When Li Xiao came to Suzhou, his first day's itinerary was to visit the Humble Administrator's Garden and Tiger Hill.
The Humble Administrator's Garden is one of the most famous scenic spots in Suzhou gardens. It is known as the "No. 1 Garden in Wuzhong" because the owner of the garden is Wang Shimin, the minister of Taipu Temple during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty and the father of the famous cultural celebrity Wang Xifeng.
It is named "Humble Administrator's Garden". The architectural layout of the garden is ingenious, the gardening techniques are exquisite, the ancient trees and famous flowers are well-proportioned, and the scenery is pleasant.
Li Xiao walked in the garden and felt the unique cultural charm of the Jiangnan water town. He saw lotus leaves floating on the water, egrets dancing gracefully, small bridges flowing over the water and people living in it. The integration of nature and architecture was so beautiful.
When Li Xiao walked to the bottom of the rockery, he saw a young man making strange movements, trying to jump up the rockery, but kept failing. The tourists around him were a little curious, and some laughed.
Li Xiao stepped forward curiously and asked about the man's situation. The man explained to him with some embarrassment: "I grew up watching the carps jumping over the dragon gate in the Humble Administrator's Garden. Every time I come here, I want to try whether I can jump."
Get up, but fail every time."
Li Xiao thought to himself: This man is really interesting. I must help him realize his wish this time. He began to demonstrate the jumping movements and postures for the man, while explaining the jumping skills and tricks. Although the man followed Li Xiao's guidance and jumped several times, Li Xiao thought to himself:
, but still failed to successfully jump to the rockery.
At this time, a tourist watching from the side pointed at Li Xiao and said: "Look, when this big brother dances, the expression on his face seems to be tasting delicious food. He must be a foodie."
This sentence attracted the attention of other tourists, who all asked Li Xiao about his experience and preferences in visiting stores. Li Xiao happily exchanged his love and recommendations for food with them. The man also received attention and encouragement from the surrounding tourists.
Finally, with the help of Li Xiao, he successfully jumped onto the rockery.
The man excitedly jumped off the rockery and thanked Li Xiao gratefully. The tourists around him also clapped their hands and applauded. This interesting interaction made Li Xiao and the surrounding tourists feel very happy and made them look forward to the next trip to the store.
Li Xiao came to Guanqian Street, the most famous snack street in Suzhou. He walked along the snack street, feeling the excitement and temptation of the food here.
"Hello everyone, I've come to a new food shop again. This is the most famous snack street in Suzhou - Guanqian Street." Li Xiao picked up his live broadcast equipment and started interacting with the audience in the live broadcast room, "
When you see this, do you feel like your appetite has been aroused?"
Viewers in the live broadcast room immediately began to leave messages, expressing their great interest in the food here and wanting to know more.
"Then let's go to the first store here - the Old Hankou Peanut Rice Balls Store. The peanut rice balls here are very famous, and I came here specially to taste them."
Li Xiao walked into the store and saw the boss busy making peanut glutinous rice balls. He ordered a peanut glutinous rice dumplings from the boss, then returned to the audience in the live broadcast room and began to introduce the store's delicacies.
"When you see this glutinous rice dumpling, do you feel it is very tempting? The skin of this glutinous rice dumpling is very thin, but the filling is very filling. Its characteristic is that there are a lot of crushed peanuts in the filling, and the aroma of peanuts will spread after you eat it.
very delicious."
Audiences in the live broadcast room expressed their desire to try this peanut glutinous rice dumpling, and some people also raised questions, "Li Xiao, what is the difference between the skin of this peanut glutinous rice dumpling and other glutinous rice dumplings?"
"This is a good question. The skin of this peanut glutinous rice dumpling is made of glutinous rice flour and a little bit of cake flour, so it has a softer texture and is very easy to chew. And when cooking, you need to pay attention to the heat and don't overcook it.
Too long, otherwise the skin will become sticky."
Li Xiao's answer was recognized by the audience in the live broadcast room, and some people said they wanted to try it in the store. Next, Li Xiao also introduced several other shops, including the famous Osmanthus Cake Shop and Chicken Juice Steamed Dumpling Shop.
And so on. Every time he goes to a store, he will introduce the store's special food and production process in detail, and interact with the audience.
That night, Li Xiao came to an antique restaurant. This was a snack bar recommended by Suzhou locals, called "Songhe Tower". It is said to be one of the oldest snack bars in Suzhou.
Entering the restaurant, Li Xiao first felt an ancient atmosphere. The boss told him that this place has a history of more than 200 years and has always retained traditional cooking techniques and tastes. Their most famous dish is "raw sweet potato", which is crispy on the outside and crispy on the inside.
Soft, sweet and delicious, with a hint of chewiness.
Li Xiao liked this dish very much. He took a few photos and shared them in the live broadcast room, and interacted with the audience, "Have you ever eaten this dish? It tastes really good, and you can feel the sweet potato in every bite."
It’s fresh and sweet.” Li Xiao heard the audience’s question and said with a smile: “That’s a good question! In fact, the process of making shredded yam is not very simple.”
He explained carefully: "First, we need to prepare fresh yam, wash and peel it and cut it into long and even shapes. Then, cook the yam strips in water, but be careful not to overcook them.
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As he spoke, he also showed the cooked yam strips to the audience so that everyone could see more intuitively.
"The next step is the most critical step - frying! We need to use the right amount of oil to fry the yam strips until golden brown."
"What about wire drawing?" an audience member asked curiously.
Li Xiao laughed, "Of course you can't forget this most important step! After taking out the fried yam strips, you need to soak them in rock sugar syrup first, so that it will be more convenient when drawing."
Having said that, he showed off yam strips soaked in rock sugar syrup, making the audience want to taste them even more.
"Then, we need to prepare a syrup, burn it until it almost turns into caramel color, then dip the yam strips in it one by one, and gently pull them out a few times to form beautiful caramelized yam strips.
Got it!"
Li Xiao's voice became more and more excited as he imagined the delicious food. The viewers in the live broadcast room were also attracted by his description and expressed their intention to try it.
"Finally, sprinkle a little more sesame seeds and you're done!" he said with a smile.
"How does it taste?" an audience member asked curiously.
Li Xiao tasted a mouthful of shredded yam. The sweetness and toughness in his mouth made him praise repeatedly: "It's really delicious! It's sweet, soft and glutinous, and it melts in your mouth."
When he recommended this delicacy to the audience, he also shared some nutritional knowledge about yam to help everyone eat healthier.
"You must not miss this carrot yam dish when you come to Songhelou! You will definitely fall in love with it!" He is looking forward to everyone's feedback after tasting it.
The moment Li Xiao picked up the sweet-scented osmanthus glutinous rice wine and put it into his mouth, the audience in the live broadcast room saw his expression change instantly, from initial satisfaction to later surprise and wonder.
Li Xiao took a sip, and the aroma of wine and the sweetness of glutinous rice spread in his mouth, making him make a pleasant smacking sound.
"Wow, this sweet-scented osmanthus glutinous rice wine is absolutely delicious!"
He picked up the sweet-scented osmanthus glutinous rice wine and introduced in detail, "The making of this glutinous rice wine is relatively simple. The main ingredients are glutinous rice, osmanthus and wine. Add an appropriate amount of water and cook, then add sugar and wine, and cook until the wine and sugar dissolve.
, and finally add osmanthus, and the delicacy is complete.”
He went on to say, "This glutinous rice wine is not just a delicacy, it also has a profound cultural heritage. In ancient times, glutinous rice wine was often used for sacrifices and banquets with distinguished guests, and was regarded as a precious gift. Osmanthus is also known as Osmanthus fragrans.
As the national flower of China, it is known as the "King of Flowers". It not only has a rich gourmet value, but also carries the spiritual connotation of culture."
"When I saw this delicacy, I couldn't help but think of a poem: 'The courtyard is a little deeper, with smoke from willows, bamboo fences, and wherever the wind blows, no one can see me.' This sweet-scented osmanthus glutinous rice wine is just like this poem.
, deep and exquisite, just right, making people forget the troubles of the world and indulge in it.”
After speaking, Li Xiao looked at the audience on the screen and found that they were all attracted by his description, and made sounds of praise and exclamation from time to time.
Left the store.
Taibailou is a famous restaurant in Suzhou with a long history and a century-old inheritance. Li Xiao heard many netizens recommend this restaurant and decided to visit the restaurant and lead the audience in the live broadcast room to taste the delicious food together.
In front of the Taibai Tower is an exquisite small bridge with flowing water. Although it is late autumn, at a glance, the entire courtyard is still full of life. Li Xiao pushed the door and entered, and a light and elegant fragrance hit his nostrils. He looked around
, the decoration here is very elegant, with calligraphy and paintings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties hanging on the walls, and in the center is an antique screen with patterns of wealth and prosperity painted on it.
At this time, the waiter had already greeted them and led them to sit down. Li Xiao opened the menu, which had many classic dishes, including shredded yam, sweet-scented osmanthus glutinous rice wine, etc. But what Li Xiao was most interested in was the signature dish here.
——Taigong fish. This is a very famous dish in Suzhou. It uses fresh Taihu taihu fish. It has a delicious taste and the production process is also very unique.
He ordered a piece of Taigong fish and some other Subang dishes, then took out his mobile phone and started interacting with the audience in the live broadcast room. He introduced them to the characteristics of Taigong fish and how to make the soup rich and delicious during the production process.
, he also specifically instructed the audience to drink the soup first before eating the fish. This way they can better appreciate the taste of the soup and leave the delicious taste of the stag fish in their mouths.
Not long after, the waiter in the restaurant brought up a dish of squid that was delicious in color, smell and taste. As soon as Li Xiao saw this dish, his mouth watered. The meat of the squid was tender and melted in the mouth, and the soup was also very fragrant.
.He picked up a spoon, scooped up a spoonful, poured the soup gently into the bowl, then picked up a piece of fish and put it into his mouth. His taste buds were immediately satisfied.
When Li Xiao picked up the Taigong fish, he could immediately feel the toughness of the fish body. This texture can easily make people think of the power in the water. The texture of this fish is full of toughness, the taste is delicate, and it is endless aftertaste. He picked up the fish
Cut into thin slices and sprinkled with some sesame seeds and chopped green onions, the natural deliciousness of the fish blends perfectly with the aroma of sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
"Everyone look at this fish. This is the first time I have tasted squid. The taste is really special. The meat is very tough, so it is chewy, very fresh, and has a good texture. This dish must be like this
One of the store’s signatures! "
After hearing his introduction, the audience in the live broadcast room expressed their curiosity about the giant fish in the barrage. Li Xiao couldn't help but smile and said: "This dish is really good. You must try it if you have the chance."
He paused and then said: "I actually checked on the Internet and found that Taigong fish is a famous food ingredient in the Jiangnan area, especially in places like Suzhou, Nanjing and Hangzhou. It is said that Taigong fish has a nickname of 'The Demon King'.
This is because it lives under the muddy water, so some people think it has a kind of magical power. However, today we only care about its delicious taste!"
"Tai Gong fish, also known as bream and eel, is a delicacy in Taihu Lake and one of Suzhou's traditional famous dishes. Its body is slender, slender in appearance, soft, thin in skin and tender in texture, and the fish is delicious.
The male fish is about 30 centimeters long, oval in shape, with a gray or silver body, a small head, a large mouth, and sharp teeth. The male fish has many slender scales on its body, which are smooth to the touch. The scales are hard but will not hurt your hands.
The color is as shiny as silver. Under the sun, the scales of the giant fish will reflect a unique light, which is very beautiful.
The meat quality of the Taigong fish is also a major feature of it. The fish meat is fresh and tender, the meat is delicate, the taste is refreshing, and there is no fishy smell. The meat of the Taigong fish is relatively soft and does not have a chewy feeling after entering the mouth. It is very suitable for cooking into soup or cooking.
Stew.
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Hearing Li Xiao's words, the audience in the live broadcast room couldn't help laughing. They were all attracted by Li Xiao's sense of humor and knowledge of ingredients, and felt that such a live broadcast was really interesting.
Li Xiao took another bite of the squid, and the taste in his mouth made him close his eyes, as if he were there. "It's so delicious!" He couldn't help but praise.
“I really want to have a taste!”
"Is it really that delicious?"
"Aren't you full of anchor food? It's so fun to visit the store every day!"
“I’ve eaten this fish before, it’s really a must-have!”
"Oh my god, I'm so envious!"
Viewers in the live broadcast room left messages one after another.
In Li Xiao's live broadcast room, the audience listened to his introduction and salivated. Some local Hangzhou viewers began to discuss their favorite Hangzhou delicacies. Some recommended West Lake vinegar fish, and some introduced fresh meat mooncakes.
Some people talked about fried shrimps in oil, and some even started to share their own methods and recipes in the live broadcast room.
