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Chapter 642-Simple and delicious, sweet potato, yam and coconut cake

It was not difficult for Wang Fan to complete the task, mainly because the difficulty coefficient of this task was not high.

However, compared to stews and stir-fries, making desserts to serve so many people is obviously more difficult.

If he were to say what his biggest feeling was these days, it was that the number of little princesses in the south seemed to be decreasing every day.

As the end of the year approaches, people who have been traveling have started to return home, which reduces his workload accordingly.

DJI honey cake, oatmeal banana brownie, caramel pudding, and strawberry daifuku were the desserts for the first four days. Today, the last day, he plans to end with the Chinese dessert sweet potato yam coconut cake.

Liu Hehe's brother and sister and Zhou Ruoqing are busy slicing sweet potatoes and yams.

Although they were working, the three of them had excited expressions on their faces.

They didn't really like working, the main reason was that today was New Year's Eve. For them, the highlight of New Year's Eve was not the Spring Festival Gala, but the New Year's Eve dinner that Wang Fan had promised!

After finishing today’s work, I can enjoy the most delicious New Year’s Eve dinner of this year or in all my life. How can I not be excited?

Although I don’t even know what dishes there are, just thinking about it makes my mouth water.

"Come on, come on, come on! I can already see the luxurious New Year's Eve dinner waving at me!"

"Oli Ge! I might as well skip lunch today and just wait for the crazy party tonight."

Zhou Ruoqing was also very happy. After learning that she did not plan to go back to her hometown for the New Year, Zhuo Qianqian kindly invited her to celebrate the New Year together. Second Uncle and Wang Fan naturally had no objection. It was pitiful to think about a little girl celebrating the New Year alone in a foreign place.

The smile on Zhou Ruoqing's face became noticeably brighter. Her life in Northeast China during this period of time had made her feel much more cheerful.

The sweet potatoes and yams cut by the three of them had been placed on the steamer by the second uncle, and the steamers that had been steamed earlier had been placed in front of Wang Fan.

In Northeast China, sweet potatoes are generally called yams. The fertile black soil and suitable climatic conditions provide a good environment for the growth of sweet potatoes here, making the Northeast sweet potatoes rich in sugar and sweet in taste.

Northeastern sweet potatoes are not only sweet, but also have a delicate texture without fiber, are soft and sticky, and have a unique sweet taste.

Wang Fan used sweet potatoes from Tieling. After steaming them, Wang Fan added nothing but a little salt. He simply pressed them with a mud press and set them aside for later use.

Such high-end ingredients really only require the simplest cooking methods and do not require any extra embellishment.

Most people in Northeast China are tall and strong, and the sweet potatoes and yams in Northeast China are no less than that, especially this iron stick yam, which is as thick as Wang Fan's forearm.

Yams themselves have little flavor, so Wang Fan added some icing sugar to them.

This dessert is very simple to make. You just need to spread a layer of yam paste in the mold and smooth it out, then put a layer of sweet potato paste and smooth it out, and then cover it with a layer of yam paste and smooth it out. It can be said to be the most suitable dessert for beginners.

In the past, the desserts made by Wang Fan had relatively high requirements on proportions, heat, and techniques. Diners just watched for fun and had no idea of ​​trying to make them themselves. But after seeing the production process today, most people had a bold idea in their minds - I can do it too!

But the person in front of him was the one who defeated a French Michelin three-star chef. Isn’t this idea a bit too shameless?
And this may seem simple, but there should be many things to pay attention to and tips, right?

Right? It can't be that simple, right?

There must be some particularly complicated steps behind this. It definitely shouldn't be this simple.

Then, just when they were sure that Wang Fan would make further moves, Wang Fan picked up the mold, squatted on the shelf beside him, and went straight to get another pot...

???

What the hell is this?

Is that all?
"Boss Wang, is your sweet potato, yam and coconut cake ready?"

Wang Fan shook his head and replied, "Of course not."

Upon hearing this, the diners' hearts were completely relieved. It turned out that this was just the beginning of the preparation.

"Once it's cooled, you need to cut it into cubes and sprinkle it with coconut flakes before you're done."

However, Wang Fan's next words made them open their eyes wide again.

"It's that simple?"

"No way? No matter how you look at it, I can do it too? Is it really that simple?"

Wang Fan explained with a smile: "Don't think all desserts are complicated. This sweet potato, yam and coconut cake is just that simple. It uses sweet potatoes, yam and coconut. Whether it tastes good or not depends entirely on the quality of the ingredients.

Well, since we're talking about this, I'd like to especially recommend the sweet potatoes from Tieling in Northeast China. They're soft, sweet, and have no gluten, making them a great local specialty.

He has been selling a lot of goods these days, but they were not found by the manufacturers, nor were they specifically found by him. They are just some ingredients used in making desserts these days, such as honey, sweet potatoes, yams, etc. He has also contributed to the agricultural products business in his hometown.

My heart is pounding!

After hearing Wang Fan's words, these people who were about to leave really became interested. They kept watching all kinds of delicious food being created by Wang Fan's hands, and many of them were itching to try some.

But they knew their own cooking skills very well. Even if they just followed Wang Fan's lead, they knew that there would be an unbridgeable gap in taste between their own cooking and Wang Fan's.

But today there is a way!

If it is really that simple, then it wouldn't be an exaggeration to go back and make it yourself and say that you learned from a world-famous dessert master, right?
"Boss Wang, please don't lie to me. If it were that simple, I would have to carry a bag of sweet potatoes with me before I go home today."

"Me too. I've been itching to try my hand at desserts since I saw Boss Wang making them. If this is really that simple, I must give it a try."

Wang Fan assured, "Don't worry, it's really simple, just watch."

As he spoke he had already filled another mould, and after putting the second one in place he brought the first mould over.

"The temperature in the Northeast is low and the blocks solidify. If you go back to the South, put them in the refrigerator for an hour."

Without lifting the plastic wrap on top, turn the mold upside down, tap it a few times and then lift it up. The semi-finished sweet potato, yam and coconut cake will appear on the chopping board, and the plastic wrap will serve as a tablecloth.

Everyone stared at the chopping board with wide eyes, curious about what kind of dessert would be produced with such a simple production process.

On the chopping board, a rectangular pastry lay, its golden sweet potato puree sandwiched between two white yam pastes. The low temperature had solidified the sweet potato and yam pastes, their smooth surface still faintly reflecting the sunlight.

Wang Fan picked up a nearby table knife and quickly cut it into nearly identical pieces. "You probably don't have the knife skills to do this, but the most useless thing about this little thing is the knife skills. It tastes the same no matter how you cut it."

Put the small pieces on the tray, take out a bag of coconut flakes, tear open the package and sprinkle it directly on the pastries.

The snow-white and crystal-clear coconut flakes are scattered, just like a local snowfall over the pastry. The floating coconut flakes fall on the pastry, making it more lovely.

"When it comes to flakes of coconut, choose the white kind made from pure, natural coconut meat. The golden kind with added egg liquid, butter, etc. is very high in calories, and eating too much can make you fat. This piece I have now is very low in calories, so you can eat it without worry. Sweet potatoes are also high in dietary fiber, which can help with gastrointestinal motility and promote digestion."

Whether it is yam or sweet potato, the calories are not high, and the amount of frosting added to yam is not too much, it is just to enhance the flavor.

The diners were even happier to hear him say this. Gaining three pounds during every festive season is not just talk. With all kinds of delicious food in front of them, how many people can bear to refuse?

The more sensible pastries like this, the better!

After sprinkling the coconut flakes, Wang Fan picked up the tray and shook it gently, letting the pastries on the tray flip back and forth. After the sticky coconut flakes were shaken off, they quickly stuck to other pastries, and soon all four sides were covered with white coconut flakes.

"This way you can eat it."

After saying that, he put on disposable gloves, took one out from inside and stretched it over his shoulder.

As soon as his arm was stretched into place, he felt a warm air flow on his hand, and then his hand felt lighter, and the piece of sweet potato, yam and coconut cake that had just been made went into Zhuo Qianqian's mouth.

Such a harmonious and warm scene made many diners envious.

Although I was passively fed a mouthful of dog food again, this beautiful scene still makes people happy to watch.

Life, work, family, all kinds of problems emerge one after another, making many people lock themselves in a small world with eggshells, and they dare not contact others, let alone the opposite sex.

But burying it deep in their hearts doesn't mean they really don't need this kind of feeling.

This piece of cake was not small. After Zhuo Qianqian put it in her mouth, her cheeks bulged out, and her already chubby face looked even rounder.

The way he chewed the cake with big mouthfuls looked just like a little hamster. After he swallowed the cake, Zhuo Qianqian started to say, "When I put the cake in my mouth, the first thing I felt was the rich coconut milk aroma of the shredded coconut. Then the sweet fragrance of the sweet potato and the fragrance of the yam also emanated, blending perfectly with the fragrance of the shredded coconut.

When you bite into it, the feeling of the crispy little crystals of coconut crushing between your teeth is very interesting. The yam is a little crispy and chewy, while the sweet potato is completely soft and glutinous, with a delicate texture without a trace of graininess.

When you chew the yam, it tastes a bit sweet, but then the sweet and soft sweet potato flavor blends in, and then there's that natural sweetness. The coconut flakes add a little crunch, and the more you chew, the more delicious it becomes, and the more you want to chew."

After saying that, he gave a thumbs up and praised: "It was a great success, the taste was very, very perfect, the boss is the best!"

hiss……

As soon as Zhuo Qianqian finished speaking, many people gasped. They didn't feel that much when they saw the sweet potato, yam and coconut cake, but after listening to her talk about her experience after eating it, many people couldn't help swallowing their saliva.

This depiction is so realistic!
While listening to this crisp and pleasant sound, I felt like there was a piece of cake in my mouth. As I chewed it, it exuded the aroma of coconut milk, yam and sweet potato.

"The boss lady and Boss Wang are a perfect match. Boss Wang is responsible for the work, and the boss lady is responsible for the conversation."

"It felt like an 8D surround sound just now. It was like I was eating a piece of it myself."

"I originally wanted to buy a small amount to try it out, but now I know my wallet will be in pain again."

Wang Fan had to admit defeat and gave Zhuo Qianqian a thumbs up. He could taste the things she described, but he couldn't say them out loud.

Zhuo Qianqian was very proud when she saw Wang Fan's expression. She didn't know these things before, but her teacher was a world-class gourmet. After learning from her, she tried it a few times and the results were very good.

There are a lot of people leaving Erbin today. After buying their last cakes of the year from Wang Fan, many of them said goodbye to him and thanked him for his care during this period.

No one is a fool. How Wang Fan treats them is fully reflected in the delicious food he makes.

The genuine ingredients are one thing, but the most important thing is the price that is so affordable that it is almost unbelievable, and the taste is so delicious that it will make your taste buds pregnant!

"Goodbye, Boss Wang. Come visit us in Guangxi when you have time. I can't say anything else, but the beautiful scenery and fruits are definitely enough. I recommend coming during the Qingming Festival. You can also come with us to look for grandpa."

"Come to Hubei, we have many beautiful scenery here, including Shennongjia."

"You have to come to Hunan! Hunan cuisine is the best in the world!"

"Come to Henan. Our specialties are gold and diamonds, and we are also a famous vegetable producing province."

"Shaanxi noodles are the best in the world! Be sure to come to Shaanxi. In Xi'an, you can even take the subway to see an archaeological site—it's the only place like it in China."

Facing the enthusiastic invitations of the diners, Wang Fan responded with a smile one by one. By the time he saw off the last guest, he felt that his face had become stiff with laughter.

"call!"

I took a long breath, stretched myself, and took a deep breath of the cool air, and then I felt relaxed.

"Let's go home and prepare dinner."

"Oh yeah!"

Upon hearing Wang Fan's words, Zhuo Qianqian and the others cheered with joy. This was a feast they had been craving for for several days, and they could already feel the gluttony in their stomachs starting to stir after hearing these words.

"By the way, Zhao Feng, why don't you ask your uncle and aunt if they have any plans tonight? If not, you can just come to our house and have a meal together. If you really cook it, it will be cold and not tasty if you bring it over. Besides, it will be more lively with more people."

Liu Zhaofeng nodded and replied, "Okay, I'll ask right away."

In the north, people don’t just get together with their families on New Year’s Eve. Two families with particularly good relationships will occasionally get together to eat and drink, and have a lively time.

Second Uncle often interacts with Liu's father and is very familiar with him. He is also very good friends with the Liu siblings, so it is not presumptuous to invite them to his home for dinner.

Let Liu Zhaofeng find out if there is anything wrong first, and then he will go with the siblings to invite them to complete the etiquette.

(End of this chapter)