Food: Taking the twins to kindergarten to be chefs

Chapter 207 handed down from ancestors

in the kitchen.

"Chef Huang, what are you going to do with this last okra? How do you make it the children's favorite?"

Aunt Lin was washing the green okra carefully while casting an expectant look at Chef Huang.

Although this okra is known as "plant gold", it has extremely high nutritional value. The mucus contained in it is rich in vitamins and minerals, which not only helps digestion, protects the liver, strengthens the stomach and intestines, and enhances immunity, Moreover, its oxalic acid content is low and its calcium absorption and utilization rate is high, which is better than milk. It is undoubtedly an excellent source of calcium for growing children and is immeasurable for their healthy growth. benefit.

But the problem is...

I can’t help but the kids don’t like it!
Aunt Li took over the conversation, frowned slightly, and said with a bit of worry: "Although this okra is a good ingredient, its taste is really average. Every time I make this dish, the children always don't like it. What's the matter? What to do?”

Thinking back to when Chef Wei was in charge, he really put a lot of effort into making okra more popular with children.

From simple stir-frying to complex stewing, various cooking methods have been tried, but the results are not satisfactory.

Many children still keep a distance from the unique taste of okra, and even reject it.

For Huang Jun, this is not an insurmountable difficulty.

Aunt Lin and Aunt Li looked at each other and saw a hint of curiosity in each other's eyes.

In addition, the Mid-Autumn Festival is approaching, and this traditional festival has inspired his creative inspiration.

of course.

Forgive them for being ignorant and have never heard of this dish.

He also believes that this 'okra lantern' will definitely become a new favorite on the children's dining table!

Aunt Li even praised the venue and said: "This 'Okra Lantern', just hearing the name, makes me feel so special. It must be another delicious and beautiful dish! Chef Huang, your creativity is really great, I believe the children will definitely You will be attracted by the appearance of this dish and fall in love with okra. ”

Chef Huang responded with a smile: "The Mid-Autumn Festival is coming soon, so I plan to make an 'okra lantern', where the okra is shaped into a lantern and wrapped with tender meat filling. In this way, the children are enjoying the delicious food. At the same time, you can also feel the warm atmosphere of the Mid-Autumn Festival in advance..."

But this does not hinder their imagination.

The two of them said with expectant expressions on their faces.

Qian Guoxiang also nodded in agreement.

In addition, Huang Jun never failed in cooking, which made them look forward to it.

"Okra lantern?"

Aunt Lin also echoed: "Yes, Chef Huang, you really put your heart into cooking. You not only pay great attention to the taste of the dishes, but also take into account the nutritional combination and the children's preferences. This 'Okra Lantern' will definitely make people happy." While enjoying the food, the children also felt the warmth and reunion of the Mid-Autumn Festival.”

just now.

This difficult challenge falls into the hands of Chef Huang. I hope he can create miracles again and make children fall in love with okra just like they fell in love with onions last time.

Ok!

As early as when he learned that he would use okra to cook, he began to conceive of unique dishes in his mind, and had in-depth discussions with the health director, hoping to perfectly combine the nutrition and deliciousness of okra so that children would also fall in love with it. Eat okra.

He wants to cleverly combine okra with elements of the Mid-Autumn Festival to create a delicious and festive dish for the children.

That's right!

It is definitely another high-looking dish.

Don't ask why?
Asking is a sign of trust in Huang Jun’s cooking skills!
"Aunt Li, how creative is this? This recipe already exists, it's just that the fillings are different."

Chef Huang responded humbly, while not forgetting to remind them of the next step, "Aunt Li, Aunt Lin, after you wash it, cut along the five corners of the okra and take out the seeds in the middle. Remember to be careful. , don’t break the outer skin of the okra, so as to maintain the shape of the lantern.”

"Hey, good!"

Aunt Lin and Aunt Li nodded, and followed Huang Jun's request and started operating smoothly.

Huang Jun nodded with satisfaction, then turned to Lao Qian, handed him the god-level kitchen knife in his hand, and ordered: "Old Qian, take this knife and chop the meat into stuffing."

Lao Qian took the kitchen knife and suddenly felt his hand sink, as if it had an unusual weight.

He tried waving it gently a few times, and saw the blade of the knife cutting through the air like running water, leaving traces of light, accompanied by a deep sound.

He looked at the kitchen knife carefully and saw that the handle was carefully made of an unknown rare wood, but it felt as gentle as jade...

This kitchen knife is really extraordinary!

Qian Guoxiang, who was holding a god-level kitchen knife for the first time, couldn't help but praise aloud: "I didn't expect to see such a good kitchen knife in this kindergarten. Last time I saw Chef Huang using this kitchen knife, I thought this kitchen knife was extraordinary, and as soon as I used it today, it turned out to be so!”

After hearing this, Huang Jun smiled and shook his head: "This kitchen knife is not from the kindergarten. It is my personal collection. Old Qian, don't be stunned. Use this knife to chop the meat."

"Oh well."

Qian Guoxiang held the handle of the knife tightly and began to chop the meat seriously.

With every swing of the god-level kitchen knife, the meat filling quickly becomes fine and even under the blade... Wow...

What a sharp knife...

Although Qian Guoxiang knew that this knife was extraordinary, it was only at this moment that he truly felt its extraordinary power, and at the same time his heart was moved!
He couldn't help but ask Huang Jun: "Chef Huang, where did you buy this kitchen knife? I have always wanted to buy such a sharp kitchen knife."

Huang Jun: "..."

I lent you a kitchen knife, and you actually came up with the idea of ​​using it?

He smiled and said lightly: "Old man, you can't buy this kitchen knife just anywhere."

He paused and continued: "This kitchen knife was handed down from my ancestors. It seems to have started from my grandfather's grandfather's grandfather's generation. It has been passed down to me from generation to generation. Therefore, even if I have money, I have nowhere to buy it. …”

Qian Guoxiang: "..."

This knife that has been passed down from generation to generation?

Is it still so new?
Are you kidding him?
In short, he doesn’t know whether others believe this, but he doesn’t believe it anyway!

But Huang Jun didn't say it clearly. Obviously he had his own concerns and considerations.

Qian Guoxiang nodded in understanding and did not continue to ask questions, but continued to chop the fillings silently.

Huang Jun walked to the stove and poured an appropriate amount of cooking oil into the pot.

The fire slowly heats up, and the cooking oil in the pot gradually becomes hot under the action of heat, making a subtle "hissing" sound.

He poured the prepared diced carrots and mushrooms into the pot.

As the stir-frying progresses…

The carrots and shiitake mushrooms gradually release their rich aroma and their color becomes brighter.

He masterfully controls the heat to ensure they are heated evenly and release the purest aroma.

When the carrots and shiitake mushrooms reach optimal ripeness, he quickly removes them from the pot and places them into a large, clean stainless steel plate.

Then pour the minced meat stuffing Qian Guoxiang into a stainless steel basin.
Then they chopped the okra seeds separated by Aunt Li and the others and put them into the meat filling.

He sprinkled an appropriate amount of salt and pepper into it and stirred it evenly so that the flavors of the various ingredients could be fully integrated.

After finishing this, he put the mixed meat filling aside for later use.

at this time.

The water in the pot began to boil, making a gurgling sound.

Upon seeing this, Huang Jun immediately put the modified okra into boiling water to blanch it.

The okra tumbles in the hot water, and its emerald green color becomes more vivid.

The blanching process lasted about 10 seconds, then Huang Jun took it out and drained it.

"Old Qian, Aunt Li, and Aunt Lin, let's make the meat into balls together and wrap them in okra!"

Huang Jun said while putting on his gloves.

He demonstrated skillfully, rolling the chopped meat into small balls, then taking out a blanched okra, wrapping the meat inside the okra, and then cleverly wrapping the meat with okra leaves. , making it look beautiful and strong.

The four of them cooperated tacitly, and in a short while, they completed a large plate of okra lanterns.

Huang Jun put it into the steamer and started steaming.

Taking advantage of this break, he began to prepare thin gravy, hoping to make the okra lanterns more beautiful and add flavor.

He first added an appropriate amount of water to the pot, a little salt and white pepper. After the water boiled, he slowly poured in the water starch and stirred gently until it reached the glassy gravy state he wanted.

At this time, the okra lanterns in the steamer have been steamed.

Huang Jun took them out one by one and carefully poured the thin gravy on them.

Thin gravy covers the okra lanterns like crystal glass, making them even more attractive.

Aunt Li looked at the okra lanterns in front of her and couldn't help but admired: "Oh, I never thought that ordinary okra could become so beautiful with a little effort."

Aunt Lin also echoed: "Yes, the appearance of this is so cute. When it is served, all the children will be amazed."

The words have not yet fallen.

A greeting came from the door: "What amazes the children?"

(End of this chapter)