How to make refreshing cold dishes in summer

For many foodies, seeing delicious food is their greatest happiness, so today I will give you a chance to learn how to make this refreshing summer cold dish with me. I believe that it will taste even better when you do it yourself!

1. As shown in the picture, the 4 small vegetables are just enough to pickle a bottle (about 20cm high and 14cm wide), and then remove the small heads one by one

2. After removing the small head, peel the middle part cleanly (many of them will be hollow in this season, so I stir-fry it and eat it separately)

3. Cut the middle part into small pieces like this

4. Then shave the small head off: the left one is shaved, the right one is not shaved (my grandma doesn't shaved it, she thinks it's a waste, but I think it doesn't taste good, it depends on the individual)

5. If the little head is relatively large, split it in half. The one on the left is solid, and the one on the right is hollow (this is basically the case in this season and does not affect pickling)

6. After washing and draining, sprinkle 7 or 8 spoons of salt like mine, then shake the bowl a few times to mix it evenly.

7. Then put heavy objects on top. After pressing for a day and a night, the spicy taste of the ercai will be pressed out. Then you can add boiled water until the water covers the ercai (you don’t need to pour out the water pressed out of the ercai, just add boiled water directly)

8. After adding water, you can put it into the bottle after one or two days: the one on the left has been marinated for about 10 days and is fully cooked; the one on the right has just been put in, be sure to press it firmly.

9. One important point is that the water must cover the choy, because sometimes it will float up, causing the choy to appear a bit yellow and black, as shown in the left picture; the right picture is brighter yellow, of course, you can eat it, but the appearance is a bit worse

10. Then slice it, add some MSG, sesame oil, and vinegar (if you like sour food, add more, if you don’t like it, add less)

Although there are many steps to make refreshing summer cold dishes, it is not difficult at all as long as you master them carefully. Of course, cooking also depends on talent, and if you are gifted, you will definitely be able to cook the best in no time. Of course, if you want to achieve perfection, you need to practice more.