After playing with the memes for a while, everyone's attention was quickly drawn to the live broadcast content.
[Class bell: So, what delicious food is Mianmian making today? It’s been a while since the summer to fall season, and I don’t feel like eating anything. I’m just waiting to hang out with Mianmian (-﹃-)]
Gu Yumian looked at the ever-increasing number of viewers and replied with a narrowed eyebrow, "Today we're eating tofu, which is perfect for autumn."
Loss of appetite is most common during seasonal changes. Ice drinks in the heat of summer are already a bit cold, but eating autumn and winter nourishing foods now can easily cause internal heat. Tofu nourishes the lungs, relieves coughs, and relieves summer heat, making it perfect for the dry seasons and lingering summer heat.
Moreover, there are many delicious ways to cook tofu.
"Mr. Gu, the tofu is here." An apprentice knocked on the door cautiously and came in.
"Thank you." Gu Yumian nodded.
The apprentice blushed, waved his hands and said "You're welcome", then walked out with his hands and feet together.
Gu Yumian possesses a kind personality, treating people with gentleness and courtesy, yet maintaining a respectful distance. When he first took over the restaurant, some employees thought he was easy to bully. However, he was also decisive in his management, removing people as he pleased, using both soft and hard tactics, and quickly brought the entire restaurant under his control.
A few days ago, Gu Yumian had already thought of the new autumn dishes to be launched, and asked the chef apprentices to make tofu in advance - the process is similar to making soy milk, grinding the soybeans to squeeze out the raw soy milk, and boiling it, except that there is an extra step of adding gypsum to the brine.
Everyone was a quick learner. After Gu Yumian demonstrated it once, they immediately understood. The tofu they made was a clear, snow-white color. At this moment, it was being arranged on a plate.
User 1837: This 'tofu' looks like pudding. So, host, how do you eat tofu?
In fact, there is tofu in the interstellar world. Gu Yumian had found silken tofu on the magical star network to make desserts before, but tofu is not very popular. Many people's first reaction when seeing tofu is still pudding.
An old joke from ancient Earth suddenly flashed through Gu Yumian's mind. He couldn't help but pick up the little snow leopard and kissed its nose: "This is also called taking advantage of others."
The little snow leopard's usually lazy and carefree eyes widened slightly, as if it was stunned by the sudden attack. It looked at Gu Yumian and reflexively pressed its paw on his lips, appearing a little dazed and cute.
The little fox sat on the cushion, tilted its head back, and wagged its tail shyly as if it was a little longing. Gu Yumian then picked up the little fox and kissed its forehead.
The little snow leopard, who had just reacted and was about to start to be happy, said: "..."
With a sullen face, he angrily pushed the little fox's head away.
The baby panda has now turned into a human form, lying innocently in the stroller and sucking its fingers. Today, the audience can see the long-lost perspective of the little snow leopard.
At this moment, fans who love Gu's daily interactions and life, as well as fans who like their looks, were all blown away.
Audience: "Ahhhhh, my heart was beating really fast when Mianmian came over to me just now." "Tuantuan's lemon indicator is also normal today." "I seem to have suddenly understood what it means to eat tofu. To be honest, I want to eat the anchor's tofu (pun intended)."
Coupled with the recent "I don't remember having a friend like you" incident, the strong contrast between Gu Yumian's two attitudes touched the cuteness spots of many people, and the atmosphere of the barrage was very heated for a while.
"Ahem," Gu Yumian was a little embarrassed at this point. He coughed twice and clasped his hands together to call everyone's attention back. "Okay, let's stop talking about irrelevant things and start cooking."
"Today I plan to make shrimp stuffed tofu and tofu pudding, and also a three-fresh soup. Let's make the stuffed tofu first."
Shrimp stuffed tofu is a Cantonese dish with a light and delicate texture, emphasizing freshness. However, Gu Yumian's cooking is more targeted at the age of the little snow leopard, so to avoid it being too bland, he pan-fries the tender tofu until both sides are golden brown before removing it.
As usual, Gu Yumian opened the backs of the shrimps and removed the threads. He also cut the half-fat and half-lean pork belly into small pieces and chopped them into stuffing.
Then, he added some starch and salt to the shrimp filling, coated it in raw egg liquid, and marinated it. Then, Gu Yumian wet his hands with water and, after repeatedly pounding the shrimp filling on the chopping board, put it directly on ice to preserve its freshness.
The pork belly is marinated with chopped ginger, garlic, cooking wine and soy sauce. In order to make the meat firmer and tenderer, starch and water are also added to make it more tender.
"This way the shrimp filling will be more crispy and chewy," Gu Yumian explained to the audience. "Once the filling is prepared, it can be steamed. You don't need to steam it for too long to prevent the shrimp and meat filling from becoming tough."
At this time, the fillings are ready. Gu Yumian cuts the tender tofu into small pieces, scoops out a small hole in the middle with a spoon, fills the pork belly filling and fresh shrimp filling into the pieces in turn, and steams them in a pot.
It had only been steamed for a short time at this stage. The small, tender pieces of tofu were topped with the pink shrimp filling. The surface was steamed until it was slightly oily, but it was already very delicate and tempting. The little fox scratched Gu Yumian's arm with its paws, completely attracted by his gaze, and looked carefully into the pot.
While waiting for the food to be steamed, Gu Yumian used the time to make soy sauce, which is one of the soul of fresh shrimp stuffed tofu.
"Seafood sauce is made in advance with soy sauce, rock sugar and shrimp shells and shrimp meat, which tastes more delicious."
Mix salt, light soy sauce, and seafood sauce in the correct proportions, add sugar and sesame oil, and a spoonful of rice wine, then pour everything into the pot and bring to a boil. The sugar quickly melts in the pot, and the aroma of the wine and sauce gradually blends with the salty, sweet, and fresh flavors, sizzling with the hot oil, spreading its rich fragrance!
At this moment, the pot made a "ding" sound when it was set, and the tofu stuffed with shrimp was steamed until cooked.
Gu Yumian first poured two spoonfuls of soy sauce onto the plate, put in the lettuce hearts, then placed the tender tofu onto the plate one by one, and finally drizzled a layer of hot oil from stir-frying minced ginger on top...
The tofu is golden and crispy on the outside and snow-white on the inside, topped with light red crystal shrimps, and covered with fragrant hot oil that is steaming.
The translucent luster and beautiful rich color all indicate the delicious, smooth, delicate and refreshing taste of the fresh shrimp tofu. The fresh and mellow aroma of the soy sauce penetrates into the nose, making people's throat move slightly!
The little fox and the little glutinous rice dumpling in the stroller looked at each other, and looked eagerly at Gu Yumian waiting to be fed. The little snow leopard took the initiative and stretched out its claws to hold the handle of the small spoon, and asked Gu Yumian to feed it first in a very domineering and unreasonable manner.
Not far away, the apprentice chefs were swallowing their saliva hard while trying to record the cooking process and key points on the light computer, and the barrage of comments was even more boiling.
[Yue Lang Feng Qing: Ahhhhhhhhh! I'm sitting right now!! In the Elbet restaurant!!! Can you sneak into the kitchen and eat? My bestie and I are completely restless.]
[Chocolate Cat ni: What a delicious and beautiful dish! My mouth is watering all over my desk! The shrimp filling looks so tender!]
[Big Apple: I can already imagine the taste =uu=, shrimp and meat stuffing steamed together, every bite is so delicious.]
Before the half-hour blackout period was over, the number of viewers reached 60 million in the blink of an eye, with hundreds of new viewers pouring in every second.
Some of the new viewers were attracted by the GIFs on Weibo, and they arrived at the right time. Gu Yumian, unable to resist the eager urging of the children, grabbed a porcelain spoon and fed each of the three children a piece of fresh shrimp stuffed tofu.
The stuffed tofu is still hot right out of the pot. The fresh shrimp and pork belly are steamed to produce a delicious and mellow juice. The tender tofu absorbs the soup and soy sauce. After biting through the crispy skin, the hot soup flows in your mouth.
The delicate and smooth tofu is paired with crispy and chewy shrimps and half-fat and half-lean pork belly. The aroma of beans and sauce fills your mouth. It is so delicious that words cannot describe it. It makes you want to stop!
The little fox hugged its tail and sat with the little glutinous rice dumpling, curling up shyly and happily to savor it. The little snow leopard pressed Gu Yumian's hand with its paw pad, silently urging him to continue feeding. The barrage of comments immediately reached a second peak!
Vivian: This is so delicious!!! The tofu looks white like pudding, but it tastes so fragrant and smooth. It's perfect with the shrimp, meat, and sauce.
[Puff: Elbet Restaurant? I'm coming!!!]
[sdysuf: Host, if you dare to serve this dish in your restaurant, I'll buy it. I'll live in the restaurant from now on. Would you consider expanding your hotel business?]
[Home in the Mine: This has opened up new ideas. Since Mianmian has already opened a restaurant, will he open a hotel, a hair grooming and bathing experience center, and then open another... hehehe]
As soon as the half-hour blackout period was over, the number of viewers reached 70 million, and Gu Yumian's live broadcast room directly rushed into the top three of the real-time popularity list on the homepage!
"Let's eat a little first to get a taste," Gu Yumian looked at the comments, then at the three children's cute reactions, and couldn't help laughing. "I'll have lunch after I'm done, and I'll show everyone around our restaurant. Everyone is welcome to come eat when you're free."
This was the first time that everyone heard Gu Yumian personally admit that he ran the Elbet restaurant. The atmosphere in the barrage was already lively, and everyone immediately started chatting.
"Mianmian is actually this rich! Can I dream of marrying the wealthy Mr. Gu?" "I love all the dishes at Elbet Restaurant after the renovation. It turns out it's run by Mianmian, so that makes sense." "I'll come tomorrow, no, today!! I'll run over here!! Mianmian, wait for me."
"Actually, it's not my own shop. It's my friend's," Gu Yumian explained. "He gave it to me... I'm running it first. Strictly speaking, I'm not the boss."
The little snow leopard was not happy to hear this, especially because the word "friend" seemed unremarkable. However, the audience felt differently, believing that Gu Yumian was just being modest.
Seeing that the little snow leopard was unhappy, Gu Yumian thought it was because it wanted to continue eating, so he couldn't help but hold the little snow leopard's face and scratch its chin with amusement.
Afraid that Qiuqiu and Yuanyuan would feel left out, Gu Yumian hugged the two little babies and patted their heads. The little foxes obediently snuggled into Gu Yumian's arms and chirped twice.
"Now let's make the three-fresh soup and tofu pudding. I'll try to make it as fast as possible."
The three-fresh soup itself is a homely stew, and its preparation is simple. Gu Yumian shreds the synthetic chicken breast, soaked sea cucumber, and shrimp into thin strips, slices the tomatoes, bamboo shoots, cucumber, and ginger, and marinates the chicken breast with egg white and starch.
After boiling the water, Gu Yumian drizzled sesame oil on the chicken breast, sea cucumber and shrimp, mixed them evenly, added broth and brought to a boil, then added ginger slices, bamboo shoots and tomato slices in turn.
Soon, the creamy, slightly thick, three-fresh soup began to simmer on the stove, bubbles rising from the air. Emerald bamboo shoots and tender red shrimp tumbled in the milky broth. The aroma flowed through, perfectly showcasing the unique freshness, crispness, and tenderness of Jiangsu and Zhejiang cuisine.
The audience once again: "!!!"
Gu Yumian held the long spoon and tasted it himself first, added a little bit of salt, and gave a small bite to each of the three children.
"Did you see it clearly?" Gu Yumian tilted his head slightly to look at the apprentices and chefs beside him.
Everyone nodded vigorously in response. Although Gu Yumian sped up his pace, his movements were neither hurried nor slow and well-organized. As long as one watched carefully, one could fully grasp the process and techniques.
It’s just that… having to endure being hungry and pay attention to cooking methods is really a test of willpower.
Especially when Gu Yumian scooped soup for the little snow leopard, the little fox and the little glutinous rice balls to taste, the delicious three-fresh soup coupled with the gentle and beautiful smile on the young man's lips made everyone almost want to rush up and grab the boss from the children.
Seeing everyone nodded, Gu Yumian felt relieved and continued to prepare the tofu pudding.
The cooking process for tofu pudding is similar to that for tofu. First, heat the soy milk, add the gypsum paste, and let it sit for a while. Gu Yumian is used to sweet tofu pudding, and the tender white tofu pudding is topped with a spoonful of hot, agate-colored maple syrup, which is refreshing and sweet.
"Okay, let's go eat."
Gu Yumian handed the plate to the little robot to help carry it, gave the chef a few words of advice, and led the children to the exclusive box.
The little snow leopard had actually been quite happy all day, especially after buying a tie for Shuo Han. Gu Yumian had no idea why it was so happy… but even though it was happy, it was still jealous. It lay sullenly on his shoulder, wanting to push the little fox out of Gu Yumian's arms.
The audience couldn't wait for the meal to start, but even so, they couldn't help but be a little amazed as they walked through Elbet's newly renovated halls and corridors.
The boxes that were originally suspended in the air have been transformed into tree houses, or simply into small floating lawns covered with picnic tablecloths, with transparent fences to avoid safety hazards.
There were vines, leaves, and even projected animals. Even the wind felt like a mountain breeze, carrying the cool, clean air of late summer and early autumn. The sky was a deep blue, high, and filled with natural light—this wasn't a simulation; it was the real sky, its dome transparent.
There was also a girl in a white dress sitting on a large platform, with a garland on her head, playing the harp.
The ingenious integration of virtual technology and reality made it almost impossible to distinguish between reality and illusion. The guests all seemed very comfortable and at ease, and many looked towards Gu Yumian with curiosity.
"There is a different theme every day. Today's theme is The Wizard of Oz," said Gu Yumian.
In addition to The Wizard of Oz, there are also some themes simulating snow-capped mountains, beaches and oceans, or fantasy themes like desert roses and mechanical steam. Gu Yumian is not an expert in these, and these are the results of communication with interior designers.
In the past, Elbet mostly imitated some magnificent movie scenes, and the change interval was very fast, changing every five or ten minutes. At most, it could only give customers a sense of novelty, but there was no sense of immersion at all.
This kind of thinking is actually quite refreshing now.
[Lili: So beautiful! I used to hate Elbet all my life, but now I... I'm okay again. Mianmian, wait for me.]
[Tianlan: I want to eat that tofu and drink the soup ah ah ah, the host shouldn’t keep me in such a suspense, sob ah ah QAQ]
The exclusive private room soon arrived. It was a small, suspended lawn with a wooden table and cushions, and a nearby cherry tree provided shade. Gu Yumian first placed the children on the cushions, then placed food on the table. The little robot enthusiastically handed them hot towels.
"Come and wipe the paws." Gu Yumian held the little snow leopard's paws in his hands and wiped them carefully from the pads to the gaps between the paws, and then the little fox and the little glutinous rice balls.
At this moment, a leaf floated into Gu Yumian's hand, and the virtual menu unfolded. Gu Yumian hugged the children in his arms and said indulgently:
"What do you want to eat? Anything."
The audience was immediately envious. Who doesn't want to go out for a meal and order whatever they want? It's really nice to have a restaurant in your own home.
On second thought, the audience could taste the dishes ordered by Gu Yumian and the others, and he couldn't help but look forward to it.
The little fox was still a little cautious and reserved, but the little snow leopard had already raised its head and started ordering food casually, acting like the head of the family. It just pressed its paw on the light screen to choose what it wanted, and a menu would automatically appear.
Finally, Little Fox and Little Tangyuan also let go of their inhibitions and ordered the dishes they wanted. Gu Yumian also added a few more. Soon the dishes arrived, filling the entire table.
In order to prevent the soup from getting cold, there is a mobile alcohol stove on the table, which keeps the three-fresh soup simmered and bubbling.
Gu Yumian took out three small bowls, filled one bowl for each of the three children, blew it to cool slightly, and then fed each of them a mouthful.
——The addition of sea cucumber, shrimp and chicken breast makes the three-fresh soup fully bring out the unique mellow taste of tender meat. The presence of bamboo shoots and tomatoes adds a refreshing and slightly sour taste to the mellow taste. The thick soup is warm, smooth and extremely appetizing.
Especially if you drink it at noon in late summer and early autumn, one sip is enough to wake up the glutton in your stomach!
Not to mention the shrimp stuffed tofu, Yangzhou fried rice, sweet and sour fried shrimp balls, and Dongpo pork...
[Dva: Ahhhhhh, so many delicious things, I'm dying!! Although I think the dishes made by the host are the best, I can also do the others!!!]
User 7898: The grilled wings in my hand suddenly don’t smell good anymore. QAQ I’m going to Elbet’s levitator right now.
Mingzhida: I checked the restaurant prices online. Holy crap, they're so cheap right now! Aren't they really going to lose money? Also, I have a feeling the Elbet is going to be packed this afternoon and evening... I was so scared I quickly pulled out my membership card.
Gu Yumian also has a certain sense of procedure when eating. He starts with a lighter and more refreshing soup, then gradually eats the most substantial and flavorful dish, and ends with a small dessert.
Delicate and smooth tofu, crispy and chewy shrimps, sweet and sticky pork belly, a variety of delicious foods come one after another, and finally there is the sweet but not greasy maple syrup tofu pudding. Anyone who eats this in one meal will feel relaxed all over, and it is hard to think of anything better than this.
There is also the late summer mountain breeze blowing past my ears, the warm sunlight shining down, and the smell of maple leaves fills my nose.
The audience was completely immersed in the lunch and could hardly speak. Only the special effects of the gifts were scrolling, and the popularity of the live broadcast room continued to rise!
At this moment, the number of viewers has reached 80 million, ranking firmly in the top three of the real-time popularity list on the homepage.
"Autumn is coming soon. Is it the Mid-Autumn Festival?"
Gu Yumian held Tangyuan in his arms and rubbed his round belly. Tangyuan could no longer eat and sat in his arms to burp. The little fox was still eating, so Gu Yumian reached out and smoothed its back.
The little snow leopard had almost finished eating and dozed off lazily on Gu Yumian's palm, stretching out its paw to touch Gu Yumian's fingers as usual.
[Butterfly 123: Host, what is Mid-Autumn Festival?]
"Mid-Autumn Festival..." Gu Yumian was stunned, then he remembered that there was no Mid-Autumn Festival in the interstellar era.
He held the little snow leopard's paw, pinched the little paw pad, smiled and said, "Let's get together as a family, eat moon cakes and appreciate the moon."
I haven't really celebrated a festival since I came here, not counting Children's Day. So, I decided to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival with the kids.
Life should have some sense of ritual... Speaking of which, when exactly is Shuohan's birthday?
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