At noon in summer, the sun is like a waterfall, sprinkled all over the small courtyard of Ah Xing's house. Ah Xing was sitting under the grape trellis, holding a yellowed cookbook in his hand, his brows furrowed, as if he was tackling a world-class problem.
"Why can't you find a suitable recipe for this sweet and sour sauce?" Ah Xing muttered to himself, fine beads of sweat oozing from his forehead.
"Ah Xing, what are you thinking about again?" The neighbor Lao Wang shook his head and walked over slowly.
Ah Xing raised his head, and a trace of expectation flashed in his eyes: "Uncle Wang, you came just in time!" I was looking for a recipe for sweet and sour sauce, and I wanted to make it for my grandfather to taste, but his old man's mouth was tricky, and the general taste couldn't enter his mouth. ”
The old king laughed and pointed to the recipe in Ah Xing's hand: "You kid, why don't you know how to be flexible? The recipe is dead, people are alive, and the key to making sweet and sour sauce is to master the degree of 'sweet and sour balance'." ”
Ah Xing nodded thoughtfully, and then frowned again: "But how to master this balance?"
The old king sat down and shook the fan gently: "Listen to me tell you, sweet and sour juice, first of all, the ratio of sugar and vinegar." Generally, the ratio of sugar to vinegar is between 2:1 and 3:1, but it depends on the acidity of the vinegar you use. If the vinegar is more sour, then you should put more sugar, and vice versa. ”
Ah Xing's eyes widened, as if he had found a treasure: "And this exquisite?"
The old king nodded proudly: "Of course, you can add some tomato sauce or orange juice to enhance the taste and make the color more attractive." Also, don't forget to add a little salt, a little bit will do, it can highlight the sweet and sour flavor and make the taste more layered. ”
Ah Xing was fascinated by what he heard, and hurriedly picked up a pen and recorded it on the recipe. Seeing this, the old king added: "In addition to these, the heat is also very important. When boiling sweet and sour sauce, it is necessary to boil slowly over low heat to allow the sugar to fully melt and fully integrate with the vinegar. The sweet and sour sauce boiled out in this way is not only delicious, but also bright red in color, and it hangs very beautifully on the ingredients. ”
Ah Xing was thrilled when he heard it, as if he had smelled the aroma of sweet and sour pork ribs. He looked at the old Wang head gratefully: "Uncle Wang, you are really my savior!
The old king waved his hand: "Go, go, go, don't forget to invite me to taste it when it's done." ”
Ah Xing rushed into the kitchen and began to make sweet and sour sauce according to the old king's instructions. The sound of a spatula stir-frying came from the kitchen, and Ah Xing occasionally hummed a little song. Soon, an enticing aroma wafted throughout the courtyard.
When Ah Xing walked out of the kitchen with sweet and sour pork ribs with bright red colors, his grandfather was already sitting under the grape trellis and waiting. He couldn't wait to pick up a piece of pork ribs and taste it, with a satisfied smile on his face: "Ah Xing, this sweet and sour pork ribs are really good! The sweet and sour ones are moderately sweet, and the taste is mellow, which is even better than your grandfather and me!"
Ah Xing listened to his grandfather's praise, and his heart was happy. He knows that this is not only because of the good taste of sweet and sour sauce, but also because he has experienced the joy and sense of accomplishment of cooking in the process of making it.
Since then, Ah Xing has developed a keen interest in cooking. He is constantly experimenting with new recipes and recipes to improve his cooking skills. Whenever he made a delicious dish, he would think of the recipe for sweet and sour sauce and the wisdom of cooking that old king taught him in the courtyard at noon on that summer day.
Ah Xing understands a truth: whether it is cooking or life, you need to keep learning and exploring. Only by mastering the right methods and techniques can you make delicious dishes and wonderful life.