Outside the dormitory building, the sun is still asleep and lazy,
The whole of Huaqing has been covered in silver. Snowflakes the size of plum blossoms are flying like elves under the illumination of street lamps, as gentle as jade and as elegant as poetry.
"It turns out it's snowing, no wonder it's so cold."
Yang Yi couldn't help but stop in front of the dormitory building and admire the rare beauty.
Some students who got up early were excited to find it snowing. They wore cotton shoes and drew traces on the snow, trying to draw the most perfect picture in the world.
"Okay, let me provide the warmest warmth to this cold winter."
Thinking that he was going to make spicy stew today and it happened to be snowing, Yang Yi lamented that it was God's will.
Spicy marinade and snow are a perfect match!
When he came to the canteen, Yang Yi first opened the stove of each stew pot and prepared to boil it to prevent it from becoming sour and spoiling.
Then rinse the soaked duck again.
Then add cold water to the pot, add onions, ginger, and cooking wine to blanch.
Blanch while skimming off the foam until no more foam comes out.
Then put the blanched duck into a basin of warm water and wash away any remaining blood foam.
If it is not cleaned, blood foam will remain in the stew, causing the stew to deteriorate.
After cleaning thoroughly, put it into boiling brine, then bring to a boil over high heat and then reduce to low heat.
During this period, a pound of white wine should be added to completely remove the residual fishy smell of the duck.
In addition, there is an ultimate secret weapon. Adding one pound of honey can maximize the aroma and flavor, making the taste softer!
(The ultimate trick, most people don’t know.)
The duck products used by Yang Yi only need to be marinated for 20 minutes, then turned off the heat and soaked for 30 minutes.
All that was left was to wait. Yang Yi began to make up for his guilt for not fishing yesterday, picked up his phone and started playing.
It was already past 8 am.
At all the gates of Huaqing University, security guards and staff are sweeping away snow.
The only exception is Ximen.
"Are you Yan University students crazy? Why are you coming to Huaqing University so early in the morning?"
The security guard looked at the dozen or so Yan university students gathered in front of the gate and shouted helplessly.
He was sweeping the snow after work, and then he heard the access alarm.
Immediately, he spotted a Yan university student who wanted to sneak in.
While they were arguing with each other, they found that more and more Yan University students were gathering.
"Uncle, just let us in, and we promise to come out in a moment!"
Today is Sunday, and these students have nothing to do and have been hanging out at the door.
"No! Go back quickly. Isn't it cold with such heavy snow?"
The fifty-year-old security guard was really frightened by this group of energetic college students, so he tried to persuade them frantically.
Little did he know that it was himself who caused this result.
It was precisely because he was soft-hearted and let Lu Xiaoting in yesterday.
Later, after Lu Xiaoting tasted Yang Yi's delicious braised food, she went crazy and posted videos on the Yanda Forum, praising the delicious braised food at Stall 2 of the Fourth Canteen of Huaqing University.
Students of Yan University have been frequently exposed to videos about Huaqing University braised food.
At this time, after being confirmed by classmates from my school, I became more and more curious, and immediately decided to sneak in and have a taste today.
"Uncle, if you don't let us in, we'll just waste our time here!"
Taking advantage of the large number of people, the students from Yan University immediately threatened.
The security uncle was completely speechless. He really couldn't figure out what these Yanda students were going crazy about.
"Hey, I'm so stubborn. If I say you can't come in today, I won't be able to come in!"
The security guard was always stubborn and would take advantage of others. When he heard this kind of threat, he immediately didn't care what these students were going to do. He just said two words: 'No!' '
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Canteen No. 4, inside Stall No. 2.
Yang Yi had already taken all the duck out of the pot after marinating it for 20 minutes and soaking it for half an hour.
At the same time, apply a layer of brine oil to isolate the air and prevent oxidation and blackening, which makes it look ugly.
At this time, the meat quality of the duck has reached the optimal level, and all the taste and aroma are absorbed.
Although it is ready to eat at this time, it is not enough.
The aroma and taste have not yet reached their peak. At this time, you need to wait for the stew to cool down, and then put the duck in and soak it for more than an hour.
Only then can the duck products reach the peak of taste.
As for why you need to wait for the stewed soup to cool before putting it in for soaking, it is because the sealed brine oil in the stewed soup can ensure that the stewed soup maintains a high temperature for a long time.
Even if the heat is turned off, the high temperature of the stewed soup can last for a long time.
When soaked in this condition, the flavor reaches its peak, but the texture will be too soft.
So we can only pick up the duck, wait for the stew to cool down, and then put it in for soaking.
This is also the 'hot brine cold brew' in the industry.
After the above steps are completed, the duck will become completely delicious, and even the broken bones will be fragrant inside.
While Yang Yi was waiting for the stewed soup to cool down,
Huaqing University, Dongdamen,
A taxi stopped at the gate,
After Old Tang got out of the taxi, he immediately shivered from the cold.
It was snowing today and it was difficult to park near Huaqing, so I took a taxi.
"Fuck, I'm so sorry that I came to Huaqing to visit the cafeteria in such a cold weather."
After complaining, Old Tang shrank his neck and tightly wrapped himself in the cotton clothes.
Assistant and photographer Xiao Li also came down carrying a camera.
"There is no way. Huaqing can only come in by making an appointment on the weekends. This is the place I secured only by holding on to the appointment time."
Xiao Li explained while packing the camera.
"Okay, okay, let's go quickly. Do you know where it is?"
When Old Tang heard this, he urged impatiently.
"Don't worry, I've prepared a strategy. Just follow the map."
Xiao Li promised, patting his chest.
Huaqing College is very big. Without a map, the two of them might not be able to find where the Fourth Canteen is unless they slowly ask for directions.
After walking for more than ten minutes, the two finally arrived at the Fourth Canteen.
There are not many students outside this spot, and there are even fewer students because of the snow.
So no students recognized them along the way and asked to take photos or anything like that.
As soon as he entered the cafeteria, Old Tang immediately smelled the strong aroma of spicy braised food.
"Xiao Li, do you smell it?"
"I smell it, it's very fragrant! It feels more fragrant than the spicy braised food we went to Sichuan last time."
Xiao Li sniffed it, his eyes lit up, and then he immediately turned on the camera, filmed the whole process, and then edited it when he went back.
"It's really worth it. It's well-deserved. No wonder it's so popular in Huaqing."
After smelling this fragrance, Old Tang's mentality changed. He originally planned to take a casual and perfunctory photo shoot, but now he no longer had this mentality.
Afterwards, the two went to the card recharge counter in the cafeteria and applied for a temporary card.
This is also mentioned in the guide that Xiao Li found. Without this kind of temporary card, you cannot buy food in the cafeteria.
After applying for the card, the two of them followed the numbers on the stall and found Yang Yi's stall No. 2.
