Subtraction is a term often seen in various cooking shows, but the vast majority of these programs won't explicitly tell you what "subtraction" really means.
Or rather, most shows that mention subtraction haven't reached the standard where subtraction is necessary, so their explanations tend to be vague and unconvincing.
It is not about leaving blank space, nor is it about reducing quantity to increase desire, and it certainly isn't about being bland or light.
Because subtraction isn't the result, it's the process of achieving the result.
In fact, just like drilling force in martial arts films and novels can lead to a lot of fancy talk, someone who truly understands will tell you it's as simple as "tucking in the elbows, palms facing up, and rotating the arm to throw a punch." The true teachings are often very straightforward.
And this subtraction, in everyday cooking, has a classic example—
