Chapter 1584 - 366. Are we heading for a draw? (Second update)
The second dish of Dong Tian was Lin Yuan’s renowned Stuffed Vegetarian Wings, while Drunken Immortal Tower presented Master Niu’s specialty, Crystal Clear Cabbage Rolls.
It was supposed to be a winning dish, yet unexpectedly, this time, it was defeated by Drunken Immortal Tower.
Lin Yuan looked in astonishment at the word "Drunken Immortal Tower" in the public judging area, which was clearly more numerous than "Dong Tian," and felt somewhat choked with frustration.
How could her own proudest dish have lost?
However, Jin Can provided her with the answer.
Jin Can also supported Drunken Immortal Tower in this round and said with a hint of regret, "Miss Lin, your Stuffed Vegetarian Wings are indeed delicious, but it seems you might have fried the wings too long. They became greasy, and the meat turned much firmer. Compared to that, Master Niu’s Cabbage Rolls from Drunken Immortal Tower are more delicate and tastier."
After hearing Jin Can’s words, Lin Yuan finally snapped back to reality, slapping her forehead and muttering to herself, "It’s all my fault, I made it too early!"
It was indeed made too early. The chicken wings taste best when eaten fresh off the stove, but Lin Yuan had to manage her time during the competition, so after frying the wings, she set them aside and left them unattended.
It was now winter, chillingly cold, and so, the warmth quickly escaped from the wings and they cooled down. Even when she stir-fried them again, it didn’t have a good remedial effect.
Who would like to eat reheated, cold meals?
But for the steamed dish, Crystal Clear Cabbage Rolls, this wasn’t a concern. Even with ample time, as long as the rolls were left in the steamer and not taken out, they would neither cool down nor become overcooked.
Having lost the second round, Lin Yuan was thoroughly convinced by the outcome.