The key to this 'Boiling Water Song Ye' recipe is to make the soup.
After several apprentices had prepared all the ingredients, Li Qi first chopped up the chicken, duck, and elbows and rinsed them repeatedly until no blood was visible. Then he put them into a pot and brought them to a boil over a high fire. Then he removed the residue, then put them into the pot and boiled them, adding enough of water, wait for a while, add some ingredients and seasonings, and simmer over low heat for more than an hour.
During this period, Li Qi continued to clean up the foam floating on it, and wrapped a number of chicken meatballs and pork meatballs in cloth sterilized with boiling water, and repeatedly put them into the pot, using these meatballs to absorb the suspended matter in the soup until The soup is clear and oily, and looks like boiling water.
At the same time, he did not forget to remind his three disciples to see how he controlled the fire.
In the past, Li Qi often reminded them that controlling the heat is very important for a chef, so the three of them also watched it very carefully.
Wu Xiaoliu and others who were watching were dumbfounded. They really couldn't understand why Li Qi could make the originally turbid soup so clear and transparent by throwing in some meatballs.
Next is the most critical step.
Li Qi selected the tenderest cabbage in the middle of the song, washed it, put it into a colander, and poured it with hot "boiling water" from the top. The cabbage gradually spread into petals when heated, and continued to pour until the cabbage was completely cooked. Ruan. Li Qi also distinguished the soup in which Songcai was poured from the original soup. Although these soups are still good fresh soups, they can no longer be used to make boiled Songcai.
This was the first time Wu Xiaoliu and the others had seen this method of cooking Song songs. They were surprised, but also secretly admired.
After everything is done, put the cabbage sum into the bowl, pour the soup over it, and you're done.
Such a bowl of soup is worth 30 guan. Li Qi really feels that it is not expensive at all. The time spent on this dish alone can be enough to cook more than ten dishes, and it is not so energy-consuming.
Inside the box between heaven and earth.
When Li Qi was making boiled water, he also had someone make a mandarin duck pot to serve it. After all, it was just a soup, but it wouldn't fill his stomach.
Now that the official had almost finished eating, he was waiting for the bowl of boiled water and song leaves to be served.
When the bowl of crystal clear, but slightly yellowish boiled water was placed in front of them, their eyes were full of surprises, and they felt that the wait for an hour or two was worth it.
The senior official first lowered his head and smelled it, nodded and praised: "Looking at it is like clear water, smelling it has an elegant fragrance that hits your nostrils, not bad, not bad."
Li Qi sat aside, smiling and saying nothing.
After the official said that, he couldn't wait to pick up the spoon, took a sip, his eyes lit up, and said: "This soup looks as light as water, but it tastes rich and mellow, but it is not oily or greasy, and it is tender and scummy." , wonderful, really wonderful, it is not an exaggeration to say that it is a peerless delicacy, not an exaggeration at all." At this point, he saw that Zuo Boqing had not eaten yet, so he said: "Boqing, try it quickly. "
Zuo Boqing nodded hurriedly, then took a bite and frowned. Then he took another small bite of cabbage and his brows sank even more.
When the senior official saw it, he was surprised and said: "What? Boqing, don't you think it tastes good?"
Li Qi also glanced at Zuo Boqing in surprise.
Zuo Boqing hurriedly put down his spoon, nodded and said, "This soup is very delicious, but there are some things I don't understand."
"Oh? Then tell me about it."
"yes."
Zuo Boqing said to Li Qi: "Master Li, I just tasted this soup and found that this soup should be made from chicken, duck, pork knuckles, scallops and other ingredients. I wonder if I am wrong?"
Japanese master!
Li Qi was stunned for a moment, nodded slightly and said: "Not bad."
"But why is this soup as clear and transparent as water? I wonder what method you used to remove all the turbidity?" Zuo Boqing asked curiously.
This guy is not simple. He gets to the point as soon as he asks a question.
Li Qi gave Zuo Boqing a very charming smile, and then said two very awkward words, "Secret."
When Zuo Boqing heard this, he was stunned.
The senior official had already learned Li Qi's two-character mantra last time and shook his head with a wry smile.
Zuo Boqing pondered for a moment and realized why Li Qi didn't want to say anything. He didn't continue to ask, and said: "Then how do you make this cabbage heart? I've tasted it, and it doesn't look like boiled cabbage."
, it doesn’t look like it was steamed.”
Li Qi smiled slightly and said: "Secret."
Zuo Boqing was completely speechless at this time. This boy was still indifferent, his mouth was very strict, and his eyes were full of frustration.
When the official saw it, he burst out laughing, and then said to Zuo Boqing: "Boqing, instead of asking him here, you might as well go home and think more about it. This kid will definitely not tell you a word."
Li Qi smiled and said: "I'm sorry, Brother Zuo, the two points you just asked are the key points of this dish, and this dish is the treasure of the restaurant. I forgive you for not being able to tell the truth. I hope you can
Brother Zuo can be more understanding."
Having said this, Zuo Boqing naturally didn't have much to say. He squeezed out a smile and said, "It's okay, it's okay, I'm just curious." But the depression on his face was clearly visible.
undoubtedly.
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"Not bad, not bad. Your dish did not disappoint me."
After the official tasted it, he nodded appreciatively, then suddenly frowned and said, "Then what should I reward you with?"
Oh. And as a tip, it would be great if you could reward me with the fan in his hand. I can also pretend to be a romantic genius.
Li Qi was like a waiter on his first day at work, looking at him expectantly.
"Yes."
The official's eyes suddenly lit up, and he immediately ordered to the attendant beside him: "Go downstairs immediately and bring the wooden board hanging on the wall. By the way, there are also pen and ink."
"yes."
The attendant bowed his head and responded, then went out.
When Li Qi heard this, a flash of disappointment flashed in his eyes, but he felt very curious in his heart and asked: "Master, what are you going to do?"
The senior official smiled profoundly and said: "Secret."
Sweating violently.
Li Qi opened his eyes and was speechless. He was already so old, but he still imitated me in playing advanced tricks.
After a while, the attendant brought the wooden board with the words "Boiling Water Song Ye" written in big crooked characters and the pen and ink he had just borrowed from Wu Furong.
The senior official took the pen and stood up. Judging from this posture, he was very elegant. I saw that he wrote "Boiling Water Song Ye Thirty" on the other side of the board like a dragon and a snake.
Guan', the characters are tall and beautiful, elegant and sharp.
I have to say that this official's calligraphy is indeed very good. Even a layman like Li Qi, who is almost an idiot in calligraphy, thinks this calligraphy is very beautiful.
But if it looks good and has some use, it would be more practical to reward it with dozens of taels.
After Li Qi was surprised, his face was filled with disappointment.
After the official finished writing, he handed the pen to the attendant. He looked up and saw Li Qi looking extremely disappointed. He smiled and said, "What? Don't you think this reward is too light?"
Isn't it just too light? The pen and ink are mine, and so is the board. You just wrote a few same words. What's the difference between this and no reward?
Li Qi was very depressed, but after thinking about it, it didn't matter, it was given for free anyway, I didn't lose anything, and the writing was indeed much more eye-catching than mine. He nodded and smiled and said: "Where, where. I
Let someone hang it up now." After saying that, he opened the door and called a bartender to hang the board back to its original place, and specifically asked the bartender not to hang it backwards.
When the senior official saw this, he smiled and shook his head, and suddenly said: "I heard that Grand Master Cai's house is planning to hold a crab roe banquet next month. You, Zuixianju, should also be invited, right?"
Li Qi nodded and said: "Master Meng, I think highly of him. Only then can I have the honor to attend such a grand banquet." He has become much more docile now. If he had been the same as when he first came here, he would not be called Cai Da.
The treacherous minister has already given you a lot of face.
"Then have you thought about the dishes?"
"Just thinking."
"Well. Then you are confident of winning the first place."
"This ---, I have confidence, but it's up to people to plan things, and it's up to God to make things happen." Li Qi smiled slightly, but he didn't dare to say too much.
The official nodded and said, "Okay. Since you are going to prepare the crab roe feast now, I will wait until the crab roe feast is over before tasting the remaining two dishes."
Li Qi was stunned and said, "Don't you already have a second couplet?"
"secret."
After the official finished speaking, he laughed twice, got up and left.
Day. This person is better at pretending than I am.
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