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After receiving the order, Xu Mingjie frowned slightly. He himself doesn't really like pig intestines because he thinks they are too greasy. Every time he makes pig intestines, he will try to make them clean and fresh, but the greasiness of pig intestines is difficult to completely remove. How to reduce the greasiness while retaining the flavor of pig intestines is a big challenge.

"Mingjie, do you have any idea about this order?" another chef came over and asked. But there was some hesitation in his tone: "I'm thinking about how to make the pig intestines less greasy while maintaining its unique taste."

"It's indeed not easy. If you want to make the pig intestines tasty, greasiness is almost inevitable." The chef said, with a hint of helplessness in his tone.

Xu Mingjie couldn't help but ponder. He knew that simply reducing the amount of oil or shortening the cooking time would not be the solution. Although doing so would reduce the greasiness, it might also cause the pig intestines to lose their original flavor. He didn't want to disappoint his guests, but he didn't want to violate his own cooking principles.

He Yuzhu came over at this time, and seeing Xu Mingjie in deep thought, he asked, "Mingjie, what problem have you encountered?"

Xu Mingjie told He Yuzhu about the customer's request. After listening, He Yuzhu smiled and said, "In fact, to make the pig intestines less greasy, sometimes some clever processing methods are needed, rather than simply reducing the fat." A trace of doubt flashed in his eyes: "Brother He, what do you mean...?" He continued: "You can try to use some acidic ingredients, such as vinegar or lemon, to neutralize the greasiness of the pig intestines. In addition, choosing appropriate side dishes, such as refreshing vegetables or cold ingredients, can also balance the greasiness of the pig intestines to a certain extent."

After hearing this, Xu Mingjie suddenly had an idea in his mind. He decided to process the pig intestines twice. The first time, he boiled the pig intestines with water and added a small amount of vinegar and ginger slices to remove the fishy smell and some grease of the pig intestines. Then, he stewed the pig intestines in broth and added some lemon slices. Finally, he used refreshing cold cucumbers and green peppers as side dishes, which could not only preserve the taste of the pig intestines, but also effectively reduce the greasiness. "I want to try your suggestions and add some of my ideas." Xu Mingjie's tone was a little excited, as if he had found a breakthrough.

He Yuzhu nodded with satisfaction, "Okay, I believe you can make dishes that will satisfy the guests."

In the following time, Xu Mingjie devoted himself to the preparation of pig intestines. He processed the pig intestines step by step according to the steps he designed. During the process, he constantly adjusted the heat and the proportion of seasonings to achieve the best effect. Although the process of processing pig intestines is complicated and tedious, Xu Mingjie is full of expectations. He wants to see if he can use these methods to truly solve the problem of greasy pig intestines.

When the last dish was served, Xu Mingjie stood at the door of the kitchen, nervously waiting for the result. After a while, the waiter came over with a smile on his face: "Mingjie, the customer said that the pig intestines this time are very good, the taste is very unique, and it doesn't feel greasy at all."

When Xu Mingjie heard this feedback, he suddenly felt a surge of pride. He knew that this attempt was successful, but he also knew that this was just the beginning. He began to realize that cooking is not only about controlling ingredients, but also about responding to customer needs. Every customer has different tastes and physical conditions, and as a chef, the most important thing is to learn to listen and meet their needs in your own way.

In the following days, Xu Mingjie began to pay more attention to the selection and processing of ingredients. He constantly tried new seasoning methods and cooking techniques, striving to create healthier dishes that suit modern tastes while maintaining traditional flavors. The successful attempt with pig intestines gave him great inspiration, and he began to think about how to apply this idea to the cooking of other greasy ingredients.

One day, He Yuzhu walked into the kitchen again and saw Xu Mingjie busy at work. He smiled and asked, "Mingjie, what new research have you done recently?" He smiled and said, "Brother He, I was wondering if we could use similar methods to make some traditional heavy oil dishes more refreshing, such as braised pork in brown sauce."

After listening to this, He Yuzhu nodded with some approval in his tone: "Not a bad idea. Cooking is actually like being a person. Sometimes you need to change your thinking to find a better solution."

Xu Mingjie felt warm in his heart. He Yuzhu's words not only gave him affirmation, but also made him feel a kind of silent support and encouragement. He knew that although his cooking skills had achieved some success, he still had a long way to go, and He Yuzhu had always been behind him, giving him the necessary guidance and help.

He began to study the characteristics of ingredients more deeply, trying different seasonings and cooking methods to explore more possibilities. Whenever he created a new dish, he would bring it to He Yuzhu to taste, and the two would discuss the room for improvement. Such interaction not only deepened their friendship between master and apprentice, but also allowed Xu Mingjie to go further on the road of cooking.

Once, when Xu Mingjie was trying to make an improved version of braised pork, he found that although he used less fat, the taste had lost its original richness, which made him very confused. He Yuzhu saw that he looked troubled, so he smiled and asked: "What's wrong, did you encounter any problems?"

Xu Mingjie frowned and said, "Brother He, I'm trying to reduce the greasiness of the braised pork, but I always feel like something is missing, and the taste is not as rich as before."

He Yuzhu pondered for a moment and said, "Perhaps you can try to use some seasonings that can enhance the flavor, such as the ratio of dark soy sauce to soy sauce, and add some rock sugar. This way, you can retain the rich taste of the braised pork without making it feel too greasy."

Xu Mingjie's eyes lit up, and He Yuzhu's suggestion made him suddenly enlightened. He immediately followed He Yuzhu's suggestion, readjusted the proportion of the seasonings, and added some special seasonings. In the end, the taste of the braised pork reached a new balance, retaining the traditional richness and having a refreshing taste.

When the newly improved braised pork was served, the guests praised it highly, saying it was the most special braised pork they had ever eaten. Listening to the praises from outside, my heart was filled with pride and satisfaction. With a hint of satisfaction in my tone, I said, "Mingjie, you are getting better and better."

Xu Mingjie turned his head, his heart full of gratitude. He knew that every progress he made was inseparable from He Yuzhu's guidance and support. The tacit understanding between the master and the apprentice became deeper and deeper. They cooperated seamlessly in the kitchen, inspired each other, and made progress together.