Chapter 55 Stir-fried Yam and Broccoli

After making the tea eggs, Tang Yiyi was just waiting for them to cook when she received several messages, all of them from people ordering food.

Jianhao's grandfather noted that the takeout would be delivered around 11 o'clock.

After replying "okay," Tang Yiyi began preparing the ingredients for lunch.

After washing several long yams, wear gloves to peel them; otherwise, your hands will easily become itchy after peeling.

After simply washing the broccoli, break it into small florets and soak it in salted water before blanching it.

Slice the yam thinly and soak it in water. Chop the chili peppers and ginger and set aside.

In her past life, her adoptive father often made this dish. It had a mild flavor, but it was delicious and went well with rice, and she loved it.

Take out the two large bottles of cola from the bag. After cleaning the drumsticks, make diagonal cuts on both sides of the drumsticks to make them easier to cook when frying or pan-frying. Then put them in a pot of cold water with knotted scallions and ginger slices, pour in two spoonfuls of cooking wine, and blanch the drumsticks. After a while, foam will rise to the surface of the pot, so remove it and skim it off.

Then heat oil in a pan until it sizzles, add the chicken drumsticks, and pan-fry over low heat until golden brown. Flip them over and the aroma of the chicken will fill the air, rich and not greasy.

Song Man came over and saw the golden chicken legs in the pot; her mouth was practically watering.

"Sister Yi, what delicious food are you planning to make?"

Tang Yiyi turned around and saw Song Man, "Cola chicken leg."

Upon hearing this, Song Man could imagine how delicious the dish must be. The combination of cola and chicken leg was sweet and fragrant, a favorite of countless children, including herself.

At 10:50, seeing that it was almost time, Tang Yiyi tied on an apron, poured in about half a bottle of cola, let it bubble in the pot, put in the fried chicken legs, added a spoonful of oyster sauce and dark soy sauce, and covered the pot to cook.

After ten minutes, reduce the heat to low and simmer for another ten minutes. Each drumstick will be fully soaked in the cola sauce, giving it a slightly sweet taste.

The originally pale yellow chicken legs turned into an enticing cola color. Tang Yiyi sprinkled some white sesame seeds on top, making it smell even better. After adding salt and stir-frying, the sauce seemed to thicken. Finally, she reduced the sauce.

I took out the packaging box, packed it up, and it filled the bowl perfectly.

A cola chicken leg dish is ready.

Next, she cooked the stir-fried yam and broccoli, took out her phone from her apron pocket, took a picture of both dishes, and sent it to Grandpa Jianhao.

Five or six minutes later, Jianhao's grandfather sent a message.

"Boss, I've seen the photo, the dishes look pretty good."

"As long as the customer is satisfied."

Tang Yiyi packed the food and asked He An to deliver it.

After putting the takeout boxes into the back box, He An said, "I'm going to deliver the food, boss."

Zhao Jianhao, a sixth-grade student at Xingguang Primary School, caught a cold these past two days, and his parents asked him to stay home and rest for a few days.

Friends started sending him messages, expressing their concern.

"Jianhao, lunch is ready soon," Grandpa Zhao called from the doorway.

“Okay, Grandpa,” Zhao Jianhao put down his pen. He had finished his homework these past few days, and it was his friend who told him.

"Grandpa, what are we having for lunch?" Zhao Jianhao asked, his stomach growling loudly.

"Jianhao, are you hungry? Your takeout will be here soon."

After saying that, Grandpa Zhao looked at his phone and asked the restaurant owner how many minutes until the takeout would arrive.

Just then, a "ding-dong" sounded, and someone rang the doorbell.

Grandpa Zhao got up to open the door; the takeout must have arrived.

The deliveryman was a young man. "Here are your two rice bowls."

"Okay," Grandpa Zhao said, taking the food. The takeout packaging was quite sturdy and not flashy.

"Grandpa, it smells so good!" Zhao Jianhao sniffed hard; he could already smell the fragrance.

Upon opening the takeout box and lifting the lid, I saw that it contained chicken legs.

Zhao Jianhao shouted excitedly, "It's a chicken leg! I love chicken legs the most!"

The aroma of cola wafted towards him, and he was a little unsure. Cola and chicken legs? Could the two be cooked together?

Grandpa Zhao's lunchbox contained a light-colored stir-fried yam and broccoli dish, but it was beautifully colored. The white yam, dark green broccoli, and red chili pepper pieces created a strong visual impact. The clear broth at the bottom was not much, but it looked very tempting.

"Not yet."

Grandpa Zhao nodded in satisfaction. It was suitable for an old man like him, especially since his teeth weren't very good anymore.

Cola chicken drumsticks, with plump chicken drumsticks in a thick cola sauce.

Stir-fried yam and broccoli is a great combination. The yam looks crisp, the broccoli looks soft, and it's also garnished with chili peppers.

It looks and smells delicious; it's not that it's beautifully presented, but it looks very appetizing.

After doing his homework for more than an hour, Zhao Jianhao was very hungry. He felt like he could eat a whole cow right now, no, more than just a cow!

"Haohao, hurry up and eat."

Zhao Jianhao had been eyeing the chicken leg in his lunchbox, and his eyes lit up. He picked up his chopsticks, grabbed a chicken leg, and took a bite. Wow, his mouth was full of juicy chicken leg meat. He felt so satisfied.

The chicken drumsticks were meaty, not dry or greasy, and didn't have a strange smell, although Zhao Jianhao couldn't quite put his finger on what that strange smell was; it was more like a fishy smell.

But this chicken leg is so tender, the bone and meat separate easily, and the shredded chicken meat fills your mouth with a strong cola flavor, very fragrant and a little sweet.

"Haohao, is the chicken leg delicious?" Grandpa Zhao paused to look at his grandson while eating a piece of yam. The cola chicken leg was specially ordered from a restaurant for his grandson.

"Mmm, so delicious~" Zhao Jianhao was reluctant to stop. The chicken leg was fatty but not greasy. Mmm, it was the best chicken leg he had ever eaten.

He used to love KFC, but now he thinks the chicken legs are too dry, and eating too much of them makes his mouth dry and makes him feel greasy.

Seeing his grandson smile, Grandpa Zhao left a message for the merchant.

"Your cola chicken drumsticks are great, my grandson especially loves them. It's not easy to make chicken drumsticks like this. I'll recommend your place to my friends and relatives. By the way, the yam in my order is smooth and crisp, the broccoli is tender and soft, and the chili is on the sweeter side and not very spicy. I love it too!"

Grandpa Zhao thought the yam was prepared wonderfully; it was sweet, soft, and slightly chewy, with a wonderful aroma.

The broccoli remains crisp and tender with a slight sweetness, and when paired with yam, the combination of crispness and softness is incredibly refreshing.

The grandfather and grandson enjoyed their meal immensely. In the quiet midday, only the soft sounds of them eating filled the air, creating a strangely warm atmosphere.

After finishing his meal, Grandpa Zhao felt truly full. He posted a picture of the empty lunchbox on his WeChat Moments, along with a short message.

Before long, many friends and relatives saw the post and liked and commented on it.

When the younger generation asked him which takeout restaurant he ordered, Grandpa Zhao told them the truth and gave them the restaurant's address and the owner's WeChat.

When Cheng Yu's mother saw the familiar WeChat account, her mind went blank.

She asked the owner about this place and made many requests, but then she heard nothing back.

Even Hao Hao, who's picky about food, loves it, so this restaurant must taste pretty good.

Cheng Yu's mother was extremely embarrassed. Should she still go to the restaurant owner to order food?

At this moment, Cheng Yu ran out of the bedroom, pointed at the phone and said, "Brother Jianhao ate chicken legs for lunch and said they were delicious. I want some too!"

"If you don't give me any food, I'm not eating dinner tonight!"

The more she cried and screamed, the more her mother's head throbbed with pain.

"Okay, Mom will order you a chicken leg for lunch tomorrow."

Finally, Cheng Yu's mother went back to find Tang Yiyi.

What happened yesterday... I went a bit too far. Hello, I'd like to order a chicken leg for lunch tomorrow.

After finishing lunch, Tang Yiyi saw a message from Jianhao's grandfather. From the simple words, it was easy to see that the guest was very happy.

She quickly replied to the message.

When Cheng Yu's mother sent a message, well, why did her attitude change so quickly?

Tang Yiyi wanted to double-check if she had sent the message to the wrong person.

But after asking, Cheng Yu's mother confirmed that she wanted to order a chicken leg.

Chicken drumsticks? Are you referring to today's cola chicken drumsticks?

Upon seeing the store's message, Cheng Yu's mother asked, "Cheng Yu, would you like to have cola chicken legs for lunch tomorrow?"

Cheng Yu is only in first grade and doesn't understand how to make cola chicken legs, but when he hears that there is cola and chicken legs, he likes to drink cola and can drink a small bottle every two days, and he likes to gnaw on the chicken legs.

"I want to eat it~" Cheng Yu bit her finger and nodded heavily.

Cheng Yu's mother replied to Tang Yiyi, "Order a Coca-Cola chicken leg for tomorrow noon."

Tang Yiyi stopped thinking about the reasons and readily sent the message that she had received it.

I received several more friend requests.

"Hello boss, I'd like to order a chicken leg."

[Order food.]

My eyes are a little sore. My hard work has paid off. Tang Yiyi replied to each and every one of them.

“Boss, there must be more and more people wanting to order food from you now,” He An said jokingly as he walked over.

"Yes, business is so good thanks to everyone's hard work!"

Tang Yiyi smiled, her face radiating gentleness.

The National Day holiday is coming soon, business might be even better, and we might even have a surge in orders.

Thinking of this scenario, Tang Yiyi said to the two of them, "Let's have a big meal tonight, let's eat something good."

"Yay, that's great, boss!" Song Man cheered excitedly, her spirits lifted, as if she wasn't tired at all.

"Delivering meals to restaurants is definitely more comfortable than lying at home," He An smiled, his complexion much better than when he came a couple of days ago.

At this moment, Xiaoyu, who was resting on his stomach, opened his eyes. "A big meal? Xiaoyu wants to eat too!"

"We have them all," Tang Yiyi said with an exceptionally gentle smile, seeing how adorable he was.

Among the friend requests Tang Yiyi received, some people claimed to have been recommended by their teacher.

She inexplicably thought of Teacher Wang, noticing the increasing number of orders, especially during peak dining hours.

“He An, you must carefully check the address and order details every time you deliver food. We need to be fast but also reliable.”

"Understood, boss."

When He An first arrived, he would definitely have been unwilling.

But now the meals are so good, the boss's spicy stir-fried pork with chili peppers is so fragrant and spicy, and the refreshing and delicious green vegetables are so good!

He wants to stay at the restaurant as long as the boss doesn't fire him!

"Boss, have you decided on the menu for tomorrow?" Song Man suddenly asked.

"I'm thinking about it."

I originally planned to cook only four or five dishes a day, but now that I'm ordering more food delivery, I can add two more dishes.

Moreover, most of the meals are ordered for children, so the diet should be light.

The cola chicken leg definitely needs to be kept, and also...

Steamed eggs are a great option. They're fragrant and not greasy, with smooth eggs sprinkled with chopped green onions and a touch of soy sauce for flavor. They go well with rice and are suitable for both the elderly and children.

Kung Pao Chicken has also been added to the menu. It has a sweet and sour flavor with a hint of spiciness, making it very rich in taste. You can taste both mild numbing and light spiciness at the same time, with a slight tingling sensation on the tip of your tongue. The addition of chili peppers makes it spicy but not overpowering, leaving a lingering and delightful aftertaste.

"One more side dish of green vegetables, Mapo tofu, and smashed cucumber."

Tang Yiyi had made up her mind: there must be both meat and vegetables; only a balanced diet would provide adequate nutrition.

Many customers received the menu for tomorrow and posted their orders in the group chat, while also mentioning any taboos, such as not eating scallions or ginger.