Rebirth 1988 Farming and Raising Children

Chapter 252 Just average
Li Yuanming chose a portion of rice, and the little ones followed suit.

Because the staple food here is either pasta or bread, and they prefer rice, so they must choose rice.

Xiao Yu'er chose a seat, everyone sat down, and Zeng Shuanglin silently took out the chicken fir oil.

After everyone ate a few mouthfuls of Western food, they didn’t really want to eat it, because after eating it, they felt that the taste was the same and the texture was not rich at all.

Xiao Yu'er even told Chef Al in broken English: "It's not as delicious as your cooking!"

Chef Al was very happy. He touched the little fish’s head and said, “Good boy, if you want to eat together, I’ll cook it for you tonight!”

Jiang Ancheng was a little surprised: "Can the kitchen in this hotel be used by us?"

Naturally, the kitchen will not be used freely, but Chef Al is a top chef and has some connections with major hotels.

Chef Al said proudly: "Only an outstanding chef like me can get the franchise!"

Jiang Ancheng smiled casually and said, "I'm still thinking that if I can use the kitchen, I can occasionally cook a meal for the children!"

Everyone will definitely not get used to it after being out for so long, so cooking is very important.

Adults can make do with it, but children can easily get sick if they don't eat what they are used to for a few days.

Jiang Ancheng's words made Chef Al's eyes light up.

He has a good relationship with Jiang Ancheng. In addition to the truffle interests, he also has Jiang Ancheng's unique insights in cooking.

After all, he is a person who has lived an extra life. Jiang Ancheng has never eaten Western food in his previous life. He has watched a lot of TV series and short videos. If he just takes out something, Chef Al will sigh that he has a good meal.

Chef Al immediately said to Jiang Ancheng: "I'm going to tell the chef to let you into the kitchen. I want to eat a few more meals you cook!"

Jiang Ancheng smiled and agreed: "Okay, you can have as many meals as you want! I'm afraid you'll get tired of it."

Anyway, someone provides the ingredients and washes the dishes. Jiang Ancheng only needs to do the cooking. Compared with his previous life, it is not a problem at all.

Jiang Ancheng agreed, and after dinner, Chef Al went to find the head chef.

After hearing Chef Al's request, the head chef frowned: "Is the food cooked by Chinese people really that delicious?"

In the eyes of foreigners, China is still a very backward country. It is not hygienic, so how can it have delicious food?

Chef Al retorted: "Of course, Chinese food is more unique than Western food! If you try it, you will never forget it, and you will want to go to China like me in the future!"

Chef Al came to China not to work in a hotel, but to learn a classic Sichuan dish, Mapo Tofu.

Because overseas Chinese like to eat this dish very much, he also found it delicious when he ate it, so he went to learn this dish.

He thought he had learned [-]%, but his master told him that none of what they cooked was authentic Sichuan cuisine, so he made up his mind to go to China.

Unexpectedly, I stayed in China for two years.

During this period, I also learned how to make many delicious dishes, and also learned Mapo Tofu from an outstanding local Sichuan chef.

However, the taste of each place is always surprising.

Things that seem authentic to locals are not so popular abroad, especially the spicy and spicy taste, which many foreigners cannot accept.

Chef Al then understood why it was unauthentic. Chinese chefs abroad did not make authentic dishes.

Because even though it was made, not everyone liked it.

But after he stayed in China and learned about so many dishes and various cuisines, he couldn't bear to see others looking down on Chinese food.

The chef didn't want to borrow the kitchen, which made him feel a little unhappy.

The head chef said: "You can let him have a try. If he messes around in the kitchen, let him out."

In the chef's philosophy, the kitchen is also a very rigorous place that requires respect.

If Jiang Ancheng can make delicious food, he will have the right to enter the kitchen.

Chef Al is satisfied with the result of this communication. He believes that Jiang Ancheng's ability will definitely impress the chef.

So, he turned around and said to Jiang Ancheng: "The chef agrees to let us use the kitchen, but the premise is that you have to make a table of delicious food that can conquer him!"

Jiang Ancheng was stunned: "When?"

Chef Al smiled and said, "Any time!"

Jiang Ancheng smiled and said, "How many dishes are required for a table?"

Chef Al thought for a while: "There are four main dishes anyway!"

Jiang Ancheng thought about the ingredients he had brought, and then thought about the seasonings he had brought. It should be enough, then nodded and said to Chef Al, "Okay, make him four main dishes and some side dishes." vegetable."

Chef Al nodded happily: "Okay, I'm in luck again!"

Jiang Ancheng plans to stew chicken with mushrooms, stir-fry fried rice with dried mushrooms, pickled fish, dry pot ribs, grilled lamb chops, cold preserved egg and cucumber, tomato and egg drop soup, and some truffle egg custard. That should be enough.

Chef Al was shocked after hearing him tell him the menu.

Jiang Ancheng actually has to do so much.

Jiang Ancheng has to cook a lot of dishes, but in fact they are all home-cooked dishes, which are not difficult or time-consuming.

Unlike Western food, which pays most attention to decoration and the like, it focuses on being fast and delicious, and does not waste too much time.

Jiang Ancheng said to Chef Al: "Just tonight, I will cook a meal to celebrate everyone's first day in Europe!"

Chef Al immediately asked for the list of ingredients Jiang Ancheng needed, and had someone prepare them for Jiang Ancheng to use.

However, Jiang Ancheng also had to pay.

Using the kitchen is one thing, using labor is another.

It is impossible for people to use the hotel in vain.

The price is quite not cheap, you can eat out several times.

But this is a world-famous hotel in Europe, and the price is actually pretty good.

It would be nice if you didn't stare at them in the kitchen and didn't poison anyone else.

After all, the people here are the upper class dignitaries.

Jiang Ancheng asked everyone to rest for a while, and in the afternoon, he took everyone to go shopping on the street and bought local donuts for everyone to eat.

One bite, very sweet.

Everyone was shocked by the high sugar content.

Xiao Yu'er said: "It's so sweet, Dad!"

Jiang Ancheng said with a smile: "So, it's called a donut!" Xiao Yu'er didn't like eating such sweet things, so he hurriedly handed it to Jiang Ancheng: "Dad, eat it for me."

Jiang Ancheng didn't like eating it either, so he put it away casually and waited until Xiaoyuer forgot about it before disposing of it.

He can indulge Xiao Yu'er in rejecting the things he hates, but there is no reason why he must get rid of all the things he hates.

Even father and son cannot go against each other's will. Jiang Ancheng remembered what he said when he and Xiao Yu'er quarreled in his previous life.

Soon, when we returned to the hotel, everyone was hungry.

Xiao Yu'er originally wanted to paint, but she didn't go there even though she was holding her withered belly.

Jiang Ancheng smiled and said: "You don't draw when you are hungry. If you are hungry, why don't you study?"

Xiao Yu'er smiled and said: "That's different. I will definitely read seriously! I won't embarrass my father!"

Jiang Ancheng educated him seriously: "You should study for yourself, not for your father. From now on, you have to think clearly about whatever you want to do. Do you understand?"

Jiang Ancheng's education made Xiao Yu'er reflect on himself, and nodded in confusion: "I know, Dad, I will definitely think about it before doing it!"

Jiang Ancheng nodded slightly with satisfaction and entered the kitchen with Chef Al, while Xiao Yu'er and the others were waiting for their meal in the restaurant.

As soon as they entered the kitchen, the head chefs thought it was the leaders of the Hua Kingdom who came to inspect.

A very handsome man came in to cook.

The head chef looked at Jiang Ancheng's face, his clothes, and his attitude had improved a lot. He took the initiative to shake hands with Jiang Ancheng and said, "If you need anything, let me know as soon as possible!"

Jiang Ancheng said happily: "Thank you, I won't be polite to you."

Jiang Ancheng wanted to stew the mushroom stewed chicken first, because this took the longest time.

The casserole that Chef Al specially brought for was not the domestic kind, but a large open pot.

Jiang Ancheng decided to make do with it. At worst, he would cover it with a wooden board to stifle it.

I saw Jiang Ancheng taking out a bunch of dried mushrooms from the ingredient bag, and they were all colorful].

The chef's alarm radar suddenly sounded and he said to Jiang Ancheng: "Sir, make sure the ingredients here are safe. You cannot use these colorful mushrooms without authorization."

Jiang Ancheng explained: "This is a non-poisonous mushroom! Don't worry, you will be fine if you eat it!"

But the head chef said firmly: "Even if it's not poisonous, I can't just watch you eat it. If something goes wrong, I have to take responsibility! Sir, please consider our feelings."

Jiang Ancheng sighed helplessly and asked the chef: "So what mushrooms do you have here?"

The head chef then brought some particularly precious matsutake and truffles, and solemnly introduced them: "These are precious matsutakes originating from the Kingdom of the Sun. These are high-quality truffles originating in our country. They are all first-class and unparalleled." Toadstools and stewed chicken should be able to satisfy sir’s needs.”

Jiang Ancheng couldn't help but smile: "Okay, then use it."

Jiang Ancheng looked at the matsutake he brought, and then said: "The quality is only average."

The head chef smiled with a look of disbelief: "How could it be average? These are already very good matsutake and truffles!"

Seeing that the chef didn't believe it, Jiang Ancheng took out another pack of matsutake mushrooms and truffles from the ingredient bag.

It was obviously something that was stored casually in a bag, but it was many times better than the truffles and matsutake mushrooms that the chef kept in boxes.

The head chef was stunned and confused. It took him a long time to realize: "You are indeed better."

Jiang Ancheng smiled: "Where we are, these fungi are not the best."

The chef was even more shocked that such high-quality mushrooms were originally from China.

Chef Al took the opportunity to cut a piece of truffle and said: "Look, look, how good our truffles are. Some people, in order to take advantage of the price of truffles, insist on blaming us."

Chef Al was referring to the fictitious news about Chinese truffles that those truffle merchants made up in order to stabilize local prices.

The head chef had also heard about it, but when he picked up the truffles brought by Jiang Ancheng, he felt that they were the same as local truffles based on the feel, smell, and taste, and even had a richer taste. This was based on past standards. All are of the highest standards.

The head chef couldn't help but sigh: "What a pity, it is indeed a pity!"

They had previously thought about importing cheaper Asian truffles, but as soon as the news came out, they did not dare to use them.

After all, their hotel is high-end, and if they use substandard ingredients, they will be reported.

Chef Al originally wanted the head chef to help promote how good their truffles were, but seeing that the other party didn't express his opinion, he swallowed his words silently.

How could a cook resist and deliberately obliterate it?

Jiang Ancheng soaked the matsutake mushrooms and sliced ​​them. It can be seen that the quality is better.

This thick mushroom meat looks delicious.

When it's fresh, it's even more delicious when used to make sashimi.

This kind of mushroom is used in their hotels, usually for grilling or mushroom-baked rice.

Jiang Ancheng took out four in a row and cut them all up.

The head chef was immediately shocked and asked: "What kind of dish is this that requires so many mushrooms?"

Chef Al said matter-of-factly: "Of course you have to add more to the stewed chicken!"

The head chef said: "But, matsutake mushrooms are so precious, so this is too much!"

Chef Al smiled and said: "This is not too much, this is still not enough. As a little brother, I was originally going to put in a lot of wild mushrooms."

The head chef became curious about the wild fungi on the ground again: "Are these fungi really edible?"

Chef Al nodded affirmatively: "It's very delicious. If you can eat it fresh, it will taste better than dried food!"

The head chef felt a little pity, but he never had the courage to make fun of his own future. He could only watch Jiang Ancheng silently as he stewed the chicken and cooked other dishes.

Other dishes, except for the pickled fish and dry pot spareribs, which are a little more complicated, are fairly simple.

Jiang Ancheng carried out the process methodically, and his superb knife skills put even the head chef to shame.

The head chef asked in shock: "Is he also a famous chef in China?"

Chef Al shook his head: "He is not a cook, he is a big boss, but his skills are as good as those of the cooks!"

Being recognized by Chef Al shows that Jiang Ancheng is really capable.

Sure enough, when he saw such complicated pickled fish, the chef's energy was no longer on whether Jiang Ancheng could make a delicious meal, but on whether he could learn this dish.

Jiang Ancheng poured hot oil on the pickled fish, and the pickled fish made a sizzling sound. The head chef was stunned to see that someone actually cooked this way.

(End of this chapter)