate, like a pool of red spring water, making the Fuqi Feipian on top even more tempting.

Isn't this a perfect reproduction by Uncle Ba? Even Uncle Ba's seriousness about food and his exquisite plating are perfectly restored.

However, no matter how good the food looks, it all comes down to how it tastes.

Wang Zixin used chopsticks to pick up the slices of meat one by one, which made him feel a little guilty, as if he had ruined a perfect work.

Fortunately, after mixing it with the other ingredients under the beef slices, this slight sense of guilt turned into a desire for delicious food.

After stirring it evenly, Wang Zixin couldn't wait to pick up a big piece with chopsticks and put it in his mouth.

The numbness of Sichuan peppercorns, the spiciness of chili peppers, and the clever fusion of various spices conquer the taste buds the moment they are introduced.

It perfectly brings out the deliciousness of the ingredients, and each bite is layered and leaves you with an endless aftertaste.

The thin slices of meat are soft in texture, and the tip of the tongue can clearly feel that the slices are as thin as a cicada's wing, but they have a certain elasticity, giving the mouth a delicate and rich taste experience.

This is the most delicious Fuqi Feipian!
Although he only took a bite and only ate the beef without tasting the other ingredients, Wang Zixin had already come to this conclusion.

In terms of presentation, knife skills, seasoning and taste, this dish in my hand is absolutely the best choice in every aspect.

It was really easy for Wang Fan to complete the task, especially when he enjoyed doing it.

Today's Fuqi Feipian has undoubtedly conquered the stomachs of diners again, which can be easily seen from their constant thumbs up.

Wang Fan stretched himself and said with a smile, "Another fulfilling week."

This week I spent a lot of time traveling, eating, drinking and having fun, and I also replenished my small treasury, so it was really fulfilling.

Zhuo Qianqian stretched as if she was infected: "I'm just a little tired. We're not going anywhere for the remaining two days. Let's have a good rest and recover our energy."

Wang Fan had no objection. Having two days of leisure time after a busy week was one of the few happiness that working people could have. Although he had more freedom, he still wanted to experience the happiness of being a leisurely fish.

Besides, my girlfriend will be going back to school in two days, so naturally we have to be affectionate with each other. As for what being affectionate means, those who have had a girlfriend will naturally understand.

He closed his stall and went back to his RV to rest, but the topic about him on the Internet was still very hot.

"As a Northeasterner who grew up in the capital, I'm treating people from Tianfu to Sichuan cuisine that's even better than what Tianfu chefs can offer. Just thinking about it is exciting."

"It's exciting, but I think it's even more exciting tonight when Boss Wang cosplays as Uncle Ba and makes Fuqi Feipian."

"I can't say they're exactly the same, but I can say they're indistinguishable. When he said 'Are you hungry?' I felt like my lung slices would end up on his plate."

"Boss Wang can also cosplay?"

"Of course not. He cosplayed as Sun Ce back in Guangzhou, and even recreated all the delicious food from Genshin Impact. I heard the Genshin Impact team wanted to collaborate with him on a food show, but it seems Boss Wang turned him down."

"I just want to ask if Sichuan chefs are doing well these days."

"It's strange that I feel good about it. Being hit in the face by Boss Wang is too much for anyone to bear."

"You have to endure it even if you can't stand it. Who can you blame if you don't master the skills?"

"What's that saying? It's all thanks to the support of my peers."

Zhuo Qianqian was happily browsing her phone. After all, there were so many words praising her boss on the Internet, it was impossible not to be happy.

But as she was brushing her teeth, she suddenly thought of a question and quickly said to Wang Fan, who was sitting on the side studying the recipe, "Boss, I almost forgot something."

Wang Fan looked at her and waited for her next words.

Zhuo Qianqian said, "Teacher Liu called me yesterday and said that Chef Allen will be coming to China in the next two days and will fly directly to Chengdu to participate in a Sino-French dessert competition. Professor Liu wanted to ask if you are interested in participating."

"Chef Alan? He's participating too?"

Of course Wang Fan remembered Chef Allen, but he didn't expect that the chef actually came to China. He thought he was just talking.

Zhuo Qianqian shook her head: "Of course he's not participating, he's here as a judge."

Wang Fan nodded, then asked in confusion, "Why does Professor Liu want me to participate? I've never made desserts before."

Zhuo Qianqian guessed, "Maybe it's simply because you're in Chengdu, and you're friends with Chef Allen, so he wants you to entertain him or join in the fun?"

"It's fine to host a welcoming party for Chef Alan, but you won't be participating in the competition, right?"

Wang Fan felt that as a former poor student, it was reasonable for him to dislike exams and competitions.

Zhuo Qianqian nodded. "I think so too. But from what the teacher said, we don't seem to have won many competitions like this. Besides, many of our entries are a fusion of Chinese and Western or simply Western desserts. The teacher might want you to show off our Chinese-style desserts."

"What? What do you mean by never winning? We, the great China, can't even win a small dessert competition?"

After hearing what Zhuo Qianqian said, Wang Fan couldn't stand it. It was one thing that he didn't want to participate, but it was another thing that he couldn't beat the foreigners.

Zhuo Qianqian immediately searched for news reports on her phone: "Look, it was held three times in total, and we lost all three times." Wang Fan took the phone and looked at it carefully.

The report is quite detailed, with clear descriptions of the judges, the competition process and the outcome, as well as the entries.

But when he saw the entries from China, his brows unconsciously frowned.

Surprisingly, most of the entries from China are about Western-style cake baking, and there are indeed no Chinese elements in the shapes and patterns.

Professor Liu smiled slightly at Zhuo Qianqian's reply. It was within her expectations that Wang Fan was willing to participate.

Even though this guy seems to be a quiet guy all day long, sometimes he is more competitive than anyone else, especially when it comes to foreigners.

She had only just heard about this competition from Allen a couple of days ago. Perhaps because of their constant losses, the domestic media hadn't covered it much. Seeing their team lose three times in a row, Professor Liu was naturally upset. Thinking that Wang Fan and Zhuo Qianqian were in Chengdu, she naturally told them the news.

It is not difficult to understand why they lost the game. Desserts are mainstream food in France, but in China, we have been taught since childhood that eating too much sugar will make us fat and cause tooth decay, so few people study desserts in depth.

It was only after the introduction of Western culture that a group of people began to learn how to make Western-style bread, cakes, donuts and other desserts.

Can Wang Fan make desserts?

Of course he can. Professor Liu even believes that there may be no one better than him in the country. In addition to the desserts he made openly before, there are also many photos shared with him by his own young disciples.

This guy has put a lot of effort into capturing the stomach of his little disciple. The various Chinese and Western desserts are dazzling.

Each one is very exquisite, and judging from the reaction of my little disciples, I can tell that they must taste very good.

Having such good skills cannot just be used to pick up girls. It would be a waste not to participate in the competition and bring honor to the domestic dessert industry.

……

The strongest outdoor food boss, Boss Wang, is coming to participate in this year's China-France Dessert Championship!
When the organizer staff saw the registration form, my friends and I were shocked!
But then they were excited.

Although this competition is mainly for communication, since it is a competition, there must be winners and losers. The French team always wins. Who can stand this?

But there is no way, I am really not as skilled as others.

This doesn't even rise to the level of a shady conspiracy, it's truly a crushing defeat from beginning to end.

And I heard that a French chef will be a judge this time, so my contestants will probably lose even more miserably.

But! The hot man is here!

There are not many pictures of Boss Wang’s desserts circulating online, but each one is exquisite and full of Chinese elements. If he could come, he would undoubtedly be a great general on our side.

"Is Boss Wang really coming? I loved the lotus pastry he made earlier. With a dessert of that quality, we should have a chance to win, right?"

"Chinese-style cakes are the best looking, no objection accepted."

"The Peony Crystal Cake is YYDS. It's so beautiful it's unreal. And it's a completely Chinese dessert. I think it can easily beat those French ones!"

"Yes, yes, yes. With Boss Wang here, we definitely have a chance to win this time!"

"Boss Wang is invincible!"

"Boss Wang will win!"

Compared with the confidence these staff members have in him, Wang Fan himself is much more humble.

France's research and love for desserts are truly undeniable, and can be said to be the best in the world.

It is extremely difficult to pass the competition, so he is studying seriously at the moment.

Not only can you see some classic French desserts, but also various desserts recorded by our ancestors.

"In the past, sugar was a luxury, only the wealthy could afford it. It was a symbol of status and wealth. There are many records about desserts, but many of them are incomplete or have been completely lost, making it extremely difficult to reproduce them."

"Yeah, but we have to learn and try. This kind of competition is definitely best suited to making our own desserts."

Zhuo Qianqian said with some concern: "It's just that their competition system is a bit cruel. It's actually the KOF system."

"What does the KOF system mean?"

Zhuo Qianqian explained, "To put it simply, each team sends ten representatives, and each team sends one person to compete. The loser loses, and the winner can continue to stay in the ring and face the next challenger from the other side. If they are defeated, the next team member will take over and continue the game."

Wang Fan was surprised and asked, "Is it so exciting?"

Zhuo Qianqian nodded: "Theoretically, if the first contestant is strong enough, he can even clear the level alone."

Wang Fan laughed and said, "Let's not talk about anything else. I'm afraid that person won't be able to keep up with it physically. He'd have to be a Super Saiyan to hold on."

Zhuo Qianqian thought about the dismal results of the past three years and said, "I'm not being overly worried. If there aren't any exceptionally talented people participating in this dessert competition, you might actually be in a 1v10 situation, boss."

Wang Fan smiled bitterly and said, "Why do I feel like I'm jumping into a trap now that you've mentioned it? It's not too late to quit now, is it?"

Zhuo Qianqian chuckled and said, "It's too late. Boss, you're the traffic password. The organizers probably want to increase your popularity, so they posted your entry information on the official website early in the morning. Now there are so many people waiting for you to show your prowess."

"Okay, then I better recharge quickly, otherwise I won't be able to make it through a round."

After saying that, Wang Fan closed his eyes, and the dessert introduction he had just seen began to emerge in his mind.

Sometimes, our ancestors' record-keeping method of saving as much as possible is really maddening. Even if there is a recipe, trying to reproduce it according to the brief introduction is tantamount to retracing the creation process of this dessert.

Seeing that Wang Fan was lost in thought, Zhuo Qianqian did not disturb him. She continued to look up recipes for him in various electronic ancient books and helped him translate them, which seemed like a perfect match between husband and wife.

Zhuo Qianqian only explained half of the competition system. Before competing with foreign friends, there was another round of competition among domestic contestants. The domestic judges would score the desserts made by each person. The top ten teams would represent China to compete with the French team.

The best result so far is just defeating 3 opponents.

Because of this, the organizer was even embarrassed to advertise his own event, for fear that the more people knew about it, the more people would criticize him.

Zhuo Qianqian was leaving early the next morning. The recipes she could find online were very limited, so she planned to visit various libraries after she returned.

This is the first time that our boss is participating in a competition, so he must perform at his best and win the championship. He must prepare well.

"Take care, boss. I'm leaving now. I'll translate and send it to you when I find a suitable recipe."

After bidding farewell to Zhuo Qianqian, Wang Fan began his secluded life again.

Ancient, modern, all kinds of recipes switch back and forth in my mind.

Persimmon and yam cake, water chestnut flour cake from Dream of the Red Chamber, Yulu dumplings, a famous snack from the Shaowei Banquet, and lychee pastry from the Tang Dynasty...

Looking at the delicious desserts of our ancestors reproduced in his mind, Wang Fan couldn't help but sigh again that our ancestors really knew how to enjoy life.

Let alone in ancient times, even if these things were brought directly to modern times, they would probably cause people to exclaim "Fuck!"

Even if it’s me, every time I reproduce a scene in my mind, don’t I have to silently say “Fuck!”?
As expected, your ancestors are still your ancestors!

(End of this chapter)