Fields of Gold

Chapter 15: Excellent seasoning

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Shopkeeper Jiang smiled and took the silver and went out, and came in again after a while, holding a plain coarse cloth purse and a few strings of copper plates:

"There are four or two five pieces of silver in the purse, and the rest will be exchanged for copper coins for you. You have to take care of it, and don't fall into the eyes of thieves!"

"Thank you, Uncle Shopkeeper!" Yu Xiaocao carefully put the money into her arms, and shared the copper coins with Yu Hang, ready to go shopping later!

When Yu Xiaocao went to the back kitchen to pick up her broken earthen pot, she saw buckets of oysters brought in from outside, she felt a little moved in her heart, and said, "Wow! Your Zhenxiu restaurant's business is really good! There are so many sea oysters, one day can Sold out?"

Chef Wang smiled wryly, and said: "Sea oysters are not a rare item in our seaside town. How could they be sold out in one day? Needless to say, the third young master must have bought them! This item is not easy to raise , It’s not easy to put it in hot weather, so I have to find someone to make oysters and dry it... "

Zhou Zixu, who followed, looked at the big baskets of oysters and knew that he had bought too much, so he touched his nose in embarrassment.

"Uh... For the sake of being so forthright on Wednesday, let me do you a favor! Do you have sugar and cooking wine here?" Yu Xiaocao rolled up her sleeves, looking like she was doing a lot.

Zhou Zixu glanced at the grass-like arm, and immediately moved away, saying: "Of course, which hotel's kitchen lacks these things? What are you going to do with these oysters?"

Yu Xiaocao gave him a mysterious smile: "When it's done, you'll know. Consider it a gift from me!"

Zhou Zixu and shopkeeper Jiang looked at each other, wondering what kind of medicine was sold in the little girl's gourd. Now there is plenty of time left for the noon birthday banquet scheduled by Magistrate Wu, let's see what the little girl is up to!

In the previous life, Yu Xiaocao's younger brother loved dishes made with oyster sauce. Because the oyster sauce bought in the supermarket has dozens of additives, long-term consumption is definitely not good for your health. She found a recipe from the Internet to make homemade oyster sauce.

After repeated experiments, I finally made delicious and healthy oyster sauce. The younger brother said that the oyster sauce she made is more delicious and original than the one bought in the supermarket. It's just that the shelf life is shorter, which is no wonder, no preservatives are added!

Yu Xiaocao confidently instructed the staff in the back kitchen to open all the oysters and put the meat into a wooden barrel. She chose the largest pot in the kitchen, estimated the ratio a little, poured in an appropriate amount of water and boiled.

After the water boils, put the oyster meat into the water and stir it constantly with a spatula. One side sticks to the bottom of the pot and smells burnt. The oyster meat that came out produced a viscous liquid in the bucket, and she also poured it in all at once. This kind of mucus can increase the yield and freshness of oyster sauce, it is a pity to lose it.

"Who is that, come and help stir!" Yu Xiaocao was so weak that he couldn't do it after a few stirs.

"I'm coming! I'm coming!!" Chef Wang used his fat ass to push away the guy who was called, and said in a pitiful way, "Is it always stirring in one direction?"

Chef Wang, who has been immersed in the kitchen for decades, has an inexplicable enthusiasm for cooking skills and fresh dishes. Although it is shameful to steal a teacher, they have no intention of clearing the venue and keeping it secret. How could Chef Wang miss this opportunity

Yu Xiaocao nodded, silently counting the time in her heart. After about 20 to 30 minutes, after the colloid in the oyster meat dissolves to the maximum, the oyster meat is fished out. These oyster meat can be cooked into other dishes, and can also be made into dried oysters, no waste at all!

Yu Xiaocao cleaned the oyster shells and other sundries in the pot, filtered the juice, and boiled it again with water. Coat the pot with a layer of vegetable oil before cooking to prevent sticking to the pot.

During the second cooking process, Yu Xiaocao added sugar, cooking wine and some sauces one by one, and simmered slowly over low heat. She didn't announce that the oyster sauce was finished until the front hall started to have guests and it was almost lunch time!

The concentrated oyster sauce has bright eyes, and the whole kitchen has a strong fragrance. Chef Wang couldn't wait to try the flavor, his eyes widened immediately, flickering with frenzy: "Good! Good!! What is this? It tastes delicious, rich in fragrance, moderate in concentration, delicate and smooth!!"

After Yu Xiaocao tasted it, she said with a smile: "A few seasonings are missing, otherwise it will be more delicious. But it's okay, it's better than the original taste!!"

Zhou Zixu and shopkeeper Jiang also tasted it one after another, and asked in unison: "What kind of sauce is this? Can it be used for cooking?"

Yu Xiaocao nodded and said, "This is called oyster sauce. Oyster sauce is called 'undersea milk'. Cooking food with it can enhance the freshness."

She looked around the kitchen, pointed at the fresh green vegetables and said, "Let me make some green vegetables with oyster sauce for you to try, this is my specialty!"

Chef Wang carefully washed the vegetables himself. Yu Xiaocao boiled some water, boiled the vegetables in it, drained and placed on a plate, poured oyster sauce on top, and added some sesame oil. Finished! She motioned everyone to try it!

"That's all right?" Everyone looked at her with incredulous expressions, isn't this just cooking vegetables!

Chef Wang has a solemn expression on his face, the simpler the dish, the more challenging the skill. He took the chopsticks, picked up a vegetable, and put it in his mouth. The freshness of oyster sauce and the crispness of green vegetables blend together, which is a taste experience that Chef Wang has never had before.

Zhou Zixu, a young boy, was puzzled to see Chef Wang's intoxicated face. Chef Wang is a famous chef he managed to recruit, what kind of delicacy have you never seen before? A plate of boiled vegetables, but with a little more sauce...

While thinking about it, Zhou Zixu also picked up a root vegetable and put it in his mouth slowly, tasting it carefully. He was born in a wealthy family who prefers meat, and his mother-in-law has worked hard to make him eat more vegetables since he was a child.

The cook at home is an expert at cooking vegetables. The princes and nobles in Beijing have offered to buy their cook many times, but they have all been politely rejected.

I have tasted so many vegetables cooked by cooking masters, but they are not as good as a plate of boiled vegetables from a poor girl today! ! The secret is self-evident! !

Zhou Zixu and Chef Wang's expressions were absolutely in sync. His eyes were piercing, emitting a blue light like a wolf.

"Little girl from the Yu family, do you... sell any recipes!!" Chef Shaowang said in unison on Wednesday.

"You said how to make oyster sauce! What are you talking about whether you can sell it or not! You didn't hide it from you when it was made. If there is anything you don't understand, just ask!" Yu Xiaocao didn't plan to sell it for money. But let's make a good relationship, let's make a good relationship!

The behind-the-scenes owner of the No. 1 restaurant in Tanggu Town, and the young master of the Zhou family, one of the four major merchants, may be asked to ask him in the future. Doing business, making money with harmony, having multiple friends and multiple paths!