Siheyuan: Tanjia Cuisine He Daqing, destroying Yi Zhonghai

He Daqing smiled slightly, with a hint of satisfaction in his eyes, "This is the charm of spicy food. The expression of spiciness is not only stimulating, but also an art. If you can master the layering of spiciness, you can make unforgettable dishes."

Next, He Daqing asked He Yuzhu to try making a spicy boiled fish. This dish has more complicated requirements for spiciness. It must have a spicy base, while ensuring that the fish is tender and smooth. The control of heat and seasoning is extremely critical.

Under the guidance of He Daqing, He Yuzhu first prepared the fish fillets, and then put different peppers, peppercorns and other seasonings into the pot in order to stir-fry. He Daqing stood by and gave him some suggestions from time to time, but more often let He Yuzhu control the rhythm and heat by himself.

When He Yuzhu put the fish fillet into the hot oil, he felt nervous because this moment determined the success or failure of the whole dish. The fish fillet rolled rapidly in the pan, and the aroma of the chili became stronger. He turned it over while paying attention to the change in the oil temperature, fearing that the slightest mistake would ruin the whole dish.

Finally, the spicy boiled fish was ready. He Yuzhu carefully put the dish into the bowl, his face full of anticipation and anxiety. He didn't know if he had done it well enough and whether he could satisfy the chef.

He Daqing picked up the chopsticks and picked up a piece of fish to taste it carefully. After a moment, he nodded, with a satisfied smile on his face, "Not bad, Xiao Zhuzi, this spicy boiled fish has a rich spicy flavor, the heat is well controlled, the fish is tender and tasty, and the overall taste is very good."

He Yuzhu finally breathed a sigh of relief when he heard the master's praise, but at the same time he also felt excited and satisfied. He knew that he had made another step forward in mastering spicy dishes. Although there was still a lot to learn, he had begun to truly understand the essence of spicy flavor.

"Master, I will continue to practice and try to make spicy dishes better!" He Yuzhu said excitedly, with a determined light in his eyes.

He Daqing looked at him, feeling relieved, and a rare smile appeared on his face. "Xiao Zhuzi, remember, there is no end to cooking skills, and there is always room for improvement. You did a good job today, but you must work harder in the future and continue to explore more possibilities."

He Yuzhu nodded heavily, his heart full of fighting spirit and confidence. He knew that today's study was just the beginning, and he would continue to move forward on the road of spicy dishes and discover more deliciousness and possibilities.

As night fell, He Yuzhu returned to his room and lay on the bed, thinking back to today's practice. He felt a sense of satisfaction he had never felt before, but more of an expectation for the future. He knew that he still had a lot to learn and practice, but he was ready to meet every new challenge.

As the days passed, He Yuzhu's cooking skills improved steadily, especially in spicy dishes. He was able to make several dishes that satisfied He Daqing. However, as He Yuzhu's enthusiasm for spicy dishes grew, He Daqing gradually began to feel a sense of uneasiness.

One night, He Yuzhu finished his work at the restaurant and was about to go back to his room to rest, but He Daqing stopped him with a serious look on his face.

"Xiao Zhuzi, sit down and let's talk." He Daqing patted the chair next to him and motioned He Yuzhu to sit down.

He Yuzhu was a little confused, but still sat down obediently, feeling in his heart that his master seemed to have something important to say.

He Daqing was silent for a moment, as if he was organizing his words. He looked at an old-fashioned lamp on the table, and the light cast a deep shadow on his face. Finally, he spoke with a hint of worry in his tone, "Xiao Zhuzi, you have made great progress in spicy dishes during this period, and I am very pleased. But I have been thinking about a problem recently, and this matter does not seem so realistic."

When He Yuzhu heard this, his heart tightened and he quickly asked, "Master, what do you mean? Did I do something wrong?"

He Daqing shook his head, and the wrinkles on his face looked even deeper under the light. "It's not that you didn't do a good job. On the contrary, you did a good job, even better than I expected. But I wonder if the guests of our restaurant can really accept so many spicy dishes."

He Yuzhu was stunned. He had never thought about this problem. He had always been pursuing how to make spicy dishes better, but he had ignored the most fundamental point - the taste of the customers. He had been immersed in his own learning and progress, and almost forgot that this restaurant was to serve the customers, not just his personal testing ground.

He Daqing continued, "Most of the customers of our restaurant are old neighbors. Their tastes are already accustomed to our home-cooked dishes. Although some people like spicy food occasionally, it is not their main demand. You are so focused on researching spicy dishes, I am afraid... I am afraid that in the end, we will lose our original foundation."

He Yuzhu's heart suddenly sank, as if a basin of cold water had been poured over him. He suddenly realized that what the master said was absolutely right. He was indeed too obsessed with the research of spicy dishes recently, and sometimes even neglected the overall operation of the restaurant. Customers may not necessarily accept his changes, especially those old customers who have always been accustomed to the taste of the restaurant.

"Master, I... I didn't think about this." He Yuzhu said with some shame, his heart full of regret. He understood that he was too obsessed with his own progress and neglected the most important thing as a chef - serving customers.

He Daqing looked at He Yuzhu, and his tone was filled with gentle concern. "Xiaozhu, I'm not trying to discourage your enthusiasm, nor am I saying that you shouldn't explore new dishes. As a chef, it's a good thing to pursue progress, but you have to understand that our foundation lies in our customers. If our customers can't accept these new things, our restaurant may lose their trust."

He Yuzhu nodded, feeling a mixed feeling in his heart. He was grateful for the master's reminder, but also annoyed by his momentary negligence. He understood that the master did not dissupport him, but hoped that he would not forget the actual situation of the restaurant and the needs of customers while pursuing the improvement of cooking skills.

"Master, you are right, I have indeed gone too far. However, I really want to make good spicy dishes, and hope that more customers will like these dishes. What can I do to make progress while not letting the restaurant lose its roots?" There was a hint of confusion and uneasiness in He Yuzhu's voice.