Meanwhile, a stove was set up at the entrance of Ruyi Tower, along with two tables.
More and more pedestrians appeared on the street, and they stopped to look at the signs hanging at the entrances.
Chen Feng immediately shouted loudly, "Don't miss it if you're passing by! Ruyilou is launching a special authentic snack, spicy and sour noodles, guaranteed you've never tasted anything like it before. A bowl only costs three coins, and you'll want to keep eating it."
In an instant, the area was surrounded by onlookers, but no one dared to try it.
"Would you like to try a bowl, sir? I guarantee you'll never want to leave without it," Chen Feng said to a curious man.
The man shook his head repeatedly, "What is hot and sour noodles? What is something that is both sour and spicy? Can that stuff even taste good?"
Hearing this, Chen Feng had a sudden inspiration and quickly told Liu Dashao to cook a bowl right away. As soon as the hot and sour noodles were cooked, the aroma filled the air.
The onlookers, drawn by the enticing aroma, couldn't help but swallow hard, their expressions filled with astonishment.
"It smells so good, it smells amazing!"
"Yes, it looks so delicious it makes your mouth water."
"It's only three coins, give me a bowl to try."
"Give me a bowl too."
The hot and sour noodles have an irresistible aroma that draws people in eagerly to try them.
I was immediately captivated by the unique sour and spicy flavor of the hot and sour noodles.
Word spread among diners, and a steady stream of people came to try this novel snack.
In just one day, hot and sour noodles have become a hit in Qingshui Town.
Ruyilou was bustling with activity, and everyone was so busy that they didn't even have time to drink water.
When the store closed for the night, everyone had a happy expression on their face.
"Miss Chen, your bowl of hot and sour noodles has really done a great job," Liu Dashao said first.
Liang Caidun chimed in, "Yes, I didn't expect this snack to be so popular. Miss Chen's cooking skills are so good; she's truly a chef whose talent was wasted on being a doctor!"
Wang Guotou chuckled and scratched his head. "That's right. Why don't you give up running your clinic and learn to cook with us instead, Miss Chen?"
"I'm not interested in cooking, so I'll leave it to you all." Chen Qingqing smiled broadly. "I just happened to see it in a book, and I didn't expect it to be so popular. I'm glad it can help everyone."
"Thanks to this bowl of hot and sour noodles, you didn't see Wu Shiren's face today. It was so gloomy you could wring water out of it," Wang Guotou laughed.
Liu Dashao was grinning from ear to ear. "How could I not see? All the customers came to our restaurant today. There was no one at Qingshui Restaurant at all."
Chen Feng also smiled broadly, "Let's keep up the good work and strive to make the store packed every day from now on."
"Okay." Everyone said in unison.
Chen Qingqing knew that a bowl of hot and sour noodles alone wouldn't be enough to keep customers coming back. After all, the hot and sour flavor was easy to imitate, and if Wu Shiren wanted to learn it, he could easily replicate it to a great extent.
For the sake of long-term sustainability, it is necessary to introduce Mala Tang (a type of spicy hot pot).
In my past life, not only were hot and sour noodles popular everywhere, but spicy hot pot was also highly sought after.
She learned that Sichuan peppercorns had not yet been fully utilized in this era.
Things are valued for their rarity. If we can seize this opportunity, Ruyilou will surely be able to open branches all over the Great Ning Dynasty.
With this in mind, Chen Qingqing opened her spatial storage and searched for Sichuan peppercorns in the trading section.
To her delight, Sichuan peppercorns were 200 coins per pound, and she bought two pounds without hesitation. There were also two bottles of Sichuan peppercorn oil, which cost 500 coins per bottle.
To my surprise, there were pickled peppers. Wouldn't it be perfect if they added pickled pepper flavor? I bought two big bags without hesitation.
He touched the cloth bag beside him; it contained Sichuan peppercorns, Sichuan peppercorn oil, and pickled peppers.
Looking at the room full of people, Chen Qingqing felt it was necessary to keep it a secret, after all, it concerned the future of Ruyi Tower.
"Brother, everyone has worked hard all day, let the masters rest! Come with me to the room and help me move the bed."
Chen Feng always prioritizes matters involving Chen Qingqing. He immediately stood up and said, "You've all had a hard day, everyone should get some rest."
As he spoke, he and Chen Qingqing walked to the last row of houses in Ruyi Building.
Entering the room, Chen Feng went straight to the bedside. "Little sister, why do we need to move this bed? Is it because this position makes it uncomfortable to sleep? It seems this bed is not good. How about I find someone to make you a bigger bed tomorrow?"
"Brother, don't be busy. I called you over because I have something to discuss with you," Chen Qingqing said.
Chen Feng's expression immediately turned serious. "Little sister, what's wrong?"
"I noticed at the store today that customers really like hot and sour noodles, and they are also very satisfied with the dishes in the store. So I thought I'd strike while the iron is hot and launch two new flavors."
This hot and sour rice noodle dish is easy to imitate. Even if the taste isn't quite the same, people who haven't tried it before will still find it delicious. If we can launch a dish that no one else can imitate, then our business will thrive forever.
As Chen Qingqing spoke, she took out Sichuan peppercorns, Sichuan peppercorn oil, and pickled peppers from her cloth bag, and said with a serious expression,
"Brother, this is our exclusive secret recipe. The reason I called you here is that I don't want anyone to know. You must personally prepare this recipe and it cannot be revealed to anyone."
These two packets are called pickled peppers. You can use them to marinate all sorts of cold dishes, like pickled pepper radishes and pickled pepper chicken feet, which can be the restaurant's signature dishes. I guarantee the restaurant across the street could work itself to death and still not be able to imitate them.
Chen Feng's eyes lit up, but quickly dimmed again. "Little sister, you say I'll cook it myself? I don't know how! And how do you make pickled radish and pickled chicken feet?"
"Don't rush, I'll teach you myself in a moment." Chen Qingqing solemnly instructed, "These seasonings are something I obtained by chance, and that person forbade me to tell anyone. You must keep this a secret. As the saying goes, 'A common man is innocent, but possessing a treasure is a crime.' If it gets out, it might arouse jealousy."
"Little sister, don't worry, I will never tell anyone about this."
"good."
Chen Feng took the peppercorns and examined them carefully. "Little sister, these are clearly Sichuan peppercorns. Have you been tricked?"
"Although this looks a lot like Sichuan peppercorns, it tastes completely different. You should try it if you don't believe me."
Chen Feng picked one up and put it in his mouth. He immediately felt a numbing sensation spread throughout his mouth, accompanied by a refreshing fragrance. His whole body felt invigorated.
"Little sister, this flavor is so amazing! If we use it in our cooking, Ruyi Restaurant will definitely become a huge hit."
In the kitchen.
As Chen Qingqing prepared the ingredients, she explained, "First, prepare white cardamom, black cardamom, galangal, cloves... Grind these into powder, then simmer chicken bones, pork bones, mushrooms, and dried scallops to make a soup."
Finally, heat the butter or chicken in a wok, add the prepared chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and fermented bean paste, and stir-fry for 15 minutes. Then, add the pork bone broth and simmer for 25 minutes.
Once cooked, it can be used to cook various kinds of vermicelli, vegetables, lamb, and more.
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