Chapter 577: Chapter 562: Are You Sure You Want to Use That Knife? (2)

Experiencing it in person now, there’s still a tiny bit of nervousness.

First, he sprinkled some water on the cutting board, then gently inverted the box containing the gluconate tofu onto the board.

Next, he picked up the Divine Level Chef’s Knife, dipped it in water, and laid it flat.

With one hand gently pressing on the tofu box, his other hand held the knife, positioning it at the very bottom edge of the box, and began cutting steadily inward.

The purpose of this was to cut off the top cover of the tofu box while simultaneously removing the top layer of skin of the gluconate tofu, which would make the texture tenderer after cooking.

Honestly speaking.

Cutting it upright is also possible, but if done this way, when you invert it, the tofu can easily fall right out of the box.

To be safe, Huang Tao opted for the method of cutting it inverted.

Once he reached the bottom, he pushed the box gently across the water-dampened knife, sliding it to the side of the board.

He then threw the cut-off lid and the layer of skin into the nearby trash can.

Immediately, he took the knife and sliced off the bottom of the box completely.

While slicing, he also shaved off the old skin layer of the gluconate tofu.

Now.

Both ends of the box were cut off, and the plastic frame could be easily removed.

He used the knife to cut down the four sides of the gluconate tofu, making them more even, to facilitate slicing. 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮

After finishing this, he dipped the Divine Level Chef’s Knife in water again, and using the flat knife method, securely cut the gluconate tofu in front of him in half, reducing its height by half.

Using the flat knife method, on the one hand, makes cutting easier and reduces the amplitude and force of the knife, allowing for a more even cut.

Lowering the height of the tofu is to prevent the cut tofu from collapsing, which would affect the final product.

Once cut, he gently slid the knife, placing it to the side.

Again, he dipped the Divine Level Chef’s Knife in water and sprinkled some water on the tofu.

He held the knife and made a few quick cuts in the air over the cutting board, getting a feel for it and adjusting to the rhythm of cutting tofu.

Old Qin saw this with a helpless look that said, "Boss Huang, are you sure you’re not joking with me?" and asked, "Boss Huang, are you sure you want to cut tofu with the knife in your hand? And not use a slicing knife?"

After all, the knife used for cutting tofu is quite particular, and generally, it’s best to choose the thinnest slicing knife.

This type of knife has a smoother blade and is lighter, allowing the chef to conserve energy to the greatest extent.

But the Divine Level Chef’s Knife in Huang Tao’s hand is much thicker than that slicing knife!

It’s estimated that after a few cuts, the wrist would start to ache.

But once you start cutting the tofu, you must maintain the same rhythm and finish cutting it in one go, without stopping in between.

If you pause, the sliced tofu will be uneven in thickness, possibly ruining the whole block of tofu.

This would mean all efforts would be in vain!

Old Qin was worried that he might mess up, which is why he spoke up to remind him.

Xuanxuan blinked her eyes, not understanding why Mr. Qin asked this, but no matter what, she stood by her father and trusted him unconditionally.

Xu Hao and the three other assistant chefs also felt puzzled.

When they practiced their knife skills before, they had a period when they unfailingly used gluconate tofu for practice and knew that slicing tofu for Wensi Tofu is best done with a slicing knife. But now, their boss’s unconventional approach made them a bit confused, while also a bit worried.

Boss, even if this knife is useful, it shouldn’t be used at this time!

Um~

Could it be that the boss left his brain at home for the new year?

That shouldn’t be the case!

"Hmm!"

Huang Tao responded with agreement, offered no explanation, and placed four fingers of his left hand on the edge of the tofu block to create support while his left thumb was raised horizontally, precisely resting on the blade of the kitchen knife.

Seeing Elder Qin’s reminder was of no use to their boss, the three assistant chefs also didn’t say anything further!

They thought maybe the boss really could hold it down!

Otherwise, with the boss’s character, he wouldn’t be so stubborn.

Old Qin saw his standard movement and confident expression and had to swallow the words, "Boss Huang, you’re so confused! This thick knife will make your wrist sore, causing the tofu to be uneven in thickness. How come you don’t know even this bit of common sense?"

More words are useless; lessons will be learned only through hands-on practice!

But then again, thinking about it, perhaps Boss Huang really can do it with this thick knife!

After all, Boss Huang isn’t an ordinary person!

He can’t be measured by the standards of ordinary people!

While thinking this.

He saw Huang Tao’s knife swiftly enter the tofu, lifting quickly again, rising to about ten centimeters above the tofu, and then swiftly cutting into the tofu again.

Each cut was completed in an instant, and throughout the cutting process, one couldn’t even see the kitchen knife, only the bright blade rising and falling continuously, while the slices of tofu remained intact, as if they hadn’t been cut at all.

My gosh~

This is possible!

This scene made the mouths of Old Qin and the three assistant chefs involuntarily drop open.

The knife skills of the three assistant chefs were excellent too, but cutting Wensi Tofu was still a bit challenging for them.