Punch: From third-rate anchor to top chef

Chapter 1014 1024. Songhe Tower

When Li Xiao came to Suzhou, the itinerary for the first day was to visit the Humble Administrator's Garden and Tiger Hill.

Humble Administrator's Garden is one of the most famous scenic spots in Suzhou gardens. It is known as "No.1 Garden in Wuzhong". It is called "Humble Administrator's Garden".The layout of the buildings in the garden is ingenious, the gardening techniques are exquisite, the ancient trees and famous flowers are well arranged, and the scenery is pleasant.

Strolling in the garden, Li Xiao felt the unique cultural charm of Jiangnan water town.He saw the lotus leaves floating on the water, the egrets dancing, the small bridges and the houses, and the integration of nature and architecture, which was too beautiful to behold.

When Li Xiao walked to the bottom of the rockery, he saw a young man making strange movements, trying to jump up the rockery, but failed repeatedly.The tourists around were a little curious, and some laughed beside them.

Li Xiao curiously stepped forward to inquire about the man's situation. The man explained to him with some embarrassment: "I grew up watching the carp jumping over the dragon gate in the Humble Administrator's Garden. Every time I come here, I want to see if I can jump." Get up, but fail every time."

Li Xiao thought: This man is really interesting, we must help him realize his wish this time.He began to demonstrate the jumping movements and postures for the man, while explaining the skills and tricks of jumping.Although the man jumped several times following Li Xiao's guidance, he still failed to jump up the rockery.

At this time, a tourist who was watching pointed at Li Xiao and said, "Look, when this big brother dances, his face looks like he is tasting delicious food. He must be a foodie."

This sentence caught the attention of other tourists, and they all asked Li Xiao about his experience and preferences when visiting the shop.Li Xiao happily exchanged his love for food and recommendations with them.The man also received the attention and encouragement of the surrounding tourists, and finally successfully jumped up the rockery with the help of Li Xiao.

The man jumped off the rockery excitedly, thanked Li Xiao gratefully, and the tourists around him also applauded.This interesting interaction made Li Xiao and the tourists around him very happy, and it also made them look forward to the next trip to the store.

Li Xiao came to the most famous snack street in Suzhou - Guanqian Street.He walked all the way along the snack street, feeling the bustle here and the temptation of delicious food.

"Hello everyone, I have come to a new gourmet restaurant again. This is the most famous snack street in Suzhou - Guanqian Street." Li Xiao picked up his live broadcast equipment and began to interact with the audience in the live broadcast room, "You guys Seeing this, do you also have a feeling that your appetite is stimulated?"

The audience in the live broadcast room immediately started to leave messages, expressing their great interest in the food here and wanting to know more.

"Then let's go to the first store here - Old Hankou Peanut Tangyuan Store. The peanut glutinous rice balls here are very famous, and I came here specially to taste them."

Li Xiao walked into the store and saw that the boss was busy making peanut glutinous rice balls.He ordered a peanut glutinous rice ball from the boss, then returned to the audience in the live broadcast room, and began to introduce the food of this store.

"When you see this glutinous rice ball, don't you find it very attractive? The skin of this glutinous rice ball is very thin, but the filling is very rich. It is characterized by the fact that there are a lot of crushed peanuts in the filling, and the aroma of peanuts will permeate after you eat it. very delicious."

Viewers in the live broadcast room all expressed their desire to taste the peanut glutinous rice balls, and some people asked, "Li Xiao, what is the difference between the skin of this peanut glutinous rice balls and other glutinous rice balls?"

"That's a good question. The skin of this peanut glutinous rice ball is made by mixing glutinous rice flour with a little cake flour, so its texture is relatively soft and glutinous, and it is very easy to chew. And when cooking, pay attention to the heat, do not boil Too long, or the skin will become slimy."

Li Xiao's answer was recognized by the audience in the live broadcast room, and some people said they would go to the store to try it.Next, Li Xiao also introduced several other shops, including the famous sweet-scented osmanthus cake shop and steamed dumpling shop with chicken sauce, etc.Every time he visits a store, he will introduce the special food and production process of the store in detail, and interact with the audience.

That night, Li Xiao came to an antique restaurant again. This is a snack bar recommended by Suzhou locals. It is called "Songhe Tower", and it is said to be one of the oldest snack bars in Suzhou.

Entering the restaurant, what Li Xiao first felt was an ancient atmosphere.The boss told him that it has a history of more than 200 years and has kept the traditional cooking skills and taste.Their most famous dish is "Candied Sweet Potato", which is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, sweet and delicious, and has a slight chew.

Li Xiao liked this dish very much, took a few photos and shared them in the live broadcast room, and interacted with the audience, "Have you ever eaten this dish? It tastes really good, and you can feel the sweet potato in every bite." It’s fresh and sweet.” Hearing the audience’s question, Li Xiao smiled and said, “That’s a good question! In fact, the process of making silk yam is not very simple.”

He carefully explained: "First of all, we need to prepare fresh yam, wash and peel it and cut it into uniform long strips. Then, boil the yam strips in clean water, but be careful not to overcook them .”

He said, and specially showed the audience the cooked yam strips, so that everyone can see it more intuitively.

"The next step is the most critical step - frying! We need to use the right amount of oil to fry the yam strips until golden brown."

"What about drawing silk?" Some viewers asked curiously.

Li Xiao laughed, "Of course we can't forget this most important step! After taking out the fried yam sticks, you need to soak them in rock sugar syrup first, so that it will be more convenient to pull the shreds."

Having said that, he showed the yam sticks soaked in rock sugar syrup, which made the audience want to taste it even more.

"Then, we need to prepare a syrup, burn it until it is almost caramelized, and then dip the yam strips one by one, and pull them gently a few times to form a beautiful shredded yam Already!"

Li Xiao's voice became more and more excited with the imaginary food, and the audience in the live broadcast room were also attracted by his description, and expressed their desire to try it.

"Finally, sprinkle a little more sesame seeds, and you're done!" He said with a smile.

"What's the taste like?" Some viewers asked curiously.

Li Xiao took a bite of the shredded yam, and the sweetness and toughness in his mouth made him praise repeatedly: "It's really delicious! It's sweet and soft, and it melts in your mouth."

When he recommended this delicacy to the audience, he also shared some nutritional knowledge about yam, so that everyone can eat healthier.

"When you come to Songhe Tower, you must not miss this silk-drawn yam! You will love it!" He is looking forward to everyone's feedback after tasting.

When Li Xiao picked up the sweet-scented osmanthus glutinous rice wine and put it in his mouth, the audience in the live broadcast room saw his expression change instantly, from initial satisfaction to surprise and amazement later.

Li Xiao took a sip, and the aroma of wine and glutinous rice spread in his mouth, which made him smack his tongue comfortably.

"Wow, this sweet-scented osmanthus glutinous rice wine is simply wonderful!"

He picked up sweet-scented osmanthus glutinous rice wine and introduced in detail, "The method of making glutinous rice wine is relatively simple. The main ingredients are glutinous rice, sweet-scented osmanthus and wine. Add an appropriate amount of water and cook it. Then add sugar and wine and cook until the wine and sugar dissolve. , and finally add sweet-scented osmanthus, and this delicacy is complete."

He went on to say, "This glutinous rice wine is not only a delicacy, but also has a profound cultural heritage. In ancient times, glutinous rice wine was often used for sacrifices and banquets for distinguished guests, and was regarded as a precious gift. Osmanthus fragrans is known as As China's national flower, it is known as the "king of flowers", which not only has a strong aroma and food value, but also carries the spiritual connotation of culture."

"When I saw this delicacy, I couldn't help but think of a poem: 'How deep is the courtyard, the willows are piled up with smoke, the bamboo fence, where the wind blows, no one will see me.' This sweet-scented osmanthus glutinous rice wine is just like this poem. , deep and delicate, just right, making people forget the troubles of the world and indulge in it."

After finishing speaking, Li Xiao looked at the audience on the screen and found that they were all attracted by his description, and made praises and surprises from time to time.

left the shop.

Taibailou is a famous restaurant in Suzhou with a long history and a century-old heritage.Li Xiao heard that many netizens recommended this restaurant, so she decided to visit the restaurant and lead the audience in the live broadcast room to taste the food together.

In front of the gate of Taibai Building is an exquisite small bridge and flowing water. Although it is late autumn, the whole courtyard is still full of vitality at a glance.Li Xiao pushed the door open and entered, and an elegant fragrance came to his nostrils.He looked around. The decoration here is very elegant. There are calligraphy and paintings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties on the wall. In the middle is an antique screen with patterns of prosperity and prosperity.

At this time, the waiter had already greeted them and led them to sit down.Li Xiao opened the menu, and there were many classic dishes on it, including shredded yam, sweet-scented osmanthus glutinous rice wine and so on.But what Li Xiao is most interested in is the signature dish here - taigong fish.This is a very famous dish in the Suzhou area. It uses fresh Taigong fish from Taihu Lake. It has a delicious taste and a very unique production process.

He ordered a taigong fish and some other Subang dishes, then took out his mobile phone and started interacting with the audience in the live broadcast room.He introduced to them the characteristics of taigong fish, how to make the soup thick and delicious during the production process, and specially asked the audience to drink the soup first before eating the fish.In this way, you can better taste the taste of the soup, and you can also leave the delicious taste of scorpion fish in your mouth.

Not long after, the waiter in the restaurant brought up a Taigong fish with excellent color and fragrance.When Li Xiao saw this dish, his mouth watered.The meat of Taigong fish is tender and melts in the mouth, and the soup is also very fragrant.He picked up a spoon to scoop up a spoonful, gently poured the soup into the bowl, then picked up a piece of fish and put it in his mouth, feeling that his taste buds were satisfied immediately.

When Li Xiao picked up the scorpion fish, he could immediately feel the toughness of the fish's body. This texture makes people think of the power in the water.The texture of this fish is full of toughness and delicate taste, which is endless aftertaste.He sliced ​​the fish and sprinkled some sesame and scallion on top, the natural umami of the fish blended perfectly with the aroma of the sesame and scallion.

"Look at this fish, everyone. This is the first time I have tasted taigong fish. The taste is really special. It is very tough, so it is very chewy, and it is very fresh and has a good taste. This dish must be this One of the shop's signatures!"

After hearing his introduction, the audience in the live broadcast room expressed their curiosity about Taigong fish in the barrage.Li Xiao couldn't help laughing: "This dish is really good, everyone must try it if you have the chance."

He paused, then continued: "I actually checked it on the Internet. Taigong fish is a relatively famous ingredient in Jiangnan, especially in Suzhou, Nanjing and Hangzhou. It is said that Taigong fish has a nickname called 'Devil King of Confusion', This is because it lives under muddy water, so some people think it has a kind of magical power. But, today we only care about its delicious taste!"

"Taigong fish, also known as bream and eel, is a delicacy on Taihu Lake and one of the traditional famous dishes in Suzhou. It has a slender body, a slender and soft shape, thin skin and tender meat, and the fish is delicious.

Taigong is about 30 cm long, oval in shape, gray or silver in body, small in head, large mouth with sharp teeth.There are many slender scales on the body of Taigong fish, which are smooth to the touch, and the scales are hard but not harmful to hands, and the color is as shiny as silver.In the sun, the scales of the scorpion will reflect a unique light, which is very beautiful.

The meat quality of Taigong fish is also a major feature of it.The fish is fresh and tender, the meat is delicate, the taste is refreshing, and there is no fishy smell.The meat of Taigong fish is relatively soft, and it will not feel chewy after eating. It is very suitable for cooking in soup or stewing.

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Hearing Li Xiao's words, the audience in the live broadcast room couldn't help laughing.They were all attracted by Li Xiao's sense of humor and knowledge of ingredients, and felt that such a live broadcast was really interesting.

Li Xiao took another bite of the taigong fish, and the taste in his mouth made him close his eyes, as if he was actually there. "It's so delicious!" He couldn't help but praise.

"I really want to have a bite!"

"Is it really that delicious?"

"Aren't the anchors full? Visiting the store every day is really cool!"

"I've eaten this fish before, it's really a must!"

"Oh my god, I'm so envious!"

Viewers in the live broadcast room left messages one after another.

In Li Xiao's live broadcast room, the audience salivated after listening to his introduction.Some local viewers in Hangzhou began to discuss their favorite Hangzhou delicacies enthusiastically. Some people recommended West Lake Vinegar Fish, some introduced fresh meat mooncakes, some talked about deep-fried shrimp, and some even started to share their recipes in the live broadcast room and recipes.

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