Chapter 357: Chapter 357 - 356: Flawless Flavor!

The evaluation officially began.

Every chef gave their best performance.

Although time was short, everyone basically completed their dishes.

Just this alone is something ordinary people find very difficult to achieve.

Gordon led the other judges to taste and review the dishes made by the contestants one by one.

The dish made by the Italian chef was called Tomato-Braised Beef, a famous Italian specialty.

Italian cuisine is renowned worldwide, and there are many ways to prepare beef.

For this reason, Gordon was the first to critique the dish prepared by the Italian chef.

This Tomato-Braised Beef looked great, with a nice overall presentation.

The flaw was that the beef wasn’t fully cooked; it was still somewhat raw.

Seeing the judges’ expressions were off, the Italian chef hurriedly explained:

"The time was too short, really too short, no one can produce a perfect dish in such a short time."

Gordon also agreed with his point, so the judges gave this dish a very high rating.

The next few dishes were not as good as this Tomato-Braised Beef.

Until the judges and other chefs arrived at Jiang Feng’s cooking station.

"Chef Jiang Feng, please introduce your dish to us."

Gordon looked at the dish on the plate and asked.

"This dish is called Golden Explosion Beef Tenderloin, because the cooking time was too short, I chose diced beef tenderloin which is more tender and delicious."

"The ’golden sand’ is stir-fried minced garlic, which perfectly enhances the texture of the beef tenderloin, making it more impactful."

"This is a homestyle Chinese dish, please enjoy."

Jiang Feng said with a gentle smile.

He was still like this, confident and elegant, with a unique Eastern aura.

"Looks good."

Gordon looked at the Golden Explosion Beef Tenderloin, tsking in amazement.

He picked up a fork, stabbed a piece of beef tenderloin, and put it in his mouth.

Instantly, the spicy and aromatic flavor of the minced garlic assaulted his taste buds, followed by the rich juice blending with his saliva, continuously stimulating salivation.

An impeccable taste.

The beef which had been stir-fried in the wok had, under intense heat, thoroughly melded with the flavors of the seasoning.

That taste, although simple, encapsulated the essence of Chinese culinary culture.

Gordon began to slowly chew the beef tenderloin.

As he chewed, he was further astonished, his eyes widening.

The tenderloin was exceedingly tender, even more so than chicken.

And it was very soft, breaking apart easily with a chew.

Earlier, Gordon had tasted the beef from a few other chefs, most of it either a bit undercooked or tough to chew.

Eating the tenderloin prepared by Jiang Feng gave an instant sensation of having his tongue and teeth massaged.

Even his teeth felt delightfully numb.

"This... this..."

"Amazing!!!!"

Gordon couldn’t hide the astonishment on his face.

For a moment, he even felt he had never tasted such perfect beef before.

The silky tender texture, the fresh and spicy flavor, took the interpretation of beef to another realm.

"It’s unbelievable, Chef Jiang Feng."

"The beef you made is beyond belief!"

Gordon looked at Jiang Feng, his eyes intensely focused.

He felt the production team had found a treasure.

Many chefs had come to the set of MasterChef before, including many Chinese chefs.

But few had ever achieved such perfection, crafting a delectable answer under the rigorous competition conditions.

Jiang Feng’s performance was truly stunning.

"Thank you."

Jiang Feng simply smiled in gratitude.

Hearing Gordon’s words, one chef shouted:

"Impossible! Absolutely impossible!"

"Pure raw beef, and cooked to well-done in half an hour, how can that be?"

"I don’t believe it!"

As he spoke, he also picked up a fork, skewered a piece of tenderloin and put it in his mouth.

Gordon watched him with great interest.

That’s exactly the effect they wanted.

The more crazed the contestants, the happier Gordon was.

This ensured high viewership ratings.

When this chef tasted Jiang Feng’s tenderloin, sensing the dance of spicy and fresh flavors on his tongue, he was momentarily at a loss for words.

Very perfect.

Impeccable.

Virtually flawless.

The beef was fresh, tender, smooth, and full of chewiness.

The seasoning was perfectly timed, exuding a fragrance of tempered heat.

He couldn’t find words to speak for a moment.

Everyone’s eyes once again gathered on Jiang Feng.

Then, Gordon directly announced to everyone the results of the second round of the competition.

Without a doubt, Jiang Feng once again seized first place.

Winning first in a single episode indicates this chef has great culinary skills.

Winning first every episode could only mean that this chef is a legend.

The "All-Star Master Chef competition" has been held for many years, but never has there been a champion who was first in every round of competition.

Because the competitors are all strong, each chef is very capable, anyone could win.

Then, the cheers rose again, and the spotlight enveloped him once more.

Jiang Feng was already used to such scenes, just giving a calm smile.

"Unbelievable, Chef Jiang Feng!"

"In the second round, you successfully maintained your first place position!"

"This has never happened before!"

"The All-Star Master Chef Competition has welcomed a true king!"

Gordon was generous with his words of praise.

Amidst cheers, his compliments seemed especially fitting.

The other chefs all looked toward Jiang Feng, for in just half an hour, he delivered such a perfect result. In this episode, Jiang Feng deservedly earned first place.

"MasterChef" is fascinating because the judges are particularly fair.

They only consider the quality of the dishes to determine scores, without much concern for personal relationships.

Some shows give the winner’s spot to one contestant in the first episode, then cater to others in the next, which always feels awkward.

These aspects have their pros and cons, and undoubtedly, in the upcoming competitions, the remaining chefs will surely be wary of Jiang Feng.

Because Jiang Feng’s performance was just too good.

Jiang Feng remained calmly smiling.

In the past, the first-place winner would often be so excited they’d almost cry, tears sparkling in their eyes.

Because being under the spotlight and becoming the center of attention excites one’s emotions immensely.

The first time Jiang Feng was very excited, but by the second time, he was much more composed.

He also knew he won because he mastered many recipes.

This way, when facing challenges, he could easily find a solution.

So, he naturally had an advantage over others.

The other chefs are not lacking in skill; it’s just that under these rules, they cannot fully showcase their abilities.

It’s worth mentioning that each first-place winner in each episode receives an additional $30,000, not a huge sum, but better than nothing.

It is also something worth celebrating.

After the competition ended, there were follow-up interviews, mostly asking about Jiang Feng’s cooking philosophy and the story behind this beef tenderloin dish.

Jiang Feng really had no story.

He just said when he was learning to cook, he encountered this dish, was attracted to it, and then practiced specifically until he could cook it perfectly.

The program crew listened intently, their faces full of admiration and disbelief.

Foreigners’ responses to emotional stories are still quite apparent.

After that, Jiang Feng ended today’s recording.

Another event completed.

Really fast!

Regardless of everything, there are still two competitions left.

If he wins, he’s the champion.

He was aiming for the championship.

Soon, the second episode of the "All-Star Master Chef Competition" aired on M Country Television Station and online, with heavy promotion and many fans.

The people here love to watch culinary shows.

The program crew did a great filming job and the production was very mature.

When M Country’s audience saw Jiang Feng winning first place again, more and more people became his fans.

"This Chinese chef is amazing!"

"He also looks very handsome, with the classic face of an Oriental heartthrob!"

"So charming!"

"What was that beef dish? I’ve never seen such beef before. Was that even beef?"

"It certainly looks delicious!"

Everyone was discussing it.

People here focus more on meat and eat less staple foods.

So they eat beef in large chunks.

Like steaks, beef burgers, and so on.

But the beef in the Golden Sands Exploding Beef Tenderloin was in small cubes and stir-fried, very small in shape.

In people’s minds, smaller dishes often represent sophistication and expense.

So, in their eyes, this Golden Sands Exploding Beef Tenderloin became a top-tier Chinese dish.

Jiang Feng’s popularity continued to rise.

Yet this was just the beginning.

The third episode’s theme was "grilled meat," and Jiang Feng used a unique Chinese grilling technique for lamb ribs to once again triumph over the others, claiming the top spot. For the third episode, he remained first.

Once again, two great chefs were eliminated.

Finally, the program crew was left with only two great chefs.

One was Jiang Feng and the other was a chef from Italy.

This Italian chef owns several Michelin Three-Star Restaurants, has a high status, and exceptional culinary skills.

Apart from that one time the beef was somewhat rushed and a bit rare, all other performances were outstandingly bright.

In the third episode, this chef was second and nearly surpassed Jiang Feng.

Gordon told them the final episode would be a showdown between the two of them.

One would rise to the top throne, while the other could only be an accompaniment.

When the final episode comes, the program crew will invite champions from previous seasons of "MasterChef" to live support the two contestants.

Undoubtedly, this will be a peak duel.

It will be extremely grand in scale.

Even before the competition began, the show had already garnered unprecedented attention.

The Italian chef was already very famous, with a large fan base from the start.

Jiang Feng, on the other hand, gained countless fans through the three episodes and received ultra-high attention.

The rivalry between the two ignited heated discussions among online viewers.

It was a veritable clash of the titans.

The supporters of both sides clashed furiously, and the more this happened, the more it demonstrated the show’s excitement.

The final episode attracted many more sponsors to join.

Through earning from sponsorships, the program crew had already earned back the show’s prize money.

And they earned a lot.

This truly became a top-tier business.