Chapter eight hundred and forty-six go to sea, grab potatoes
There seems to be no need to talk nonsense about how to make potatoes delicious.
Roast it, stir-fry it, stew it with beef... no matter how you cook it, it's always delicious.
However, it is a bit difficult for everyone who faces Tudou for the first time.
"Sir, this thing was delivered to your house first. Do you know how to do it?" Lao Zhu asked curiously.
Zhang Chengtian immediately said: "Your Majesty, my father has never made it. I wanted to try it, but he refused, saying that he won't let me waste the food he worked so hard to get... I haven't eaten it. What if it doesn't taste good?
Your hard work is not in vain."
Several people's eyes fell on Zhang Ximeng. Is it delicious or not?
Zhang Ximeng could only say: "This thing looks similar to yam. I can just cook it. It's not difficult."
Zhang Chengtian still didn't believe it, "Father, I think this thing is more like a radish. How about making soup for it?"
Before he could finish speaking, Lao Zhu gave him a fist and said, "Smelly boy, stop talking nonsense. Your father is willing to cook. Hurry up and get ready to burn firewood!"
Zhang Chengtian hesitated for a moment, but Zhu Yuanzhang kicked him directly.
Why are you wasting your time? You don’t know that Mr. Zhang’s cooking skills are amazing!
To be honest, Zhang Chengtian and the others didn't know yet, including Xia Zhifeng. She had heard that Zhang Ximeng should be able to cook, but she was not lucky enough to have tasted it.
After all, a man who is a master is not willing to cook easily.
But today there is no way to avoid it.
Zhang Ximeng had no choice but to do it himself. He got ten kilograms of potatoes, washed them and peeled them, used the big ones to make shredded potatoes, roasted the small ones, and ate beef stew in medium and small sizes!
When Master Zhang picked up the kitchen knife and saw potato shreds as thin as hair flowing out from his fingertips, the kids were stunned.
OMG!
This is too powerful!
Zhang Chengtian's face quickly fell, and he seemed to realize something.
Since my father is so good at cooking, what kind of delicious food can I find in the world? Just let my father cook at home. But he is obviously dreaming, and Zhang Ximeng will not cook specially for him.
In other words, how big of a face do you need to invite Grand Master Zhang?
Today’s meal is for the sake of potatoes, otherwise Zhu Yuanzhang’s ancestors and grandsons combined wouldn’t be enough!
Sure enough, just look at the spices Zhang Ximeng threw into the pot. Not to mention stewed potatoes, even if he threw leather boots in, the aroma would be overflowing.
Soon, Zhang Ximeng quickly blanched the beef in the pot, stir-fried it, then added water and simmered it for half an hour. On the other side, he had wrapped the small potatoes in Su leaves and put them on the charcoal fire.
This is also a little trick. The small potatoes are easy to cook, and the outside is wrapped with Su leaves, which can also add a little flavor.
Soon the potatoes were ripe. Zhang Ximeng took them out with a shovel and pulled apart the burnt leaves on the outside. Suddenly, a rich aroma hit his face.
There were mostly children present, so how could they bear this?
Zhang Chengtian reached out directly, but unfortunately, someone was faster than him. Xia Zhifeng quickly grabbed a small potato, put it to his mouth, blew it twice, and stuffed it in.
I bet she is also a foodie!
"Delicious! So delicious!"
Hearing what she said, Zhang Chengtian became even more impatient. He quickly grabbed one and stuffed it into his mouth.
People who eat it often may not realize it, but the potatoes are soft, mellow, and have a burnt taste, which is definitely a rare treat.
Zhang Chengtian's eyes widened. He had opened the door to a new world. It was indeed delicious!
"Dad, I'm thinking that I can eat this every day!"
Zhang Ximeng just snorted lightly. Potatoes were indeed good, but they were far from enough to be eaten every day, especially not as a staple food.
"Stop talking nonsense, help me bring the dipping sauce...and don't just eat it by yourself, there is also His Royal Highness!"
Zhang Chengtian rolled his eyelids. With Senior Sister Xia here, how can he still make the little emperor's grandson suffer?
Sure enough, Xia Zhifeng carefully peeled the potatoes, and then handed a piece of potato the size of an egg to Zhu Xiongying.
"Eat it!"
Zhu Xiongying took it, his little eyes were full of expectation, he really wanted to try it...but the little guy turned his head and handed the first potato to Ma Sanbao.
"Try it, your father and the others spent a lot of effort to get it back."
Not only did it take a lot of effort, it cost one's life.
But what moved Ma Sanbao was that Zhu Xiongying actually thought about him. This potato was sweeter than honey, so delicious that it was so delicious to his heart.
Watching Ma Sanbao swallow the potatoes, Zhu Xiongying turned around and saw the teacher giving him another potato.
"It's your turn this time."
Zhu Xiongying was stunned for a moment and rushed towards Zhu Yuanzhang.
"Grandpa Huang, you eat too!"
Zhu Yuanzhang took it with a smile and said, "My dear grandson, why don't you eat it?"
"The next one, the next one is mine."
Zhu Xiongying took it and was about to stuff it into his mouth when he noticed Zhang Ximeng who had been busy. He quickly walked to Zhang Ximeng with his short legs.
"Grandpa Taishi, yours!"
Zhang Ximeng took the warm baked potatoes and couldn't help but glare at Zhang Chengtian and Xia Zhifeng, "Look, a disciple and a son are not as sensible as His Highness. You guys are so disappointing!"
Xia Zhifeng just lowered her head and smiled, she was not afraid of Zhang Ximeng's blame.
In fact, after following the teacher for a while, Xia Zhifeng already knew that Zhang Ximeng was informal and would not care about such things at all.
But Zhu Xiongying can think of it, which proves that this kid is indeed good.
It’s good to have elders in your heart.
Zhang Chengtian is not too afraid. This is not my home court. Why do I perform so well?
Leave the opportunity to the grandson and see the little guy perform well, maybe the master will be happier!
Look, in order to make the emperor and his grandson look more sensible, I even slandered myself. It’s really not easy!
A few small potatoes are definitely not enough for Zhu Xiongying.
The real big dish came quickly.
This pot of beef and potatoes made several people dumbfounded.
Including Lao Zhu!
He had known for a long time that Zhang Ximeng was an excellent cook.
Back then, if you wanted to have a full stomach, you had to rely on Queen Ma, but if you wanted to eat well, you had to count on Zhang Ximeng.
When it comes to cooking, in addition to talent, you also need to pay attention to inheritance.
When Queen Ma was a child, she was from a relatively well-off family, so what she was best at was making flatbreads and noodles, mainly to make them delicious and filling.
But for someone like Zhang Ximeng, whose family is barely considered famous, the food he has eaten and cooked is certainly different.
I had known Zhang Ximeng's cooking skills in the early years, but this dish has completely proved Zhang Ximeng's skill, and he will never grow old.
Braised beef with potatoes was at best a home-cooked dish in later generations, and most people could make it, but whether it could be done well or not depends on your level.
Zhang Ximeng chose veal, and it was also the brisket, which is the most tender.
Since Beiping has been transporting cattle and sheep southward on a large scale, there is no shortage of beef in Yingtian.
But it’s not easy to be so new and tender.
The best beef is stewed till it is soft and delicious. Paired with the potato pieces that have been oiled in advance, the flavor is instantly full. Zhang Ximeng also added some more ginger juice to increase the spiciness and open up the taste buds.
Everyone couldn't wait to start eating.
Zhang Chengtian first picked up a piece of potato. The potato piece soaked up with soup was completely different from the roasted potato. It was so soft and mellow. When you took a bite, you almost flew to the clouds.
"Dad, you can always be a chef!"
At this time, Xia Zhifeng, Zhu Xiongying, and Lao Zhu each took a piece. It was not only potatoes, but also beef. They were all delicious.
Everyone praised in unison. Zhang Ximeng took a spoonful of broth and poured it on the rice.
"Lord, do you want to give it a try?"
Lao Zhu couldn't wait to imitate Zhang Ximeng and gave himself a spoonful of broth and two pieces of beef.
The aroma of rice, the aroma of meat, and the excellent taste of potatoes are a perfect combination.
After just one bite, Lao Zhu was completely addicted. He couldn't wait to stuff it into his mouth, and soon half of the bowl of rice was gone. Lao Zhu quickly added another spoonful of broth to himself, and then said: "Sir, you
If every household can eat this, what does it mean?"
What else could it be?
Everyone has potato-roasted beef, so you should ask Emperor Suizongyu about it!
However, Zhang Ximeng still told Zhu Yuanzhang seriously, "I'm afraid it won't matter even in the prosperous age of Hongwu or the Han and Tang Dynasties."
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded heavily, then touched Zhu Xiongying's head, "Did you hear that? This is your goal!"
Zhu Xiongying, who was eating fiercely with his head down, had no idea how big a burden had fallen on his shoulders.
The little guy really cares about Ma Sanbao. He is the most honest and there is no one to take care of him. What if he is hungry?
But in fact Zhu Xiongying worried about it in vain, Ma Sanbao ate more than anyone else.
Although he has been eating beef and mutton since he was a child, he has never tasted such delicious dishes. God’s food is nothing more than that!
Zhu Yuanzhang personally served him rice and dishes, smiling brightly and encouraging him constantly.
"A good boy, if you can eat, drink, and be strong, you will definitely be a tiger general in the future!"
Ma Sanbao was startled for a moment, then said: "As a tiger general, I will open up thousands of miles of territory for the Ming Dynasty!"
"Well said!"
Lao Zhu became more and more happy, what a good child!
Worth cultivating!
A chopstick of potato shreds as a reward!
Everyone had a wonderful meal, and even Xia Zhifeng performed beyond his level and ate twice as much.
It's good this time, no one doubts whether the potatoes are delicious anymore... But the next question comes again, they can't just eat it! Queen Ma hasn't tasted it yet, and there is also Prince Zhu Biao, and by the way, Jiang
Neither does Nan. The third and fourth children of the Zhang family are now able to eat, so they should all have a share.
There are also those princes and princesses, Sun Yan and other important officials in the court, and Xu Da and other distinguished military officials... it seems that they all should have a share.
By the way, Zhang Chengtian still plans to eat it every day, can he agree to it?
Everyone is watching with eager eyes and salivating.
But Zhu Xiongying cried, he only harvested so little, gave it to this, gave it to that...how could he save seeds!
Except for Queen Ma and Jiang Nan, no one else can do it, including Zhu Biao. If you want to eat it, wait until next year!
The emperor and grandson were anxious, and Zhu Yuanzhang had no choice but to agree.
But the problem is the foodie’s heart, which can’t be stopped.
Zhang Xiang cooked it himself, and His Majesty planted it with his own hands. Everyone who tasted it praised it. What kind of dragon liver and phoenix marrow is this?
If we can't get it from the emperor, can't we think of other ways?
"Let's go to sea and grab potatoes!"
Who would have thought that a mere potato would become the reason to go to sea!
(End of chapter)
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