Mr. Huo walked into the county government office with square steps. On the front of the solemn and solemn county government office were the large gold-plated characters "Mirror Hanging High" shining brightly. The adults sat down in the hall, staring straight ahead with two deep eyes.
After a while, the master hurriedly stepped forward and reported: "Master Huo, the drummer is Shen Wei from Hexia Town. This is his title."
The master presented the petition. The master looked at it carefully and was shocked: "Bring the people in yet!"
"yes!"
"Come in quickly, two people." The yamen servant shouted loudly. This shout made the boatman surnamed Li tremble with fright. But Master Shen had seen the world after all, so he straightened his clothes and entered the yamen.
Master Shen looked up and saw the county magistrate in official uniform sitting upright, his majestic eyes awe-inspiring.
"Young man, I have met the adults." Master Shen quickly saluted according to the rules, and the boat people also fell to their knees.
"Sir, please make the decision for the villain."
"The complaint says that the money boss in Hexia Street did not keep his word and deducted payment for goods. Is it true?"
"Sir, how dare you lie? You are telling the truth." The boatman's head was drowsy.
"Here comes someone! Bring Qian to the court." A lottery was thrown into the court, and the clear voice echoed in the county government office...
Master Shen quickly whispered a few words to Xiaolong. Xiaolong nodded frequently and left the county government office, heading straight down the river.
Besides, the back chef of Song Ji Restaurant is very busy at this moment. Boss Song personally lectured the chef: "Everyone, today is the time for our restaurant to show its face. The full moon wine of the young master of the Shen family is also the best opportunity for the chefs to show their face. Today, everyone is familiar with other dishes. I just learned the 'Pingqiao Tofu', which I'm not too worried about."
"Boss, I can guarantee that we will definitely make this new dish taste as good as the local one in Pingqiao Town." Chef Zhang, who had just returned from his apprenticeship, immediately praised Haikou. Boss Song looked at the dish that had been prepared in the basin beside him. Tofu, he nodded frequently.
"Well, you look good. Today is up to you. As a rule, if you do a good job today, you will be greatly thanked tonight."
"Boss, go ahead and prepare the money. We are busy." Chef Zhang said to the dealer, "Come on, let's make some final preparations."
Speaking of Pingqiao tofu, of course we have to talk about Pingqiao. Pingqiao is a remote market town more than 20 miles south of Shanyang County, Huai'an Prefecture. Historical records record that as early as the Song and Yuan Dynasties, a larger market with beautiful environment had been formed in the south of the city.
Most of the merchants and officials traveling from south to north settled here, so Pingqiao's commercial development greatly promoted the development of the local economy. Naturally, this promoted the rise of Buddhist culture. Temples were once prosperous, especially the Tushita Temple. Over time, an annual temple fair on the first day of March was gradually formed - the Little People's Meeting, also known as the Laughing People's Meeting.
During the temple fair, various mass cultural performances are held and various business activities are carried out. There is a poem written by Wu Cheng'en at the bottom of the river: "I am tired of mooring by the river bridge with my short awning, sleeping alone with my arms resting on the green flag. At sunset, cows return to their fields to play their flutes, and when the tide comes, merchant ships gather fish and rice. Wild vegetables surround the fence and lie flat against the water, and smoke rises from the village cookers on the other side." I will seek two hectares here, and I will use my stick and listen to the cicadas."
In order to attract customers, snack bar owners in Pingqiao Town scrambled to improve their cooking techniques and gradually formed unique dishes, among which "Pingqiao Tofu" is one of the best.
Chef Hu uses fresh crucian carp brains, chicken soup and tofu to make a stew called "Hu's Tofu". The process of stewing Pingqiao tofu is as follows. First, when making tofu, use a fine white cloth to filter the raw and cooked tofu. This will make the tofu thin. Use salt brine so that the tofu will be thin and thick. It is tender and fragrant, and must not be dotted with plaster.
The second step is to drain the yellow flower water from the tofu. The method is to boil the tofu in a pot of water, pick it up as soon as the water boils, cut the tofu into thin slices again with a knife and put it in cold water for a while.
Then prepare the seasonings, diced chicken, minced meatballs, minced fishballs, shredded eggs, shrimp shavings, bamboo shoots shavings, melon seeds and pine nuts all pounded into crumbs, onions, garlic, ginger, starch, pepper, lard, and soy sauce. , salt, etc.
Chef Zhang puts the wok on the fire, and after it is hot, he greases the wok with lard, and the aroma immediately hits his nostrils. Then add onion and ginger, then put the prepared salt-braised tofu and other condiments into the pot and stir-fry for a few times. Finally, add chicken soup and soy sauce, and wait for the pot to boil slowly.
"Master Zhang, today's Pingqiao tofu will definitely make the master famous." The croupier couldn't help but said after seeing Chef Zhang's skillful operation.
Chef Zhang didn't respond. All his thoughts were on cooking. At this moment, the pot boiled, and tofu as thin as hair was tumbling in the boiling pot. He stirred it with a spoon and covered it again. After a while, he scooped in a little starch to thicken it, and then waited for the pot to be cooked through.
At the last moment, the chef uncovered the right amount of pepper, garlic shavings, and parsley, then immediately started the pot and divided it into eight large bowls. Now the delicious Pingqiao tofu is stewed, which is fragrant and tender, oily but not greasy, tender but not slippery, vegetarian is refreshing and meaty is human lungs.
The other dishes were served in order, and the upstairs was bustling with people chatting loudly, talking about the latest news from all over the world, and tasting whether the restaurant's authentic Huaiyang cuisine was delicious enough.
Only a few green leaves were left on the lion's head on the table. The guests ate very happily and praised the restaurant's authentic dishes.
"Here comes Pingqiao Tofu!" Several waiters served the dishes at the same time, and the guest of honor table on the third floor was served by a beautiful lady herself. The male guests couldn't help but take a few more glances.
If you want to know what happens next, please listen to the explanation next time.
