Jiang Ruoyi’s Imperial Dining Restaurant on Fuju Island is now the base camp for gourmets from all over the world. Some come from afar to learn about Chef Jiang’s cooking skills, and some come here to enjoy the 108-course Manchu and Han banquet...
Despite the high prices, there seem to be few tourists visiting. When there are few customers, there are almost no restaurants, but the daily turnover is still rising.
Today, thanks to Xu Suizhu, she called her in advance, reserved a table and ordered dishes, otherwise it would have been embarrassing.
Because a group of tourists introduced by gourmets came here, saying they came for the beautiful scenery of Fuju Island. As soon as they arrived, they first went to Chef Jiang’s Chinese restaurant and booked all the remaining empty tables with a bang.
Well, if you don’t call to make a reservation in advance, you may not be able to get a meal on time if you come at last minute.
The expert group heard yesterday that today's lunch meal was an authentic palace meal, and they were wondering if the price would be very expensive.
Logically speaking, Teacher Xu had treated them to a meal yesterday, so it was their turn to treat them to this meal today. But looking at the prices on the menu, I couldn't help but hesitate.
Expensive! Too expensive!
A dish of boiled cabbage actually costs 188 yuan. Are you eating cabbage or eating money?
Looking at the hanging oven roast duck, half of it costs 288 yuan. Bullying them because they have never eaten hanging oven roast duck? Some of them are natives of Kyoto, and some are assigned to Kyoto after graduation. No matter which category, they are all in Kyoto.
Have you lived for at least ten years and never tasted hanging-oven roast duck? The most famous roast duck restaurant in Kyoto is not so expensive for a whole duck.
There are also braised duck feet, braised shrimps, three kinds of shark's fin, bergamot and sea cucumber... There are many dishes, but each one is more expensive than the next.
And the most expensive thing is not Buddha Jumping Over the Wall, but a seasonal dish that is not in season yet - Bald Butter. Bald Butter made with butter crab as raw material costs 1888...a spoonful???
"This...Teacher Xu, is this food too expensive? Is it because local food prices are high or..."
"No, it's the delicious food made by our Chef Jiang." Xu Suizhu smiled and comforted the expert group, "Don't worry, you get what you pay for. You will know after you taste it. It is definitely worth the money. And I am the first batch.
Members get huge discounts.”
"oh……"
Even if you can get a discount, it’s not cheap!
The experts murmured while watching the cold dishes and hot dishes being served.
The last thing that came up was an earthen jar with a yellow clay seal? Was the lid removed on site? With the lid together, the aroma came out.
"Buddha jumped over the wall." Chef Jiang said with a smile. "I soaked the ingredients after answering my sister-in-law's call yesterday. The first thing I did when I got up this morning was to close the altar and stew. The heat is just right for eating now."
As soon as she finished speaking, she saw tourists introduced by the gourmets over there rushing around: "Boss, boss, are there any more Buddha Jumping Over the Wall?"
"No? They ordered it yesterday? It takes at least half a day to prepare the ingredients, and another half day to cook them. If you don't order in advance, there will be no stock."
"Then...there are only two tables of guests here, but Buddha Jumps Over the Wall has such a big altar? It's too much to eat, right? Why don't you sell us some."
"Right? We can just pay half of the money and share half of the pot between us."
"..."
In the end, the expert group was willing to share half of the money with the tour group.
For such an expensive dish, just scoop out a few spoons and try it out. It’s better to save some money for Teacher Xu!
But when you eat it, you will find it is really worth the money.
The abalone meat is tough, the sea cucumber is smooth and elastic, the fish lips are beautiful and nourishing, the scallops are big and fresh...
"The ingredients and craftsmanship are both top-notch, which is why this altar of Buddha Jumps Over the Wall is so fresh that it makes people feel like they are out of the world!" After the tour group finished their evaluation, they turned to chase Chef Jiang and asked where these ingredients could be sold.
As a result, the "Wharf Seafood Shop" co-operated by Fuju Island and Lin's Fish Farm became popular without any publicity.
The expert group is all old academics who have been immersed in the laboratory for many years. They cannot say the same rainbow comments as the tourist group, but they all agree with them. They use practical actions - empty plates to express their satisfaction with the meal, and plan to go back.
Also go to the seafood shop on the pier to pick out some seafood and bring some as souvenirs to relatives and friends.
After eating and drinking, the expert group set off for Fuling Island.
Xu Shi had an unprecedented meal for lunch, and he didn't feel bored at all during the more than half an hour on the yacht.
In other words, I haven't fully woken up from the delicious food, but I was shocked by the original beauty.
Soon after landing on the island, Xu Suizhu's ears were filled with the excited voices of experts:
"There are also cocoa trees? Are they wild cocoa trees transplanted from an isolated island? They look quite old, but they can survive being transplanted?"
"What kind of wild fruit is this? I've never seen it before...well, it tastes sour and sweet, a bit like the mountain bubbles I ate when I was a kid."
"I remember this is a lotus flower that is only found in the equator area. Is it native or transplanted from an isolated island? It looks so good! Come on, come on, take out the camera, I want to take some pictures. I used to only see the lotus flower in the equator area.
I’ve seen it in books…”
"Wow! Is this a baobab tree? Can baobab trees survive here? Teacher Xu, have you ever eaten the fruit of a baobab tree? Does it taste like bread?"
"..."
Yeah! Looking at this energy, she doesn’t even need to make any arrangements. The experts have already divided the area themselves. Some are obsessed with equatorial plants, some are studying the growth of baobab trees here, and some are holding cameras and watching.
When you see unusual plants, pat them...
Mrs. Lu and others: "..."
"Ahem, let's take Little Lemon to pick strawberries."
"I want to see the strawberry garden too." Xu Suizhu asked the patrol team to help bring the things he brought to the living area, and went to the strawberry garden with everyone.
This batch of strawberries is a late-maturing variety suitable for the early spring weather. The temperature and humidity are suitable, and they are irrigated with garbage waste water. They grow big and red. Without knowing it, I thought they used enlarging ingredients.
In fact, the fruits and vegetables on Fuju and Fuling islands have never been exposed to other fertilizers except green and environmentally friendly farmyard manure. Chickens, ducks and geese basically catch insects and fish, and even if they are fed, they are fed with corn crumbs and
Grain bran, that’s why it tastes good.
Xu Suizhu ate while picking, not forgetting to put one in Baozi's mouth: "I tell you, strawberries taste better without washing."
"It's not bad." Lu Chixiao looked at her fingertips twisting the strawberries with a smile, indicating something.
"..."
It wasn't until Little Lemon's nap time that everyone straightened up, sat around in the shade of the tree, and took a break eating the strawberries they picked.
Xu Suizhu suggested sending a basket to the experts.
"Go, go! You and Axiao don't have to come over after delivering the strawberries. We will pick the rest." Mrs. Lu always remembered not to be a light bulb.
After saying that, he winked at his son, as if to say: Your mother, shall I go on the road? I will give you the opportunity to create a world for two of you anytime and anywhere.
Lu Chixiao smiled, picked up the strawberries, and led his wife and daughter out into the world.
The expert group was still excited when they received the strawberries.
I thought that once I got the fragrant umbrella tree, my trip would be complete. I didn’t expect that there are so many plants worthy of study on Fuling Island, and I really want to move the laboratory here.