Food starts with Mapo Tofu

Chapter 579 Sudden Kneeling (seeking a monthly ticket)
"Hahahaha, we still have young people here, don't scare him." Jiou said with a smile, apparently already accustomed to Master Fu's character.

Unexpectedly, Master Fu waved his hand indifferently: "What's the matter? We are all fellow villagers. Ask him if he is scared."

At this time, Chen Nian quickly said from the bottom of his heart: "No, I think it's very kind. Master Fu is the same as most Shandong people I know, very forthright."

Master Fu laughed loudly: "Look what I said?

We are all fellow villagers, and this is very common in our country, that is, a foreigner will make a fuss. "

At this time, another chef next to him also joked: "Yes, yes, we are all foreigners in your eyes."

For a moment, the dining table was filled with a happy atmosphere.

Seeing the old atmosphere here makes me feel much more relaxed, and with a Shandong native like Master Fu, there are always endless topics to talk about at the dinner table.

During the chat, everyone was present, and then Chen Nian introduced himself again to let everyone know each other.

Master Fu also briefly introduced the others to Chen Nian.

Soon, Mr. Huo came out from the side door with an exquisite dinner plate in his hand.

On the top are a total of ten balls that look like snacks.

"Come and have a taste, the freshly made dragon belt jade pear fragrance." Mr. Huo put the dish on the table with a smile.

Naturally, Chen Nian will not be the first to move his chopsticks, after all, as a junior, he still has to wait for the elders to come first.

Chen Nian moved his chopsticks after everyone had put a piece of Longdai Yulixiang on the plate.

Chen Nian didn't know what this dish was made from just hearing the name, but upon closer observation, Chen Nian found that the dish was covered with a thin layer of powder, and it smelled like no ordinary dim sum.

Because it can be seen from the outside that the red inside seems to be some kind of fruit on it, and there is a touch of green.

"Try it quickly, this is Mr. Huo's signature appetizer."

Master Fu urged over there.

Chen Nian nodded, brought this piece of Longdai Jade Pear Fragrance to his mouth, and took a light bite. Suddenly, the fruity fragrance filled his mouth, and besides, there was a strong umami taste.

I think this dish is not simply processed, otherwise the umami taste would not be so strong.

"Can you figure out how this dish is made?" Master Fu asked with some sense of being a tester.

Don't even think about old age, this must be asking yourself.

This table is full of red-collar chefs except for himself, even Uncle Martin, who has been chatting with him, used to work in this kitchen.

And for so many years, I should have eaten this dish made by Mr. Huo.

He took another bite and savored it carefully. Chen Nian found that this dish is divided into three layers. The bottom layer is some kind of pear-like fruit, and the middle layer tastes crunchy and sweet without being too sweet. Soft and tender, it feels like shrimp, and the outer layer seems to be some kind of seafood.

The taste is also quite delicious.

As for the outermost layer, it is the thin layer of powder that can be seen by the naked eye.

Chen Nian then stated his guess.

But I was a little embarrassed after talking about aging, because there is not much difference between what he said and what he didn’t say, mainly because the various materials used in it can’t be tasted after aging.

"I don't know, but it's normal." Seeing Chen Nian, Master Fu only gave a general idea, and after laughing twice, he looked at Chen Nian and said.

He always felt very kind after seeing Chen Nian, partly because Chen Nian was very pleasing to the eye, and because Chen Nian was the only one who walked into this room purely as a blue-collar chef.

In addition, there is the roasted sea cucumber with scallions that Chen Nian made at today's party.

Although Master Fu has been working in the kitchen, Mr. Huo specially asked someone to send him a sea cucumber with green onions to taste.

At the beginning, he didn't say who did it, so Master Fu thought it was done by Mr. Huo himself.

After all, on the boat, Mr. Huo is the only one he knows how to cook sea cucumbers with green onions, and he can do this.

Therefore, he was very surprised when he knew that this dish was actually made by old people.

In the end, it is because of the old age.

Who would not like such a promising junior who is also very humble and hardworking?

"You should have been in the inland all the time. Although you can cook some seafood, it should not be much, let alone some ingredients from coastal areas where seafood is so abundant. The innermost layer of this dish, you feel like fruit The same thing is pear, and the outer layer is fresh shrimp gelatin.

Shrimp glue, also known as Baihua glue, is made from fresh shrimp, pork fat, salt, egg whites and some seasonings. It tastes very fresh.

Not many people know how to do this now. After all, this advanced method used to be done by the people in the palace and some cooks sent to the prince's mansion, so there are only a few people who know it. "

Chen Nian suddenly realized that he didn't expect to have this method, but to be honest, it tastes far better than stuffing a shrimp directly in this dim sum.

"What about the outer floor?" Chen Nian asked curiously.

"It's fresh tape. You may not have heard of it, but if I put it another way, you should know it. Yaozhu, you should know it. It's just that Mr. Huo made it. It must be a good thing, and it's made of this." It looks like it's normal if you can't eat it."

After listening to Master Fu's explanation, Chen Nian felt enlightened. It seems that he still has a lot to learn.

What I have learned before is relatively simple, even if it is BJ roast duck and sea cucumber with green onion, although it is troublesome to make, it is also a high-end dish among the dishes, but there are still some lesser-known dishes that I don’t know.

"If you continue to talk about it, you will steal my old background." Mr. Huo smiled from the side.

"What's the matter? Young people should learn more, and I think you, Mr. Huo, value this kid very much. Even if you let him know, it should be fine."

This was a confrontation between seniors, Chen Nian didn't know how to intervene, so he could only smile.

As a result, Mr. Huo nodded after hearing this: "That's true, and today I also plan to tell you all a news. I have decided to accept Chen Nian as my apprentice. In fact, I originally planned to tell you after eating. But now that Lao Fu has reached this point, I will simply tell you that everyone is an old acquaintance, and it happens to be a witness for me."

When Chen Nian heard this, he was shocked!
Mr. Huo accepts himself as an apprentice now?

Didn't you originally say you have to wait until after this trip?

But since Mr. Huo said so, it is impossible for Chen Nian to remain indifferent.

Immediately according to the etiquette of this period, he came to Mr. Huo and knelt down on his knees.

Chen Nian knows what etiquette is needed to become a teacher.

In this era, it is actually very difficult to recognize a chef as a master, let alone let someone teach you things.

Kowtow to worship a teacher is just an introduction.

There is nothing against this old age. The so-called master means that the master and the father have the same status.

Kneel down to kneel down to kneel down to parents, and another kneel down to master.

"You're a clever kid, so I'm here?" Master Fu couldn't help laughing again seeing Chen Nian's actions.

And what Mr. Huo likes is the spirit of Chen Nian.

Just do what you want, without procrastination or hypocrisy at all, act decisively, and do not procrastinate.

He is meticulous when cooking, and he has never heard of any mistakes made by Chen Nian. On the contrary, the dishes made by Chen Nian are very popular.

And now, after hearing what he said in public, he did not hesitate to pay homage to his teacher.

He could tell that Chen Nian really liked this line of work.

And there is an extreme thirst for learning.

"Okay, okay, from now on, you are my apprentice. If you follow the previous habits, you will have to work with me for a few years before I can teach you the real thing. But now that the times have changed, there is no need for such a long time.

We still follow what we said before, after this voyage is over, you will come to my side, and I will teach you what I need to teach you, but how much you can learn depends on your own performance, and I have to remind you , if you behave badly in the future, I will also expel you from the school, so don't have any chances. "

There is absolutely nothing unacceptable about these requirements for aging.

"It's all up to Master's arrangement." Chen Nian said loudly.

"Okay, let's go back to eat. I got to know these chefs today, and I can find them in the future if I don't understand." Mr. Huo bent slightly to help Chen Nian up, and said with a smile.

Chen Nian returned to his seat, while Mr. Huo returned to the kitchen to continue cooking.

This time, the content of the chatter of the people returned to Chen Nian. They began to ask how Chen Nian met Mr. Huo, and by the way, they also asked about some details of Mr. Huo's cooking test.

But not long after, Mr. Huo came out again with a dish.

What are the old-fashioned ingredients for the dishes served this time.

This is eel.

Moreover, this eel is different from the relatively small eel that Chen Nian knew in Huaiyang cuisine and Shandong cuisine.

This kind looks a bit like an eel, but it is actually a white eel.

It's just that the aging of the layer of sauce on the outside is a bit unclear.

As Mr. Huo got closer, this dish gradually began to exude its own charm.

You can feel its fragrance just by smelling it with your nose.

"Chen Nian, tell me more?" At this time, Ji'ou couldn't help becoming interested, wanting to hear Chen Nian's opinion on this dish.

After all, they have eaten these dishes before, and most of them know how to cook them.

But Chen Nian doesn't know.

Now these master craftsmen look at Chen Nian as if they were looking at a child.

It’s just that for the kind of little boy under the age of three, he may play the little dick, but for the old age, it becomes to look at the old age and guess the recipe and ingredients of each dish.

This time, I put a piece of eel on the plate and looked at the sauce on it...

"The thickness of this sauce looks a bit like mustard, but you can smell a faint sour taste." While talking about aging, he dipped his chopsticks into the sauce and tasted it carefully in his mouth.

"This ginger sauce has the taste of mustard, but it's not that spicy. At the same time, it seems that white vinegar and lemon are used in this sauce, and the one below is white eel. Although I haven't eaten it before, I have seen and heard of it. This kind of fish is born in the sea and grows up in rivers, and it is mostly produced in Guangdong, Guangxi, Fujian and other regions, but the output is not much."

As he spoke, Chen Nian took this piece of fish again and put it in his mouth.

"The method should be to first open the eel's abdomen, take out the internal organs, then remove the fishy film on the fish, marinate it, and then send it to the oven to roast on a low heat, so it tastes so crispy.

But although the original meat of the fish is relatively tender, it will inevitably be a little greasy if you eat it like this, so did you add these sweet mustards?However, rather than saying that the role of sweet mustard is to relieve greasy, it is better to say that adding this ingredient can add more taste. "

This dish is simpler than the previous one, so Chen Nian quickly gave a general introduction based on his own experience.

"Yes, that's right. That's probably how it is done. Now I know why Mr. Huo wants to accept you as an apprentice. Let alone Mr. Huo, I would like to accept you too! It's a pity that I was a step too late." Master Fu admired at first, and then regretted it.

"Old Fu, forget it. Chen Nian learned Shandong cuisine before. It's not like you haven't eaten sea cucumbers cooked with scallions. His master is no worse than you." Mr. Huo spared no effort to hit Master Fu.

"What's the matter? I don't believe that he can learn all the Shandong dishes and become my apprentice. I always have something to teach him." Master Fu seemed a little unconvinced.

But Mr. Huo smiled: "You can teach him, so can I."

Hearing this, Master Fu suddenly got stuck, and waved his hand after a while: "Okay, okay, who told you to be the chief chef, it's great to know a lot, I won't tell you this, but Mr. Huo, wait for you If you find any good seedlings in the future, remember to introduce them to me."

"no problem."

Mr. Huo fully agreed.

No flaws can be found in these two dishes, and every seasoning and ingredient match is very appropriate. Even as far as today's two dishes are concerned, Chen Nian will definitely not be able to think of these things. put together.

As Mr. Huo entered the kitchen again, the outside door was opened again soon, and McGrady walked in pushing a small cart in person.

Everyone's eyes lit up when they saw the things pushed on the trolley.

"Yo, is there a drink?"

Maddie smiled: "Please also taste it. This is the orange mango poplar nectar I made. I have tasted it and it tastes good. I also learned this from Mr. Huo."

"Maddy, those hands of yours can also cook, I always thought you were just a pen." It was Master Fu who was the first to start talking nonsense.

"Staying by Mr. Huo's side all day, I still learned something. Every time the ship docks, I will show my family a hand when I go home."

While talking, Maddie began to put the small bowls containing poplar nectar in front of everyone.

Looking at the lively crowd, Chen Nian couldn't help but feel his true value on this boat!
(End of this chapter)