As one of the representatives of Yunnan's special cuisine, cross-bridge rice noodles are loved by diners for their unique cooking methods and rich taste. Below, I will share the steps of how to cross the bridge as a star chef and take you through the charm of this traditional dish.
First of all, you need to prepare the following ingredients to make cross-bridge rice noodles: fresh rice noodles, chicken bone broth, chicken breast, pork tenderloin, fish fillet, quail eggs, bean sprouts, leeks, chopped green onions, coriander, grass fruit, star anise, ginger, garlic, Sichuan pepper, chili oil, etc.
Next, let's start the production process:
To make the broth: Put the chicken bones in a large pot, add enough water, then add seasonings such as grass fruit, star anise, ginger, garlic and Sichuan pepper, bring to a boil over high heat, skim off the foam, then turn to low heat and simmer for about 2-3 hours until the soup is clear and fragrant.
Prepare the ingredients: chicken breast and pork tenderloin cut into thin slices, fish fillets washed and set aside, quail eggs boiled and peeled, bean sprouts and leeks washed and cut into sections, coriander and chopped green onions.
Blanching the rice noodles: Blanch the water in a separate pot, blanch the rice noodles until they break (about 1-2 minutes), then remove them and put them in a bowl.
Hot soup over the bridge: The boiled stock is boiled again, and then the hot soup is scooped up with a large spoon and slowly poured into a bowl with rice noodles, the process is like "crossing the bridge", hence the name "crossing the bridge rice noodles".
Add the ingredients: While the soup is hot, place the chicken, pork, fish, quail eggs, bean sprouts, and leeks in a bowl and let them cook quickly in the hot soup.
Seasoning: Finally, season with salt, pepper and chili oil to taste, sprinkle with coriander and chopped green onion for garnish, and serve.
These are the traditional cooking steps of cross-bridge rice noodles. It is important to note that the boiling of the stock is the key, which determines the texture and flavor of the entire dish. In addition, the time of blanching rice noodles and ingredients should be mastered, not only to ensure the doneness of the ingredients, but also not to affect the taste of overcooking.
Overall, cross-bridge rice noodles are a combination of cooking skills and food culture, and its production process is full of ritual and artistry. With the right steps and techniques, you can enjoy the unique charm of this traditional dish at home.