Chapter 352: Chapter 352 - 351: In This Regard, Chinese Cuisine Truly Has No Rivals!

Jiang Feng brought Sun Zhuangfei to M Country.

After some promotional scheduling, he officially joined the new season of M Country’s "All-Star Chefs Competition".

Looking at the contestants invited by the program team, they are indeed impressive and come from different countries and regions.

Specifically, they come from Italy, France, Spain, India, Thailand, the Middle East region, and M Country itself, with one, of course, being the representative of Chinese cuisine, Jiang Feng.

Since Jiang Feng did not publicize this matter and the foreign show did not attract much attention domestically, people in China are unaware that Jiang Feng is competing abroad.

Although it’s a show, it is a real competition.

Because the chefs invited are all professional chefs, with well-known reputations, and all are head chefs or managers of some top-notch restaurants.

At least they are Michelin three-star level.

Jiang Feng is known as the most famous Chinese chef, owner of eight different cuisine restaurants, top chef of the restaurant, an all-around chef.

Seeing these titles, Jiang Feng felt they were quite objective.

If they were all amateur chefs, then the competition might be more entertaining, as ordinary people participate in shows seeking fun.

But if they are all top chefs, then it’s a different story.

Everyone is a prominent figure, with some contestants holding extremely high status in their locales.

Such a level of competition is very engaging.

In terms of culinary skills, Jiang Feng has always believed that "everyone has their strengths and weaknesses."

He is a very fair person.

Chinese cuisine has its unique aspects, and the cuisine from other regions also has its own features.

When compared together, showcasing the highlights is good enough.

The competition venue is a huge studio, luxuriously decorated, with dazzling lights and colors.

The stage has eight cooktops, fully equipped with functions.

After some opening warm-up, program promotion, contestant interviews, and judge introductions, the competition finally began in earnest.

Gordon is one of the organizers of the program, and also an internationally renowned chef, having hosted numerous culinary shows, and is a judge in this competition.

His popularity abroad is extremely exaggerated.

His international fame is even more formidable.

He first spoke some inspiring words.

For example, on this stage, many stunning champions bathed in the spotlight have been birthed, and many have left regretfully in the shadows.

Many people have left their own stories here.

And this time, the invitees are all the most famous and top chefs from various regions.

This is not just an All-Star Culinary Master but an All-Star Master Competition.

Only top chefs can create the most top-notch effects.

It must be said that Gordon is indeed good at livening up the atmosphere.

The eight chefs were somewhat excited, including Jiang Feng, sensing that things were getting interesting.

The pinnacle of culinary clashes, the more so, the more interesting it is.

Today is the opening of the show, and at this moment, Gordon directly announced the competition rules.

It is not the so-called eight-to-four, four-to-two elimination system.

Instead, a themed challenge is given, everyone competes together, the judges score, and the last are eliminated.

This episode will eliminate two chefs at the bottom.

Upon hearing this, everyone instantly became more tense, even a bit flustered.

Gordon also has the nickname "Hell’s Chef" abroad, and he hosts a show called "Hell’s Kitchen". This person is very good at creating program effects and has a knack for pacing.

Gordon directly told everyone that now, the first competition begins immediately.

The theme for this episode is: Vegetarian.

Only vegetarian dishes can be cooked, only vegetable oil can be used, and eggs, meat, and fish are not allowed.

He also told the eight contestants that there are dozens of vegetables prepared in the back, and everyone can choose freely.

"I know you all thought today was for filming a promotional video."

"But I’m sorry to tell you, today is the first competition."

"The less pre-preparation, the more it tests a chef’s basic skills."

"Now, the competition officially begins."

"You all have half an hour to select vegetables, and an hour and a half to cook."

"Please hurry."

Gordon revealed a slightly meaningful smile as he spoke.

The chefs’ faces were full of astonishment and shock, all at a loss.

Just now, the program team told them that wearing chef uniforms today was to prepare for filming the competition’s promotional video.

Who would have thought it suddenly turned into a real competition!

Jiang Feng was relatively calm; he had already noticed the clue.

Because each cooktop was filled with various seasonings, and some seasonings had their lids directly opened, like salt, sugar, and pepper, etc.

This indicated that cooking was indeed on the agenda today.

Then he smiled confidently again.

Just as he thought, everyone has their strengths and weaknesses, and every cuisine culture has its unique and beautiful aspects.

But when it comes to vegetarian cuisine, Chinese cuisine really has no equal.

And it has no rival at all.

Other countries’ dishes, regardless of origin, cannot do without meat.

Or at best, main courses like pasta.

The variety of pure vegetarian dishes is very limited.

However, when it comes to Chinese vegetarian cuisine, Jiang Feng can think of many, like shredded potatoes, tofu, cabbage, and so on.

But after all, this is a world-class cooking competition, stir-frying shredded potatoes would be too low class, not fitting his status.

At this moment, the head chefs started to move, rushing towards the vegetable section at the back.

Jiang Feng walked over slowly and leisurely.

First, see what ingredients are available, then decide what to make.

Today’s competition is an individual event, relatives and friends are seated in the audience, only able to watch.

Jiang Feng arrived at the vegetable section at the back and seeing the dazzling array of vegetables, instantly smiled.

The vegetables are quite complete, that’s good.

He can make whatever he wants.

The program requires at least two dishes, and they must be exquisite.

"Nowadays, vegetarianism seems to be politically correct overseas as well."

"It’s understandable that the program starts with a vegetarian theme."

"Chinese vegetarian cuisine has a wide variety."

"Then I will focus on various mushrooms and bamboo shoots to make a dish."

Jiang Feng planned in his mind.

There are quite a few types of mushrooms here, various morels, boletes, and all kinds of mushrooms.

Jiang Feng decided on the first dish he would make:

Dinghu Shangsu!

The so-called "Dinghu Shangsu" is a vegetarian dish from the Manchu Han Imperial Feast, made entirely of vegetarian ingredients, but it tastes like meat, and the texture is excellent.

Being able to occupy a place in the Manchu Han Imperial Feast shows the quality of this dish.

Jiang Feng is indeed a walking food encyclopedia.

Being given a theme to cook is no challenge to him.

This also shows his level as a top chef.

If it were an ordinary chef, seeing this theme, they might think of stir-frying shredded potatoes, green beans, or mixed vegetables.

A common saying in the catering industry is that vegetarian dishes are more difficult to make than meat dishes.

In every vegetarian restaurant, the prices are always more expensive.

Because vegetarian dishes are indeed difficult to make, and making them exquisite and delicious is even more challenging.

It also shows that the competition of this program has great difficulty.

Several head chefs specifically chose expensive ingredients, whether they would use them or not, they took them first.

Jiang Feng packed the ingredients for the first dish in his basket and then began to ponder the second dish.

Eggs cannot be used in this competition.

Jiang Feng thought about making boiled cabbage or Wensi tofu.

But in this kind of competition, visual effects are also an important factor.

Boiled cabbage is too low-key, Jiang Feng worried that foreigners wouldn’t understand this cultural feature of China, so he plans to make some exquisite vegetarian dishes instead.

Wensi tofu is a soup, which doesn’t meet the program’s requirements.

So Jiang Feng decided to make "Yipin Tofu."

As a Chinese vegetarian dish, tofu is very popular abroad.

Jiang Feng discovered that the program prepared fresh tofu.

Without a doubt, this was prepared for him.

Jiang Feng understood the program group’s intention.

"With tofu available, it must be prepared for me."

"Then let’s make Yipin Tofu."

"I definitely have to make a tofu dish."

Jiang Feng thought.

He slowly and steadily selected ingredients, then went to take some onions and garlic, etc.

Some other chefs had already selected their ingredients, while others were still deep in thought, making the scene very interesting.

It must be said, this program’s quality is very high.

Everything from the judges’ and contestants’ levels to the studio’s decoration is excellent.

In such an environment, Jiang Feng felt completely activated, just eager to start cooking quickly.

Theme: Vegetarianism

Dishes: Dinghu Shangsu, Yipin Tofu.

Jiang Feng handled it with ease, this is the confidence that the depth of Chinese cuisine gives him.

Everything ready, Jiang Feng returned to the stove, ready to start cooking.

Gordon would specially interview each contestant, letting them say some pre-competition declarations.

When interviewed, Jiang Feng smiled confidently and said:

"Chinese culinary culture is broad and profound, with many, many vegetarian dishes."

"I can only choose two, and will present them."

Hearing his words, Gordon nodded and said: "Wish you all the best."

At this moment, eight of the world’s top chefs officially began their showdown.

All-Star Chefs Competition, MasterChief, the contest begins.