I Got the Almighty Tongue - Chapter 143



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143 What’s changed since 1 year ago

[Dominic, Demi Chef]

“Hello. It’s been a while since I greeted you on television. This is Dominic.”

Dominic is sitting on a chair and being interviewed.

“How have you been? As you can see, I’ve been thinking a lot after the audition. There were also some people who gave me good suggestions.

But I knew my cooking was lacking, so I wanted a place to practice. Segreto was the perfect place for me.”

[What’s different from a year ago]

“I was an amateur back then. Now that I’m working as a professional chef, I can say that a lot has changed. I learned cooking from scratch from Chef Shin Je-hee. It was a time I really needed.

Segreto is a very busy restaurant, so quick hands, perfect teamwork, and proper improvisation are essential. In addition, I was able to gain valuable experience, such as preparing a banquet for an international event.

“I am grateful for everything that has made me who I am today, including Master Chef.”

Naira smiled proudly as she looked at Dominic, who had clearly matured compared to a year ago. It was nice to see him become more mature.

“First, I’ll divide the ten of you into two teams. Five of you will work together to create a course meal. You have to create a course that will satisfy the customers who visit here often.”

Jehee pauses for a moment and looks around at the participants.

“Of course, I’m not telling you guys who don’t know anything to just cook. I’ll show you a demonstration. Come on, chefs!”

As Jehee finishes speaking, Sam, Soyoung, Dominic, and Ella come forward.

“Look carefully at the dishes we prepare. The chefs should explain in as much detail as possible when the participants ask questions!”

“Yes, Chef!”

The chefs answered in unison. The contestants felt an inexplicable sense of intimidation at the sight.

“The dishes served at fine dining restaurants are not basically dishes that can be prepared right away. Sometimes it takes several days just to make the sauce.

“I arranged the recipe in a way that doesn’t take too much time, taking into account the production team’s suggestions. Please watch carefully.”

The contestants come to the table to get a closer look at Jehee cooking.

“First, I’ll prepare the scallops. These are the scallops that flew in from Alaska this morning.”

A scallop larger than the palm of your hand is placed on the table. It is obvious at first glance that it is the best.

“You have to insert a knife between the shells like this and open the mouth. Then, you have to carefully scrape out the flesh with a spoon.”

Chomp chomp chomp chomp.

As Jehee explains, the meat comes off the scallop shell a few times with a spoon.

“I’m going to use only the scallops from the clams. I’m going to remove all the entrails and fascia with my hands. That’s how it’s done.”

Jehee does the work with skillful skill. Before long, a cleanly trimmed crown is placed in front of the participants.

“I’m going to start cooking now. Watch carefully.”

Jehee rolls the lemon on a cutting board, then cuts it in half and squeezes the juice. Then she adds honey and extra virgin olive oil and quickly stirs. Emulsification occurs in an instant, creating a thick sauce. She seasoned it with salt and pepper.

Tata tata tata.

The participants stared blankly at Jehee chopping parsley and thyme on the cutting board. He added the chopped herbs to the sauce and began stirring again.

I put the pan on the fire and added butter. Then I added the well-cleaned and soaked peas and started frying them.

“It’s coating the peas in butter.”

Chijijijijik.

As the peas begin to cook, Jehee lifts the pan and tosses them. The peas simmer with a delicious sizzle and begin to absorb all the butter, coating them.

“I’m going to put double cream in here. It should be the same amount as the peas.”

He is pouring the cream and adjusting the ball while simmering.

“Texture is important. You have to finish it within 5 minutes until you get the texture you want. Peas are a quick browning ingredient. You should never overcook them until that point because color is as important as texture.”

The participants nod their heads seriously at Jehee’s explanation.

When the right texture is achieved, Jehee seasoned it with salt and pepper and ground the ingredients in a blender.

“Now, each of you, take a taste.”

At Jehee’s words, the participants come out and taste the sauce.

“Don’t forget, next we’re going to make tuiles with cheese. You need to grate the Parmigiano-Reggiano very finely.”

The cheese starts to grate. Jehee puts a round mold on the pan and sprinkles the grated cheese. The cheese soon melts and turns golden brown. He sprinkles chopped basil, turmeric, and oregano on top, and a delicious aroma begins to spread through the kitchen.

“Next are quail eggs. Quail eggs are different from chicken eggs. It takes skill to crack them cleanly. Look carefully.”

He cuts off the top of the quail eggs with a knife. He puts them in a pan with olive oil and starts frying them slowly over low heat. In another pan, he cooks bacon.

“Now I’m going to grill the scallops. I’m going to grill the scallops with the same care and dedication as grilling a steak.”

Sprinkle seasoning made with salt and curry powder on the scallops that have been dried on a paper towel, then place them in a hot pan. Cook for a while and then turn them over.

“You should get a perfectly colored scallop like this. When you put the scallop in, remember the direction you put it in the pan. When you flip it over, do the same direction. So that they all cook for the same amount of time. Resting makes the scallop tender like a steak. Let it cook slightly undercooked and then use the residual heat to finish cooking.”

After Jehee let the porridge rest for about a minute, she put butter and thyme in the pan and started basting it.

“I told you, it’s like grilling a steak. You finish it off with butter and thyme to give it flavor and aroma.”

The plates were set and plating began. On a black plate, pea puree was spread and scallops were placed. On top of the scallops, half-boiled quail eggs were placed, and bacon chips and parmesan tuiles were added. After grating truffles, the lemon dressing that had been prepared was poured over them, and the dish was complete. When Jehee used tweezers to place young basil leaves, the participants were amazed.

“Is this the simplified version? This little appetizer looks like a lot of work.”

Kelly approaches and looks closely at the dish, saying:

“It’s so pretty. It’s a shame to eat it.”

Click.

Isabelle takes pictures of the food.

“Okay! Now let’s look at the pasta and main dishes made by other chefs. Sam, Dominic, Soyoung, and Ella!”

“Yes, Chef.”

“Let’s start cooking. The contestants are not professionals. Be kind. Okay?”

The chefs around him laughed quietly at Jehee’s words. The contestants felt an inexplicable sense of humiliation at that sight.

“start!”

As soon as Jehee finished speaking, Dominic started kneading the dough. Ella was preparing the meat. And then the cooking began.

[Ella, Demi Chef]

“After winning, I was a little lost. I didn’t know what to do. Then I found out that Chef Shin Je-hee was looking for a chef. I decided that I wanted to live my whole life as a chef in this world. I wanted to learn from the best.”

[What did you think of the participants?]

“Unlike our time, everyone is brimming with confidence. It would be nice if that confidence could last until the end.

There was a time after I won MasterChef that I thought I was a great chef. In fact, that wasn’t the case at all.

There are many great restaurants in the world, and there are head chefs who oversee them, and below them, without exception, there are capable staffs who support them. If you come out of the narrow well and go to the river and the sea, they will know.”

It was nice to see Ella after such a long time. Looking at Ella, who had become so pretty that I couldn’t recognize her, Naira realized that she had taken off her glasses.

“Take it off sooner. I thought you were pretty from the start.”

The dishes prepared by the chefs begin to appear on the table. These broadcasts are a valuable opportunity for the chefs to make their names known. Jehee wanted to give Sam and Soyoung a chance as well.

“We can’t afford to cook elegantly. A chef has to be able to handle at least three or four steaks at a time.”

Sam grills steaks in an unusually friendly voice. The bright red sirloin is cooking deliciously on the pan, making a nice golden brown sound. Sem is cooking four steaks, handling two pans at a time.

“We have to keep a close eye on the time when the steak is done. We have to know exactly what each other is doing so that we can work together perfectly. We have to put out the garnish at the end of the steak’s resting time.”

Soyoung explains to the participants while making mashed potatoes. As her hands move, the garnishes begin to come together one by one.

And when Sam put the steak on the plate, he started to set the garnish on it with perfect plating. Finally, he poured the sauce and the main dish was complete. It was perfect timing with not a single inch of loss.

“While the dough is being kneaded there, we prepare the ingredients in advance and prepare the sauce. Pasta is basically the most popular menu item. The chef in charge of pasta has to be really fast with his hands.”

Ella is making different pastas in three pans. Dominic finishes kneading the dough and starts shaping the pasta. Tagliatelle, linguine, and penne are completed at his fingertips and passed to Ella. Ella takes them and boils them. And Dominic fryes the ingredients he prepared.

Thanks to the collaboration of two people, various types of pasta were completed and placed on the table in just 5 minutes.

The participants stared blankly at the sight and swallowed their saliva.

Only then does Gordon, who had been standing still, come out in front of them.

“See? That’s a kitchen that functions as a team. Respect for each other, understanding of each other’s work, and a professional mindset. Do you understand why I told you that now?”

At Gordon’s words, the participants looked at each other with hardened faces, thinking deeply about something. Gordon sensed that something had changed in the atmosphere.

“That’s what you’re going to do tomorrow. I’ll give you time to meet with your teams. You can use the kitchen freely. I want you to come out fully practiced and prepared.”

The participants, divided into two teams, gathered on one side and began to talk seriously about the mission.

“Gordon.”

Jehee smiles brightly at Gordon. Then she extends her hand to shake his. Layla felt like crying because she was so touched by his appearance on the screen after such a long time.

“Jehee.”

Gordon also greets him with a welcoming face.

“You’re always on TV, so it doesn’t feel like it’s been a long time since I’ve seen you.”

“I first heard about you from the newspapers and magazines. Congratulations. You have created a great restaurant.”

“thank you.”

“You really helped me out today. You’ve got a great team.”

“It’s more than enough for me. I have high expectations for this mission. I’m sure it will be an enjoyable event for Segreto’s guests as well.”

The two-shot of the two talking brought back memories of the previous season for viewers, perhaps even more so since Dominic and Ella were also cooking in the kitchen.

Master Chef Season 1 ended beautifully, and this episode, which showed the growth of the contestants who drew passionate support from the public, created a lot of buzz and ranked at the top of Google and Twitter trends.

And old fans who heard the news late also gathered, and the viewer ratings soared in an instant.