Yangzhou, a famous historical and cultural city in China, has a history of more than 2,400 years. It has always been a place where humanities are gathered. When it comes to Yangzhou, he has to mention the world -renowned “Yangzhou Three Swords”, Yangzhou Kitchen Kitchen, Foot Sword, and Barber Knife. The three knives are not only a technology in the hands of Yangzhou people, but also an art. They have unique local characteristics and are part of Yangzhou culture. Today I want to introduce Yangzhou Kitchen Knife, one of the three Yangzhou knives, and the dishes that can best show the curtain of the Yangzhou kitchen knife. Let’s walk into Yangzhou and feel the charm of the Yangzhou kitchen knife.
Shooted in Yangzhou, Jiangsu.
Wensi Tofu is a traditional famous dish in Yangzhou and belongs to Huaiyang cuisine. It began in the Qing Dynasty. It is said that during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, there was a monk named Wensi on the right side of Meihuasing, Yangzhou, and a good tofu dish. In particular, the tofu ravioli made of tender tofu is particularly delicious. The Buddhist layman who went to the Buddha to burn incense worshiped the Buddha likes to taste the soup. It is famous in Yangzhou. After Emperor Qianlong had tasted the dish, he became a well -selected seat in the Qing Dynasty. Because the dish was created by monk Wensi, people called it “Wensi Tofu” and have been circulating to this day.
In this trip, I visited the Yangzhou chef, showing me the production process of Yangzhou famous dishes, Wenti tofu ravioli. Before I arrived, the chef had made the preparations in the early stage, and the tender tofu, which referred to, had been put on the chopping board. The chef is very simple, and after a brief introduction, he started to operate. The first step is to soak the knife body and lubricate, and then put the posture to cut tofu.
I saw the chef holding a knife in the right hand, and a gesture similar to a billiards in the left hand. The index finger supported the tofu, the thumb was close to the kitchen knife noodles, and the other three fingers supported it. The knife is uniform, and the knife can hear the sound of contact with the chopping board. The sound is crispy and uniform, just like a machine is operating.
After a while, the first knife was cut, and only a small piece of irregular tofu was left on the side. This step is to cut the tofu into small pieces. After cutting, press the right side to the right with a knife surface, so that the cut tofu slices are evenly dumped on one side evenly.
Next, I put some water droplets on tofu with a knife noodle. The chef has been operating converge, and I am afraid that I don’t dare to ask about his rhythm. But I think this dripping water should be used for lubricating tofu, so that the tofu slices will not stick together.
Take the chef to start the second knife. Seemingly a simple action, but the chef’s knife is very high. Because the tofu is extremely tender, the force must be balanced when cutting, and the tofu is easy to break the tofu.
It is said that it is necessary to cut the skills of Wen Si tofu for at least 15 years. It shows the art of Yangzhou cuisine. When the knife is cut, the mind must be clear, and you must not have a thoughtful thought, otherwise you will do everything. It is really admirable to see that our chef at a young age is so extraordinary.
The tofu was finally cut, and the tofu did not seem to see the tofu shredded. The chef uses the cutting surface of the cut tofu and put it in a glass bowl with water that is prepared in advance.
When the miracle was here, I saw the chef shaking the glass bowl gently, and the cut tofu slowly spread out and turned into a bowl of tofu. At a glance, the tofu in the bowl is evenly uniform, and the root of the roots does not appear with different thickness. This knife is absolutely fascinating.
The cut tofu uses broth as a base material. After simple seasoning, a bowl of delicate and delicious Wensi tofu is out of the pan. A light sip, light and fragrant, smooth and moisturizing. The tender and tender and tender clearance entrance is clear. You seem to feel that the tofu silk is swimming in your mouth, and gently melt it in your mouth with your tongue, so that people can get triple enjoyment from the visual taste sensation. Essence Wenti tofu is a bowl of delicious deliciousness, and it is also a artwork.
For more than 2400 years, from Han to Qing Yangzhou has almost experienced a historical prosperity. The development and prosperity of the three knife industries have been spawned and stimulated. Several declines and persecution and promoting the ancestors of Yangzhou to carry three knives to leave their hometown, drift Quartet, and start a business. After thousands of years of wind and rain, the three Yangzhou knives have moved to the country and the world, becoming an important symbol of Yangzhou’s long history.