In the evening, a large family sat together, looking at the hot pot in front of them, which was bubbling and emitting steam. The aroma filled the air, and everyone's eyes were filled with greed.
"Okay, you can eat now!"
Everyone's nerves seemed to have been attracted by the fragrant pot. As soon as Li Yan finished speaking, the people who had been waiting impatiently immediately started to move.
"Sia, sia, it's so hot and spicy!" Little Maomao picked up a piece of meat with chopsticks, chewed it happily, and screamed that it was delicious.
Mr. Li and his two sons tasted a piece of meat, took a sip of wine, and then sighed with satisfaction: "Delicious!"
Except for Lin who had to breastfeed at the time and did not taste it, the other women all thought it was a delicacy!
Li Jianmin chewed the fragrant hot pot slices in his mouth and said incoherently: "Sister, this hot pot is really delicious. I feel like my whole body is on fire now. It's so hot!"
The chili peppers they had tasted before were already delicious, but compared to this hot pot, it was completely different. It was so fragrant and so satisfying!
“Once this hot pot base comes out, chili peppers will surely become popular throughout Rongcheng!” Old Master Li took a sip of wine and said with certainty.
Others also agreed with what Mr. Li said. During this period of time, under Li Yan's trial and promotion, the people of Rongcheng and foreign merchants have become accustomed to such spicy taste!
Next it’s time for her to promote chili peppers!
Li Jianmin asked with regret, "Sister, does our snack shop really not make hot pot?"
Everyone looked at Li Yan. It was the first time they heard about this and they were all puzzled. This thing was obviously very good, so why not do it?
"Our shop is focused on serving light, fast-serving, and affordable food. This hot pot takes half an hour to prepare, and it's not suitable for our small shop!"
Everyone was suddenly enlightened by Li Yan, and it seemed to be true!
Although what his sister said made sense, Li Jianmin still felt a little disappointed because such delicious food did not come from his own snack shop!
Seeing her brother's slightly disappointed look, Li Yan smiled and said, "Brother, have you forgotten what I said last time? I plan to add another snack to the snack shop tomorrow."
After hearing this, Li Jianmin changed his previous disappointed expression, looked at the cunning girl with bright eyes, and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth!
Yes, he remembered, they had custom-made a pot with a barrier, and his sister must use that pot to cook!
When Mr. Li heard his granddaughter say this, he knew that she had already made some arrangements in her mind, so he stopped asking about it and concentrated on eating!
The next day, early morning.
Li Yan went to Rongcheng with the prepared chili sauce and dozens of hot pot bases made last night!
After unloading the cargo, Li Yan began to prepare oden.
Li Yan placed the special iron pot on the clay stove, and then poured the broth she brought from home directly into it.
Afterwards, I ate skewers with my cousin and Xiaocao, including vegetable skewers, lamb skewers, pork skewers, dried tofu, and fried tofu skewers.
Soak all the skewers in the broth, half with spicy sauce and half without, it looks pretty good!
It can be prepared in just half an hour. Li Jianmin sighed in his heart that this meal is indeed simple. You only need to string the ingredients together in advance and prepare the broth. It is really convenient!
"Brother, I'm going to go talk to Master Qin first and will be back later!" After saying that, he took the hot pot base and was about to leave.
Li Jianmin hurriedly called his sister over and asked, "What's a good price for this food?"
Li Yan, as always, set a very affordable price: "Two cents for the meat and one cent for the vegetable!"
Li Jianmin nodded, indicating that he had taken note of it.
It was still early at this time. When Li Yan came to the shop next door with the hot pot base, there were not many people in the restaurant. When the shopkeeper saw Li Yan come in, he immediately went to greet her.
A few days ago, he was reminded by the young master that if Miss Li came to visit, he must not only report it in time, but also keep her.
When Shopkeeper Qin saw the newcomer, he naturally didn't dare to neglect him and hurriedly said, "County Lady Li, it's been a while since you've been here. Please come in!"
While respectfully leading Li Yan to the private room on the second floor, he winked at the waiter beside him, asking him to go and inform the young master quickly!
"Is Young Master Qin here now?" Li Yan asked.
Shopkeeper Qin said attentively, "It's still early, and the young master is not here at the moment, but I have already asked my men to invite him. County Lady, please have a cup of tea first and wait a moment. The young master will be here soon!"
Hearing this, Li Yan nodded slightly.
Half a minute later, Qin Yue strode to the side room. After pushing open the door, he saw Li Yan still sitting at the table. His tense heart relaxed for no reason!
She is still waiting for him, she didn't leave!
Qin Yue breathed a sigh of relief, then stepped forward to greet Li Yan: "Sorry to have kept you waiting!"
In fact, Qin Yue has been busy harvesting sweet potatoes these days.
Knowing that this thing was high-yielding was different from actually witnessing it! The latter directly struck his cognition. Looking at the grain piled up like a small mountain, Qin Yue felt excited!
In this way, the soldiers won’t have to worry about going hungry this year, and my father won’t be constrained by food and fodder anymore.
Seeing Qin Yue arrive, Li Yan hurriedly stood up and said, "I'm sorry for coming here. I'm here to deliver seasonings to Master Qin!" After saying that, she pushed the oil paper bag on the table in front of Qin Yue.
Qin Yue opened the oil paper package, and a paste-like object came into view, with an enticing fragrance.
Li Yan introduced: "I call this hot pot base. Put it in the hot pot and boil it. No matter what you put in it, it will have a unique flavor! Mr. Qin, would you like to try it?"
Qin Yue nodded immediately.
Then he ordered the servant standing outside the door to bring a hot pot over!
The attendant immediately took the order and left. In just a cup of tea, Shopkeeper Qin brought in what Qin Yue wanted.
Li Yan directly put the hot pot base into the warm pot. The milky white soup pot changed color instantly. The solidified seasoning melted little by little with the high temperature, and the aroma became more and more intense. Even the servants standing in the stairwell could smell the fragrance wafting from the room!
The followers standing outside couldn't help swallowing!
Li Yan stared at Qin Yue and tasted a piece of meat. She couldn't help but ask, "How is it? Are you used to it?"
The smooth meat slices are wrapped in spicy sauce. The salty, spicy and fragrant taste satisfies your taste buds in one bite!
The spiciness here is different from that of Hu La Tang. It is obviously spicier, fuller and more powerful!
Seeing his brows relaxed, Li Yan thought he must be very satisfied.
So he continued, "Actually, if you don't mind the trouble, just add the base ingredients and stir-fry them. That way the aroma will be even stronger and the taste will be even better!"
Qin Yue nodded, "Thank you for telling me, I wonder how much base material the girl has, I want all of it!"
Li Yan was waiting for Qin Yue to say this, and she agreed with a smile!
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