Chapter 70
It is not difficult to make spicy strips. What you need to pay attention to is the steaming process.
It is not difficult to make spicy strips. What you need to pay more attention to is the steaming process. You have to take them out every few minutes and use chopsticks to pull them apart and turn them over.
The hot steam was rising and the aroma of noodles was wafting in the air.
Xiao Yue put the beef tendon noodles, which had become softened from dry, into the steamer again.
The second steaming time will be longer, so Xiao Yue prepares the chili oil unique to spicy strips.
Various spices such as cinnamon, bay leaves, fennel, etc. are put into the oil pan and fried. When the air is filled with strong fragrance, add onion, ginger, garlic, carrots and other spices.
The already fragrant kitchen now became even more intoxicating. Along with the sizzling sound of frying, the seasoning in the pot gradually turned slightly yellow.
Xiao Yue stirred lightly with chopsticks while observing the situation in the pot. When the food inside turned browned, she drained the oil and removed all the spices and condiments.
The oil temperature in the pan is very high at this moment, so you need to wait for it to cool down slightly before proceeding to the next step.
Xiao Yue turned around and took the beef tendon noodles out of the steamer.
The beef tendon noodles are fully cooked and have a warm yellow color. Each strand looks distinct, chewy and smooth, and exudes a mouth-watering noodle aroma.
Xiao Yue took out a pair of tongs and repeatedly picked up and put down the beef tendon noodles on the plate. This not only cooled down the noodles quickly, but also allowed him to tear apart some of the beef tendon noodles that were stuck together.
Soon, the beef tendon noodles that were originally spread out neatly on the plate were disrupted and looked like a mess.
Xiao Yue put down the tongs and continued with the last step of making the spicy strips.
The oil temperature in the pot has dropped a lot. When you pour in enough sesame seeds and chili powder, the pot will not be stuck due to the high temperature. Instead, it will burst out with a charming aroma.
If these two are the classic combination of spicy strips, then thirteen-spice powder is the perfect match to make the spicy strips more flavorful, and of course there are the indispensable cumin powder and pepper powder.
Pour all the several kinds of flour into the oil pan and fry them on low heat. The aroma is so delicious that it can be dipped into the soles of shoes.
When it is almost done, Xiao Yue continues to add salt and sugar, one to enhance the aroma and saltiness, and the other to enhance the flavor and freshness.
The pan is red and shiny, and it is almost ready to be served.
At this time, Xiao Yue bent down and removed the firewood at the bottom. After the temperature in the pot dropped, he poured half soy sauce and half balsamic vinegar into a spoon.
The next second, she swung the spoon and the dark brown liquid poured down the side of the pot.
At that moment, the aroma of chili oil seemed to fill the last gap.
Xiao Yue glanced at the customer drooling at the kitchen window and brought a bowl of cooled beef tendon noodles.
When the red and spicy chili oil was poured on the beef tendon noodles, everyone's eyes widened.
Xiao Yue picked up the tongs and sprinkled and mixed the chili oil, making it evenly distributed on every corner of the beef tendon noodles, making it covered with chili peppers, sesame seeds and cumin seeds.
The beef tendon noodles that originally looked like warm yellow suddenly changed into an oily red color. You can imagine how delicious it is to take a bite of it.
"Madam Xiao, is this today's new dish?"
The customers couldn’t help themselves and were already thinking in their minds how they were going to eat something so appetizing.
Unexpectedly, Xiao Yue raised an eyebrow and replied leisurely: "It's not a new dish, this is a new product in the snack area, spicy strips."
Snack area?
The customers were stunned.
The things in the snack area can be eaten directly. They are not to be eaten with rice or to fill the stomach. They can be put on a plate and chewed anytime and anywhere.
But these spicy strips are so red, so spicy, and so fragrant, and they look like they are meant to be eaten with rice, but they are actually eaten alone in the snack section? !
Several people were in a trance, and for a moment they doubted whether their tongues could withstand the spicy strips without white rice.
——It turns out that it can.
Half an hour later, customers at Yueting Buffet heard that the snack section had a new item, a kind of food that had never been seen before. Each item was spicy and fragrant, and not only could it be eaten as a side dish, it could also be eaten on its own.
So, those who could eat spicy food, led by Li Xiong, went over and grabbed two large plates, eating one piece at a time, and did not stop even when oil was dripping from their lips.
Seeing this, a customer who couldn't handle spicy food but was willing to give it a try took a little.
Soon they understood why this spicy strip can be eaten alone, because it is red but not spicy, spicy but not pungent, and leaves a lingering fragrance. In summary -
I can't stop at all!
…
The king of the snack area has great dominance. Xiao Yue has been very foresighted and steamed the beef tendon noodles in advance.
This approach was obviously correct, as the spicy noodles were delivered and refilled twice.
At this moment in the kitchen, Xiao Yue is making the final addition of spicy strips, plus some stock for tomorrow's portion.
Fortunately, I made a lot of chili oil at noon, which can last for a few days.
Xiao Yue carefully controlled the amount when adding it. After all, this is real oil. No matter how delicious it is, it will become greasy if too much is added.
Not to mention the customers, she herself doesn't like this feeling either.
The oil for spicy strips needs to be added in small amounts and multiple times, so that there is a little left on the plate at the end, but it is just the right amount that will not make people frown.
The last round of spicy strips was quickly sent out, and as people came and went at Yueting Self-service Restaurant, they all succumbed to the spicy strips.
After all, who doesn’t like snacking?
Xiao Yue thought as he put a spicy strip in his mouth. Finally, he swallowed the delicious food and slowly began to clean up the shop.
An hour was enough for Yueting Buffet to close its door and be as clean as new.
In the backyard, Xiao Yue, as usual, took Fang Sanhong, Lu Ran and others to prepare food for tomorrow.
Everyone was working while chatting.
There is a small low table between every two people, on which are placed fresh fruits, biscuits, and the new peppers that have just been harvested today, with bamboo skewers for skewering the Bobo chicken.
Well, who says it’s not okay to use it to eat?
Xiao Yue stuffed a grape into his mouth, chewed it and put the bamboo stick back in, looking very satisfied.
"Meow?"
At this moment, the little orange cat who was eating happily on his own small plate at Xiao Yue's feet raised his head and looked towards the backyard door with his watery eyes.
Xiao Yue was stunned, remembering that Xiao Ju had the same reaction the last time Zhang's father came, and couldn't help but frown.
There are not many people coming to the backyard, and it is basically our own people coming in and out...
“Knock, knock.”
"Xiao Yue?"
The next moment, a magnetic and pleasant male voice sounded along with the knock on the door. It sounded very familiar and immediately made Xiao Yue relax his brows.
So Fang Sanhong, Lu Ran and others saw that the people who were still sitting in their seats the next second ran to the back door the next second.
"Fu Xunzhou!"
After opening the door, Xiao Yue saw the person he was thinking about.
The visitor was dressed in moon-white clothes, looking cool and extraordinary, with his hair standing upright, revealing his outstanding eyebrows and eyes. When he saw the person who opened the door, his eyebrows and eyes showed a faint smile, and his coolness was like a spring breeze.
"Why are you here?"
Xiao Yue was really surprised. This person hadn't come to the store since he said he had something to do.
She was so busy that she was dizzy and even packed more food than she had prepared.
The lunch boxes were naturally the same as when Fu Xunzhou was recuperating before, and someone would come to pick them up every day.
Fu Xunzhou's eyebrows were gentle, and his eyes followed the person in front of him closely: "I'm done with my work for now, and I'll be free in the next few days."
This means that I can come over for dinner, and the deeper meaning is… I also want to come for dinner at this moment.
"I see." Xiao Yue heard it and was suddenly happy. Then he remembered that he had someone standing at the door, so he quickly made way: "Then come in first, we are still making lychee jelly... Master Duan is here too?"
The back door was a little small, and Xiao Yue took a few steps before he realized that Duan Lin was also standing there.
Fu Xunzhou took a glance and walked in first.
Duan Lin: “…”
Duan Lin: "Haha, Madam Xiao, yes, I'll come too... I'll come to help too!"
Xiao Yue coughed lightly and was about to close the door after the two people came in, but he heard footsteps again. He was startled when he looked.
"Chengmin, you were... here too?"
Isn't that right?
Didn't she only see two people?
Cheng Min, who had just arrived here and was about to knock on the door, was confused when he found it open: "Madam Xiao, why are you standing here? Did Xiaoxiao know I was coming?"
“…”
Xiao Yue reacted, laughed and was about to say "what a coincidence" when a beautiful figure ran towards him from the yard.
"Sungmin!"
It was Su Xiaoxiao.
Watching a man and a woman looking at each other as they walked in, Xiao Yue silently closed the door.
That’s good. The yard is more lively now.
Then a more lively group of people started...packing ice cream and rolling milk tea pearls.
This scene reminded Xiao Yue of the first time she rubbed pearls. There weren't as many people as there are now, but Fu Xunzhou was still standing next to her.
But the focus this time was not on the pearls. Xiao Yue looked at Fu Xunzhou carefully packing the ice cream and said, "You are feeling much better now, right?"
Fu Xunzhou paused and looked at her.
"What's wrong?" Xiao Yue didn't understand, and then she heard him say this in a tone more serious than packing ice cream.
“It was good before.”
Xiao Yue blinked and said innocently, "I just wanted to say that the ice cream is delicious. You can eat more later."
Fu Xunzhou: “…”
Fu Xunzhou: "Okay."
As the sky gradually darkened, the hustle and bustle in the yard continued until all the frozen products were put into the freezer and a lot of other things were stocked up.
Xiao Yue stretched and did not go to the kitchen immediately. He planned to sit down and rest for a while before making dinner.
In the yard, Su Xiaoxiao and Sun Wen seemed to be talking about something, which made everyone laugh.
Duan Lin was originally joining in the fun, until he saw the look in his young master's eyes, and he was startled.
The next second, Duan Lin, who was born to laugh, sighed.
Sun Wen noticed it and looked at him in confusion: "What's wrong, Guard Duan, don't you think what Xiao Xiao said is funny?"
Xiao Yue rested his chin on his hand and looked over.
Duan Lin sighed again and said, "It's really funny. It makes me feel relaxed as someone who works in the government."
He obviously had more to say in this manner, so Su Xiaoxiao took the lead in gossiping... and asking questions.
Xiao Yue became interested and listened while chewing the dried fruit in his hand.
"Nothing. I just sent a new guy to handle the West Street issue, but the thief hasn't been found in three days, so I have to take over the matter myself."
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