Yu Chu was obsessed with improving his cooking skills and couldn't stop himself. He was determined to become the best chef in China.
Back then, Yu Chu had gone to try those signature dishes himself, full of curiosity and skepticism. He'd been completely won over and agreed to join the Prosperity Hotel, signing a five-year contract just so he could learn a thing or two from Ye Chen.
After a brief introduction,
Yu Chu put on his gloves and stood beside the serving cart, holding a sharp knife. He ran it lightly over the roasted duck's skin, slicing off piece after piece with a focused, practiced expression.
Each slice was cut just right, preserving the tenderness of the meat while keeping the skin perfectly crisp.
Just from the roasted duck's color and aroma, and Yu Chu's knife skills, Ye Chen could tell that today's dishes wouldn't disappoint him.
His father-in-law's eye for talent was as good as ever!
Yu Chu arranged the sliced duck in the shape of a lotus flower and brought it to the table. Then he stood respectfully to one side, waiting for Ye Chen's comments and advice.
Still, this roasted duck was Yu Chu's signature dish, so he was quite confident in it. He figured Ye Chen probably wouldn't have much to suggest.
The duck was quite fatty, so eating it on its own would be very greasy.
This time, they'd prepared three ways to eat the roast duck, each with different condiments.
Ye Chen picked up a piece of crispy, tender duck skin with a slice of meat that was both lean and fatty, and tried the most popular way to eat it.
He dipped it in sweet bean sauce, added some scallions and cucumber strips, then wrapped it in a lotus-leaf pancake.
Ye Chen