Chapter 42 Hot Pot
Xu Qingmeng first saved lunch for her family, otherwise when the workers arrived, they would not be able to save any more food.
The lunch is ready and we are just waiting for the workers to arrive.
Soon, there were several workers sitting in the shop.
"Aunt, we didn't have the set meal yesterday, and we are the first to come today."
"Okay, it's all ready. I'll bring it to you right away."
"Xinting, six sets of set meals, you get the dishes and I'll get the rice, Xun Ge'er will take it over."
"Okay."
Xu Qingmeng was busy in the kitchen. When she heard He's arrangement, she thought it was a good idea. She had gained some experience from the past few days.
On Xu Xun's side, He prepared the meal and brought it to the workers.
"Hey, this thick and red sauce must be braised pork."
"Yeah, this meat looks delicious."
"Yes, this braised pork is my aunt's specialty, it tastes very good, everyone should try it."
"Okay, I'll eat some meat first."
As soon as the worker finished speaking, he put the meat in his mouth and was immediately amazed.
"The meat is stewed until it's really soft and tender, with both sweet and salty flavors, and every piece is soaked up with the sauce. It tastes absolutely amazing." The worker couldn't help but exclaimed as he chewed.
"Yes, it's really delicious. The salty and sweet flavors blend together without conflicting at all. The meat is not greasy at all. The cooking skills of this young boss are really amazing."
After hearing what they said, the others also started to taste the braised pork. Soon, the whole room was filled with praises for the braised pork.
"The fried tofu is also very good, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The juice bursts in your mouth when you take a bite. Add to that the rich flavor of the sauce and it goes really well with rice." said another worker.
Soon it was time for the workers to get off work. There were more and more workers in the shop, and the set meals that had been made earlier were quickly sold out. He could only ask the workers to wait.
"I'm so sorry, our meal set has sold out. Meng Niang is cooking now, so it may take a while. If you can't wait, we still have noodle soup and fried rice, which can be a little faster."
"It's okay, it's okay. We came here just for the set meal today. It's still early, we can wait."
These are all unfamiliar, probably their first time here. The workers said that Gu's set meals are delicious, although a bit expensive. Moreover, all the food in Gu's family is made with care, and the portions are very sufficient, so one meal is enough to fill you up.
As the workers expected, the second bucket of set meal came out of the pot. The three members of the He family quickly prepared the meal after dividing the work. Xu Xun quickly served the meal to them.
Xu Qingmeng did not expect that so many people would come today. Fortunately, she added one more bucket today, but it still sold out very quickly, and there were many people who did not buy anything.
The workers who bought the set meals were all eating happily. Braised pork was of course the most popular, and almost everyone loved it. Everyone ate it up cleanly, and some people even used tofu to dip up the braised pork soup.
There was even one worker who, after eating, asked if he could pack up a portion to take back for his wife. It was really great, but there was none left and no ingredients to make it.
"I'm so sorry, our set meal is sold out today. If you want to take it away, please come tomorrow and buy a takeaway meal in advance." He said with a smile and a little apology.
The guest looked a little disappointed, but then nodded to show his understanding.
"Okay, I'll definitely come earlier tomorrow." After saying this, the customer turned and left the shop with a hint of anticipation in his steps.
After seeing off the last guest, Mrs. He was tired but happy. She wiped the sweat from her forehead, a satisfied smile on her face.
"Business is so good today. We sold over a hundred set meals. Even the fried rice and noodle soup we prepared were sold out." Xu Xinting said to everyone while cleaning the table.
Xu Qingmeng also felt that her arms were very sore today. She was really overwhelmed after cooking so much.
"Aunt, let me make the fried rice from now on. It's too tiring for you to do it alone." Xu Xinting said.
Xu Qingmeng thought about it. Although Xinting's skills were not as good as hers, they were also good. If Xinting could do it, she would be much more relaxed. So she nodded and said,
"Okay, if you want to learn, I'll teach you later. In fact, the technique of making fried rice is not difficult. It mainly depends on the heat and seasoning."
"Then I'll give it a try, aunt, and see if it works." Xu Xinting said confidently, her face filled with an eager look.
"I think it's a good idea. This way Mengniang will feel a little better and won't be so tired. Why don't you try frying two portions right now and we can have them as lunch." said Mrs. He.
When Xu Xinting heard this, she became even more excited. She immediately rolled up her sleeves and went into the kitchen to prepare. Xu Qingmeng was beside the stove, watching Xinting frying rice and occasionally giving some instructions. Soon, the hot fried rice was out of the pot.
"Come on, everyone, try it and see if there's anything wrong with it."
Yun Sheng was the first to taste it. "It's delicious, just as delicious as my sister-in-law's."
He took a bite and said, "It's OK, almost the same as what Meng Niang made."
"It's very good. Fried rice is simple to make, and I know Xinting's cooking skills. She fried it very well." Xu Qingmeng said.
"That's good. Then I can help my aunt tomorrow."
After dinner, there were more people at home, so Xu Qingmeng no longer interfered with the cleaning of the braised food. He and Xinting were responsible for cleaning it up, and Xun Ge'er went to clean the front hall.
"Mom, let's have hot pot tonight."
Before He could speak, Gu Yunyi came out of the study and asked, "Hot pot, what is that?"
Xu Qingmeng suddenly became energetic and began to describe it with great excitement.
"The hot pot has a pot in the middle, with fire or charcoal heating underneath.
There are many choices for the soup base, including spicy, which makes your tongue numb but you can't stop eating, and clear soup, which is very fresh. You can drink a bowl of soup first.
Then put various ingredients in the pot, such as dried bamboo shoots, cut into thin slices and put into the pot. They absorb the soup and have the crispness of the bamboo shoots and the flavor of the pot.
And the kelp, long kelp strips can be eaten after shaking them in the pot for a few times, with the fresh taste of the sea.
There is also meat, beef, cut into thin slices, put into the pot, the pot changes color instantly, and coated with sauce, oh, the taste is really extraordinary,
I also bought some fish, which I will chop into minced fish and make into fish balls, then put into the pot, which will give it a different flavor. ”
Several people listened attentively, as if they saw the scene of the steaming hot pot.
(End of this chapter)
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