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Share a garlic squid, which is tender and fragrant, satisfying and delicious, and a good meal
There is a thousand-year-old restaurant in Jiangcheng Ancient Town, which has inherited a unique cooking technique for a hundred years, making people forget to return. The restaurant's name is "Fish Fragrance", and it has been said that their signature dish, "garlic squid", has been listed as a must-order dish for ten consecutive years.
I wondered if I should visit the restaurant like a professional photographer and see for myself how they cook, so I found my friend Xiao Ming, a guy who also loves food.
Xiao Ming said to me: "That's right, the fragrance of fish is definitely a taste experience that makes you different from ordinary people." However, their dishes often have some fine things that are exclusive to regular customers, so we can only watch from afar. ”
I patted my head: "Don't be afraid, I'm confident that I can learn more cooking skills from them." "We drove to the land of fish in Jiangcheng to prepare for a culinary journey.
Finally, we rounded a busy street and found this long-established restaurant deep in the alley. We pushed open the door and were greeted by the smell of fish.
After I sat down, I couldn't wait to ask the chef of the restaurant, "Why is the garlic squid so delicious?"
The chef smiled and said, "Young man, our restaurant has a little secret about garlic squid. First of all, the squid used is fresh wild squid, which is tender and elastic. Secondly, our home-made garlic sauce is specially ground to create a rich and attractive taste. The most important thing is that during the cooking process, we use the traditional stir-frying method, which perfectly blends the garlic with the squid. ”
Xiao Ming and I listened to it with relish and couldn't help but sigh at the delicate technique of the fragrance of fish. So, we couldn't wait to cook our own meals, ready to learn and try this delicious dish.
First, we trim the fresh squid and cut it into evenly colored and moderately sized rings. Then, slowly add salt and black pepper and marinate for a few moments to add tenderness to the squid.
Next, we peel the garlic cloves, crush them with the back of a knife, and add the appropriate amount of minced ginger and fine salt. In this way, we have a rich and fragrant garlic sauce.
Getting the heat right is key. We first put the wok on the stove, heat it and pour in the cooking oil with good color and flavor. Once the oil is hot, we carefully pour in the squid rings and stir-fry without stopping.
After a few minutes, the squid became golden brown and crispy, and we quickly fished it out and placed it on a reserve plate. Then, sauté the garlic sauce in a hot pan until the oil is shiny. Finally, pour the stir-fried sauce over the squid and mix well.
"It's finally done!" I excitedly grabbed a squid and put it in my mouth. The crispy crust, the juicy squid, and the fragrant garlic sauce all made me happy.
Xiao Ming took a bite and said with admiration: "This taste is really wonderful, but I think it would be better if I added some coriander and chili powder to make the taste richer?"
We had a lively discussion and came up with some creative ideas. For example, season with paprika and cilantro to add a hint of spiciness and freshness. Also, bake the squid in the oven to make it crispier and more fragrant.
After many trials and optimizations, we found that adding paprika and coriander really makes the flavor richer. Oven baking, on the other hand, makes the squid crispier while maintaining its tender texture.
Pay attention to the taste of food, and take you to learn more about food-related knowledge and skills.