Siheyuan: Tanjia Cuisine He Daqing, destroying Yi Zhonghai

With the guidance of He Daqing, He Yuzhu's understanding of cooking became deeper and deeper. He began to try to innovate and combine his knowledge to make some unique dishes. One day, he suddenly had an idea and used the ingredients and methods taught by He Daqing and a dish he saw in a book to make an innovative pan-fried chicken steak. After tasting it, He Daqing praised He Yuzhu and said that he had his own style.

He Daqing was very happy, because he knew that He Yuzhu had the ability to work independently and would become an excellent chef in the future. But he still decided to continue teaching him more, because in his opinion, cooking skills were endless, and there was still a lot of knowledge and skills to be passed on to this young man.

They studied recipes and tried new dishes together. He Daqing would also tell some of his experiences and stories working in a restaurant when he was young, so that He Yuzhu could learn more knowledge and wisdom from them. The courtyard was filled with the strong aroma of food, as well as the tacit understanding and affection between the master and the apprentice.

Since He Yuzhu's cooking skills have improved, He Daqing has been demanding more and more of him. He Daqing knows that only strict training can make He Yuzhu truly an excellent chef. So he decided to be stricter with He Yuzhu, even harsh.

One morning, He Daqing knocked on He Yuzhu's door. He Yuzhu rubbed his sleepy eyes and opened the door. Seeing He Daqing's serious face, he immediately woke up. "Uncle He, what are you going to learn today?" he asked hurriedly.

He Daqing said in a stern tone: "Today we are going to make Kung Pao Chicken. This dish requires not only knife skills, but also good control of the heat and seasoning. I will strictly check every detail and not allow any carelessness."

He Yuzhu felt nervous, but he also understood that this was an important test. He followed He Daqing to the kitchen and began to prepare the ingredients. With sharp eyes, he carefully observed He Yuzhu's every move. When He Yuzhu was cutting the chicken, He Daqing suddenly said, "Your knife skills are not good enough. Try again! The chicken needs to be cut evenly so that it can be heated evenly."

He Yuzhu gritted his teeth, picked up the knife again, and carefully cut the chicken. He knew that He Daqing was not deliberately making things difficult for him, but hoped that he could reach a higher standard. After several practices, his knife skills gradually became more skilled, and He Daqing nodded, which was considered to be barely passed.

Next came the frying process. He Yuzhu followed the steps taught by He Daqing, first frying the peanuts until fragrant, then adding the diced chicken. Just when he thought he had mastered the heat, He Daqing said coldly: "The heat is too high, the diced chicken is overcooked, do it again!"

He Yuzhu was a little unwilling, but he still followed He Daqing's instructions and started over. He practiced repeatedly, carefully adjusting the heat each time, and finally fried a plate of Kung Pao Chicken with good color, aroma and taste. He Daqing tasted it and nodded slightly, which was considered to have passed this test.

Although He Daqing was very strict with him, He Yuzhu was full of gratitude and respect. He knew that it was these strict requirements that made him keep improving. Every failure and re-do was a valuable learning experience. He also strengthened his determination to become a top chef.

One day, He Daqing decided to teach He Yuzhu how to make a more complicated dish, sweet and sour pork ribs. This dish not only requires mastering the heat and seasoning, but also requires precise time control. He Daqing said to He Yuzhu seriously: "Today I am going to teach you sweet and sour pork ribs. This dish has very high requirements for time and heat, and there can be no mistakes."

He Yuzhu was secretly nervous, but also full of expectations. He followed He Daqing's instructions, blanching the ribs to remove the fishy smell, and then mixing the sweet and sour sauce with sugar and vinegar. His eyes were as sharp as an eagle, ready to point out He Yuzhu's mistakes at any time.

When He Yuzhu poured the sweet and sour sauce into the pot and started to stew the ribs, He Daqing suddenly shouted: "The heat is wrong, turn down the heat!" He Yuzhu was startled and quickly adjusted the heat. He knew that He Daqing had very high requirements for this dish, and any mistake would lead to failure.

After an hour of stewing, the sweet and sour spareribs were finally ready. He Daqing tasted it carefully and nodded to show his satisfaction. He Yuzhu breathed a sigh of relief, but his heart was filled with a sense of accomplishment. He knew that he had crossed another important threshold. He Daqing's requirements for He Yuzhu became higher and higher. He Yuzhu sometimes felt tired, but he never gave up. He understood that only through rigorous training and constant honing could he truly become a top chef. He Daqing's strict teaching not only made him continue to improve his cooking skills, but also made him more tenacious and mature in his mentality.

Once, He Daqing decided to test He Yuzhu's innovative ability. He asked He Yuzhu to design a new dish on his own, and asked that the dish should not only be delicious, but also creative and unique. He Yuzhu accepted the challenge and began to think about how to integrate what he had learned to create a unique dish.

After several days of repeated experiments, He Yuzhu finally made a new dish called "Fried Eggplant Tower". He sliced ​​the eggplant and fried it until golden, then poured the prepared sauce on the eggplant, and finally garnished it with chopped chives and sesame seeds. A glimmer of satisfaction flashed in his eyes, and he knew that He Yuzhu had his own ideas and style.

He Yuzhu's innovative dishes were recognized by He Daqing, and he was filled with joy and pride. He understood that he not only mastered traditional cooking skills, but also learned how to innovate within tradition. This was He Daqing's greatest expectation for him and the direction of his efforts.

Although He Daqing was very strict with He Yuzhu, the relationship between them became deeper and deeper. Every rigorous training and demanding requirement became a kind of tacit understanding and trust between them. He Yuzhu knew that it was He Daqing's strict teaching that made him keep improving and move towards higher goals.

One morning, He Daqing and He Yuzhu were going to look for He Yushui. He Yushui was He Yuzhu's sister, and she grew up in a courtyard with her brother. She was cheerful and smart, and was the pride of He Yuzhu. Recently, she worked in a restaurant in the town, and I heard that her boss was very satisfied with her performance.

"Yuzhu, let's go see Yushui today. I heard that she has learned a lot in the restaurant recently. By the way, let's see if we can learn some new dishes from her." He Daqing suggested with a smile.

He Yuzhu nodded, his heart full of anticipation. He really wanted to see how his sister performed in the restaurant, and he also hoped to get some new inspiration from her.