After crossing, I was miserable.

Chapter 516 King Crab

In fact, the villa held a seafood banquet in the summer, but that was not the season for crabs, so most of the dishes were fish and shrimp.

Although the ingredients in the space are not affected by the seasons outside, it is not a good idea to take out too much. Unlike fruits, seafood itself is not popular among people in the capital.

Especially the crabs, nowadays, they can be regarded as food that only poor people are willing to taste!

You know, in the prosperous and bustling capital city where dignitaries gather, people have extremely high requirements and particularities about food.

What they pursue are often those delicate, delicious and easy-to-enjoy delicacies, rather than crabs that require a lot of effort to peel off the hard shell and eat the tender crab meat inside.

After all, people in the capital pay more attention to elegance and convenience when dining. Who has the leisure and patience to deal with these seemingly troublesome guys?

So, it is rare to see crabs on the tables of people in Beijing.

Moreover, if seafood is not handled properly, not only will it lose its fresh and fragrant taste, but it will also produce a fishy smell, so it is better to be cautious about this.

However, autumn is like a food feast specially arranged by nature, and the most eye-catching protagonist is undoubtedly the domineering, delicious and tasty crab!

Whether it is the plump hairy crab or the small and exquisite swimming crab; whether it is the roe-filled blue crab or the tender flower crab...

Various kinds of crabs appeared one after another, each with its own unique charm and flavor, teasing people's taste buds and making people unable to stop.

"Today we'll mainly use crab roe, but you can be free to use other ingredients, Chef Zhang."

"Crab is indeed a good thing. But nobles are not willing to eat it. It will damage their image."

"So, let's make king crab first. You know, this kind of crab is the best seafood!

However, it is easy to cook this crab, but the difficult part is separating the shell from the meat.”

“Once it’s cooked, there’s a clever way to separate the hard shell from the tender crab meat.

This not only allows diners to taste the delicious crab meat more conveniently, but also fully demonstrates the chef's superb skills and unique creativity.

Imagine that when the steaming and fragrant king crab is served on the table, the first thing that catches your eye is the complete crab body.

But as we operate skillfully, the crab shell is gently opened, and the plump crab meat inside appears before our eyes, making us salivate.

And this process itself has become a visual feast, allowing people to feast their eyes before enjoying the food. "

Chef Zhang swallowed his saliva gently and said, "Young lady is still good at eating."

"That's right. But remember to prepare allergy medicine and inform customers of this problem in advance."

"Don't worry, there are supplies in every room and under every dining table, and warning signs are posted in conspicuous places, so there won't be any problems."

"That's good. Okay, I'll cook the king crab first, you watch."

Qian Duoduo took two king crabs and started cooking.

King crab is a seafood with huge size and delicious meat. There are many ways to cook it, but Qian Duoduo decided to only make it in two flavors, one is steamed and the other is spicy.

Because she likes these two flavors the best.

Steam first.

Steamed king crab: This is one of the ways to best preserve the original flavor of king crab.

First, clean the king crab and remove inedible parts such as the gills and internal organs.

Then separate the crab legs and crab body, put them into a steamer and steam them over high heat. After steaming, take them out and mix ginger and garlic juice or soy sauce and vinegar according to your personal taste to taste the delicious crab meat directly.

Spicy king crab: first prepare dried chili peppers, peppercorns, ginger, garlic, onions and other seasonings.

Clean the king crab and cut it into small pieces for later use. Heat the pan with cold oil, add ginger and garlic and sauté until fragrant, then add dried chili and Sichuan peppercorns and stir-fry until fragrant.

Then pour in the king crab pieces and stir-fry evenly. Add appropriate amount of salt, sugar, wine and other seasonings and continue to stir-fry until the crab meat is cooked through and well-flavored before serving.

Chef Zhang watched Qian Duoduo cook while taking notes in a small notebook.

To be honest, he felt that many bad things became very delicious in the hands of this young lady. It was really amazing.

If Qian Duoduo knew what he was thinking, she would only say that she had only developed the tip of the iceberg of Chinese cuisine.

No matter what Qian Duoduo makes this time, he will make one normal flavor and one spicy flavor.

They also made some extra and asked the servants to take it to the customers who were having dinner at the villa for them to taste.

They often research new cuisines, then dress up as small butterflies and send them to everyone for tasting from time to time, and then give corresponding opinions.

Or based on everyone's choices, you can see which flavor you prefer.

For example, this time there are two flavors: steamed and spicy.

"Then we'll follow the old rules and share some for everyone and customers to taste, and then record their feedback."

After hearing this, Chef Zhang praised her repeatedly. He knew that the young lady cooked specifically for her friend, but he didn't expect that she was still thinking about new dishes at this time. He really admired her.

Qian Duoduo just wanted to say that it was a convenient thing to do.

“It is not easy to perfectly handle a king crab of just the right size and perform the delicate operation of separating the shell from the meat.

I suggest that Chef Zhang find a cook to do it. Just watch, I am just demonstrating it once. "

After Qian Duoduo finished speaking, he took the tools and was about to start.

"First of all, we need to prepare a set of suitable tools, such as sharp scissors, sturdy pliers and so on.

Then, carefully remove the king crab from the container and place it on a large, clean countertop.

The next step is the key step. Use scissors to gently cut along the edge of the king crab shell. Be careful not to use too much force, otherwise the delicious crab meat will be damaged.

After cutting a circle, carefully clamp both sides of the crab shell with pliers and slowly lift it up so that you can see the tender and juicy crab meat inside.

But this is not the end yet. There are still some tiny connecting parts that need further processing to completely separate the shell and the meat.

The whole process requires us to be gentle and patient, only in this way can we ensure that not a single bit of delicious food is wasted.”

"This job may seem simple, but it requires meticulousness and patience. After it is done, it is displayed in front of the customers, so that they can see the real tender crab meat, ensuring the freshness of the ingredients, and they can feel that this thing is edible."

"Okay, I've written it down."