Chapter 21 Stir-fried Pig Liver

Last night, Chen Gang made an appointment with his fans and friends, braving the scorching sun, and rushed to Tangjia Restaurant.

The restaurant was packed with people, many of whom were eating. The owner worked as both a waiter at the front desk, taking orders from customers, and a chef in the kitchen, spinning around like a top with no time to stop.

"Host, you're here!" A guest looked up and saw Chen Gang at the door and exclaimed in surprise.

Then he lowered his head and quickly ate his food.

Chen Gang used a phone tripod to support his phone and started filming. He switched the camera to himself and greeted his fans, "Today we're still exploring Tangjia Restaurant."

Bullet comments flashing:

[Host, you're finally live! I've already ordered some food to go with your meal!]

Hehe, I'm right behind you. I came to this restaurant today and found the food to be absolutely amazing!

The restaurant is packed! Business must be booming!

...

Today's live stream traffic was much better than yesterday's, which surprised Chen Gang, but he was mostly happy.

When he first graduated from university, while his classmates were looking for jobs, he started making food videos and became a food blogger.

On the one hand, I hope to make money, and on the other hand, I want to let netizens know about restaurants with good food and drinks, so they can eat and drink well.

Seeing the owner busy in the kitchen, wearing an apron and chopping vegetables, he walked to the counter, looked at the menu first, and then said to the owner, "Boss, give me a spicy and sour chicken giblets, stir-fried pork with chili peppers, and stir-fried water spinach."

"Okay, just a moment."

The comments section erupted:

[That girl has such a lovely voice!]

[Host, can you eat all this by yourself? Give me some!]

I love every dish, but unfortunately I'm stuck at the office working overtime and can't make it to eat! [crying]

With nowhere to sit, Chen Gang stood and let the camera scan the entire restaurant, allowing viewers to get a clearer view of what it looked like.

Tang Yiyi recognized Chen Gang, the food blogger who visited restaurants last night. Even in front of the camera, she remained composed.

Three dishes were ready. Before Tang Yiyi could even call out, Chen Gang stepped forward and asked, "Boss, are these the dishes I ordered?"

Tang Yiyi nodded.

Once a seat was available, Chen Gang quickly brought the dishes over.

When there are no customers, Tang Yiyi takes a rag to wipe the table and clean up any leftover food scraps so that the next customer can have a pleasant meal.

The dishes were a feast for the eyes, nose, and palate, with an irresistible aroma. Chen Gang couldn't resist going through the entire process, saying, "Fans, please eat first," before picking up his chopsticks and digging in with gusto.

When chicken giblets are prepared well, they become tangy and spicy after being stir-fried with chili peppers and seasonings, with no trace of fishy smell. The giblets are also firm and chewy, becoming more flavorful with each bite. The pickled cowpeas mixed in with the giblets have an authentic, tangy flavor that is very appetizing, and the garlic shoots are crisp and flavorful, cut into small pieces for easy chewing.

Chen Gang couldn't help but exclaim, "This is what good food should be, not fancy stuff that doesn't taste good!"

A bite of spicy and sour chicken giblets followed by a bite of rice, and if you get tired of it, a bite of water spinach—it's so delicious it makes you feel dizzy.

He was so engrossed in eating that he forgot he was live-streaming and had no idea that viewers were drooling over his mukbang.

Tang Yiyi brought out a pot of cooked mung bean soup. A customer glanced at the clear, bright green soup and asked, "Boss, is this mung bean soup you made?"

"Freshly made mung bean soup, free to drink."

After she finished speaking, she placed the mung bean soup on the front desk, and only when she turned around did she find a long queue had formed.

"Boss, you're so generous!"

"Thank you, boss! I wish you booming business and all the best!"

Many people cheered with joy at the prospect of receiving free mung bean soup.

Hearing this, Chen Gang, who was almost finished eating, jumped up and exclaimed, "Mung bean soup? And it's free?"

He didn't even eat his meal and rushed to join the queue.

I'm so envious! Not only is the food cheap, but they also offer free mung bean soup. In my small city, a bowl of mung bean soup costs three yuan!

Is this reasonable? No! Tang Family Restaurant, huh? Just you wait!

[This is hilarious! The streamer is even skipping meals just to get some mung bean soup!]

When it was finally his turn, Chen Gang was very excited. He took the bowl and ladled himself a full bowl of mung bean soup.

The refreshing and sweet aroma of mung bean soup wafts over, making one feel comfortable and relieving the summer heat.

Holding the bowl, he returned to his seat.

Chen Gang lowered his head and drank it. Wow, what a refreshing and sweet taste! It was like being in a scorching desert, yet drinking cool well water—how pleasant and comfortable! The mung beans were plump and smooth, and the soup was also very sweet and refreshing.

Most importantly, the owner didn't skimp on the ingredients for the free mung bean soup; there were plenty of fresh, high-quality mung beans, and it didn't taste like plain water.

After finishing a bowl of mung bean soup, Chen Gang praised it highly, and his brows relaxed.

After finishing his meal and feeling full, he noticed the phone camera. "The host has eaten. If anyone has any questions, the host can ask the boss on your behalf."

The comments flashed by, and he noticed one:

[Host, can I ask the restaurant owner if they offer delivery?]

"I'll go ask."

After asking the owner, Tang Yiyi smiled and said, "We're on food delivery platforms, so customers who can't come here can order through the platform."

At noon, Xiaoyu came back from get out of class with his mouth agape in an "O" shape, unable to hide his shock.

Even with many customers, he still put down his schoolbag and helped his sister as usual. When customers wanted to pack up ingredients, Xiaoyu would pull the bags and pack them up.

No customer could dislike such a cute and sensible child; some even praised Xiaoyu a few times.

Around one o'clock, there were no more customers.

"Xiaoyu, there's mung bean soup at the front desk. Go get some if you want," Tang Yiyi said, noticing Xiaoyu was sweating profusely, with beads of sweat on his forehead and nose.

Xiaoyu nodded, indicating that he understood.

There wasn't much mung bean soup left in the pot. Xiaoyu scooped out half a bowl and drank it straight from the bowl.

The sweet mung beans are so fragrant and delicious. They melt in your mouth after being cooked for a long time. The soup is also sweet and refreshing, and it's super cooling. It's even better than the soda from the convenience store.

After a few sips, Xiaoyu finished the mung bean soup and licked his lips with a lingering sense of satisfaction.

Tang Yiyi was preparing pork liver in the kitchen. She had bought it from the market this morning, and it was very fresh. Pork liver has a fishy smell, so she added salt and starch, mixed it well, and then added pepper, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, etc., and mixed it well.

Next, heat oil in a wok (use plenty of oil), add minced garlic, chopped pickled peppers, and red chili rings, and stir-fry until fragrant. Then add the pork liver and stir-fry. Continue stir-frying until the pork liver hardens and darkens in color. Press down on the pork liver with a spatula, add garlic leaf segments, and continue stir-frying. Finally, remove from the wok.

Then Tang Yiyi washed the amaranth in the basin twice to remove sand and impurities. She had bought it from an old lady that morning, who said it was homegrown. Seeing that the amaranth was fresh and tender, she bought a bunch to keep for herself and Xiaoyu.

Xiaoyu sat on a stool, peeled garlic cloves, and removed the outer skin.

Tang Yiyi washed and sliced ​​the garlic, heated oil in a pan, added the garlic slices, and sautéed them over low heat until fragrant. Next, she added the amaranth, stir-fried it quickly until softened, added a small spoonful of salt, and it was ready to serve.

Xiao Yu came over to serve the dishes, and Tang Yiyi brought out the bowls and chopsticks. The siblings then began to eat.

Her stir-fried pork liver is fragrant and spicy, tender and chewy, and has no fishy smell after processing. It gets more and more delicious with each bite.

But after eating several pieces, Xiaoyu gasped, feeling a tingling sensation on the tip of his tongue, and a bit of spiciness.

"Water..." He stuck out his tongue, his face flushed.

Seeing this, Tang Yiyi brought him a water glass. Xiaoyu drank the water in big gulps, and it took several seconds for his complexion to return to normal.

"You can't just eat pork liver, you also need to eat some vegetables," Tang Yiyi said, picking up some amaranth with her chopsticks and putting it in his bowl.

Soon, Xiaoyu frowned, looking somewhat frightened, "Sister, the soup in which this dish is served is purple..."

His voice trailed off as he spoke, but Tang Yiyi could still hear what he was saying, and for a moment she couldn't help but smile wryly.

"Okay, Xiaoyu, this is normal. Amaranth is edible." This is the color of the soup when mature amaranth is stir-fried.

Fearing Xiaoyu still wouldn't believe her, she picked up some amaranth with her chopsticks and started eating. The amaranth was very tender, with a delicate texture and a light, refreshing fragrance. With the addition of garlic, the aroma became even more intense.

Xiaoyu finally dared to eat amaranth. The amaranth was crisp and tender, with a particularly crunchy stem and tender leaves, and its aroma filled his mouth.

Holding the bowl, Xiaoyu ate two bowls of food in a row. His little belly was slightly bulging before he put down the bowl.

After lunch, Xiaoyu took a nap at his desk. He had two classes in the afternoon and needed to replenish his energy.

Tang Yiyi was fine, leaning on the table and dozing off, wondering if any guests would come at this hour.

The sun outside was still scorching, and inside only two old fans were running, making a heavy "creaking" sound, yet it inexplicably created a warm and cozy atmosphere.

With a few minutes left before class, Xiaoyu arrived at the classroom.

Lili had just woken up and saw Xiaoyu. She walked over and said, "Tang Xiaoyu, Grandma will take me to your family's restaurant for dinner tonight."

A note from the author:

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