As soon as Butler Bai entered the kitchen, the servants and maids immediately dropped their bowls and ran away with their heads down.
Watching the servants flee with a smile, Butler Bai didn't scold them. Instead, he smiled and said to Su Yun'er and the others, "Madam, ladies, you've worked hard today. For the last dish, I'd like to ask if you ladies have any other ideas on how to make it? Like that braised chicken, try a different method."
Su Yun'er recalled the menu that Butler Bai had told her. According to local custom, the last main dish at a banquet is always fish.
Normally, it's just steamed.
"It's not difficult to change the way you cook fish. Okay, are there any taboos regarding the cooking method and flavor?"
"There are no taboos, it's all up to Lady Su to decide." After delivering the message, Butler Bai was about to leave when he turned around and saw the bowl of tofu pudding that Su Yun'er had made.
Although we divided the food into individual bowls, there were still some left over.
"What are these?"
Butler Bai asked curiously, "Just now, when I passed by the window, I saw that each of the servants was holding a bowl and eating something. I suppose this is what they were eating."
"This is tofu pudding. Butler Bai hasn't eaten yet, has he? Have a bowl to fill your stomach."
As Su Yun'er spoke, she served a bowl of tofu pudding to Butler Bai and added a spoonful of sugar.
"Tofu pudding? That's an elegant name."
Although Butler Bai was well-off, he had never eaten anything called tofu pudding.
The tofu pudding had cooled down a bit, but it still tasted great, especially the juice that had seeped out of it; once melted, all the sweetness of the sugar was in the juice.
Butler Bai finished the last sip of soup, raised an eyebrow, and said, "Delicious, extremely delicious! It seems Brother Mu Qiang really made the right recommendation. Madam Su, I'm already looking forward to your fish."
Butler Bai left, feeling satisfied and expectant.
Su Yun'er arrived at the several large tanks where fish were temporarily kept. The tanks were filled with mandarin fish.
Although mandarin fish are fish, they are carnivorous and a precious freshwater species. Mandarin fish have tender, delicious flesh, few bones, and thick meat, making them highly nutritious.
"Alright, then I'll make a squirrel-shaped mandarin fish."
The most important aspects of making mandarin fish from pine trees are knife skills and the technique of frying it in oil.
To make mandarin fish, the fish meat is cut into strips that can be separated without breaking them, coated with starch, and then deep-fried in oil until cooked. The strips of fish meat will spread out like blooming chrysanthemums, and then it is drizzled with a sweet and sour sauce.
In the past, when Su Yun'er cooked fish herself, she would chop off the fish head and fry it separately from the body. However, today was a wedding banquet, and Su Yun'er was worried that the host might have reservations, so she decided to cut the whole fish and fry it together with the body.
Furthermore, when frying the fish, keep its head and tail pointing upwards. This way, after frying, the whole fish will look as if it is about to jump up and take flight on the plate, making it look very lifelike.
Su Yun'er used one pot to fry the fish, while He Liu, following Su Yun'er's instructions, used another pot to simmer the sauce.
After each fish is fried, it is immediately drizzled with sauce and then the waiters take it away, ensuring that every fish served is freshly fried and crispy.
The dishes were novel and the taste was superb. The guests enjoyed the meal and praised the food endlessly. The host's wedding banquet was lively and festive until the guests left in the evening.
The landlord waved his hand and rewarded each of the household helpers with two hundred coins.
"Yun'er, today is all thanks to you!" He Liu was as happy as a child when she received the reward money.
"Auntie, that's an exaggeration. Everyone's worked so hard." Su Yun'er waved her hand.
"Madam Su, there's no need to be modest. Without you, I don't know what would have become of this wedding banquet today," a servant whispered.
Song Muqiang drove to pick up Su Yun'er and the other two. They originally wanted to eat something in the city, but the city gates were about to close, and if they were late, they would be locked out of the city.
"Shanhe's wife, you're so tired today. Are you going to sell tofu pudding at the dock tomorrow?"
"Yes, of course I want to. I'll soak my feet tonight and get a good night's sleep, and I'll be fully recovered by tomorrow."
Of course, Su Yun'er wouldn't reveal that it was because she had a spiritual spring that could quickly eliminate fatigue for her with a single click.
"Yun'er, I need to talk to you about something?"
At Su Yun'er's house, He Liu and she got out of the car together.
"What's wrong, Auntie?"
“I’m thinking of selling tofu pudding with you in the future, what do you think?” He Liu said.
"What?" Su Yun'er was exhausted after a long day, and her mind was a little numb. She didn't react immediately.
“You see, you need someone to help you every day. Your mother-in-law is getting old, her strength is failing, and her legs aren’t as nimble as they used to be. Why don’t you let your mother-in-law stay home to take care of the two children, and I’ll go and help you?” He Liu said.
Su Yun'er then realized what was going on and smiled as she took He Liu's hand: "Sure! With your help, Auntie, I'll definitely save a lot of trouble. Tomorrow morning, Auntie, let's go to Guangcai Carpenter's place together to bring back the custom-made cart for our stall, and then we'll set up our stall together."
After a long and tiring day, Su Yun'er returned home, feeling almost unable to stand.
When the little trees and grass heard Su Yun'er's return, they all ran over to greet her.
"Mom, you're tired, let me give you a massage."
"Mom, let me wash your feet."
The twins eagerly pulled Su Yun'er back into the house to massage her legs and wash her feet.
As soon as Su Yun'er looked up, she saw Old Mrs. Chen's profile flash by at the window of the main house.
It must have been Old Mrs. Chen who taught these things to the twins.
But it's good that Su Yun'er is happy to enjoy this time with her children. What mother wouldn't be gratified to be respected by her children?
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