Chapter 21 Reporting the name of the dish
Qinghe County is considered to be a relatively prosperous county in Huainan Road. It is not far from the government, which is Yangzhou, so there are more aristocratic families in the county, that is, there are more rich people.
Walking all the way, Han Zhengtai had a formal preliminary understanding of the dynasty he was in at the moment.
The development level of this era is basically at the same stage as the Tang Dynasty that Han Zhengtai is familiar with. It is also a coincidence that the emperor Li Shimin of the Tang Dynasty won the throne by killing his brother and imprisoning his father. The same is true for Li Yuanmin, the current emperor of Liang Kingdom.
After Han Zhengtai walked around, he already had an idea in his mind.
In this era, as a modern person, especially a modern person who owns a library, there are not many ways to make money. Salt and sugar production are all lucrative businesses.
But it takes too long to do these things, and they don't want to develop local industries in Qinghe County, so these methods are not suitable.
So after comprehensive consideration, the best way for Han Zhengtai to make a quick buck is to sell technical methods.
It's just which method to sell, which requires careful consideration.
Han Zhengtai will definitely not release the key technologies. The Han family is now in decline. These technologies are the key to the rise of the Han family. Han Zhengtai is not so short-sighted.
After thinking about it carefully, Han Zhengtai felt that selling recipes was the most convenient.
There are not too many things like recipes for Han Zhengtai. There are eight major cuisines in China, let alone the whole world.
It doesn't hurt to sell a few roads to raise travel expenses.
It's just that even if you want to sell recipes, you can't just sell them casually.
The taste of each region is different, and it has to meet the taste of Yangzhou.
Han Zhengtai had an idea in his mind. After shopping for a day today, it was getting dark now, so he took Han Zuo and Han You back to the inn first.
Yangzhou belongs to Huainan Road, so the so-called Yangzhou cuisine is also called Huainan cuisine.
It's just that the Yangzhou here and the Yangzhou that Han Zhengtai is familiar with do not belong to the same time and space. Although the geographical location is roughly the same, Han Zhengtai is not sure whether the cuisine is the same.
So whether to sell the menu of Huaiyang cuisine or not, we have to conduct another on-site inspection.
The next day, Han Zhengtai was not idle either. He took Han Zuo, Han You, and Han Zhong with him, and went to eat at the most famous restaurant in Qinghe County.
"Master, I'm afraid the price of eating here is not cheap..."
Han Zhong looked at the gold-plated plaque of Furong Building in front of him, swallowed his saliva, and said with some anxiety.
They found out that this Furong Building is the first building in Qinghe County. The dishes inside are also famous far and wide, with numerous praises. Of course, its price is also very beautiful.
They only had two taels of silver in their pockets, and they had to pay today's rent. It's no wonder that Han Zhong and the others were so lacking in confidence.
"Don't worry, the young master knows it well!"
Han Zhengtai smiled and walked directly into the gate of Furong Building.
The three of Han Zhong looked at each other in blank dismay, and had no choice but to follow.
This Furong Building has two floors, the downstairs is the lobby, the upper half is the box, and the other half is covered by a screen.
Han Zhengtai specially chose to come during the meal time. At this time, the restaurant was full of people, and the business seemed to be very good.
"Master, the private room upstairs is already full, please wait and sit in this lobby." Xiaoer came over with smiling faces to greet Han Zhengtai and his party.
People who came to their Furong Building to eat were either rich or expensive. Although Xiaoer had never seen Han Zhengtai, seeing him in brocade clothes and accompanied by three servants, he naturally did not dare to neglect him.
Han Zhengtai deliberately took a look at the dishes here, and sitting in the lobby was in line with his wishes, so he nodded and agreed.
Han Zhengtai followed Xiao Er to the empty seats. He walked very slowly, and when he passed by the dining tables, he would check what dishes were on their tables.
Just looking at it all the way, Han Zhengtai couldn't help feeling a little disappointed.
This is the level of the first floor in Qinghe County?
The cooking method of the dishes is too rough, either boiled, grilled, or steamed, and there are almost no seasonings in the dishes.
Han Zhengtai sat on the table. There was a menu carved on bamboo slips on the table. He didn't ask Xiaoer to introduce him. He read it by himself.
There are not many types of dishes. After all, the transportation is inconvenient, and the food is basically local ingredients. The ingredients are limited, and the cooking methods are also limited. Naturally, the dishes will not be very rich.
"What signature dishes do you have here?"
Han Zhengtai asked Xiao Er. He also knew that he had limited money, so he only planned to order two signature dishes to taste.
"Young master, the yusheng here is the best in the world. Everyone who has eaten it says it's good. Would you like to try it?" Xiao Er recommended it to Han Zhengtai.
"Sashimi? No need!"
Han Zhengtai raised his eyebrows, and the corners of his lips twitched slightly, warning of parasitic infection. He didn't believe that there were any sterilization methods in this era.
Han Zhengtai ordered a steamed mutton, a roast chicken, a steamed fish, and steamed pancakes as a staple food. There are not many vegetables in this era of winter, which makes Han Zhengtai feel a little pity. When he comes out of the greenhouse in the future, it will be considered a In winter, he will not lack vegetables to eat.
There are three dishes, and the price of each dish ranges from 100 to 300 yuan. Among them, the roast chicken is the most expensive, costing 300 yuan each, and a table of dishes cost more than 600 yuan. Han Zhong felt very distressed when he saw it. .
"Sit down and eat together."
Han Zhengtai didn't have any master-servant relationship, and he didn't feel comfortable when people watched him eat, so he asked the three of them to sit down and eat together.
"This is the young master."
Han Zuo hesitated a little, but looking at Han Zhengtai's eyes, he finally took the lead and sat down.
"Guest officer, your food is ready, please use it slowly."
Xiao Er quickly put out the dishes. Although the price is expensive, the portions are not small, especially the roast chicken, which is as big as Han Zhengtai's two heads.
The three of Han Zhong restrained themselves and only ate the steamed cakes in their hands, but they didn't stretch out any chopsticks for the dishes on the table.
"I'm sure I can't finish it. If you don't eat this dish, it will be wasted."
Han Zhengtai glanced at them, but he didn't persuade them too much. After all, according to their temperament and appetite, there will be no leftover dishes on the table in the end.
The first thing Han Zhengtai tasted was steamed fish. Although the fish did not use any seasoning, it was simply processed and then steamed on the steamer, but the fish itself was fresh, it should be freshly caught today, and the ancient river water had no Contaminated, the taste has a natural umami taste.
Han Zhengtai still likes the fresh fish, but he can't stand the mutton if he wants to eat it fresh. Before he eats the mutton, a strong smell of mutton comes to his nostrils. Han Zhengtai puts it down without even trying it. Chopsticks are gone.
In the end, Han Zhengtai tasted roasted chicken, which tasted so-so. The roasted chicken was roasted, and the appearance should have been brushed with sauce and sugar, but the sauce had a strange smell that Han Zhengtai was not used to. The chicken itself was delicious, and he would not eat this dish either.
Han Zhengtai was an orphan since he was a child. Because he didn't have enough to eat when he was a child, he had a very persistent pursuit of food. When he grew up, he had money, and he either used it to buy books or eat delicious food.
So in calculation, Han Zhengtai can be regarded as a little glutton.
In his opinion, today's meal was a bit of a waste of ingredients.
Seeing that Han Zhengtai finished eating the steamed cakes in his hands with the steamed fish, the three people from Han Zuo saw that Han Zhengtai was full, so they started to sweep up.
All the dishes on this table have been ordered. If you don't finish eating, it will be a waste. The word waste does not exist for the three of them.
Han Zhengtai watched the three of them eat, and asked them how they tasted: "What do you think of this dish?"
"Young Master, this Rongfu Building is indeed the first building in Qinghe County. The taste is really good!" Han held the roast chicken in his right hand, and his mouth was full of oil, and he praised vigorously.
"Yeah, young master is even more delicious than what we ate on the way!" Han Zhong also nodded in agreement.
The group of them walked down from Guannei Road, passing through Hebei Road, Henan Road, Shannan Road, and followed the original owner along the way, but they also ate a lot of delicious food.
It's just that Yangzhou Road is rich in products because of its geographical location. There are many aristocratic families and rich people here, so it also pays attention to food, which is very developed.
So in their opinion, the meal at Rongfulou was the best they had ever eaten in their lives.
Han Zhengtai took their reactions into his eyes and had a general understanding in his heart.
"Scholar with white noodles, this food is not bad even in Chang'an, the capital, but you seem to be dissatisfied. Could it be that you have eaten better food?"
While Han Zhengtai was meditating, a young child's voice came from his ear. Following the voice, it was the child at the table next to him.
This child looked at the grade of five or six years old, with white and chubby cheeks. He could tell he was born in a wealthy family. His accent was somewhat similar to that of Han Zhengtai, so he should be from Chang'an, the capital.
"Of course I have eaten better ones." Han Zhengtai couldn't help laughing when he met a fellow villager who was still a child when he went out.
"Hmph, Gu..."
As soon as the child opened his mouth, he was glared at by the young man next to him. The child puffed up his cheeks, swallowed the words that came to his lips, and said again: "I don't believe it!"
"Then how do you trust me!"
Seeing that the child is cute, Han Zhengtai couldn't help teasing him.
"Then, you have to tell me what delicious food you have eaten before I will believe you!" The child rolled his eyes.
"This..."
Han Zhengtai thought about it for a while. He loves to listen to cross talk, so he can say a few words about the name of the dish. This will just be used to fool the kid.
"Look, you are speechless!"
Seeing Han Zhengtai's appearance, the kid thought he was talking nonsense, pulled the sleeve of the boy next to him, and said happily: "Brother, brother, look, he knows he is a big liar, let me expose him now! "
"You're the one who talks too much!"
The boy glared at him, and was about to apologize to Han Zhengtai. Anyone with a discerning eye knew that Han Zhengtai was deliberately teasing the child, so the child took it seriously.
When I went out, I met a fellow villager and heard the local accent, so I felt close to him. The young man didn't want to cause any unpleasantness.
It’s just that the boy hadn’t said a word of apology yet, so Han Zhengtai started reporting the names of the dishes: “Steamed lamb, steamed bear’s paw, steamed deer tail, roasted duck, roasted chick, roasted goose, roasted pig, roasted duck, Sauce chicken, bacon, pine flowers, small tripe, sauced meat, sausage, assorted crispy dishes..."
When Yiliu said the name of the dish, not only the teenagers and children were dumbfounded, but Han Zhong and the three around him were dumbfounded, and even the diners at the tables near them were dumbfounded.
The lobby gradually became quiet, except for the voice of Han Zhengtai reporting the name of the dish.
Han Zhengtai actually only had a short paragraph, but it didn't prevent him from entering the library to search. Seeing that everyone was happy to listen, he didn't mind saying a few more words.
"How about it, do you trust me now?"
Han Zhengtai looked at the child with a smile and asked.
The child was chubby, and he looked like a little glutton. Just hearing Han Zhengtai say a few dishes, his mouth was full of saliva, and he nodded again and again when he heard Han Zhengtai ask him.
"You have eaten all of these!"
There were no tables and chairs in this era, so kneeling was practiced. The child stood up from the futon and walked to Han Zhengtai's side, looking at him with sparkling eyes.
The young man saw that his younger brother was coaxed away by a bite, and a touch of embarrassment flashed across his face.
But to be honest, after listening to the names of the dishes Han Zhengtai said, he couldn't help but salivate a little.
"Roughly the same!"
Han Zhengtai thought about it, except for those protected animals that he couldn't eat, he had eaten most of them.
"Wow!"
Hearing what Han Zhengtai said, the admiration in the child's eyes immediately deepened.
For a glutton, isn't the most powerful thing about how much delicious food the other party has eaten?
"This is really amazing!"
"There are so many dishes, how many places do you have to go to eat!"
"Hearing what he said, I feel that the food in Furonglou is just mediocre!"
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Because of Han Zhengtai's remarks, heated discussions erupted in the lobby of the restaurant.
Although they have never eaten those dishes, and many of them have never even heard of them, they all have a feeling of ignorance after listening to them.
"Brother, I made you laugh at my little brother's stubbornness."
Seeing his younger brother pestering Han Zhengtai to ask questions, the young man was a little embarrassed, so he got up and came to Han Zhengtai's desk to apologize to him.
"Children, it's time to be curious, so it's not really naughty."
Han Zhengtai waved his hand. He had seen too many brats. Although the kid in front of him was a bit arrogant at first, he wouldn't be so narrow-minded and care about a kid.
"Brother Hong, let's go."
The boy didn't want to disturb Han Zhengtai's meal, so he was going to take his brother away.
"I'm not leaving, I'm not leaving, I want to eat delicious food, these are not delicious!"
But obviously the teenager underestimated the temptation of delicious food to the child, the child hugged Han Zhengtai and refused to leave, pestering him to talk about the taste of those delicious food.
"If you don't leave, then I will keep you here!"
The young man gave the child a cold look, obviously not planning to spoil him.
"Well……"
The child was so aggrieved that he could hang an oil can on his mouth, but he was obviously still afraid of the boy, so he stood up in aggrieved manner, and walked back to his seat in a step-by-step manner.
The boy said goodbye to Han Zhengtai, and then sat down in his seat.
"Master, look at that kid is still looking at you eagerly!"
Han Zhong was amused by the child's appearance, and couldn't help but whispered in front of Han Zhengtai.
Han Zhengtai glanced back, smiled and shook his head. He didn't expect this kid to be so casual, and he hadn't been lured by food, but just the name of the dish would attract him to follow him.
I also feel sorry for the other party's elder brother. It's not easy to keep such a little greedy ghost in check and prevent him from being abducted.
The restaurant caused such a big disturbance because of Han Zhengtai, so it is impossible for the shopkeeper not to hear it. Han Zhengtai's words have caused Rongfulou's reputation to drop a lot. Even if Fu Lou is placed in a place like the capital, it must be among the best.
But what Han Zhengtai said made everyone feel like they were sitting in a well and looking at the sky, like a frog at the bottom of a well.
The reason why they think this Rongfu Building is good is because they haven't eaten many delicious food outside.
If you can eat it, what is this Rongfulou worth?
Of course, they misunderstood what Han Zhengtai meant. In this era, there are not many names of dishes that Han Zhengtai just mentioned. If Han Zhengtai doesn’t make these dishes, it will be hundreds or even thousands of years before they have a chance. I got it.
The level of Rongfu Building is still top-notch in terms of this era.
The shopkeeper of the restaurant didn't like Han Zhengtai, but the other party was a customer after all, and his accent was from the capital. Who knew what it was, so he could only keep his dislike in his heart and didn't dare to trouble Han Zhengtai. .
Han Zhengtai didn't have many other thoughts. The name of this dish was just to amuse children.
After finishing his meal, he was ready to pay the bill and sell recipes.
"Shopkeeper, I have a few recipes here, I don't know if you are interested."
Han Zhengtai asked Han Zhong to settle the bill and discuss it with the shopkeeper.
"Is it the name of the dish you just mentioned?"
The shopkeeper of Rongfulou was not smiling. It is undeniable that the names of the dishes were very attractive after being told by Han Zhengtai, but if he was asked to buy these recipes, he would not be willing.
Not to mention his sense of dislike for Han Zhengtai, it is impossible for him to buy the recipe just because of the ingredients in this recipe.
First of all, there is pork in this recipe. You must know that the pigs in this era have not been roasted, and because of the breed, the pork has a very strong smell, so it is called cheap meat.
Pork is only eaten by the people at the bottom. It is impossible for meat made from such ingredients to be served on the tables of aristocratic families.
Secondly, the ingredients such as bear's paw and deer tail whitebait are either very precious and hard to find, or they are not local ingredients.
Such a recipe, although precious and rare, is not suitable for the needs of restaurants.
"Unnecessary!"
Just as Han Zhengtai wanted to explain that it was not the name of the dish he had just reported, he heard that the shopkeeper directly refused.
Chapter 22 Rejection
"Our Furong Building has its own signature dishes, and we don't plan to add more dishes at will. If the guest officials want to sell recipes, please go to another restaurant."
Han Zhengtai looked at the shopkeeper of Furonglou, and swallowed what he was going to explain. He didn't ignore the disdain and disgust towards himself that flashed in the shopkeeper's eyes.
The reason why he chose Rongfulou was because the other party has the reputation of being the number one restaurant in the area. He thought that if he gave the recipe in his hand to the other party, firstly, the other party should know the goods and sell them at a good price. I also don't want the recipe to be buried.
Just because of the shopkeeper's attitude, Han Zhengtai's thoughts were immediately dispelled.
This Qinghe County restaurant is not limited to the Rongfulou family, so he will not hang himself on this tree.
"Since the shopkeeper has no intentions, that's all."
Han Zhengtai didn't say much, he turned around and took Han Zhong and the others to leave.
"Young master, please stop!"
A young man in white shirt listened to what Han Zhengtai and the shopkeeper had said. Seeing Han Zhengtai and his party leaving, he hurriedly chased them out.
"The shopkeeper is Liu Yuanbo, the young owner of Yingfulou."
The waiter next to the shopkeeper of Rongfulou looked at the back of Liu Yuanbo leaving, with a hint of worry in his eyes, and reminded: "He must be chasing after him to buy the recipe in that person's hand, will it do anything to us? threaten?"
Ying Fu Lou is also a famous restaurant in Qinghe County. Although it has always been suppressed by Rong Fu Lou, there is still a competitive relationship between the two restaurants.
"Hmph, don't worry."
The shopkeeper of Rongfulou sneered, and said mockingly: "The recipe is useless! It's just a waste of money if you buy it!"
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"Brother, why don't we buy that white-faced scholar's recipe!" Li Hongcai begged, tugging on Li Xiuwen's sleeve.
The kid who talked to Han Zhengtai before was named Li Hongcai. The two brothers came to the counter to check out after eating, and listened to what Han Zhengtai and Furong Fulou shopkeeper had said. He has been coveting the recipe Han Zhengtai said for a long time. If he buys the recipe, he can eat whatever he wants.
"Follow me first."
Li Xiuwen thought about it, but he didn't refuse. He paid for the meal, and brought Li Hongcai out of the restaurant.
...
"Young master, please stop!"
Han Zhengtai's speed was not fast. Liu Yuanbo stopped people on the street.
"Ah you are?"
Han Zhengtai looked at Liu Yuanbo in front of him with a puzzled expression.
Who is this person?
"This is Liu Yuanbo. I heard the young master talking to the shopkeeper in the restaurant just now. I knew that the young master wanted to sell recipes. That's why I caught up with you and asked about it."
Liu Yuanbo explained the purpose of his visit, bowed his hands, and apologized to Han Zhengtai: "If there is something abrupt, I invite you, Mr. Haihan."
After hearing the other party's intentions, Han Zhengtai raised his eyebrows. The buyer took the initiative to find him, but he saved himself to look for it.
After a few simple greetings, Han Zhengtai went straight to the topic and asked, "Mr. Liu, does your family run a restaurant?"
"I do run a restaurant in my family, but I don't know what kind of recipes the young master sells. Is it possible for me to see it first?" Liu Yuanbo saw that Han Zhengtai was straightforward and did not beat around the bush. He proposed to look at the dishes first, and then discuss further.
Han Zhengtai nodded. It is necessary to look at the food first, and then there is a need for further discussion.
"This is fine, but does Mr. Liu have a place to cook?" Han Zhengtai asked.
He already has an idea for the recipe in his mind, but he lives in an inn now, so it's a bit inconvenient to cook here, so let's see if Liu Yuanbo can provide a place to cook.
Chapter 23 Brine Shrimp
"How about going to the restaurant next?" Liu Yuanbo asked Han Zhengtai for his opinion.
Liu Yuanbo can also take people home, but they are not familiar with each other after all, and he is worried that Han Zhengtai will have concerns in his heart.
But restaurants are different. Restaurants are considered public places, and Han Zhengtai doesn't have to worry about taking them by force.
Moreover, at this time, the meal time has passed, and it happens that the back kitchen can be freed up for Han Zhengtai to use.
"Go to the restaurant? Yes!" Han Zhengtai nodded. Such an arrangement is the best.
Both of them are activists, and they were ready to set off for Yingfulou immediately after discussing it properly.
"My lord, wait a moment. I'm also interested in your recipe. I don't know if you mind going with me next time?"
Li Xiuwen brought Li Hongcai out of the restaurant and chased after him.
He just listened to all the conversation between Han Zhengtai and Liu Yuanbo. With such excitement, even if he didn't want to join in, Li Hongcai would not agree to it.
Han Zhengtai looked at Li Xiuwen in front of him and frowned. He had noticed it when he was in the restaurant just now. This person's face seemed a little weird.
Looking at it at a close distance under the sunlight, this weird feeling is even more obvious.
Seeing that Han Zhengtai didn't speak, Li Xiuwen thought he was unwilling, and couldn't help feeling a little regretful in his heart.
"I do not mind."
Han Zhengtai came back to his senses, shook his head and responded.
Naturally, he has no objection to the increase in buyers. After all, the more people compete to buy, the more his recipes can be sold at a high price!
"Since this young master also has an opinion, let's come together."
Listening to Li Xiuwen's words, Liu Yuanbo's complexion turned dark immediately. Han Zhengtai, the seller, hopes to have a competitor, but he, the buyer, doesn't want it!
It's just that Han Zhengtai said he didn't mind, and he couldn't stop him. If Han Zhengtai was annoyed and stopped going to the restaurant, the loss outweighed the gain.
"Then interrupt!"
Seeing that both of them agreed, Li Xiuwen couldn't help showing a smile.
"Hee hee! You can eat delicious food!"
Li Hongwen jumped around and clapped his hands beside Li Xiuwen, looking very happy.
There is a distance between Yingfu Building and Rongfu Building. Although Liu Yuanbo has a carriage, the carriage is too small to accommodate so many people, so the last group of people walked for half an hour before arriving.
It was already past the meal time, and there were almost no customers in the restaurant, only a group of waiters were left cleaning.
"Young master, you're back." Seeing Liu Yuanbo put the towel on his shoulders, Xiao Er immediately came forward to meet him.
Liu Yuanbo's father was in poor health. He couldn't hold on any longer and fell ill. As the eldest son, Liu Yuanbo took over the restaurant.
It's just that the old customers of the restaurant came to Yingfulou because of his father's face. Seeing that the old shopkeeper was no longer in the restaurant, the old customers gradually stopped coming.
Seeing that the business of the restaurant is deteriorating day by day, Liu Yuanbo's heart is also burning with anxiety. He knows that if a restaurant wants to keep customers, it is not enough to rely on human favors. This is the closing day of Ying Fu Lou
If the restaurant wants to develop in his hands, it must find a dish that can retain customers with its taste.
Rongfu Lou's dishes are excellent. Liu Yuanbo basically goes to their house to eat these days, just to learn Buddhist scriptures.
Today, when he heard Han Zhengtai reporting the name of the dishes in the restaurant, he had paid attention to Han Zhengtai at that time, and then he heard Han Zhengtai said that he would sell the recipes. Then he wanted to drag Han Zhengtai away.
Fortunately, the shopkeeper of Rongfulou was not interested in Han Zhengtai, so he was given a chance.
"This is the restaurant in the lower part of the restaurant. Please invite some of you!"
Liu Yuanbo led several people into the restaurant.
Han Zhengtai looked around for a while. The size of this restaurant is not smaller than that of Rongfulou. If he sells the recipes to this restaurant, he won't be able to bury those recipes in his hands.
"Take us to the back kitchen." Han Zhengtai said directly.
"The kitchen is here."
Liu Yuanbo led the people around the counter, came to the back door, walked through a corridor, and entered a small courtyard.
This small courtyard is where the back kitchen is located.
The small courtyard is not big. There is a main room on the front. This main room is connected by three rooms, where the kitchen is located. There are several side rooms on the left and right sides, where the ingredients are stored and the restaurant staff live.
Liu Yuanbo led people into the kitchen, only to see two or three apprentices cleaning the kitchen, and two chefs sitting at a low table to rest.
"Young master!"
Seeing Liu Yuanbo bring people in, everyone in the kitchen stopped what they were doing and greeted respectfully.
It can be seen that although Liu Yuanbo's young boss has just taken office, the people below are very respectful to him.
"Uncle Liu, Uncle Li."
Liu Yuanbo has a very respectful attitude towards the two chefs, and he does not have the arrogance of the superiors. This actually made Han Zhengtai feel a lot better about Liu Yuanbo.
"Who is this……"
Liu Yuanbo looked at Han Zhengtai and was stunned. He hadn't asked the other party's name on the road just now.
"My surname is Han."
Han Zhengtai did not directly say his name.
I still don't know if the deal will be successful or not. Even if it is, it will be a one-shot deal, and they don't need to get involved too much after the sale is over.
"Young Master Han."
Liu Yuanbo was kind and good, and without asking for his name, he introduced to the two chefs: "This Mr. Han has a recipe in his hand, so I specially invited him to come and make this recipe."
When the two chefs heard this, they showed guilty expressions.
If it weren't for their limited ability to develop new dishes and keep customers, Liu Yuan's well-mannered young owner wouldn't have gone to other restaurants to inquire about news.
"Mr. Han, I don't know what kind of recipes you want to sell. I have a lot of ingredients in the back kitchen. If there are any shortages, I can ask people to buy them immediately." Liu Yuanbo looked at Han Zhengtai and asked.
Han Zhengtai was not in a hurry to answer. He had almost decided on the type of dishes, Yangzhou cuisine, in the center of Furonglou just now.
It’s just that Yangzhou cuisine is a cuisine, and there are dozens or even hundreds of dishes in it. It is impossible for Han Zhengtai to sell all of them. The specifics have to be based on what ingredients Liu Yuanbo has in the back kitchen, and then pick a few from these dishes. .
Han Zhengtai walked around the back kitchen, figured out all the ingredients and seasonings in it, and already had an idea in his mind.
There is no pork in the back kitchen, so the two most eye-catching dishes in Han Zhengtai's heart, braised lion's head and braised pork, can't be served, which is a pity.
"I have several dishes here, let's make one for you to taste." Han Zhengtai looked at Liu Yuanbo and said.
Of course, it is impossible to sell only one piece, but there must be a stepping stone first.
"Then the back kitchen will be handed over to Mr. Han."
Liu Yuanbo tactfully led the people away. Li Hongcai wanted to watch Han Zhengtai cook, but stayed in the kitchen and was unwilling to leave, but was dragged out of the kitchen by Li Xiuwen with one hand.
Han Zuo, Han You, and Han Zhong didn't leave. They were the servants of the Han family, so Han Zhengtai naturally didn't need to shy away from them.
After everyone left, Han Zhong closed the kitchen door. He looked at Han Zhengtai in horror: "Master, when will you know how to cook?"
"I can't do it, but you can!"
The original owner really doesn't know how to cook. Although Han Zhengtai can eat, his level is only average, and he doesn't know much about complicated dishes.
But it doesn't matter if he can't cook, Han Zhong's mother is the cook in the kitchen, and he has been helping in the kitchen since he was a child, so he can cook.
Han Zhengtai knows the recipes, as long as Han Zhong does what he says, he will be able to get the dishes out of the way.
"Master, I can cook a few dishes, but this restaurant may not be interested in my skills." Han Zhong scratched his head and said in embarrassment.
Wouldn't it be embarrassing to put his craftsmanship in this big restaurant?
"Don't think too much, do as the young master says." Han Zhengtai said confidently as he patted Han Zhong on the head.
"Yes, young master."
Han Zhong was a little flustered at first, but seeing Han Zhengtai's appearance, he gradually calmed down.
"Then young master, what am I going to do now?" Han Zhong completely obeyed Han Zhengtai's orders.
"You should deal with these shrimps first."
Han Zhengtai told Han Zhongxia how to deal with it, and then beckoned to Han Zuo, asking him to lean over and let him buy some seasonings.
"Master, are these medicinal materials?" Han Zuo widened his eyes after hearing this, and looked at Han Zhengtai in confusion.
Can these herbs also be used for cooking?
"sure!"
Han Zhengtai raised his eyebrows. Although the seasonings such as star anise and cinnamon had been discovered, they were not used in cooking, but were used as medicinal materials.
"I noticed it on the way here just now. There is a pharmacy near this street. Just go there to buy it." Han Zhengtai handed the purse to Han Zuo and asked him to buy it.
The reason why he didn't go in directly on the way here just now is because Han Zhengtai kept a hand. These materials are the key to these recipes. The transaction has not yet started, so naturally he cannot be exposed.
"Yes, young master."
Han Zuo looked at their few silver taels, gritted his teeth, took them, opened the door and left.
Whether Han Zhengtai can successfully sell the cookbook this time is unknown to them right now, but they are willing to take a gamble with him!
Han Zuo was very fast, and soon came back with the materials Han Zhengtai explained. Fortunately, these things are very common medicinal materials and the price is not expensive, which made him feel less distressed.
Han Zuo's seasoning has been bought, and Han Zhong's preparations have been done, and he is ready to start cooking now.
The dish that Han Zhengtai is going to make is brine shrimp. The brine shrimp is bright red in color, tender in texture and delicious in taste. It is one of the famous cold dishes in Yangzhou.
It is most suitable to use this dish as a stepping stone.
Chapter 24: Food Test
The recipe for brine shrimp is also very simple. It is a boiled dish, but the key lies in the seasoning.
Because the shrimp has a fishy smell, if there is no seasoning to remove the fishy smell, then the taste of the shrimp is not fresh and sweet, but fresh and fishy.
How to remove the fishy smell from shrimp without losing its own taste is still an unsolved problem for chefs in this era.
Because these seasonings that can remove fishy smell are only used as medicinal materials, no one has thought of putting them into food.
"Boil the water, put onion, ginger, star anise, rice wine, and then put the prawns. Be careful not to overcook them. Take out the prawns when they turn red."
Han Zhong strictly followed Han Zhengtai's instructions, and the brine shrimp came out of the pot in a short while.
Han Zhengtai then prepared a ginger vinegar sauce based on the existing seasoning, and the dish was considered complete.
"Come and have a taste."
Han Zhengtai asked Han Zuo and Han You to come and try.
Han Zuo and Han You naturally wouldn't refuse, and they gathered around the pot and tried the dishes directly.
"Hmm! Delicious!"
Han Zuo and the others had also eaten shrimp before, but they couldn't get used to the fishy smell. They thought they would also taste the fishy smell this time, but who knew, they didn't at all!
Not only is it not fishy, but it has a sweet smell.
"Young master, it's delicious!" Han Zhong and the others don't know how to comment, and they can only say one thing is delicious after tossing and turning.
Just by looking at their expressions, you can tell that this dish has definitely conquered them.
Looking at their reactions, Han Zhengtai felt confident.
Let Han Zhong put the shrimp on a plate, Han Zuo and Han You went to open the door, and let Liu Yuanbo and others who were waiting outside come in to try the dishes.
Liu Yuanbo and others re-entered the kitchen out of curiosity.
"Is this shrimp?"
Li Hongcai looked at the bright red shrimp on the table, and his white and tender face immediately wrinkled into a bun.
He waited for so long, but he didn't expect Han Zhengtai to cook a dish of shrimp.
He has also eaten this shrimp, but he doesn't like the taste.
Li Xiuwen glanced at it. Although he didn't show it, he didn't have any interest in trying dishes. It can be seen that, like Li Hongcai, he doesn't like shrimp as an ingredient.
"Try it?"
Han Zhengtai looked at the crowd and said.
Han Zhong's level is limited, so the presentation is not very good-looking, but this is not the most important thing, the important thing is that the taste is good.
The restaurant will naturally solve the matter of setting up the table afterwards. "Then you're welcome!"
Liu Yuanbo couldn't wait a long time ago. When Han Zhengtai opened his mouth, he couldn't wait to take out the chopsticks from the chopstick holder and try it.
"Hmm~"
Although Liu Yuanbo was impatient, he didn't gobble it up. After eating the shrimp, he closed his eyes and savored it slowly.
"The meat is firm and full of elasticity. It doesn't have the fishy smell of river prawns, but has a slight sweetness..."
Liu Yuanbo slowly opened his eyes. His eyes were full of disbelief. He looked at Han Zhengtai and asked, "This, is this really a shrimp?"
It's not that he has never eaten this boiled shrimp, but the shrimp meat is very soft after being boiled, not like this kind of Q-bomb at all, and most importantly, the fishy smell on the shrimp has been completely removed, Han Zhengtai How on earth did he do it? !
"Of course it's shrimp."
Han Zhengtai was noncommittal, and put the ginger vinegar sauce in front of him: "You can also dip it in the sauce."
Liu Yuanbo picked up another one and ate it with ginger vinegar sauce, which has a special flavor.
"Two masters, come and taste it too."
Liu Yuanbo stepped aside and asked the two main restaurant chefs behind him to try the dishes.
The two looked calm after eating, but if you look closely, you can see the shock and ecstasy in their pupils. They nodded cryptically to Liu Yuanbo.
Liu Yuanbo had an idea in his mind, no matter what, he must find a way to buy the recipe of today's dish!
"Is it really that delicious?"
Li Hongcai didn't want to try it at first, but he couldn't bear the reactions of Liu Yuanbo and others, and because of his curiosity, he couldn't help but tugged on Li Xiuwen's sleeve and said, "Brother, I want to eat, I want to eat too!"
"I'll try it first."
Li Xiuwen thought about it, picked up a shrimp, hesitated, but still put it in his mouth.
The expected fishy smell did not appear, but a faint fresh and sweet smell.
After just one sip, Li Xiuwen fell in love with this taste.
This is the charm of this dish to make a person who doesn't like shrimp like to eat shrimp.
"Brother, brother, and me!"
Li Hongcai pulled Li Xiuwen's sleeve and called out anxiously. If it wasn't for the fact that he was too short to reach the chopsticks on the table, he would have eaten by himself.
Li Xiuwen took a plate and put two prawns in it for him to eat by himself.
Li Hongcai didn't pay much attention, so he obediently ate.
There were no more than twenty prawns in a plate, and they were wiped out by everyone in a short while.
Taking a panoramic view of everyone's expressions, a smile appeared on the corner of Han Zhengtai's lips.
It's good to be satisfied with the food, so that his recipes can be sold at a good price!