The Spirit of Gourmet

Chapter 444 Two Treasures: Boiled Cabbage in Clear Broth!
With Qin Lang's exclamation, everyone's eyes turned to the cabbage in Song Lichuan's hand.

"So this is what premium-grade cabbage looks like?" Cao Dongdong couldn't help but lean closer to examine it. "It's even smaller than regular cabbage."

“Although small, they are all the best.” Di You couldn’t help but chime in, “Look at the cabbage stem that’s like mutton fat jade, and the cabbage leaves that are like jadeite.”

As he spoke, he swallowed hard.

"I can't even imagine how delicious this cabbage must be!"

Qin Lang, having recovered from his surprise, looked at Song Lichuan with a complicated expression. "Mr. Song, is this cabbage of yours?"

"The Lanqiu City Association happens to have a Cabbage Spirit," Song Lichuan said casually. "I asked an old friend for some."

"After today, I will also be leaving Lanqiu City, so if this boiled cabbage in clear broth satisfies me, you can take the remaining dozen or so heads with you."

"I will do my best!" Qin Lang's eyes hardened.

With this premium-grade boiled cabbage, he can directly use premium chicken broth to make top-quality boiled cabbage!

The last time Qin Lang tried to cook a dish using two rare ingredients was when he won the final battle of the Tianhua Prefecture Youth Cooking Competition with Yangzhou fried rice.

He was already eagerly anticipating it even before it had started.

Carefully accepting the precious cabbage, Qin Lang strode towards the kitchen, his demeanor as solemn as if he were heading to battle.

"I'm really in for a treat today." Du Ziyan stroked his chin, a pleased smile on his face. "I wonder how Qin Lang's improved boiled cabbage in clear broth compares to my Ruyi?"

As he spoke, he couldn't help but glance at the whole rare fish he had just received.

Qin Lang's cooking did not last long.

The most time-consuming step of simmering the broth has been completed quickly thanks to the spicy cooking speed, and the rest is just a matter of time.

Soon, a dish of boiled cabbage shaped like a blooming flower was served on the table.

The rich, savory flavor of the chicken soup, intertwined with the sweetness of the cabbage, made everyone swallow hard, eager to urge Song Lichuan to finish it first so they could enjoy it themselves.

Song Lichuan slowly and gently scooped up a spoonful of chicken soup, put it in his mouth, and nodded in satisfaction after a moment.

"The freshness of premium chicken and the sweetness of premium cabbage are perfectly combined."

"My intuition was right. This kind of premium cabbage is the perfect choice for this boiled cabbage dish."

"It wasn't for nothing that I spent so much time arguing with that old guy Liu Jingnian."

Hearing Song Lichuan's slow, muttering voice, Qin Lang and the others exchanged a silent glance, their expressions becoming somewhat strange.

Over the past two days, the president of the Lanqiu City Spirit Chef Association visited them to thank them for their contributions to Lanqiu City in order to resolve the issue of the nightmare power.

If I remember correctly...

The chairman's name was Liu Jingnian, wasn't it?

Although Mr. Song rarely leaves his home and has been a devoted caretaker of orioles for decades, the fact that he can address the chairman by his full name speaks volumes about his connections…

While the group was whispering amongst themselves, Song Lichuan had already downed a mouthful of clear soup, and then slowly scooped up a cabbage leaf and put it in his mouth.

After chewing slightly, he slowly closed his eyes.

After savoring the moment for a long time, Song Lichuan finally opened his eyes again.

"Good!" he sighed softly. "This boiled cabbage in clear broth is the most amazing soup I've ever tasted."

"The ingredients are top-notch, and the chef is excellent." Saying this, Song Lichuan looked at Qin Lang with satisfaction. "You're very good."

"Thank you, Mr. Song!" Qin Lang suppressed his excitement. "What about the rest of the cabbage?"

"Take them all with you when you leave!" Song Lichuan waved his hand generously, deciding the ownership of the remaining dozen or so precious cabbages.

"Thank you, Mr. Song!" Qin Lang said loudly once again, his heart filled with excitement.

Vegetables like cabbage are not easy to preserve under normal circumstances, but this fresh cabbage is different.

Normally frozen, it can be thawed with fresh water and restored to its best condition when needed, theoretically it can be preserved indefinitely!
These dozen or so premium cabbages, if used sparingly, will last for quite a while!
"Alright, alright, it's my turn to try it!" Zuo Ge slurped his saliva, plopped down at the table, picked up his spoon and unceremoniously scooped up a cabbage leaf and some soup, then put it in his mouth.

The next instant, his body stiffened abruptly, his eyes widened, and he held the spoon in his mouth, refusing to let go.

"You idiot, did you touch an electric switch?" Cao Dongdong mocked mercilessly, then scooped up a spoonful and put it in his mouth.

"Ugh?!"

The next instant, he made the same reaction as Zuo Ge.

That intensely sweet and savory flavor spreads smoothly through the mouth, yet it also possesses an overwhelming power, instantly traveling along the taste buds to the cerebral cortex, leaving the mind blank like an electric shock.

What is true, ultimate deliciousness?
This is!
It took Cao Dongdong a while to recover. He picked up his spoon to try another cabbage leaf, only to find that his plate was empty.

Not a single drop of soup was left.

"You guys!" Cao Dongdong raised his head with a look of grief and indignation, and then saw the utterly ecstatic expressions on everyone's faces.

"Waaah, to be able to eat such delicious boiled cabbage, this trip was totally worth it!" Wei Shasha exclaimed, then couldn't help but secretly nudge Di You's lower back, "Can you make it?"

"You overestimate me." Di You rolled his eyes.

Not to mention how difficult it is to find rare ingredients, even if he were given the exact same ingredients, he would still know very well how terrible the gap is between himself and such a delicious soup.

"Mr. Song is absolutely right." Du Ziyan shook his head and sighed, "I didn't think much of it when I tasted boiled cabbage in clear broth before."

"Now it seems that the soul of boiled cabbage in clear broth really is cabbage."

"The premium cabbage bursts with incredibly delicious broth when chewed, and the cabbage stalk, which has a distinct chewy texture but very little fiber, gives me a unique feeling of chewing chicken."

"The savory flavor of the chicken and the sweetness of the cabbage blend together perfectly, achieving an unparalleled harmony."

"This boiled cabbage in clear broth is truly amazing."

"This time, we also relied on the ingredients provided by Mr. Song," Qin Lang said modestly with a smile.

He had never tasted such a dish of boiled cabbage in clear broth, which uses two rare ingredients, before, so naturally he didn't miss it.

One bite, and the taste far surpassed any boiled cabbage that Qin Lang had ever tasted in his past and present lives. That unique flavor truly touched the depths of his soul, a taste that would be unforgettable for a lifetime.

But what follows is the real test for him.

Qin Lang's expression turned serious.

"Mr. Song, I'm continuing to cook the other dishes that you commented on during the culinary competition."

"I hope you will not hesitate to offer your criticism."

(End of this chapter)