When it comes to lo-mei, it really makes people drool! I can't forget the smell once I eat it. However, do you feel that the lo-mei you make at home is always not as good as the taste sold outside? Actually, the secret lies in the seasoning! Today I will reveal to you the secret, which three flavors to add can make your marinated meat more delicious and fragrant!
When we make lo-mei, in addition to the common Sichuan pepper and star anise, there are actually three important seasonings, that is, cinnamon, cloves and grass fruit.
Let's talk about cinnamon first, this cinnamon is really a good thing, put a little in the marinade, you can make the meat more tender, and the aroma is really charming, people can't stop eating it.
Let's talk about cloves, cloves are a thing, although they don't put much, but they have a big effect. It can remove the fishy smell and enhance the fragrance, making your lo-mei more delicious. However, the taste of cloves is relatively strong, so a little bit is enough!
Finally, let's talk about grass fruit, the seasoning of grass fruit is a little spicy, but a little bit of lo-mei is really delicious. It can make the lo-mei more flavorful, and it tastes so fragrant, it's really indescribable!
Okay, now that you know the benefits of these three flavors, how do you use them to make lo-mei? Don't worry, I'll tell you slowly.
First of all, wash your favorite ingredients, such as chicken thighs, chicken wings, or dried tofu, and put them in the pot. Then let's prepare the marinade, add water to the pot, add peppercorns, star anise, and our secret weapons - cinnamon, cloves, and grass fruit. Of course, salt, soy sauce and cooking wine are also essential, and if you like a sweeter taste, you can also add some rock sugar to it.
Next, it's time for the stewing. This link is the key to the key! Slowly simmer over low heat to let the aroma of the seasoning slowly seep into the ingredients. The lo-mei stewed like this, the fragrance, is really unstoppable!
In fact, it is not difficult to make lo-mei, the key is to choose the seasonings and ingredients, and then master the heat, in addition, it is also very important to choose fresh ingredients, because this can better absorb the taste of the marinade, you can also try to add some of your favorite ingredients into it, such as lotus root, potato chips, etc., can make your lo-mei more colorful!
The simmering time depends on the size of your ingredients, but generally speaking, it takes about an hour to simmer. At this time, you can poke the ingredients with chopsticks to see if they are cooked. If it's cooked, you can turn off the heat! Then let the lo-mei simmer in the pot for a while, so that it will add more flavor!
Finally, take out the marinated ingredients and let them cool a little, and you can start eating! That scent is so tempting! Not only can you eat it as a snack, but you can also eat it as a snack! It's simply delicious!
Hey, you know what? Lo mei is not only satisfying the appetite, but also conveying emotions. You think, during the New Year's holidays or on weekends, you can make a pot of lo-mei with your own hands, and that aroma can attract your family to the table. The family sat together, eating lo-mei, chatting, how warm! Isn't that what home tastes like?
And ah, it's really not difficult to make lo-mei. The key is to choose the seasoning and then do it with your heart. You see, just like the three seasonings we just mentioned, although they are all common ingredients, they can produce different flavors when paired together. That's the beauty of cooking!
So, you might as well try it, and when cooking lo-mei, add the three spices of cinnamon, cloves and grass fruit. Trust me, your lo-mei will definitely become even more delicious and fragrant. When the time comes, your family and friends will be raving about your craft!
Also, when making lo-mei, you can also adjust the proportion of seasoning according to your own taste. For example, if you like a spicy taste, you can put more chili peppers; If you prefer something a little sweeter, you can add more rock sugar. In short, to make lo-mei is to do whatever you want, and the most important thing is to make your favorite taste!
In addition, I would like to remind everyone that you must pay attention to the control of heat when making lo-mei. If the heat is too high, it is easy to cook the ingredients; If the heat is too small, it will not be easy to absorb the flavor. So, you must be patient when making lo-mei! Take your time to make a delicious and layered lo-mei!
Oh, after all that, you can't wait to give it a try? Then let's do it! Remember, it's ready, give me a taste, and let me see how your craft is! Come on, come on!
Lo mei is really a magical delicacy that not only makes our taste buds delicious, but also makes us feel the warmth and happiness of home. Therefore, we must cherish every opportunity to make lo-mei, do it with our hearts, pass it on with love, and make lo-mei an indispensable part of our lives!
Okay, okay, that's it! If you have any questions or want to share your experience of lo-mei, please feel free to come to me! Let's swim in the world of lo-mei together! Hahaha!