133 Donglai Shun 2: Culture on the Tip of the Tongue [text]
Although everyone here has eaten Donglaishun's mutton shabu, they have really never seen how the thin slices of mutton come out.
This time, I couldn't help but widen my eyes when I saw a master performing live, and some people even took out their mobile phones to record it.
Master Gu Weichao is not surprised by this, and besides, this thing is not something that can be learned by looking at it, so this technology does not need to be kept secret.
Among the people, he used the cutting knife to pull back and forth, and the mutton had been cut off in half, and then the wrist was pressed to the right, and half of the mutton slices cut out were folded down, and then pulled one after the other, and a piece of mutton roll that was "thin as paper, even as crystal, as a line, and like a flower" had fallen on the blue and white plate.
Through the slices of meat, you can faintly see the patterns on the plate, which can't help but be amazing.
Someone once made a statistic that half a kilogram of mutton can be cut into 20 centimeters long and eight centimeters wide 80 to 100 pieces of meat, each piece only weighs 4.5 grams, and the pieces are folded in half, the texture is clear, the master moves the knife like flying, just like holding a clumsy big cutter to dance on the mutton strips, it is very rhythmic, very rhythmic, and everyone is dazzled and addicted.
Jin Haotian, who had practiced knife work for a few days and had a slight success, although he saw the doorway, he asked himself that although he could do this with his current skills, it was difficult to be as relaxed and beautiful as this master.
Soon the master had finished cutting a strip of meat, and then he took out another piece of mutton from underneath.
Jin Haotian, who saw it, noticed that these two pieces were a little different, so he asked: "Old man, I found that these two pieces are a little different, is there any explanation for this?" ”
Hearing this, the old man smiled and said, "It seems that the little brother is also an expert in the middle, and he is a glutton, so he can see this difference." ”
"Hehe, please ask the old gentleman for advice." Jin Haotian stood up and clenched his fists, and said to a disciple.
"I don't dare to give advice, my little brother is willing to listen. Then listen to the old man's nagging. When the old man saw Jin Haotian's movements, he smiled heartily, and said in his heart that this little offspring is really a wonderful person, and he knows these etiquettes.
So he was a good teacher, and he began to enthusiastically popularize some knowledge of Donglaishun to Jin Haotian.
"Our Donglaishun sheep are all castrated sheep from the Inner Mongolia Xilin Gol League for one to one and a half years. Because the local water is sweet and tender, and it is rich in minerals, the mutton meat is delicate and has no mutton smell. And the parts we choose are also very particular, non-"upper brain", "cucumber strips", "grinding crotch", "big three forks", "small three forks" several parts are not used. Gu Weichao explained.
"So what is the upper brain or something?" Jin Haotian asked suspiciously.
"Hehe, the upper brain is the back of the sheep's neck, both sides of the backbone, and the front of the ribs, where the fat is deposited in the flesh like marble spots, the texture is more tender, suitable for boiling, stir-frying, simmering, etc., it is a good product ......for shabu-shabu" Gu Weichao took the trouble to introduce the names of these terms to Jin Haotian, which made Jin Haotian eye-opener.
Although his imperial kitchen also made mutton, they took a rough route and maintained a distinct grassland character.
In fact, what he didn't know was that Donglaishun's mutton shabu actually had a great relationship with his imperial kitchen.
According to legend, Genghis Khan once led an expedition, the military situation was urgent, could not bury the pot to cook, because it was a harsh winter, the soldiers were in a hurry, slaughtered live sheep, half frozen and half soft, the knife was sliced, the hot pot boiled water, that is, boiled and eaten, the delicious mutton shabu made the soldiers refreshed, and killed the enemy bravely, the courage doubled, since then, the mutton shabu has been spread. Of course, the practice at that time was relatively primitive, the knife work was not exquisite, and the condiments were not complete.
It's just that the imperial kitchen records the combination of this rough mutton shabu and medicinal food, making it a good food tonic, while Dong Lai Shun focuses on the use of the chef's exquisite knife skills.
Therefore, although the two are of the same origin, they have taken two completely different paths, one still takes the rough route, and the other has become synonymous with delicacy.
Whenever those foreign heads of state come over for dinner, the sword performance is definitely a reserved item.
The exquisite sword skills of the masters, the foreign people who saw it stared at each other, and called "Wan Rui Gude". Yes they are
Even if you start eating, you have already conquered them.
Therefore, some people say: Watching Donglai Shun master cut meat is a scene, and eating Donglai Shun shabu meat is a pleasure.
That's true.
After a short time, the master cut all the mutton into mutton rolls and stacked them neatly on the blue and white plates.
The fresh mutton rolls that have been thawed and the blue blue and white on the white plate, red, white, and blue are very beautiful.
"Ladies and gentlemen, please." The old master said politely.
Then Jin Haotian and the others pushed the empty cart out of the room with repeated thanks and praise.
"Okay, you're welcome, let's do it." Jin Haotian said with a smile.
Then pick up a piece of mutton roll and put it in the sea rice mushroom soup for a dip, it is cooked in a few seconds, and then dip it in the special sauce, send it into the mouth, the mutton is fragrant and tender, not greasy, the sauce is mellow and fragrant, the taste is unique, and people can't stop.
At this time, whether it is the anchor or other staff, they have no image, and they throw off their cheeks one by one, while enjoying the food beautifully, while talking and exchanging emotions, this is a rare moment of relaxation.
Acquaintances eat together so cool, one by one you can take off the false mask on your face, you can have no scruples, do whatever you want, act recklessly, completely open your heart, and feel the strong comradeship between colleagues.
In order to thank them for their most serious care, Jin Haotian once again showed his amazing amount of wine, dragged a box of favorite Erguotou, and passed nearly thirty people to pass a customs clearance.
Wine is indeed the best medium of communication, especially at the dinner table.
Three cups and two lamps are down, and strangeness becomes irreversible.
"Hehe, Haotian is no worse than your imperial kitchen here." Leng Jingqiu asked with a smile.
"Look at what you said, how much history I have, how many years of history he has, how can I talk about the same day, in fact, catering and education also need cultural accumulation and historical heritage." Jin Haotian said with a smile.
"Brother Haotian is right. Our country's food is a rich cultural history, and if you want to understand our culture, the table is a good place to start. The senior editor said the time interface.
"You are all in TV, and if you are interested in making a show about food and culture, I think it will definitely be very popular." Jin Haotian said with a smile.
"Hehe, this idea is very good, I don't know if Brother Haotian has any specific ideas." Hulai asked with great interest.
"I have two ideas here, one is to aim at the major cuisines across the country, introduce in detail the development history of various cuisines, the characteristics of the cuisine, some touching stories of Tongguò, legendary stories to introduce some classic dishes in this cuisine, I think the audience and friends are very fond of it, and the other is to introduce some warm and touching stories of Tongguò, introduce some home-cooked dishes, and introduce the unique customs and customs of people of all ethnic groups around the world. That's some of the crude ideas I can think of right now, you're all experts, what do you think, are you doing anything? Jin Haotian asked with a smile.
"Okay." As soon as Jin Haotian's words fell, Hu Lai slapped his thigh excitedly and shouted. "Very nice idea. If it does, I think it will be very popular. ”
"It's a good idea, but our budget is limited, and I think the bigwigs in the station will definitely not allocate funds for us to create this program, after all, we are a news column, not a life column." The deputy said rationally.
"That's a problem." Hu Lai muttered, a little unwilling, with his excellent professional sensitivity, he could almost predict the grand occasion of thousands of empty alleys after the broadcast of this show, but it's a pity.
"Isn't it, after solving the problem of funding, it's okay?" Jin Haotian asked with a smile.
"Well, money is the biggest issue right now." Hulai nodded.
"Hahaha, if it's just a matter of funding, then you don't have to worry. I came out with the funds. Jin Haotian said with a smile.
"Oh, Brother Haotian is not afraid, the investment fails, and then the money will be lost?" Hulai asked suspiciously.
"Hehe, believe me, you must only make money and not lose, you guys will wait for the moment when you count the money and count the cramps in your hands." Jin Haotian said confidently.
"Brother Haotian, how can you be willing to throw in? If this show were to do what you said, we would need at least 50 million dollars. Hulai said.
"Hehe, isn't it 50 million, according to my method, even if the show hasn't started yet, it can all be taken back." Jin Haotian said very calmly.
"Oh, how do you say?" Hu Lai and the others were very curious.
"You must be shooting food-related programs in restaurants, hotels, and conferences, after all, where are the most skilled masters. You can charge them some advertising fees, as long as the price is right, I think they will actively participate, you must know that this is a show of the imperial court, and the influence is extraordinary. For example, there are not a few restaurants that will make the dish of Buddha jumping over the wall, but you can only appear in one show, do you say that those high-end restaurants, hotels or something will be broken for appearing in this show? Jin Haotian said with a smile.
"It is reasonable, no matter how good the advertisement is, it is not as good as appearing in the documentary, and it is very consistent with this program, and there is no suspicion of advertising placement at all. Hey, Brother Haotian, it's a waste of talent if you don't do the media! Hulai said with a smile.
"Hehe, boss, what kind of media talent is he, he is simply an all-pervasive profiteer. It's no wonder that a young man can create a big industry. Leng Jingqiu said with a smile.
"If you can trust me, you might as well invest a little money and make some pocket money." Jin Haotian tempted.
"It's a good idea, we poor people will follow your big boss to drink some soup, if you want to drink soup, hurry up to me to sign up, after this village there will be no such shop."