Use the chopsticks in your hand to pick up the noodles. The soy sauce that has been carefully boiled below gives the white noodles a golden sauce color. The rich aroma explodes when the steaming noodles are mixed with soy sauce and lard. .
A flash of golden light rose into the sky.
Even though he had been studying for ten years and had developed a calm mind, Hu Zhou still couldn't believe the scene in front of him.
"Noodles...noodles are glowing?!!"
The noodle he was holding was almost about to fall off again. Hu Zhou looked at it carefully, and saw that the dazzling golden light had gradually converged. The noodles, which were originally of excellent color, were now tinged with a faint crystal light.
It seems to be given by soy sauce and lard, and it seems to be plated with a layer of golden light.
"Guests shouldn't be surprised. This is the light that represents the quality of the food. It is a very common thing here."
The corner of his mouth curled up, and Zhao Youqian didn't know if he was trying to cause trouble.
"We have always said here that food that doesn't shine is not good food. Even in the guest's world, we should be able to produce such food, so don't be too surprised."
Hu Zhou looked confused.
‘Don’t you need to be surprised if the food shines?’
'Where on earth have I come?!'
But his hands began to stir the noodles in the big bowl in front of him involuntarily, until every piece of translucent white noodles was dyed with a layer of golden sauce, and the outside was coated with a layer of mellow oil fragrance.
The saliva can't stop secreting, as if the plate of stewed vegetables I had eaten before has been completely digested.
Hu Zhou never knew he could be so hungry. Even when he had been hungry for several days before seeing anything to eat, he had never had such an urge.
The smooth noodles seemed to be jumping on his chopsticks, carrying a rich aroma. The olfactory enjoyment never stopped until it entered his mouth.
“Such a smooth taste!”
Before the taste reached his mind, the first thing Hu Zhou felt was the smoothness of the fresh noodles prepared by Zhao Youqian every day.
When making noodles, especially lard noodles, you should not use noodles that are too strong, but should pursue smoothness. Thin noodles or stick noodles are of course best. Secondly, leek leaves can be wrapped with a lot of noodles. Sauce, and finally the pappardelle.
When mixing noodles with lard, the noodles are actually just a supporting role in the taste. If you pay too much attention to the texture of the noodles and the aroma of the flour, it will take over the main role.
It has a smooth texture, and the lines of different cuts due to hand-cutting will be coated with the boiled soy sauce and lard.
Almost as soon as Hu Zhou chewed two mouthfuls, the strong aroma of the special soy sauce mixed with freshly boiled lard cleared his mind, and it seemed as if the scene of tasting lard noodles for the first time appeared in front of him. .
'mother!'
After one sip, the taste warmed the soul and shook the heart of this strong young man. The young scholar, who had not shown his true emotions since his mother's death, showed a look of disbelief.
Looking at the woman who appeared in front of him, she was extremely talented and her appearance was just as he remembered.
Smiling lightly, she hugged him in her arms just like in the past.
The vegetable and fruit aroma and light sweetness released after cooking combine well with the saltiness of the soy sauce. The lemon juice sprinkled in at the end is the finishing touch, stimulating the continuous secretion of saliva in Hu Zhou's mouth.
The thick lard wrapped it all up, giving Hu Zhou a warm taste, blending with the aroma of noodles and soy sauce, it was like a golden fat heaven, in which Hu Zhou was swimming safely.
"It's so wonderful, it's my mother's taste...but why do I taste the slightest bit of spiciness?"
With his eyes moistened, Hu Zhou ignored the etiquette and rules he had always adhered to and looked at Zhao Youqian and asked questions.
"I saw that the customer had just come from a cold place, so I added a little bit of white pepper to the bottom of the soy sauce bowl, which can dispel the cold and warm the stomach. Mixing it with the lard can also enhance its flavor."
"What's wrong? Don't the guests like it?"
Shaking his head, Hu Zhou lowered his head.
'Is it a coincidence? My mother also liked to add some pepper back then, saying that it would prevent children from wind and cold and be good for their health...'
He never thought that this bowl of noodles was obviously more delicate and exquisite, and it could make him feel the flavor of his mother everywhere.
'Maybe...this is really an opportunity for me!'
After scanning the surroundings, Hu Zhou quickly regained his composure and ate the noodles in the bowl in an orderly manner.
But Zhao Youqian could tell that he was eating very seriously, just tasting each piece.
However, a bowl of noodles is not too much, only three taels, and there are not many side dishes. Even if Hu Zhou didn't eat quickly, it only took him a while to finish it.
There wasn't even a trace of oil residue left, and the accompanying broth was completely consumed.
After eating and drinking enough, he closed his eyes for a while to rest and digest, then opened his eyes and stood up.
"Sorry to bother the store manager, Xiao Ke is very satisfied!"
"It's just that Xiao Ke doesn't have much money and can't pay for this meal..."
Zhao You smiled and waved his hand.
"No, no need. In fact, when you order, you have already paid for the meal. Although I don't know the reason, you can rest assured. I will never let you eat for free."
Knowing that Confucianism still has a tradition of not eating food that comes from outside, Zhao Youqian spoke very sincerely.
After Hu Zhou was stunned for a moment, his expression returned to normal.
He bowed his hands and saluted.
"Then Xiaoke, don't worry. Since that's the case, Xiaoke will say goodbye for now. Xiaoke still has some things to do in the world over there. If he comes back next time, he will definitely bring some of our specialties to the store manager!"
When Zhao Youqian saw that Hu Zhou was about to leave, he searched but found nothing. With a thought, he simply got a fruit kitchen knife and stuffed it into Hu Zhou's hand.
"Looking at the wind and snow where you are, I don't know if you are on your way or what you are doing, but if you are alone, it would be good to get something to defend yourself. Even if it doesn't work, you can still sell it for some money!"
This is not a whim of Zhao Youqian, but after receiving the points reward approved by Hu Zhou, he is afraid that something will happen to such a wealthy person. Even though the clothes are green, they are not new. There are many signs of being washed, so his family must not be rich. .
He doesn't have any money here, but there are a lot of kitchen knives. If you don't have them, you can still get them from Zhutian Xiaoguan.
Naturally, he didn't feel bad.
Somewhat surprised by what Zhao Youqian brought, Hu Zhou showed a hint of surprise, then thought for a moment and put it in his arms without refusing.
"See you next time, store manager!"
After turning around and bowing, he walked back to his own world through the wind and snow.
Zhao Youqian, on the other hand, was very happy when he saw that his points had increased by a full thousand.
As expected, the diners who make the system prompt one more step will be rewarded generously!
And once again, Hu Zhou suddenly changed to another world. When he stood in the wind and snow again, the kitchen knife in his arms seemed to still have the residual warmth of Zhutian Restaurant.
Hu Zhou stood among the trees, his thoughts completely frozen. Even if there were several vicious dogs outside, he had no fear!