Fish marinated in fermented rice wine and smoked fish sell well, but they still pale in comparison to freshly fried small fish.
The regular customers still haven't had enough of the fried chicken.
If we can't get fried chicken, we can eat fried fish instead!
The small fish used for frying fish were partly caught wild and partly bought by Lin Zhou at the market. They were not all the same size, some were big and some were small.
Since it's difficult to set a price, just weigh it directly; that's the most convenient way.
The small fish, fried until golden brown and crispy, were all poured into the iron basin. They varied in size and had a rich, fragrant aroma.
The method of frying fish is similar to that of frying chicken.
They are all marinated first, then coated with a thin, translucent batter before being deep-fried.
The batter is a bit thinner than the batter used for fried chicken, which helps to lock in the moisture and flavor of the fish.
"Boss, weigh out some fried fish for me."
The aroma of the freshly fried small fish had already overpowered the aroma of the fermented fish and smoked fish.
Faced with a choice, the customer did not hesitate to choose fried small fish.
When it was the turn of the regular customers, they all looked at Lin Zhou with resentment.
"Boss Lin, you're really fast! It took us four days to find this fish. Can't you sell me a little more?"
It's really hard to look at a grown man like this, acting like a resentful, timid wife.
Lin Zhou, despite wearing a mask, didn't show any sign of being speechless.
Although the silence was invisible, it was still revealed through his eyes.
Although the regular customer felt embarrassed, he still pretended to be shy and acted coquettishly.
If Boss Lin takes pity on him, he can sell him more fish to appease him; that would be well worth it.
Lin Zhou: ......
"The customers in front bought a lot, why don't you ask the people behind if it's okay to have unlimited food?"
Lin Zhou, who was tired of being pestered by diners, has found the best solution.
That is to shift the blame.
That's all the fish we have.
If there were no limit and you bought it all, you wouldn't be able to satisfy the customers waiting in line. So, it's best to let the customers decide among themselves.
He doesn't care who he sells to, as long as everyone is happy.
The regular customer's face fell upon hearing this.
Is that even a question?
He might be okay if he wasn't afraid of being ganged up on.
Boss Lin has gone astray!
"Then let's have one pound of each."
Regular customers select items based on the highest purchase limit.
Both smoked fish and fermented fish can be packed to go; you can tell they're cold dishes just by looking at them.
Freshly fried small fish should definitely be bought and eaten immediately!
Regular customers, having bought their fish, weren't in a hurry to leave; they simply stood to the side and started eating.
The fragrant fried fish, piping hot and steaming, makes a delightful sound as you bite into it, with a clear, crispy crunch.
Then the fish meat inside was even hotter than the outer shell.
An unsuspecting regular customer was immediately scalded and jumped up in anger.
Upon seeing this, Lin Zhou said helplessly, "It's fresh out of the pot, brother, eat slowly."
"Hiss~ Boss Lin, you know nothing about your own cooking skills! It smells so good, who can resist it! Even a dog can't resist!"
As Lin Zhou listened, he subconsciously looked down and saw Da Bao, who was being fed by someone next to him.
These diners really like Da Bao; everyone who buys fish feeds Da Bao, who's squatting in front of the stall.
Da Bao has eaten quite a few small fried fish since he arrived.
Is it okay for dogs to eat these?
Lin Zhou had never owned a dog before, but seeing Da Bao eating even fried fish made him a little worried.
"I'd have to be able to stop it from eating it."
Gao Jiazhi was also desperate.
He arrived early and had already finished the whole bag of fried fish.
Once Da Bao arrives, he doesn't want to leave, and he can't leave either, so he can only stay and watch over him.
Da Bao looks so satisfied with his food; he doesn't seem to have any problems. I'll take him to the vet later.
The food is such a mixed bag.
Luckily it wasn't a puppy, otherwise they definitely wouldn't let me eat it.
......
Once it happens, it happens again. Customers who lined up to buy fried fish couldn't wait to take the fish home to eat; they started eating as soon as they got it.
These palm-sized fried fish perfectly showcase the freshness of the fish meat. The batter is fried until crispy and fragrant, while the fish meat inside is tender and delicious. It tastes almost no different from steamed fish.
When you chew it, because it's fried, it has an extra fried flavor.
This is a deep-frying method that results in a crispy exterior and tender interior.
If you want the fish to be fried even crispier, you can fry it again in oil until the bones are crispy. Then you don't have to worry about the bones; you can just chew it and eat it.
Based on the diners' preferences, Lin Zhou prepared two different textures of fried fish on the spot.
This greatly surprised diners who didn't particularly like eating fish.
These fish dishes are prepared in ways they rarely eat.
The fish they usually eat are all cooked.
For example, crucian carp and tofu soup, as well as pickled fish, boiled fish, and other dishes.
It's hard to find fragrant fried fish, and they use wild small fish, which are very delicious. They are just as fragrant as the fried chicken.
Fermented fish and smoked fish are not local dishes of Jiangdong City. They had only seen them online, and many had never even tasted them. The moment they tasted them, the unprecedented deliciousness completely refreshed their understanding of fish.
Wow, there are so many ways to cook fish!
Surprisingly, each one tastes delicious in its own way.
As more and more regular customers bought fish, the food on Lin Zhou's stall gradually decreased.
Various photos were shared in the foodie group.
This made diners who didn't have time to get there very upset.
"Is there anyone kind enough to bring me one? I'll pay!"
"Who's going to bring you any? There's not enough for everyone here. They set a purchase limit right away. There's not enough to eat, not enough at all."
"Hilarious, you can just hire a delivery guy."
Some people, enjoying the spectacle, quietly tagged the delivery guy.
"Sorry, the delivery service is also in a queue. There's a purchase limit; one item per person is allowed. Sorry, brother, I'll eat it myself!"
The deliveryman immediately transferred his order to another deliveryman as soon as he saw Lin Zhou's location and headed straight to Nanbin Vegetable Market.
There's still a queue.
When the deliveryman saw someone tag him in the group chat, he said he wouldn't sell.
"Judging from the photos, there aren't many fish left. If you can't make it, you don't need to come. I doubt we'll even sell a few portions."
When Da Bao brought Gao Jiazhi to find them, Lin Zhou had already sold quite a few fish.
So there weren't enough fish left to go around.
It sold out in no time.
Many of the regular customers who came looking for food were unable to buy it.
They all clung to Lin Zhou, reluctant to let him go.
"Boss Lin, there's a market right next door. I'll go buy some more fish. Could you fry some for me?"
"Boss Lin, please have pity on this kid! I missed out on the burger last week, and if I don't get your fish today, I'm really going to cry!"
"Boss, let me tell you, I have a friend..."
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