Chapter 354: When it’s time to kill someone familiar, kill them.
Zhao Xiaojing explained the store's situation in as much detail as possible, while Nie Xiuqi, who was sitting opposite her, stared at the table seriously, only making brief responses when necessary.
"Then let's go to the kitchen to try the food?" After Zhao Xiaojing finished saying everything she could think of, she saw that Nie Xiuqi really didn't seem to have any questions, so she suggested taking the next step.
Nie Xiuqi nodded and quickly stood up to move the chair.
Zhao Xiaojing walked in front and handed the new chef's uniform to Nie Xiuqi. After putting it on, she walked to the back kitchen in two or three steps. As soon as she opened the curtain, she saw Wan Yuyue and Yun Yongyuan craning their necks to look over here.
"Hello, Senior Brother Nie." The two of them greeted him in unison.
"Hello." Nie Xiuqi raised his eyelids and glanced at the two of them, then immediately lowered his head.
Zhao Xiaojing thought to herself that this person's social anxiety was even worse than hers, and at the same time she keenly felt that he seemed to be more tense.
"See what dishes to make. Anything on the menu will do, and even things not on the menu are fine." Zhao Xiaojing said hurriedly, pointing to the refrigerator.
Nie Xiuqi breathed a sigh of relief, walked to the refrigerator, looked around, and finally chose a piece of pork liver and a piece of pork belly. He then picked a few ingredients from the vegetable section, rinsed them, and boiled water in a pot. After blanching the pork belly and simmering it on low heat, he lowered his head and started chopping vegetables.
After the pork belly is cooked in the pot, take it out and then complete the series of steps including cutting vegetables, marinating, preparing sauce and processing auxiliary ingredients.
Nie Xiuqi remained silent throughout the entire process. He fished out the pork belly and set it aside, then turned around and heated the oil in a wok to start cooking the first dish.
Zhao Xiaojing watched coldly, keeping quiet throughout the whole process while her mind was in a state of confusion. She was quite impressed by this socially anxious senior.
He was probably used to not talking and not asking anyone for help. After entering the new kitchen, except for Zhao Xiaojing opening the refrigerator and asking him to choose ingredients at the beginning, he did not ask Zhao Xiaojing any questions or ask for help.
He seemed to be familiar with the kitchen layout when he arrived. After taking the meat, he easily took the vegetables and side dishes from the side, then opened the sterilizer to get the dishes, went to the workbench to find the seasoning, and then took the kitchen utensils from the wall. Everything was very natural.
There was no need to ask any unnecessary questions. He seemed to be able to understand the structure and arrangement of any kitchen at the first time, and was particularly good at finding things.
Is it because he doesn't interact with people that he can only learn and excel at these things? Or is it because he is good at these things that he doesn't need to interact with people?
"What did he do?" Zhao Xiaojing was watching with interest when she heard a low voice. She glanced over and saw that Wan Yuyue's pot was burnt again.
"Senior Brother Yun, it's over-the-top, redo it. Senior Sister Wan, it's a mess, redo it." Zhao Xiaojing's face darkened and she said in a cold voice.
The two people who were involuntarily stealing glances at Nie Xiuqi cooking immediately straightened their necks, poured out the dishes, washed the pot, and re-cut the vegetables, not daring to breathe.
Nie Xiuqi didn't even raise his eyelids or make any big movements before the first dish came out of the pot.
"Is this braised liver tip?"
"right."
Zhao Xiaojing nodded, thinking the same thing as she did.
Just now, when she saw Nie Xiuqi making the pork liver with a wider sauce, first frying it in oil and then adding the sauce, she had some guesses.
"Liao" is a Shandong cuisine method that involves first cooking the ingredients in oil or boiling water, then stirring them in a sauce. Zhao Xiaojing had learned about this method, but only in writing.
"You two come and try it too." Zhao Xiaojing picked up the chopsticks. She saw Wan Yuyue and Yun Yongyuan looking anxious out of the corner of her eye, and waved her hand helplessly.
The two men were as if they had been pardoned, and put down their kitchen knives and came forward.
Zhao Xiaojing's first impression of the liver was its tenderness. This tenderness was different from the crispy, crispy texture of stir-fried liver. Instead, it was coated in a thick, glossy sauce, creating a smooth, oily texture. The sauce was thin, glittering, and richly flavored, almost bursting with juice.
Yun Yongyuan and Wan Yuyue's eyes flashed with surprise, and they secretly glanced at Zhao Xiaojing, while Zhao Xiaojing silently picked up the second piece.
She had never had this dish before. At first glance, it seemed quite fresh, and the overall cooking and seasoning were excellent. But compared to the system's stir-fried pork liver, it felt a little lacking in flavor, making each bite truly astonishing. Also, there seemed to be a bit too much oil at the bottom of the dish. However, the oil was suitable for a rice bowl. Perhaps he'd left extra oil there, considering this was a rice bowl restaurant?
While Zhao Xiaojing was thinking, Nie Xiuqi's second dish came out of the pot, the twice-cooked pork that the three of them were familiar with.
Nie Xiuqi placed the twice-cooked pork in front of the three people, then lowered his head again and resumed his solemn expression of standing still.
Zhao Xiaojing picked up the twice-cooked pork and put it in her mouth. It was very good, with a strong meaty aroma. The stir-fry was not greasy or woody, and the ingredients were sufficient and the flavor was clear. Apart from a small flaw that it was a little sweet after chewing carefully, which seemed to be the wrong ratio of sweet noodle sauce, the overall taste was excellent.
Wan Yuyue and Yun Yongyuan followed Zhao Xiaojing and tasted it one after another. After exchanging glances again, they also stood still like Nie Xiuqi, waiting for Zhao Xiaojing to speak. Zhao Xiaojing was not in a hurry to speak. She rinsed her mouth and fell into deep thought.
After all, Nie Xiuqi had been out of the restaurant for four years, so his cooking skills were as good as expected, much better than Wan Yuyue and Yun Yongyuan's first time cooking.
So should I encourage her now and let her feel the enthusiasm of the new boss, or should I find some faults and establish her professional image as a boss?
Or should we encourage him and give him confidence, but also point out his shortcomings to show professionalism?
Zhao Xiaojing thought while staring at the two dishes and secretly opened the quality evaluation module.
[Stir-fried Liver Tips: Level 2, too much base oil, too much soy sauce for coloring (no need to overdo it), and the peppercorn oil was added at the wrong time.]
[Twice-cooked Pork: Level 2, the ratio of sweet bean paste to fermented broad bean paste is incorrect (0.5 tablespoons too much), and the amount of sugar is too little (0.6 grams).]
It turned out to be the pepper oil! But Nie Xiuqi is amazing!
Zhao Xiaojing was suddenly enlightened and was surprised to find that Nie Xiuqi's overall level was even better than she had imagined.
You have to know that the system's quality evaluation module is quite picky. The highest level of dishes you usually eat in restaurants is level two, but the two dishes Nie Xiuqi made were both level two.
His basic skills are quite solid. If he is taught the cooking methods of the system recipes, he will become the mainstay of the store in minutes, right?
Zhao Xiaojing was secretly delighted, and she curled her lips as she came up with an idea.
When Nie Xiuqi met her for the first time, he could tell at first glance that he was socially anxious and not good at socializing. If she really found fault with him, she was afraid that he would think too much, but she was familiar with Yun Yongyuan and Wan Yuyue!
Killing the familiar, isn't that what is used at this time?
It just so happens that twice-cooked pork is Yun Yongyuan's specialty, so he basically cooks it. It's always okay for them to give it a try.
"Brother Yun, you've also eaten Brother Nie's twice-cooked pork. Tell me about the difference between you and him."
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