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Chapter 24 Grandpa
Jiang Hong entered the spacious kitchen.

The kitchen was more smoky than he had imagined.

He originally thought that this kitchen would be like Xu Wan's at home in City Z, full of technology...

But in fact, it is much simpler, or should I say that there is a kind of simplicity?

What surprised Jiang Hong the most was the old-fashioned clay stove made of bricks and soil, and two large iron pots.

He only saw this thing in the countryside when he was a child. It was built in the yard at that time. It can be used for frying large pots of vegetables and porridge for eating.

Later, in about [-], it was demolished. There should still be people living in the village, but definitely not many.

With natural gas and gas stoves, who still uses this?
Earthen stoves are used to burn wood, which is not as convenient as gas stoves. Sometimes it takes a long time to adjust the heat, and it is not so easy to control.

Unexpectedly, the old man is still cooking with an earthen stove.

Moreover, although the earthen stove occupies a large space, causing a faint smoky smell in the air, the whole kitchen is generally very clean and tidy, without the smoky mess.

well organized.

The kitchen also has a gas stove with two burners.

There is always a pot on it to cook the broth, and occasionally a rich and mellow smell escapes from it.

This soup pot should be boiled all year round.

Once it has been stored in cold storage, it will destroy the best taste of the stock.

As for the other kitchen utensils in the kitchen, the furnishings and arrangement, there are only two words that make Jiang Hong feel exquisite.

Kitchen knives, chopping boards, cutting blocks, various ingredients, vegetables, meat, rice, noodles, oil, and various seasonings are all placed where they should be.

There is even a traditional Chinese medicine cabinet taller than Jiang Hong, with various labels on it, and there are nearly 120 different spices and traditional Chinese medicines.

The pots and pans are arranged according to different specifications, which are very clear and distinct, which is eye-catching.

In other kitchens, Jiang Hong would avoid the mess and smoky smell.

But in the old man's kitchen, one can feel an enjoyment similar to art.

Seeing him frozen in place, Mr. Xu couldn't help smiling kindly, and pointed to the emperor crab box that had been disassembled.

"Child, come on, can you clean?"

"The crab brush is hanging on the wall. Clean it well. The most difficult thing to do with this kind of underwater fresh product is to clean it. It is not easy to eat a completely clean finished product."

"The strength in my hands has deteriorated in the past two years. This kind of strength work should be entrusted to you young people."

Jiang Hong hurriedly stepped forward, and took out the 27-jin king crab from the box.

Don't say it, it's really heavy.

And it's still alive, the crab legs have been tied up, but it can still move slightly.

Trembling.

He brushed from the stomach in the same way as cleaning ordinary crabs, cleaning all the mud deposited in the gaps.

The old man on the other side was busy in front of the earthen stove, one big pot was making crystal elbows, and the other big pot was ready to be used at any time.

There is also a small door behind the kitchen, leading to the backyard.

When you open the door, you can see an old vertical oven in the backyard, and the fragrance is all over the yard.

A sweet smell of roast duck flows out of it, making the mouth water.

The old man was busy to and fro in the kitchen and the backyard, but he didn't appear to be chaotic at all. He was still so organized that Jiang Hong was taken aback for a while.

How can this spirit look like an old man in his 80s?

Finally, after the old man's busy work came to an end.

He brought a large basin filled with water to the kitchen, and added several kinds of powder into it.

"Son, after you finish brushing, put the king crab here, soak it for half an hour, and it will be clean."

"At that time, rinse it with water again, and you can go directly to the pot."

"The best way to eat this kind of fresh food is to steam it with homemade dipping sauce, which can maximize the umami taste as much as possible."

"However, this king crab is too big. It would be a waste to steam it all. Let's cook the crab claws, crab legs and body separately, and eat the crab roe and crab meat separately."

"what do you think?"

The old man actually asked for his opinion?
This made Jiang Hong a little flattered, he hurriedly stood up straight, and nodded seriously.

"Grandpa, you are an expert. You must know more about this than I do. I will listen to you."

The old man is already this age.

Regardless of whether it is Xu Wan's relationship or not, there is nothing wrong with calling grandpa this time.

The old man smiled, patted Jiang Hong on the shoulder lightly, and continued to work again.

Today's family banquet, the old man really prepared a lot, not only roast duck, pork, lamb chops and many other dishes, but also about twenty other dishes.

Frying, frying, cooking, deep-frying, braising, simmering, boiling, and stewing are all compatible.

No matter meat or vegetable, no matter water or land, almost everything is available.

Jiang Hong was under the command of the old man, and followed suit.

The old man seemed to be pointing and teaching him intentionally, and the content was very detailed.

"Every 15 minutes, I have to turn on the oven to take a look at the roast duck. Adjusting the heat is one of the first things to do. The main thing to do is to brush the two sauces here one by one. The slightly red sauce should be brushed first. This is a black back brush."

"Mainly brush this, this, this, these positions."

"The ratio of the sauce is on the paper. This is the most suitable sauce for roasting duck that I have tested for many years. If you and Wanwan want to eat it in the future, you can make it yourself at home. There is no such old oven, use it at home An oven is also available.”

"Wanwan has been a mixed mouth since she was a child. She has no taboos. As long as it is delicious, she likes to eat it. She can eat the signature dishes in big hotels, and she can also eat home-cooked dishes that are slightly less delicious."

"But I also have my own favorite dishes and tastes. Children, please remember that it is very important to make Wanwan like food."

"Every dish must have three parts of sugar."

"Three-part sugar will not deviate from the taste of the dish itself, but at the same time it can stimulate the sweetness, and Wanwan likes sweet food. If you add an appropriate amount of sugar, she will like it more."

"The best way to do this kind of soup is to put less seasoning, and to ensure the original taste of the ingredients. You can add some broth in an appropriate amount..."

"On this piece of paper, there are four methods of making broth that I commonly use. They are mainly suitable for different situations. For home cooking, the first method is suitable for making soup or boiled cabbage. The second method is suitable for pasta. ..."

Jiang Hong could tell that the old man was teaching him how to cook.

Oh no, to be precise, this is teaching him to cook Wanwan's favorite dishes.

For no reason, he felt warm in his heart.

What the elderly want to see is nothing more than a better life for their children and grandchildren.

Maybe the old man allowed himself into the kitchen not because... he recognized himself.

It was Aiwujiwu, because Wanwan recognized herself, and the old man also recognized herself.

"Son, you know how to cook. I can tell. But your craftsmanship is not organized. You should have figured it out when you were cooking at home."

"Practice makes perfect is also a skill, but it lacks some soul. If you are interested, you can come to grandpa often in the future. Grandpa will teach you how to cook."

The old man smiled kindly, and the way he looked at the junior really warmed Jiang Hong's heart.

After working in the kitchen for a full hour and a half, the old man obviously looked a little tired.

But he was still full of energy, and explained everything to Jiang Hong in detail.

Fortunately, Jiang Hong's memory is really good, and he tried his best to keep all the knowledge points in his mind, for fear of failing the old man's love.

"The next dish is called San Bu Stick. People in the world think it is a famous dish in the imperial capital, but in fact this dish is also taken from a local cuisine."

"It was improved by the imperial chefs in the capital and passed down several times before it gradually evolved into a famous dish in the imperial capital. It is also Wanwan's favorite dessert."

"Grandpa is getting old now, so he can only make one copy. You can take care of it, and you will come next."

Jiang Hong was stunned.

"Huh? Me, me? Okay, okay!"

He gritted his teeth and stared at the pot.

Seeing his nervous expression, the old man couldn't help laughing.

The eyes are gentle.

Scooped a spoonful of ingredients from the pot with the big iron spoon in his hand, poured it into the iron pot, and then began to stir the spoon quickly while turning the spoon.

Even for a young and middle-aged man in full strength, this is a lot of work.

What's more, the old man is an old man in his 80s. He was already sweating profusely when a portion of three non-stick dishes came out of the pot. He sat on a small bench and picked up the cattail fan.

Jiang Hong hurriedly took the cattail fan, and gently fanned the old man.

The old man seemed very satisfied with Jiang Hong, he said softly
"Son, I've actually heard of you from a long time ago. Maybe earlier than you think."

"Not only did you mention you gently, but also Jing Jing."

(End of this chapter)