Chapter 357

Su Yuanzheng was stunned when he heard this. He had never thought of this. But when Su Miao mentioned it, he suddenly found it very interesting and started laughing.

The smile spread from the corners of his eyes and eyebrows, with a bit of pampering and a bit of relief.

"Hey! What are the father and daughter talking about? They are so happy. Miaomiao must have got first place in the exam again."

Grandma Wu, who lived at the back of the alley, walked in. She was a regular customer of "Su Ji" and would come here almost every now and then. She was also very familiar with the father and daughter of the Su family.

At this moment, she asked the two of them with a kind smile on her face and concern in her eyes.

Su Miao greeted her warmly: "Hello, Grandma Wu, have you eaten? My dad is using pig brains to nourish my brain."

As she spoke, she playfully pointed to the soup bowl on the table.

Grandma Wu followed the direction of her finger and looked at the small soup bowl. Her eyes lit up and she praised:

"You know what? This Gastrodia elata stewed with pig brains really does improve eyesight and intelligence. It's perfect for you schoolgirls. And your dad made this soup really well! He even cleaned the pig brains perfectly, without a trace of blood. You can tell he put a lot of effort into it."

In Nanning, people like to drink soup with meals, regardless of spring, summer, autumn or winter. In addition to three meals a day, people also want to drink a bowl of soup when they are tired from studying, tired after work, during holidays, or when they are weak and need to replenish their body.

Many times, stews are more than just soup. People who know how to stew soup will also adjust the ingredients of the soup according to the needs of diners to achieve the effect of medicinal food.

Getting angry, cold, headache, physical weakness... there is a suitable stew to "cure" every symptom.

Even during the difficult times of the past few years when supplies were scarce, the head chefs were always able to unleash their creativity within the limited space.

A cleanly picked pork bone and a handful of wild vegetables can always make the whole family enjoy a delicious drink.

When dining at "Su Ji", you can enjoy a set of soup. Two large buckets of soup are cooked every day and guests can take their own bowls to fill. Usually, it is tomato and egg soup, pig blood and leek soup, etc.

"What Kung Fu soup? We have Kung Fu soup today?"

At this time, Uncle Wang was about to come over to get some soup. He overheard something and ran over happily. He scooped the soup in the thermos with a big spoon and found that it was tofu and cabbage soup today.

The tofu is white and tender, swaying slightly in the soup, and the cabbage is lush green and juicy, exuding a fresh aroma.

Although it tastes good, it is a world of difference compared to the soup that takes a lot of effort to stew.

Seeing Uncle Wang's slightly disappointed expression, Grandma Wu couldn't help but laugh and said, "You're just eating a meal. Don't you know how much it costs? And you're still dreaming of having some soup? What a wishful thinking."

There was a hint of joking in his tone, but also the kind of intimacy that an elder has for a younger person.

Uncle Wang muttered, "I love stewed soup, too. If my wife were home, I'd eat it every day. But now she's been transferred to the countryside, and it'll take a year for her to be transferred back. I don't know how to make soup, so I'm dying of it."

As he spoke, he shook his head helplessly, his eyes full of desire for the stew.

Suddenly, Uncle Wang's eyes lit up as if he had thought of something. He said to Su Yuanzheng, "Xiao Su, you have to make soup for Miaomiao every day. You have to watch the fire anyway. Why not make a few more and sell them? It doesn't matter if it's a little expensive. The most important thing is that it tastes good."

Uncle Wang's words instantly sounded like the rustling of countless gold coins in Su Miao's ears.

Yes! Dad’s skill in making soup is truly exceptional. The taste of the soup, whether it’s the control of the heat or the combination of ingredients, is just right, and it’s so delicious that it leaves you with an endless aftertaste.

If I could sell the stew my dad makes, it might become very popular. If I add a stew category to the store, wouldn’t the business be even better?

The more Su Miao thought about it, the more he felt that this was a great idea. He turned to his father and said, "Dad, I think what Uncle Wang said is right. It's worth a try."

Grandma Wu also echoed, "Xiao Su, I think this can be done.

You see, people here love to drink soup, and usually we make it at home. But now more and more people are busy with work and can’t take care of their families, so they have to eat out. But there are not many decent soup restaurants out there.

If you make it and it tastes good, you'll definitely have no trouble selling it. Look how supportive Miaomiao is, just give it a try!"

Su Yuanzheng nodded and said, "Okay, I'll try, but I need to think carefully about what kind of soup would be most suitable."

Uncle Wang saw that he had a chance to drink the delicious soup, so he said cheerfully, "Xiao Su, if too many people rush to drink the soup, you must save some for me. Our company has a meal allowance, and I'll spend it all on your family."

This humorous remark made even the diners around who were having dinner laugh.

That night, Su Miao and his father enthusiastically discussed the types of stews.

Su Miao said seriously: "Dad, I think we can choose some soups that are more popular with the public, so that the customers will be more receptive.

Next, the ingredients you choose should be simple to prepare. For example, I won’t make the Gastrodia elata stewed with pig brain that you made for me in the early stages because it takes time to prepare. I will consider it after this section is completed and dedicated staff are arranged.

We can also choose seasonal ingredients according to the season, which will reduce the cost. In addition, seasonal ingredients are fresh and the soup will definitely taste better. "

Su Yuanzheng was listening to his daughter's well-organized analysis and could not help but nod frequently, agreeing very much with his daughter's point of view.

He quickly took out a pen and paper, and while listening to Su Miao, he carefully listed a few things.

"Now that winter has arrived, everyone's favorites are... lotus root stewed with pork ribs, corn stewed with pork ribs, pig lung and snow pear soup, and chestnut stewed chicken. Let's take a look at these for now."

Su Miao said happily, "Yeah, I like all of these, especially the lotus root and chestnut stewed in the soup. It's soft and sticky when you bite it, and has a natural sweetness. It's especially delicious. But won't there be too many lotus roots soon?"

“It’s okay, we can change to something else when the time comes, just try it first.

Tomorrow I will buy some more small stewing pots. The ones I have at home were bought from a master chef. They are made very well, look good and are of good quality.

I just don’t know if they still have so many products now. His stew pots and jars are still very popular.”

Su Miao thought for a moment and said, "Dad, buy a few first to try, don't buy too much. I was thinking, if the master chef is willing to accept customization, when we decide to officially start this stewing business, we can customize a batch of stew pots with our store name and trademark printed on them.

This not only highlights the characteristics of our store, but also plays a certain role in publicity."