Chapter 444: Wine in the Dish
As the waiter lifted the lid, white mist came out of the pot.
A burst of hot air carries the mellow taste of mutton, the spicy aroma of ginger and scallion, and the rich aroma of wine and vinegar.
It immediately whets one's appetite.
Princess Lejia could no longer hold back when she smelled the fragrance lingering at her nose.
She picked up the chopsticks, picked up a piece of mutton and put it in the bowl.
Shen Huazheng and Zhou Ying also picked up their chopsticks and began to taste the food.
This dish is made with lamb with alternating fat and lean parts, using the method of cooking meat with wine.
Princess Lejia chewed the tender mutton in her mouth with a look of satisfaction on her face.
Although rice wine is added during the cooking process of this dish, the wine flavor in the meat is not very strong.
Under the influence of the wine, the mutton's mutton smell has become very light and almost imperceptible.
If you don't look carefully or your sense of taste is not sensitive enough, you won't be able to taste the slight smell of mutton at all.
The mutton is extremely tender, and the aroma of wine and seasonings permeates every inch of the meat, while it tastes delicious without losing the mutton's own freshness.
After chewing it, a complex aroma suddenly jumps to the tip of the tongue, then lingers between the lips and teeth, and even in the mouth.
The taste of rice wine in cooking is really wonderful.
Chen Huazheng was also eating steamed mutton with wine, her eyebrows curved with joy.
The lamb is tender and juicy and melts in your mouth.
As soon as you take a bite, your mouth is immediately filled with the aroma of fat and a hint of milk.
During the steaming process, the mutton fully absorbs the aroma of the rice wine, becoming soft and tasty while still being chewy.
The sheepskin is soft and slightly elastic.
Take a bite and it’s full of gelatin.
The mellowness of rice wine and the aroma of seasonings complement the freshness of mutton, forming a unique taste and natural deliciousness.
It is so delicious that it will make you savor it in an endless aftertaste.
Zhou Ying swallowed the delicious food in her mouth and couldn't help but sigh: "It's delicious. I didn't expect that rice wine and mutton together would be such a delicious dish."
A little different from the drunken goose that Shen Huazheng had made before, the wine-steamed lamb had a stronger wine flavor.
However, the deliciousness of the mutton was not affected by the taste of the wine. Instead, it made it more fragrant and delicious.
As you chew, the aroma of meat and wine intertwine, leaving a long aftertaste.
No wonder even County Magistrate Wu said that the steamed lamb with wine is the signature dish of this restaurant and you must try it when you come.
Adding wine to cooking really adds a unique flavor.
After returning this time, she would have to find some time to study carefully and see what other foods could be combined with wine to make dishes.
If Zheng'er is not busy at that time, I will ask her to study together.
Chen Huazheng pointed at the chopsticks and picked up another piece of mutton: "It is indeed delicious, the mutton is tender and tasty. The heat is just right, and the amount of rice wine is just right."
Steamed lamb with wine may seem simple, but it actually tests the chef's skills.
The amount of rice wine added and the control of the heat are of paramount importance. If too much rice wine is added, the smell of the wine will be too strong and cover the aroma of the mutton itself.
However, if too little rice wine is added, or the mutton is not cooked enough, the strong smell of the mutton will not be covered up.
When you put it in your mouth, you will feel the two incompatible smells of alcohol and sheep swirling between your lips and teeth, making you feel uncomfortable.
Princess Lejia swallowed the mutton in her mouth and said, "In the past, I only knew that good wine goes well with good food. When tasting delicious food, you have to drink a glass of good wine. Later, after eating the drunken goose made by Zheng Zheng, I realized that fine wine and delicious food can be paired in that way. It turns out that yellow wine can also be made into a delicious dish with goose meat."
She paused, picked up a piece of mutton with chopsticks and put it in the bowl, then continued -
"Besides, rice wine can not only be used to make drunken goose, but also to make such delicious steamed lamb. I declare that from today on, my favorite wine is rice wine."
"Oh, right," Princess Lejia seemed to have thought of something and added, "When we were in the enclosure, Zheng Zheng also added wine to the roasted beggar's chicken. The sausage and bacon also have a light aroma of wine. It turns out that wine and meat really go well together."
Rice wine and fresh meat are a match made in heaven.
Chen Huazheng couldn't help but laugh: "Aning, there are more dishes that can be made with meat and wine than just these. There are many other delicious dishes. I'll find a chance to make them for you to try next time."
The ingredients here are limited, so when she returns to the capital, she will make some delicious dishes with wine for Aning to try.
Princess Lejia was overjoyed: "Great, great, Zhengzheng is the best."
That’s great! When I’m with Zheng Zheng, I learn new things every day.
I wonder if there is any other food that can be combined with wine besides those I have eaten before.
Princess Lejia was eating when she suddenly thought of the letter that Marquis Wenxin had written to her.
Not long after, the other dishes were brought up by the waiter one by one.
Soon, the other dishes they ordered were brought up by the waiter one after another, filling up the table and looking very sumptuous.
There are lamb chops stewed with radish, cabbage and tofu pot, steamed sea bass, and a plate of flower steamed buns in various shapes, unique and cute.
Basically, there are all the patterns that were seen at the welcoming banquet for Governor Lin that day, and there are also a few gold ingot styles, which are very pleasing to look at.
Princess Lejia has always liked beautiful and exquisite things. When she saw the plate of steamed buns, her eyes lit up——
"Wow, this steamed bun is even prettier than the ones I saw that day, and there are many more patterns on it."
Chen Huazheng and Zhou Ying also looked at the steamed buns on the table. They were indeed much more exquisite than the ones served at the welcoming banquet that day.
It can be seen that the chef's hands are really skillful.
The steamed buns were just made and were still steaming hot.
Shen Huazheng picked up a koi-shaped bun with chopsticks, blew it to her mouth, and then took a careful bite.
The steamed buns are soft and fluffy, as light as clouds.
As soon as I take a small bite, the slightly hot sugar filling inside slowly flows into my mouth, and the sweet taste instantly blooms on the tip of my tongue.
It is sweet but not greasy, soft and delicious.
The sweet taste is like the warm sunshine in spring, making people feel warm and comfortable all over.
Princess Lejia also picked up a chubby little rabbit with chopsticks and started eating happily.
It was only after she took the first bite that she discovered that there was filling inside the steamed bun.
“This steamed bun has sugar filling in it!”
Although the steamed buns they ate last time were delicious, there was no filling in them.
Zhou Ying also nodded: "Adding stuffing to the steamed buns will make them taste different."
Although the flower steamed buns I tried last time were also delicious, they did not taste as rich as the steamed buns with sugar filling in this restaurant.
Princess Lejia swallowed the steamed bun in her mouth and said, "This steamed bun is really delicious. After dinner, let's buy some more to take back."
It's good to take it home as a snack and eat it with tea.
Chen Huazheng: "Okay, I'll buy another basket later."
These steamed buns are so beautiful, it’s a joy just to look at them.
Zhou Ying didn't say anything, but just looked at Chen Huazheng and Princess Lejia with a smile.
In life, it is a great blessing to find one or two good friends with similar interests and tastes.
During the meal, the three of them ate the delicious food in their bowls one bite after another and couldn't stop eating.
"These dishes are delicious. It seems that the owner here is a good cook."
They had already inquired before coming.
The owner of this restaurant is named Xie, and he is also the chef here.
Almost all the dishes are made by him.
In addition to the owner, this restaurant also has two waiters helping out.
As early as when they were in the capital, Chen Huazheng, Zhou Ying and Princess Lejia had discussed it.
If the Northwest is suitable for opening a branch, they will first open one or two snack shops, or sell some dried fruits and candied fruits to test the waters.
If we want to open restaurants and hotels here, in addition to sending a group of chefs and shopkeepers who we know well from the capital, we will also have to look for some suitable candidates locally.
If we really want to recruit people in Yuzhang County, the owner of this restaurant would be a good choice, but I don't know if he is willing.
As long as he is willing, the rest of the conditions, such as remuneration, can basically be negotiated.
When it comes to finding the right talent, the three of them have never been stingy with money.
However, that's all for the future.
Don't worry about these for now.
Princess Lejia has always been a person who takes one step at a time and sees things through.
Chen Huazheng and Zhou Ying also knew that if they really wanted to expand their business outside the capital, they couldn’t be too impatient.
You have to take it step by step. If you are too hasty, it will easily lead to trouble.
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