Chen Meilan returned to China and sourced rice cakes from N-wave, the city most famous for them, and then shipped them quickly to South Korea and Africa by air.
Zhang Jianguo and Old Man Xu would place orders with the meat factory, and large quantities of fresh pork chops would be delivered to the castle every day.
After cleaning the fresh pork chops one by one, Han Fei used the back of a knife to tenderize them and cut off the white fascia.
This allows for better absorption of seasonings, resulting in a more tender and flavorful texture.
He added light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and sugar to the ribs. Because foreigners prefer sugar substitutes, he used sugar substitutes. He also added starch and cooking wine for seasoning.
The next physical task was left to Zhang Jianguo, who had to give these pork chops a massage until they were stuck in the iron basin and wouldn't fall off when turned upside down.
Marinate the ribs for an hour to allow the seasonings to fully penetrate. During this time, Han Fei prepares the crucial batter, while Old Xu soaks the rice cakes in cold water beforehand, breaks them apart, washes them, and drains them.
Normally, fried pork chops are made by coating both sides of the ribs with a small amount of flour or breadcrumbs and then frying them in oil until golden brown. However, the ribs in Han Fei's pork rib rice cake dish are coated with flour, a cooking method that belongs to Shanghai cuisine.
The key to delicious braised pork ribs lies in the batter. The batter is made by mixing whole wheat flour, eggs, salt, and Sichuan peppercorn powder with water. This ratio is crucial. For example, with 80 ml of whole wheat flour, the ideal ratio is one egg, half a teaspoon of salt, one teaspoon of Sichuan peppercorn powder, and water.
Because Han Fei needs to prepare for 100 stores, the demand for batter is particularly huge.
The next step, and most importantly, is preparing the sauce. This involves mixing the cornstarch with soy sauce, adding sweeteners, and other seasonings. Two types are needed: one with a suitable amount of chili for flavor, and the other plain.
All of this preliminary work was done in the castle, and then Anthony led a caravan to deliver the goods to 100 stores.
The delivery was made in 20 luxury cars, quite a show.
Many people were taking pictures on the road. Henry had already put up an advertising sign for "Grandpa Hulu's Steamed Bun Shop" on every car.
At the entrance of every 100 steamed bun shops, there is a large gourd that is 1.5 meters tall.
These are all genuine gourds, naturally grown to this size!
This is the key to attracting attention; many customers rush to take photos with the giant gourd.
Taking photos and posting them on social media led to more people visiting the store, turning it into a viral sensation. The fact that the food was genuinely delicious further attracted attention, contributing to its rapid rise to fame.
Han Fei has already taught the employees of 100 stores how to make the product, and they have all graduated.
Discard the ginger slices after marinating the pork ribs. Heat oil in a pan, coat the pork ribs with batter, and fry until golden brown.
In a separate pan, fry the rice cakes until golden brown on both sides.
Once the pork ribs and rice cakes are fried to a golden brown, the unique aroma of fried food has already permeated the entire street, making customers hungry.
The staff asks the customer if they want it spicy, then pours the sauce that Han Fei prepared in advance on top, and the plate of pork ribs and rice cakes is done!
Although it's not as authentic as Han Fei's version, since Han Fei did all the important work, all I need to do is fry it up. It's 90% similar to the original, which is enough to satisfy these foreigners who have never eaten pork rib rice cake before.
"Customer, the pork rib rice cake is ready. Eat it while it's hot." The clerk handed the customer the pork rib rice cake packaged in a paper box.
Because the steamed bun shop has limited space, it does not offer dine-in service.
"Wow, this rib is bigger than my face!" The female customer exclaimed excitedly, picking up the rib and comparing it to her face, then asking her friend to take a picture of her.
A photo of a beautiful woman's face posing with a large pork chop quickly went viral online!
It all started when a well-known online beauty blogger went to take a photo with the currently trending giant gourd, only to discover that the store had new snacks. So, she bought one to try it out, which opened up a whole new world for her and led her down the path of becoming a food blogger.
"Fans, you have no idea how delicious this is!"
"Look, every single piece really is this big. It's not that I took money to buy it! If you don't believe me, you can come and buy it yourselves. Every single piece is big!"
"I'm not going to talk to you guys anymore, I have to eat it while it's hot. It's really crispy and crunchy, and there's meat juice inside. It's even better than steak! I'm absolutely not kidding you!"
"And rice cakes! Wow, I always thought that rice cakes from Bangbang were the best, but now I know that rice cakes from China are the best! Deep-fried rice cakes are even better than stir-fried ones!"
After a beauty blogger gained nearly a million followers by eating pork ribs and rice cakes, many bloggers who actually make food flocked to [Grandpa Hulu's Steamed Bun Shop] to check it out!
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Han Fei took his seven little ones to a steamed bun shop, the closest to the castle, for lunch. To be honest, with so much work to do every day, he didn't want to cook at home.
"Chairman, you've arrived!" The shopkeeper was an employee of the Henry Group.
Before this job, he was a kitchen helper. He worked as a vegetable cutter and prep cook for three years and was not allowed to touch the stove. He eventually resigned and by chance went to Hanheng Group to interview for a sales position.
Later, when the group was about to launch a new business, he was invited to Han Fei's chairman's office, which changed his fate. He became the small business owner of this shop, owning 30% of the profits. In addition, he was also an employee of Han Heng Group, receiving all the benefits and insurance he was entitled to. Compared to running his own shop, it was much easier and more stable. Even if the shop didn't make money, his original salary would remain unchanged.
"The usual, one serving of pork ribs and rice cakes per person, plus some pan-fried dumplings." Han Fei waved his hand: "How many times have I told you, if you meet me outside, there's no need to call me Chairman."
The pork ribs and rice cakes were served steaming hot, and Xiaoqi couldn't wait to start eating. She loved the rice cakes in the pork ribs and rice cakes the most. The rice cakes were chewy and soft. Xiaoqi's cheeks were bulging out, making her face look like a steamed bun. With her big, bright, glassy eyes, she was pretty and cute, and very lovable.
Wow! It's a little angel!
"We've finally found our missing little angel!"
"We've finally found the little angel who was released at the beach!"
Xiaoqi looked blankly at the older brothers and sisters who had gathered around her. She had been here for a while and was no longer intimidated by blond-haired, blue-eyed foreigners, but she was still a little confused.
Little did they know, this adorable and innocent look touched the hearts of adults even more, elevating their affection for the little angel to a whole new level!
"The real-life little angel is so cute, a hundred times cuter than in the video!"
"The little angel is eating so deliciously, it must be really tasty, boss, give me one!"
"I want some too! I like the food that the little angel likes to eat!"
Han Fei and the six little ones looked at Xiao Qi with bewildered expressions. Xiao Qi was even more bewildered than them, tilting her little head and asking in a childish voice, "Grandpa, why do they call me a little angel?"
Looking at his adorable granddaughter, Han Fei sighed. His granddaughter was too beautiful to hide.
A short video went viral, showing a little angel eating pork rib rice cakes, his cheeks puffed out, looking incredibly cute! They've finally found their little angel!
It was then that Henry and his friends realized they had such a perfect candidate right beside them! Little Seven!
Henry told Han Fei the reason why Xiao Qi became popular online: it all started with a short video of her releasing giant clams.
"Brother Han, what do you think about making Xiao Qi the spokesperson?"
Before Han Fei could even agree, Xiao Qi volunteered, raising her chubby little hand: "Xiao Qi will be the one!"
Han Fei sighed: "Xiao Qi, more and more people will like you."
"Xiaoqi likes to be liked!"
"Some people will like you, and some people will not. High exposure always brings both positive and negative comments. Can Xiaoqi handle all of this?"
Little Qi stood on tiptoe, her little voice firm: "Little Qi can handle it! Little Qi loves Grandpa's delicious food and wants to be its spokesperson! Little Qi is the best spokesperson because Little Qi doesn't lie, it really is delicious! Little Qi eats it every day! No one is more suitable than Little Qi!"
"Grandpa, please let Xiaoqi be the spokesperson!" Xiaoqi hugged Han Fei's arm and shook it affectionately.
Han Fei: "..."
what to do?
What else can I do but agree to her request?
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