Ancient and modern, both Chinese and foreign, chefs have a deep study of the first course of appetizers.

It's like an eye rim on a blind date.

If the first dish can conquer the opponent's stomach, then the subsequent dishes can also naturally score high.

Qiao Zhi's first course was an appetizer soup.

The weather is cold, and a bowl of soup can quickly warm up the body.

Diners get not only nutrients from food, but also calories.

A soup makes the body sweat, the whole person's spirit is lifted, and the appetite is instantly opened.

The medicinal chicken soup cooked by Qiao Zhi comes from the secret recipe of the imperial diet.

Many people have misconceptions about the Imperial Diet.

Subconsciously thought that in the imperial dining room of the palace, the meals for the emperor must be all kinds of delicacies from the mountains and seas.

In fact, there is a principle of the imperial diet in the palace, that is, it is mainly based on health preservation and medicinal diet.

As for the taste, it is not necessarily comparable to the famous restaurants outside.

In addition, rare ingredients are rarely used.

There is one question that the chefs have to consider.

If the emperor is particularly addicted to a certain dish with a shortage of ingredients and wants to eat it every day, how should he deal with it?

Therefore, the dishes eaten by the emperor are not as strange as imagined, and they are mostly chicken, duck and fish.

Why did the emperor eat only one or two bites of each dish during his meal, and then give up?

Just because the taste is very average.

Moreover, many court recipes have also been passed down to the people.

Nowadays, many home-cooked dishes were common dishes in the imperial dining room in those days.

However, when it comes to "soup", the various medicinal soups cooked in the imperial dining room are far higher than those of the people.

Since ancient times, emperors have pursued immortality.

Once the energy is low, the imperial doctor will come to check on him.

According to the physical condition, he instructed the imperial dining room to cook a variety of medicinal soups.

Over time, all kinds of medicinal soups have become the most mysterious and powerful part of the imperial diet.

For example, in order to whiten and beautify the skin, the concubines will often drink whitening soup mixed with whitening herbs.

If you want to lose weight, there are also medicinal diets that can be effective. Hu Sihui of the Yuan Dynasty described many dietary recipes that can benefit water, reduce swelling, lose weight, and moisten the five internal organs in "Drinking and Eating Properly".

Pumpkin porridge and lotus leaf porridge are simple but effective diet for weight loss.

With the hot dishes on the table, the banquet gradually became lively.

Qiao Zhi cooks every dish himself.

A dish should be divided into several tables, and there are more ingredients in the pot.

A large pot dish must be made with a large spatula.

How to use a large spatula is a test for chefs.

In Qiao Zhi's hands, the oversized spatula was like an extension of an arm.

Powerful and extremely precise in control.

The ingredients are churning in the pot, and the oil flowers meet the flames, and they will make a burning sound with a "boom".

The spatula flew out in time, and the spilled ingredients were fully exposed to the flames in the air.

After tossing, re-add to the pan.

When cooking food, make sure that there is enough oxidation.

It should not be oxidized too much, so that the ingredients lose their unique flavor.

Turning the pot and turning the pot is an essential skill for chefs.

Several cooks watched in amazement.

In the past, I only knew that Qiao Zhizhi was single-minded and six-purpose.

I didn't expect him to be able to use a large spatula to such a delicate degree.

Someone outside found Wu Qing and leaned into her ear to say a few words.

Wu Qing looked wrong and left.

Qiao Zhi discovered this detail.

Didn't pay too much attention and focused on the stove.

After a few minutes, Wu Qing walked back to the kitchen and whispered to Qiao Zhi: "Old Man Zhao had a big fire outside just now. ”

Qiao Zhi wondered, "What's wrong?"

Sister Wu secretly thought that Qiao Zhi was quite calm.

Isn't he worried that something is wrong with the food he cooks?

"Today is Chinese New Year's Eve night, and everyone takes turns to raise their glasses to toast Zhao Lao, Jin Lao, and Tang Lao, but the old man feels that it affects their eating...... Got angry. Wu Qing couldn't cry or laugh.

Qiao Zhi suddenly realized and said with a smile: "The old man is really a child's temper." ”

Wu Qing praised sincerely: "Lord, your cooking skills are really good." In previous years, I also invited a famous chef to cook the Chinese New Year's Eve dinner, but the old man is still most satisfied with your craftsmanship. ”

Qiao Zhi's cooking skills have been recognized by the guests outside,

Especially the praise of Mr. Zhao.

Otherwise, in order to satisfy his appetite for the New Year, he will not be angry with the people who toast and send blessings in order to satisfy his appetite.

Clearly, he felt that enjoying the food was more important than receiving formal blessings.

It's also an indirect testament to his love for tonight's food.

When the old man was angry, Zhao Boran hurriedly came out to clean up the stall.

Take the initiative to go to each table to toast, and then tell everyone with a smile.

Let the old man have a good meal tonight, and forget about the formalism of New Year's greetings.

However, no one is missing from the New Year's money.

Zhao Boran also secretly smiled bitterly in his heart.

My father is old, and he usually handles problems with great grace.

I didn't expect to be so obsessed with food.

Everything can only be blamed, Qiao Zhi's cooking skills are beyond imagination.

Prepared with heart for the elderly, every dish is crispy.

It also takes into account the tastes of all kinds of people.

Young people will also feel that their eyes will light up when they eat it.

I have eaten a lot of dinners.

Zhao Boran has also tasted the cooking skills of top chefs.

Qiao Zhi's cooking skills are definitely at the palace level.

Zhao Boran came to Niu Ye's table with a wine glass, took the initiative to hold Niu Ye's shoulder, and said with a low smile: "Thank you tonight, the old man is very happy." Chinese New Year's Eve dinner is over, don't be in a hurry to go, go to my study and sit down, I invite you to tea!"

Niu Ye was overjoyed in his heart, and said with a smile: "With a little effort, I also want to talk to my uncle." ”

Zhao Boran smiled at Niu Ye and turned to the next seat.

Niu Ye was excited in his heart.

This time, my goal has been achieved.

In the kitchen, the relationship between Qiao Zhi and Wu Qing has become familiar.

Wu Qing will take the initiative to ask Qiao Zhi detailed questions, such as the order in which the ingredients are put into the pot, or the control of the oil temperature.

"Follow you and study carefully. I know how many complicated processes are required for a seemingly simple dish. ”

Qiao Zhi smiled modestly: "It's over." Sister Wu, if you have anything unclear, you can ask me. However, the most difficult part of learning the dishes I made today is to have a dashi stock to match. In the future, if you need to cook for the old man, you can contact me one day in advance, and I will make more soup stock for Tiantian. You can go and pick some up and use them back when the time comes. ”

Sister Wu looked at Qiao Zhi in surprise, "Is this appropriate?"

"Once in a while, no problem. Qiao Zhi said with a smile.

Sister Wu was stunned for a moment, and then laughed.

Qiao Zhi spoke quite directly.

Occasionally, it means, don't come to me every day to borrow the broth.

What a simple young man.

The cooking skills are superb, and it is surprising.

The character is honest and hilarious.

Of course, honesty is sometimes deliberately faked.

In this world, if people are too shrewd, they will make people stay away.

If you behave clumsily, others will feel that you have benefits to gain, and others will be willing to take the initiative to approach you.

Otherwise, you will deliberately approach others, which will only backfire.

provoke

Come to the vigilance of others.

For a woman of Wu Qing's age, if you behave stupidly, it will arouse her deep desire to protect.

"Don't worry, I'm not so cheeky and won't bother you often. Wu Qing glanced at the pot, "Is this going to make braised pork?"

"That's right, normally, braised pork is very greasy, but the braised pork I made today is fatty but not greasy. The old man eats four or five yuan, and there is absolutely no problem. ”

What is made is low-fat braised pork, which is also a secret recipe of the palace.

When Qiao Zhi made this dish, there was some mystery.

Wu Qing couldn't see the doorway for a while.

When roasting the meat, the bottom of the pot is lined with garlic so that the meat pieces absorb the garlic aroma.

When walking, use stir-fried pickles to cushion the bottom to absorb the oiliness of the meat.

The process of this dish is extremely complex, and it takes hours just to boil it.

Bring the original fat notes of the meat to the extreme.

When this meat is served, it instantly attracts everyone's attention.

Old Man Zhao's eyes lit up, and he said with a smile with the two beside him: "Don't eat this dish tonight, although you are older than me, you both have high blood pressure." If you eat this dish, I'm afraid you'll get sick tomorrow. ”

Donald said unhappily: "This chef is young and inconsiderate, and the dishes on the table can't be eaten, what does it mean?"

Jin Lao also regretted infinitely, "I spent a lot of determination to quit braised pork. ”

Old Man Zhao took a pair of chopsticks, put them in his mouth, and his eyes lit up, "You can taste it!" Although it is braised pork, it is not a traditional braised pork. ”

Old Tang glanced at Old Man Zhao strangely, in fact, he couldn't bear it in his heart for a long time, "Don't hurt me!"

Jin Lao was afraid, because he ate something too greasy, which caused his blood pressure to soar.

If it is not treated in time, it is very likely that he will die.

Gluttonous, but life is more important.

Donald finally couldn't resist the temptation and put a piece of meat in his mouth.

I saw that the skin of his originally wrinkled face slowly opened, and his eyes exuded a look of consternation.

"It's not pork, it's duck? It's so soft and glutinous, it's the taste of braised pork. ”

"Duck meat, it looks like rabbit meat I just ate!"

"No, it's a kind of fish!"

The other people at the table also began to argue.

"No, it's a lot of meat, it's cooked together!"

Old Man Zhao finally understood.

The exterior shape is the same as the usual braised pork shape.

But pork is cooked instead of low-fat meat.

Qiao Zhizhi seasoned soy products into a real vegetarian meat taste.

It is also possible to make pork flavors with alternative animal meats.

He didn't do that.

The shape is similar, but the taste is still the same as the original animal meat.

Qiao Zhi called this dish "palace low-fat braised meaty." ”

The challenge is to make each meat taste independent.

It is not a cross-flavor, but also a resonance.

There is still some fat, which is much less than pork.

Jin Lao, who had been afraid to move his chopsticks, finally stretched out his chopsticks.

After taking a sip, there was a look of amazement in his eyes.

Not the taste of braised pork.

The meat is stewed so much that it melts in your mouth.

The strong aroma of the red soup evokes many good memories.

"Can you give me a bowl of rice, I want to soak rice in soup. ”

Jin Lao took the initiative to ask.

Someone next to him immediately served him a bowl of rice.

He likes to eat broth and soak rice the most.

It has been insulated from the red soup for several months, and it is natural to be in love with it.

Now find an opportunity to enjoy yourself.