Punch: From third-rate anchor to top chef

Chapter 1020 1030. Longjing Shrimp
After visiting the Su Causeway, Li Xiao continued on to other scenic spots in the West Lake.

He came to the Broken Bridge Remnant Snow, and saw an ancient bridge spanning the water, leaving only two piers and remnant snow on the bridge.He watched from afar, and felt that the remnant snow on the bridge was as cold as jade, as if emitting a chill under the sunlight.

Li Xiao stepped onto the bridge deck and strolled against the breeze.He carefully observed the details of the bridge, and saw that the bridge was about 36 meters long and 3 meters wide. It adopted the architectural style of the Ming Dynasty, and the stone texture was clearly visible, full of traces of time.

The remnant snow on the bridge is particularly eye-catching, as if telling people the story that once happened here.It is said that the remnant snow on the broken bridge was at the end of the Yuan Dynasty. When Lin’an City was surrounded by the Jin army in the Southern Song Dynasty, Qin Hui, the general of the Song Dynasty, ordered to open the prosperous city and leave everyone outside the city wall. The bridge was also destroyed, leaving only two ruins.The name of Broken Bridge Can Xue comes from this story.

Li Xiao stayed on the broken bridge for a while, listening to the sound of the lake lapping on the bridge piers, he felt an ancient and peaceful atmosphere.He looked at the lake in the distance, only to see the rippling waves and the smog, which looked like a beautiful scene in a painting.

Time passed quietly, and Li Xiao reluctantly left Broken Bridge and Remnant Snow.But this beautiful ancient bridge and its story will definitely leave an eternal mark in his heart.

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Immediately afterwards, Li Xiao came to Yuemiao next to the broken bridge and remnant snow.

When Li Xiao came to Yuemiao, he saw a majestic building complex at the foot of the mountain.He walked into the gate, walked through the spacious square, and came to the main building of Yue Temple.

The Yue Temple was built to worship Yue Fei. The main body of the building complex is three-entry, with the main hall in the middle and auxiliary halls on both sides.Li Xiao saw that the raised eaves on the roof of the main hall, the cornices and corners, were exquisitely carved, and the heights were well arranged.A statue of Yue Fei is enshrined in the hall, and historical events and stories about Yue Fei are hung on the walls, vividly showing the image and heroic deeds of this ancient famous general.

Li Xiao walked around the main hall, and came to the side hall again.Yue Fei's family members, generals and gods are enshrined here. The carvings in the hall are exquisite and resplendent, making people dizzying.On the other side of the side hall, Li Xiao also saw an ancient bell tower with a beautiful shape and four big characters "Yue Fei Temple Bell" cast on it, which is full of sense of the times.

After leaving the side hall, Li Xiao strolled along the garden path and came to the back mountain of Yuemiao.The mountains and rivers are beautiful here, and the scenery is beautiful. While admiring the scenery, Li Xiao recalled the story of Yue Fei.Yue Temple is not only an ancient architectural complex, but also a symbol of Chinese culture. Its historical and cultural connotations make people feel the soul and bones of the Chinese nation.

Li Xiao's trip to Yue Temple is over, but he has a deeper understanding and understanding of the story of Yue Fei and Yue Temple.

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The Three Pools Reflecting the Moon is one of the most representative scenic spots in the West Lake, famous all over the world for its beautiful scenery and traditional cultural history.Li Xiao is also very much looking forward to experiencing the unique scenery and culture here.

After Li Xiao arrived at Three Pools Reflecting the Moon, he was first attracted by the beautiful lake water.The lake is turquoise and clear, reflecting the sky and the surrounding scenery, like a mirror, which is refreshing.There is a quaint bridge by the lake, named Baidi, with ancient stone carvings on it, giving people a quaint feeling.Li Xiao decided to take a walk on the Baidi first to feel the ancient and mysterious here.

While walking on the Bai Causeway, Li Xiao discovered an ancient pavilion named Quyuan Fenghe.The pavilion is full of lotus flowers, and the lotus flowers are in full bloom. The petals are as white as snow and exude a faint fragrance.In the pavilion, Li Xiao saw many poems left by literati and refined scholars, which reminded him of the glorious history of ancient Chinese culture.Every sentence in these poems is full of admiration for nature and yearning for a better life.

Then, Li Xiao came to the main scenic spot of Three Pools Reflecting the Moon - Three Pools Reflecting the Moon.Here is a scenic spot with three small lakes connected, each lake has a unique scenic spot.The first lake is "Pond", named "Magpie Bridge Fairy", which is a stone bridge with Chinese traditional characteristics. There are many stone carvings and lifelike stone statues beside the bridge, which is breathtaking.The second lake is "Yin", named "Three Pools Reflecting the Moon", which is a very suitable place for taking pictures, because the lake here can reflect the bright moon and the surrounding scenery, which looks very beautiful.The third lake is "Moon", named "Huagang Guanyu". There are many exquisite gardens and pavilions here, which is a very suitable place for leisure and viewing.

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It's over. It's getting late for these three scenic spots. Li Xiao glanced at his watch. It was less than half an hour away from the restaurant for dinner, and he didn't intend to stay any longer.

Li Xiao came to a nearby local restaurant in Hangzhou. After entering the restaurant, the decoration style of the restaurant is very traditional. There are calligraphy and paintings of ancient literati on the wall. The interior space is also reasonably arranged and separated, giving people a comfortable dining atmosphere. .

The waiter greeted Li Xiao warmly and guided him to a seat.Li Xiao ordered several local Hangzhou dishes, including West Lake Vinegar Fish, Dongpo Pork, Longjing Shrimp and other classic dishes.

Li Xiao turned on her mobile phone, entered the live broadcast room, greeted the audience and introduced her dining place.He introduced the ordering process and the characteristics of the dishes one by one, and shared some history and culture related to Hangzhou's local cuisine.

Zhoubang cuisine refers to a cuisine that originated in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China, and it plays an important role in Hangzhou's food culture.This cuisine is unique, light and tender, and is known for highlighting the original flavors of the ingredients.

The history of Hangzhou local cuisine can be traced back to the Southern Song Dynasty, when Hangzhou was the political, economic and cultural center of China.During the Southern Song Dynasty, Hangzhou's food culture began to flourish, and Hangzhou's famous dishes began to be widely spread.

The development of Hangzhou local cuisine is inseparable from Hangzhou's geographical environment, climate and customs.Hangzhou is located in a water town in the south of the Yangtze River, and is rich in products, especially Hangzhou, which is known as the "Home of Silk". The silk, tea, and fruits produced have all become the ingredients of local dishes.

Hangzhou people pay attention to light and delicious food, which is also related to Hangzhou's climate. The climate is mild and humid, and it is suitable for eating light food.

Hangzhou local cuisine is characterized by lightness, freshness, and excellent color and fragrance, among which West Lake vinegar fish, Dongpo pork, Longjing shrimp, and beggar's chicken are famous.

These dishes are not only delicious, but also rich in cultural connotations. For example, the West Lake Vinegar Fish comes from a description in "A Dream of Red Mansions", and Dongpo Pork is related to Su Dongpo. It is a famous dish full of cultural and historical significance.

Hangzhou's local cuisine has always been favored by diners at home and abroad. It is an important part of Hangzhou's food culture and an important cultural business card of Hangzhou.

After a simple process, the introduced dishes began to be delivered.

West Lake Vinegar Fish is a famous dish in the local cuisine of Hangzhou, and it is also one of the representative dishes of Zhejiang cuisine, one of the eight major cuisines in China.

Li Xiao picked up the chopsticks, picked up a piece of West Lake vinegar fish, put it in his mouth, chewed, and couldn't help but let out an admiration.

Li Xiao: Wow, this fish melts in your mouth, sweet and sour, really delicious!However, everyone also knows that the cooking process of West Lake Vinegar Fish takes a certain amount of time and effort, so it is also known as one of the masterpieces of Hangzhou local cuisine.

Audience A: Li Xiao, I have never tried this dish, do you want to know how it is made?

Li Xiao: Of course.West Lake Vinegar Fish is made by removing the scales, gills and viscera of fresh grass carp, chopping it into pieces, marinating it with vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, ginger, garlic and other seasonings, and then steaming it, so its meat is very tender. , the taste is also very delicious.

Audience B: I heard that there are many other representative dishes in the local cuisine of Hangzhou. Besides West Lake Vinegar Fish, what other recommendations do you have?
Li Xiao: Of course, Hangzhou local dishes also include Longjing Shrimp, Dongpo Pork, Beggar Chicken, etc. These are very classic dishes, each with its own unique taste and characteristics, and it is worth trying.

Audience C: Li Xiao, I also want to ask you, if we want to try some more distinctive Hangzhou snacks, where should we go?
Li Xiao: Well, if you want to try some authentic Hangzhou snacks, you can go to Southern Song Dynasty Yujie Street or Dadou Road Snack Street. There are many food stalls there, allowing you to taste the most authentic Hangzhou taste.

Audience D: Sounds great!But I am losing weight recently, are these dishes high in calories?

Li Xiao: Haha, that’s a good question.In fact, Hangzhou’s local dishes are not necessarily high in calories. Dishes such as West Lake Vinegar Fish and Longjing Shrimp are relatively light.

In addition, if you really care about calories, you can choose cooking methods with less oil and less salt, so that you can enjoy delicious food without affecting your weight loss plan.

Okay, let me re-describe the process of Li Xiao tasting Dongpo meat, and reflect it in the form of dialogue.

Li Xiao picked up a piece of Dongpo meat, lifted it up a bit, looked at it carefully, then gently cut off a piece of meat with chopsticks, put it in his mouth and chewed it.

Li Xiao: Wow, this meat is really delicious!

Audience A: Li Xiao, what do you think of the taste of Dongpo pork?
Li Xiao: The taste is very delicious, the meat is tender and smooth, it melts in your mouth, it is really delicious!

Audience B: The production method of Dongpo pork is very complicated. Do you know its history?
Li Xiao: Of course I know.It is said that Dongpo pork was invented by Su Dongpo, a writer in the Song Dynasty, because he was demoted in the officialdom and lived in Hangzhou. He began to study cooking and finally created this delicious Dongpo pork.Now it has become one of the representatives of Hangzhou's local cuisine and is very popular.

Audience C: The Dongpo pork in this restaurant looks very beautiful, how do you make it?
Li Xiao: Yes, this Dongpo pork dish looks really delicious.According to the owner of the restaurant, they use high-quality pork belly, marinated several times, and then simmered slowly to make the meat very tender and smooth. At the same time, they also use their own secret sauce, which makes The taste is more intense, it is worth a try.

Audience D: Seeing you are so greedy, I want to eat Dongpo pork too!

Li Xiao: Haha, come to Hangzhou quickly, let’s eat Dongpo Pork together, and experience this delicious local Hangzhou dish!

Li Xiao picked up a Longjing shrimp, sniffed it deeply close to his nose, then picked it up with chopsticks and put it in his mouth.

Li Xiao: Wow, the taste of this shrimp is really good!

Audience A: Li Xiao, what do you think of the taste of Longjing Shrimp?

Li Xiao: Amazing!Longjing Shrimp is a classic dish in the local cuisine of Hangzhou. The combination of Longjing tea and fresh shrimp here makes this dish have a refreshing taste and aftertaste of tea, which is very special.

Audience B: Longjing Shrimp sounds very advanced, how difficult is it to make?
Li Xiao: It’s really not easy. To make Longjing shrimp, you need to choose fresh big shrimp, remove the shrimp thread, and then serve it with Longjing tea. Cook it slowly with an appropriate amount of onion, ginger, garlic and some special seasonings. The prepared Longjing shrimp can perfectly present the combination of tea aroma and shrimp flavor.

Audience C: This dish looks delicious. Is it true that only Hangzhou can eat such a delicious dish?
Li Xiao: Actually, if you are interested in Hangzhou local cuisine, you don’t have to come to Hangzhou to taste it.Now there are many restaurants that will make Hangzhou local dishes, and there will be local Hangzhou chefs to teach, so that more people can understand and taste such delicious dishes.

Audience D: Seeing you enjoy tasting so much, I want to have a bite too!
Li Xiao: Haha, this Longjing Shrimp dish is really good, I believe you will like it!
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