1969 yearFinished a hard dayTiredly returning to his residence, Yu Cun knew that the chairman had returned, so he began to cook for him.
Due to Yu Cun's momentary negligence, he accidentally poured the bitter gourd into the potI made a plate of fried chicken with bitter gourd.
"Oops, how could this be! ”Yu Cun muttered loudly, his heart full of anxiety and self-blame.
In desperation, Yu Cun could only bite the bullet and serve this dish to ***"What kind of dish is this? Who invented it? ”Pointing to the dishes on the plate, he asked.
I did ......Bitter ......Stir-fried chicken with bitter gourd……Yu Cun said embarrassedly.
After tasting it, he said, "This dish is delicious, I'll order it later." ”
How did Yu Cun become a chef? What interesting things happened between him and ***?
Yu Cun was born in Hebei in 1936Poor rural families,Despite the difficulties of life, Yu Cun has shown intelligent and courageous traits since he was a child.
When he was young, Yu Cun liked to listen to his father tell stories about the war in the past, and dreamed of becoming oneValiant warriors.
When the Sino-Japanese War broke out,Zunyi was caught in the whirlpool of warIn the face of the enemy's invasion, Yu Cun knew that he could not insist on standing idly by.
So Yu Cun resigned to his parents and went to the front lineIncorporated into the Logistics Department,Become a Cook.
After the founding of the People's Republic of China, Yu worked as a cook in a small restaurant, but because his cooking level was very outstanding, he was appreciated by the hotel owner.
One day, the boss deliberately found Yu Cun: "Yu Cun,."Your cooking skills are truly amazing. I've heard that the Beijing Hotel is looking for a master chef and I recommend you try it, you have the opportunity to touch a bigger stage. ”
Yu Cun felt incredulous, but his heart was full of anticipation and excitement. After some thought, he replied:"Thank you to the owner! I'll be well prepared. ”
Yu Cun seized this opportunity and cameBeijing Hotel Development. During his time at work, he did his best and continued to learn and improve his cooking skills.
Yu was busy in the kitchen when he suddenly heard a voice:"You're doing a good job, lad! ”
He looked up and was surprised to find Luo Guorong, a master of Sichuan cuisine, standing beside him. Yu Cun was so excited that his hands trembled, and he stammered"Thank you, thank you, thank you, Master, for the compliment! ”
You're very good, talented and hardworking. Would you like to learn from me? ”
Yu Cun nodded hurriedly: "Yes, master!" I would very much like to be your apprentice. ”
From that moment on, Yu Cun's life completely changed.
He came to the restaurant early every dayPrepare the ingredients with Lo Kwok WingLearn to chop, stir-fry, seasoning and other links. Law Kwok Wing carefully taught him about the technical problems and shared with him his experience over the years.
Under the guidance of Luo Guorong, Yu CunI gradually mastered the essence of Sichuan cuisine。He used his innovation and talent to add many new elements to make the traditional Sichuan cuisine glow with new charm.
At the same time, Yu Cun also carried out in-depth research on food cultureI have read many books about Sichuan cuisineI learned about the culture and history behind Sichuan cuisine.
In 1959, he was quite successful in cooking, and was sent to Beidaihe and other places to be the head chef, ** before leaving, he called to his side, "The food you cooked was very much to our liking."We had a great time, thanks to you. ”
No, no, chief, you don't have to be so politeI just did my bestSo that you can enjoy the pleasure of eating. Yu Cun said modestly.
In 1965, Yu Cun was cooking in the room as usual, when the chief of the security section suddenly broke into the kitchen.
He walked up to Yu Cun with a serious face and gave a clear order:"Don't be busy, pack up your toiletries immediately, and go to Zhongnan Poster. ”
This unexpected order made Yu Cunzheng a little surprised, and countless questions surged in his heart"Zhongnanhai? Why go to Zhongnanhai? ”
The chief of the security section glanced at him and said, "Don't ask so much, you can pack your things quickly, you will know when you arrive." ”
When Yu Cun entered the kitchen of Zhongnanhai ***, he learned that his task was to cook for ***, and suddenly, a voice came from behind him:"You're the new chef, aren't you? ”
Yu Cun turned his head and saw *** leaning against the door and watching him. Yu Cun hurriedly stood up and bowed slightly: "Yes, chairman, my name is I."Yu Cun, it is an honor to serve you. ”
** smiled and nodded: "Very good, young man,."I heard you're only 29 years oldIt's really rare to have such cooking skills at such an age, you should familiarize yourself with this place first, don't be nervous. ”
Good ......I see, ChairmanI'll get used to it as soon as I can。Yu Cun replied.
** also jokingly said with Yu Cun: "You look very much like Prince Sihanouk."Why don't you call it 'Lao Xi'. ”
It is precisely because of ***'s amiable attitude that Yu Cun gradually let go of the scruples in his heart, began to work in the kitchen, and soon figured out ***'s eating habits.
For most people, three meals a day is essential, and it has even become a habit of people's lives. However, ** adheres to a special dietary philosophy -Two meals a day.
** Believe that people should be energetic to workIt does not require excessive food to maintain physical functioning。Therefore, there is no fixed pattern for the time of eating, and he will decide when to eat according to his needs.
At the same time, the meals of ** are also different from ordinary people, he fromDo not pursue the delicacies of the mountains and the sea, and rarely eat high-end ingredients such as chicken, duck and fish.
Instead, he prefers the same ordinary home-cooked food as the common people. Whenever he visits or inspects in the field, he chooses as much as he canLocal specialitiesto taste popular food with people.
In order to ensure that *** can enjoy a hot meal, it is savedI changed my schedule
He strives to maintain the same lifestyle habits as *** and prepares meals for *** as much as possible at night so that he can enjoy themA hot dinner.
In 1969 *** after a long period of office workIt was already past five o'clock in the morning. At this time, Yu Cun received an urgent task - to cook for ***.
When he heard the news, he immediately got up from the bed and quickly ran into the kitchen in a half-asleep state. The recipe is listed on:Kung Pao Chicken,All the ingredients are ready.
Yu Cun looked at the neatly arranged ingredients in front of him and began to get busyAt that time, Yu Cun's mind was in chaos.
Yu Cun turned around and looked at a plateBitter melonand put it in the pot without hesitation. However, when the bitter gourd was in the pot, he realized what he had just done absurdly.
"It's over, how can I pour bitter gourd into the pot? ”He exclaimed, and hurriedly tried to get the bitter gourd out, but it was too late.
Why am I so careless? To what extent is it confused? ”He muttered to himself.
In desperation, Yu Cun could only take thisStir-fried chicken with bitter gourdDuan Yu***'s eyes were attracted by a dish that he had never seen before.
He looked at this strange dish curiously, then turned to Yu Cun, who was standing beside him, and asked with a smile"What kind of dish is this? Who invented it? ”
Yu Cun felt uneasy, he tried his best to keep his composure, and replied, "I ......."I did ......, Chairman, this dish is called ......Stir-fried chicken with bitter gourd”
**Listened, frowned slightly, obviously a little unfamiliar with the name.
Yu Cun told *** the truth of the matter, and was waiting for *** to reprimand him, but *** didn't speak, picked up chopsticks,began to eat the "fried chicken with bitter melon" in front of him.
The "bitter gourd fried chicken" on the plate was all eaten up by ***, heHe nodded satisfactorily at the plate, full of praise for this dish.
A few days later, ** privately found the chef Yu Cun. "Did someone say you, it's okay. I think the new dish you made the other day was very goodI love to eat. ”
Under the magnanimity of ***, Yu Cun was moved to tears, and since then, he has been extra attentive to every meal he has made for ***.
When Yu Cun learned about itI like to eat Tianjin's "Goubuli" buns, he decided to go to Tianjin to study in person.
So, under the guidance of his master, he began to learn the skills of making steamed buns, and after a period of study and hard work, Yu Cun finally mastered the essentials of making "Goubuli" steamed bunsI personally steamed a basket of steamed buns for *** to taste.
**After tasting Yu Cun's steamed buns, he nodded with satisfaction: "You."Well done, it is even more delicious than Tianjin's. ”
One day in 1976, ** left us forever. When the news reached Yu Cun's ears, his tears couldn't help but burst out of his eyes, and he was full of grief. This time,He had a heart attack suddenly
Even on the sickbed, he still chatted with the doctors and **"I have a wake for the chairman, and this is my last wish. ”
After a few days, Yu Cun's condition improved slightly, so the doctors decided to fulfill his wishTake him to the wake of the spirit.
Over time, Yu Cun's condition deteriorated again.
The doctors told him that for the sake of his health, heNeed to leave work, recuperate, and finally at the age of 54, he finally died young and left this world.