Stop pretending, I am the God of Cooking and I am showing off my cards! - Chapter 827

c827 The first heart-to-heart talk between father and son! Another Beijing sweet dish

Chapter 827 The first heart-to-heart talk between father and son! Another Beijing dessert dish – plum blossom lotus root! 【Please subscribe】

“Do you want to open the S-level gift pack?”

The system’s beep made Lin Xu come back to his senses. Since he already had the gift bag, let’s open it and take a look to see what good things his precious son got.

“Open!”

After muttering silently in his mind, a cartoon package marked with an S in the inventory opened automatically.

A burst of golden light flashed, and the system prompt sounded again:

“Congratulations to the host for obtaining the perfect urban local cuisine—Beijing cuisine!”

Damn, this is so concise and to the point… When I redeemed the S-level gift pack last time, the system gave me several perfect-level dishes, as well as techniques, cards and so on.

Unexpectedly, this time I was served local cuisine, and it was Beijing cuisine, where the capital is located.

Although the reputation of Beijing cuisine on the Internet is not very good, there are no streets in Beijing and all are authentic, and there are all kinds of heavy-flavored dishes in one-stop service, but after all, it is the capital, and there are still some high-end dishes.

For example, roast duck serves as the face and business card of Beijing cuisine, as well as agar agar in clear soup, chicken shredded agar, braised shark’s fin, crab roe shark’s fin, pearl abalone, oolong bead, jade skirt, chrysanthemum mutton, Eight Immortals duck, imperial concubine chicken, and ingot meat. , diced duck braised with lotus seeds, braised sea cucumber with shrimp roe and a series of high-end dishes.

After all, it was the capital of two dynasties, and now it is the capital, so there is no shortage of high-end dishes.

“Wow, it’s delicious!”

Shen Jiayue raised her chopsticks and tasted a cucumber strip. It was sour and sweet, with the unique fragrance of cantaloupe, just like eating cantaloupe.

Lin Xu rubbed Dundun’s head twice and tasted the cantaloupe.

Because it has been refrigerated, it is the same as iced cantaloupe, and the three strips have different textures and flavors. It tastes very comfortable and has a good feeling.

Shen Jiayue ate happily:

“It tastes good and the recipe is simple. I want to give it to my parents and grandma Yanbao to try tomorrow. By the way, Xubao, are there any simpler dishes that are easier to make? Please teach me something.”

Other dishes?

Lin Xu was reading a lot of experience in Beijing cuisine at the moment. He suddenly read that a dessert dish was suitable for people like Shen Jiayue who were not strong in hands-on skills, so he said:

“You can make plum blossom lotus root. This is very simple. Wash the whole lotus root and boil it in a pot. After boiling until it is broken, peel the lotus root, grind the hawthorn cake into mud, and pour it in through the eye of the lotus root. , fill it, cut it into thin slices, top it with sugar osmanthus, and it’s ready to serve. It’s very simple to make, but it’s also very classy. You can try it.”

Shen Jiayue was really interested. After hearing how it was done, she couldn’t help but ask:

“It uses osmanthus honey, why is it called plum blossom lotus root?”

“Because the boiled lotus root is white and the hawthorn cake is red. After pouring it into the eyes of the lotus root, it looks bright red, just like plum blossoms on the snow, so it got this name.”

Shen Jiayue responded quickly:

“Then boil it first and then peel it, just to keep the lotus root white?”

“Yes, when cooked through the skin, the starch inside is not easily oxidized, so it can maintain a pure white color. If the skin is removed, it will most likely be off-white when cooked.”

Shen Jiayue looked at the hawthorn cake on the plate and planned to try it tomorrow.

Anyway, the method is quite simple, and even if the car overturns, you can still call Xubao to come to the rescue.

After Shen Jiayue finished eating the cantaloupe, she went to the kitchen with the tableware to clean up. Lin Xu took the opportunity to scratch Dundun’s chin and asked in a low voice:

“Can you control the system?”

Dundun hesitated for a moment and nodded his head lightly.

After getting the affirmative answer, Lin Xu was very happy because he no longer had to be led by the system.

Although having plug-ins is nice, no one wants to become a puppet of the system.

Lin Xu added:

“I’m very happy that you can control the system, but I don’t know if there will be any price for your private reward. If so, then don’t reward me in the future. I am very satisfied with my current life. I have never thought about becoming the richest man, nor I don’t plan to become an entertainment celebrity. I’m just thankful to be an ordinary rich person…”

He paused and then said:

“The meaning of family is not about rich material conditions, but that a family can stay together without having to endure the pain of separation or the petty gossip of parents, and then live smoothly until old age. This is to me It’s the greatest happiness.”

Dundun listened blankly, a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes, but then he stretched out his paw and gently patted Lin Xu’s palm together.

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“What are you two talking about?”

Shen Jiayue returned to the living room without wiping her hands clean. When she sat on the sofa, she pretended to rub her wrists, as if she was tired.

Lin Xu handed her a tissue and said with a smile:

“I’m asking Dundun if he wants to eat anything. If so, I’ll take the time to make something for him. The day when we meet is coming soon, so I have to make something delicious to commemorate it.”

A year ago, Lin Xu took the fish bones and some minced meat left over from Xie Baomin’s soup to the community to feed stray cats. He met Dundun. At that time, the little guy didn’t act like a stray animal. Not only was he strong, but his hair was dry. It’s clean, not messy at all, and not dirty at all. It looks like you’re on vacation in a community garden.

Time flies so fast, one year has passed in a blink of an eye.

Shen Jiayue wiped the water droplets off her hands, opened her arms and held Dundun in her arms:

“My son has been home for a whole year. I have to celebrate. Tell me what you want to eat. Mommy will buy it for you.”

Lin Xu: “…”

It’s not that bad, and Dundun can’t speak either.

What’s the difference between just letting people talk when you come up and banning everyone and letting everyone speak freely?

At this moment, the TV continued to play. When Dundun saw the steak on the screen, he raised his paw and pointed at it. Shen Jiayue picked up her mobile phone and sent a message to Lao Huang:

“Boss Huang, I want to buy some of the best beef. Can you get Matsusaka Wagyu beef?”

Since my son wants to eat it, what are he waiting for? Let’s place an order.

Lao Huang replied quickly:

“No problem, the highest quality wagyu is available… Why do you suddenly want wagyu? Has Brother Lin created any new dishes?”

“No, it’s almost the first anniversary since Dundun came to my house. I plan to cook him something delicious to celebrate.”

“Okay, okay, I’ll find someone to make arrangements right away. I won’t waste any time celebrating the little baby.”

As soon as he heard that Dundun wanted to eat, Lao Huang immediately became very excited.

After Deng Lisong finished carving the sculpture for Dundun, he used the remaining jade to carve some small pieces of Dundun statues. Lin Xu took them and gave them to relatives and friends. Lao Huang also got two, and kept the big one at home. , the small one was hung on the car.

Then he found that driving was much smoother. Although there were occasional traffic jams, he could basically avoid them in advance by making U-turns and detours. It was rare that he was stuck on the road for an hour or two without moving.

As a businessman who believes in metaphysics, although he does not know the reason for this, he knows that he cannot offend Dundun, otherwise this mysterious state may be broken.

So I was very kind to Dundun, for fear that I would suddenly lose this good luck.

Now I heard that Dundun is going to celebrate the first anniversary of joining the Lin family, so of course we, Lao Huang, have to help.

After Shen Jiayue sent the message, she rubbed Dundun’s head with her hands and said:

“Baby, we will have the best steak soon, and you will be able to enjoy it all at once!”

Dundun called out softly, rubbed her head against Shen Jiayue, and continued watching TV.

At nine o’clock in the evening, Lin Xu steamed an eel for the little guy as a midnight snack. After it was full, he went upstairs to wash up and prepare to go to bed early.

The next morning, while Lin Xu was busy in the store, he received a call from Dou Wenjing:

“The factory has been rented and a five-year contract has been signed. If it is expanded in the future, it will be moved out. This factory will be reserved for Ziqiang Shengjian as a warehouse.”

The snack factory is quite small, but it is more than enough to install the equipment Lin Xu ordered.

Lin Xu said to Dou Wenjing:

“Then let’s find someone to clean it up first. If the lines need to be modified, they should be modified, and if they need to be replaced, they should be replaced with new ones. In this kind of place, the power consumption is relatively large, and the lines are prone to safety hazards. They need to be thoroughly investigated.”

“Okay boss, I’ll arrange someone to do it right away. By the way, Happy Media has sent a notice that the last issue of the first banquet of the founding of the People’s Republic of China will be filmed this weekend, and the final banquet will be held at the same time.”

Did you shoot the last state banquet this weekend?

Lin Xu agreed:

“Okay, I understand. I’ll be filming the documentary’s closing party then.”

Although long videos are not updated frequently, they are very popular in terms of views, so in the future we should shoot as many videos as possible and update them at least twice a month, otherwise we will be sorry for the fans who voted for them and like them.

After hanging up the phone, he went to the small kitchen and saw Shen Jiayue taking lotus roots out of the pot:

“Is this ready?”

“It’s cooked. When you insert it with chopsticks, it will show through. It’s even a little cooked…Xubao, what should I do if it’s hard to stuff the hawthorn mud inside? Do you have any tips?”

Lin Xu originally wanted to say that he could use a large thick needle, but when he thought about it, it seemed awkward and not easy to operate, so he said:

“You can add some honey to the hawthorn cake, which will make it smoother and slightly thinner. Use a spoon to smear it into the lotus root hole. When it cannot be smeared in, grab the lotus root and knock it a few times with your hands to let the hawthorn cake inside sink and expel the air. , that’s it… just play with the lotus roots, and I’ll make the hawthorn mud for you.”

After saying that, he brought over the hawthorn cake that Shen Jiayue had pureed with a food processor, tasted it first, then put two small spoons of sugar in it, then brought over the honey and poured some in it.

Stir evenly with a spoon so that the hawthorn mud becomes slightly thinner, but not too thin. If the hawthorn cake does not solidify after the lotus root is cooled, it will drip everywhere when you eat it, and the plum blossom lotus root will overturn.

Shen Jiayue asked curiously:

“Xubao, what do you think about changing the hawthorn puree into blueberry jam?”

“It’s okay. In addition to hawthorn cake, you can also apply plum jam, blueberry jam, purple sweet potato puree, banana puree, etc. Anyway, this kind of ointment-like ingredients can be applied in it.”

Soon, Shen Jiayue used a paring knife to peel the lotus root skin cleanly. The white lotus root looked delicious.

Use a knife to cut off one end of the lotus root, and the holes inside will be exposed.

Then cut off the other end, but not too big. Just have a flat end. This will make it easier to place the lotus root vertically on the chopping board.

After doing it properly, Shen Jiayue held the lotus root in one hand and a flat-headed spoon in the other hand, scooped out a spoonful of hawthorn cake mud, carefully applied it to the mouth of the lotus root, then sipped it with the head of the spoon, and the red paste entered the lotus hole. middle.

“Wow, I feel so relieved.”

Shen Jiayue thought it was difficult, but she didn’t expect that not only was it not difficult, it was actually quite fun.

When you can no longer take a sip, hold the lotus root in both hands and tap it gently a few times, and the hole that was originally filled will be exposed again.

When it doesn’t stop, use chopsticks to poke it in and squeeze out as much air as possible.

When it is completely filled, cover both ends with plastic wrap and put it in the refrigerator to cool down and let the muddy hawthorn cake solidify again.

At noon, Lin Xu drove Shen Jiayue and Dundun to the South Third Ring Road.

Turning the car into the alley, I saw Shen Guofu’s black and white Maxari in the distance. It was shining brightly in the sun and looked expensive.

After parking the car, a family of three just got out of the car. Chen Yan and Ren Jie, who had finally rested, also came.

“Call everyone over here at noon. What are you going to make delicious?”

Chen Yan was looking forward to it, but also a little curious. Why did her cousin learn cooking so quickly? If she continues like this, she might actually become a professional chef in the future.

Shen Jiayue held the plum blossom lotus root in her hand and said:

“Haha, you’ll find out later. I guarantee you’ll want to eat it again.”

Lin Xu took out a foam box from the trunk, which contained various braised foods and dishes packed from the store.

As soon as the group walked into the courtyard, they saw Shen Guofu busy cleaning the courtyard. Under the shade of the trees, the dining table had been set. Han Shuzhen was sitting at the dining table taking Mrs. Shen’s blood pressure.

“The high pressure is 117 and the low pressure is 82. It’s quite normal. It’s better than Guofu’s blood pressure.”

Han Shuzhen praised her mother-in-law, turned to look at Shen Jiayue and asked:

“What delicious food did you make? You actually called everyone over. Your aunt and uncle almost came back from out of town.”

Shen Jiayue took out a sealed box from the bag and placed it on the dining table:

“Haha, you’ll know when you open it and take a look. It’s definitely beyond your imagination.”

Han Shuzhen put away the blood pressure monitor and raised her hand to open the lid of the lunch box. A strong smell of cantaloupe came out from inside. Chen Yan was a little curious:

“You cut a cantaloupe fruit plate together?”

But when she saw the situation inside, she became curious:

“What’s the color of the cantaloupe?”

Mrs. Shen smiled as soon as she smelled it:

“Has my granddaughter learned how to make cantaloupe? It smells really good… You couldn’t afford cantaloupe when you were a kid, so I made this for you every time you were craving for it. I didn’t expect you to still remember…”

When he heard the name Sai Xianggua, Lao Shen didn’t hesitate. He came over and smelled it, his face was full of memories:

“It tastes good, isn’t it mixed with cantaloupe essence?”

Nowadays, some restaurants also serve cantaloupe, but they are all mixed with cantaloupe powder. The taste is indeed very similar to cantaloupe, but the essence of cantaloupe is missing.

“Dad, you look down on my cooking skills too much, don’t you?”

Shen Jiayue took out a disposable fruit fork from the bag, tore open the package and handed it to the old lady:

“Grandma, give it a try and see if my skills are up to your level.”

“Okay, okay, let me try it. My granddaughter’s craftsmanship is absolutely good.”

The old lady tasted it, her eyes full of surprise:

“Don’t tell me, it’s really delicious. Shuzhen, Xiaoyan, you all have a try. Our Yueyue’s cooking is really getting better and better.”

Everyone picked up the fruit fork one after another and tasted it. They all thought it was delicious.

And this box has been kept in the ice pack, so it feels refreshing and cool in your mouth, like eating iced cantaloupe.

Chen Yan became interested:

“Yueyue, how did you do this?”

“It’s so simple. Do you want to learn? If you want, I’ll teach you. Anyway, you don’t have to touch the pot or smell the fumes.”

Upon hearing this, Chen Yan became even more excited and asked Shen Jiayue to cook one on the spot.

“I don’t have much time now. I have another dish. Wait a moment and let you try the second dish I made today.”

Shen Jiayue carried the bag to the kitchen and took out the plum blossom lotus roots that had been completely cooled inside.

Remove the plastic wrap at both ends, and then follow Lin Xu’s instructions to cut the lotus root into thin slices as much as possible.

If you have raw lotus roots, this step is quite difficult because lotus roots have a high starch content and are a bit dull when cutting. However, cooking cooked lotus roots is much easier.

The cut lotus root slices are white and the hole in the middle is made of red hawthorn cake. It looks high-end and beautiful, and even has a bit of an artistic conception of plum blossoms blooming in the snow.

Cut it all up, put it on a plate, and then drizzle it with candied osmanthus sauce to coat the dish with a layer of noble gold, making it even more beautiful visually.

When the dishes were cut and brought out, everyone was shocked:

“Oh, Yueyue, did you really do this?”

“It’s so beautiful, like a work of art. Isn’t this amazing?”

“How are you making this lotus root? It’s actually as white as snow.”

“My daughter is really amazing. It seems that it was right for you to apply for the Central Bank of Finance and Economics.”

“…”

When the family was sighing about this dish, Lin Xu brought the foam box to the kitchen. He first cut up the sweet-skinned duck and other stewed vegetables and put them on plates, and then put some of the packaged dishes back on the plates.

While I was busy, everyone’s admiration sounded outside:

“It’s delicious. This lotus root is really suitable for summer. It not only relieves the heat, but also increases appetite.”

“Yueyue, hurry up and teach me. When my parents come back from their business trip, you can also show off.”

Chen Yan was looking forward to it. She always felt that this recipe was both beautiful and delicious. She later learned how to make it for her parents-in-law. This made two professors who were fond of ancient literature write a poem on the spot.

Shen Jiayue said with a smile:

“This is very simple. I don’t have anything to do this afternoon. How about I teach you and shoot a video? It’s been a long time since I posted a tutorial video. It’s time for netizens to see the strength of my chef again!”

“Okay, okay, no problem!”

At this moment, Lin Xu had prepared the dishes, and Ren Jie helped him bring them to the dining table outside. Then he took out the rice that the old lady had stewed. After serving it, everyone started to have lunch.

Under the shade of the tree, a family was laughing and chatting happily. On a small stone table next to it, a fat cat squatted on it, eating steamed bullfrog meat.

This is the life Lin Xu longs for.

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