Three hundred and thirteen chapters roughly successful
"Master Yan, why are you here?"
Zhuang Keqing did not expect that Yan Bowen would come to visit today, and was really surprised.
"Isn't this a return gift for Miss Zhuang?"
As he spoke, the young man raised his two hands carrying things and said, "The sweet-scented osmanthus snacks from Laifuji, which I had to queue up for a long time to get in the morning, are perfect to go with Miss Zhuang's sweet-scented osmanthus tea."
Sure enough, the square oil paper bag in his hand was stamped with a store stamp with a circular auspicious cloud pattern, which was exactly the three characters "Lai Fu Ji" in a different version.
Zhuang Keqing chuckled softly, "Last time I asked you to take some tea away, but you didn't want it. Now you come to ask for tea."
After saying that, she turned slightly, took the snack from the young man's hand, invited people in, introduced Qin Manzhi and Lu Qingshu, and then entered the kitchen again.
"Master Yan, please sit down quickly."
The table in the small courtyard was not big, just big enough for four people to sit around. Qin Manzhi gave up a seat and went to add more tea, while Lu Qingshu took Aman a little further away.
After all, he is a strange man, so he should avoid suspicion.
"Sister-in-law Qin, Miss Zhuang is making something delicious again. I smelled it just at the door."
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Yan Bowen sat at the table, holding a tea cup in his hand and sipping, asking questions, but his eyes kept drifting towards the door of the kitchen.
Qin Manzhi responded with a smile, "Young Master Yan, it's a coincidence that today Ke'er made Gorgon Rice Cake. You can try it later."
Gorgon cake?
Yan Bowen was surprised.
How come he doesn’t know what gorgon fruit is, but that it can also be used to make cakes?
In the kitchen, the fire in the furnace is burning brightly, the water is boiling, and the steam is evaporating from the bottom of the basket, exuding the fragrance of rice, which is warm and sweet.
It was almost three minutes into steaming. Zhuang Keqing thought about it, so he lit the firewood in the stove, closed the stove door, rested for a while, and then opened the lid of the cage.
The dense white mist rolled in, and after it dispersed, a sweet fragrance filled the kitchen room.
Everyone in the small courtyard also smelled it, and they couldn't sit still. Aman even jumped up for joy and ran to the kitchen.
"Cake cake is ready, Man Bao wants to eat cake cake!"
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Aman took a pair of short legs and was picked up by Qin Manzhi before he took two steps. He nodded his little nose and said, "The cake is hot, Aman waits for sister to get it."
The little guy was a little reluctant, but he prided himself on being a good boy, and he listened to his mother the most, so he had no choice but to nod aggrievedly and start eating right away without making any further fuss.
On the side, Yan Bowen touched his chin in embarrassment. He almost ran faster than Aman just now, but luckily he held back and didn't look ugly.
In the kitchen, Zhuang Keqing was busy using bamboo slices to unmold the glutinous rice cake, and while it was hot, he cut into long strips, put them on a plate, and then brought them out.
At this time, several people in the yard were already impatient.
"Cake cake, eat cake cake!"
The plate was placed on the small table, and Aman clapped her hands happily. Qin Manzhi took a piece first, broke it open and blew on it before stuffing it into the little guy's hand.
"Aman, is it delicious?"
Zhuang Keqing looked at his younger brother with crooked eyebrows and asked warmly.
"Uh, uh."
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The little guy ate without raising his head, so he had no intention of replying to her. Zhuang Keqing didn't care either, so she pulled up a small stool and sat on it, pushing the plate in the direction of Yan Bowen first.
Mr. Yan's eyes are about to stare. If he doesn't eat with him, his saliva will flow all over the floor.
"I-I ate?"
Yan Bowen kept asking questions, saying he wanted to eat, but he was actually a little embarrassed.
There were several people in this courtyard, but except for a child, no one else had done anything. How could he be the first to eat it?
"Master Yan, please help me taste it first."
Zhuang Keqing smiled and pushed the plate forward again, and the sweet smell of rice went straight into Yan Bowen's nose, making his gluttons wreak havoc in his stomach.
"Since Miss Zhuang said it, then, I will help you."
The young man smiled shyly, but he couldn't resist the temptation, so he pinched a piece and put it in his mouth.
The outer layer of the soft and fluffy rice cake melts slightly as soon as you take it into your mouth. After chewing it again, the body of the cake is soft and slightly elastic, with a slightly glutinous texture. You can taste the light layer of white sugar sprinkled in the middle, which is sweet and
Not greasy, fresh and elegant fragrance.
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The grains have a light aroma, and are neither greasy nor heavy. Yan Bowen finished one piece in two or three mouthfuls, and when he saw it, he reached for it again.
Zhuang Keqing, on the other hand, moved the plate back cunningly, and the dignified heir to Jishitang grabbed it with one hand, with a hint of resentment on his face.
"Miss Zhuang, I haven't tasted it yet."
His pitiful appearance made both Qin Manzhi and Lu Qingshu laugh.
"Master Yan, don't be in a hurry. Let's take a sip of tea first."
Zhuang Keqing smiled, brought the plate to her mother and Mrs. Lu, and asked them to taste it. Then she put it back on the table and took a piece of it and put it in her mouth.
Gorgon flour is loose, rice flour is pliable, and glutinous rice flour is soft and waxy. A mixture of the three has the best of both worlds. The whole rice cake tastes soft, waxy and easy to chew. Coupled with the unique fragrance of gorgon fruit and the slight sweetness of white sugar, it is indeed very delicious.
On the other hand, Lu Qingshu and Qin Manzhi also tasted it respectively. They were both surprised and happy. Apparently they had never thought that the rice cake made from gorgon seeds would taste so good.
"Cake cake, Manbao wants another piece."
Aman had no idea that his chubby little face was covered with rice cake crumbs. He only stood on tiptoe to reach for the plate on the small table, hoping to get another piece.
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"Okay, okay, give Aman another piece."
Gorgon cake is supposed to nourish the spleen. It does not put a heavy burden on the child's stomach after eating it, but it has a nourishing effect. Zhuang Keqing did not hesitate to give it, but handed it over with another piece.
"Thank you, sister."
There were many small gifts for the little guy. He thanked his sister in a serious manner and then grabbed a cake to eat. He didn't make any noise at all.
In just a short while, Yan Bowen had already eaten three more dollars, and then he felt a little satisfied.
He took a sip of the osmanthus tea and sighed, showing no self-control that a decent young man should have.
"Master Yan, what do you think of this cake? Is it still to your liking?"
"Miss Zhuang, it's more than just to your liking. I don't think your rice cakes are any worse than Laifuji."
Yan Bowen praised it, then suddenly remembered that he happened to have brought sweet-scented osmanthus cake, and said quickly, "Why don't you just bring the cake I brought, and we can try it together so we can compare."
Zhuang Keqing said hello.
In fact, she doesn't really like sweets. She occasionally buys cakes from Mrs. Lu on weekdays, but she herself has never bought snacks from a pastry shop.
If you want to make healthy snacks first this time, it seems that you need to take into account the current tastes of the people, and Laifuji, which has the hottest business, is the best reference standard.
Zhuang Keqing went back to the kitchen and took out two more porcelain plates and placed them on the small table. Then he opened the pastry paper package that Yan Bowen brought.
One of the packages contained pastries in the shape of four-color flowers, and the other package contained several kinds of pastries, with the Raffles store stamp printed on them in red.
At first glance, the Gorgon Cake I just made at home is inferior in only one aspect: its appearance.
"This yellow one is the sweet-scented osmanthus cake. It's the best seller now."
Yan Bowen pointed, and then asked Zhuang Keqing, Qin Manzhi and others to taste it first, and took it last. "It is said to be made from the best golden osmanthus of the season. The fragrance is rich and lingers in the mouth for a long time."
The sweet-scented osmanthus cake is delicate and light, and melts as soon as you sip it. You can feel the obvious floral fragrance filling your mouth, and even the nose is filled with traces of sweet honey fragrance.
Several people tasted several other items, including sweet, salty, and puff pastry wedges stuffed with bean paste. Qin Manzhi was surprised when he ate it.
Isn’t this the same filling as the bean paste buns that Kerr made before?
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"Sister-in-law Qin, are the crispy horns of Lingsha Zhen still to your liking? Only Laifu Ji can make this in Quanzhou City."
Yan Bowen smiled and introduced that he had eaten all over the city and was considered a qualified gourmet. At this time, he spoke eloquently and without even taking a breath.
Zhuang Keqing has tasted several dim sums one by one, and they are indeed unique in their appearance and taste. They are indeed worthy of being produced by a century-old store.
It seems that if our health pastries want to make a name for themselves, they need to do more research on at least the style and taste, not just using different ingredients.
After several people distributed the snacks, there was still some left. Zhuang Keqing put it away again, refilled the tea, divided the remaining Gorgon Cake into two portions, wrapped them, and handed one portion to Yan Bowen.
"For me?"
The young man was a little embarrassed. He came here to express his gratitude, but he had to eat and take it. No matter how thick-skinned he was, his face was still very hot.