The Spirit of Gourmet

Chapter 418 Scrambled Eggs and Beef Tenderloin
Scrambled eggs with beef tenderloin is a classic Cantonese dish.

Its essence lies in the word "slippery".

The egg mixture is smooth and fragrant; the beef tenderloin is tender and juicy.

Therefore, using the tenderest part of the beef, the tenderloin, is not enough; it also needs to be marinated.

With swift and skillful strokes, Qin Lang slicing the beef tenderloin into strips along the grain, and then into small pieces across the grain.

Normally, he would never do any extra checks after the process was completed, but when he thought of the scene where Wang Man was scolded by the white-haired old man because of the texture problem, he couldn't help but pick up the cut beef tenderloin and check it carefully.

Hmm...no problem.

Add water to a basin to cover the beef, rinse it several times, then take it out, squeeze out the water, and place it in a bowl.

Add an appropriate amount of salt and potato starch, and mix well to coat each small piece of beef with starch. Set aside to marinate for a while.

Next comes the step of cracking the eggs.

Although he used premium eggs, Qin Lang didn't go too far in mistreating people; he only mixed one premium egg into the five eggs he used.

Crack the eggs into a bowl, add salt and pepper, then quickly whisk until well combined and set aside.

Next, Qin Lang took out a small bowl, added two spoonfuls of starch, some water, and a spoonful of cooking oil, and stirred it well to make starch water for later use.

Immediately afterwards, Qin Lang grabbed a handful of scallions from the ingredient storage, washed them, and was just about to start chopping when he paused again.

Picking up the scallions, Qin Lang carefully examined and removed the wilted ones, then kept only the white parts of the remaining scallions before muttering something under his breath.

"This should be okay, right?"

Then, he couldn't help but chuckle.

I haven't even been commented on by that white-haired old man yet, but I'm already feeling intimidated. His previous sharp tongue was really quite frightening.

Taking a deep breath, Qin Lang's expression turned serious again.

With the ingredient preparation complete, it's time to start cooking.

Turn on the heat and add an appropriate amount of water to the frying pan.

When the water is just simmering, add the prepared beef tenderloin to the pot and gently stir to separate each piece, allowing it to cook through.

During this process, the color of the beef gradually lightens from its original dark red, and the surface reflects a lustrous sheen under the light, making its amazing tenderness immediately apparent.

The aroma of fresh beef is released as it is heated, rising with the steam and gradually filling the kitchen.

Remove the beef that has already been separated from the pan, and then wash the pan.

Add the previously prepared starch water to the pot. After the water gradually evaporates and gelatinizes, pour the egg liquid on top of the starch water, and then place the beef that was just cooked on top.

"Zi~"

With a soft sizzle, the aroma of eggs mixed with the fresh scent of beef gradually wafted from the pot as it heated up.

Qin Lang's expression grew increasingly serious.

Because the next step is the soul of scrambled eggs with beef tenderloin.

To make tender and juicy scrambled eggs with beef tenderloin, controlling the heat is crucial.

Thinking of the old man's criticism of Yang Hua's stir-fried chives, Qin Lang was now extremely tense.

He didn't want to be scolded like that once.

Lift the pan and slowly rotate it, using the heat conduction of the starch water to cook the egg mixture and beef.

Once the bottom layer of egg mixture is fully cooked and can no longer slide, immediately use chopsticks to separate the bottom layer of egg mixture to allow it to heat evenly.

As time went on, the aroma of eggs and beef filled the kitchen completely and lingered for a long time.

It was a pure aroma, without much seasoning, yet enough to whet the appetite.

Sprinkle with chopped green onions and serve.

After carefully portioning the cooked scrambled eggs and beef tenderloin into a serving cart designed to maintain the dish's condition, Qin Lang glanced at the time. The entire cooking process took less than ten minutes.

We can't afford to waste the remaining time.

"Lala, help me prepare some broth, just in case."

"Chapter!"
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"Ding--"

Just before the thirty-minute countdown was about to end, Qin Lang and Yang Hua pushed the food cart out almost simultaneously.

Amidst the expectant gazes of the crowd, the food presentation began.

The first dish presented was that of Yang Hua, the temporary champion.

Unlike the previous dish of stir-fried chives, this time Yang Hua presented a meat dish.

The pieces of pork belly, with their tempting deep brown color and alternating layers of fat and lean meat, are evenly piled together. The glistening oil on the smooth pork skin and the texture that makes one's mouth water with just a slight sway are truly amazing.

The pork belly is placed on a bed of vibrant green cabbage leaves, and the contrasting colors elevate the overall presentation of the dish.

"Secretly roasted pork belly," Yang Hua said, enunciating each word clearly, his eyes fixed on the white-haired old man. "Please enjoy."

Upon seeing this, Qin Lang's lips twitched slightly.

It seems that now it's his turn to be ignored by his opponent.

Never mind, as long as we win.

Seeing that his dishes were about to be displayed, Qin Lang coughed lightly, "Scrambled eggs with beef tenderloin, please enjoy, judges."

The ten newly selected lucky audience members went on stage and quickly received the dishes cooked by the two people to taste, while the judges' tasting had already begun long before.

Time passed second by second, and the youngest judge was the first to cheer, "This beef is so tender, and the eggs are so fragrant and smooth, they're just like soft tofu."

"Scrambled eggs with beef tenderloin, I choose Qin Lang this time!"

Upon hearing this, Yang Hua abruptly turned to look at Qin Lang, a look of surprise in his eyes.

Only now did he truly acknowledge his opponent.

“I have a different opinion from you.” Another judge shook his head. “The scrambled eggs with beef tenderloin is good, but it’s a bit too bland.”

"I prefer the secret-recipe braised pork belly, I'm voting for Yang Hua!"

Then, the other two judges expressed their opinions one after another. Whether it was a coincidence or not, they both voted for Qin Lang and Yang Hua respectively.

The score is tied at two!

The final decision rested with the white-haired old man!

Under the tense gaze of everyone, the white-haired old man slowly put down his chopsticks. "This braised pork belly, you should have prepared it in advance during the last match, but it still has a slightly greasy taste."

"Pork belly should be fatty but not greasy; you're missing something."

"Besides, although the cabbage can help cut through the greasiness of the pork belly, the two flavors don't blend together, which is actually a mistake."

Upon hearing this, Yang Hua clenched his fist tightly.

This dish was almost at his limit, but it still received a harsh review.

Is this old man incapable of saying a single kind word?

Just as this thought popped into Yang Hua's mind, the white-haired old man changed the subject, "As for this scrambled eggs and beef tenderloin dish..."

"Just so-so."

Ok?
Ok? ? ?
Yang Hua suddenly raised his head, looked at Qin Lang in disbelief, and then looked at the white-haired old man who slowly sat down on the judging panel.

"That's...that's it?!"

(End of this chapter)