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Chapter 407-The Origin of the State Banquet Dish, Braised Beef in a Pot

Peony is the king of flowers and is famous for its graceful, elegant and charming appearance.

However, no one expected that when peony meets food, such a perfect spark would be created.

The peony crystal cake in front of you is a fine work of art. Its perfect appearance makes people feel breathtaking.

The petals are layered and crystal clear, as if they were carved from the purest crystal.

Each petal is a light pink, just like each peony is made up of the most perfect petals, so beautiful that people can't help but want to touch it.

The edges of the petals are slightly curled up, as if swaying gently in the breeze. In the center of the peony, osmanthus honey forms a small and exquisite flower core, dotted with golden stamens, which adds to the exquisiteness of this pastry.

It's so beautiful, who can bear to eat it? !

Several chefs in the guesthouse were roaring wildly in their hearts. At the same time, this pre-meal dessert had completely impressed them.

As chefs, they all know very well the importance of color in cooking. With this appearance, diners will have a delicious buff when eating.

This thing is different from those industrial fast-moving consumer goods. This fruit that embodies the chef's concentration has a soul. You will be impressed by this most perfect work at just one glance.

Zhuo Qianqian's two big eyes were almost turning into a heart shape. Women had no resistance to flowers, nor to shiny things. Naturally, she had no resistance to the shiny and moist flowers that combined those two buffs.

Wang Fan handed the small bowl directly to Zhuo Qianqian: "How about trying it?"

"what?"

Zhuo Qianqian pointed at herself in surprise: "Is it for me? Isn't it prepared for Grandma Wu?"

Wang Fan opened the steamer again: "There's another one here, this one is for you."

If I don’t prepare such a beautiful delicacy for my girlfriend, I would not be worthy of my status as a boyfriend.

"thank you boss!"

Zhuo Qianqian was overjoyed. She happily took the small bowl and looked at it lovingly.

"We want it too!"

Kurban and his companions shouted wildly in their hearts again, we also want to smell the smell and taste the flavor!

In the past, no matter how delicious the food was, Zhuo Qianqian would eat it without hesitation.

After all, delicious food is delicious. How do you know whether it tastes good or not if you don’t put it in your mouth?

But the peony crystal cake in front of her made her feel uncomfortable to eat for the first time.

Wang Fan picked up a spoon and, in front of the horrified expressions of Zhuo Qianqian and the other chefs, plunged it into the pistil...

"It's made to be eaten, not just for looking at. Let's try it and see how it tastes." Zhuo Qianqian really wanted to cry, but then she thought that if she still wanted it, the boss would definitely make it for her, so she better not shed such cheap tears.

The crystal peony was disfigured after being pierced by a spoon. Although it still had some imperfect beauty, there was obviously room for the spoon to be eaten.

Take a spoonful and put it into your mouth. The delicate and smooth crystal cake begins to turn into juice the moment it touches the tip of your tongue. Melting in your mouth is no longer an appropriate word to describe it.

The sweet juice is just the right amount of sweet, not too sweet, and has a more refreshing taste.

After savoring it carefully, the faint floral fragrance spread in her mouth, making Zhuo Qianqian feel as if she was in a sea of ​​flowers.

"Wow, it's delicious, refreshing and smooth, melts in your mouth, and it's sweet but not greasy. Grandma Wu will definitely like it."

Zhuo Qianqian would not be stingy with her praise, and this thing was so delicious. She just felt that there were too few words she could say to praise it. This time when she returned to school, she immediately made up her mind to learn how to praise deliciousness.

"Send this to Grandma Wu first."

The rich aroma of beef has told Wang Fan that this main dish is about to complete its final transformation.

Kurban couldn't sit still any longer. Wang Fan wasn't busy at the moment, and seeing that the main dish was about to be served, he rubbed his hands together and said in a low voice with an apologetic smile, "Master Wang, is it convenient for me to ask you a few questions right now?"

Wang Fan was indeed quite free at the moment, so he didn't waste time correcting the address: "If you have any questions, please ask. I have some time now."

Kurban quickly asked, "Is this beef? What's its name? Can you tell me what the precautions are?"

When they arrived, the beef was already stewing in the pot, and he only recognized it by smelling it.

Wang Fan introduced: "This dish is called Braised Beef in a Pot. It is a state banquet dish that combines Chinese and foreign elements and was created in 1959. It has a history of 65 years. It was created by the first state banquet chef, Master Wang Xitian. This master, who comes from Shandong cuisine, came to Harbin to learn foreign cuisine when he was young. This dish is a fusion of the special dish Braised Beef in a Pot of Damao and the special cooking methods of his hometown.

First, add various ingredients and simmer on low heat for two hours. Then add red dates, fried tomato juice and beef brisket, put them into a special ceramic pot, cover and simmer. This not only speeds up the maturity of the beef, but also allows the sweet fragrance of the red dates to perfectly penetrate into the beef fibers.

Not satisfied, Master Wang Xitian tried adding a few drops of brandy and chopped young green garlic sprouts to the braised beef, then sealing the lid. The moment the lid was opened, the aroma of the brandy and the fresh fragrance of the green garlic blended together, filling the room with a fragrant aroma.

Wang Fan lifted the lid of the casserole and pointed at the beef inside. "The finished broth is pink, perfectly thick, and has a sweet and sour flavor. The meat is tender and mellow. It's a classic state banquet dish. It's not only a favorite of that great man and that most respected person, but it's also been praised by visiting foreign friends."

Kurban and others were already shaking with excitement after hearing this. After all, that was the favorite dish of that great man and the most respected person. If they could make this dish, their entire culinary career would be complete!
Looking at the casserole again, the beef soup was indeed dyed pink by the tomatoes. The soup was still bubbling, and the beef and side dishes were constantly churning. The rich meaty aroma made people salivate.

Take out five small soup bowls, scoop a spoonful from the pot and put it into each of the five soup bowls, then pinch a handful of garlic sprouts from another bowl and put them into each soup bowl. Finally, pick up the brandy on the side, add a few drops into each bowl, and then cover the soup bowl with the lid.

"I haven't made much, so I can only let you guys have a taste of this. Please don't be disgusted."

Wang Fan's words sounded like heavenly music to the ears of Kurban and the others.

Several people pointed at themselves with wide eyes in disbelief: "Can we...can we taste it? This is for us?!"

Wang Fan nodded. "It's best to simmer it for 3 minutes before eating, so that the flavor of the wine and the aroma of the green garlic can blend better."

(End of this chapter)