Food starts with Mapo Tofu

Chapter 183 Spring Rain Class

Amidst the melodious and melodious voice, Chen Nian slowly opened his eyes.

The structure of the house is very familiar, and the living conditions are similar to Chen Nian's when he was in Shanghai, except that the house is slightly leaky and the facilities are a little crude.

Shanghai-style Northeast miscellaneous wooden cabinets, but they look like second-hand ones, a large boxy wooden box lying horizontally, which is basically the standard configuration in people's homes in this period, and one side is full of insects. The moth-stained table has many cracks on it, and some gaps at the edges, and this tattered wooden table is still lame, one of the legs is shorter than the others, and a long strip is placed underneath. Stone.

On either side of the table are two benches, which are not very attractive in general.

In addition, there are some big tanks that don't know what they are filled with.

Needless to say, it was another poor start as always.

The room is a little humid and hot, but this kind of environment can be adapted to aging.

At this moment, some memories appeared in Chen Nian's mind.

Now I am in Kunshan, Jiangsu.

The time is the 25th year of the Republic of China, which is 1936 AD.

"Kunshan?"

Thinking of this place name, Chen Nian suddenly understood that it was Kunqu Opera that was being sung outside.

And isn't this the Peony Pavilion?

I don't know how many old years are coming out, but the sentence just now is obviously from the famous sentence of Peony Pavilion.

Later, Chen Nian learned that he is now a chef.

Specially cook for a troupe called Chunyu Troupe.

This troupe is also a relatively large troupe in Kunshan, with more than 50 people up and down, so they have their own theater here. If someone spends money to invite them, they will also bring all kinds of people to eat Go pick up work.

And where Chen Nian lives now, only Chen Nian lives alone, which is also the prerogative of the chefs in the troupe.

After all, it is in charge of food.

I was taking a nap just now, but I fell asleep until four o'clock in the afternoon.

Fortunately, there are enough ingredients in the kitchen.

Moreover, there are two kinds of meals to be prepared in this theater garden. The first one is a large pot of rice, which is mainly eaten by the troupe, inspection field, and gate faces.

There is also a small stove, which is mainly for people such as the team leader and Jiaoer, who are a little particular about what they eat.

Usually the requirements are better, but if there is a performance the next day or the same day, the requirements are higher when it comes to food.

Too spicy to eat.

Too sour to eat.

Too cold to eat.

It is too greasy to eat.

You can't touch cigarettes, and you can't drink alcohol.

So when I usually eat, it is basically light, and even meat dishes are rare.

And the big pot dishes still have meat dishes every now and then, so sometimes the big pot meals are better than the small stove meals.

Of course, after they come down, they can’t be sure. After all, those actors in operas usually need to protect their voices, and traditional Chinese medicine, fruits, etc. are also a lot of expenses.

Especially the leader of the class, he always has pear slices in his mouth every day when he has nothing to do.

Very particular.

The class leader's name is Li Fuchun. This name was passed down from his ancestors. Li Fuchun's ancestors have always sung Kunqu Opera, and the two characters passed down are Li ()chun.

Most of these people in the troupe are brought out by Li Fuchun, they are both apprentices and their own children.

Such is the case with this period.

The reason why a master is a master is that he is like a master like a father.

Now it's not really singing outside, but practicing.

Thinking of this, Chen Nian got up and got dressed, ready to cook in the kitchen.

Since there is only one person in the kitchen, from purchasing to cleaning and processing ingredients, cooking must be done by one person. Fortunately, those who can eat here do not need to go on stage to sing. , There is no need to make such an exquisite dish.

After all, there is a rule in singing that you can't eat before singing, otherwise your voice will change.

But not all theatrical troupes are like this. It’s like knowing that some Peking Opera singers must eat big elbows before singing, and some must drink before singing.

However, this is the rule in the Chunyu class.

At about five o'clock, the theater troupe will start preparing for the stage performance, and then the singing will not be finished until at least ten o'clock, and sometimes it will not be over until the early morning if the director of the theater.

After all, singing cannot be paused once you speak.

The ancestor's rule is that the drama is bigger than the sky.

Listeners from eight directions, mortals on one side, ghosts and gods from seven directions.

Once it is set, it cannot be stopped, no matter whether someone listens or not.

When I came to the kitchen, the kitchen here was quite big, and it was cleaned up. The pots and stoves had been washed after cooking at noon.

Looking at a piece of fat pork, a big bag of potatoes, and some vegetables here.

Chen Nian thought about it and calculated the time.

"It should be enough time to make braised pork."

Chen Nian plans to make braised pork. Although there is not much meat, it doesn't matter. There is not much meat, so there are potatoes.

And let alone potatoes, just throwing your old cloth shoes into the soup and stewing it for an hour can still taste the soup.

When cutting the meat, Chen Nian specially cut about 60 yuan.

Each piece is about less than two centimeters square.

Just right.

At that time, one person and one piece.

But enough potatoes.

In addition, a lot of rice was stewed.

The amount of this dish is basically just the right amount for the usual troupe.

Afterwards, old age began to peel potatoes, wash potatoes, wash meat, and cut meat.

There are not so many seasonings here, but these are enough to make a meal of braised pork. Although the taste may be slightly worse, it is not as good as making it with all the seasonings, but there is no need for ratings here, and you can sit comfortably. Delicious in the general sense will do.

As the time draws near, the outside is also busy. The various teams wear all kinds of costumes and make-up to go back and forth, and the inspectors are also busy preparing for the evening performance. The props to be used.

But the smell of the kitchen kept coming, and everyone who passed by the kitchen couldn't help but look in.

"Master Chen, what shall we have for dinner tonight?"

Suddenly a man in martial arts clothes passed by, holding a flower gun in his hand, and asked curiously inside.

Because of the makeup and the fact that he was new here, he didn't have many memories of these people in his mind, so Chen Nian didn't remember who it was for a while.

But this did not prevent Chen Nian from chatting with him.

"You'll know when the time comes. Although you're late for dinner, you should go back and tell your brothers to act well. I'll save some meat for you when the time comes."

"Okay, thank you Master Chen!"

Hearing that there is meat in the evening, the other party jumped and left. After all, Wu Sheng is a young boy, and it is time to grow his body.

(End of this chapter)