"Handsome, buying fish again? How much do you want this time?"
Meeting his boss's knowing look, Lin Zhou: ......
It felt like I'd been punched hard.
"Boss, I really am buying fish to eat at home. I set up a stall to sell fish at the entrance of the market every afternoon at six o'clock. If you don't believe me, come and try some for free. I'll treat you."
Although I bought fish for the first time to save face, I'm definitely not here today to embarrass myself or pretend to be rich.
It's really for the food!
The boss looked suspicious when he saw that Lin Zhou had gone to such lengths.
Could it be that it's not what he thinks?
"Of course! You've been supporting my business, so I have to try your cooking. It's right at the entrance of our market, isn't it?"
Lin Zhou nodded.
He really hoped the fishmonger would come.
That way, people won't suspect him of being a fisherman who only buys fish to fill the quota, which would be so embarrassing!
Lin Zhou thought that he also had fans, and if people found out, his image would be ruined.
There's no point in trying to make a living in Jiangdong City anymore.
What's the difference between this and a celebrity being photographed defecating in the wild? If it gets out, it's a social disaster.
To be honest, he was very curious at the time, but after searching for a long time, he couldn't find any specific news.
But this is the first time I've felt sorry for a celebrity.
After buying the fish, Lin Zhou returned home with a full load of fish.
Luckily, the tank is big enough to hold them all. I'll deal with them after I wake up.
Lin Zhou yawned, took a shower, and went straight to bed.
I woke up again at 2 PM.
When Lin Zhou was eating, he first asked the housekeeper to kill the fish in the tank. The big fish were treated the same way as before, while the small fish were set aside and he would marinate them.
Fried small fish may seem simple, but to make them flavorful, the fish must be thoroughly marinated. This way, you won't need to add a lot of extra seasonings when frying them.
Too much seasoning was added, so only the outside tasted good, but the fish inside was still lacking.
It will also mask the freshness of the small fish, so you need to marinate them for a sufficient amount of time before frying.
Marinate them now, and they'll be ready to be fried and sold fresh when you set up your stall.
"Sir, won't it be tiring to prepare so much today?"
Seeing that Lin Zhou had prepared two new products, Butler Sun asked with concern.
"It's alright. The fermented fish and smoked fish can be prepared in advance. It's just a little troublesome to fry the fish when we get there."
"Diners have been eating fermented fish for three days now; we need to add a new flavor."
Lin Zhou had been eating fermented fish for three days in a row and was starting to get tired of it.
Although the method of making smoked fish is called smoked fish, it has nothing to do with smoking. The initial processing of the fish is the same as that of fermented fish: the fish is first marinated, then air-dried, and then deep-fried.
The difference lies in the flavor of the final step.
The smoked fish is marinated in a specially prepared sweet sauce, rather than being deep-fried in a red oil sauce like fermented fish.
While he was preparing the two kinds of fish, the housekeeper and the maids also killed all the small fish in the tank.
Lin Zhou took some time to prepare a marinade for the little fish.
That completes most of the preparations.
"Smoked fish tastes best when soaked overnight, but there isn't enough time."
Lin Zhou looked at the finished smoked fish, picked up a piece, and tasted it.
The smoked fish has a glossy, shiny surface that looks understated, but it can't hide the alluring sheen it exudes at all times.
The sweet and sour seasoning is a delightful surprise; you can almost taste it just by smelling it.
As the one cooking, Lin Zhou resisted the temptation of fried fish, but once the fish was coated with the aroma of sweet and sour sauce, he became a little tempted.
Before the flavors have fully melded, I pick up a piece and taste it first.
Because we ate it quickly, the fish wasn't completely cooled down. It was crispy and fragrant, with a very obvious sweet and fresh flavor that you could taste as soon as you put it in your mouth. The fish meat was distinct in its strands, a completely different texture from fermented fish.
Upon careful tasting, the fish meat seems to be a medium for conveying deliciousness, inspiring endless imagination.
After finishing a piece of fish, Lin Zhou looked up and saw Housekeeper Sun, Aunt Fang, and Aunt Xu gathered around the kitchen door.
"You should try it too. It has a completely different texture from fermented fish. The fish is deep-fried and then soaked, and it has a wonderfully tender texture. It's very fragrant."
After Lin Zhou gave the order, everyone stopped being reserved and went straight into the kitchen to get chopsticks and bowls.
The happiest thing during my workday is eating the food my boss cooks!
It was such a treat!
Especially since the boss was a nice person, he gave them a raise after they had only been working there for a short time.
Waaaaah, where can you find such a great boss?!
Butler Sun and his ilk wished they could sell themselves to the Lin Zhou family and work for him for life!
It's a pity the boss didn't sign them long-term contracts.
Without a contract, there's always a feeling of being fired at any time.
A ten-year contract isn't out of the question!
Butler Sun likes salty and spicy dishes. The smoked fish tastes good, but he still prefers the fermented fish. He put down his chopsticks after eating two pieces.
Aunt Fang and Aunt Xu really enjoyed it, and they ate three or four pieces before stopping.
Lin Zhou ate dinner around 2 PM. He didn't feel hungry before setting up his stall, so he didn't ask anyone to prepare dinner, planning to eat after he finished packing up.
He runs a food stall, so he has no shortage of food. If he gets hungry, he can fry some small fish for himself.
Around 5 o'clock, he was getting ready to set up his stall, so he told the housekeeper and the others to go home and not wait for him to come back after he packed up.
After he left, the aunties first cleaned up the house, and then made sure there was food and drink before going home.
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