Chapter 125 Xia Miao: Your cooking skills are above mine (two in one
Chapter 125 Xia Miao: Your cooking skills are better than mine (two-in-one)
Author: Beichuan Nanhai
Chapter 125 Xia Miao: Your cooking skills are better than mine (two-in-one)
The blade of the knife gently scratched along the shell of the bamboo shoots. Luo He opened the bamboo shoots and saw that the bamboo shoots were plump and tender, as white as jade.
In the home-made method of braised bamboo shoots in oil, the bamboo shoots need to be blanched first to remove the bitter taste.
The cooking method in the Jiangnan area focuses on the original flavor of bamboo shoots and puts the bamboo shoots directly into the oil pan.
This method focuses on the quality of the bamboo shoots and tests the chef's control over the heat during the frying process.
Sweet dragon bamboo shoots have a sweet and crisp texture and can be eaten raw like fruit without any bitterness, so there is no need to blanch them to avoid losing the flavor.
Luo He removed the older roots of the bamboo shoots, leaving only the white, crisp and tender shoots, and cracked the bamboo shoots with the back of a knife. This step is to make the bamboo shoots more delicious.
Immediately, Luo He cut the sweet dragon bamboo shoots into small pieces and put them aside with the chopped green onions for later use.
The ingredients for braised bamboo shoots in oil are now ready.
On the other side, the stew pot lid can no longer hide the rich aroma.
Xia Miao watched the stew while watching Luo He's steps.
It can be seen that he really wants to win this cooking duel.
Xia Miao seems to be smiling but not smiling...but it is really unreasonable to think that she can beat me with sweet dragon bamboo shoots.
"Do you want sister to help you?" Xia Miao said in a gentle voice, "You helped sister just now, and I will help you too."
"No, it will be done soon."
After finishing his words, Luo He poured the arowana oil into the pot.
In an instant, the refreshing and fragrant oil fragrance spreads.
Xia Miao looked at the golden and crystal-rich cooking oil in the oil pan, with a look of surprise in her eyes.
"Is this arowana oil?" Xia Miao asked.
Luo He admitted generously: "Yes."
Xia Miao raised her eyebrows slightly. She was an expert in the field of spices and had also been exposed to the raw material arowana oil.
The fish oil produced by the awakened pet beast 'Dragon Fish' has a unique oily aroma and is excellent for cooking.
The arowana oil in Luohe pot was golden in color, fragrant in aroma, and of higher quality than any other arowana oil that Xia Miao had ever seen.
"Why is the color of arowana oil so golden and beautiful?" Xia Miao couldn't help but ask.
Luo He focused on the temperature of the oil in the pot and said calmly: "I'll tell you later."
He still tried to show off to me...Xia Miao curled her hair around her ears...I really look forward to seeing what kind of dishes he can serve.
Luo He poured the prepared sweet dragon bamboo shoot slices into the pot and stir-fried slowly over medium-low heat. The snow-white bamboo shoot slices were dyed with an oily luster, and the surface was slightly browned as the oil stirred.
At this time, Luo He took out a can without a label.
This canned food is made from a type of fungus unique to Yunling: gallinopsis.
Alpine fungus, known as the king of fungi.
It tastes fresh, sweet and crispy, and can be paired with vegetables, fish and various delicacies.
In Yunling, there is a delicious product, Chicken Fir Oil, which is made from the combination of gallinopsis fungus, vegetable oil and spices.
Chicken fir oil is delicious. Just add a little as a seasoning to add flavor to your food.
Luohe's chicken fir oil is usually homemade and comes in two flavors: spicy and non-spicy. This time, in order to make braised bamboo shoots in oil, I specially chose chicken fir oil with a refreshing taste.
In the field of spices, Luo He really couldn't come up with a spice that could boost appetite better than "medicinal sage".
But in the field of fungi, Luo He can use "chicken fungus" to make the flavor of the dishes better. This is a reflection of a chef adapting to local conditions and innovating dishes.
Sweet dragon bamboo shoots and arowana oil are just two of them. Luohe's homemade "chicken conong oil" is also a trump card that beats Xia Miao!
Luo He used a pot spoon to scoop out a little oil and mushrooms from the can, added them to the pot and stir-fried them together with the bamboo shoots.
The aroma of chicken fir oil slowly penetrates into the bamboo shoots. They are both elf-like ingredients that grow in the mountains after the rain. The aromas of the two mountain delicacies do not cover up each other, but blend together beautifully.
This aroma achieves the effect of one plus one greater than two, as if one is in the fresh mountain forest after the rain, Xia Miao's eyes are filled with surprise.
"What did you add to the pot?"
"Added some fungi."
Luo He said calmly: "Don't worry, I'm very familiar with fungi and won't be poisoned."
Is it really not poisonous? Xia Miao smelled this overly attractive aroma, and felt a rare uneasiness in her heart... The aroma of fungi is not within the scope of my research!
Luo He added light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and sugar into the pot, stir-fried evenly, covered the pot, and turned to low heat to simmer.
"Just simmer for a few more minutes and it'll be ready."
Luo He looked at Xia Miao and said, "Where is your beef stew?"
"The cooking time is almost the same as yours." Xia Miao said.
"I'm looking forward to your cooking." Luo He smiled like a chef encouraging his students.
The arrogance in Xia Miao's eyes suddenly disappeared. She took this cooking duel seriously and nodded slightly: "Me too."
Time passes gradually.
The two opened the lid of the pot almost at the same time.
In Xia Miao's pot, the steam in the pot is mixed with the aroma of beef, wine and herbs. The dark red soup formed by red wine and canned tomatoes is fragrant, and the aroma of the vanilla bundle has been fully stimulated.
Here in Luohe, the sauce is turned into a shiny sauce color by high fire, and the bamboo shoots are hung with a sauce color like pieces of braised pork. Finally, chopped green onions are added to stimulate the aroma, and the aroma of sweet dragon bamboo shoots and chicken fir oil are combined into one.
When the dish is ready, the aroma rises to the sky.
The moonlight is bright and the epiphyllum is gradually blooming.
Xia Miao suddenly turned her head and looked at the beauty in full bloom under the moon.
He didn't lie to me... Xia Miao thought to herself... The aroma of the cooking really makes the beautiful flowers bloom under the moon!
Luo He looked at Xia Miao, fearing that she would break the contract and suddenly steal the beauty under the moon, so he couldn't help but say:
"This should be considered as making the beauties bloom under the moon at the same time, so how will our victory or defeat be judged?"
“It’s simple, the chefs just evaluate each other.”
"Chefs commenting on each other?" Luo He was stunned.
Xia Miao scooped up a piece of soft and mellow steak with a spoon, poured a little soup on it, served it with carrots and fried mushrooms in butter, and finally garnished the steak with finely chopped herbs.
Carrying the bowl of steak, Xia Miao walked up to Luo He, placed the plate in front of him, put her hands on the operating table, and stared at Luo He who was very close at hand, like a seductive witch.
"Come, try the food cooked by my sister."
Xia Miao smiled and said: "Beef stewed in Burgundy red wine."
The rich aroma of a combination of herbs and beef stew wafts to your nose.
Luo He's Adam's apple rolled, and he couldn't help but swallow his saliva, which fell into Xia Miao's eyes, making her smile even more beautiful.
"So, when chefs evaluate each other's dishes, each of them tries the other's cooking?" Luo He said.
"That's right." Xia Miao said, "Between chefs, you can feel each other's level once you taste the food."
Luo He lowered his head, looked at the fragrant beef stew, and slowly raised his spoon: "Then, I'll take a bite first."
"Do you want sister to feed you?" Xia Miao smiled.
As soon as he finished speaking, Luo He scooped up a small piece of beef mixed with the soup and stuffed it into his mouth.
"I don't understand the style." Xia Miao rolled her eyes.
It has only been simmering for more than an hour, but the beef is already completely tender. It separates easily when stirred with a spoon, and the aroma of spices has completely penetrated into the steak.
Luo He put down the spoon and exhaled.
Apart from the dishes he made himself, Luo He had never tasted such delicious beef stew for a long time.
Beef stew in Burgundy red wine, although the name of this dish sounds fancy, it is actually a French country cuisine.
Local girls and aunts use potatoes, carrots, beef and red wine to make dishes to reward the men who work hard outside. The thick sauce is full of warm emotions, and embellished with thyme, bay leaves and rosemary,
It adds delicacy and aroma to this dish.
Xia Miao even added appetite-stimulating "Salvia", a beautiful purple flower, to this dish to make it taste even more refreshing.
Luo He was surprised that the charming Xia Miao was as careful as a gentle country girl in the field of cooking, which softened this rough stew.
"How does it taste?" Xia Miao licked the corner of her mouth ambiguously.
For some reason, the way Luo He looked at Xia Miao changed from fear to the kindness of an old father looking at his daughter.
"It's a very delicious stew." Luo He said with a gentle smile, "You have worked hard, Xia Miao."
Xia Miao was stunned for a long time.
Shouldn't you be so amazed after tasting the food that you fall directly under my girl's pomegranate skirt?
What's going on with this smile? It's like an elder is praising the younger generation for cooking with great care?!
"Try my cooking too."
Luo He paused and said:
"The full name should be...[Chicken and Fir Oil Braised Dragon Bamboo Shoots]."
No wonder French cuisine has such long names for its menus.
Luo He complained in his heart, as his name got longer, his level seemed to suddenly rise!
"Aren't you still willing to admit defeat?" Xia Miao picked up the chopsticks, "Don't blame my sister for being too picky later."
Xia Miao picked up a piece of bamboo shoot and put it in her mouth.
Suddenly, Xia Miao stayed where she was.
She saw a heavy rain, thunder exploded in the dark sky, and the entire mountain forest was covered by heavy rain.
When the weather clears up after the rain, the dragon bamboo shoots break through the mud and emerge, and their crisp, tender and sweet texture comes to life.
The next moment, Xia Miao looked up and saw the dragon bamboo towering into the clouds, shining with golden light in the clear sky, and really turned into a golden dragon rising into the sky!
Xia Miao's eyes were shocked.
It's arowana oil... The taste of arowana oil complements the freshness and sweetness of arowana bamboo shoots, which directly elevates the taste of this dish to a whole new level!
Suddenly, Xia Miao seemed to notice something and looked at Luo He: "The oil of the mutant arowana?"
"Yes." Luo He smiled, "So the color and taste will be improved."
Xia Miao looked stunned. She thought she was far ahead in preparing the raw materials, but she didn't expect Luo He to be even more advantageous.
She wanted to refuse to admit her defeat, but Xia Miao's hands moved uncontrollably, and she picked up a piece of bamboo shoot and put it into her mouth together with the chicken coir.
Bamboo shoots are a delicacy, and they become even more delicious after absorbing the aroma of chicken coriander oil.
In a daze, Xia Miao felt that she was standing in a forest with fresh air, accompanied by bamboo forests, breeze, bright moon, and mountain streams.
Delicious...my mind and body are purified.
"Can I finish all of these?" Xia Miao asked with a blushing face.
"sure."
Luo He said calmly: "But the premise is that we must first decide who wins and who loses."
Xia Miao's eyes showed hesitation.
It is a great shame for the Four Heavenly Kings to admit that they have failed in the field of cooking.
But the facts are already in front of you, and even if you try to quibble, you can't convince yourself.
But...how on earth could this young man have such superb cooking skills?
Xia Miao raised her eyes and stared at the young Luo He.
Could it be that there are really unparalleled talents in the field of breeders?
After a while, a smile appeared on Xia Miao's face and she said softly:
"Okay, it's my sister who lost. Let's count it as your luck to win this time."
"Then as agreed..." Luo He pondered.
Xia Miao glanced at the blooming epiphyllum and said, "According to the agreement, this beauty under the moon belongs to you, but you have to bring it to the hunter to meet your sister."
"Otherwise, you are just lying to your sister with your sweet words."
A cold light flashed in Xia Miao's eyes, and she said softly: "Although my sister likes your cooking very much, if you deceive me first, my sister will not be merciful."
I'm just going to fool you, so what?
Luo He thought to himself... Anyway, we don't meet each other in the mountains and rivers. If I really want to find you, I will ask Master Lao Jin to find you!
"I care more about the ideals of our Hunter Association than your likes."
Luo He said calmly: "If I dedicate the beauty under the moon to you, please don't misunderstand me. I accepted this letter of nomination for the ideals of the Hunter Association."
No matter what the hunter's ideas are... Luo He thought... Anyway, there is nothing wrong with standing on the commanding heights of righteousness first!
Xia Miao was slightly startled.
The tall young man is extraordinary and handsome, and the key is his good cooking skills that won Xia Miao's favor.
These words about ideas also reminded Xia Miao of the leader of the Hunter Guild.
Xia Miao smiled sweetly: "Okay, sister, I will keep my word. Once you join the association, I will take credit for picking the beauties under the moon."
"When you are qualified to meet the leader, you will have a deeper understanding of the Hunter Association's philosophy." Xia Miao pursed her lips.
"By the way, what's your name?" Xia Miao asked.
Luo He was determined to give a pseudonym, but then he thought about it and could easily check his performance in the Rookie King Competition, and said honestly:
"People from Yunling, Luohe."
"Luo He." Xia Miao nodded slightly, "Remember, you must come to the hunter meeting, don't let your sister down."
Luo He shook his head and said: "I will definitely come, I will definitely not give up."
Xia Miao said with a smile: "Open your mouth."
Just as Luo He was about to say something, Xia Miao took a spoonful of stewed beef and stuffed it into his mouth, then wiped the soup from the corner of his mouth with a handkerchief.
"There is still such a big pot of beef stew, don't waste it." Xia Miao said, "Let's have a picnic here with my sister."
"It's not good to act blindly."
"What are you afraid of? No one will come."
At this time, Xia Miao frowned slightly and looked far away, her eyes shining slightly in the dark night.
"Hey... these people came very quickly. It's really disappointing."
Xia Miao waved the kitchen knife in her hand, and a cold light flashed.
The beauty remained in full bloom under the moon, fell into Xia Miao's hands, and was handed to Luo He.
"Put it in the storage space. Within three days, go to the fish market in Yundu in the early morning. Someone will contact you there."
Xia Miao paused and said: "I will use spices to remove the traces on the scene. They will not find the beauty under the moon on your body."
The reason why he handed over the beauty under the moon and lost the cooking duel was on the one hand, and on the other hand, Xia Miao felt that Luo He's words were somewhat credible.
If it wasn't to attract the attention of the Hunter Association, there was no need for him to risk his life in front of me.
Xia Miao secretly thought... He is so young and cannot be a member of the Public Security Bureau. He has no reason to protect the beauty under the moon.
Luo He knew that Xia Miao had believed his lies to some extent, so he put the Epiphyllum into the storage space, nodded and said:
"Understood, I will take the beauty under the moon and arrive at the fish market on time."
"Before they come, go down the mountain from another mountain road. When you meet someone, tell them that you were kidnapped by Xia Miao from the Hunter Association. She abandoned you and left early." Xia Miao followed the instructions.
"Okay." Luo He agreed, but complained in his heart... Your ability to tell lies is not inferior to mine.
"Well, good night, Luo He." Xia Miao smiled slightly, "This is my sister's farewell gift."
Luo He looked at the sachet handed over by Xia Miao and said hesitantly: "I dare not accept a sachet with unknown raw materials."
"Okay, there are some sleeping herbs inside. My sister won't harm you."
Xia Miao put the sachet into Luo He's hand, blinked and said, "Goodbye!"
The fragrant wind blew, and her figure quickly disappeared into the night.
Luo He looked at the sachet and thought for a long time.
Not long after, a flashlight beam came from the dark forest, and the barking of a police dog was heard. He was surrounded by members of the Public Security Bureau who arrived.
The leader was an uncle with sloppy hair.
The middle-aged uncle was very surprised when he saw Luo He, but he did not show the strength to be surprised and said slowly:
"Luo He, why is it you?"
It's Mr. Lawkin!
Luo He seemed to have seen the savior and hurriedly said:
"I have something big to report!"
Lao Jin's mouth twitched.
Why is there something big happening again...
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My routine has broken down again. Let me kowtow to you all first. Orz