Lin Weiwei continued not to respond, but a voice softly ca from beside her.
"It’s free-range black pork from the southern hills."
Hao Da, upon hearing this answer, was stunned for a mont, his smile slightly stiffened, and he incredulously turned to another person—
Bai Xiaosheng!
Lin Weiwei also looked in surprise at the person beside her.
Dong Tianlu was a bit shocked to look over as well.
Zi Yue also glanced at Bai Xiaosheng with so surprise.
Lei Ying continued to bury his head in the food, but a smile played at the corner of his mouth.
The onlookers were filled with astonishnt, looking unbelievably at Bai Xiaosheng who had suddenly spoken, and Hao Da, who had suddenly gone silent.
Bai Xiaosheng took a sip of soup, gently placed down the white porcelain bowl, and smilingly looked at Hao Da, "Did I get it right?"
If only Hao Da had said fewer useless words, and given fewer lessons to Lin Weiwei, Bai Xiaosheng truly wanted to let it go.
Unfortunately, Hao Da was relentless!
Even for Lin Weiwei, Bai Xiaosheng didn’t want to stay silent anymore.
Anyway, with Red Lotus around, discerning the ingredients in this bowl of minced at dumplings was no difficult task.
Dong Tianlu and the others also looked at Hao Da, their gazes inquiring.
"Yes, it’s free-range black pork from the southern hills..." Hao Da admitted.
After all, earlier he had lectured Lin Weiwei, respecting the delicacy.
"You used front leg at, didn’t you?" Bai Xiaosheng shook his head, "Didn’t the seasoned chef who taught you how to make minced at dumplings ever tell you to use hind leg at?"
Could he detect such a "mistake" just by taste?
"This is free-range black pork, the front leg at is more active, has better texture, and is marbled; after my improvent..." Hao Da explained but soon felt sothing was amiss.
With Bai Xiaosheng’s comnt, his response felt like an apprentice ssing up a dish, being taught by a seasoned chef.
Did he need to explain to him?
Moreover, how could this guy know so much detail, not only discerning the free-range black pork from the southern hills but also identifying which part it ca from!
This person isn’t ignorant; on the contrary, he’s an expert!
Hao Da instantly understood.
"The broth is indeed simred over low heat, well-prepared, but the seasoning could be better. Even with the sa spices, the amount used and the heat when added can create thousands of different variations," Bai Xiaosheng continued.
"I didn’t expect you to be so talented; it seems you truly have hidden skills!"
Finally, Dong Tianlu beca extrely interested in Bai Xiaosheng.
"Just a little knowledge," Bai Xiaosheng humbly said.
Being able to articulate the origin of the ingredients cannot be masked by re "little knowledge."
"My friend, you truly need to show us a demonstration! Teach us sothing!" Hao Da earnestly said.
Bai Xiaosheng pointed to the plate and bowl in front of him, "I’m here to eat."
aning, he’s not here to cook.
"As long as you’re willing to show us sothing, this al’s on ." Hao Da laughed heartily, "As long as I’m satisfied with what you prepare, you’ll get free food every ti you co, for a year!"
The benefits Hao Da offered were not enough to tempt Bai Xiaosheng, plus he’s only staying in Tianhu for a few days.
"I’d also love to see it," Dong Tianlu chid in with a smile.
Bai Xiaosheng still showed little reaction.
Until Lin Weiwei charmingly said, "Brother, why not show us; I’d really love to taste your cooking."
Lei Ying also put down his bowl and laughed, "If you’re going to cook, I’ll stop eating and wait."
Seeing these two urging him, Bai Xiaosheng was finally moved.
Bai Xiaosheng stood up, smiled at Hao Da, "Then, allow to use your valuable kitchen and utensils."
Every chef has their own set of cookware and tools, and they are not keen on lending them to others.
But Hao Da wanted to see Bai Xiaosheng in action, so he naturally agreed and took him over.
As they moved, Lin Weiwei, Lei Ying, Dong Tianlu, Zi Yue naturally followed, and so curious diners around them also tagged along.
With so excitent happening, who wouldn’t want to watch?
Diners seated further out looked over in surprise, and so walked over, wanting to see what was happening.
When they learned soone was going to "challenge" Hao Da, these people got excited.
Then, more people heard the news and ca over to watch.
Hao Er and Hao San exchanged strange looks at Bai Xiaosheng after a brief explanation from their elder brother but said nothing, giving way.
Hao Da inford Bai Xiaosheng of the kitchen utensils, ingredients, and spices he could use.
The items here are truly complete, neatly arranged, and the open kitchen is very clean.
Bai Xiaosheng was very satisfied.
After checking things over, he found that just for the minced at dumplings, there were three kinds of sweet potato powder, and the seasoning covered both Eastern and Western styles.
"Not bad," Bai Xiaosheng nodded slightly, took a piece of black pork hind leg at from the cooler and placed it on the chopping board. After processing it, he picked up the several pounds-heavy wooden mallet and hefted it, getting a feel for it.
He also used Red Lotus to gauge the data and control the force.
Then, with the assistance of Red Lotus, Bai Xiaosheng transford into "master chef" mode, swinging the wooden mallet, pounding the pri at, using force from his wrist, each strike incorporating the rebounding force, flowing smoothly, each blow touching the chopping board evenly, and sprinkled the sweet potato starch on top, patting, striking, spreading, rolling, pressing, cutting in an orderly manner, completing the task in less than half the usual ti.
The Hao Family Three Brothers watched in amazent, even finding it hard to believe.
How could this young man, at least ten years younger than them, possess such well-honed skills, virtually... at a master level!
Watching Bai Xiaosheng finish making the dumpling skins and start preparing the at filling, seasoning swiftly, and with confidence.
The three brothers snapped back to reality and even secretly exchanged words.
"The pork and fresh fish ratio is different from what we use, but I didn’t see clearly, what about you..."
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