Siheyuan: Tanjia Cuisine He Daqing, destroying Yi Zhonghai

He Yuzhu felt mixed emotions when listening to his master's reprimand. He understood that his master was doing this for his own good and hoped that he could go further. Tears welled up in his eyes, and he whispered, "Master, I know I was wrong. I really know I was wrong, and I will definitely change in the future and will never let you down again."

He Daqing nodded, with a complex emotion in his eyes, both stern and reluctant. He patted He Yuzhu on the shoulder and said in a deep voice: "Remember, there is no end to the road of being a chef, only continuous progress. You must always remember the lesson of today and don't make the same mistake again."

He Yuzhu nodded vigorously, knowing that today's lesson would be deeply engraved in his heart. He secretly vowed in his heart that no matter what difficulties he encountered in the future, he would never be complacent or lazy again, but would always maintain a sober and enterprising mentality and continue to pursue higher goals.

He Daqing finally breathed a sigh of relief when he saw the determination in He Yuzhu's eyes. He knew that today's criticism was necessary and an important reminder to He Yuzhu. He hoped that through this lesson, He Yuzhu would truly realize the hardships and challenges on the road of cooking and face every difficulty in the future with a more tenacious attitude.

As night fell, the courtyard gradually became quiet. He Yuzhu returned to his room and sat on the bed, thinking about every word of his master today. He felt an unprecedented pressure, but also an unprecedented motivation.

He knew that he could not disappoint his master's expectations and could not give up his pursuit of excellence because of a moment of laxity. The road ahead might be more difficult, but he was ready to start again and meet every challenge with more determined steps.

The next morning, He Yuzhu got up early, and the harsh reprimand from He Daqing last night still echoed in his mind. The deep disappointment and angry tone kept him awake all night. He Yuzhu knew that he could no longer let himself slack off. Today, he decided to face the new day with the best state.

When he walked into the kitchen, He Daqing was already preparing the ingredients. Seeing the busy figure of the master, He Yuzhu felt a deep sense of awe and gratitude in his heart. He walked up and said softly: "Master, I am ready today, what new things do you want to teach me?"

He Daqing looked up at him, his face still expressionless, but his eyes were less stern than last night, more full of expectation and encouragement. He nodded, pointed to a pile of red peppers on the table and said, "Let's make some spicy dishes today."

He Yuzhu was a little surprised. He knew that spicy dishes were rarely cooked in restaurants because customers had different tolerances for spicy food and it was easy to cause problems if they were not cooked well. Although he had cooked spicy dishes several times before, he always felt that he did not control the heat accurately enough and the seasoning was not in place, so he was a little in awe of spicy dishes.

"Master, I have never been very good at cooking spicy dishes. Do you think I can do it well today?" He Yuzhu asked somewhat unconfidently, with a hint of tentativeness in his tone.

He Daqing smiled after hearing this, but his smile contained a hint of challenge, "Xiao Zhuzi, it is because you feel that you are not good at it that I let you do it. You must remember that a chef cannot only cook dishes that he is good at, but must also dare to challenge areas that he is not good at. Spicy dishes are not easy to make, but if you can master the tricks, then your cooking skills will be taken to a higher level."

He Yuzhu took a deep breath and nodded, "I understand, Master. I will do my best."

He Daqing nodded with satisfaction, and then began to explain the key points of spicy dishes. "The key to spicy dishes lies in the layering of spiciness and the control of heat. Spiciness is not a single flavor, but has many forms. Some peppers are directly and fiercely spicy, some are fragrant, and some even have a subtle sweetness. You have to learn to choose the right pepper according to different ingredients, and control the heat during the cooking process to fully bring out the spiciness without being too irritating."

He Yuzhu listened carefully, and gradually had an idea in his mind. He knew that today's practice was a huge challenge for him, but it was also a rare learning opportunity. He must seize this opportunity to take his understanding of spiciness to a new level.

He Daqing first picked up several different types of peppers and began to introduce them to He Yuzhu one by one: "This is a dried pepper, which has a strong but not long-lasting spiciness. It is suitable for stir-frying and bringing out a strong spicy base. This millet pepper is spicier and suitable for adding a finishing touch. And this green pepper, although less spicy, can add fragrance and layering."

He Yuzhu wrote down the master's explanations one by one, and began to think about how to combine these peppers to form a spicy dish that is both impactful and rich in layers. He felt an unprecedented pressure, but this pressure instead stimulated his inner fighting spirit.

Next, He Daqing demonstrated a classic spicy dish, spicy chicken. He cut the chicken into small even pieces, marinated it with seasoning for a while, then heated the pan and added peppercorns and dried chilies to stir-fry. He Yuzhu stood by, watching the master's every move intently, constantly trying to figure out the techniques in his mind.

He Daqing's movements were quick and decisive. The chili peppers quickly burst into fragrance in the hot oil, and the air was filled with a mouth-watering spicy aroma. He Yuzhu observed and smelled the unique smell, secretly marveling at the master's control of the heat and the use of seasonings.

"Did you see that, Xiao Zhuzi?" He Daqing said as he was frying the chicken nuggets. "The essence of spicy dishes lies in the precise control of the heat. The peppers should be put into the pan when the oil temperature is most suitable. The spicy flavor should be released, but the peppers should not be burnt. This kind of control of the heat requires a long time of practice to achieve."

He Yuzhu nodded, and had a deeper understanding of the difficulty of spicy dishes. He knew that he needed more practice to master these techniques.

Soon, the spicy chicken was ready. He Daqing brought the dish to the table and motioned He Yuzhu to taste it. "Try it and feel the spicy flavor of this dish."

He Yuzhu picked up the chopsticks, picked up a piece of chicken and put it in his mouth. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the spicy taste spread in his mouth layer by layer, first the basic spicy taste brought by the dried chili pepper, then the numbing fragrance of the Sichuan pepper, and finally the fierce impact of the millet pepper. The whole taste was distinct in layers, but harmoniously integrated, leaving people with endless aftertaste.

"Master, this dish is so spicy!" He Yuzhu couldn't help but exclaimed, his heart filled with awe and passion for spicy dishes.