On this day, after Zhong Ziqi came back from the town, she got into the kitchen and explicitly ordered Zhao Zhengan not to come in.
Zhao Zhengan was curious about what he was going to do. Today they went to the town. Zhong Ziqi went to the seasoning shop and bought several kinds of seasonings. What to buy these for, he just said useful.
Now it seems that I should make weird food again.
Sometimes he was also very surprised, why did he have so many weird thoughts, Zhao Zhengan felt that Zhong Ziqi seemed to be covered with a layer of fog, sometimes clear, sometimes hazy, he had to admit that he couldn't figure it out.
It's just a brother who grew up in this small mountain village. What secrets can he have
I'm afraid Zhao Zheng'an would never think of how terrifying the real secret is.
Zhong Ziqi swore in his heart that unless he had to, he would not tell this matter. In ancient times, it was easy to be regarded as a monster. It is not uncommon to soak a pig cage and set fire to it. He dare not take this risk, so let He should rot this secret in his stomach.
Zhao Zhengan had nothing to do, so he went into the yard to clean the stables. In order to prevent the smell from spreading, Zhao Zhengan basically cleaned up the feces every day. He knew that Zhong Ziqi was a clean person, so he naturally had to clean it up.
It's just that every minute and every second passed, Zhao Zhengan's chicken and dog kennels were all cleaned up, and Zhong Ziqi hadn't come out of the kitchen yet.
Zhao Zhengan shouted worriedly: "Ziqi? Are you okay? Are you okay?"
"It will be ready soon, wait a little longer." Zhong Ziqi's voice came from the kitchen.
Zhao Zhengan was relieved when he heard his angry voice, which meant that there was nothing wrong with him, but his curiosity came up again. He put his hands behind his back and walked quietly to the kitchen. The door of the kitchen was closed, but Wisps of light smoke came out from the crack in the door. Zhao Zhengan sniffed his nose, and couldn't help saying, "It smells so good."
This smell is very different, and he doesn't know how to describe it, but it's the kind that makes people want to chop it up.
After a while, Zhong Ziqi came out of the kitchen while Zhao Zhengan was scratching his head.
He also held a plate of neatly cut but dark red meat, with a layer of darker juice poured on it, which looked particularly appetizing.
"What is this?" Zhao Zhengan asked, swallowing.
"Meat, do you want to taste it?" Zhong Ziqi picked up a piece of meat with marinade and put it into Zhao Zhengan's mouth.
Zhao Zheng'an felt a strange taste in his mouth, but the more he chewed, the stronger the taste became, so that the more he chewed, the brighter his eyes became.
"Is it delicious?" Zhong Ziqi asked. He has already tasted it, and the taste is still good. Although he has not learned it orthodoxly, and some ingredients are made by him, it is still very fragrant.
Sure enough, Zhao Zhengan couldn't help nodding: "It's delicious, what is this, daughter-in-law?"
"This is braised pork, how is it? Not bad? I used a lot of ingredients."
Zhao Zhengan gave a thumbs up in praise, it's delicious.
"Daughter-in-law, do you want to sell this at the compound?"
Zhao Zhengan took another piece of meat and asked while eating. Zhong Ziqi told him that the products here in the compound are too single, and twisted fried dough sticks are actually not difficult to make. If you are careful, you can learn it. After a long time, it will naturally not be so rare. They don't make any money here.
Therefore, it is necessary to add more new ones to maintain the popularity, and it is best not to be imitated by others.
Zhao Zheng'an recalled the big and small bags of ingredients that Zhong Ziqi brought back, and felt that if it could be imitated by someone, then they would admit it, and this person must be quite powerful.
"I have this idea. Don't look too much at this seasoning, but it's quite easy to make. It's just that it takes a long time to make. We have to mix these ingredients in advance. There's a certain proportion... that's how much it is. There are quite a few. Ordinary people really can’t imitate it. And this marinade, before we find a suitable candidate, let the two of us make it. I will teach you how to make it. If one day I feel uncomfortable, you can take over , what do you think?" Zhong Ziqi asked him.
As long as they stick to the ratio formula of the seasoning, Zhong Ziqi believes that no one can make it.
"It's just that we still don't have enough manpower." Zhao Zheng'an said the current problem.
Zhong Ziqi obviously also thought of it: "Then what should we do? The compound is not big enough, if we add a few more people, it is obviously too busy."
Zhao Zheng'an thought for a while: "Let's put this matter aside for now, and I'll look for a house again. If it doesn't work, we can find a place to build one. At that time, you can write to your uncle and ask him to send us two able-bodied men. "
Zhong Ziqi also thought it was a good idea. They are not in a hurry for this moment. At this moment, the fields have not thawed, and they can't start construction if they want to build a house, so they have to wait.
Instead, you can add a small amount of stewed pork until it tastes quite delicious, and see how it responds.
"Okay, stop talking, let's eat first."
Zhong Ziqi instructed Zhao Zhengan to go into the kitchen and bring out all the meals. He had been busy in the kitchen for several hours, and his body was a little tired. He could hold on for a whole day of work, but now, he would feel tired after a few hours.
At the dinner table, Zhao Zhengan obviously had a special liking for stewed pork, because the salty and light taste he made was just right, and it was the same if he ate it empty-handed. Not a lot.
In the next few days, Zhong Ziqi began to teach Zhao Zhengan how to season and how to cook braised pork. Zhao Zhengan had the basics of cooking before, so it was easier to get started now. Within two days, he could do anything extraordinary.
They ate some of the stewed pork they made these days, and gave it to Zhao Amo for them to taste some, and then they sold them as delicious as they were.
Naturally, there was another wave of meals. Like Zhao Zhengan, many people felt that the taste was a bit weird at first, but slowly, the unique aroma began to spread in their mouths. The fat but not greasy meat irritated them. I can't help but take a bite and want to take a second bite.
It's just that the price is naturally high, and everyone can understand that it's meat after all, and it's still such delicious meat.
But even so, there is still an endless stream of people who come to the door every day wanting to buy braised pork. It is just because the sale has not officially started, so the braised pork that Zhao Zhengan and Zhong Ziqi bring over every day is limited. If anyone does not buy it, they can only admit it bad luck.
Zhao Ah and Huang Ah have been stimulated enough, and they have already calmed down at this time.
Only Zhao Lan still has Huang Jinlei, Huang Jinlei is okay, he is expressionless and can't show even surprise, but Zhao Lan is almost stunned, seeing the long queue of people, he admires Zhong Ziqi more and more in his heart.
But Quite Delicious, while the business is booming, the most ridiculous thing is that gradually, customers bring their own jugs to Quite Delicious. Order a plate of stewed pork, and you can drink it for a long time.
However, because of the relatively small size of the place, they have always adopted the policy of take away. Whether it is fried dough sticks or twisted dough sticks, you can take it away in a pack of oiled paper. The same is true for tofu nao. You can also bring your own bowl. Most people still Very cooperative.
Soon, Xiao Qinzi from Jinhua Restaurant found Zhao Zhengan. Because Xiao Qinzi is the right-hand man of shopkeeper Jin, if he is busy, shopkeeper Jin will send him here. Zhao Zhengan and him often get in touch, and after a long time, they start to call each other brothers.
"Brother Qin, what are you doing here today?" Zhao Zhengan asked, cupping his hands.
At this time, they were sitting in the room used for business in the courtyard, and they both looked at each other with smiles on their faces.
"Isn't it about your stewed meat? The shopkeeper asked me to ask you, can you provide it in large quantities?" Xiao Qinzi said.
Zhao Zhengan shook his head: "Brother Qin, braised meat is not available for the time being. Our family is short of manpower and space. We have to wait a little longer before we can produce and sell them in large quantities." Zhao Zhengan said apologetically.
"Okay, I'll tell the shopkeeper when I get back. You two are really good at messing around, and the things you make are more popular than the other." Xiao Qinzi praised sincerely. Noodles have increased their business a lot, even in the cold winter months, people still come to buy them, let alone fried dough sticks. Let them earn how much.
Zhao Zheng'an smiled modestly when he heard the words: "Brother Qin has won the prize, but his wife fooled around. When a blind cat meets a dead mouse, he happened to research it."
Wife told him. To be a low-key person, people are afraid of being famous and pigs are afraid of being strong, and they should be humble and low-key in everything. He doesn't want to say how powerful Zhong Ziqi is, it's too eye-catching, it's not good.
"Isn't it too much? Brother An, you know in your heart that you and your husband are capable people." Xiao Qinzi stood up after finishing speaking: "I have to go back, we will have a good time later when we have time. "
Zhao Zheng'an also got up to see him off: "Then I'll just wait for Brother Qin."
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Soon, another month passed, and the temperature really kept warm. The ice and snow had melted, and there was no trace of white snow in the fields. This also means that Zhao Zhengan and Zhong Ziqi's new house is about to start construction.
Before that. Zhao Zheng'an and Zhong Ziqi received a letter from Shen Yubei. The letter said that when they learned that the two of them were going to build a house, they told Father Shen that their schedule would be postponed, and that they would officially set off in about half a month and arrive at them. There, the house was almost completed, and the letter also stated that their family was happy that Zhong Ziqi had a child, and asked Zhong Ziqi to pay attention to her health and not to work too hard. Finally, Shen Yubei wrote that he would choose the person Zhao Zhengan wanted. Come out and arrange for them to come together.