Bab 415: Tian Lingyu, the Uncrowned King

"Judges, can you explain this dish to us? Especially to those who aren't familiar with this dish?" Huo Meili asked the three judges.

"Thank you, Miss Huo." The oldest chef of the three took the opportunity to answer. He was one of the most popular chefs in the capital known as Chef Jiang.

"Yusheng is a raw fish salad and is usually composed of the following ingredients: raw fish that was sliced into thin pieces; shredded vegetables, pickled or fresh; bits of pomelo or candied citrus peel; chopped nuts; spices; and sauce—plum sauce and hoisin sauce.

"This dish is customary being served during the Lunar New Year. In the past, Yusheng was only eaten on renri which is also known as 'every man's birthday'. However, these days, it is normal for a family to eat Yusheng numerous times throughout the New Year period; and it is usually served at the start of every meal. We chose this dish to see how these two talented chef skills in handling seafood."