Chapter 65: The Taste of Soothing the Soul
When he saw the food actually being served, even though it was some dishes that he was not familiar with, it at least meant that this place was indeed a restaurant that connected countless worlds as the message said.
After just experiencing several thrilling experiences and coming out of the ice and snow, Hu Zhou was really hungry.
After pouring a glass of water using a strange device like a water dispenser, he was waiting for the food to be served. It was just the right time to add a plate of braised food.
It also shows that Zhao Youqian has been running a restaurant for a while, and his eyes have been trained to know what diners need most at the moment.
Although this is an inconspicuous ability, sometimes whether customers come back again and how they evaluate your store are reflected in these inconspicuous things.
Of course, restaurants still have to speak for themselves after all, otherwise there wouldn’t be so many popular fly restaurants and roadside stalls.
The stack of braised vegetables placed in front of Hu Zhou had a rich sauce color and a rather restrained aroma, but there was a crystal luster flowing on it that could not be ignored.
It seems to be whetting his appetite!
Swallowing his saliva, this young scholar with a Confucian demeanor, even though he was hungry, still had his own speed and rhythm.
After arranging the chopsticks and bowl, he picked up a lotus root slice. He looked at it first to make sure that the faint crystal light was not his imagination, and then he put it into his mouth with a hint of hesitation.
'this!!'
The light of the sun and moon seemed to burst out from his eyes, almost making the entire Zhutian Restaurant light up for a moment. Even Zhao Youqian, who had been making food, was also alarmed, but after taking a look, he found that it was Hu Zhou who was responsible. Read more.
People who can come to Zhutian Xiaoguan more or less have two brushes, but there is nothing strange about their eyes shining like light bulbs.
Lowering his head and continuing to cook the replica soy sauce, Zhao Youqian acted nonchalantly, but that didn't mean that the young man who called himself Hu Zhou would calm down so easily.
'It's such a strong umami flavor. I can taste the entangled flavors of several spices in it, but the sweetness of the lotus root slices has not been destroyed at all, with a crispy and waxy texture. Is this really a dish that humans can make? '
‘Even the legendary imperial chef is probably out of reach, right?!’
The young scholar who originally had some doubts about the existence of this place finally began to accept Zhutian Xiaoguan, but he had more doubts in his heart.
Who built such a place, and why was he chosen to be a diner here?
I was puzzled in my heart, but the chopsticks in my hands never stopped for a moment.
After tasting the lotus root slices, it was the bean skin, and then the beef. The taste of each stewed vegetable seemed to come from the same place, but they were all different.
It's like an ocean made of marinade, inhabited by all kinds of creatures.
Hu Zhou couldn't stop. When he came to his senses, the plate in front of him had been swept away.
There are still traces of marinade on the corners of my mouth.
Even though he was forgetful about tasting, he still maintained his own rhythm and was quite elegant.
But just eating up the pile of braised vegetables still made him feel a little embarrassed, and there was a trace of embarrassed blush on his face.
At this time, a strong aroma of soy sauce slowly wafted out, causing his expression to change and he stood up in shock.
“This smells like this!”
"This taste is exactly what I'm looking for!"
Arriving at the kitchen in disbelief, Zhao Youqian was seen swinging an iron spoon and constantly stirring the black liquid in the iron pot. There were ingredients whose original appearance was floating in it, but a fragrant smell was already floating around.
Gently stirring the ingredients being cooked, Zhao Youqian looked at Hu Zhou in surprise, dressed as a scholar.
"Then your family conditions are not bad. If you can have such a taste..."
"I used pears and peaches to cook it together."
Instead of using brown sugar, I replaced it with fruit. This is actually similar to the method of making soy sauce for Xian people's barbecue. Zhao Youqian made a change here, also to add the sweetness and fragrance of fruit to the soy sauce flavor of lard noodles. Neutralizes the thick taste of rich lard.
Although it is necessary to release the flavor of lard, it is a matter of when to remove the thick and slightly thick taste so that the mouth can always be balanced.
For this purpose, Zhao Youqian chose fruits and vegetables, including cilantro, green onions, and the like. After the soy sauce was boiled, he would also add some lemon juice.
Because of the addition of these things, even if it is refrigerated, this type of soy sauce can only be stored for about a week, which is still very different from ordinary soy sauce.
Of course, after this kind of soy sauce is brewed, its unique taste is also extremely amazing, especially when making dry or cold dishes, it is a perfect match!
Hearing Zhao Youqian's words, Hu Zhou was slightly startled for a moment, then showed a look that didn't know whether it was sadness or resentment, and then disappeared again.
Realizing this, Zhao Youqian knew that he had mentioned Hu Zhou's sad story, so he smiled a little and said nothing more, focusing on making soy sauce.
Simmer over low heat and stir gently, so that the skin of the fruits and vegetables cannot be broken, but the taste must be completely integrated into the soy sauce. This method is not as casual as it seems, and it also involves a lot of effort from Zhao Yougan.
Finally, half an hour later, the soy sauce was completely boiled. When Zhao Youqian added the lemon juice, a strange fragrance lingered in Zhutian Restaurant.
'It's different, but why is it so familiar again?'
This smell was unfamiliar to Hu Zhou, but there was something extremely familiar to him in the unfamiliar smell, which made him feel confused.
Ignoring the mysterious eater's thoughts, Zhao Youqian began to refine lard.
Good quality fat meat, no more, no less, three liang is enough.
Put the snow-white fat into the cold pot, add a spoonful of water, and simmer over low heat until the fat is oily and the golden oil residue is refined. Zhao Youqian nodded, turned off the heat and placed the noodles. The big bowl was brought over.
A spoonful of lard, a few pieces of golden and crispy oil residue, and a few green chopped green onions.
The seemingly ordinary lard noodles are already served with a strong aroma.
Hu Zhou looked at the noodles as they came up, accompanied by a plate of dried radish and pickled beans, with a look of surprise on his face.
"Don't look at the white noodles. The soy sauce has been placed underneath. If you think the taste is too monotonous, you can use dried radish or pickled beans to make up for it."
Zhao Youqian looked into Hu Zhou's eyes and knew what he was thinking.
He also scooped out a bowl of the half-cooked broth. The soup was already out of flavor and a bit bland, but it was suitable for eating with dishes such as lard noodles.
The dough is translucent, with a hint of crystal lard aroma, garnished with scattered oil residue and chopped green onion, and served with a small bowl of soup stock and attached side dishes.
It seemed that it was just a simple meal for ordinary people, which made Hu Zhou's eyes red for some reason.
Chapter completed!