Liu Yunong was stunned when he heard this.
Mirror box tofu?
She had never heard of this dish.
There are actually many ways to make small boxes of tofu, but she has seen all the common and famous cooking methods and knows how to make them.
But how to make this mirror box tofu, even if it is as the name suggests, I don’t have a general idea at the moment.
Fu Yu took out a small box of tofu and then started to prepare the menu.
This is actually the first time Fu Yu has come across the dish of mirror box tofu.
According to the classic old-flavor recipe, this dish is an innovative improvement on the home-cooked fried tofu stuffed with pork. The fried tofu is replaced with a small box of tofu for filling.
It just meets the customer's requirements. The most important thing is that you don't have to worry about the ingredients. They are ready-made in the kitchen and can be used at any time.
Liu Yunong glanced at the menu. Shrimp, eggs, minced pork, shiitake mushrooms and green beans were all that was needed.
When I looked at the preparations, they were preparing to make stuffings, but I didn't know how Fu Yu planned to cook them.
Fu Yu checked the minced meat minced by the worker, added Shaoxing wine and refined salt, and stirred it into a meat filling.
His technique for mixing stuffing was learned from Liu Yunong. From posture to angle, he learned the essence of everything. Moreover, because of his physical strength and finger flexibility, the mixing speed was very fast and stable.
Liu Yunong looked at Fu Yu's operation, and suddenly there was an unspeakable emotion in his heart.
I was both happy that Fu Yuqing was better than me because of his superiority, but also a little disappointed that I was surpassed so easily.
Fu Yu cut the small box of tofu into 4 pieces, and then cut each piece into 3 rectangular pieces evenly.
These 12 pieces of tofu are cut according to specifications. The classic old-flavor recipe has clear length, width and thickness marked on it, which is very accurate.
Fu Yu completed the cutting according to the guidance of the green line.
However, you will need to use a slotted spoon to drain the water next.
If they were working in the back kitchen of Qianlima, then either Zhang Jinyu or Sun Qingning would have definitely taken the initiative to help cook at this time.
But the person standing next to him now is Liu Yunong.
Unfortunately, it was just a one-step operation of draining water. Fu Yu was free at this time and had no other work to occupy.
For a moment, he really had no excuse for Liu Yunong to take action.
Fu Yu didn't speak, so Liu Yunong naturally had no idea of helping in the kitchen. After all, she was usually the one in charge of cooking, while others helped her.
After a moment's hesitation, Fu Yu simply picked up the chopsticks, picked up the tofu cubes and placed them on the prepared plate.
He moved quickly and held the tofu with his chopsticks without slipping or damaging the shape of the tofu.
Liu Yunong was dumbfounded as he watched the soft tofu being picked up tremblingly on Fu Yu's chopsticks and then transferred to the plate.
Liu Zhangpeng looked at the scene in front of him in stunned silence!
Damn it!
But I am uneducated, so I can go all over the world with just one word!
I’m really full of wonder that I can’t express!
Isn’t this a unique skill?
Picking tofu with chopsticks is still a small box of tofu!
Place all the tofu pieces intact on the plate. Fu Yu puts the pot on a high fire and heats it up. Pour in the soybean oil. When it is 80% hot, he slides the tofu pieces on the plate into the pot.
When the tofu becomes soft and golden brown, take it out with chopsticks and drain off the oil.
Fu Yu used to use chopsticks to directly pick up the soft tofu, but now it is not so shocking to pick up the tender tofu after frying.
Fu Yu used the handle of a spoon to scoop out a portion of the soft tofu from the center of each piece of tofu.
Liu Yunong was close, so he could see clearly.
Fu Yu's operation in this step may seem random, but it is actually very precise.
The bottom of the dug-out tofu block cannot be penetrated, and the four sides cannot be broken. The best thing is that every time Fu Yu digs out, he digs out a piece of tofu five times.
Dig once in each of the four corners, and finally buy the bottom.
Fu Yu did it neatly and neatly, digging out the tofu pieces until they could stand upright. Such precision made Liu Yunong hold his breath unconsciously.
I was afraid that the hollowed out tofu block would collapse because I was panting.
Liu Zhangpeng didn't dare to relax at all. He stared at Fu Yu's operation, fearing that he would regret any detail he did.
This was simply the most perfect hollowing out process he had ever seen.
Fu Yu hollowed out all the tofu blocks, filled them with meat filling, and embedded a large shrimp horizontally on top of the meat filling to create the prototype of mirror box tofu.
Needless to say, when these 12 pieces of tofu are arranged in a row, it immediately looks like Yong Tau Foo.
Fu Yu changed another pot, put it on a high fire, heated it, poured in soybean oil, added minced green onions and fried until fragrant, then added mushrooms and green beans.
At this time, he deliberately took the pot away from the fire, then carefully put the mirror box tofu into shape, adjusted the direction, and placed the shrimps neatly into the pot facing down.
Finally, move it to high heat, add Shaoxing wine, soy sauce and other seasonings, and shake the wok to dissolve the seasonings.
When Liu Yunong participated in the competition before, because he also had to play, he did not have the opportunity to pay attention to the cooking operations of other players.
Even when I have some free time, I always deal with the company's major and minor matters.
After all, he runs several restaurants and has to deal with a lot of things every day.
Because he hadn't paid attention to it, Liu Yunong was a little dumbfounded when he saw Fu Yu's operation of turning the pot.
At this time, Fu Yu was very experienced. He held the handle of the pot with one hand. As he turned his wrist, the seasonings in the pot flowed and merged together quickly.
Fu Yu's palms were very wide, and his wrists moved the pot body very quickly.
He was always so focused when cooking that he didn't even notice when Liu Yunong came closer and stretched her neck to carefully observe his operation.
This method of turning the pot is different from before!
Liu Yunong took a closer look and found that Fu Yu had adjusted the angle and amplitude of the operation, making it more labor-saving, more convenient, and more effective.
This is based on the operation of turning the pot, and has been improved by adding my own understanding.
Liu Yunong showed admiration. Anyone who is a master likes the most diligent apprentices who are good at drawing inferences from one example.
After the sauce in the pot boils, Fu Yu covers the pot and cooks it over low heat until the meat filling is cooked. He then takes off the pot lid, puts it back on high heat, and shakes the pot to thicken the soup.
Then cover with water starch, pour cooked lard along the edge of the pot, flip the tofu over, with the shrimp facing up.
There were 12 pieces of tofu evenly spread on the bottom of the pot. Fu Yu shook the spoon vigorously and saw all the tofu pieces rising into the air. The next moment, they all fell back into the pot.
All the tofu blocks remain intact and arranged neatly.
What Fu Yu did with this hand was really beautiful. To be able to achieve such a level of skill in making a spoon is not possible just by relying on skills. It also requires repeated practice over time.
Liu Yunong watched silently, thinking in his heart that Qianlima is indeed a century-old restaurant, and it is indeed very good at training kitchen staff.
For a good chef, if you want to have superb cooking skills, technique is one thing, but a solid cooking foundation is also particularly important!
Just like Bianshao, as long as you master the basics and add your own understanding and improvement, you can reach Fu Yu's current level of perfection.
Such a comparison shows that she is slightly inferior in training the kitchen staff.
It seems necessary to strengthen basic training for kitchen staff in a timely manner.
At this time, Fu Yu poured sesame oil evenly on the tofu cubes, then directly lifted the pot and slid all the tofu cubes into the plate.
If Liu Yunong's eyes lit up with the previous swing of the spoon, then this operation of sliding the disc was simply stunning!
The 12 pieces of tofu slid directly from the pot to the plate. One piece did not fall off, and they were evenly arranged. It looked like they were placed by hand. You could tell that the plate placement was accurately completed with just one step of sliding the plate!
Fu Yu looked at the mirror box tofu that was cooked on the plate and was very satisfied.
Regardless of the taste, the presentation is exactly the same as the classic old recipe.
Wang Yulong just finished cooking and came over to take a look at Fu Yu's cooking.
Looking at it, I couldn't help but admire: "Don't tell me, this mirror box tofu is really a bit like stuffed tofu. Look at the presentation. The cooked tofu filling is very full. Just looking at the appearance, you can tell that the taste must be very delicate. Fresh and tender.”
The small box of tofu is already very tender. When making Yong Tofu before, I was worried that the filling would not be cooked yet, but Fu Yu cleverly chose easy-to-cook shrimps with minced pork.
A thin layer of minced pork is paired with a thick layer of shrimp. It tastes fresh and tender. You don’t have to worry about the filling being cooked if the cooking time is too short.
I have to say that the dish Fu Yu chose was fantastic!
Liu Zhangpeng's kitchen counter was a bit far away. After he waited for the dishes on hand to be plated and sent away, he took the time to come over and watch the dish up close.
Fu Yu casually blanched a few rapeseed cores and spread them around the plate for final decoration.
The bright green color elevates the quality of the entire dish.
Liu Zhangpeng looked at the freshness and turned to Fu Yu: "Why is this dish called Mirror Box Tofu?"
Fu Yu also just took a quick glance at the introduction of this dish on the classic old flavor recipe.
Because I just glanced at it, I didn't remember the detailed allusions. I only gave a rough explanation: "I also heard about it. It seems because the tofu cubes in this dish are shaped like mirror boxes for women to dress up, so Named Mirror Box Tofu.”
Liu Zhangpeng was stunned and said in surprise: "Oh, it turns out it's a special dish handed down from ancient times?"
After that, he took a closer look at the presentation and shape of the entire dish.
I couldn't help but say: Don't tell me, this dish is really good. The orange-red tofu cubes are made from fresh and tender small boxes of tofu, so you can tell without tasting them. The texture must be fresh and mellow, and the tofu is filled with stuffing. Children, a combination of meat and vegetables, suitable for all ages.
The person ordering was a child, so this dish was chosen very suitably.
After the dishes are cooked, they are brought to the table by the waiter.
Liu Yunong was worried and simply followed.
When he arrived at the front hall and saw the family, Liu Yunong hurriedly came forward with a smile on his face and greeted warmly: "Hello, I am the owner of this store. Li Ge specially called me to ask me We must serve you well here, but I didn’t choose the right dish, which affected your dining mood. I’m really sorry.”
The customers are a family of four, two elderly people, a young mother and her child.
The young mother stretched out her head to look at the newly served dishes and said with a smile: "It's okay. The main reason is that I decided to bring the children here at the last minute. Lao Li didn't make it clear when he ordered the meal. The Mapo Tofu just now is actually really good." It’s delicious, but the kids are too young to eat spicy food.”
"Baby, look, this is the Yong Tau Foo you want to eat!"
She said, deliberately pushing the dish in front of the child.
The child raised his head and glanced at the dishes on the plate. He didn't show any joy. He just asked seriously: "What I want to eat is tofu and meat filling, is this it?"
The young mother said: "Yes, this is Yong Tau Foo. There are stuffings inside the tofu!"
The older grandma next to me said: "Yes, baby, your mother is right, this is Yong Tau Foo. I have eaten it before, and it always has fillings in it! Try it while it's hot, and see if it tastes good."
When the child heard this, he said, "Okay, then I want to eat a piece."
Seeing that the children were willing to eat vegetables, the three parents were immediately overjoyed and actively helped pick up the vegetables.
Liu Yunong was stunned.
The child just said that the dish he wanted to eat was tofu stuffed with meat?
Don’t you want to eat Yong Tau Foo?
Liu Yunong took a bite of mirror box tofu and thought it was delicious. The child who started to eat the food couldn't help but asked: "Does this dish taste good? Just now I heard the little baby said that he wanted to Do you want tofu stuffed with meat? What kind of dish is that? Or a staple food? Steamed buns, or dumplings? I can also help make them here."
The young mother hurriedly said: "No, I think he really likes this dish! The tofu and meat filling he mentioned is probably Yong Tau Foo, not steamed buns or dumplings."
At this time, the child suddenly shouted: "Who says it's not the case! It's just dumplings. Steamed dumplings, stuffed with tofu and meat, they are dumplings!"
When the young mother heard this, she was stunned.
She asked in surprise: "Dumplings? Why are they turned into dumplings again? Isn't it Yong Tau Foo?"
The child immediately lost his temper: "It's just dumplings, fried, stuffed with tofu and meat!"
Liu Yunong was speechless.
I'm sorry I ordered the wrong dish!
She was still thinking that this kid was quite good at eating, and he even knew how to order their store's signature stuffed vegetables.
The young mother was dumbfounded: "Hey, what happened? You just said tofu stuffing, and I thought it was tofu stuffed with meat. It must be stuffed vegetables. It turns out you wanted to eat tofu stuffing." Steamed dumplings?”
The child's grandfather suddenly remembered something and turned around and said: "I remember, it seems like last year, I went to eat with Bao Bao's father, and he ordered a steamed dumpling with tofu filling from the store. Bao Bao's I did eat quite a few in a while!”
When the child's grandmother heard this, she couldn't help but smile and said: "Oh, our baby has such a good memory? He can remember everything from last year!"
Having said this, Liu Yunong had to ask: "Do you need to ask the chef to make another fried dumpling?"
The young mother immediately said: "No, I'm almost finished, so I won't wait any longer. I also like this Yong Tau Foo baby, thank you."
The customers all said this, so Liu Yunong smiled and said a few more polite words before going back to the kitchen. (End of chapter)
