Food: Taking the twins to kindergarten to be chefs

Chapter 360: Snatching Food from the Knife

After a period of stewing, the soup in the bucket has been significantly reduced. At this time, the aroma of osmanthus and the bright color of red yeast rice have been completely integrated into the soup.

Huang Jun took out the soup packets containing red yeast rice and osmanthus from the bucket one by one and put them aside, without having to participate in the subsequent cooking.

When cooking the dish of osmanthus glutinous rice and lotus root, it is crucial to control the heat.

Only the right heat can ensure that the lotus root maintains its shape during the cooking process and absorbs enough sugar and the aroma of osmanthus, ultimately achieving a taste that is glutinous but not mushy, sweet but not greasy.

As time goes by...

The lotus roots gradually become soft and glutinous when stewed over a slow fire, and they quietly absorb the essence of the soup in the pot.

During this warm and sweet process, the glutinous rice absorbs the aroma of sugar water and osmanthus, and gradually becomes crystal clear, as attractive as a gem, with each grain sparkling with an alluring luster.

When the lotus root and glutinous rice have reached a perfect state, the skin of the lotus root has an attractive luster and the glutinous rice has become plump and elastic, which means that the cooking of the osmanthus glutinous rice lotus root is almost complete.

The moment you open the lid...

A rich sweet osmanthus fragrance wafted into the air, filling the entire operating room, making everyone present once again unable to help but take a deep breath and indulge in this sweet aroma.

"Chef Huang, can we eat now?" Chu Qiwen asked with a hint of eager anticipation.

"You have to wait a little longer until the sugar osmanthus juice is ready." Huang Jun responded with a smile.

"what……"

Chu Qiwen let out a small sound of disappointment: "No way, we still have to wait..."

Huang Jun smiled and explained: "Don't worry, Accountant Chu, the sweet osmanthus juice is the finishing touch of this dish. It can make the lotus root and glutinous rice taste richer. Wait a little longer and you can eat it."

"Oh, that's the only way!"

Chu Qiwen stood aside helplessly and continued to wait.

Huang Jun took a heavy pot and poured in some of the rich soup that had been cooked with osmanthus, glutinous rice and lotus root.

Then, he picked up the bottle of sugar osmanthus sauce and tilted it carefully, allowing the sticky sauce to slowly slide into the pot like a golden stream and blend with the original soup.

Suddenly.

A rich scent of osmanthus permeated the air.

He turned his wrist slightly, and the long-handled spoon danced in an elegant trajectory in the pot. Various flavors intertwined and blended in the pot until they reached perfection.

With constant stirring...

The color of the soup gradually becomes deep and transparent.

Cook over high heat.

The boiled sauce is also used to pour over the osmanthus glutinous rice and lotus root after the product is finished.

He would lift the spoon from time to time and observe the soup flowing down to judge the progress of the cooking and the changes in texture.

Of course, the control of heat is also crucial.

Sometimes he turned up the heat to allow the soup to concentrate quickly, and sometimes he turned it to low heat to allow the flavor to slowly settle.

at last.

When the soup reached the desired thickness, Huang Jun turned off the heat, placed a cloth over the pot handle, and gently moved the pot away from the heat.

He tapped the edge of the pot gently with a spoon, allowing the bubbles in the soup to be released slowly. The bursting of each bubble was accompanied by the dissipation of aroma.

Then, he carefully poured the cooked soup into a clean container and let it cool naturally in preparation for the next step of plating.

The cooked osmanthus glutinous rice lotus root can be poured into a container together with the original soup when storing. This can extend its shelf life and ensure a lasting taste.

Huang Jun gently took out the cooled lotus root, carefully removed the lotus root head that had been used as a "lid", and placed it on the chopping board.

The tip of the knife lightly touched one end of the lotus root, and he began to cut it.

As the blade moves...

Pieces of lotus root slowly fell off, each piece was as thin as a cicada's wing, with neat and uniform edges, revealing the crystal clear glutinous rice and the whiteness of the lotus root, and each piece reflected the soft glow of the kitchen light.

Chu Qiwen, who was standing by, was almost attracted by the sweet-scented osmanthus glutinous rice and lotus root sliced ​​on the chopping board. The tempting color and diffused fragrance made her swallow her saliva, and she wanted to eat all the sweet-scented glutinous rice and lotus root sliced ​​on the chopping board immediately...

This urge...

She couldn't help but stretch out her eager hands, wanting to take a piece and taste it immediately.

"Be careful with the knife~"

A tense reminder suddenly sounded, and Chu Qiwen leaned forward, but was grabbed by Liu Suyu from behind: "Don't you want your hand anymore? What if it gets cut?"

Chu Qiwen was startled by the sudden tug, and then stuck out her tongue: "Don't worry, Chef Huang's knife skills are amazing, it's impossible for him to hurt me, and I know my limits."

Huang Jun joked: "My knife doesn't have eyes. I'm glad you have confidence in my knife skills, but when I'm swinging the knife, don't try to steal the food from under it! If I make a mistake, I'll be the sinner."

Chu Qiwen couldn't help laughing, and retorted coquettishly: "Chef Huang, what are you talking about? It's all your fault. You made the osmanthus glutinous rice and lotus root so sweet that I couldn't help myself."

As she spoke, all her attention was focused on the chopping board in front of her again. The slices of osmanthus, glutinous rice and lotus root slices were tempting her, and she couldn't take her eyes away.

Huang Jun pretended to be serious and responded: "Hey, so it's still my fault? Accountant Chu, do you know what will happen if you offend me? Don't you want to eat anymore?"

Chu Qiwen: “…”

Is this a sign of making things difficult for her?

really!

You can't offend anyone, but you can't offend the chef! Otherwise, you might end up having no food to eat if you don't agree with him.

She pouted her lips and rubbed her hands back and forth, looking cute as if begging for mercy: "Okay, okay, Chef Huang, I was wrong. I shouldn't have said that to you. You are a prime minister with a big heart. You don't remember the mistakes of small people. Please forgive my unintentional words. Please don't take it to heart and don't hate me!"

Huang Jun looked at her and couldn't help laughing.

He smiled and waved his hand: "Alright, alright, I know you didn't mean it, how could I really hate you? I forgive you."

As he spoke, the knife in his hand maintained a steady rhythm, accurately cutting the remaining osmanthus glutinous rice and lotus root into even slices.

As the last piece of osmanthus glutinous rice lotus root fell perfectly, he put away the knife and placed the cut lotus root slices neatly on the plate.

Huang Jun scooped up a spoonful of the boiled sugar osmanthus juice and poured it on top, then sprinkled a few osmanthus flowers as embellishment, and a dish of osmanthus glutinous rice lotus root with color, aroma and taste was ready.

"Okay, everyone, stop standing there, hurry up and pick up your chopsticks and try it first!"

As he spoke, Huang Jun took the long way around Chu Qiwen and handed the plate to Liu Suyu behind him.

Chu Qiwen, who witnessed this scene: "..."

Ok.

Didn’t you promise not to hold a grudge?
What about the forgiveness you promised?

Is this the result?

Chu Qiwen couldn't help feeling a chill in her heart. She seriously suspected that Huang Jun was deliberately bypassing her in order to avenge her unintentional joke just now, and handed the plate of fragrant osmanthus glutinous rice and lotus root to Liu Suyu.

But she had no evidence to support her guess.

She looked at Huang Jun with aggrieved eyes, hoping that he could notice her emotional fluctuations and give her some comfort and explanation.

But it backfired!
Huang Jun seemed to have completely ignored her gaze. He kept his head down and continued to cut the glutinous rice and lotus root with osmanthus on the chopping board, as if everything that had just happened was just her overthinking.

This made her so helpless!
At the same time, I also felt that although Huang Jun looked honest and harmless on the surface, he might be hiding a dark side in his heart.

Ok.

It seems that I must not offend Huang Jun in the future, otherwise I may not even be able to touch the delicious food!
She secretly made a note of it in her mind.

Liu Suyu took the chopsticks, carefully picked up a piece of osmanthus glutinous rice lotus root, and looked at it carefully.

What catches the eye is the lotus root with a light pink color. The attractive color forms a sharp contrast with the crystal clear glutinous rice embedded in it like pearls, which is pleasing to the eye.

If you break it gently, you can see the plump glutinous rice grains, arranged closely, showing their plump appearance after absorbing the sugar water.

Put it in your mouth and take a bite...

First there was the crispness of the lotus root, followed by the softness of the glutinous rice blooming on the tip of her tongue. The two tasted in sharp contrast, yet blended together wonderfully, bringing her a unique enjoyment.

As the chewing deepens...

The aroma of osmanthus gradually spreads in the mouth, elegant and lasting, forming a wonderful trio with the sweetness of lotus root and the fragrance of glutinous rice.

The addition of sugar osmanthus juice adds a sweetness to the dish, making the overall taste richer, sweet but not greasy, with a hint of sweet and sour.

"The lotus root tastes really good, both crispy and tender, and the glutinous rice is just the right softness."

Liu Suyu spoke as she tasted the food, her eyes full of admiration for Huang Jun's cooking skills.

The other colleagues also nodded and expressed their agreement:

"Yes, and the fragrance of osmanthus is the finishing touch. Not only does it enrich the taste of the whole dish, but it also gives people a feeling of autumn, warm and sweet."

"Wow, I feel like crying! It's so delicious!"

"..."

Chu Qiwen was attracted by the noise and slowly came back to her senses. When she turned around, she saw Liu Suyu and other park leaders already starting to enjoy the food without her knowing. She suddenly felt anxious.

"Give me a piece, don't eat it alone!"

As she spoke, she didn't bother to pick up the chopsticks, but directly grabbed a piece of osmanthus glutinous rice lotus root and stuffed it into her mouth eagerly.

The crispness of lotus root and the softness and sweetness of glutinous rice instantly intertwined in her mouth. The fragrance of osmanthus lingered in her mouth for a long time, making her unable to help but close her eyes and enjoy the deliciousness of this moment.

"Hey, Accountant Chu, why are you grabbing it with your hands? You haven't even washed your hands!" Liu Suyu reminded in surprise.

"It's okay, thank you for your concern." Chu Qiwen said nonchalantly, chewing the food while replying: "As the saying goes, 'If you eat something unclean, you won't get sick.' Don't worry, I'll be fine."

"Who's worried about you!" Liu Suyu retorted, "I mean you've soiled the other osmanthus glutinous rice and lotus root slices!"

Chu Qiwen: “…”

Is this a blatant display of disdain? !
In this case…

Why not…

Her eyes turned and a plan came to her mind: "Since you dislike it, why don't you let me eat the rest."

As he said that, he reached out to take the plate.

"You wish..."

Liu Suyu reacted quickly and raised the plate high so that Chu Qiwen couldn't reach it.

Chu Qiwen: “…”

This wishful thinking finally failed...

(End of this chapter)