Ten years as a substitute!Now that she leaves, she regrets it too much

Chapter 867 The origin of delicious food

Seeing Lin Xixi and Ruojia's high evaluation of hoof silk, Jiang An and Zhang Zhejie couldn't wait to taste it.

When the hoof silk slips into their mouths, the unique texture and taste instantly conquer them.

Zhang Zhejie even said with emotion: "If I could eat such delicious food every day, I would even be willing to get up early."

As Zhang Zhejie's friend, Jiang An naturally knew that he liked to stay in bed and was often teased for it. Now, he is actually willing to get up early for this hoof filigree, which shows the great charm of this dish.

Jiang An said with a smile: "Lao Zhang, I'm not surprised at all by your reaction to this hoof filament. It combines the essence of pig's trotters and pig skin, showing a brand new taste, coupled with unique seasonings, it is indeed delicious Call it a delicacy.”

Zhang Zhejie tasted it and asked curiously: "Seeing that you are speaking eloquently now, do you know the story of this dish? If you do, don't be stingy and tell us."

Jiang An nodded and began to recall: "Actually, there is an interesting story behind this dish, which goes back to the war-torn era before the new era."

He continued: "At that time, the people of Chunfu suffered from the suffering of the old society. The winter was bitterly cold, and people were often seen freezing to death on the road. However, in that special era, such scenes have become a part of people's lives. part."

"Despite this, food has always been the main theme of human life. As the economic core of the time, Chunfu gathered many dignitaries, and their pursuit of food contributed to the city's prosperity and development in food. And Hoofashi, where A delicacy that was developed during the 1960s.”

"The original hoof flowers were different from what they are today. At that time, they were called stewed hoof flowers and were eaten with the unique garlic sauce in the north. However, one day, a person in power specifically requested the preparation of braised hoof flowers when ordering a banquet from an old restaurant. The boss is afraid of his power and dare not refuse.”

"Unexpectedly, there was a heavy snowfall suddenly in late autumn, and it seemed like a severe winter entered overnight. The braised hoof flowers prepared in advance also turned into meat jelly, but it is different from other meat jelly."

At this point, Jiang An paused, as if recalling the scene in that story, and then he continued: "The owner of that store was at a loss when faced with such a change, because such dishes could not be served to the person in power. However, Just when the boss was about to despair, his daughter came up with a suggestion: Why not try sprinkling some seasoning on the frozen hoof flowers? "

"The boss followed his daughter's suggestion, mixed garlic juice and other seasonings and poured it on the hoof jelly. As a result, the improved hoof jelly became very popular, not only making the person in power full of praise, but also making the restaurant The store has a great reputation.”

"As time went by, this dish gradually evolved into the hoof filaments we taste now. It has the texture of the pig's trotters and the tenderness of the pig's skin, coupled with the spicy and sour seasonings, which really makes people have endless aftertaste."

After listening to Jiang An's story, everyone fell into deep thought, as if they were recalling the history and deliciousness behind the hoof filaments. Lin Xixi sighed: "I didn't expect this delicacy to have such a profound historical background. It's really fascinating."

Early the next morning, the shop owner was horrified to find that the stewed hoof flowers had solidified, but it was too late to remedy the situation.

Re-boiling will not only change the original deliciousness, but also make the soup thicker, which obviously cannot satisfy those dignitaries with picky tastes. The boss was in trouble and at a loss.

That's when the chef who made the dish stepped forward and came up with an innovative solution. He suggested removing the hoof flowers from the soup, removing the bones, wrapping them in linen cloth, pressing them into shape and then cutting them into thin slices.

In this way, the deliciousness of the hoof flowers can be preserved and presented to guests in a brand new form.

Although the boss had no choice but to adopt the chef's suggestion, he still felt uneasy inside. When the banquet was delivered to the noble family, the latter became furious because they did not see the stewed hoof flowers.

The boss immediately explained what the chef said and emphasized that this dish was specially designed for them. The slices of pig's trotters are as thin as cicada wings, which shows the chef's ingenuity.

However, the owner did not let him go easily and asked to taste the dish immediately to verify its taste. If the taste is not good, they will use their power to make the store disappear in the old city.

At this point in the story, Mr. Zhang interjected: "Looking at the current situation, this dish must satisfy that picky guest."

Jiang An nodded, "Yes, as far as I know, this dish not only satisfied the customer, but also caused a sensation. Many powerful people rushed to taste it, and the store became famous in one fell swoop. , It became a famous restaurant in the old city at that time. "So, this can be regarded as a turning point," Zhang Zhejie said with emotion, while he couldn't wait to pick up some chopsticks. At this time, the waiter also walked out of the store carrying a hot soup pot.

"Be careful, this pot is boiling hot." The waiter put the soup pot on the table and reminded them to pay attention to safety. "Be sure to remember when eating, just rinse it lightly. If it takes a little longer, the hoof filaments will It will disperse, and all the efforts will be wasted.”

At this moment, the waiter served them another plate of hoof floss. Compared with the previous plate, the hoof shreds this time were obviously cut thicker to better match the hot soup pot.

Seeing the milky white soup boiling and rolling in the pot, Zhang Zhejie's appetite has been completely aroused. But before tasting it, he asked the waiter doubtfully: "Doesn't this way of eating require other dipping sauces?"

The waiter explained patiently: "Because the soup base is prepared in advance and has a very rich flavor, the ingredients only need to be lightly rinsed in the soup to make it delicious. However, I would like to remind you that this soup is very It’s rich, so don’t drink it directly, otherwise it may irritate your throat.”

As soon as the waiter finished speaking, Zhang Zhejie couldn't wait to pick up a pair of chopsticks, quickly rinsed it in the hot soup pot, and then quickly put it into his mouth.

Fortunately, he had just moved very quickly, and the inside of the hoof filaments still had a cold taste, while the outside became warm due to the heating of the soup pot.

This subtle temperature change causes the collagen in the hoof filaments to gradually decompose, giving it a sticky but not greasy taste. The fresh aroma of the soup pot and the richness of the bone broth are intertwined, coupled with the unique taste of the hoof wire, it is simply an unforgettable delicacy.

Seeing Zhang Zhejie's intoxicated expression, Lin Xixi and Ruojia couldn't wait to taste it. Compared with the previous cold dishes, this time the hoof floss has a completely new improvement in taste and texture.

Lin Xixi praised while tasting: "Teacher Jiang, I really didn't expect to be able to eat such fresh meat here. Only fresh enough raw materials can present such a pure umami taste. This is not caused by cooking and seasoning. It’s the deliciousness of the meat itself.”

Ruojia was also surprised because the information she saw on her phone made her think that northerners often eat frozen meat.

Jiang An felt a little wronged and defended: "You can't always believe the information on your mobile phone. We have traveled a lot in the north. If this place is really like what is said on the mobile phone, you two beauties would have run back to the magic city. Let’s go.”

Lin Xixi and Ruojia were amused by Jiang An's words and did not continue the topic.

They took the time to taste the deliciousness of the hoof filaments because Zhang Zhejie made a very constructive suggestion: as the soup boils, the water will gradually evaporate, thus changing the taste of the soup pot.

Therefore, the longer it is cooked, the greater the change in taste may be. It would be a great shame for them if such deliciousness could not be locked in at that moment in time.

Several people couldn't stop using their chopsticks and praised the soup pot hoof filigree.

"Wow, this hoof filament tastes really great!" Zhang Zhejie said excitedly, "It's hot on the outside and cool on the inside. It's really delicious and interesting."

Lin Xixi nodded in agreement: "Yes, the taste of this soup pot is so unique, delicious and not greasy, it is really enjoyable to eat."

Ruojia couldn't help but moan with satisfaction: "Hmm~ This soup is so rich, every bite is intoxicating."

Jiang An smiled and watched them enjoying the food, and felt satisfied in his heart: "It seems that you all like this dish, and so do I. This soup pot with hoof and silk filigree is a specialty of the old city. I'm glad that you can taste it. tasty."

"Yes, yes, this is definitely one of the most delicious discoveries on our trip!" Zhang Zhejie concluded excitedly, and several people agreed and continued to enjoy this unforgettable delicacy.

(End of this chapter)