Chapter 409: Two Kinds of Powder (Part II)
Liu Mang concocted a few bowls according to the law and sent them to Dai Jili and them. Pen % fun % Pavilion www.biquge.info
"Well, Master Liu Mang is really amazing! This bowl of noodles is obviously much more delicious than the bowl just now!" Lin Tong tasted it, and immediately let out a cry of surprise.
The smoothness of the jelly, the crispness of the peanuts, the fragrance of sesame seeds, and the spicy spicy shallots...... These flavors blend with each other in the mouth, making the tongue tremble slightly.
"It's hard to imagine that this bowl of cold noodles only has a few ordinary condiments!" Wang Lan also praised.
"It's so comfortable!" Dai Jili pulled the cold noodles chop down in a few bites, as if an invisible hand was pulling in his throat.
"I'd like to try it too, but it's time to rate our players. Jiang Wen said.
"Okay, let's start scoring. Wang Lan reluctantly put down the dishes and chopsticks and picked up the microphone: "I give five points, three points for the innovation of this bowl of noodles, and two points for the taste and appearance of the noodles." ”
"I also give a score of 5, and I hope that the lad will continue to work hard in the future and make better dishes. Dai Jili held up the sign.
"It's the same five. I admire Mr. Ding's innovative spirit and believe that after the guidance of Master Liu Mang, the jelly he makes in the future will be more delicious. Lin Tong also said.
"Thank you, judges. Ding Yiquan was very satisfied with the scores scored by the three judges.
After all, this score had far exceeded his expectations, and he looked at Liu Mang eagerly, hoping that Liu Mang could say something more.
"Uh...... Keep it up. Liu Mang smiled faintly: "In addition to not being confined to the form, the basic skills of cooking are also very important. Even if it's the next bowl of ordinary rice noodles, you have to figure out the combination between ingredients and seasonings, and you can't be sloppy at all. ”
"Well, I'll work hard!" Ding Yiquan nodded solemnly: "I will definitely make more delicious cold powder." ”
Liu Mang returned to his seat, took a sip of water and rinsed his mouth, and after waiting for a while, he watched the middle-aged woman on the other side of the stage make lotus root powder.
Compared with Ding Yiquan's cold noodles that can be cooked in a few minutes, the lotus root noodles made by Aunt Fang are obviously much more complicated.
Although there is a word powder in the name of lotus root noodles, they are two completely different foods from the rice noodles commonly eaten by Xiaoxiang people.
Its correct name should be honey lotus root, a traditional snack originating from the Suzhou and Hangzhou regions.
Aunt Fang washed and scraped off the chubby lotus root with no holes at both ends. Then, the glutinous rice that has already been soaked and mixed with diced red dates and osmanthus sugar is poured into the lotus root hole from the cut end, and compacted with chopsticks while pouring.
This is a tedious and patient preparation. However, Auntie's hands and feet are very fast, and her movements are also very quick, and it can be seen that she has been making this lotus root powder for a long, long time.
After the glutinous rice is stuffed, then cover the cut lid back as it is, fix it with a toothpick, and the preliminary work is completed.
When Liu Mang taught Ding Yiquan to order the cold powder just now, Aunt Fang was always busy. When the judges have tasted the cold noodles, her lotus root noodles begin to stew in the stove.
Put the filled lotus root in a pressure cooker and add water to cover it. Then Aunt Fang added brown sugar and rock sugar, and added a small amount of honey. Finally, I tasted the taste, and then I closed the lid.
"Auntie, how long do you have to stew this lotus root?" Jiang Wen asked.
"Generally, it is simmered for five or six hours over a slow fire, so that the lotus root can be stewed and the flavor can enter. But now in a hurry, use a pressure cooker to hurry up, 40 minutes is fine. Aunt Fang took the handkerchief handed by Wei Tao and wiped the beads of sweat on her forehead.
"Auntie, it must be very hard to make so many lotus roots. Wei Tao asked.
"It's not hard! It's not hard!" Aunt Fang waved her hand: "How can life not be hard, how can you earn money if you don't work hard." ”
"Auntie, I see that there are very few people selling your lotus root noodles in the Jiangdong area, where did you learn it?" Lin Tong asked again.
"I am from Suzhou and Hangzhou, I only married in Jiangdong when I was young, and my mother can make honey lotus, and I learned it from her. ”
"No wonder. Wei Tao nodded: "Generally speaking, the tastes of Jiangdong people are more salty and spicy, and they don't particularly like sweet things. And is there really no secret to the popularity of your lotus root noodles?"
"That's not what authentic lotus root flour looks like. Aunt Fang smiled so much that the wrinkles on her face were stretched: "If my mother is here, I must think that I am not doing it properly." ”
"You mean, you've made changes to this dish, right?"
"Yes, our mother's family has to put a lot of brown sugar to make lotus root. But this is too sweet to meet the taste of the locals. So my husband and I discussed to reduce the amount of sugar and add honey and osmanthus to make the taste of lotus root powder more in line with the eating habits of Jiangdong people. ”
"You have to use your brains for everything. Wei Tao laughed.
"In addition to using your brain, you have to use your heart. Don't look at this lotus root, it's very simple to make, but it's actually more meticulous than needlework. ”
"I'm from Suzhou and Hangzhou, and I'm looking forward to my aunt's honey lotus. Lin Tong laughed and said Wu Nong's soft words: "I must have gotten the Fu of Hi Seven!"
While doing and chatting, soon the pressure cooker was on the gas, and when the time came, Aunt Fang immediately turned off the fire and then opened the lid of the pot.
"Wow!" As the camera lens zoomed in, an exclamation rang out in the hall.
When the heat dissipates, the lotus root in the pot is displayed in front of everyone. The brown sugar and honey are heated to give the lotus root a rosy red.
The water in the pot is almost finished, and all that is left is a slightly viscous soup that wraps around the lotus roots, which glows seductively in the light.
"Aunt Fang, can you eat?" Wei Tao rubbed his hands.
"Don't worry, it's still hot. Aunt Fang poked a piece of lotus root from the pot with chopsticks and put it on the cutting board. After it has cooled a little, cut the lotus root into half-inch thick slices with a quick knife, place them in a small bowl, and finally pour the remaining sugar juice from the pot.
"Well, it's delicious!" When the lotus root slices were brought to Lin Tong, Lin Tong couldn't wait to stick a piece of it into his mouth with a toothpick.
Compared with the traditional Suzhou-style honey lotus root, this lotus root slice is not so sweet that it is greasy. Instead, there is a sweet feeling, the glutinous rice in it is glutinous, very sticky teeth, and it makes people can't stop talking!"
"I don't like sweets very much, but I have to say, this honey lotus root powder is very good! Although a lot of sugar is put in, it does not take away the taste of the lotus root itself, and the osmanthus specially added in it makes the aroma of the lotus root to a higher level!" Dai Jili also praised.
"I have a heart!" Liu Mang picked up a piece of lotus root in the bowl and came to look at it.
The lotus root hole is now stuffed with swollen glutinous rice, and there is not a trace of gap. It is not easy to do this, and it is all about the hard work and meticulous thinking of the hands.
The seasoning of lotus root is also very good, and the amount of brown sugar and honey added to the soup is just right. It can make the lotus root slices taste while maintaining a delicate balance in the concentration of sugar.
Because too much or too little, it will affect the taste of the human taste. This will inevitably take a long time to do.
Even Liu Mang himself, if it is the first time to make this kind of honey lotus, he may not be able to do better.
"Aunt Fang, your lotus root slices are very good!" Liu Mang praised loudly after eating the lotus root slices in the bowl.
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