Chaoshan lo-mei, a delicious traditional delicacy, the family likes to eat. Its unique cooking process and rich flavors make people linger. Whether it's tender pig's trotters or melt-in-your-mouth braised duck tongue, every bite will bring you a sense of satisfaction. Let's explore the mystery of Chaoshan lo-mei and enjoy a delicious journey!
1. Prepare the ingredients:
You can choose pork, duck, chicken feet, duck feet, dried tofu, braised eggs and other ingredients to match according to personal preference.
2. Prepare the marinade:
In the smoky kitchen, spices such as green onions, ginger slices, star anise, bay leaves, cinnamon and peppercorns are gently sprinkled into the pot, and they emit an enticing aroma as the temperature rises.
The spices in the pot begin to dance like enthusiastic dancers, and they tumble at the bottom of the pot, releasing a strong fragrance. In the process of stir-frying, tiny bubbles keep popping up, making a slight crackling sound, as if it is a lively rhythm.
These spices are intertwined with each other, giving the whole kitchen an enticing aroma that is delicious.
3. Add seasoning:
The spices in the pot give off an enticing aroma, and as seasonings are added, including a moderate amount of dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, cooking wine, rock sugar and salt, a rich flavor fills the air. After careful stirring, the various seasonings are fully integrated, so that each drop of juice has a unique mellow aroma that makes people salivate.
4. Bring the marinade:
Under the fusion of spices and seasonings, add an appropriate amount of water, the flame gradually rises, and the marinade begins to boil.
5. Add ingredients:
Gently place the prepared ingredients into the boiling marinade, making sure that each piece is slowly soaked in the fragrant marinade.
6. Stewed ingredients:
Reduce the heat to medium-low and gently simmer the ingredients in the marinade, the length of time varies depending on the ingredients. In general, it is necessary to simmer patiently until the ingredients are crispy and flavorful, giving off a perfect blend of tantalizing aromas and textures.
7. Coloring:
The ingredients are carefully removed from the simmer and then fried in heated oil to give the ingredients a golden brown and crispy outer layer, adding layers of texture and enticing colour.
8. Cut the ingredients:
The ingredients are cleverly cut to just the right size and then carefully arranged on a plate for a wonderful presentation of the art of plating. This treatment not only enhances the aesthetics of the ingredients, but also makes them easier to eat and increase the appetite.
At the same time, proper cutting and placement also contribute to the even ripening and cooking of the ingredients. Through careful processing, the texture and taste of the ingredients can be brought out better, making the dining experience more perfect.
9. Strain the marinade:
The marinade of the stewed ingredients is carefully filtered to remove impurities and carefully retain the high-quality marinade.
10. Stir-fry the marinade:
Slowly pour the filtered marinade into the wok over medium-low heat and sauté carefully until the marinade thickens. During this process, the consistency of the marinade will gradually increase, while releasing a rich aroma and mouthfeel.
Stir-fry continuously to ensure that the marinade is evenly heated and to avoid sticking the bottom or pan. As the water evaporates, the flavors of the condiments and ingredients in the marinade become more condensed, creating a rich taste and aroma.
This process may take some time and patience, but the end result will be a delicious and enticing marinade that provides the perfect seasoning for the ingredients.
11. Drizzle over ingredients:
The carefully stir-fried marinade is gently poured over the neatly arranged ingredients to create a perfect blend. In this way, the ingredients are infiltrated by the marinade, absorbing the rich flavor and aroma of the marinade.
Each bite will bring a rich marinade aroma, making the ingredients more delicious and delicious. The marinade's variety of condiments and spices will give the ingredients their unique flavor.
12. Quality:
When the ingredients fully absorb the flavor of the marinade, you can taste the unique flavor of Chaoshan lo-mei. At this point, the ingredients have merged with the marinade, and the texture and flavor of each other will be a wonderful enjoyment.
With every bite, you can feel the mellowness of the lo-mei and the deliciousness of the ingredients, like a feast on the tip of the tongue. Whether it is chicken wings, tofu or beef, they will show the best taste under the moisture of the marinade, allowing you to enjoy the unique charm of Chaoshan lo-mei. #挑战30天在头条写日记#