By the beginning of August, the business of Fengjia Restaurant was getting busier and busier. August, September, and March every year were very busy, even worse than the first spring.
Feng Haitang and Liusu went to Fengjia Restaurant every day. Liusu stayed with Feng Haitang for a while, and gradually figured out the restaurant's business model, and already felt familiar with it. In fact, in all walks of life, as long as you master the rules and habits, it will be easy to do it.
a lot of.
As soon as Nan Jin left, Fengjia Fort started to have fun. Normally when Nan Jin was at home, the maids and servants would be more restrained. After Nan Jin left, the whole Fengjia Fort felt like it was going to explode. Xuanwu returned to Bingyue Palace to handle palace affairs.
Continue to investigate and follow up on the origin and process of the dispute between Ice Moon Palace and Ghost Palace. Xuanbei was ordered to stay in Fengjiabao to protect Liusu. Under his leadership and Mrs. Feng’s excited participation, Fengjiabao was having a carnival day and night.
Zi Ling sometimes did not go to the city with Liusu, but stayed in the castle and mingled with Abi and the others.
Mo Li and Xiao Cui had their lives at stake, and they had to protect Liusu during the day. When night came, they began to go crazy and couldn't control themselves, returning to the happy scene when Liusu had just arrived at Fengjiabao that day.
Haitang jokingly said that Fengjiabao is just a small market street.
Liusu liked this kind of atmosphere very much. One time she stayed at home and Xuanbei and the others played Cuju. The servants and maids were divided into two groups and played for a whole morning. The winning team painted ghost symbols on the faces of the losing team. The losing team started
They were cheating and running around, and some martial artists were flying around Fengjiabao, flying over eaves and climbing walls, causing people to flip over. Their frolics could be heard even at the foot of the mountain.
In such a joyful atmosphere, if she hadn't been pregnant, she would have wanted to participate. No wonder Zi Ling, who was quiet and quiet, followed Abao, Abi and the others to have fun and not miss Shu.
Liusu's pregnancy was much easier than that of ordinary pregnant women. She had no morning sickness or loss of appetite. Except for some slight lethargy, everything was basically normal. Mrs. Feng and Feng Haitang's worries became relieved. After Nan Jin left, everything in Fengjiabao
Back to normal, Feng Haitang and Liusu are in charge of the Fengjia Restaurant and Pharmacy, while Nanjin, the Fengjia Shipping Company, has handed over the stewardship before leaving, and everything is normal. Feng Haitang has never been involved in shipping matters, and his life is very comfortable. He teaches Liusu how to do business.
, the two of them devoted themselves to preparing for the food festival on the eighth day of August.
After Liusu gradually got started in the restaurant business, Feng Haitang slowly tried to let her stand alone. This time at the food festival on the eighth day of August, she gave Liusu the responsibility, and she only gave guidance from the side.
In this food festival, Fengjia Restaurant’s chef Li Xiulan competed, Liusu was in charge, and the dish was Fengcheng’s famous dish - sweet and sour red carp.
The person in charge, the cook and the dishes were sent to the government for approval early in the morning. Feng Haitang has been responsible for food festival related matters in the past. This time it was replaced by Mrs. Feng Su Su. Naturally, there was no problem with the Fengcheng government, and it was soon done.
Passed.
The carp used for cooking is the carp from the Chidan River. This fish grows in the deep water of the Chidan River. It has a golden head and tail, bright scales all over the body, and tender meat. It is a dish that is very suitable for grand banquets. It is both delicious and elegant.
It just represents the status of Fengjia Restaurant in this industry. This dish is also Li Xiulan's specialty. After years of cooking and improvement, it has received rave reviews and is also the signature dish of Fengjia Restaurant.
It is not easy to make this dish. Remove the scales, gills, internal organs and wash the fish. Make straight cuts on the fish body, then lift the knife to open the fish body. Sprinkle refined salt into the fish body for a while.
Marinate, and evenly apply a layer of wet starch paste on the knife edge and the whole body of the fish; pour oil into the frying pan, heat it until it is 70% hot, put the hand-held fish tail into the oil pan, and the knife edge will open immediately.
You need to hold the fish with a spatula to avoid sticking to the pan. Fry for about two minutes. Use the spatula to push the fish to the edge of the pan so that the fish body becomes arched. Fry the fish with its back down for two minutes, then turn it over so that its belly is facing down.
Fry for two minutes, then lay the fish body flat, use a spatula to press the head into the oil and fry for three minutes. Fry for a total of eight minutes. When the fish body is all golden brown, take it out and put it on a plate. Leave a little oil in the wok.
When it is 60% hot, add onion, ginger, minced garlic, vinegar, soy sauce, and sugar. After the clear soup is thickened, thicken it with wet starch, pour a little cooked oil on it, quickly take it out of the pan and sear it on the fish.
The ratio of vinegar to sugar should be appropriate, the taste should be sweet with sourness, and the sweet and sour marinade should be thick but not thick. (Xiaoxiao teaches you a dish, although I copied the recipe from Baidu Auntie. Hehe
!Don’t blame me for being lazy!)
Li Xiulan personally made it for Liusu and Begonia and tried it. Liusu praised it and said it was really delicious. When she made this fish, she used green tea to remove the fishy smell in advance. It is deep and the tea aroma is penetrated. The fish tastes more fresh and tender.
There was no fishy smell at all, and Liusu felt that this was the most delicious dish she had ever tasted.
The food festival competition is divided into morning and afternoon. In the morning competition, a total of 18 chefs from various restaurants in Fengcheng competed in the preliminary round, and three were selected for the finals in the afternoon.
Fengjia Restaurant’s participation in food festivals has always been more important than participation, and Feng Haitang is not a competitive person. However, Yuelai’s Jun Wuhuan challenged Feng Haitang several times, which angered Feng Haitang, so she chose this signature dish in order to win an overwhelming victory.
Sexual victory.
Everything is ready, just waiting for the eighth day of the Lunar New Year for Li Xiulan to show off her skills.
On the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, each restaurant received the list of judges for this food festival.
There are a total of seven referees, Xiu Wang Xiao Wei, Fengcheng Magistrate Guo Yi, three old officials who retired to live in Fengcheng, and Liu Yun and his wife, the most authoritative gourmets in Qiao Village. The seven people make up the team of this food festival.
The judging panel will decide the winner of this food festival by voting.
"Young madam, last month's accounts have been prepared. Please take a look at them." In the Fengjia Restaurant, the shopkeeper sent the accounts into the back building for Liusu to take a look at.
After Liusu took it, Wen Ya said: "Shopkeeper Ling, tomorrow is the food festival competition. Let Sister Xiulan go back early to rest and be prepared. Also, the carp must be the freshest. We will not send people to the port to buy it until early in the morning. Use fresh carp."
The carp that comes ashore are used as ingredients, but the ones sold in the market are not necessarily fresh."
"Yes, Madam, we must be well prepared!" Shopkeeper Ling nodded respectfully. Although this young Madam took office not long ago, she handled things in an orderly and unhurried manner. She has always dealt with several emergencies in the restaurant.
She handled the situation steadily and everyone in the restaurant admired and awed her very much. With Nan Jin's power in front and Su Su's talent behind, it was impossible not to admire her.
Liusu nodded and let him go out, focusing on reading the accounts for the second half of last month. Mo Li was guarding the door, while Xiao Cui brewed a pot of scented tea and brought it in for her.
The aroma of tea filled the room, and Xiao Cui said softly: "Young madam, you don't have to work so hard, it doesn't matter if you take a day. Take a rest and make your favorite chrysanthemum tea!"
"Thank you Xiaocui!" Liusu rubbed his eyebrows, Ziling said that he wanted to see the world, and went to the countryside with Feng Haitang to collect rent. Although Xiaocui is a little pepper with a sharp temper, he is very attentive to others.
"Young Madam, do you think we can win tomorrow?" Xiao Cui propped her head mysteriously and asked Liu Su for first-hand information.
Liusu chuckled and said, "Want to place another bet?"
"Grandma, it's Xuan Bei's crow's mouth who said Yuelai would win, traitor!" Xiaocui said angrily, "Of course our Feng family bets that we will win, but he actually emulates other people's ambitions and destroys his own prestige.
But..." The girl dressed in red showed a flattering smile, "For the sake of my money, it is better to ask the young madam."
Liusu was drinking tea. She smiled and a little tea spilled. She wiped it with a handkerchief. She had the nerve to keep saying that Xuan Bei was a traitor. She really accepted it.
But she really likes this smart, sharp-tongued maid.
"I'm not sure about this. You have to ask Sister Xiulan. She's the chef. Why did she ask about me?" Liusu spent four ounces of money and continued: "You guys, don't be fooled by Xuan Bei. He said
If Yuelai wins, of course I will let you bet on Yuelai. If the Feng family wins, he can win money. You don’t understand how simple it is?"
Xiaocui slapped his head, suddenly realized, and gritted his teeth and said: "I was almost deceived by this fox Bei again. Huh, go back, put down this month's pocket money, and bet that our restaurant will win!"
Liusu smiled, and Feng Haitang's voice floated in, "Susu, I'm back!"
Xiao Cui straightened up, and Feng Haitang and Zi Ling entered the house with a smile. It seemed that the rent collection went very smoothly today. As soon as Haitang came in, Xiao Cui took two teacups and poured them both a cup of tea. Zi Ling swish
As soon as she ran to Liusu, she happily talked about what she had seen today. Since coming to Fengcheng, her smile has become much more cheerful, and her eyebrows have a charming charm.
"Zi Ling, you are so excited, do you want to change your identity as master in the future?" Feng Haitang joked, drank a cup of chrysanthemum tea, asked Xiao Cui to pour another cup, and drank it all.
"No, Miss is the best!" Zi Ling smiled evilly, trying hard to prove her infinite loyalty to Tassel.
Haitang shook his head and asked: "Susu, how are the preparations for tomorrow's food festival?"
"Everything is ready. There is no problem. I asked Sister Xiulan to go back and rest early. We will meet at the restaurant tomorrow morning and then go to the competition venue." Liusu said gently and authentically, and went over the details to Feng Haitang to see if she had anything to add.
"Just get ready. Go home early. I'm exhausted from walking today." Feng Haitang waved her hand. Liusu always handled things properly, and she was very relieved.
Seeing that her eyebrows looked slightly tired, Liusu put down her account book. It was the same after the food festival. She was really not in a hurry.
As the sun sets in the west, a red sun shines like an old man in the sunset, exuding the only warmth and brilliance in the sky. The colorful clouds are overflowing with color and are dazzlingly beautiful. The radiance reflects on every simple face in Fengcheng, making people feel that life is...
of beauty and joy.
"Miss Feng, I haven't seen you for a long time. How are you?" A joking voice floated outside the restaurant, and the deep male voice was very charming.
Liusu followed Haitang's gaze and saw that he was a very dazzling man. He was in his mid-twenties. He was wearing a pure blue splendid robe. The knitting was complicated but gorgeous. He was unusually generous. He had a sky blue jade belt around his waist and a dragon piece.
Shaped jade pendant. He has a tall and slender figure, unparalleled eyebrows, and a pair of charming peach blossom eyes, vaguely shining with shrewd brilliance. It is a very deep light. Liusu occasionally sees such light in Nanjin's eyes.
That is the demeanor of a strong person, with confident self-confidence.
"Jun Wuhuan?" Feng Haitang's eyes darkened, as if he saw a cockroach, "Are you here to beat me?"
Jun Wuhuan? He is Jun Wuhuan? Liusu opened her mouth in surprise, why was it so different from the Jun Wuhuan she imagined?