The boy quickly posted the photo in the "Zhou Boss Food Fan Club" group.
[Breaking News! We spotted Boss Zhou and his assistant Yao Yao shopping at XX supermarket! Look at that cart full of chicken, duck, beef, lamb, and all sorts of spices! Tomorrow's new product will definitely be braised dishes!]
[Brothers and sisters, my anticipation is off the charts!!! [Images][Images][Images]]
The group chat instantly erupted in chaos.
"Really? Mr. Zhou really keeps his word!"
"Judging by the freshness of these ingredients, there's no doubt about it!"
"Ahhh! Assistant Yao Yao is so beautiful! She and Boss Zhou look so good together!"
"I have to go tomorrow! I can already smell the aroma!"
"Go to hell, you idiot! Does that bastard's face hurt? Hahaha!"
...
Zhou Yang and Xu Yao were completely unaware of this, and returned to their large apartment with their purchases.
In the spacious, modern kitchen, Zhou Yang began his work methodically.
Three brand-new large earthenware pots were lined up in a row on the gas stove.
Xu Yao was helping with the cleaning while secretly learning from the process.
If Zhou Yang doesn't want to cook in the future, she can cook, and she can cook as well as Zhou Yang!
Seeing that she was secretly eager to learn, Zhou Yang smiled.
As he washed the ingredients, he said, "Want to learn? Actually, making braised food is quite simple. The braising liquid is the soul of braised food. Different ingredients require different braising liquid bases and spice ratios."
"Poultry such as chicken and duck are cooling in nature, so our braising sauce should focus on warming and enhancing the aroma, using more old ginger, lemongrass, and cinnamon."
He placed the prepared chicken wings and duck necks into the first casserole dish.
"Beef and mutton have a strong gamey smell, so removing the gamey smell is key. You need to use enough cooking wine, increase the proportion of Sichuan peppercorns, angelica root, and cardamom, and add some dried tangerine peel to cut through the greasiness."
Beef shank, lamb leg, lamb trotters, and pork belly were placed in the second casserole.
"As for these vegetarian dishes, they are even more particular. They need to be braised in a separate pot of braising liquid, and the flavor should be relatively mild. They also cannot be braised for too long, otherwise they will lose their original texture."
Lotus root, kelp knots, and other ingredients were placed in the third casserole dish.
Soon, all three casserole dishes began to bubble and steam on the fire.
The rich and complex aroma of spices, mixed with the fragrance of meat, began to permeate the air, dominating the entire space and making one's mouth water.
Zhou Yang put the lid on the pot, turned down the heat, and nodded in satisfaction as he watched the bubbling broth and ingredients in the pot.
"Remember, there's a trick to making braised food: 'three parts braising, seven parts stewing'."
"It means that you can't keep cooking over high heat. You have to turn off the heat when it reaches a certain point and let the ingredients soak in the hot broth to absorb the flavor."
He checked the time. "Let's simmer it over medium-low heat for two hours to allow the flavors of the spices to fully penetrate the meat."
"Then turn off the heat, cover the pot tightly, and let them rest comfortably in the braising liquid all night. After this overnight 'simmering,' when we set up our stall tomorrow, the flavor will be incredibly rich, clear, and unforgettable!"
"Okay! Got it!"
Xu Yao listened attentively, nodding repeatedly, her eyes filled with admiration.
In her mind, she was already imagining the frenzy of customers grabbing her goods when she set up her stall tomorrow.
However, man proposes, God disposes.
Zhou Yang planned to let the braised food "sleep" in the pot for a while, but the domineering aroma was impatient and wouldn't wait for anyone!
In less than an hour and a half, the irresistible aroma of dozens of spices and meat fat filled the air.
It then restlessly crawled along door cracks, window sills, and even into the central air conditioning ventilation ducts.
As if it had grown legs, it spread wildly, first occupying the entire floor, and then starting to spread upwards and downwards.
What kind of place is Jinjiangyuan?
Who among those living here isn't a billionaire or even a celebrity with assets worth tens or hundreds of millions?
I'm so tired of eating delicacies all the time; my taste buds are incredibly picky.
But today, this unprecedented, heavenly fragrance was like an invisible key, instantly unlocking their long-dormant appetite!
"Hiss—what's that smell? It smells so good!"
"Holy crap, who's cooking? I'm drooling!"
"I can't take it anymore, this flavor is too addictive! We have to find the source!"
Suddenly, a strange scene of "finding a way by smell" unfolded in the originally quiet and solemn luxury apartment building.
Each of them was a successful person who was usually dressed in a suit and tie, and was elegant and reserved.
At this moment, as if bewitched, they all came out of their homes, sniffing hard, and followed the direction where the fragrance was strongest.
Since the elevator required swiping a card to reach a specific floor, they simply chose to climb the stairs in their haste!
Soon, a small group of people gathered in front of Zhou Yang's house.
These people were all dressed smartly, but they were slightly out of breath from climbing the stairs.
Their faces were filled with an incredulous longing, their eyes fixed on Zhou Yang's tightly closed door, as if behind that door lay some unparalleled delicacy.
"Knock knock knock!"
A rapid knocking sounded at the door.
Zhou Yang and Xu Yao were checking the color of the brine when they heard a knock on the door, which puzzled them.
This large, single-level apartment offers excellent privacy. There's almost no interaction between neighbors, so who would knock on the door?
He walked to the door and looked through the peephole.
Wow, there were several people standing outside, all craning their necks, their expressions were priceless.
He opened the door.
"boom--!"
The moment the door opened, the aroma of braised food that had been accumulating inside the house seemed to find an outlet, wafting out even more intensely!
The people standing at the door gasped in unison, their eyes widening instantly, and their mouths began to water uncontrollably.
"Young man! This is your house! This, this braised food, is it made by you?" A middle-aged man wearing gold-rimmed glasses couldn't help but point into the house, his voice trembling slightly.
Looking at the scene, Zhou Yang roughly understood seven or eight parts of the situation, but he remained expressionless.
"Yes, I'll just make myself something simple to eat. Is there anything you need?"
"Something's wrong! Something really wrong!"
Another man, dressed in expensive sportswear, rubbed his hands excitedly, "Young man, are you selling your braised food?"
"We followed the smell here, it smells amazing! How about two hundred yuan a pound? Can you share some with us?"
"Two hundred per pound?"
Xu Yao stood behind Zhou Yang, and when she heard the price, her mouth slightly opened and her almond-shaped eyes widened.
Goodness gracious! We haven't even set up our stall yet, and someone's already offering 200 yuan per pound?
Zhou Yang's skills are simply incredible!
Zhou Yang frowned slightly and shook his head.
"I'm sorry everyone, this braised food isn't ready yet. It's not cooked properly, so the taste is far from what it should be. We can't sell it right now."
Just kidding, his goal is the stars and the sea, how could he ruin his reputation by selling half-finished products?
"Oh, it's alright, it's alright! We just love how hot it is right out of the pot!"
"Yes, yes, yes! As long as it's cooked, it's fine! We're not picky! Young man, please be kind and sell us some! We're so hungry!"
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