Shennong Pharmaceutical Field

Chapter 90 Mountain Sea Soup

Yao Tiantian brought up the topic of cooking, and Xiangzi swept away the gloom just now, his expression suddenly lifted, and he regained his youthful disposition, and said proudly, "That's right, I, the second shopkeeper, never The bottom worker in the kitchen started as a chef, and worked as a waiter for half a year before being promoted by the boss to be the second shopkeeper."

"So, Brother Xiangzi is a real chef." Yao Tiantian let go of the messy guesses earlier, stared at her big bright eyes, and said seriously, "Brother Xiangzi, tell me quickly, what dishes do you know how to cook?" what?"

While talking, Yao Tiantian couldn't help swallowing a mouthful of saliva, she smiled and lowered her head embarrassedly.

The performance of Yao Tiantian, a real gluttonous gourmet, made Xiangzi, who has always been very conceited about his cooking skills, even more excited. He involuntarily slowed down, and said happily, "Let's put it this way, as long as you can be named I can cook any dish."

Yao Tiantian rolled her eyes secretly, Xiangzi didn't say what she said, on the one hand, she was greedy for asking, and on the other hand, she wanted to know what dishes are available in restaurants in this era, Xiangzi asked her to say it herself, she If you want to talk about modern home-cooked dishes such as Kung Pao Chicken, Tomato Scrambled Eggs, and Alfalfa Meat, I’m afraid you haven’t even seen the raw materials here.

Seeing Yao Tiantian's hesitation, Xiangzi got it wrong. He thought that this country girl had never been out of the house, let alone a restaurant, and had never seen any dishes.He smiled at himself, smoothed things over for himself, and said intoxicatedly, "Let me tell you about my best dish. This dish is said to be in our Qingshui Town, even the entire Ning County. Very famous."

After a short pause, Xiangzi narrowed his eyes slightly, and said intoxicatedly, "That year, Mr. Guo, my boss, accidentally got a recipe. Not long ago, we prepared all the ingredients according to the recipe. I made a dish according to the recipe. , that dish is really delicious.”

Because of his concentration, Yao Tiantian thought of this advertisement for no reason. She looked at Xiangzi's obsessed look, and knew that he really liked cooking, and he had integrated cooking into her flesh and blood.Yao Tiantian's curiosity suddenly swelled, and she couldn't help asking, "What kind of dish is this?"

"The name of this meal is 'Shan Hai Geng'." With a proud smile on his face, Xiangzi spat out these few words lightly.

Yao Tiantian was shocked, she still didn't understand what was going on with "The Classic of Mountains and Seas", it was a coincidence that any relatives would encounter 'Shan Hai Geng'?Or is there some kind of connection there?

Yao Tiantian was worried. She didn't dare to ask the recipe rashly, but asked cautiously, "Shanhai soup? It sounds like the name of some soup dishes. What are you using to make it?"

Xiangzi thought that this little country girl who had never seen the world was shocked by such a majestic dish name. He smiled kindly at Yao Tiantian and explained, "There are many good things in this dish. Its The most unusual main ingredient is the bamboo shoots that we transported from far away, which takes time, effort and money. However, it also made our Guo Family Restaurant famous around and became the most famous restaurant in this area."

Yao Tiandian nodded, and echoed in a low voice, "Indeed, bamboo shoots are a rarity. We only found fresh spring bamboo shoots on the mountain a few days ago, and we don't know how to cook them yet."

"What? There are bamboo shoots near us?" Xiangzi's eyes widened, he held Yao Tiantian's arm tightly, and asked eagerly, "Sister Tianniu, hurry up and tell brother, where did you find it?" Bamboo shoots?"

Seeing Xiangzi's eager look, Yao Tiantian suddenly had an idea.

Because of the word 'mountain and sea', she had been worrying about how to come up with the recipe of this dish, and analyzed whether it was related to "Shan Hai Jing".This is not a small matter. You must know that a recipe is a chef's ability to eat, not to mention the recipe of such a dish that has made Guo's restaurant famous. Xiangzi will definitely not say it easily. If she asks rashly, It may also be counterproductive. If this dish is really related to "Shan Hai Jing", it will be a surprise.

Today, the topic of bamboo shoots is an opportunity.After the barren hills in Yangjiatun became treasured hills, Da Zhuang and the others once found bamboo shoots on the hills. At that time, things were complicated, and she hadn’t had time to figure out how to cook them. This Xiangzi actually used them for a famous dish. Bamboo shoots were extremely rare. .

Yao Tiantian blinked her watery eyes, pretended to be an innocent little girl, and said slyly, "It's fine to tell you where I found the bamboo shoots, but I have one condition."

"What condition? Just say it!" Xiangzi asked immediately, before realizing that there was something wrong with holding a little girl's arm.

"It's because you are willing to recite the recipe of this dish to me." Yao Tiantian tilted her head, and put forward a seemingly absurd condition like a naughty little girl.

"Recipe?" After listening to Yao Tiantian's words, Xiangzi paused, and let go of Yao Tiantian's arm dejectedly, "Recipes cannot be passed on."

"It's really stingy. I'm not a chef, and I don't open a restaurant. I'm just curious and asked, I think it scares you." Yao Tiantian curled her mouth, pretending to be angry, and muttered, "Hmph, I'll take it when I get back. The bamboo shoots were uprooted and chopped up to feed the chickens!"

"Don't, don't spoil the good things." Xiangzi waved his hands again and again with a distressed face. He struggled for a while, and finally made up his mind. Gritting his teeth, he recited "Those who pick bamboo shoots and ferns in spring will die with soup." Take the fresh fish and shrimp and cut them into pieces, wrap them in soup and steam them, add soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, ground pepper and mung bean noodles, mix well, add a drop of vinegar. Soup. Today, because of the difference, it is the same as in Zudou. It is also a good encounter. The famous mountain and sea soup, or the soup is made of bamboo shoots and ferns. The chef cooks his own salary. Whoever wants to share my cup, send it to the Chinese and North Korean meat eaters.'”

After listening to Xiangzi's chanting, Yao Tiantian let go of half of her heart. The name of this mountain and sea soup comes from his raw materials, which are bamboo shoots grown in the mountains and fish and shrimp fished out of the sea. It is named Shanhai Geng, and there seems to be no secret hidden in it.

However, the poem attached to the recipe is somewhat famous. Was it improvised by the person who invented this dish? How complacent it is to say "Send to the meat-eaters of China and North Korea". The mentality of enjoying oneself after liberation.

So, here comes the question, how did such a private recipe created by a man who once lived in Beijing and gain wealth spread out?Who are his old Chinese and North Korean friends who eat meat every day?Will it have anything to do with people who are looking for "Shan Hai Jing"?

Yao Tiantian was lost in thought, Xiangzi looked at her distracted look, and stretched out his hand in front of her in doubt, "Hey, hey, what are you thinking? Are you listening to me?"

"Uh..." Yao Tiantian was stunned for a moment, retracted her thoughts, frowned, and said subtly, "What kind of recipe is this? It's obviously a poem. Brother Xiangzi is lying."

"You!" Xiangzi couldn't help but smile bitterly, suppressed his anger, and said patiently, "So you're thinking about what's wrong, and you didn't hear what I said?"

Yao Tiantian really didn't hear what Xiangzi said later, she shrugged awkwardly, and said embarrassedly, "I'm sorry, brother Xiangzi, if you want bamboo shoots, I'll take you to the mountains to find them someday."

"Hey, you" Xiangzi stomped his feet, "Forget it, forget it, after grandma's birthday banquet, I will go to your Yangjiatun to discuss this matter with your patriarch."

As soon as Xiangzi's voice fell, Huniu's displeased roar came from the front, "Xiangzi, what are you doing, I don't know that the finale of grandma's birthday banquet is still waiting for you to cook. em?"

Embarrassment flashed across Xiangzi's face, Yao Tiantian blinked her eyes to express her understanding, made a chasing gesture towards Hu Niu's back, and said quietly, "I'm angry, go quickly."

Xiangzi bowed to Fifth Grandma, and said in embarrassment, "Aunt Grandma..."

Fifth Grandma waved her hand in a considerate manner, "Let's go quickly, we can't keep my old sister waiting, she is a birthday star today."

Several people quickened their pace, and after a while, Guojiatun was in sight from afar.Huniu's father is worthy of running a restaurant in the town, his house is extraordinarily grand, plus today is his old lady's [-]th birthday, there is a constant stream of people coming and going, no need for others to lead the way, Yao Tian Tian also knows which one is the home of this rich and powerful Guo rich man.

Looking at the lively scene in front of her, Fifth Grandma couldn't wait any longer, she walked faster and faster, almost trotting into the magnificent courtyard, and said loudly, "Old sister, Cuihua is here to see you. "

"Sister Cuihua, I am looking forward to your coming. If you don't come again, I will go to the mountain ridge to meet you in person." As expected of a good sister, Grandma Huniu also has a loud voice. , with a smile on his face, hurriedly greeted him.

The two elder sisters hadn't seen each other for several years, so the meeting was naturally an affectionate exchange of greetings. Afterwards, Grandma Huniu glanced at a little girl she didn't know who was following Grandma Fifth, rubbed her eyes, and asked strangely, "How many years?" I haven't seen how that kid Da Zhuang has become so quiet, like a little girl."

"Haha, haha, haha..." Fifth Grandma laughed loudly, she wiped her tears with her hands while laughing, and explained, "Old sister, your eyes are really blurred, how can this be the big strong one?" Tu boy, this is our Mr. Tun Yao's niece, this child has no parents, she is the closest to me, and this time I come here to celebrate your birthday with me."

(End of this chapter)