Food starts with Mapo Tofu

Chapter 542 Mysterious reward (seeking monthly pass)

"Cut the tomatoes and put them aside for later use, and then crack two eggs. Of course, this can be done according to your preference. If you like more eggs, put one more egg. If you like less eggs, two eggs are enough. "

While talking, Chen Nian took out two eggs and tapped the edge of the bowl lightly with one hand, then held one end with his index finger and thumb, and the other end with his tiger's mouth and middle finger.

"Don't tell me, you look a little handsome when you crack eggs with one hand." An Hongdou said with bright eyes.

"Don't, don't, these are basic operations." Chen Nian said very modestly. Of course, it was true for him, just cracking an egg, it was no different from eating and drinking.

"It's best to beat the eggs in one direction, and tilt the bowl slightly. I'm used to using two chopsticks, like this." Chen Nian was stirring the eggs in the bowl quickly as he spoke. .

The movements are very skillful, during the stirring process, the egg liquid is even thrown into the air, but it is tightly connected to the bottom, like waves.

"When will I be as proficient as you?" An Hongdou said enviously.

"It's very simple, and it will come naturally when you do it often, just like what you want to write now, you can write it naturally when you pick up a pen."

Only then did Chen Nian realize that he may be particularly good at many things, but some people have never done it before, so they feel amazing.

But in fact there is no technical content at all.

"After the eggs are beaten, you can add some cornstarch or white vinegar to it, which can remove the fishy smell, but remember to add a little less, and then let it stand for a while, so that the color of the eggs will be more vivid after they are made. It looks better, and the color will be more golden." Chen Nian said.

It was the first time An Hongdou heard such words and couldn't help being a little curious: "Why?"

"Because there are a lot of protein in the egg, if you leave it like this, it will slowly oxidize by itself, but this oxidation is not the same as the spoiled oxidation, although it is indeed in direct contact with the air, but Even if it’s left alone, it won’t take long for it to go to the pot, so nothing bad will happen by then.”

"So there is such a saying." An Hongdou couldn't help but feel a little surprised.

After finishing speaking, Chen Nian prepared other ingredients, and continued to talk: "I just peeled the tomatoes, but that was actually to chat with you for a while, to tell you more, in fact, there is a more The simple way to peel a tomato is that you first change a cross knife on the back of the tomato, which is the pointed side, and then boil it in water for a while. It will be particularly easy to peel after it bursts. That's the way you do it."

An Hongdou nodded half-understood, she only had a half-knowledge now, but she also knew that she would probably understand after she got to know it.

"Why do you put green onions and ginger in your tomato scrambled eggs?" An Hongdou suddenly found out that Chen Nian had already started chopping green onions and ginger just after recovering from what Chen Nian said.

After all, she never put these things in the tomato scrambled eggs she ate at home when she was a child.

"These two seasonings are relatively popular, but many people don't like to put them in some dishes. This is actually different from person to person. I personally think that adding these two can increase the flavor of tomato scrambled eggs, and to If you really eat it from time to time, you can’t actually taste these flavors, just like some people eat tomato scrambled eggs without any sugar, while others like to add more sugar.” Chen Nian explained.

"Oh, then I understand." An Hongdou nodded.

But when it comes to this, An Hongdou has a question again: "Should it be fried by now? Should the tomato scrambled eggs be put in the oil first or the egg first?"

When Chen Nian heard it, he wanted to be smart and said to put the pot first, but in the end he decided to forget it. Such a joke is meaningless: "You need to put the egg first. In fact, this dish is stewed and stir-fried. Stew first and then stir-fry. When adding oil, you don’t need to put more, just add a little less. After the oil is hot, add eggs so that the eggs will solidify, but be careful not to turn on the fire too much, and don’t burn the eggs. Of course If you like to eat a little burnt, just pretend I didn't say it.

After the egg is solidified, use a shovel to cut it. You can cut it a little smaller. It also depends on your own preference, but remember not to cut it too small, or when the tomato is fried, the egg If you can't find it, you can only drink it. "

Chen Nian scrambled the eggs in a leisurely manner, waited until the oil at the bottom of the pan was boiled, and the eggs were all solidified, then poured them out.

"If possible, I suggest to separate the two steps, first fry the eggs and pour them out, then add them later.

However, there is no need to wash the pan after the eggs are poured out. If the eggs are fried neatly, there will be nothing in the pan after pouring out the eggs. Next, we will fry the tomatoes again, and we should put a little more oil in, but here is what to remember One point is that the pot must be heated first, and after the pot is heated, pour the chopped ginger rice into it and stir-fry until fragrant.

After you can clearly smell the ginger, then pour in the tomatoes. You can see if the tomatoes have become more red now, and it is easier to make soup, but if you want to taste better, let Its tomato flavor is sweeter, and you can add some tomato sauce to it. It is the kind of tomato sauce that can be bought in supermarkets and convenience stores. It can be directly used to dip French fries.

But remember not to buy the tomato paste that looks like a tin can. It is very sour. Although it is also used for cooking, it is still a bit inappropriate to put it here. "

While Chen Nian was talking, he added tomato sauce to it. In fact, he would not add this thing when he made it in the store, but sometimes he had to consider the taste of An Hongdou.

"I like this, I think it should be delicious." An Hongdou's eyes lit up when she saw this, "But if you make it yourself, you probably wouldn't add this, right?"

Chen Nian nodded: "Yes, because cooking is not rigid, especially home-cooked dishes, you can make whatever you like, you can't say that some authentic tomato scrambled eggs don't put tomato sauce in it, then we are cooking It can’t be put in time, after all, it’s not illegal to add tomato sauce to tomato scrambled eggs.”

"That's not necessarily true. Maybe someone is waiting outside right now. As soon as you put the ketchup in, a large group of people rushed in and took you away." An Hongdou said with a smile.

Hearing this, Chen Nian suddenly turned to look at An Hongdou: "If I was arrested and sentenced to ten years for putting tomato sauce, would you wait for me outside?"

"Yes!" An Hongdou nodded heavily, but her eyes were full of unstoppable smiles.

The two people who have just been together always have endless interesting things to say. Chen Nian especially likes this atmosphere, because he feels very harmonious, like the blend of water and milk, and like a magnesium bar that will shine when it meets an open flame. The light is like a clove of garlic when eating barbecue, which makes people feel that they complement each other.

"Okay, I have to teach you this first. After putting all the things I just said in it, add a small bowl of water. The main purpose is to boil the tomatoes inside until the juice inside is gone. After drying, the flavor of the tomato will be quite strong. After the soup is almost collected, add some refined salt and a little white pepper, and these seasonings must be added after adding water, otherwise they will be in the pot just now. When it’s dry, put it in for frying, and it’s easy to burn these tiny seasoning particles.”

"Understood, at least up to now, I have remembered everything. I feel that I can make something delicious by myself later." An Hongdou suddenly gained confidence.

At this time, Chen Nian thought of another question: "By the way, do you like sweet food? If you like it, I will add some sugar to it."

"No, I think it's fine like this." An Hongdou shook her head.

"Okay, then stir fry the seasoning evenly, and then put the remaining small part of tomatoes in and stir fry for a while. You don't need to wait for them to melt, just sprinkle a handful of chopped green onions in after they are soft."

Not long after, Chen Nian put the fried tomato and eggs out of the pan.

"It smells so good. I can still feel the fragrance even before I eat it." An Hongdou said while finding a spoon in the kitchen, putting it in his mouth, and blowing gently.

Wait until the heat on the top is not so much, then put it in your mouth in one bite.

Instantly, the rich tomato flavor fills the mouth, and the smooth and tender egg wrapped in thick tomato juice is full of elasticity.

The white teeth closed lightly, and the egg fragrance was released with this unusual movement.

The sweet and sour feeling dominates, but it does not steal the limelight or be proudly independent, but complements each other with the egg fragrance.

"It's delicious. This tomato scrambled egg is completely different from what I've eaten before! Not to mention the version I made at noon. Compared with the one you made, I feel like the tomato I ate at home before The scrambled eggs are not so delicious anymore, the tomato scrambled eggs I used to eat are all tomato-like, and eggs are egg-like.”

Chen Nian shook his head: "This definitely won't work, and I can't say it's not delicious, but I think that since making a dish, the ingredients in it must be able to cooperate with each other. If they can't cooperate with each other, then put it in Together it makes no sense."

"That's right, that's right!" An Hongdou nodded fiercely, "Then let's start eating. I think this tomato scrambled egg must be very delicious whether it is eaten with rice or noodles."

"Ah? Wait a minute, aren't we getting the steps right now? Don't you want to do it again?"

"Or forget it? I feel that I have learned it, and I will try it myself later." An Hongdou said with a smile.

"How about it, and the plate I made is only enough for one person, you can make another plate, and we can eat together later, and I can tell you one more thing while you are making it." Say." Chen Nian can't let the other party escape, An Hongdou came here today to learn how to cook, although I don't know why An Hongdou suddenly retreated, but Chen Nian still really wants to teach the other party some home cooking.

In this way, An Hongdou will not have to eat only those quick-frozen foods when he is at home in the future.

"Okay..." An Hongdou sighed. She just ate the delicious scrambled eggs with tomatoes, and she was worried that she would look stupid if she didn't do it well, so she backed down, " But if I don't do well in a while, you can't laugh at me."

"Why am I laughing at you, or I will reproduce the black garlic bread fish I made back then for you to try?" Chen Nian said with a smile.

"Well, don't, don't...Although I have eaten dark food at your place a few times, it is not at the same level as what you said." An Hongdou's face was full of resistance.

But soon she started to make it under Chen Nian's guidance.

After a while of busy work, An Hongdou was not in a hurry, she did what Chen Nian said, and based on what Chen Nian had taught her before, she soon made a tomato scrambled egg.

"It looks pretty good." Chen Nian said looking at An Hongdou's finished product.

"It seems to be..." An Hongdou couldn't believe that she could make such a good tomato scrambled egg.

Then she took another sip: "It seems that the taste is not too bad!"

"Is it true that you've learned it? Let me say it's not difficult, right?" Chen Nian said proudly.

An Hongdou was able to make this dish, and he was happier than making it himself.

"I learned it! I learned it! It seems that I am also very talented in cooking. Of course, I will be very surprised when I cook them for my parents next time when I go home!" An Hongdou looked very happy at the moment.

"Then I'll teach you a few home-cooked dishes later, and then you can make a table for them and let them see what your real level is!"

"Haha, yes, yes!" An Hongdou was completely immersed in her cooking skills at this moment and couldn't extricate herself.

But at this moment, Chen Nian suddenly said leisurely from the side: "Then you have learned tomato scrambled eggs now, didn't you say you would give me a reward?"

Although Chen Nian didn't know what the reward was, since An Hongdou said it, it definitely couldn't be a thank you or something.

As a result, An Hongdou suddenly blushed a little after hearing this.

"Reward...the reward must be for you." An Hongdou said as he walked towards the restaurant outside. When Chen Nian saw An Hongdou's bag still on the table, he thought that An Hongdou probably Already prepared for myself.

"But in order to give you a surprise, you have to close your eyes first." An Hongdou had already walked to the door of the kitchen.

"Should I close my eyes now?"

"Of course, otherwise, wouldn't you have seen it when I took it out later?"

"Okay." Chen Nian closed his eyes obediently.

But just after Chen Nian closed his eyes, An Hongdou suddenly showed a sly smile at this moment, and his face changed from the previous light red to as bright as a sunset.

She tiptoed back to Chen Nian's side again, then stood on tiptoe and lightly pecked Chen Nian's face like a dragonfly.

(End of this chapter)