Hardcore Chef Dad

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Feng Yifan started his production slowly, starting with kneading the noodles.

Add lard to the dough and start kneading it like that.

Chen Xu stood aside, watching Feng Yifan's dough-making techniques, his expression gradually became very surprised, and his eyes gradually gained some awe.

After Luo Yu watched it for a while, she heard something about traditional snacks that Chen Xu told her.

Chef Feng is rubbing the cake, right?

After Feng Yifan mixed the lard and noodles, he kept rubbing his hands back and forth on the chopping board, just like rubbing clothes on the chopping board, rubbing it with the palm of his hand.

Chen Xu heard Luo Yu's words and whispered to Luo Yu: Well, rub the cake.

As a student of the top dim sum chef in the country, Chen Xu is naturally no stranger to pastry making.

Because among Chinese dim sum, especially the dim sum that can be called 'crispy', the key lies in the pastry dough.

The key to whether the pastry dough is good or not lies in the step of rubbing the pastry dough.

This step can be said to be the basic skill of Huaiyang Baiyan dim sum chef.

But this basic skill is what most tests the strength of a Baiyan pastry chef.

If you cannot rub it enough, you may not be able to achieve the crisping effect.

Chen Xu has also been studying with his master for a long time at this step, and now he can only barely master it, but can he really be like his master? Maybe Chen Xu still lacks a lot.

At this time, seeing Feng Yifan rubbing the cake back and forth, Chen Xu really felt admiration.

From Feng Yifan's techniques, Chen Xu already understood that Feng Yifan was a master.

In fact, if you just want to make snacks, you can buy that kind of pastry noodles, and the results may not be very bad.

But if you want to make the dim sum exquisite enough, any Baiyan dim sum master will definitely bake the pastry by hand.

This is basic, and it also tests the conscience of a Bai An dim sum chef.

Feng Yifan was wiping cakes there, Chen Xu had a look of admiration on his face, and Luo Yu next to him was also a little in awe.

Yu Quan in the kitchen was also observing very carefully.

Some other chefs don't pay too much attention to this step.

But Feng Yifan didn't pay attention to that. He just did it by himself and completed every step.

When the pastry dough is almost done, form into a ball and set aside to cover with plastic wrap.

Then Feng Yifan started to process the remaining parts. In addition to the pastry noodles, he also needed to mix water, lard and flour to make a portion of water-oil noodles.

Seeing this, Luo Yu asked Chen Xu beside him: What kind of snacks are you going to make?

Chen Xu looked at it and said, It looks a little like Shuangma shortbread.

But when he said this name, Chen Xu couldn't help but feel a little doubtful.

Because Shuangma Crispy Cake is not a very high-level dessert among Huaiyang Baiyan dim sum, it can be said that it can only be regarded as a very elementary level at best.

But when Feng Yifan called them here today, was he just trying to impress the two pastry chefs with this basic dessert?

Chen Xu didn't think it would be the case, at least he and Luo Yu were both somewhat famous dim sum chefs.

But next, Feng Yifan's steps are indeed not much different from making double sesame shortbread.

However, after both doughs were reconciled and set aside.

Next, Feng Yifan had some changes.

He brought over the peeled chestnuts that had been boiled in advance, added water made from chestnut shells and sugar, and then pureed them in a blender.

Seeing this step, Luo Yu was a little surprised.

She had no idea that Feng Yifan would use such a method.

She had previously thought of a similar method in order to make Montblanc's chestnut aroma more intense, but she roasted the chestnut shells to dry them out, then directly powdered them, and then mixed them into the chestnut puree.

That way, after adding some cream and mixing it, the chestnut flavor will still remain strong.

But she didn't expect that after boiling water with chestnut shells, she would use the boiled water to make chestnut puree.

And Feng Yifan didn't add cream or butter, he just made a chestnut puree like this.

After it was done, Feng Yifan spread the chestnut puree into the prepared dough.

First apply a layer, then fold it and roll it out flat, then apply another layer.

Do this again and again, and eventually all the chestnut puree is used up.

Then fold the dough with layers of chestnut puree, roll it into long strips, cut it into small dough pieces, then apply a layer of egg yolk liquid on the outside, and sprinkle with some sesame seeds.

The small pieces of dough are ready like this.

And in Feng Yifan's hands, the small dough looked like sesame dumplings.

Then, a pot of oil was burned, and Feng Yifan's skill in accurately controlling the oil temperature reappeared.

In full view of everyone, put all the sesame dumplings into the pot.

It seemed that the oil temperature was not very high. After the dumplings entered the oil, they all sank to the bottom. Feng Yifan did not even move them.

As the oil temperature rises, the dumplings in the oil pan gradually begin to crisp up and slowly float up from the bottom of the pan.

After floating up, Feng Yifan quickly fished them out one by one. It can be said that he didn't waste more than a minute.

And as they were fished out one by one, a burst of fragrance filled the entire kitchen.

First there is the aroma of sesame, then the sesame aroma is mixed with the aroma of chestnuts, and finally there is the aroma of some pastry, which really makes everyone salivate after smelling it.

Even Luo Yu couldn't help but swallow her saliva and muttered: It smells so good.

Chen Xu heard the voice and turned to look at Luo Yu.

Then he also said: It really smells good.

Feng Yifan put it aside to let the excess oil drip off, and then poured it in pot after pot.

When it was almost time for the third wave to fall, he pointed to the first wave and said, Well, these should be edible. Let's have a taste.

And Feng Yifan also said to Chen Xu and Luo Yu: I, this chestnut cake, have been inspired by some of you. Please help me taste it and give me some suggestions.

Hearing this, Chen Xu and Luo Yu looked at each other, and then both smiled bitterly.

Chen Xu took the lead and said, Chef Feng, please stop making fun of us. Just because of the hand you used to wipe the cake just now, we are not qualified to give you advice?

Luo Yu said: Chef Feng, I didn't expect that you actually learned some experience from my method and then used a more suitable method to improve it.

Feng Yifan smiled and said: So, actually I was inspired by you. If you really want to say it, you can be regarded as half of my teacher.

While talking, Feng Yifan had almost fished out the third pot.

In this way, today’s snacks are finished.

Feng Yifan handed the first pot to everyone and said, Okay, everyone can try it and see how my dim sum, which is a combination of Chinese and Western, tastes.

Everyone was not too polite and stepped forward to pick up a piece of chestnut cake.

When Luo Yu was about to eat, Chen Xu reminded her: Don't worry, have you forgotten that I taught you how to eat this kind of snack?

After being reminded, Luo Yu suddenly remembered and immediately held it up with her other hand.

At this time, someone had already taken a bite.

Click.

A very crispy sound sounded, and at the same time, the person who took a bite watched in surprise as a lot of residue fell instantly, and it was too late for him to pick it up with his hands.

When other people who hadn't eaten yet saw it, they hurriedly caught it with their other hand like Chen Xuluoyu.

As the click sounds continued one after another in the kitchen, everyone tasted Feng Yifan's chestnut cake.

The shortbread has a strong chestnut aroma and sweetness in the mouth, coupled with the aroma of sesame seeds, it really makes people feel the fragrance on their lips and teeth instantly.

The key is that this snack is not very sweet, and people who originally thought it was very greasy found after eating it that it is not as greasy as expected. It is really crispy, sweet and delicious. The rich chestnut flavor after chewing gives people a feeling like It feels like eating a crispy chestnut.

Seeing everyone eating all the time, there was no time to even talk.

Feng Yifan packed up his things, packed up all the remaining chestnut cakes, and then prepared to leave the kitchen.

Seeing Feng Yifan leaving, Chen Xu and Luo Yu hurriedly followed.

Chef Feng, your chestnut cake is really delicious.

Yeah, I really can't find any room for improvement.

Feng Yifan smiled and said: You two don't have to do this. If you think there is something wrong, you can bring it up and we will make this snack more perfect together.

Chen Xu and Luo Yu looked at each other after hearing this, and then they seemed to understand what Feng Yifan meant.

At this moment, the two people also made up their minds.

Chen Xu said: Chef Feng, we accept your invitation. We are willing to follow you to Su Kee and become Su Kee's dim sum chef. I hope you don't dislike the fact that we only know how to make dim sum.

Luo Yu was even more embarrassed to say: Chef Feng, actually I only know how to make Western pastries, and I am still learning about traditional pastries.

Feng Yifan said: Are you still calling me Chef Feng? Shouldn't I change my name?

The two of them were stunned for a moment, then looked at each other and said seriously in unison: Yes, chef.

Yu Quan watched Feng Yifan lead the two people away, his eyes filled with envy. He didn't envy Feng Yifan for finding two good dim sum chefs like that, but he envied Chen Xu and Luo Yu for being favored by Feng Yifan and being invited to Su Kee.

After some tastings these days, especially after seeing Feng Yifan's cooking skills.

Yu Quan finally understood what it means to be a real person, and what it means to be a real top chef.

Feng Yifan has always been very easy-going since he appeared and would not put on airs with anyone. Even many times, he would respond modestly to other people's compliments.

But the cooking skills displayed by Feng Yifan, those wonderful skills, really make people impressed.

Yu Quan, a chef who has been working in Shanghai for many years, knows very well that being with a chef like Feng Yifan will help him learn a lot and greatly improve his cooking skills.

But Yu Quan also understood that he had no way to follow Feng Yifan.

The first is that he will not be invited by Feng Yifan. The second and most practical problem is that he needs his current job, which is his key income to support his family. And if he followed Feng Yifan to Suji, a place where he could pursue his ideals, Yu Quan didn't think he would be able to support his ideals.

After coming back to his senses, Yu Quan saw that everyone in the kitchen was still reminiscing and discussing the chestnut cake.

He understood that no one in the kitchen wanted to learn from Feng Yifan.

Yu Quan clapped his hands and said, Okay, let's start working. Don't forget that you're still at work. Dinner time is coming soon, so don't be idle here.

After all, Yu Quan is the chef, so his words are very effective, and everyone immediately got busy.

The person who was originally going to pack up the things left by Feng Yifan discovered that all the things used by Feng Yifan had been cleaned and sorted by him.

When Yu Quan saw this, he had to admire him. He was a top chef who truly loved cooking.

A top chef, no matter where he is, will never leave a mess for others to clean up after cooking.

They will organize things themselves to ensure that the kitchen is clean and tidy.

This is precisely what the traditional domestic cooking masters have passed down from generation to generation.

When Feng Yifan led Chen Xu and Luo Yu out of the kitchen and took the elevator upstairs, he did not forget to ask them some questions about the chestnut cake.

Chen Xu and Luo Yu also made a serious evaluation, and then they actually found some directions for improvement.

Luo Yu first said: Chef, you can actually use my chestnut shell powder, which can further increase the flavor of chestnuts and make this pastry more like chestnuts.

Feng Yifan nodded: Well, this is a good idea, but it still needs to be added in moderation.

Chen Xu gave another suggestion: Chef, do you think if you add some other nuts, mix them with sesame seeds, and sprinkle them on the surface of this shortbread, will the taste be more complex?

Feng Yifan immediately laughed after hearing this: Okay, look, after our discussion, don't we have some new ideas?

Feng Yifan went on to say: And I have a bold idea, that is, it can not only be made with chestnuts, but also with other nut butters. This can make a nut series, or it can also be made with fruits. Do.

Chen Xu and Luo Yu smiled and nodded, indicating that it was indeed okay.

In fact, both Chen Xu and Luo Yu fell into a trap of using only chestnuts, probably because of their own stores, and were unable to make better use of other dim sum ingredients.

After Feng Yifan saw this, he began to give them more guidance to prevent them from simply getting stuck on chestnuts.

While talking, the elevator arrived at the floor, and Feng Yifan led the two of them out of the elevator to the room.

At this time, Feng Ruoruo, Chen Yaofei and Yang Xiaoxi happened to have woken up. The three little girls were chattering and making noise in the room, and they were also looking forward to Father Feng's snacks.

Feng Yifan pushed the door open and walked in. He raised what he was holding and said, I'm back. Let's try some new snacks.