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Even a slightly flawed sea bass will be exposed when steamed.

and.

Steaming is the most challenging method for chefs to control the heat.

The control of heat is like a magic key in cooking; mastering it can unlock the treasure trove of delicious food.

If not handled properly, this dish will instantly lose its luster.

If you're not careful, the sea bass will be overcooked and become tasteless because all the juices will evaporate.

Every bite is like chewing on a piece of dry wood, losing the freshness and tenderness that fish should have.

However, if it's not steamed long enough, it's easy to leave it undercooked and fishy. That pungent fishy smell will fill your mouth like a demon, instantly shattering any beautiful illusions you have about this delicacy.

and so.

For professional chefs.

In situations where the steamer cannot be opened to prevent heat loss.

Determining the doneness of a fish becomes one of the most challenging aspects.

They are like a group of mysterious explorers, searching for the key to accurately determine the doneness of fish in this unknown culinary world.

Some chefs, based on years of experience, can judge the quality of a food by listening to the sounds coming from the steamer.

Some chefs, however, will deduce the result based on the size and color of the steam.

but.

These methods.

There is a certain degree of uncertainty in all of them.

It's like groping in the dark; it's hard to be 100% accurate.

……

Of course.

For Lin Xu...

He can clearly see the doneness of the food inside without opening the steamer.

He stood quietly in front of the steamer, his eyes slightly closed, concentrating his mind, establishing a mysterious connection with the sea bass inside.

After a while.

His eyes slowly opened, and the corners of his mouth turned up slightly.

He knew the bass was cooked to perfection.

With a crisp "click," Lin Xu gently removed the steamer.

That moment.

A rich, fresh aroma wafts towards you.

Take out the perfectly cooked seven-star sea bass, and you'll see that the white and delicate fish meat is as beautiful as marble.

Under the light, it shimmered with an alluring luster.

Every strand of fish meat is firm and plump, telling the story of its perfect transformation in the steamer.

Steamed sea bass.

The cuts on his body resembled blooming flowers, splitting open into three gashes.

They not only allow the sea bass to be heated more evenly during steaming, but also add a unique artistic aesthetic to the dish.

Three blooming flowers radiate vitality on the pure white fish flesh.

……

then.

Lin Xu began to carefully plate the dish.

He picked up the mashed potatoes and, with delicate hands, shaped them into the form of a riverbank, gently placing them on one side of the perch.

The mashed potatoes, golden in color and soft in texture, were a miniature landscape of the real riverbank.

then.

He also used broccoli florets.

Add vegetation to the side.

The vibrant green of the broccoli puree and the golden yellow of the mashed potatoes complement each other, creating a beautiful pastoral scene.

Finally, he used the bright green scallion oil and white garlic juice to draw a river-like pattern on the side of the fish.

The emerald green of the scallion oil sauce resembled the clear flowing water of a river.

The whiteness of garlic juice.

It's like ripples spreading across a river.

Thus, a simple steamed sea bass is perfectly presented before you.

……

The dim, yellow light was like a thin veil.

It gently sprinkles into every corner of the kitchen.

The wooden tables and chairs, radiating a soft, warm luster, quietly tell the story of time.

Hinako Inui, the examiner for the residential training program, slowly stepped into this small space with a hint of curiosity and anticipation.

Her bright eyes curiously surveyed her surroundings, finally settling on the exquisite sea bass dish on the table in front of her.

"it is good……"

Inui Hinako had barely uttered a single word when her voice abruptly stopped.

Instead, a delighted exclamation rang out: "What a beautiful sea bass!"

……

All I saw was this plate of sea bass.

It lies quietly in the pure white porcelain plate.

The tender, boneless fish meat faintly gleamed with a bright sheen.

Like dewdrops rolling on lotus leaves in the early morning, they are crystal clear and make people feel tenderness.

Every single texture is clearly visible, and the delicate texture of the fish meat, visible through its slightly glossy surface, can penetrate one's vision and reach the depths of one's heart.

Then look at the platter of vegetables and sauces next to it, it's like a beautiful and colorful painting.

Vibrant green vegetables!

Like a babbling brook in the mountains, it is refreshing and lively.

The rich sauce, on the other hand, resembles a winding river, steady and profound.

They intertwine and complement each other, creating a beautiful picture that makes it easy to forget that it is actually a plate of food, and more like a fine exhibit displayed in a shop window.

……

Hinako Inui's eyes lit up slightly for a moment.

The light shone with a longing and love for delicious food.

She slowly walked to the dining table, sat down gently, and her gaze never left the plate of sea bass.

after that.

Leaning slightly forward.

He leaned closer and took a deep breath.

The rich aroma instantly filled her nostrils, stimulating her taste buds.

Then, she reached out and picked up the chopsticks beside her, her movements as gentle as if she were touching a fragile treasure.

Chopsticks.

Gently pick up a piece of fish.

The moment she picked it up, Hinako Inui's eyes widened in surprise.

The texture of this meat is absolutely amazing!

The fish meat, as clear and translucent as crystal, trembled slightly on the chopsticks, like a lively little elf, showing her its freshness and tenderness.

Juice seeped from the gaps in the fish meat, slowly sliding down the chopsticks and dripping onto the pristine white porcelain plate, a sight to behold.

Mouthwatering!

……

Can't help but.

All I could do was carefully examine the piece of fish.

It doesn't look like meat; it looks more like an extremely soft and smooth jelly.

Gently shake the chopsticks, and the fish meat will sway gently.

Then use your fingers.

I touched the fish meat.

Instantly, a delicate touch came from my fingertips, as smooth as silk and as soft as a cloud.

As a former graduate of Totsuki Academy, Hinako Inui has actually eaten a lot of fish and naturally has a deep understanding of the texture of fish.

She had tasted the succulent and tender salmon.

The delicate oils, the wonderful taste spreading in the mouth, I still remember it to this day...

It's something she'll never forget!

She has also tasted the firm flesh of tuna, whose rich ocean flavor can transport her to the deep underwater world.

But this was the first time in her life she had ever seen such tender sea bass meat.

This tenderness.

It's not just about the delicate texture.

It's more like a vibrant energy emanating from within.

……

Put the sea bass meat in your mouth and chew it.

The movements were gentle and slow, as if savoring the most precious treasure in the world.

now.

Time seemed to stand still.

All the surrounding sounds gradually faded away, leaving only the delicate fish meat in her mouth gently swaying.

With her pearly white teeth gently biting down, Hinako Inui's eyes widened in disbelief!

The umami flavor of sea bass.

Like a surging tide, it swept over her entire mouth.

It was a pure and rich freshness, without any impurities; it was the purest delicacy bestowed by nature.

The umami flavor made her feel like swallowing her tongue instantly; her tongue was also intoxicated by this ultimate deliciousness and did not want to wake up.

……

Despite the simple materials used.

Only sea bass, vegetables, sauce, and that unique spice.

But the sea bass meat exuded a fresh and delicious aroma!

Accompanied by a viscous, gel-like substance, it bursts forth with a sensation akin to a volcanic eruption.