Chapter 14 Pickled Potato Shreds + Plum Juice
For environmental reasons, Tang Yiyi specially prepared a sturdy large bag to carry the ingredients. She bought a bag of potatoes, along with several kilograms of green and red peppers, from a stall. She also went to a dried goods store and bought three large jars of pickled peppers.
I've been able to buy all the ingredients for seaweed and mung bean soup lately, but some customers have complained that the soup is too monotonous and they're tired of it.
In the dried goods store, dark black dried plums suddenly caught Tang Yiyi's eye, and an idea flashed through her mind: why not make some sour plum soup to sell?
The idea was feasible, but the dried plums, dried hawthorns, and other ingredients in the store were not cheap, and she was worried about making a bad purchase.
The shop owner seemed to notice her hesitation and smiled, "This is freshly brewed plum juice today, you can try it for free."
After saying that, he took out a clean small cup, poured a full cup of plum juice into it, and handed it to Tang Yiyi.
Its deep purple color is very tempting, and it has a faint, slightly sour smell.
The boss even poured a glass for Xiaoyu.
Tang Yiyi lowered her head and took a small sip, her eyes brightening. The first taste was sour, but not overpowering, followed by a sweet aftertaste that lingered long afterward.
The taste is worth the price and is unforgettable.
Xiao Yu smacked his lips and whispered, "Sister, it tastes so good! It's sweet and sour~"
The owner was very accommodating and said enthusiastically, "Since it's so delicious, would you like to try some more?"
Tang Yiyi's initial hesitation vanished, and she bought a lot of dried plums, dried hawthorns, and dried tangerine peel. She also bought some rock sugar from the store, as cooking with rock sugar would make the taste more refreshing.
Back at the restaurant, the owner of the dumpling shop next door was resting at the entrance when he saw Tang Yiyi and her companion. She was carrying a bag of ingredients, and Xiao Tyu behind her was also carrying a bag of ingredients.
He joked, "Your little brother is so well-behaved. He helps you with chores every day, unlike my brat who only knows how to slack off. Whether he's at home or at the shop, all he does is play games!"
The dumpling shop owner's son is in junior high school, which is the most rebellious time of his life.
Tang Yiyi smiled at this and slipped into the restaurant.
First, she soaked the dried plums and dried hawthorns, and then she cleaned the pressure cooker.
Then he moved a small stool over, placed a basin in front of him with freshly washed potatoes in it, and began to peel them.
Halfway through peeling, Xiaoyu also brought over a small stool and tried to peel the skin like her. At first, he stumbled a bit, but he became much more skilled later on.
After resting for a while, Tang Yiyi cut all the potatoes into shreds, each one about the same size, as exquisite as a work of art.
Don't be fooled by the ease of cutting things; it really tests a chef's knife skills. The cuts need to look appealing so they can be easily stir-fried later.
She also prepared the green and red peppers before uploading a photo of pickled pepper shredded potatoes to the food delivery platform and setting the price.
After soaking, Tang Yiyi added the dried plums and other ingredients to a pot with water and started cooking.
After simmering for half an hour, filter out the residue from the plum juice, then add an appropriate amount of rock sugar and let it cool.
She uploaded a photo of plum juice to the food delivery platform without using any beauty filters or anything.
Teacher Wang was at home today. After finishing her lesson preparation, she exercised for a while and then started scrolling through her phone.
It was only a little past 10 a.m. when I unconsciously opened the food delivery platform to see what new restaurants had recently added to their menus.
As a result, she unknowingly came across Xiaoyu's sister's restaurant. The restaurant looked ordinary, but she really wanted to click in, especially thinking about the stir-fried pork with chili peppers that day. It was completely different from the school cafeteria. She had been dreaming about eating it for the past few days. She dreamed of eating the stir-fried pork with chili peppers that she had been longing for, but then she suddenly realized that the taste was wrong. It tasted like the school cafeteria.
Teacher Wang was almost in tears!
This is amazing! The restaurant has new dishes, including pickled pepper shredded potatoes and plum juice. The pictures are very appetizing.
Moreover, the price is not expensive; after using the coupon, it's only about twenty yuan.
Teacher Wang decisively placed an order and then started chatting with her mother.
The order notification sounded from the front desk machine. Tang Yiyi ran over to check and saw that a customer had ordered pickled potato shreds and plum juice, and had selected "delivery as soon as possible".
This means she has to prepare the meal within twenty minutes before the delivery rider arrives.
Tang Yiyi poured oil into a hot wok, added Sichuan peppercorns to sauté until fragrant, then took out the soaked potato shreds and put them into the wok. She then added pickled peppers, green and red peppers, and stir-fried over medium heat. She added salt, soy sauce and other seasonings, and continued to stir-fry and toss the wok until the aroma gradually became stronger.
She was confident in her cooking skills. Without tasting it, she saw that it was almost done and the pickled pepper potato shreds were ready.
Put everything into a box, take another empty bowl, scoop in the cooled plum juice, pack everything up, and then use a stapler to attach the order to the delivery bag. Place it in a prominent position at the front desk, waiting for the delivery person to come and pick it up.
After waiting for no more than forty minutes, Teacher Wang received her takeout.
Mom said, "The takeout arrived so quickly?"
Indeed, Sister Xiaoyu is quick and efficient; she clearly cooks often. She whips up a dish in just a few minutes. Even when there are many customers, the wait isn't too long.
Mom cooked another meat dish, along with pickled pepper potato shreds, and plum juice was their lunch.
Teacher Wang thought it was quite a feast, with both meat and vegetables. She wasn't picky about food, as long as it tasted good.
But having eaten the stir-fried pork with chili peppers at the restaurant, she still hoped that the pickled pepper shredded potatoes would suit her taste.
Upon opening the lunchbox, a strong aroma of pickled peppers wafted out. Inside, the shredded potatoes were clearly separated, interspersed with green and red peppers and yellow pickled peppers, making it look quite appealing.
My mom stir-fried beef with shredded carrots, and I was quite pleased with myself, thinking it would beat the takeout food. My daughter loves it.
But now that I look at it, the potato shreds are cut so well, the thickness is just right, and each strand is distinct.
"Mom, let's eat."
Teacher Wang put some pickled pepper potato shreds into her mother's bowl. She had been raised by her mother all these years. When she was little, she sometimes didn't have enough to eat or wear, but her mother still tried her best to satisfy her when it came to food.
In her first year of junior high, she came first in the entire school. Since all they had at home was shredded potatoes, her mother made a bowl of shredded potatoes to celebrate her achievement.
Teacher Wang still remembers that she ate while crying.
Eating shredded potatoes now has a completely different flavor!
The addition of pickled peppers makes the shredded potatoes taste slightly sour, enriching the flavor and giving it a lingering sourness. At the same time, the addition of green and red peppers adds a spicy kick in addition to the sourness, creating a unique flavor profile with layers of sourness and spiciness.
Just as delicious as stir-fried pork with chili peppers, it goes perfectly with rice. Teacher Wang even had a few mouthfuls of rice. The rice had a delicate texture, a subtle rice aroma, and each grain was distinct, making it more and more fragrant with each bite.
The pickled pepper shredded potatoes in front of me are gradually returning to my memories.
Gradually, Teacher Wang's eyes welled up with tears.
When her mother saw that her eyes were red, she grabbed a few tissues and stuffed them into her hand.
She complained as always, "You're such a grown-up, yet you still cry at the drop of a hat."
"Mom," Teacher Wang said, a little embarrassed.
In front of her mother, she can always be a child who hasn't grown up, and she can cry and make a fuss.
After I said that, my mom's attitude softened considerably. "Alright, let's eat."
"Uh-huh."
The pickled pepper shredded potatoes are so fragrant! The shredded potatoes are delicious, and even the broth is sour and spicy. I scooped two spoonfuls of the broth onto the rice, and it was absolutely divine!
Teacher Wang looked up and saw that her mother was eating with great relish, barely touching the stir-fried beef with carrots that she had made herself; her attention was entirely on the pickled potato shreds.
After eating the pickled pepper shredded potatoes, Teacher Wang gave half of the plum juice to his mother, and the next second he saw his mother's expression change.
Is this delicious or not?
I saw my mother lower her head and take a few more sips, seemingly savoring the taste and sighing softly, before she smiled and said, "This is the first time I've ever tasted such authentic plum juice. The plum juice drinks sold in stores can't compare at all!"
Upon hearing this, Teacher Wang nodded in agreement.
The plum juice exudes a sweet and sour aroma, and its flavor is quite pure. The taste lives up to expectations; the sourness of the plums intertwines with the sweetness of the rock sugar, creating a delightful and unforgettable flavor. The lingering sweetness is long-lasting and leaves a pleasant aftertaste.
This isn't just sour plum juice; it's better than any other beverage or milk tea!
Before she had even finished drinking, Ms. Wang took out her phone, first giving it a five-star review, and then writing a long, detailed review of over a hundred words. In any case, even a hundred words couldn't fully express her joy.
It was a hot afternoon, and many customers were curious about the sour plum drink when they heard that it was different from the sour plum drink sold in the market. They ordered both the dishes and the sour plum drink.
But when I tasted the plum juice, I felt so comfortable. It wasn't bland at all, unlike water. It was a mix of sweet and sour, like eating a plum coated in sugar, which made me feel much better.
It's too hot to drink water, so Tang Yiyi likes to have a bowl of plum juice instead. It's refreshing and helps to cool her down and stimulate her appetite.
It truly is a magical tool for cooling off in the summer!
Xiao Yu drank two large bowls of wine, his belly gradually swelling up, before reluctantly putting down the bowls and going to work.
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