Chapter 838: How Do You Even Begin to Estimate This?

Chapter 838: Chapter 734: How Do You Even Begin to Estimate This?

Tonight’s herbal cuisine banquet features Fu Yu as the head chef. Ren Yuchang and Li Zongming originally came to taste the herbal cuisine, but once they arrived in the kitchen, neither mentioned leaving.

The two squeezed in front of the kitchen counter to observe Fu Yu’s herbal cooking.

With their serious demeanor, they piqued the curiosity of others.

The crowd decided to squeeze into the kitchen to watch Fu Yu make herbal cuisine.

Liu Yiming isn’t good at cooking and was just there for the excitement.

Xia Anni and the manager were curious about what these herbal dishes were, how they were made, what good ingredients were used, and why they were so reputed.

Since entering the kitchen, Xiao Yao weighed the identities of those present.

Among the crowd, aside from Ren Yuchang and Li Zongming being familiar with herbal cuisine, the rest were outsiders.

And since Ren Yuchang and Li Zongming are doctors of traditional Chinese medicine, they are always busy with work and wouldn’t have the leisure to cook themselves.

Fu Yu’s herbal dishes allow them to see the ingredients and recipes without worrying about the techniques being stolen.

Though the people in the kitchen had varied thoughts, their attention was focused on Fu Yu.

Only Fu Yu paid no mind to being watched, aside from some initial formalities, he remained focused on cooking, displaying a graceful demeanor.

Ren Yuchang couldn’t help but praise after watching for a while: “Fu Yu’s herbal cuisine is indeed authentic! Old Liu couldn’t stop praising his cooking before.”

Yao Shi immediately interjected: “Fu Yu, did you hear that? Dean Ren is praising you. Now that Dean Ren and Dr. Li are here, if you have any questions, you should take this opportunity to discuss them. It’s a rare learning opportunity!”

Ren Yuchang laughed: “I’ll pass. If it’s about traditional Chinese medical therapy, I’m more skilled. When it comes to herbal cuisine, I’m just here for the novelty, but Old Li is quite knowledgeable in this area.”

“Fu Yu, later you can ask Dr. Li—no, you should call him Expert Li or Teacher Li. He’s the newest member of the National Herbal Cuisine Research Association, so you must learn well from him.”

Fu Yu quickly looked up: “I must, I have many questions I don’t quite understand. If there’s a chance, I’ll seek guidance from Teacher Li.”

Li Zongming also recently joined the National Herbal Cuisine Research Association, with his membership thanks to Ren Yuchang’s influence and Liu Shaoxian’s connections.

It was through Liu Shaoxian’s recommendation that he got the chance to join.

Ren Yuchang said with a smile: “Fu Yu is quite good, Xiao Yao chose him wisely!”

Yao Shi was delighted: “The main thing is Fu Yu has the talent, a natural aptitude for learning cooking. He learns quickly and has honed his culinary skills well.”

Li Zongming smiled noncommittally and nodded slightly.

He could tell Ren Yuchang genuinely wanted to connect with Fu Yu, so he smoothly offered a friendly gesture, saying with a smile: “I also like Fu Yu. Let’s exchange more in the future. I have limited research in herbal cuisine, but in the realm of Chinese medicine, if needed, we can communicate in depth.”

Fu Yu’s eyes lit up at the offer, learning Chinese medicine would be great!

After all, herbal cuisine fundamentally uses medicinal herbs to treat ailments, falling under the category of traditional Chinese medicine.

If he could learn more about Chinese medical theory, understand various ailments and pharmacology, it would be a significant benefit for his future herbal cuisine cooking!

And if the system gets more powerful, maybe he could directly acquire some Chinese medicine skills!

Thinking this, Fu Yu quickly nodded: “Wonderful, thank you, Teacher Li!”

Ren Yuchang and Yao Shi exchanged a pleased look.

Li Zongming also smiled, he was inclined to assist Fu Yu, who is young, skilled in cooking, and proficient in herbal cuisine. With serious study of Chinese medical theory, he might truly achieve something in herbal cuisine.

Reaching this age, there’s a certain appreciation for talent, so seeing Fu Yu young and gifted with good character, he felt inclined to support him. He considered that Fu Yu, though adept at herbal cuisine, is just starting and lacks accumulated knowledge and theory.

At such a time, guiding him could help him avoid many detours and if he truly contributes to the promotion and development of herbal cuisine, it would also be an achievement.

With this thought, Li Zongming, while watching Fu Yu cook herbal cuisine, felt more inclined to offer evaluations and guidance.

Fu Yu checked the yam quail stew in the pot, after slow cooking, the broth had thickened from clear to rich.

Continue slow cooking until it’s tender and ready.

In the meantime, Fu Yu began preparing Hawthorn Stuffing.

This dish was found in recipes favored by clients with anorexia, hawthorn effectively promotes circulation and disperses stagnation, and it helps regulate gastrointestinal function.

Because Xia Anni has poor sleep quality, a small amount of hawthorn can help dilate coronary arteries, increase coronary blood flow, protect the heart muscle from ischemia and hypoxia; and it also strengthens the heart, lowers blood pressure, and prevents arrhythmia.

Fu Yu carefully selected the hawthorn, soaked it in saline, scrubbed it clean, and repeatedly rinsed it.

Usually working in the kitchen, Fu Yu was caught off guard coming to Liu Yiming’s home—when listing items for the purchase order, he only included necessary ingredients and medicinal herbs, and for kitchen tools he only considered those commonly used.