Chapter 47: It's the time when the puffer fish wants to get it
The car drove all the way to the suburbs, and it took half an hour to reach the destination, which was actually a farmhouse. Surrounded by mountains and rivers, the mountains and rivers are beautiful, but it is a good scenery.
"That's it, a private restaurant, the chef's surname is Tian, he was the executive chef of the five-star hotel in his early years, and later retired and returned to his hometown, and bought this land with nothing to do. ”
Sun Erniang accompanied Wen Yiming to get out of the car, and introduced as she walked: "All kinds of vegetables, raising fish, leisurely, in a good mood, find three or five confidants and friends, cook in person, it is rare to taste the best delicious food." ”
Wen Yiming nodded, it turned out to be a private dish, last time Jin Dafu took him to the century-old Cai Ji to meet Master Cai Yongquan, originally wanted to go there to invite Sun Erniang to dinner, but the other party took the initiative to invite Ying, it doesn't matter, how about trying the craft.
"Master Tian, Master Tian, we're here!"
Sun Erniang asked her subordinates to wait at the door, and she took the lead in walking into the small courtyard of the farmhouse, shouting loudly, and soon an old man, in his sixties, had a childish face and was full of energy.
"What are you yelling about? I'm not deaf yet!"
The old man glared at Sun Erniang, and scolded with a smile: "You girl, you usually don't call you to come, why did you suddenly think of me today?"
Sun Erniang walked up to the old man and chuckled: "Look at what you always said, Erniang is afraid of disturbing your old purity! Today is different, there are distinguished guests coming to the door, so I cheekily invite the old man out of the mountain." ”
She pointed at Wen Yiming and introduced: "This is Mr. Wen, the master of incense, and the great benefactor of Erniang!"
Wen Yiming walked up to the old man and said with a smile: "Hello Master Tian, I'm Wen Yiming, please advise." ”
"Oh?" Tian Yunhe was stunned for a moment, and looked at the young man in front of him curiously, who is Sun Erniang, he knows in his heart, can he be respected by her as a benefactor?
Tian Yunhe greeted with a smile: "Okay, good, your guests are here, it's an honor! It's better to come early than to come by chance, today you have a good mouth, come in and sit!"
The two followed the old man into the door, sat down in the living room, and served tea to the next person, Tian Yunhe said with a smile: "Since it is Erniang's honored guest, it is a guest, there are suitable ingredients today, the old man is ugly, please listen to Xiaoyou for more guidance!"
Sun Erniang said with surprise on her face: "Could it be ......?"
"Hahaha, the girl is smart!" Tian Yunhe laughed heartily and waved his hand to invite: "Don't mind going to the back kitchen to have a look?"
Sun Erniang hurriedly stood up and explained to Wen Yiming: "I'm so lucky today, I can actually eat the puffer fish made by the old man himself!
"Pufferfish?" Wen Yiming was a little surprised, it was actually known as the deadliest ingredient pufferfish, and one gram of toxin could kill several people!
I heard that a chef who is a puffer fish has at least five years of apprenticeship before he is qualified to handle puffer fish, and it takes more than ten years for each senior chef to stand on his own!
Just arrived at the door of the back kitchen, greeted with bursts of fresh fish, enter the door to see, there are a lot of water tanks on both sides, there are all kinds of aquatic products.
Sun Erniang smiled: "This place has more ingredients than the restaurant, aren't you retired?"
Tian Yunhe said helplessly: "Hey, there's no way, I've been working all my life, and my hands are really idle! ”
After saying that, he walked to a large tank, rolled up his sleeves, picked up the fishing net, looked at the fish swimming inside, and fished out one directly.
"Tiger Dolphin!"
Wen Yiming said softly, Tian Yunhe's face moved slightly, and he said with a smile: "Xiaoyou's eyesight is good, it's the tiger dolphin!"
Grab the fat tiger dolphin with your right hand, and keep scratching its belly with your fingers with your left hand, and in an instant the tiger dolphin swells like an inflated ball, and many small spines appear on its body, which is very cute.
"Hehe, puffer fish are also afraid of itching, so many thorns, male!"
Put the tiger dolphin on the board, pick up the knife, and with three or two quick strokes, the puffer fish will be cut, and the action will be smooth and chic.
Put down the knife, picked up the tiger dolphin and came to the water pipe, and introduced while cleaning: "The puffer fish can eat any part, but the liver is poisonous, but the liver is also the most delicious, and you can taste it later!"
He moved his hands together, and cleaned the internal organs in a few clicks, the technique seemed simple, but in fact, there was a hidden mystery. There must not be a trace of blood flowing out, otherwise it will be highly toxic.
Turn back to the board, take out a sharp spatula, and begin to peel the fish. Along the texture of the fish, he peeled off the skin of the fish that was only one or two centimeters thick at once, and said with a smile: "The outer layer is thorny, the inner layer is the most refreshing, and many gourmets prefer to eat the skin!"
Tian Yunhe was in a good mood, put down the knife, wiped his hands with a towel and said: "Don't underestimate cutting fish skin, I practiced for three years as an apprentice before I became a teacher!"
"You can't use brute force, you have to use skill, especially the wrist and waist coordination, while cutting and twisting, as if dancing, to succeed. ”
"Okay, you guys go to the front for tea first, and it's okay here!"
Sun Erniang took Wen Yiming back to the living room and waited for Tian Yunhe's puffer fish feast. Wen Yiming took out the red wine and said: "Lafite Manor, it's not bad, I originally invited you today, let's taste it later." ”
"Thank you, sir!" Sun Erniang smiled charmingly, took the red wine, turned around and found three glasses, secretly happy in her heart, she finally got closer to Wen Yiming, the fat man of the fat dragon is still a little useful!
Soon the next person sent the first dish, two pieces of brown translucent jelly were placed in the small black plate, Sun Erniang first picked up a piece, put it in her mouth and said, "I'll try it first, and Mr. will eat it again!"
Wen Yiming shook his head, he didn't need to let a woman test the poison! he also gently picked up a piece, and under the light, there were dots of white meat foam solidified in it, which should be an appetizer.
Slowly put it in your mouth, it is silky between your lips and teeth, and you can bite it gently with your teeth, which is full of elasticity and excellent taste. A stream of sweetness instantly turns into juice that fills the entire mouth, slightly salty, and there is a faint aroma of wine between savoring.
"Good!"
He couldn't help but nod and sigh, don't look at a small piece of jelly, just reflect the freshness of the puffer fish, which is worthy of the chef's handwriting.
Sun Erniang was satisfied with Wen Yiming, and said happily: "Sir, don't underestimate this appetizer, this is the skin of puffer fish, boiled with homemade soy sauce and white wine, and after cooling, it becomes fish jelly, and there is also some fish meat in it, and it is a pleasure to bite into it!"
The waiter brought two large plates, blue and black background, on which were placed more than a dozen pieces of crystal clear puffer fish sashimi, as beautiful as flower petals, and a small handful of emerald green bitter chrysanthemums were placed in the middle, and there were scattered light yellow ginger shreds on them, which was very beautiful.
"Fugu sashimi, with rice vinegar, chopped green onions, and a special chili sauce, called deciduous carrot velvet, together as a dipping sauce, the taste is unique, please Mr. taste!"
After listening to Sun Erniang's introduction, Wen Yiming looked at the delicate puffer fish sashimi like a work of art in front of him, and he actually felt that he couldn't bear to put down the chopsticks!
The translucent puffer fish meat is as white as snow, and Tian Yunhe's knife skills not only remove all the tiniest fish bones, but also leave a bright red on the back, and there is a faint poignant feeling in the red and white.
Gently pick up a piece, under the light to enjoy the unique texture of the puffer fish meat, the pattern is as beautiful as snowflakes, flashing with a faint fluorescence, the puffer fish here is thicker to cut, and the taste is more delicious, and the sense of satisfaction is stronger.
"Generally, you have to dip vinegar when you eat puffer fish, but the old man thinks that although vinegar can stimulate the umami of the fish and cover up the last trace of fishy smell, it will also destroy the original taste of puffer fish. Eating it in your mouth will make your lips numb and affect the final texture, so switch to soy sauce. ”
Sun Erniang picked up a piece with chopsticks, dipped it in soy sauce, and gently sent it to Wen Yiming's plate, and said with a smile: "Sir, please!"