Cao Cao's chef

Chapter 253

In the early morning of the next day, the troops were assembled and set off directly.

Compared with the wrangling above the court, the actual dispatch is faster.In other words, Xun Yu and the others are really good. After working overtime all night, they have already prepared all the materials that need to be prepared.After the assembly was completed in the early morning, it was completely ready to start directly.I'm afraid that Huang Zhong, who went out with the army for the first time, would be amazed at the efficiency here.

"So, there is nothing for us at all?" Wang Yong continued to prepare today's dishes in the kitchen. Everyone was busy with the expedition in the morning, and there was no time to eat. We must have a good meal at noon.

"No matter what, peace is the best!" Wen Ming said with a smile. As Wang Yong, unless Cao Cao's imperial conquest came, he would basically be in the rear.

"Yeah, peace is great!" Wang Yong slammed the noodles, the spring wheat began to be harvested, and flour began to be sold on the market. Naturally, the food can also be biased towards pasta.The happiest thing is Wei Yan, who is very motivated to study.

Alas, this little girl has gone astray, I hope she won't go farther and farther on the road of pastry chef in the future.

"Speaking of which, teacher, what is that over there?" Wei Yan suddenly pointed to the two masonry facilities in the back kitchen.

"Baking kiln!" Wang Yong didn't hide it either. It was only in the last two months that the installation was completed one after another.At the beginning, I reserved a place to come out, but I forgot it. I remembered it later and set up two baking kilns.

One is used for roast duck, of course, char siu is also available; the other is more special, it is used for baking bread, pizza and cakes.Wang Yong has also been in contact with Western-style pasta, and he still remembers using a rice cooker to make bread.

"Speaking of which, I said before that I would make some desserts for Cao Cao, but in fact all I made were jelly puddings..." Wang Yong suddenly remembered this.

But there was such an idea at the time, mainly to be able to pick up the other party.Now that I'm married, do I still need to please myself like this?It seemed necessary, after all, who made the other party his immediate boss? !
"Wei Yan!" Wang Yong suddenly called out.

"The disciple is here!" Wei Yan was shocked immediately, and hurriedly replied.

"What you have been exposed to before is noodles made by steaming, or noodles boiled in water. Now I will teach you a kind of noodles baked in a kiln. This kind of noodles is called West Point." Wang Yong said solemnly.

Not only bread, cakes and pizza, but strictly speaking puffs, cookies and shortbread, etc., can be baked in a kiln.Yes, this cooking method is actually baking, to put it bluntly, it is baking.

In other words, the so-called bread can also be called toasted bread, and the traditional Chinese buns are also called 'steamed bread'.Later generations also had the concept of so-called steamed bread, but this egg bun, dare to change the vest and become taller? !

"West point, what kind of pasta is that?" Wei Yan suddenly became excited. She has been exposed to a lot of pasta during this period, from buns, steamed buns, chaotic dumplings, pot helmets to noodles, and even cold skin. She did not expect pastry to be so good. Various.

"But there's no rush right now. Let's make lunch first. During this time, clean out the kiln first, and then prepare the charcoal fire. Meanwhile, in terms of materials, I need eggs, strawberries, flour, milk and sugar... Wenming, help I'll get ready!" Wang Yong ordered immediately.

"Your subordinates obey!" Wen Ming responded, and then began to go shopping.He is very clear that this purchase is a private account.

I ate noodles for lunch. Considering that the weather was starting to get hot, Wang Yong made noodles with a knife. He used the method of dry fishing, put vinegar and chili oil in, and served with other seasonings. It was really hot and sour, very appetizing.

"At first, I thought that the noodles were mainly cut or pulled out, or even dropped out, but I didn't expect to be able to cut them out." Liu Xie ate the noodles, looking very comfortable.

"For sliced ​​noodles, each slice must be cut to about the same size, so that it is qualified. If the size is different and the heat is different, the taste will be much worse. The process of sliced ​​noodles is actually a kind of visual enjoyment." Wang Wang Yong introduced.

However, the birth of sliced ​​noodles was due to the special environment of the Yuan Dynasty.It is said that at that time the imperial court stipulated that the ten families below shared a kitchen knife, and no one borrowed it, but it turned out that someone had borrowed it.On the way back, he tripped over a thin iron sheet, and simply put it in his arms and took it back.It’s not how to cut noodles without a knife, just cut it, this is not the development of knife-cut noodles.

In terms of food culture, China's food culture can be said to have a long history.Some dishes are actually more like witnesses to history, showing people the historical characteristics of that period.

"My lord, the things you want are here!" Wen Ming brought all the things at this time.This kid is a bit of a monkey spirit, so I bought some more, and it's not a problem to make three or four cakes.

"The extra part will be deducted from your salary?" Wang Yong frowned.

"Hey, my lord, I am wronged!" Wen Ming directly defended, "Aren't you worried that the attempt to make it will not be successful, why don't you prepare more materials? Even if you can't use them up, you can keep them for the next time!"

That’s right, even if you only make one today and it’s not satisfying to eat, you can still make more tomorrow!Yes, this reason can!
"Well, even if that's the case!" Wang Yong took the materials angrily.

"Wuyou, what are you going to do?" Liu Xie looked at Wang Yong curiously.

"I plan to try making a cake. After all, the baking kiln has already been built. It would be too wasteful not to do something." Wang Yong replied, thought for a while, and asked, "Do you want to stay for a snack?!"

"Okay!" Liu Xie thought for a while, "Anyway, there is nothing to be busy in the afternoon!"

"Then wait a moment!" Wang Yong walked towards the kitchen, and Wei Yan also ran over.Wen Ming followed naturally, but Liu Xie thought about it and ran over too.

"For a cake, four eggs are enough, and the egg whites and egg yolks are separated... Yes, that's it!" Wang Yong took out two containers and put the egg whites and egg yolks in respectively.

The egg yolk is added with low-gluten flour, which is the material of the cake embryo; the egg white is powerful. Add sugar in three times and slowly beat it, and it will turn into a cream-like shape. It is said that whipped cream is made in this way, and whipped cream is added with milk. The main ingredient of cream.

"But if there is no mixer...it's terrible..." Wang Yong muttered.At the same time, freeze the egg whites together with the container in ice cubes. The frozen egg whites are easier to whip. At the same time, lemons are prepared, which can replace baking powder.

Add sugar to the egg yolk, add vegetable oil and milk at the same time, beat lightly, but do not send; add low-gluten flour, and then stir further; add one-third of the egg whites, continue to stir; finally pour into the mold, for demoulding , you can spread a layer of tinfoil inside... Yes, Wanshiwu actually sells tinfoil, Wang Yong only recently found out!

Put it into the kiln and bake according to the temperature and the size of the cake. The result of naked eye observation is that the cake expands and then deflates.The appearance is slightly discolored, but it needs actual operation.

After all, before crossing, Wang Yong did not have the financial resources to build a roasting kiln.What he can do is buy an oven, put the mold in it, and bake it for 25 to 10 minutes.Then lift it with tin foil, and the whole cake comes out of the mold directly.

Frozen egg whites, add some lemon juice, then add milk, oil and sugar, and the rest is to keep stirring until the whipped cream does not drip from the top of the stirrer, and the cream is finished.

"This is, eggs and milk are beaten like this?" At this moment, everyone present showed curious eyes.No one expected that these things could be combined to produce such a finished product.

"This is the cream spread on top of the cake. You should be able to imagine the taste!" Wang Yong laughed.

"Indeed, just by looking at it, you can understand that this cream must be very sweet!" Wei Yan nodded vigorously, while Wen Ming and Liu Xie also nodded slightly.

In a blink of an eye, the bread was almost baked. Wang Yong took it out to check it. It couldn't be said that it was absolutely perfect, but it was a success after all.

"It can only be regarded as a hand-made work, let's improve it next time!" Wang Yong sighed. At this level, it can only be regarded as the level of home cooking. It is not that simple to reach a senior chef or even a special chef.

After unmolding the cake, the fluffy cake embryo and its sweet taste immediately attracted the attention of the two ladies.Both of them wanted to try it very much. Sure enough, desserts, especially cakes or ice cream, are very attractive to women.

Cutting, cutting the cake blank into four parts, later generations have special small props, which can keep the props level, so that the cutting will be very even.But Wang Yong's eyesight and hands are very strong, so with two "swish, swipe", the cake embryo was cut.

Stem strawberries, then cut in half.Spread evenly on top of one layer of cake, then spread the cream and cover with the second layer of cake.Repeat this one more time to cover the last layer of cake.

According to needs, this can actually be taken out directly, divided into several pieces, and then feasted on.To fully enjoy the taste of cream, spread the remaining cream around the cake until it is completely wrapped.

Finally, put a strawberry on the top as a decoration, and the finished strawberry cream cake is considered complete.

"At this level..." Wang Yong evaluated, "It can only be regarded as ordinary!"

"Even so, I really want to try it!" Liu Xie looked at Wang Yong with an expectant expression.Meanwhile, Wei Yan silently swallowed.

"In this case, let's start eating! According to this size, it can be divided into six pieces!" Wang Yong smiled, and the kitchen knife was cut into six pieces.

He himself, Liu Xie, Wei Yan, Wen Ming and Cao Cao, I am afraid that Xun Yu will be counted, and six yuan is just right.Put the cut cake into a small porcelain plate, put a small fork on it, and look at the strawberries exposed at the cut, which is very visually enjoyable.

"Eat whatever you want, I'll take these two servings out first..." Wang Yong carried the cake and walked towards the side hall.

"Let's eat!" Seeing Wang Yong's departure, Liu Xie started to taste without being pretentious.

In the mouth, there is the richness and smoothness of cream, the taste of milk and the sweetness of sugar are very rich.Then, in the fragrance of the cake and the sweet and sour taste of strawberries, it seems that it is the taste of first love.

"It's completely different from buns, baking!" Wei Yan clenched her fists. At this moment, she seemed to see a new world.

"My lord, excuse me!" Wang Yong knocked on the door, walked into the side hall after getting permission, came to Cao Cao, and asked cautiously. "This subordinate has made some desserts, I wonder if my lord is interested?"

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