Siheyuan: Tanjia Cuisine He Daqing, destroying Yi Zhonghai

He Yuzhu was practicing knife skills in the yard. Suddenly, he heard a noise coming from the kitchen and ran over. He saw He Daqing, who was pale and holding the table, obviously unwell. He Yuzhu was startled and quickly supported He Daqing: "Uncle He, what's wrong with you?"

He Daqing waved his hands and forced a smile, "It's okay, just a little dizzy, maybe it's low blood sugar."

He Yuzhu helped He Daqing sit down and brought him a cup of hot water: "Take a rest first, don't be so stubborn."

He Daqing sighed helplessly. He knew that his physical condition was not as good as before, but he didn't want to delay He Yuzhu's study progress. Looking at He Yuzhu's concerned eyes, he felt relieved and a little guilty.

"Yuzhui, I'm old and may sometimes hold you back. The road to learning skills is long and arduous, and you can't slack off at all." He Daqing said earnestly.

He Yuzhu was moved and held He Daqing's hand, and said firmly: "Uncle He, don't worry, I will study hard and live up to your expectations. Your health is also important. Let's work together and take good care of ourselves. He Yuzhu practiced more diligently, and He Daqing tried to slow down the pace and not overwork himself. He Yuzhu studied meticulously in the kitchen, striving for perfection in every step, while He Daqing gave careful guidance at the side, trying to keep himself relaxed.

On a sunny afternoon, He Daqing decided to teach He Yuzhu how to make a dish that he was best at when he was young - "Longjing Shrimp". This dish requires not only superb skills, but also strong concentration and control of details.

"Longjing shrimps emphasize the fusion of the freshness of the shrimps and the fragrance of the tea. The key lies in the selection of tea leaves and the processing of the shrimps. A trace of nostalgia flashed in his eyes.

He Yuzhu listened carefully and made up his mind to learn how to cook this dish. He selected the best Longjing tea leaves and brewed them with hot water, which made the tea fragrance spread everywhere. Then, he cleaned the shrimps and carefully removed the shrimp threads to ensure that each shrimp was crystal clear.

He Daqing was at the side, teaching He Yuzhu how to combine tea leaves and shrimps perfectly. He Yuzhu was fully focused, carefully observing every move of He Daqing, feeling nervous and expectant.

When the shrimps and tea leaves rolled in the pot, the rich tea aroma and the fresh aroma of the shrimps intertwined, and He Daqing nodded with satisfaction: "Not bad, the tea aroma is just right."

He Yuzhu was delighted, knowing that he was getting closer and closer to He Daqing's requirements. After tasting the "Longjing Shrimp" he made himself, he felt the perfect combination of the unique tea fragrance and the tender shrimp meat, and felt a sense of accomplishment.

He Daqing looked at He Yuzhu, feeling a lot of emotion in his heart. He knew that his lifelong culinary inheritance had finally paid off. He Yuzhu not only learned his skills, but also his spirit and attitude. Although he was old, he was full of hope and confidence in the future. He knew that

On a sunny morning, He Daqing returned to the courtyard with a fresh duck. He Yuzhu saw it and rushed forward to help. "Uncle He, what delicious dish are you going to make today?" He Yuzhu asked excitedly. He was a little proud in his heart: "Today we are going to make a classic home-cooked dish - braised duck. This dish not only tests your knife skills, but also your control of the heat and seasoning."

He Yuzhu's eyes sparkled with anticipation. He knew that every time He Daqing prepared an ingredient, there was a valuable learning opportunity. They walked into the kitchen together, and He Daqing placed the duck on the chopping board and began to process it skillfully.

"Yuzhu, you need to be careful when handling the duck. First, pluck the hair off the skin, and then clean out the internal organs." He Daqing demonstrated and explained. He secretly memorized these key points. He picked up the knife and carefully followed He Daqing's steps. He gradually mastered the trick.

"Remember, duck meat has a strong fishy smell, so you need to marinate it with cooking wine and ginger slices to remove the fishy smell," He Daqing continued. Following He Daqing's instructions, the duck was cut into pieces and marinated with cooking wine, ginger slices and salt. Then, they began to prepare other ingredients. He Daqing took out a few garlic cloves, a few bay leaves and a few star anises, and began to explain in detail the functions of these ingredients.

"Garlic can enhance the flavor, while bay leaves and star anise can increase the aroma of dishes," explained He Daqing.

He Yuzhu listened carefully and nodded from time to time. He understood that these seemingly simple ingredients were actually the key to making delicious dishes. After the preparations were completed, He Daqing began to cook. He first fried the marinated duck pieces until golden brown, then added the ingredients and stir-fried them together. The whole process was smooth and He Yuzhu watched intently.

"You need to control the heat well and not stir-fry for too long, otherwise the duck meat will become tough." He Daqing reminded me. I tried stir-frying the duck myself.

Next, He Daqing added soy sauce, sugar and a little water and began to stew the duck. "The stewing time is critical, so that the duck meat is fully flavored but not too mushy," said He Daqing.

He Yuzhu looked at the duck in the pot. He knew that this was not just a dish, but also an important test of his cooking skills. After half an hour of stewing, the aroma of the duck filled his nose, and He Daqing nodded with satisfaction.

“Okay, it’s ready to serve.

He Yuzhu carefully put the braised duck on a plate and brought it to the table. He took a bite and found the duck meat tender and rich in sauce. "Uncle He, this dish is really delicious. Thank you for your guidance." He Yuzhu said sincerely.

He Daqing smiled with satisfaction: "You've done a good job, keep working hard. I believe you can become an excellent chef."

Time passed quietly in their busyness, and He Yuzhu's cooking skills were constantly improving. Behind every dish, there was He Daqing's strict guidance and He Yuzhu's diligent practice. The tacit understanding between them became deeper and deeper, and every cooking was an exchange of the soul and the inheritance of skills. He Daqing sat in the yard, looking at the setting sun, feeling a little emotional. He knew that he was getting older and his health was getting worse. But seeing He Yuzhu's progress in cooking, he was filled with satisfaction.

"Yuzhu, do you know? My greatest wish in life is to see you carry forward this craft. A glimmer of hope flashed in his eyes.

He Yuzhu walked to He Daqing, sat down, and said seriously: "Uncle He, don't worry, I will work hard to pass on your craftsmanship."

He Daqing patted his shoulder, smiled and nodded: "Okay, I feel relieved when you say this."

As the night deepened, the courtyard gradually became quiet. He Yuzhu looked at the night sky, his heart full of expectations for the future.