There is nothing much to say about home-cooked tofu at this point. Zhao Youqian finally started to prepare the last tofu dish, which also looked quite dark.
One of the creative dishes originated from Sichuan cuisine, ‘braised tofu with brain flower’!
You must know that since eating this dish in Sichuan Province, Zhao Youqian has included it as one of his personal favorites. Even the original version of this dish, Mapo Tofu, cannot compare with the status of Naohua Shao Tofu in Zhao Youqian's heart.
Of course, it cannot be counted as super-standard recipes that exceed ordinary Mapo Tofu and magical Mapo Tofu with the sixth taste of God.
You must know that the subtlety of brain-roasted tofu lies in the fact that two ingredients with similar textures, brain-flower and tofu, are opened in the mouth at the same time, giving off a delicious taste.
Rich and fresh aroma, but not overwhelming.
After the spicy taste, what is left is the richness of the brain flower, which is similar to bone marrow, and the refreshing taste of tofu.
But people who see this dish for the first time will definitely stay away from it.
For example, when Zhao Huanjin saw Zhao Youqian salting the home-made tofu to reduce the juice and then bringing out the soaked tofu, he showed a respectful expression.
The smell of white wine takes away the remaining fishy smell of the processed brains.
Zhao Youqian fished out all the white brains and put them in the drain net.
The onions, ginger, and garlic had all been prepared, and the tofu cubes had also been prepared for a long time. Naturally, he started making them directly.
After all, the first three dishes have taken a lot of time. Even if they are kept warm, they can't wait too long.
Once the fire is lit, the first thing to be put into the pot is Sichuan peppercorns.
It's just different from making mapo tofu in general. Zhao Youqian also added some lard that was cooked before in the vegetable oil.
Use these two methods to fry the pepper oil, then take out the peppercorns that still retain some aroma and set them aside. Zhao Youqian started adding the bean paste directly.
When making this dish in Sichuan Province, some add minced meat and some don't. In fact, as long as you add some lard or even butter to make this dish, you will have a rich flavor. Adding minced meat is a bit superfluous. However, you must not add too much of these two oils. Just one teaspoon or two teaspoons is enough.
Stir-fry the chopped bean paste over medium-low heat. Soon the pot will be filled with the color of red oil and the aroma of bean paste. At this time, add minced ginger and garlic, raise the temperature again and sauté until fragrant. Wait until the pot is full of gas, add bean paste, and pepper. , when the aroma of lard and onion and garlic rises, the drained brains are ready to be put into the pot!
The brains of this dish need to be fried slightly to remove the moisture in the ingredients and to bring out more fishy flavor.
When the brain flower gradually became brightly colored with a layer of red oil, Zhao Youqian poured in the cooking wine, lit the pot directly, and then made an action that Zhao Huanjin couldn't understand.
After a few chops, the brains were chopped into dozens of pieces, and then the chopped pickled peppers were put into the pot, followed by a large spoonful of water and the long-prepared tofu at the same time!
‘Wow!’
When high temperature comes into contact with water, even clear water will boil quickly. At this time, Zhao Youqian began to season.
Different from the previous home-cooked tofu, this dish needs to be cooked to get the flavor, which is also the key point to make the two ingredients have a mutual flavor. Seasoning in advance has become a necessary step.
But the salt should still be added at the end before starting the pot.
One tablespoon of light soy sauce, one teaspoon of oyster sauce, one teaspoon of white pepper, one teaspoon of Sichuan peppercorns, and one third of a teaspoon of sugar.
Mixed with the saltiness of the bean paste itself, taste it before adding salt, and it will definitely be flavorful enough.
There is no need to adjust the heat at this time, just let the seasonings and soup mix with the ingredients inside and cook over medium heat. It will take five or six minutes for the flavor to be ready.
At this time, Zhao Youqian turned his head and chopped the Sichuan peppercorns that were fried in Sichuan peppercorn oil but not blackened with a knife and set aside.
The simmering brains and tofu in the kitchen showed no intention of stopping. Soon, in less than five minutes, the soup in the pot was almost gone.
After tasting the taste and adding less than half a teaspoon of salt, Zhao Youqian first added starch to thicken the gravy. After coating all the ingredients with a layer of oily gravy, he sprinkled chopped Sichuan peppercorns and green onions into the pot. Inside, Zhao Huanjin very discerningly took out a rather large white plate.
As the steaming braised tofu comes out of the oven, Zhao You’s tofu feast made with clear tofu has also come to an end.
"Finally done!"
It was the first time to try this legendary quality tofu ingredient, and Zhao Youqian was very focused.
It was only then that I had time to wipe my sweaty head.
"Put all the food on the table and get ready to eat. You should all be hungry at this time!"
In fact, it had only been less than two hours since Zhao Youqian and the others returned to the mountain. Although it was already close to 7:30 in the evening, it didn't take long for Zhao Youqian to cook. This speed was already considered fast.
But now facing Zhao You's food, Zhao Huanjin couldn't say the word "not hungry". He swallowed, forced to suppress his appetite and nodded his head crazily.
"Okay, I'll take it out right now!"
Zhao Youqian smiled helplessly as he looked at Zhao Huanjin's back as he carried the dishes out with a helpless smile.
Looking at the two dishes and a bowl of rice left, he shook his head.
'Should I do it myself? Has he forgotten that there is truth in him?'
Picking up a large bowl of rice with one hand, putting the two dishes on the other hand, holding it between his fingers, Zhao Yougan lifted his feet and followed Zhao Huanjin out.
...
At this time, somewhere under Longhu Mountain.
A group of figures are gathering.
The greatest evil in the world of one person was originally planned to attack Longhu Mountain after the Luotian Dajiao.
But the head of Quanxing Dai who was lurking in Longhu Mountain saw some changes in Zhao Youqian after entering Longhu Mountain.
It was determined that the variables in Longhu Mountain and the various changes in Mr. Tian originated from this inexplicable strange family!
'Is it so mysterious to eat food?'
The head of the Quanxing Dynasty didn't believe it. He thought this was the birth of some kind of "Eight Wonders" with unknown specific abilities.
In the past, there was a "Jiashen Rebellion" in the alien world. The root cause was that a disciple of a famous sect befriended a man of all natures and developed eight strange techniques that can be called the highest method in the alien world.
And because of their crimes, they have also become the targets of all forces in the alien world.
Wu Gensheng, the leader of Quan Xing at that time, was one of the thirty-six thieves. In the end, Wu Gensheng betrayed Quan Xing and disappeared.
The acting head of Quanxing did not hesitate to hide and sneaked into Longhu Mountain for three years. His target was Mr. Tian, hoping to get information about the Jiashen Rebellion and even the Eight Wonders from him.
Unexpectedly, Zhao You's rejuvenation chicken completely changed Mr. Tian. Now that he is lurking in Longhu Mountain, he can no longer get close to Mr. Tian, or even take care of him.
So he shifted his goal and focused on the variables that could make such a big change for Mr. Tian.
That is, Zhao Youqian who just came to Longhu Mountain for a trip!
"So you asked us to come here just to deal with such a brat?"
Someone among the shadows raised questions.
"This is our agreement. You need to promise me a few things, don't you?"
The acting head of Quanxing showed a slight smile.
"Okay, tell me the time!"
The figures looked at each other and had no objections.
"Now!"
As soon as the head of Quan Xingdai finished speaking, everyone suddenly looked shocked, and then they pressed towards him with surging breaths!