Chapter 321: Highbrow and Lowbrow
Zhao Xiaojing nodded thoughtfully. These tests not only tested the chef's cooking ability, but also the overall control ability. Moreover, it was not enough for the chef to be professional. The waiter who took the order also had to have sufficient knowledge about the dishes. This was what the system meant by a professional team.
"That's right, Xiao Su summed it up perfectly. It's just the right amount of detail. It sounds simple, but it's full of details. Look, we ordered tea today, and he sent us this rose pastry as a snack. If we didn't order tea or soup, he would send each of us a bowl of soup, so you can have a few sips before the meal to moisten your stomach.
"Try this rose pastry later; it's quite tasty. The soup we sent earlier was the same; it was simmered this morning. Although it was a gift, it wasn't something perfunctory," Jiang Zhengchun said.
Upon hearing this, Su Yuchen and Zhao Xiaojing each tasted a piece of rose pastry. The rose pastry was delicately made in the shape of a rose the size of a fingernail. It had a rich rose fragrance when eaten, and the outer pastry peeled off layer by layer with the teeth. It was small, but the fragrance lingered in the mouth after eating.
"Not bad indeed."
"tasty!"
"Xiao Jing is in this industry herself. In fact, her cooking is better than many big restaurants. The few times we've eaten at the restaurant, whenever Xiao Jing cooks, we can taste the difference between her and the other two chefs. And Xiao Jing's skills seem to be constantly improving, as if there's no bottleneck. Every time we go back, we're amazed by her cooking skills. This is very rare."
Actually, the main reason I brought you here to eat is to let you explore and learn more about the new dining scene. You're young, open-minded, and creative, so exploring more always opens up new ideas. The donburi restaurant isn't bad, but we think Xiaojing's skills warrant a larger, more upscale establishment. But running a restaurant isn't just about craftsmanship; the details your Uncle Jiang just mentioned are also crucial.
Of course, this is all later, but it's always a good idea to slowly learn more about it so you can plan ahead." Wen Yulan scooped a very complicated piece of eel over to Zhao Xiaojing and Su Yuchen, and spoke straight to the point.
Zhao Xiaojing listened, entranced. She certainly wanted to expand, open a bigger restaurant, and challenge herself to create higher-level dishes, but she didn't seem to have a clear plan. She spent most of her time immersed in virtual practice. She hadn't expected Aunt Wen to worry about her, to see the bigger picture even more than she did.
"I understand. Not only me, but other employees in the store also need to learn and improve. Now we all get along quite harmoniously. It's better to go far with a team than to go fast alone." Zhao Xiaojing understood.
Wen Yulan smiled and nodded without saying anything more.
Su Yuchen listened intently, nodding her head. However, she was more of a shareholder than the actual owner of the shop, so she listened intently. After finishing her eel, she picked up another beautifully presented dish, avocado and cheese abalone, warmed by candles at the bottom. After taking a bite, she tilted her head. "I think the crystal braised pork was even better."
"It's tasteful. I also think that dish is the best!" Wen Jin agreed.
Su Yuchen chuckled, "Hey, Uncle Jiang, what did you mean when you said that the crystal braised pork is made with the same recipe as gunpowder? Is it made with gunpowder?"
"I don't know exactly how it's made, I only know roughly that this dish is one of the three wonders of Zhenjiang. It's not made directly with gunpowder, but pickled with the saltpeter used to make gunpowder. I was afraid to eat it at first, but after eating it so many times, I can't help but order it over and over again. I don't even care about the saltpeter!"
"Saltpeter? It really is a gunpowder formula. It looks so delicate and elegant, and tastes incredibly fragrant. It's actually saltpeter..."
"It's okay that the portion is small," Wen Yulan comforted.
"Brother, which one is better, this braised pork or the braised pork head from Wang Laoer in Lizigou?" Wen Jin said with a teasing look in his eyes.
"Oh, how can we compare? If your sister hadn't controlled me and only allowed me to eat the braised pork head once a week for fear of my three highs, I might even have moved my house next to his shop!" Jiang Zhengchun laughed.
"So delicious? It seems to be even better than the crystal braised pork just now?" Zhao Xiaojing was curious.
"You can't say that. We can't compare them. People prefer highbrow or lowbrow culture. It depends on their mood and the atmosphere, which changes at any time." Jiang Zhengchun put down his chopsticks, quite gracefully.
"Let me put it this way. When Lanzi and I have free time, we like to come here, chat, drink tea, and try this and that. We always order the crystal braised pork with crispy Chinese broccoli and hawthorn. Lanzi loves Chinese broccoli, and after that, we order the braised pork, which I love. I think it's so delicious, I wouldn't trade it for anything."
But when I'm alone, I love to eat the braised pork head there, especially in the winter. The pork head should be both fat and lean, preferably with some crisp bones, and I ask the boss to cut it into large pieces for me, like the dice-shaped pieces in the braised pork just now.
Dip it in vinegar, minced garlic, and chili oil, then ask the owner to warm up a pot of rice wine. A big mouthful of pork head is so firm and fragrant, and another sip of hot wine warms you up. Listen to the chatter and boasting nearby, and glance out the window at the big red lanterns. Snow begins to fall in the alley. If you want something else, just order something from the pot that's simmering nearby. Wow, that taste is truly a true pleasure.
"Uncle Jiang, why don't you tell me the address of that pork head shop? I'm so greedy." Su Yuchen had just finished eating an abalone and was overwhelmed by the special spiciness of mustard. He started swallowing his saliva again after hearing Jiang Zhengchun's description.
Jiang Zhengchun chuckled and swallowed his saliva. He looked at the crispy glazed pigeon that had just been served on the table, dipped it in pepper and salt, and took a big piece into his mouth.
"You might as well just buy a pig's head and have Xiao Jing braise it for you, then cut it into big chunks. I don't think the braised meat there is as good as Xiao Jing's." Wen Yulan was amused by Su Yuchen. "Your Uncle Jiang doesn't enjoy the braised meat, he enjoys the smoky, noisy environment. I went there with him once, and there was a room full of men drinking, smoking, and bragging. The smell made my throat hurt for the whole day!"
"So that's how it is..." Su Yuchen chuckled, "Then let's go buy a pig's head tomorrow? And also a pot of rice wine!"
Jiang Zhengchun paused while eating the squab and looked up expectantly, "Buy a big one! Leave one for me, I'll go buy it tonight!"
"Just buy two and change our order to braised hot pot tomorrow night! Pig's mouth strips, arched mouth, ladder, and wind-blown are all good stuff! It's just right for hot pot in this weather, and it will get hot in a few days." Wen Jin followed suit with great interest.
"Okay, since everyone wants to eat it, I'll make it and give it a try. Uncle Jiang, you can just pick it up after get off work tomorrow. You don't have to buy it. Today, a plate of tomatoes is worth the price of two pig heads, so why would I let you buy it?"
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