Chapter 21
It is not easy to learn recipes from another time and space, especially for humans from another world whose only cooking methods are baking and stewing. The method of stir-frying over high heat alone makes them scratch their heads, not to mention the application of those unheard-of seasonings.
Fortunately, in Jiang Li's supermarket, there are not only woks, but also all the utensils related to cooking.
Using the newly sold wok to stir-fry a pot of shredded potatoes as a demonstration, Jiang Li calmly asked under Levi's shocked eyes: "You should have learned it, right?"
"I..." Levi wanted to ask him if he could demonstrate it again, but when he met his calm and deep black eyes, his expression suddenly frothed, realizing that he was too demanding, he immediately said: "I understand."
Jiang Li quietly breathed a sigh of relief.
Fortunately, fortunately. If he was asked to demonstrate how to make sweet and sour pork tenderloin, he really couldn't do it.
After teaching Levi how to use the wok, he had to practice on his own. As for the seasonings, Jiang Li introduced them to him. How to apply them on the basis of the recipe depends on the basic qualities of a chef.
As for the ingredients in the recipe... even if they are not there, they can still be improved!
There are so many kinds of monster meat in the other world. As long as you experiment a few more times, you can definitely find the right monster meat to replace pork. Even if the taste is a little different, as long as the seasoning is right, it won't be too different.
As a good chef, you must be brave to innovate and open your mind! - Of course, the premise is not to make any dark dishes.
In the following days, apart from daily operations, Levi spent the rest of his time in the back kitchen of his restaurant, practicing the use of the wok, studying the secrets of the recipe, and trying out the combination of various monster meats and seasonings. Occasionally, he would pull the restaurant's diners to taste the results.
Such movements naturally attracted the attention of the residents of Dolei City.
Therefore, everyone soon knew that the owner of the supermarket selflessly shared the precious recipes, and after a while, they would be able to taste dishes such as pork with preserved vegetables in Levi's restaurant. In addition to the dishes sold in the supermarket, there would also be new dishes that they had never seen or tasted before!
Everyone was stunned.
Such delicious food, as long as you hold the recipe in your hand, you will have an endless supply of gold coins falling into your pocket. The owner of the supermarket is so generous that he gives the precious recipe to others for free!
After the news spread, some restaurant owners secretly envied Levi's good luck, and some brave regular customers such as Chris and others mentioned this to Jiang Li when they saw him, and said with a smile: "If we can do it, we can also taste delicious food like preserved vegetable and pork when the supermarket is not open."
"Huh?" Jiang Li said, "Do you want the recipe too?"
"No, no, I just said it casually..."
"If you want, I can give it to you."
Chris's laughter got stuck in his throat: "Yes, yes?!"
"If you want, of course you can." Jiang Li pulled a piece of draft paper and began to memorize the recipe for preserved vegetable and pork.
He had just copied it not long ago, and his memory was good. He wrote it down word for word. Fortunately, Jiang Li has already learned the language of the other world, otherwise there would be a language barrier in this regard.
After finishing the dictation, he handed it to Chris before the words on the white paper were dry.
Chris was completely dumbfounded: "This... Can you give me this too?"
Jiang Li looked at him in confusion: "Don't you want it?"
Chris: "..." Saying that he
doesn't want it is of course a lie.
With the recipe, they can make delicious dishes anytime and anywhere, even if they leave Dore City to adventure elsewhere, they don't have to worry about not being able to eat the food they have been thinking about.
It's just... just...
Such a precious thing, is it okay to give it to him so casually? !
At this moment, Chris's mood is synchronized with Levi.
Irene accepted it faster than him, and came forward with sparkling eyes: "Boss Jiang Li, I prefer sweet and sour pork tenderloin, so..."
Of course, there is no problem with this.
Jiang Li simply wrote down the recipes given to Levi, and gave a copy to Chris and others.
When they went out, Chris and others held the recipes, feeling dizzy and unsteady, and almost thought they were dreaming.
Not only Chris, but also many regular customers mentioned this. It was too tiring to copy by hand, so Jiang Li simply went back to Earth to make a copy and gave a copy to anyone who wanted it. In less than a few days, the recipes spread throughout the streets and alleys of Dore City, naturally including the kitchen of the City Lord's Mansion.
At the same time, iron pots and seasonings that were rarely sold in supermarkets also ushered in a peak in sales, and the entire Dolei City was immersed in the research of new recipes.
Amid the busyness of the crowd, winter has arrived in Dolei City.
...
The first snow of winter in Dolei City quietly fell at night.
Early this morning.
Jiang Li turned the hourglass and came to the other world. Before opening the door, he saw the snowflakes falling outside the glass door.
I don't know how long the snow has been falling, and a thin layer of snow has accumulated on the ground. The succulent tree at the door is also covered with a layer of white frost. Perhaps because of the magic that caused the mutation, it is still energetic even in the cold winter.
Jiang Li used a broom to sweep the snow in front of the door, and then turned on the air conditioner after returning.
Hot air was blown out slowly, and the customers felt the warmth different from outside as soon as they entered the door, and immediately sighed: "It's so warm."
They were already mature customers who had seen the world, and had already felt the ice magic circle covering the entire supermarket in the summer. Now, seeing the supermarket as warm as spring in the cold winter, they were briefly surprised, but soon calmed down, and were not surprised at all.
"Have you changed the magic circle in the supermarket to a fire one?" Every customer who came in couldn't help but say, "What a big deal!"
You know, the drawing of the magic circle also requires a lot of resources and effort. If it is a single magic circle, you only need to replenish the energy regularly, but if you change it frequently, you have to redraw it every time. It can still cover the large-scale magic of the entire supermarket. The difficulty and consumption cannot be imagined.
No matter how many times, the residents of Dolei City can't help but sigh in their hearts: Mr. Jiang Li is really a powerful magician, and he can do such difficult and troublesome things easily.
... In fact, it's just the heating system of the air conditioner.
Jiang Li didn't explain and helped the customer pack skillfully.
With the arrival of winter, hot pot base is even more popular, and the frozen foods in the freezer are also popular. It was difficult to store them before, but now, it is icy and snowy outside, and the temperature is lower than in the freezer, so people can buy a lot at one time and eat them slowly. Therefore, foods like frozen dumplings are also loved by many people.
However, perhaps because of the bad weather, there are not as many customers as usual today.
Taking advantage of his free time, Jiang Li moved a small shelf from the warehouse, placed it in the empty space at the door, and placed winter warm items on it, such as cotton slippers, gloves, earmuffs, etc. In fact, there are warmer ones, such as small electrical appliances such as heaters, but there is no electricity in the other world, so he didn't take them out.
Just as each shelf was filled, a new customer pushed the door and walked in.
"It's so cold outside..." Augustus brushed off the snowflakes on his body, and felt the warmth coming towards him. His eyes lit up and he couldn't help but say, "Jiang Li, you're so warm here."
Jiang Li smiled and asked, "What do you want to buy?"
"I want to buy the instant milk tea in a cup... Eh?" Augustus saw the newly placed shelves at a glance: "What are these?"
Jiang Li pointed to the small blackboard he had just written: "Winter special supplies, there are special prices today."
Things like gloves, scarves, shoes, etc. are clear at a glance, and you can tell what they are used for, but as for the others, Augustus couldn't recognize them. He picked up a square package of something on the shelf, turned it over and over but couldn't figure out its use, so he couldn't help but ask: "What is this?"
Jiang Li took a look and said: "A heat pad." "
A heat pad?"
"Stick it to your clothes, it can provide you with a constant supply of heat that can last for a whole day ."
Augustus' eyes lit up: "Magic prop?!"
"...I guess so."
"I want all... No, let's take ten packages first." Augustus picked up the cylindrical object next to it. He looked at it for a long time and said in confusion: "What is this?"
"This is a thermos cup, used to hold water." Jiang Li thought for a while and said: "Just like an ice box, it can keep hot water warm."
When he said this, Augustus was immediately interested.
After all, the winter in Dore City is very long. Every winter, the monsters in the forest outside the city will try to attack the city because of the lack of food in the wild. Every winter, Augustus is busy with the safety of the city-state. In such a cold season, when you are tired, it would be a happy thing if you can drink a cup of boiling milk tea anytime and anywhere.
This new magic prop launched by the supermarket is really what he wants!
Augustus bought it immediately and replenished his stock of quick-frozen milk tea. He
looked down again. Hey, the shape of this shoe is so strange, why is it a yellow dog? Give me a pair!
And Ophelia's, can't forget my sister's share.
Thinking of his sister who was far away in a foreign land, and looking at the snowflakes fluttering outside, the blond nobleman's blue eyes revealed a hint of longing: "The first snow has fallen in Dore City. I wonder if Ophelia has received my gift..."
The convoy carrying the birthday gift had left the city many days ago. Jiang Li responded casually: "It should have arrived."
...
The capital.
Magic Academy.
Early in the morning, Ophelia Dean woke up on time.
She got up as usual and prepared for today's class. However, unlike usual, the light snow outside the window attracted her attention.
Ophelia suddenly remembered that today was her birthday.
Sure enough, just after finishing the first magic practical training course, she received a message that the carriage from Dore City was waiting for her at the school gate.
After she went out, she saw several carriages filled with birthday gifts, and she couldn't help but sigh.
Brother, every time you do it, it's too exaggerated.
But it's the same every year. Ophelia has long been accustomed to her brother's fussing. Her blue eyes, similar to those of her family members, were calm without any fluctuations. She skillfully ordered the servants to deliver the luggage to her dormitory.
However, unlike previous years, the guard who was responsible for escorting her birthday gift this time took out a stack of paper as thick as a book from his arms and handed it to her respectfully: "This is what the young city lord ordered us to pass on to you."
Ophelia was puzzled: "What is this?"
"Is it an instruction manual?"
"...What?"
"It's the instruction manual for your birthday gift." The guard said carefully.
"..."
Ophelia looked down at the instruction manual in her hand, which was thicker than a textbook, and then looked up at the luggage that was as heavy as several carriages.
Ophelia: "..."
She slowly widened her deep blue eyes.
Brother, what did you bring me this time? !