Gourmet and actor

After the shark's fin was out of the pan, Xiao Ke put on thick gloves, first threw away the lotus leaf that was wilted by the steam, and finally took out a bone china plate and put it on the tray, covering it with the last lotus leaf.

Father Han suddenly realized: "No wonder it's called Cui Gai Shark's Fin, so that's what happened."

Seeing his eagerness to lift the chopsticks immediately, Xiao Ke smiled and said: "Uncle Han, this dish needs to have some fragrance of fresh lotus leaves so that it won't be boring. about there."

Seeing through his gluttonous nature, Father Han didn't blush, and took the tray himself: "All right, let's serve right away."

Han Xilin was deeply ashamed by his father's incomprehensible appearance, but there was nothing he could do.He signaled the head waiter to open the prepared wine and went to the restaurant as well.

On the mahogany Eight Immortals table in the restaurant, a table full of dishes has been set up. The dishes are exquisitely arranged, and the color and fragrance are complete. It is more perfect than the hotel's carefully crafted signature menu photos, which can arouse the appetite of most people.But obviously, that does not include the Han family father and son.

He casually pushed the dishes aside, carefully put down the tray, and Father Han couldn't wait to uncover the lotus leaves.

After more than two hours of simmering and steaming, the fat on the chicken skin has already melted away, and the golden fat has soaked the pieces of shark fin that have already absorbed the flavor of the chicken soup and stretched to the extreme into milky yellow. As for the wing meat, you can see that the already crispy wing needles are still distinct, but extremely round.Just looking at the color makes people look forward to it, and how delicious it should be in the mouth.

The cloud-legged purple abalone as an ingredient is staggered under the whole wing, but the fresh, smooth, salty taste and the fragrance of lotus leaves can't be overwhelmed, lingering throughout the restaurant, completely overwhelming other dishes .

Smelling this superb fragrance, Han Xilin completely forgot about the depression just now, and before he could sit still, he took a piece of shark fin and put it into his mouth.

The shark's fin that has fully absorbed the essence of purple abalone cloud legs is mellow and tender, and the chicken oil itself is more delicate than other oils, making the taste even smoother.It should be a bit greasy, but because of the light fragrance of lotus leaves, the original greasy feeling has become an indescribably mellow, making people hold it in their mouths and be reluctant to swallow it.

Although he knew Xiao Ke's craftsmanship would not let him down, Han Xilin was still deeply impressed by this shark's fin, and he was reluctant to say a word for a long time.It seems that once you open your mouth, the peerless delicacy will fade away.

Father Han on the side was also speechless for a while, and after a long while, he let out a satisfied "Ai": "I have eaten shark fin for decades, and today I finally eat real shark fin. It is simply an imperial enjoyment! Xiao Ke, You are so skilled!"

Shark's fin itself is a delicious dish, it is not cooked enough, and it is bland and tasteless.Of course, there are many cooks who can do a good job, but they are only good, and they won't make people forget.

And Xiao Ke's emerald-covered shark's fin is enough to impress Han's father, who has spent most of his life in fine clothing and jade, from now on.Although he doesn't have a picky eater like his son, his mouth is quite tricky when he eats and drinks all the year round.Compared with ordinary people who rarely patronize high-end restaurants, he is more aware of the preciousness of this dish.

It's better than delicious, especially delicious!

Father Han, who has a small vocabulary, thought for a long time, but he really couldn't describe the mellow and delicious taste that bloomed on the tip of his tongue. In the end, he could only squeeze out such a simple comment.

"Xiao Ke." Reluctantly swallowing the shark's fin that he had sipped for a long time, Father Han said sincerely, "Why don't you move to live with your uncle. Just tell me what movie you want to do in the future, and I'll help you." Pulling resources. If you can’t get it, I’ll put money into it for you.”

Han Xilin's sharp eyes immediately stared at his father.

"Uh..." Xiao Ke smiled dryly, and said lightly, "Uncle Han, let's eat the vegetables first, they won't taste good when they get cold."

This answer made Han Xilin very satisfied, and Han's father was slightly injured.But the delicacy was right in front of him, although Father Han wanted to persuade him again, he was reluctant to stop his chopsticks, struggled for a while, and decided to finish eating.

The Han family has a small population, and several relatives are separated by a floor. Every Spring Festival, there are only father and son. Although they are rich in material, they are inevitably deserted.This year there is one more Xiao Ke, and another delicious dish that people can't stop eating. Seeing Han's father changing tricks to lobby Xiao Ke but still failing, sweating profusely in anxiety, Han Xilin couldn't help showing a long-lost faint smile .Something in my heart seemed to be quietly softening.

There was warmth and tenderness on the dining table of the Han family, but the chef who returned home from work was extremely conflicted.

After opening the pot, the big dishes were taken away with only a glimpse, and the chefs didn't even see what the dishes on the plate looked like.The chef wanted to follow to the restaurant to have a look, but Father Han had the foresight to close the door.There was no other way, so he had no choice but to take the two lost lotus leaves home and study them.After all, it was the only thing that he had intimate contact with Da Cai.

But it seems that the chef has gained nothing except to make sure that the residual juice sticking to it is delicious.

"Why don't you... use an excuse to return to the client tomorrow and ask for advice?"

At this time, the head chef no longer had the contempt and dissatisfaction at the beginning. He just wanted to treat the young man as a master, so as to compliment him, and then see if he could learn some cooking skills.If he can learn Cui Gai shark fin, he can eat it for a lifetime with just this dish alone.

But on the second day, the third day, the fourth day... the whole Spring Festival holiday, he visited the Han Mansion every day, but no one responded.On the seventh day, someone finally answered the door, but it was the nanny who had just returned from leave.

She regretfully told the chef that Father Han had gone to watch movies with his old friends in groups these days.It is estimated that this situation will continue for a while, and she does not know when Father Han will be free.As for the young man who came to visit on New Year's Eve, she didn't even know the name.A knowledgeable nanny will not deliberately inquire about the owner's privacy, thank you.

Not to mention the wistful head chef.On this day, in the restaurant box, Father Han and three old friends sat at a group table, looking solemnly at the small jar in the center of the turntable surrounded by a dozen plates like stars.

Amidst the solemnity, Father Han said sadly: "Time flies so fast."

"There's only a little left in a blink of an eye." The silver-haired old man next to him put on his reading glasses and said reluctantly.

Another old man in an old-fashioned suit and vest continued: "I think, to be fair—"

"Let's guess the punch!" The four said in unison.

On the second day of the Lunar New Year, Father Han went to three old friends with the eggplants that had just been dipped in the spices. In this way, he bragged about the culinary skills of his new acquaintances.The three of them were skeptical at first, but after tasting the salty and delicious eggplant, they were immediately astonished.In the past few days, the elder brothers have gathered together to have lunch and share the eggplant.Watch a private movie after eating. In Father Han's words, this is another thank you gift for Xiao Ke.

After several rounds of rock-paper-scissors, Father Han won a complete victory.

Under the envious eyes of the three old friends, he contentedly dug out the last spoonful of eggplant, mixed it with the boneless chicken feet specially fried by the restaurant, and ate two big bowls of rice with gusto.

Putting down the empty bowl, he pretended to have just noticed the unkind eyes of everyone, picked up the teacup and said, "Don't look at me, just ask Xiao Ke to make it if you want to eat. Don't be embarrassed anymore, at least we have arranged for "Baby Dazzling" for seven days." In the movie theater, just for this reason, he will agree to make eggplants and shark fins."

Among his three old friends, one is doctoral supervisor and folklorist Lao Wen, and the other is military writer Lao Yun.They all have the literati temperament of the older generation, and they are embarrassed to accept gifts from others who offer them to their door, let alone opening their mouths to ask for it from a stranger of the younger generation, and it is even more embarrassing.

Ordinarily, Father Han should have opened his mouth about this matter, but he had bad intentions and wanted to make it difficult for his old friends to read a joke, so he insisted on not letting go.

Lao Zhao, who runs the clothing business at home, is straightforward and can't help it anymore after a few days of trouble.He patted the table, and said boldly: "That's it, let's book another one today, make a lucky number, and when it's over, Lao Han, you can accompany me to find that Xiao Ke."

Lao Wen and Lao Yun heaved a sigh of relief that someone was willing to step forward.Only Father Han pouted, feeling bored.

But what the four of them didn't expect was that before they went to find Xiao Ke, they were blocked by reporters at the entrance of the theater after the movie ended.

"Several old folks, I heard that you recently booked out the show for eight days in a row, mobilizing your relatives and friends to watch "Baby Dazzling". I would like to interview on behalf of the audience in front of the TV. May I ask why you like this movie so much?"

"It's delicious—no, it's pretty." Facing the reporter's microphone, Father Han accidentally said what was in his heart, but luckily he changed it in time.