Faced with Princess Cheng's doubts, Lin Zao explained the method of making hot pot to her in detail.
Princess Cheng's eyes lit up with admiration as she listened, and she clapped her hands gently in praise: "Wonderful!"
"Now that you hear what Mrs. Tang said, I know what hot pot is. When it's cold, sitting around a charcoal stove eating spicy hot pot, I can't help but want to have some myself."
Lin Zao was starting to crave hot pot herself. "I'll go to the kitchen and make some hot pot for the Princess to try."
"I'll go take a look too." With that, he and Lin Zao walked hand in hand toward the kitchen of Zuixiaolou.
Princess Cheng would certainly not let Lin Zao cook hot pot for her alone. Not to mention that she asked Lin Zao for help first, Lin Zao is General Tang's wife.
They also provided the prince with methods for castrating pigs, secret formulas for steelmaking, and information on high-yield grains and vegetables. They also discovered important things that benefit the country and its people, such as crayfish, elm powder, hemostatic powder, and artemisinin.
If Lin Zao hadn't been a woman, she could have easily become one of the Three Dukes and Nine Ministers, and made a name for herself in history.
How could she possibly mistreat Lin Zao, such a talented person?
Even when the two of them spoke to each other, she addressed each other as "I" instead of the aloof "This Princess Consort," which shows her attitude towards Lin Zao.
Lin Zao added various spices to the rendered butter and stir-fried it until fragrant, then added a large amount of chili peppers and stir-fried it again, filling the entire kitchen with a rich aroma.
The people in the kitchen, sneezing uncomfortably, kept their eyes glued to Lin Zao's movements, reluctant to leave.
"This flavor is absolutely irresistible!"
"The general's wife is indeed amazing. Although her technique is not very skillful, we veteran chefs would have to admit defeat to her when it comes to the taste."
"We should learn more from the General's wife and dare to try new things so that we can go further in the culinary arts."
"The General's wife is so generous in teaching us the recipes, and you're all distracted. Why don't you learn them carefully!"
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The chefs of Zuixiaolou were whispering amongst themselves, their voices full of admiration for Lin Zao.
Princess Cheng watched Lin Zao's actions with great eagerness. When would they start eating?
She couldn't hold back any longer!
Apart from Lin Zao, everyone present was experiencing such an overpowering aroma for the first time, and they couldn't help but swallow hard.
Even though no food was put in, just thinking about the taste was enough to make their mouths water.
Lin Zao has prepared the most crucial spicy beef tallow hot pot, and the broth base for the large bone and mushroom soup on the side is also ready.
Unfortunately, everyone present was focused on the spicy hot pot and had little interest in the bone broth hot pot.
"Bring the prepared charcoal stove, and it's all set."
The chefs present all looked at Lin Zao in surprise, then at the dishes they had just prepared. Was it done already?
None of these vegetables were put in!
"Madam General, please forgive my rudeness, but why aren't these dishes put in first?"
Seeing the chefs of Zuixiaolou looking at him with eager expressions, Lin Zao smiled and said:
"The essence of this hot pot is to cook and eat it at the same time."
Without Lin Zao needing to explain further, the chefs already understood the meaning behind those words.
"Cooking and eating at the same time, not bad! Haha, General's wife, you are truly admirable. Please accept my bow!"
Before Lin Zao could react, the chefs of Zuixiaolou respectfully bowed to her in unison.
Lin Zao was startled by their actions. They were all over 40 years old, yet they were giving her such a grand gesture. She felt truly unworthy of it.
She's just echoing what others have said; who doesn't know about hot pot these days?
"Please rise, everyone!"
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