Chapter 64 Breakfast
Zhang Qi smiled and said: "That's right, brother, we are already hungry after breakfast, and the city gate is opened after we have eaten. We don't want to delay brother from going into the city to discuss things."
The boatman estimated that he had made a lot of money on this trip, so he asked: "What is there to eat?"
Zhang Qi said: "We specialize in bean curd rice. The bean curd is not unusual, it is similar to tofu, but the seasoning is fine. Our young master mixed more than a dozen seasonings to make it, including meat sauce. The other is bream noodles, noodles Steamed mutton, rice flour steamed pork ribs, rice flour steamed pork belly, rice flour steamed pork intestines, and a dish of braised pork with pickled vegetables. A portion of bean curd rice is 30 yuan, a meat dish is 20 yuan, and you can take whatever you like with the kimchi rice soup."
A pile of money was dropped on the bow of the boat: "Then I'll serve five portions, and a plate of meat and vegetables. Do you have any wine?"
Zhang Qi bowed and smiled: "I'm sorry, brother, our place has just opened and we haven't prepared the drinks yet, so this is what we eat."
The bow of the boat waved his hand: "Hurry up then!"
Zhang Qi led a few people on the front of the boat to a small square table, wiped the clean tabletop with the handkerchief on his shoulder a few more times, and invited a few people to sit down.
A child took out a few bowls from the cooking vat on the briquette stove on one side and put them on the tray. One child used a shovel to scoop out five bowls of bean curd, five bowls of rice and five portions of seasonings. The technique was complex and small. The spoons were flying in more than a dozen mixing bowls, and the action was pretty cool.
Another child took five portions of steamed vegetables, put them into small plates, and brought them to the table.
When Old Man Li saw the portion of bean curd rice, he shouted to Zhang Qi: "Little boy, let's have three portions too!"
Zhang Qi quickly agreed, and the boss here pulled Old Man Li: "Dad, it's too late?!"
Old Man Li said in a low voice: "You know nothing. Look, the weight of that rice is no better than a pancake and a bowl of soup in the city? Did you see the salt that the child put in the water? That's the snow that has just risen. Salt! I heard the master tell me this when I was delivering the food!"
The three of them sat down, and the food was served quickly. Zhang Qi said loudly again: "Brothers and uncles, if you don't have enough rice, you can add more. If you like the pickles from the small shop, you can add as much as you like after eating."
The second child dipped a piece of bean curd into his mouth and said, "Dad! Try it quickly, it's delicious..."
Old Man Li started with his chopsticks and said: "Here's the meal! How can you not eat food with your mouth empty?!"
At this time, Zhang Qi came over with a plate of steamed pork intestines and a plate of kimchi and placed them on the table: "Uncle, two brothers, please use them slowly."
Old Man Li quickly said: "Brother, we didn't order any meat."
Zhang Qi said with a smile: "You are the old man who helped us sell fish last time. You also spoke up when the young master was arguing with others. This steamed pork sausage with rice flour is for you to eat."
Old Man Li smiled and said, "Were you there that time? Thank you very much."
Zhang Qi smiled and said: "Brothers, you can add rice after eating, you're welcome."
The two little Lis blushed and dared not speak.
Old Man Li was angry again: "Thank you! These two of us are worse than babies!"
At this time, another guest came into the shed. Zhang Qi went over to greet him. The man on the other side of the boat said: "Old man, I see that you are familiar with this place. Can I ask you why there are so many babies here? I heard that there are two delicious things at Meishan Pier. Why don’t you see the beef and braised pork offal?”
Old Man Li quickly handed over his hand: "So that I can let my little brother know that these children were all orphans left by the refugees who passed through Meishan City before. They were also blessed. They were first adopted by the Little Heavenly Master of Tianshi Dao, and later by Kelongli Jiangqing. Young Master Su is here, and the Little Heavenly Master will hand them over to Young Master Su to lead them. These children have fallen into a lucky jar now..."
The bowman nodded: "This food is really delicious, eh, except that the fat sausage is a bit off-putting..."
Li Laoer looked up: "It's delicious..."
Then he was slapped with chopsticks by Old Man Li: "Don't speak when you should speak, and grab your mouth when you shouldn't speak! I'll eat your food!"
The bowman was curious and asked: "My father-in-law, are you telling the opposite? What do you mean, how come this young master Su is more powerful than the young master?"
Old Man Li waved his hand and said: "That's not what you mean. The little Celestial Master pursues the Way of Heaven. Taking care of these children is to accumulate Dao skills, but taking care of children is really not his strong point. Young Master Su is different. I heard that he also lost his power since childhood.
That’s why I take care of children, and you can tell by looking at the expressions on their faces that they are happy.”
The bow of the boat looked at several busy children, some big and small, all clean, healthy and lively, and couldn't help but nod.
Old Man Li added: "Young Master Su is not very good. He always smiles when he sees everyone and speaks politely. You see, I helped them sell fish once, and now you give me a plate of meat. This is how you cherish your favor."
"I don't know about other skills, but I heard that the stilted beef and braised pig offal you mentioned were also made by Young Master Su, but they will only be available in the evening."
There were more and more people in the food shed, and the children were almost overwhelmed. Zhang Qi collected the money and flew away.
The bow of the boat stumbled and said: "I heard from the boss of another boat that the stilted beef on the Meizhou City Pier is delicious. It's a pity that the boat has to be moved at noon, so I missed it!"
Old Man Li smiled and said, "Then come again next time. The stilted beef and braised pork are indeed delicious! The old man often cuts two ounces of pig head meat and takes it home."
The boatman smiled and said: "How old is this young master Su? Where did he learn such cooking skills? I have eaten a lot of tofu, but I have never eaten such delicious tofu."
One of them said: "Well, it's a joy to see the children over there mixing dipping water and flipping the steamer. The food here is exquisite and clean, and the bowls and chopsticks are scalded with boiling water. You can't see it even in big restaurants, right?"
The other side is also a boat owner: "If nothing else, the Xiaolonglong for this one-person portion is one of a kind. When it comes to the taste, I'm afraid even Jiazhou Wangjiang Tower can't compare to it!"
Old Man Li smiled and said: "Young Master Su, he is about five or six years old this year, and he is still a child. When I was selling fish, I heard that his ancestors were good tasters, and they must have been connoisseurs of gourmet food. This should be
It’s a family tradition.”
A man who looked like a master laughed and said, "That's not the case, old man. Su Gong, Su Weiwei, was the prime minister of Empress Wu Zhou in the Tang Dynasty. He was later buried in Meishan, leaving behind this one. If this young master Su is Su Weixiang,
The descendants are the descendants of the famous Jiangqing family."
The bow of the boat slammed the table: "If a six-year-old child can cook such a meal, my wife has been living in a dog's belly for decades! No, she is just feeding the dog!"
"Hahahaha..." These words caused a burst of laughter in the food shed.
While tasting the bean curd rice, the diners talked about the gossip on this waterway, and soon a pot of bean curd and a pile of bream cages were sold out.
Those who had eaten in the front were shaking their heads as they ate, praising the taste. Those who had not eaten stood outside the city gate and suffered from the smell of delicious food. They could not help but secretly regret waiting for so long.
At this time, the city gate opened, and a group of people swarmed in. After smelling the smell for a long time, it was enough to attract the greedy people, so they quickly went into the city to find something to eat!
A small figure ran out of Meishan City: "I'm here, I'm here, hurry up and get a bowl of bean curd rice and a portion of steamed pork sausage..."
As everyone lined up to enter the city, they watched the child whisper. Zhang Qi stood in front of the big iron pot with an embarrassed look on his face: "Uh, young master, there are no more, they are all sold out..."
Su You almost cried: "One hundred and fifty copies! All sold out?"
Zhang Qi rubbed his hands: "There is still some rice left...and the water from the steamed meat, which is oily..."
Su You rolled his eyes: "Can your young master eat that?"
Two veterans also came over: "Yo? This business is great! Everything was sold!"
Seeing that there was still a lot of seasoning left, Su You smiled and said, "Okay, okay, I'll make some fried rice for everyone!"
Oil-fried rice is made with lard in the pan. It is better if it has sesame seeds. After adding seasonings and stir-frying until fragrant, pour in the drained rice, sprinkle with chopped green onions and stir-fry evenly. It will be done quickly.
Zhang Qi scooped up a ladle of oil-fried rice and put it into his mouth: "Why didn't I think of selling fried rice..."
Su You scolded: "Brother Xiaoqi, you are obsessed with money! You want to starve us to death, right?"
Chen Tian said: "This rice is also delicious! The young master's cooking is really impressive. Fried rice is so delicious!"
Su You looked at such a battle: "Open the kiln today and bake the casserole! Tomorrow we will add another dish! I don't believe there won't be anything left!"
After dinner, Su You said proudly: "By adding these square tables and benches, we can be considered a contribution to the charity shed, right?"
Zhang Qi smiled and flattered: "The diners are spreading rumors about the young master's virtue!"
Chapter completed!