Chapter 20 Hot and Sour Rice Noodles
Upon hearing this, Guo Dali's eyes lit up even more. He was originally a servant in the Guo family, and he had entered the kitchen to work because he loved food.
When Guo Xin accepted his appointment and came to this frontier, he was worried that the general wouldn't be used to the food here, so he followed him.
Who knew that when he arrived, he was short of food and clothing, and it was good enough if he could eat his fill, let alone show off his skills.
So seeing so many novel ingredients and learning so many cooking methods, he felt his culinary bloodline awaken again.
"Miss Gu, what is this sweet potato starch?" Mu Ke, who was standing upright to the side, couldn't help but ask out of curiosity.
"This sweet potato starch is made from sweet potatoes. Don't be fooled by its current appearance; once it's made, it will be long and thin, just like noodles."
It can also be used to make many delicious dishes, such as hot and sour noodles... cold rice noodles, and it's also great for stir-fries.
Seeing their curious expressions, Gu Xinyan explained with a smile.
The more Guo Dali listened, the more excited he became. He couldn't wait to start making this thing called sweet potato flour, so he hurriedly asked questions.
"Miss Gu, can we do it now?"
"It's not possible now. Making sweet potato starch requires some tools, and it can't be done in a short time."
However, I have some pre-made noodles here. I'll cook some hot and sour noodles for you later. Try them and see if you like them. If you do, I'll teach you how to make them later!
Gu Xinyan replied with a smile, and then took out several large bags of sweet potato starch and some seasonings from her spatial ring.
She decided to show off her skills tonight and let them have a good meal.
Upon seeing the packaged sweet potato noodles, both Guo Dali and Mu Ke looked over with curiosity.
The sweet potato starch in the bag was crystal clear, thin and long, and looked no different from ordinary noodles, except for the color.
If Gu Xinyan hadn't just taken it out, they would have really thought it was noodles. They never expected it to be made from sweet potatoes. It's truly amazing.
"Miss Gu, is this sweet potato noodle really that delicious? And what does that sour and hot noodle dish taste like?"
Mu Ke asked curiously. He didn't have many hobbies, except for eating, which he hadn't had the opportunity to do before.
But Gu Xinyan's arrival made him feel as if he had opened the door to a new world. He realized that there were so many delicious foods in the world.
When he first arrived outside the general's tent, he smelled the aroma of instant noodles. It smelled so good that he was craving it, but he couldn't go in and steal the food from his own general.
So when he heard that Miss Gu was going to open a shop in Kucha City, he was immediately excited and was just waiting for the shop to open so he could go on a big shopping spree.
Having lived in the Western Regions for so many years, he has accumulated quite a few good things there, which he can use to buy things from Gu Xinyan later.
Hearing Gu Xinyan's words, he couldn't help but become interested in this thing called hot and sour noodles again.
Hearing his words, Gu Xinyan looked at him curiously. She thought he was a cool guy who didn't talk much, since he hadn't said much when he led the way for her that afternoon.
I didn't expect the conversation to turn to food. You suddenly blurted out several sentences, so it seems you're quite the foodie.
"Haha, this is called hot and sour noodles? It's a delicious dish. The vegetables haven't been washed yet, so let me make you a few bowls of hot and sour noodles to try first!"
This hot and sour rice noodle soup is very simple to make; the most crucial part is actually the seasoning at the end.
After Gu Xinyan finished speaking with a smile, she requisitioned a large iron pot that was boiling. Actually, if conditions allowed, the noodles would taste even better if cooked in bone broth.
However, we don't have the means right now, so for the time being we can only make a simplified version of hot and sour noodles for them to try.
"Actually, this soup base would be better if it were bone broth, and the flavor would be much more delicious, but for now, we can only make do with this plain water."
The taste might be slightly lacking. Also, the final seasoning is the most crucial step. Salt, sugar, chicken bouillon, white pepper, etc., are the most basic seasonings. And also…”
As Gu Xinyan spoke, she deftly prepared the sauce for the two bowls of freshly cooked sweet potato noodles.
Worried that the taste wouldn't be authentic enough, she even took out a few packets of hot and sour rice noodle seasoning from her spatial ring.
In an instant, the sour and spicy aroma swept over Guo Dali and Mu Ke. Not only them, but also the soldiers nearby all looked at them with longing, their mouths watering.
"Alright! You guys try it and see if it's good." Gu Xinyan said, pushing the two bowls of hot and sour noodles towards Guo Dali and the other person.
Looking at the two bowls of hot and sour noodles on the square table in front of them, Guo Dali and Mu Ke couldn't help but swallow.
They then eagerly picked up their chopsticks and started eating. The moment the first bite of sweet potato noodles entered their mouths, their eyes widened in surprise.
This...this...this hot and sour rice noodle soup is so delicious! It's sour and spicy, the sweet potato noodles are so chewy and springy, and the broth is so addictive, it's simply irresistible.
The two of them kept eating, one bite after another, unable to stop at all – a truly spectacular mukbang (eating broadcast) scene.
The sight of these two men was so captivating that everyone present was almost unable to resist. If it weren't for their high status, they probably would have rushed forward to snatch them.
Only after the two of them had finished drinking all the hot and sour noodles and broth in their bowls did they reluctantly turn away.
"Miss Gu, this hot and sour rice noodle is so delicious! I've never had such delicious food before. And this sweet potato noodle is so chewy and springy, it's really great!"
Guo Dali said with a satisfied look on his face. After he finished speaking, he couldn't help but smack his lips, as if he was still savoring the bowl of hot and sour noodles he had just eaten.
Upon hearing this, Mu Ke nodded in agreement, "Yes, yes, this hot and sour noodles is absolutely delicious!"
However, I can't cook. I just heard Miss Gu say that these hot and sour noodles are sold ready-made. When Miss Gu's shop opens, I'll definitely buy a lot.
Hearing their conversation, Gu Xinyan couldn't help but laugh. Instant noodles and hot and sour rice noodles would be very popular in later generations.
She has more than just these two kinds of food here; she brought a lot of delicious treats. He probably won't be able to move when he sees them. Thinking this, he replied with a smile.
"Haha, I'm glad you like it. When my shop opens, you must come and patronize it often!"
Okay, I see they've already prepared the sweet potatoes and potatoes, let's get started!
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