Chapter 22: Stir-fried Edamame with Minced Meat and Spicy Pig's Blood
The last class in the afternoon was Lili's least favorite, math class. The math teacher was speaking passionately and enthusiastically on the podium, spitting as he spoke.
Lili lay slumped on the table, half-asleep, imagining what to eat tonight. Sweet and sour pork ribs? Delicious! The ribs coated in sauce were incredibly flavorful, the meat firm and chewy, and...
The more Lili thought about it, the more her mouth watered.
The scene below did not escape the eyes of the math teacher, who walked straight down to Lili's desk.
Before anything even happened, Lili's drowsiness vanished, and she immediately sat up straight, looking like she was listening attentively.
She was thinking that she wanted to finish class and go home quickly so she could go to her grandma and grandpa's place with her sister Yi Yi.
Math teacher: "..." Judging from Lili's expression just now, she must have been thinking about food.
It wasn't until the bell rang and the teacher said "get out of class dismissed" and left the classroom that Lili "came to life" and flew to Xiaoyu's side like a happy little bird.
"Xiaoyu, let's hurry to the restaurant," Lili said to Xiaoyu, who was packing his schoolbag.
When they arrived, Grandma Li, who was standing at the restaurant entrance, saw the two of them. "Lili, Xiaoyu, you're coming home from school together?"
Xiao Yu obediently greeted, "Hello, Grandma," and then saw Grandpa Li in the shop, "Hello, Grandpa."
Just then, Tang Yiyi brought out a plate of sliced ​​watermelon and called out, "Let's eat watermelon! Everyone, please don't be shy!"
Grandma Li and her family were a little embarrassed. Lili looked at the bright red and tempting watermelon, and then Grandma Li said, "How can we accept this, Yiyi? We didn't pay for it, how can we eat your watermelon!"
"Don't be so polite, Grandma, watermelons don't cost much," Tang Yiyi said, handing them a slice of watermelon, then Xiaoyu, and then herself.
Grandma Li takes care of her family's restaurant business and doesn't forget to promote it, which touches her deeply.
Everyone gathered around to eat watermelon. The cool and refreshing watermelon seemed to soothe their restlessness.
Watermelon is very juicy, sweet and delicious, with few seeds, thin skin and lots of flesh.
Grandma Li couldn't help but praise, "Yiyi, where did you buy this watermelon? You bought the best one!"
Tang Yiyi smiled. She had carefully selected this watermelon, drawing on her years of experience in choosing watermelons.
I glanced at the wall clock; it was around five o'clock. Time to prepare dinner.
"Grandma, what would you like to eat tonight?" she asked directly.
Grandma Li: "We're fine with that. Two dishes and a soup are enough for us."
Upon hearing this, Grandpa Li nodded. The two elderly people and the little one don't have big appetites, so how much can they eat?
"Okay, I understand."
A family outside was chatting animatedly, passing the time.
Tang Yiyi and Xiaoyu were shelling edamame. Xiaoyu shelled them quickly and well, and in no time, the two of them had shelled a bowl of edamame.
Next, she chopped the pork into minced meat, the cutting board making a rhythmic "thump thump thump" sound as she chopped the vegetables. Then she diced the chili peppers and minced the garlic.
Add a spoonful of cooking wine and light soy sauce to the minced meat, mix well, and it will remove the fishy smell and add flavor.
Place edamame in a pot of cold water and cook until tender. Drain the cooked edamame. In a separate pot, heat oil and add minced meat. Then add edamame, chopped chili peppers, and minced garlic. Stir-fry continuously, then add salt and light soy sauce. Stir-fry evenly and remove from heat.
She also made stir-fried green peppers with eggs and spicy pig's blood. The pig's blood was a gift from the pork stall owner; it looked beautiful and was stir-fried with chili peppers, ginger, garlic, etc., so it wasn't too fishy.
When the dishes were served, the edamame were vibrant green, interspersed with bits of minced meat, and garnished with red chili peppers for added flavor. The stir-fried eggs with green peppers looked fresh and tender, with slices of egg wrapped in green chili pepper rings. The most tempting dish was the spicy pork blood, with chunks of tender, glossy pork and a rich, intensely spicy flavor.
Grandma Li and the others all kept their heads down, focused on eating. The edamame had a crunchy texture like a snack, and the more they ate, the more fragrant it became. The soup at the bottom was quite appetizing, and the minced meat was distinct, with a delicate savory flavor.
Lili smacked her lips, exclaiming how fragrant the edamame was and how much she loved it! She kept eating one edamame after another, her little mouth never stopping.
Grandpa Li thought the edamame was delicious and flavorful, with distinct layers of texture. The edamame retained its fresh, tender green color even after being stir-fried, and it was crisp yet slightly chewy. The minced meat was juicy and flavorful with every bite. The seasoning wasn't too strong, but it had a slightly spicy aftertaste, making it perfect for mixing with rice.
Later, Lili scooped a spoonful of edamame and minced meat onto her rice and ate it with smacking lips. The crunchy edamame and the savory minced meat were even better than snacks!
Xiaoyu was doing his homework when an overwhelmingly strong fragrance wafted from behind him. He couldn't concentrate and had to hold his breath to avoid the scent that was disturbing his mind.
Stir-fried green peppers and eggs is also a great dish to eat with rice. Although the green peppers are not very spicy and don't have a strong aftertaste, the tender egg slices are smooth and delicious, without any eggy smell.
After eating, Lili couldn't help but exclaim, "Grandma, these eggs smell so good!"
"Yes, your sister Yiyi's cooking is really good!" Grandma Li nodded in agreement.
Another piece of pig's blood, bouncy and very tender, Grandma Li ate with great relish.
"Lili, do you want some pig's blood?"
"No!" Lili said without thinking, frowning. Pig's blood, like pig's liver, had an indescribable strange smell that she didn't like.
Seeing her resistance, Grandma Li didn't force her. Pig's blood is a good thing, good for your health. Besides, after being cooked, pig's blood is very tender and smooth with no fishy smell. It melts in your mouth and has a very rich, spicy flavor. The soup is thick, red, and glossy. When poured over rice, you can finish a bowl of rice in no time.
Grandpa Li picked up a piece of pig's blood. It was delicious, with a smooth and tender texture that didn't hurt his teeth, and it also had a spicy flavor. He ate it with his eyes half-closed, looking very satisfied.
Lili tried to ignore the pig's blood, but the strong, spicy aroma wafted into her nose, making it hard to ignore, especially seeing her grandparents enjoying it so much. The pork looked quite tempting and appealing.
Try one piece, and if it's not good, I won't eat it again!
With a mental suggestion, Lili quickly picked up a chopstick of pig's blood, stuffed it into her mouth, and nervously closed her eyes.
It didn't have the fishy or strange smell I expected. The pig's blood was so tender, like sliding down a slide on my tongue, a bit like eating bouncy jelly. Then a spicy flavor came over me, and the sauce was rich and savory.
Lily opened her eyes in surprise, "Delicious~"
"Grandma, this pig's blood is good!"
Grandma Li smiled and said, "Yes, the pig's blood is neither fishy nor greasy, and it's smooth and delicious! It's the best pig's blood I've ever eaten!"
Lili nodded vigorously, ate several more pieces of pig's blood, and licked the soup from the corners of her mouth, which had a red oily taste.
It only takes a few minutes for Lili to go from hating pig's blood to loving it, and she wolfed it down.
Later, only a piece of pig's blood remained in the bowl, which Lili found very tempting. Grandpa Li reached out with his chopsticks to pick it up.
Grandpa Li raised an eyebrow. "Lili, didn't you say you didn't like eating pig's blood?"
"Grandpa, don't try to take the pig's blood from me!" Lili said defiantly.
Grandma Li smiled as she watched the grandfather and grandson bickering.
These past two days, I've been sweating profusely every time I eat.
In the evening, Tang Yiyi planned to make a cold dish and stir-fry two other dishes, enough for her and Xiaoyu to eat.
Grandma Li gave me three cucumbers, which were placed in the vegetable basket. We'll use them today. The cucumbers don't need to be peeled. After washing them, I cut off the ends and then smashed them with the back of a knife. I added salt to marinate them for a while and poured in soy sauce.
While the food was marinating, she cooked a meat dish and a vegetable dish. Seeing that it was still early, she noticed that Xiaoyu was reading a book.
The sunset cast long shadows into the restaurant, making Xiaoyu's shadow appear very long.
Seeing that Xiaoyu had been eating well lately and his face looked fairer and more radiant, Tang Yiyi didn't disturb him. Instead, she started calculating her takeout earnings from the past few days.
The platform takes 30%, leaving her with 70%. After deducting costs such as ingredients and rent, her profit is only around 40%.
Today, dine-in revenue accounted for the majority, but takeout was also doing well. As the peak dining period approached, she was a bit overwhelmed, and even delivery drivers wanted to come into the kitchen to help her prepare and deliver the food as quickly as possible.
She sold 20 servings of spicy and sour chicken giblets, 15 servings of stir-fried eggs with green peppers, and 10 servings of two meat dishes and one vegetable dish, earning her about 460 yuan.
Then Tang Yiyi browsed through customer reviews to understand their thoughts.
"It took me an hour to get my food, and it was cold by the time I got it!"
"My takeout finally arrived after the bok choy had cooled down!"
"I can only give it three stars. Five stars for taste and packaging, but two stars for delivery."
"..."
Several customers complained about the slow delivery, and Tang Yiyi replied to each of them, apologizing and promising to make corrections.
With a large number of dine-in customers, it's likely that takeout orders will be too busy to keep up. That's when hiring more staff becomes necessary.
The next day, Tang Yiyi posted the job advertisement on the door.
The dumpling shop owner was making dumplings when he saw this and jokingly said, "Mr. Tang, if I work at your restaurant, will you provide meals?"
"Of course meals are included!" Tang Yiyi replied. Besides, the restaurant was doing so well, she couldn't offer low wages.
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