Chapter 67 Green Pepper and Shredded Pork with Rice Noodles
The next day, Tang Yiyi received a large bag of rice noodles from Grandma Li.
Grandma Li: "The rice noodles made from sweet potatoes at home should be eaten as soon as possible."
"Thank you, Grandma."
Tang Yiyi opened the bag and smelled a faint fragrance. The sweet potato starch sheets were dried very well and had a beautiful color. They would be very fragrant when used in soups or stir-fries.
Then she went to the market early and bought rice noodles, vegetables and other ingredients, carrying bags of them back to the restaurant.
Tang Yiyi was surprised to find a guest standing at the door; the person had arrived even earlier than her.
"Boss, I've finally waited for you!" Zhao Nan greeted him cheerfully.
Last night, Zhao Nan dreamt of food, all of it from Tang Family Restaurant. He happily ordered his meal and waited for it to be served, but in the blink of an eye, all the food disappeared!
In the middle of the night, Zhao Nan woke up with a start and couldn't fall back asleep.
At five o'clock, after washing up, I went out and drove directly to the restaurant.
"Boss, I dream about your food!" Zhao Nan couldn't help but drool as he said this.
Tang Yiyi had a good impression of Zhao Nan, so she took out her key to open the door and said, "Come in with me."
What would you like to eat?
"Anything is fine with me," Zhao Nan said, having not yet decided what to eat.
Seeing the bag of white rice noodles the shopkeeper was carrying, I said, "Shopkeeper, I bought rice noodles today."
"I'm planning to make a green pepper and shredded pork rice noodle dish to sell."
Zhao Nan thought for a moment, glanced at the menu on the blackboard, and wondered, "Why not try the green pepper and shredded pork rice noodles?"
"Give me a green pepper and shredded pork rice noodle soup, to eat in the store."
"Okay, but the things aren't ready yet, you'll have to wait a moment."
Zhao Nan didn't think anything of it; he had time to wait.
The rice noodles are the wet kind, which are then soaked in hot water.
Tang Yiyi brought several small dishes to the front desk, and then went to the kitchen to stir-fry shredded pork with green peppers.
I chose long, thin green peppers, because they are both fragrant and spicy when stir-fried.
Cut fresh pork tenderloin into thin strips and marinate with starch, salt, etc. for a while.
Tang Yiyi prepared another sauce, heated the pan, poured in oil and added the shredded meat. The meat sizzled and smelled delicious. Once the meat changed color, she added the green peppers and stir-fried it while pouring in the prepared sauce. The shredded meat turned a dark brown color, and the green peppers began to soften and wilt.
Zhao Nan went to the front desk, took a small plate, and picked up some side dishes.
The chili sauce is great, bring more! Pour it over the rice noodles and stir it up, it smells absolutely divine. The pickled cowpeas are also good, they taste authentic, sour and spicy.
Side dishes are indispensable whenever I eat rice noodles.
Not long after, Tang Yiyi brought over the rice noodles in a large white porcelain bowl. The noodles weren't too hot to handle, even through the bowl.
Zhao Nan felt like he was starving and couldn't wait to pick up his chopsticks.
The rice noodles, steaming hot and topped with broth, looked incredibly hot. Zhao Nan really wanted to take a big scoop, but fearing it would burn his mouth, he patiently blew on them while stirring them with chopsticks to dissipate the steam, making the aroma even more enticing.
Zhao Nan rolled up a large clump of rice noodles and put it in his mouth.
Mmm, the rice noodles soaked in the broth are very chewy and smooth, with a faint aroma of rice.
The taste is acceptable.
Then try the shredded pork. Each strand is distinct and cut perfectly. It's chewy yet incredibly tender, quite different from what I've had at noodle shops before.
Zhao Nan became somewhat complacent, finding that a bowl of rice noodles every morning would banish all his worries!
Oh right, he hadn't touched the side dishes he'd picked up yet. He poured all the side dishes, including chili sauce, pickled cowpeas, and shredded kelp, onto the rice noodles, turning the originally clear broth a vibrant red.
Stir it a few times, then roll up the rice noodles, mixed with pickled cowpeas and seaweed strips. It tastes refreshing and spicy, with a rich flavor.
These seaweed strips are delicious, an indescribable flavor. They have no fishy taste from the ocean and are fragrant and spicy.
Zhao Nan wolfed down his food, oblivious to the stares of others.
The rice noodles were just so good, so amazing!
When paying, Zhao Nan thought to himself how great it would be if there were still rice noodles like this tomorrow.
So he asked Tang Yiyi, "Boss, will you still have green pepper and shredded pork rice noodles tomorrow?"
Tang Yiyi wasn't too sure either, "If it's available tomorrow, I'll let you know on my phone."
"good."
Tang Yiyi soaked all the rice noodles she bought, but she didn't know when they were all sold out.
Seeing that there weren't many customers, Tang Yiyi made herself a bowl of rice noodles, added some side dishes, and ate it herself.
At the table, Tang Yiyi's eyes were only on the bowl of rice noodles. She hadn't eaten enough in the morning, and after being busy for a while, she was a little hungry now.
When customers come in, they're just there to see what food is available, but they end up seeing the owner himself eating noodles, and he's really enjoying it.
I couldn't resist taking a picture and posting it online.
As a photographer with some local fame, Song Qian has recently been worried about not being able to take beautiful photos.
But the moment he saw Tang Yiyi eating noodles, his mental radar went off.
Isn't this the photo she wanted?
A casual snapshot can reveal the character's mood and the background, while the gentle temperament of the character is revealed through the light and shadow.
Tang Yiyi's eyes flashed as she looked over; guests had arrived.
Finishing the last bite of rice noodles was truly a satisfying and enjoyable meal.
"Hello, what would you like to eat?"
Song Qian asked somewhat reservedly, "Could I have a bowl of rice noodles? No need to take it away."
The boss is a gentle young lady with a very pleasant voice.
"OK."
"There are side dishes at the front desk," Tang Yiyi reminded them.
Song Qian, who was scrolling through her phone, heard this and said, "Okay, thank you."
After picking up some side dishes, Song Qian quickly returned and sat down.
The photos were posted just minutes ago, and dozens of netizens have already asked which store it is.
"Which store is the blogger at? Could you please give me the name of the store?"
"I was wondering where to eat this morning when I saw this blogger's picture. I'm so lucky!"
"..."
Song Qian remembered that the restaurant was called Tang Family Restaurant, so she replied in the comments section and pinned it to the top.
Just then, the rice noodles were served. "Your rice noodles are ready."
Tang Yiyi smiled gently and spoke softly.
"Thank you!" Song Qian picked up her chopsticks, took a photo to check in, and posted it online along with a picture of Meimei and rice noodles.
The comments section immediately became lively.
"The rice noodles look good, and there are green peppers and shredded pork too. I'll definitely eat them!"
"The side dishes are plentiful; the blogger really went all out. Is it delicious?"
Song Qian was there for breakfast and didn't have time to reply, so she picked up her chopsticks and started eating.
The rice noodles were just as chewy and smooth as I imagined; no wonder the owner himself was eating them.
Song Qian scooped a spoonful of pickled cowpeas onto her rice noodles. She loved the combination of pickled cowpeas and rice noodles; the aroma of the pickled cowpeas made her mouth water and greatly increased her appetite. And they didn't have a foul or fishy smell, so they didn't seem like they weren't properly pickled.
It's appetizing and refreshing, a perfect match for rice noodles!
The soup was also delicious, fresh and rich, without any added seasonings.
Song Qian finished her bowl of rice noodles in a flash, feeling very satisfied, and let out a burp.
I went up to the owner and asked, "Boss, I noticed your business isn't doing too well. I thought your rice noodles were so delicious, it shouldn't be like this. Can I help you promote your restaurant?"
Then she showed the boss her platform account and the photos she posted of the restaurant.
Tang Yiyi had witnessed the power of social media before; a single promotion by a blogger could double the business of a store.
"Of course," she replied without hesitation. "Thank you!"
With that in mind, Song Qian took a picture of the menu and the signboard and posted it on her social media account.
Before long, a group of people were asking in the comments section which restaurant it was, where it was located, and whether the food really tasted that good.
Song Qian was visibly in a good mood as she walked into the TV station.
She bumped into a colleague who teased her, "You seem so happy, did you win the lottery?"
"No, that's not true at all," Song Qian shook her head, her voice becoming exaggerated, "I came across an incredibly delicious restaurant, their rice noodles are absolutely amazing!"
Upon hearing this, her colleague's eyes were filled with disbelief. Everyone has rice noodle shops downstairs, some even century-old establishments. The problem is, with so many rice noodle shops, even the most amazing rice noodles from others seem mediocre to her.
"You like rice noodles so much, I'll treat you to some next time!" My colleague smiled.
"Sigh, never mind," Song Qian knew her colleague didn't believe her, so she didn't bother to explain further.
After finishing her first class in the teaching building, Teacher Wang went downstairs to pick up her takeout before returning to her office.
Upon entering the office, she was greeted with stares from many teachers. "Teacher Wang, you just had breakfast?"
"Xiao Wang, which rice noodle shop did you order from?"
Teacher Wang smiled, gave a brief reply, and then opened the takeout box.
I didn't have an appetite for breakfast, and I didn't want to eat steamed buns or anything like that because I thought they were too greasy.
Teacher Wang ordered soup noodles from Tangjia Restaurant, which seemed like enough for her.
Lifting the lid, you can see the rice noodles are white, topped with diced radish, chili sauce, green peppers, and shredded meat, indicating a generous amount of ingredients.
She used to have a neutral opinion about rice noodles, thinking she could eat them or not, but now she was starving.
There are so many side dishes, I wonder if she'll be able to finish them all.
Her stomach growled, but the aroma gave Teacher Wang a surge of energy.
One teacher muttered, "It smells so good."
I didn't go to a restaurant, but I was worried that it would be peak dining time and there wouldn't be enough seats.
The green peppers were fragrant and spicy, getting spicier the more you chewed them. Teacher Wang savored the taste, squinting his eyes in enjoyment.
The shredded pork was incredibly fresh and tender, becoming more and more fragrant with each bite, and paired perfectly with the rice noodles, creating an irresistible aroma.
Teacher Wang rolled up one clump of rice noodles after another, her mouth never stopping. And after finishing the noodles, she would have a sip of soup—it was so delicious!
When Ms. Wang saw several teachers looking over with envy in their eyes, the corners of her mouth curled up slightly.
The weather was nice and sunny. Around nine o'clock, a group of customers came and said they wanted to eat soup noodles and that they wanted to "check in".
Tang Yiyi inexplicably thought of the blogger mentioned earlier, and felt truly grateful to her.
By 10:30, all the soaked rice noodles were sold out, so at noon they focused on selling rice bowls.
Soak the wood ear mushrooms in advance, then stir-fry them with meat.
Tang Yiyi recognized the voice outside and came out of the kitchen. "Yiyi, Grandma is here for lunch."
"What would Grandma like to eat?"
Grandma Li has been retired for several years, and she usually receives several thousand yuan in pension every month.
I eat out two or three times a week.
"Do you sell rice noodles in the morning?" Grandma Li went over and saw the blurry words "rice noodles" on the small blackboard.
"Yes, but they're sold out now."
"If only I had come sooner," Grandma Li sighed. "Give me some stir-fried wood ear mushrooms with pork and yam soup."
As he spoke, he was about to scan the QR code to pay.
"Grandma, no need to pay, it's on me," Tang Yiyi said quickly as she stepped forward.
"Come and eat, there's no reason not to pay!" Grandma Li paid the bill promptly.
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