Chapter 392 - 200: This Is the Taste

Chapter 392: Chapter 200: This Is the Taste

"Of course, Master-Uncle." Arhat nodded and, without delay, picked up a spoon and scooped up some of the Snowflake Chicken Porridge.

The Snowflake Chicken Porridge was piled high, and it jiggled the moment the spoon touched it, trembling with a surprising springiness.

Arhat took a sniff first, then nodded. "The aroma of the chicken is very light and pleasant, carrying the rich scent of lard. It’s spot on."

Then he put the spoonful in his mouth.

The freshly made Snowflake Chicken Porridge was a bit hot, but this dish had to be eaten that way. Back when Le Ming Restaurant used to serve it, waiters would have to scurry to the tables to ensure customers got that perfect first bite.

The Snowflake Chicken Porridge was soft and smooth in his mouth. As he savored it, he found it light and fresh, yet velvety, with the mellow, umami fragrance of chicken.

That’s it!

This is the exact flavor!

A look of nostalgia washed over Arhat’s face. He had thought he would never again get to eat Snowflake Chicken Porridge that tasted exactly like his father’s.

He’d had it once at a restaurant in Rongcheng, but the flavor wasn’t the same. It wasn’t as good as his father’s.

But with the one Zhou Yan made, he had found that feeling again.

"This Snowflake Chicken Porridge is completely authentic. It’s smooth and tender, light yet velvety, with a mellow fragrance. There’s almost no difference from the one my father used to make." Arhat put down his spoon and looked at Zhou Yan, his voice filled with emotion. "Zhou Yan, you’re incredible! I spent twenty-six years trying and failing to replicate it, and you’ve perfected it in just half a year."

"I never thought I’d get to eat Snowflake Chicken Porridge like this again in my lifetime, and for it to be made by a disciple of the Kong Sect... The feeling is just surreal.

Back then, it was Kong who told me to return and continue my culinary studies. I was an apprentice in the first culinary training class at Le Ming Restaurant. I studied under Kong for many years, and only because of that was I able to remain in the culinary profession.

I never imagined that today, twenty-six years later, his grand-disciple would be the one to recreate this Snowflake Chicken Porridge. My feelings right now are simply indescribable."

Tears welled up in Arhat’s eyes. The emotions in his heart were truly beyond words.

His fellow disciples watched the scene, all of them deeply moved.

They all knew Luo’s story. The Snowflake Chicken Porridge had become a fixation for him, one he’d been stubbornly wrestling with for years.

"Think Zhou Yan will teach us how?" Xu Yunliang asked quietly.

"He said he would," Xiao Lei nodded with a smile.

A nearby reporter scribbled furiously, a look of excitement growing on their face.

"Let me have a taste." Kong Qingfeng also scooped up a spoonful. After savoring it, he nodded repeatedly. "Mmm! The flavor and texture are both perfect! This is exactly the flavor Luo used to make back in the day! Our training class tried to tackle this recipe many times and always failed. I can’t believe Zhou Yan actually did it!"

His tone was filled with awe.

As he looked at Zhou Yan, his eyes were shining.

’What is this kid?’

’A genius!’

’To make Snowflake Chicken Porridge this perfectly based on just a recipe, without ever having even tasted it?’

’What a monster!’

Kong Qingfeng called out, "Quick, everyone come and have a taste. Once this dish cools and the lard congeals, it’ll get greasy."

Everyone acknowledged and hurried to grab spoons for a scoop.

Even the reporter quickly put away their notebook and held out a spoon.

’No tasting, no right to comment, after all.’

"Mama, that snowflake stuff looks so yummy~~" Zhou Momo snuggled in Zhao Tieying’s arms, her mouth watering.

Zhou Yan heard her, so he scooped some onto a spoon and handed it over.

The little one’s eyes instantly brightened. She leaned forward, stuck out her little pink tongue for a lick, and her big eyes lit up.

"Gulp!" The little one opened her mouth wide and swallowed the spoonful of Snowflake Chicken Porridge in one go. She shook her little head happily, her eyes crinkling into a smile.

"It’s so yummy! My Brother is super, super awesome!!"