From selling box lunches to becoming a famous Chinese chef

Chapter 351 Successful participation in the meeting

At the dinner party, young people from home and abroad gathered together, and the entire meal was in the form of a buffet.

Feng Zhengming led the young chefs to put out all kinds of dishes, and in order to ensure the supply of dishes, there was a certain amount of stock in the back kitchen.

Young people at home and abroad can choose and take their favorite dishes at will.

This form is already relatively common at home and abroad.

Even young people who have never seen it can quickly understand this form after being explained by some waiters on site.

When everyone brought their plates, they came to different dishes one by one.

The young people were shocked by the sumptuous dishes in front of them.

When I saw Feng Zhengming and the others serving food, everyone applauded them to thank Feng Zhengming and the others for their hard work. Many people clapped along, not knowing the situation very well.

Now seeing such rich dishes, these young people at home and abroad are really dazzled.

Each piece is tied with cattails and covered with lotus leaves during the stewing process.

At the same time, the meat Feng Zhengming chooses is not fat like the meat in the shop.

Some young people from Southeast Asia are even more impressed by the braised beef in soy sauce.

Originally, Feng Zhengming and others thought that most of the people in China who might like to eat it were young people in China.

As for other methods, they all follow the methods in the shop.

When they saw the sumptuous dishes on site, especially the taste of the dishes, they were not just the Shandong cuisine in their impression, but also contained elements from various parts of the country and even the world.

In particular, many young people from abroad said that they would have thought that they would not be used to the food here, but they did not expect that such a sumptuous meal would be prepared for them.

For many young people in China, they also received quite a surprise at this event.

There are some differences between the way Feng Zhengming cooks the meat in the hotel and in his own shop.

The taste is less salty and more sweet.

The other young chefs in the back kitchen were also surprised.

Not only are some Western spices added, but also olive oil is added to it.

The two large buckets of sauce-roast beef prepared first were quickly eaten by the young people present.

In addition to intentionally merging domestic northern and southern cuisines in taste, the dishes on site also add some Western seasoning elements.

He also praised Feng Zhengming and his entire chef team.

At the same time, the live shrimps are freshly peeled, and paired with fresh broad beans in early spring, it is really a very refreshing and delicious dish.

Among the dishes on site, in addition to the braised beef with soy sauce, there are also several dishes that are very popular with everyone.

However, the taste is quite different from theirs, but the overall taste also makes them like it very much.

Because the taste is close to Western style, this dish is really popular among many foreign young people.

Maybe in the past, many domestic young people thought that Shandong cuisine would be salty in taste.

This dish is actually very simple. After you blanch the shrimps and broad beans, let them cool and then add some seasonings and serve.

Almost all of them use the very beautiful three-layer pork belly.

Naturally, the meat is also very attractive to some young people at home and abroad who are not taboo about pork.

They will feel that what Feng Zhengming cooks is more like their curry beef.

When interviewed by the TV station reporter, all the young people at the scene gave a thumbs up, saying that the food at the banquet was very delicious.

Many young people from abroad are very fond of Feng Zhengming's sauce-roasted beef with curry.

For example, many domestic young people who came to Shandong Province for the first time said that it subverted their inherent impression of Shandong cuisine.

They were even more convinced of Feng Zhengming in their hearts.

Some of them are chefs or chef apprentices from various places at home and abroad.

Translators were also arranged on site to translate for young people from different countries. What are the approximate main ingredients of each dish?
This time, young people from home and abroad come from all walks of life to participate in this youth conference.

There are also more important Shandong dishes, such as the pork belly at Fengjiagang Restaurant.

Even the braised beef with spicy bean paste was completely eaten.

In the process of mixing, Feng Zhengming took advantage of the convenience of purchasing at this conference.

Among them is shrimps mixed with broad beans. The popularity of this dish is somewhat unexpected by many people.

This sumptuous meal really won unanimous praise from young people at home and abroad.

Unexpectedly, many foreign young people also liked it very much.

The popularity of this dish really surprised many people.

After mixing it out, it gives this dish a Western-style salad flavor.

This approach really surprised the young chefs who participated in the conference.

In addition, Feng Zhengming made this version of pork in the hotel. During the stewing process, part of the grease from the stew was specially cleaned so that the meat would not be as fatty as his rice shop.

There are also some foreign young people who either eat shrimps mixed with broad beans, or are deeply impressed by Feng Zhengming's meat.

But during this dinner, they discovered that Shandong cuisine was not as salty as they imagined.

And they also found that Shandong cuisine has many changes in many flavors.

Young people from Sichuan and Chongqing also praised Feng Zhengming’s sauce-roasted beef.

"We thought that when we came here, we wouldn't be able to eat the spicy food from our place. Unexpectedly, your chef actually made the beef specially with bean paste. It's really delicious. We all like it."

"Yes, and it tastes very good too."

There were also young people from Hunan Province who were very surprised to eat fried pork here.

Young people from the southern province of Guangdong were deeply impressed by Feng Zhengming's broad beans and shrimps. They also liked Feng Zhengming's sauce-roasted beef without adding chili peppers and adding sand tea sauce.

There was quite a lot of seafood on site, and the cooking methods convinced the young people from the seaside.

Among them, the sea sausage rice cooked by the sixth senior brother Zhang Minghai is a favorite dish of many young people from the beach. Many young people eat many bowls in a row until they are full before they are satisfied.

After the dinner party, Feng Zhengming led the young chefs to clean up and take everything back to the kitchen.

When everyone returned to the kitchen, they all immediately stretched themselves and expressed that it was really hard.

Feng Zhengming said with a smile: "It is indeed very hard, but it seems that young friends at home and abroad are still very satisfied with our craftsmanship, and basically all the dishes prepared have been eaten."

Zhu Xu immediately said: "They will definitely finish it. The ingredients we use are so solid, and coupled with your chef's taste, it looks like they have been hungry for many years."

"Hahaha……"

Zhu Xu's words made everyone laugh. Duan Jinsheng continued: "Chef, I'm really convinced by your flavor. I don't know how to use a lot of seasonings purchased from the province this time. Some are from the south and also have foreign spices, many of which I have never seen before." ”

These words also make most young chefs curious.

This time, the province has made sufficient preparations to hold this youth exchange conference.

In the procurement of catering, we take advantage of the province's ports to purchase many foreign spices from abroad.

Perhaps some master craftsmen have some knowledge of foreign spices.

But for young chefs, many people have never seen it.

Many young chefs really don’t know how to use them?

Feng Zhengming knew almost everything, and more importantly, the taste he mixed was really delicious.

Today, the site has been recognized by young people at home and abroad.

All this was seen by the young chefs, and everyone couldn't help but be curious about Feng Zhengming?
Why is it that he is still a young chef, even younger than many others, but he is able to master so much knowledge and make good use of various domestic and foreign spices?

After listening to everyone's doubts, Feng Zhengming smiled and told everyone his own solution.

"I know everyone is curious, but it's actually very simple. I tasted it myself." Feng Zhengming took out a small notebook from his chef's uniform.

Opening his little notebook, Feng Zhengming said: "I will taste the flavors of various spices and roughly record them."

When the young chefs saw this, they quickly gathered around Feng Zhengming.

They saw that the book was densely filled with the flavors of various spices, and what vegetables or meats would go better with it?
The record is very detailed, as if it were a very serious reading note.

Seeing this scene, the young chefs finally understood.

Why is Feng Zhengming better than them?

Because he is always learning and improving himself.

He is truly a person who always has an apprentice's heart.

Many people want Feng Zhengming's little notebook, but under the circumstances, no one is too embarrassed to ask for it.

Seeing Feng Zhengming put away his notebook again, the young chefs were all very envious.

Feng Zhengming clapped his hands and said, "Okay, okay, let's tidy up together, clean up the remaining garbage, and clean the kitchen."

When Feng Zhengming said this, the young chefs all obeyed him and immediately started cleaning according to their division of labor.

The kitchen was busy cleaning, and soon the leaders of the youth conference came to the kitchen.

This time there were not only people from the province, but also leaders from the capital who were responsible for this youth conference.

They entered the kitchen together and saw the young chefs busy cleaning.

The leader from the capital waved his hand and did not let anyone disturb the young chef.

"Let's wait and let them be busy first."

The group of people exited the kitchen first.

After quitting the kitchen, the leaders in Beijing whispered: "This group of young chefs is great. This time your arrangements in Shandong Province are very good. If you dare to boldly use young chefs and let them take charge of such an important banquet, they can also win domestic and foreign awards." The young people unanimously praised it, it’s really great.”

The accompanying leaders from the province were also very happy to receive praise.

"They are still young and motivated. We didn't expect them to do so well when we arranged it at the beginning. Originally, there were several old masters as consultants, but later they had no use."

"Oh? So, these young chefs in your province are very good?"

Everyone in the province looked at each other, and then opened their mouths to name Feng Zhengming.

“I didn’t want to single out any one person. After all, the kitchen is so well-organized and the dinner party can be held well today. It is the collective credit of these young chefs.

But there is still a young chef who must be mentioned, that is, the young chef in the back kitchen this time.

He is the top winner in the first young chef cooking exchange competition in our province.

The young man is very young, only in his twenties, but his skills are very good and he has won unanimous praise from the old masters.

This time, he and his team came up with many dishes for entertaining young people at home and abroad. Unexpectedly, they were really liked by young people at home and abroad. "

After hearing what the people from the province said, the leaders from the capital immediately guessed who they were talking about.

"Hahaha, you don't have to be so cautious. We emphasize the strength of the collective, but we can't ignore individual abilities. I probably know who you are talking about. Last year, we held the first Young Chefs Cooking Exchange Competition. Master Hou was awarded Invited to be a judge, he went back and was full of praise for your top pick."

The leader who came to see him actually knew Feng Zhengming, which surprised everyone in the province.

Then the leader of the capital continued: "His name is Feng Zhengming, right? Master Hou went back and said it, and Master Hou also specially praised it. Your young chef cooking exchange competition in Shandong Province is great. It allows young chefs to get opportunities to showcase and compete. They can Let more young people come to the fore.”

At this point, he pointed to the kitchen and said: "Didn't these young people come out of the young chef cooking competition? This kind of competition should be held more often and must be held seriously."

The provincial leaders were still very happy to receive recognition.

At the same time, since they have received affirmation, they will have the confidence to continue holding the event.

These leaders really waited outside the kitchen for a long time.

If someone hadn't come out, they might have really had to wait until Feng Zhengming and the others finished cleaning.

Someone came out and saw it, so they quickly went back and told Feng Zhengming.

Feng Zhengming also put down his work and came out to meet the waiting leaders.

"I'm really sorry. We were cleaning inside and didn't notice a few leaders coming."

The leaders of the province introduced him. The leaders who came from the capital to attend this youth exchange conference shook hands with Feng Zhengming and looked at him carefully.

"You are so young. I didn't expect you to be able to cook such good food at such a young age."

Feng Zhengming said: "I did not make it alone. It was the result of the joint efforts of all our young chefs. It is impossible for me to make dishes for so many people by myself."

Hearing what Feng Zhengming said naturally made everyone very happy.

Then Feng Zhengming led the leaders into the back kitchen and introduced in detail the young chefs who were busy in the back kitchen.

Seeing the leaders coming, the young chefs were somewhat cautious.

Of course, there were also reporters from TV stations and newspapers on site, taking serious photos.

When the young chefs saw reporters present, they naturally understood that this was also their chance to become famous.

Everyone behaved very appropriately. Almost everyone shook hands with the leaders and said a few words.

Finally, the leader thanked the young chefs for their hard work and asked everyone to make the dishes well.

After the leader left, the young chefs were still excited for a while before gradually calming down and continuing to clean the kitchen.

(End of this chapter)