Chapter 58 Sweet and Sour Pork with Pineapple
Gu Jia picked up some squid tentacles. "Here, Xiaoyue."
"Mmm," Su Yue smacked her lips as she chewed on the squid tentacles. These squid tentacles smelled so good!
It's very chewy and bouncy, with a strong ocean flavor that's slightly sweet.
After stir-frying, dried chili peppers and small red chilies are added, making it crisp, tender, and incredibly spicy.
The more she ate, the more she craved it, and Su Yue licked her lips.
"Jiajia, oh no, I regret it! Is it too late to order takeout now?"
Squid tentacles are really delicious this way; they add a lot of flavor to your mouth.
Not enough to eat, not nearly enough to eat!
Su Yue quickly grabbed her phone and added the restaurant teacher's WeChat account, which Jiajia had sent her.
We'll place the order as soon as the boss approves.
Gu Jia was enjoying the delicious food, finding the squid tentacles in the lunchbox especially delicious!
The squid tentacles I've eaten before are not even half as good as this.
My phone beeped; it was a message from Zhao Jianhao.
"What are you having for lunch, Gu Jia?"
Gu Jia replied casually to the message: [Squid tentacles, stir-fried squid tentacles, what about you?]
He stubbornly refused to put down his chopsticks, eating and talking at the same time.
[You're eating so well, did your parents cook?]
【NONO, guess... hehe, I ordered restaurant takeout.】
Upon seeing the word "restaurant," Zhao Jianhao stroked his chin.
Which restaurant?
[Just a small restaurant near the school.]
That restaurant has delicious food; I also want to try their stir-fried squid tentacles…
Later, Zhao Jianhao started replying randomly after reading messages, gradually going insane.
Tang Yiyi frowned. It was that man again.
She came over that day wanting to rent the restaurant and open another shop, but after she refused, she unexpectedly came back.
It's a little past one o'clock now, and there aren't many customers in the store.
Tang Yiyi had just come out of the kitchen, catching her breath, when a familiar figure appeared from outside.
"Boss, long time no see," the other person smiled at her, but it looked like a forced smile.
Song Man rubbed her arm, which was covered in goosebumps.
"Hello, what would you like to eat?" Tang Yiyi asked, treating the other party as a regular customer.
"Actually, I'm fine with either, but since the boss said so, I'll take a look at the menu."
Her handwriting is beautiful and neat, with a touch of elegance, which is indeed pleasing to the eye.
The man nodded and looked at the menu.
Then, pointing and ordering, "Give me some stir-fried squid tentacles and smashed cucumber." Jucai Restaurant also has these dishes, and they're not cheap, but because the chef is so skilled, they're very popular and attract a constant stream of customers.
"Okay, just a moment, there are seats over there, please sit down," Tang Yiyi said before going into the kitchen.
The man looked at her with a hint of surprise. Not bad, she had such a good attitude and was very enthusiastic in her service.
No wonder the small restaurant's business has become so good after the summer vacation.
Song Man watched the man from the front desk.
This person originally wanted to rent the restaurant to open a business, but he's back again today; he probably has ill intentions.
The man held a plastic cup and slowly drank water. He looked around; the small restaurant didn't seem particularly appealing. There were countless places like this on the street. Maybe the food was really good?
However, the owner is the chef at this restaurant, and he's quite young.
Before long, Tang Yiyi finished cooking and brought the dish to the table.
The squid tentacles glistened enticingly with oil, slightly curled yet still springy. They were topped with dried chili peppers and several other types of chili, giving them a fiery aroma. Garnished with cilantro and scallions, they added even more fragrance. It was a feast for the eyes, nose, and palate, and the presentation was also quite sophisticated—something the young owner couldn't have guessed…
Regardless of what the man thought, Tang Yiyi sat down to rest for a while.
The man took a bite and was speechless. He couldn't believe the owner was so young yet had such excellent cooking skills. The springy squid tentacles brought a sweet ocean flavor without a trace of fishiness. Although a lot of chili was added, it didn't mask the squid tentacles' own flavor. It was fragrant and sweet, with a richer and more complex taste.
Originally, the man had planned to rent a storefront and talk to the owner again, but now he changed his mind and quickly finished his meal. The cucumber salad was also good, crisp and refreshing, and he never got tired of eating it.
"Boss, there's something I'd like to talk to you about," the man said, walking up to Tang Yiyi with a smile.
"you say."
"To be honest, boss, I still want to rent this storefront, even if you ask for a higher price. Besides, you're a good cook. If we open a restaurant here in the future, I'd like to hire you as the head chef. Salary and everything else are negotiable," the man said confidently, as if he didn't think she would refuse.
Tang Yiyi: "I will not rent out the storefront, no matter how much you offer!"
The original owner's parents spent almost all their savings to buy this storefront, and later opened a restaurant.
So much effort has been put into it, how can it be measured in money!
Upon hearing this, the man's face was filled with disbelief, and his smile froze on his face. "Why don't you think about it again, boss?"
Tang Yiyi did not budge until the very end.
The man left angrily. He was determined to open a big restaurant in this area. Since the restaurant owner was unwilling to back down, he would open his restaurant and the restaurant owner wouldn't blame him for stealing his business.
No matter how good her cooking skills are, she's just a little girl who can't make a splash!
Stir-fried squid strips are a popular dish with customers even into the evening.
Tang Yiyi planned out tomorrow's menu so she could easily go grocery shopping.
Inside the shop, a table of customers were enjoying their own beer and squid tentacles.
After enjoying the spicy and crispy squid tentacles with a beer, the taste is simply divine.
As the shop prepared to close, the customers at this table got up to leave.
The man in black said, "Boss, if your shop could close a few hours later, we could come here for late-night snacks every day."
Tang Yiyi thought about it. She spends at least twelve hours a day at the restaurant, with almost no personal time. If the restaurant closes at 11 or 12 o'clock, she will definitely get tired if she doesn't get enough rest.
After locking the roller shutter door, He Dong came out of the shop to take out the trash. "Boss Tang, your business has been getting better and better lately!"
His tone was full of envy.
Tang Yiyi: "Business is just so-so. Xiaoyu still wants to eat your dumplings. I'll bring him to your shop to eat dumplings in a couple of days."
"Okay, welcome."
When He Dong returned from taking out the trash, the area in front of the restaurant was deserted.
As soon as He Dong came in, his wife couldn't help but say, "The dumpling shop is becoming less and less promising. Lately, there are only a few dozen customers dining in, and not many order takeout either. The income we get is pitifully small, and sometimes we even have to pay out of pocket."
"And look at that small restaurant, the food is only a little better than before, but the business has changed drastically. I think it's because school started recently and students are coming to school, so her rice bowl business has become better."
"Why don't we also make rice bowls? As for dumplings, we can continue selling them as usual. Maybe business will pick up."
A dumpling shop suddenly switching to selling rice bowls? What's going on here, especially since the restaurant is right next door? What will Tang Yiyi and the others think?
He Dong thought about it more and more and felt that this wouldn't do. "You can't do this. Isn't this stealing business from the restaurant next door?"
"You're so stubborn! How could I have married you in the first place!" His wife scolded, pointing at He Dong's head.
"The restaurant makes several thousand a day, but our business has been declining since the summer vacation, and we're not making ends meet. You'd be happy to see our shop close down, wouldn't you?"
The wife continued, "We're not stealing or robbing. We're just learning from others. What's wrong with selling rice bowls? There are other restaurants on this street that sell rice bowls too!"
That makes sense; the dumpling shop is the culmination of their hard work.
He Dong was silent for a while before saying, "Then let's make rice bowls. We can continue selling dumplings as usual, but before we sell rice bowls, let's learn how to make them."
The wife nodded. "Of course."
A single serving of rice with toppings can be quite substantial. At least their dumplings are freshly made, with the meat filling ground in-house, making them more expensive than store-bought frozen dumplings.
Now, adding a rice bowl to the menu not only makes the food faster to prepare, but also saves a lot of money on ingredients.
The wife thought it was feasible, and her eyes lit up with amazing light, as if she could see their business booming and the house full of customers.
A cool breeze wafted over, carrying a hint of chill.
Tang Yiyi put on long sleeves and trousers and walked into the vegetable market.
She wants to make sweet and sour pineapple pork today.
I first went to the fruit store and bought pineapples. After careful selection, I finally found the freshest ones.
Then I went to the pork stall to buy pork tenderloin, and also bought scallions, ginger, and garlic, which I would need.
Tang Yiyi returned to the restaurant and began preparing the pineapple. She peeled the pineapple, revealing the golden flesh, and the air was filled with a sweet and sour aroma, which was quite strong. She cut it into small pieces, added salt, and soaked it in water.
Most people still enjoy eating pineapples.
The pork tenderloin was cut into pieces, seasoned with salt and spices, and then marinated with an egg. A separate sauce was also prepared.
Wang Juan is very happy that her company has moved near the school. It's convenient for picking up her child, and there are many restaurants nearby, so she doesn't have to worry about not having good food.
Heat oil in a wok until it reaches 70% of its maximum temperature. Add the pork tenderloin and stir-fry quickly until golden brown. Remove from the wok and serve.
Next, add tomato sauce, garlic, etc., then add the fried pork tenderloin and pineapple, stir-fry evenly so that the pineapple and pork tenderloin pieces are evenly coated with tomato sauce.
When the food was ready, Song Man couldn't resist sneaking in and said, "Sister Yi Yi, I'll pack it up."
Each piece of golden pineapple and pork tenderloin was tightly coated with tomato sauce, looking very tempting with its sweet and sour flavor that made one's mouth water.
The man negotiated the rent with a shop owner near the school yesterday, and the shop will be ready to open soon after renovations.
To figure out the key to Tang Family Restaurant's delicious food, the man ordered takeout from the restaurant today.
Soon, I received a call from the delivery driver: "Hello, your food has arrived."
The man raised an eyebrow as he picked up his takeout at his doorstep. He thought the restaurant's delivery service was great and that he could offer it when he opened his own restaurant. However, he couldn't lower the minimum order price, or he would lose money.
Lifting the lid of the takeout container, a sweet and sour aroma wafts out and fills your nose.
Pick up a piece of pineapple with your chopsticks. It looks fresh and tender. It tastes sweet and sour, and the rich juice bursts in your mouth, carrying the freshness of the fruit.
Yes, this pineapple looks golden and tempting, bright and clear, and it tastes good too.
The man nodded, clearly enjoying himself, and then tasted the tenderloin.
The pork tenderloin is fried until crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, making it delicious and refreshing. It's coated with the unique sweet aroma of pineapple, and everything is just right, making it hard to find fault with it.
The man, however, figured out the key to this dish and learned how to make it.
After finishing their meal and wiping their mouths clean, everyone praised the sweet and sour pork with pineapple.
Tang Yiyi specially made sweet and sour pork with pineapple for their lunch.
Xiao Yu especially loved eating it. He stared intently at the sweet and sour pork with pineapple, as if a child simply couldn't resist a pineapple. After taking a bite, he seemed to become addicted, taking one bite after another.
"Delicious!"
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