After Feng Yifan dismembered the bones of three pig heads in one go, it was almost noon, but he did not stop what he was doing.
After the pig's head is deboned, the lymph and excess fat need to be removed.
After that, the pig's head needs to be blanched three times.
While blanching, Su Ji’s teachers and brothers also came on stage.
Because of some of the following steps, teachers and brothers can already start.
So we simply used three large pots on three stoves to blanch the three pig heads at once.
Blanch the ingredients three times. For the first time, do not add anything and just blanch and stew them.
After putting the pig's head into the boiling water, skim off the floating foam and then take out the pig's head after boiling for a while.
While Feng Yifan and his brothers Teacher Su Ji were busy, Zhuang Daozhong was giving explanations on the side.
"The first time is the initial blanching. When washing after blanching, you must also use hot water, never cold water."
The next step is the second blanching. This time, some onions, ginger and cooking wine will be added to further cook the pig's head, in order to completely remove all the smells of the pig's head.
After blanching, you still need to wash the pig's head with hot water.
When blanching for the last time, Feng Yifan and his colleagues will use some broth and add some spices for blanching.
Zhuang Daozhong continued to explain: "The reason why we use raw soup and add some spices is that the purpose is to completely remove the taste of the pig head, and secondly to give the pig head some base flavor, so we will add some salt and various spices, but remember not to add too much."
While blanching, Feng Yifan also scooped out some of the spices.
Zhuang Daozhong said: "Taking out the spices is to prevent the pig head from absorbing too much of the spices. This is just blanching, not cooking, so too much spice flavor cannot be left."
After the last blanching, the pig's head is about 50% to 60% cooked.
Next, some parts of the pig's head need to be adjusted to ensure the beautiful shape of the entire pig's head.
"Look, Feng Yifan and his team will remove the excess parts. The purpose is to make the pig's head flat when it is placed on the plate, so that the pig's head will not be out of shape on the plate."
After the trimming is completed, the next step is to start the actual sauce cooking.
First of all, you still need to prepare the braising soup.
The soup cooked by Su Ji was also prepared in advance by Feng Yifan.
The recipe used is Su Zao Tang, and some fried sugar color is added to give the pig's head some color. Of course, some dark soy sauce is also needed to color it for beauty.
This will allow the pig's head to turn into a very attractive dark red color when stewed.
After the soup was prepared, Feng Yifan and his team placed a bamboo net at the bottom of the pot before putting the pig's head in to stew.
Zhuang Daozhong continued to explain: "The bamboo net is put there to prevent the pig head from sticking to the bottom of the pot during stewing. Because the fat inside the pig head is uneven, if the bamboo net is not used, some parts may be burned and stick to the bottom of the pot, which will not look good when you take it out."
Everything is ready, the three pig heads have basically been seasoned, and then stewed on medium or low heat.
After Feng Yifan finished his own, he also went to help his father-in-law and uncles stew the other two pig heads.
After everything was done, Feng Yifan turned around and said to everyone, "Okay, the next period of time is just waiting. During this time, we have to start cooking the other parts. Also, let's all have lunch together."
Almost as soon as Feng Yifan finished speaking, Feng Ruoruo pushed open the half-open door of Su Ji and walked in shouting.
"Dad, why haven't you opened the door for business yet? There are so many people outside, including Ruoruo, Xixi, Feifei, grandpa, grandma, and great aunt. We are all hungry. When can we start eating?"
Hearing the little girl's shouting and watching her swaggering into the house, everyone couldn't help but laugh.
At the same time, outside Su Ji's door, there were indeed quite a few people, all looking into the restaurant with puzzled expressions.
Obviously, everyone was confused. Why was Su Ji not open at noon today
Su Liancheng also hurried out to explain: "I'm sorry, some people may not know that because we are preparing a three-head banquet today, Su Ji will not be open at noon today. If you want to attend the three-head banquet, you can come over in the evening."
After Su Liancheng's explanation, someone in the crowd at the door responded directly.
"We know that we are closed at noon today, and we heard that Chef Feng was going to prepare a three-head banquet, so we are all very curious and want to come and take a look."
When someone said this, it was natural for the crowd to echo him.
It is obvious that there are so many people gathered at the door of Su Ji, not to eat at Su Ji, but to see what the Three-Head Banquet looks like
Su Liancheng went on to explain: "The three-head banquet is being prepared. It may take until the evening to serve the dishes, so please don't worry. It's still in time to come in the evening. Today is New Year's Day, and I wish you all a happy new year. You can go shopping somewhere else first."
After hearing Su Liancheng's words, someone else among the crowd gathered at the door spoke up.
"No, we came here just to see the cooking process of the Three-Head Feast."
"Yeah, yeah, we've already been to other places."
"Yes, I just want to take a look at the cooking process of the Three-Head Feast."
"I wonder if I can?"
Su Liancheng heard these words from the crowd and said with a wry smile: "I'm so sorry, maybe everyone came a little late, because the pig's head has actually been put into the pot and is being stewed. Maybe if you came earlier, you could see our chef's superb knife skills as he deboned the pig's head."
Then someone in the crowd asked, "May I ask, when Chef Feng debones a pig's head, is it the whole pig's head?"
Su Liancheng nodded and said, "Yes, our chef bought a whole pig head, and he personally removed the bones. The process has been recorded by the TV station. You can watch the TV program later, or go online to watch the video."
The crowd suddenly became agitated again, and many people were very curious about where they could watch it.
“Where can I watch the video online?”
“It seems that Chef Feng had an account to post videos before.”
"I know that one, but it seems like it hasn't been updated for a long time."
"I know, you can check out another video account, which is a store exploration video produced by a team. They will specifically release videos about Su Ji and Chef Feng."
"Yes, I know that too. The previous trailer was also released there."
Su Liancheng also said: "That's right, it's that video account. You can follow it. Of course, you can also follow our chef's video account. This time our chef should also release some videos."
Su Liancheng was still very patient and explained to the crowd watching at the door.
After listening to Su Liancheng's explanation, the crowd at the door gradually dispersed.
Feng Ruoruo saw that everyone outside had left, and asked in surprise: "Uncle, why did you ask everyone to leave? Are we not doing business anymore?"
Su Ruoxi gently tapped her daughter's nose and said, "Didn't uncle tell me? Dad is going to prepare a three-head banquet tonight and will be too busy at noon, so we will be closed at noon. We will invite everyone to come and eat together during the three-head banquet in the evening."
Feng Ruoruo's face showed a look of realization: "Oh, so that's how it is."
Then, the little girl turned around, pulled Yang Xiaoxi and Chen Yaofei to the back kitchen, and continued yelling at her father.
"Dad, we are hungry, you haven't cooked for us yet?"
Feng Yifan smiled and responded, "Dad has already started cooking. Do Ruoruo, Xixi, and Feifei want to have some snacks first?"
As a result, the three little girls answered in unison: "No."
Everyone present was a little puzzled and didn’t quite understand why the little girls didn’t want to eat snacks
Grandma asked: "Why don't you eat snacks?"
Feng Ruoruo said: "Because I need to eat. If I eat snacks, I won't be able to eat."
Yang Xiaoxi also said: "Yes, we have to eat well."
Chen Yaofei said: "Eat your meal properly, you can't have snacks first."
However, although the three little girls Feng Ruoruo, Yang Xiaoxi and Chen Yaofei were willing to not have snacks before dinner, the children brought by Su Lanxin naturally still wanted to have snacks.
Pei Caiyun originally wanted to ask the children to wait, but Su Lanxin still whispered to Su Ruoxi.
Afterwards, Su Ruoxi spoke to the kitchen and asked Chen Xu and Luo Yu to take out some snacks for the children.
Feng Ruoruo, Yang Xiaoxi and Chen Yaofei originally shouted that they didn't want to eat, but when they saw the snacks, the three little girls couldn't help but eat them with the other children.
With snacks to eat, the three little girls, Feng Ruoruo, Yang Xiaoxi and Chen Yaofei, as well as the children who came with Su Lanxin and Pei Caiyun, all became very well-behaved. Sitting in Su Ji, which was not open for business, each child was as well-behaved as a group of little lambs.
While the children were having snacks, Feng Yifan and his kitchen team were cooking lunch together in the kitchen.
Because there were so many people, everyone tried their best to ensure that everyone could have a good meal.
Of course, this is also because Su Ji’s ingredients today are very rich, and there are indeed a lot of ingredients that can be used for cooking.
So Feng Yifan and his friends could give full play to their creativity and cook a variety of side dishes. They also cooked a big pot of rice and prepared a lot of noodles.
Let everyone choose according to their own preferences.
Zhuang Daozhong also showed off his skills by making a bowl of noodles with gravy for everyone.
You know, it’s not easy to make noodles with gravy.
The key lies in the cooking of the marinade, and Mr. Zhuang also showed his real skills.
After Feng Yifan looked at it, he said bluntly: "Hey, Uncle Master's noodle soup is really authentic. I must try a bowl of it at noon today."
Feng Ruoruo was eating snacks outside, but she was always paying attention to her father. When she heard what her father said, the little girl outside immediately shouted, "Dad, Dad, and Ruoruo, Ruoruo wants to try it too."
Hearing the little girl's cry, everyone in Su Ji couldn't help but laugh.
Su Ruoxi pulled her daughter to sit down and said, "Little thing, you want to eat whatever your father eats. Are you used to eating noodles with gravy?"
Feng Ruoruo looked at her mother curiously and asked, "What is broth?"
Su Ruoxi corrected with a smile: "It's not da lu lu, it's da lu mian, the noodle."
Feng Ruoruo nodded and said, "Yes, what is that?"
Feng Yifan said in the kitchen: "It's actually noodles, but it's topped with gravy, just like the eel noodles my dad usually makes."
Feng Ruoruo immediately said, "Dad, Ruoruo wants to eat too."
Feng Yifan smiled and said, "Okay, then Ruoruo and Dad can have one bowl, okay?"
Feng Ruoruo naturally agreed happily.
Seeing this, Yang Xiaoxi said to her father, "Dad, you should also have a bowl with Xixi."
Yang Zhiyi agreed with a smile: "Okay, I'll have a bowl with Xixi too."
Chen Yaofei looked at her parents and said, "Mom and Dad, let's eat together. You and Feifei should eat together."
Chen Bangwu and Zhou Yi naturally agreed to their daughter's request: "Okay, let's eat together as a family of three."
Chen Bangwu and Zhou Yi were not with their daughter for a long time in a year, so they always felt a little guilty towards her. However, after playing with their daughter for a whole morning today, they found that their daughter was not unfamiliar or rejecting them, and was very affectionate with them.
So Chen Bangwu and Zhou Yi were both very happy and kept looking at their daughter with joy.
After some of the dishes were ready, Feng Yifan greeted everyone and said, "Okay, everyone, please sit down and eat first. There are still many dishes to be cooked. You can sit down and eat while waiting. You don't have to wait for us all the time."
Feng Ruoruo said: "No, Dad, we want to eat together."
Feng Yifan smiled and said to his daughter, "You and Dad will eat noodles with stew. Dad will remember it. You can eat the vegetables with everyone else first. When Dad is done, he will go out and eat noodles with you."
After hearing this, the little girl agreed.
Then, everyone put together some small square tables and took out the large round table top that had been prepared in advance and put it on the table.
The people who came to Su Ji today also sat separately around several large round tables put together.
Even a group of children were assigned a separate table.
In this way, everyone was able to sit down. It was a good thing that Su Ji was not open today, otherwise there might not be enough seats.
After everyone was ready, Feng Yifan and his colleagues in the kitchen started serving the dishes.
Various Su Ji's very distinctive dishes were served, such as stewed raw croaker, squirrel mandarin fish, sesame oil eel shreds, and eight-treasure gourd duck. All the dishes were served the same way.
There are also some Western dishes in the Western restaurant, which are divided into small portions for each person and served to each customer separately.
Seeing such a scene, relatives and friends were really surprised.
The kitchen is big enough, and a group of chefs can cook together very efficiently if they are fully prepared.
Soon, the tables were filled with various dishes. Feng Yifan asked everyone in the kitchen to take their seats. He raised his glass and said, "We can't drink alcohol at noon, so we'll use tea instead. Thank you all for your support. I hope we can recreate the grand occasion of Grandpa's three-head banquet today."
Everyone raised their glasses, even the children raised their glasses and said in unison: "We will definitely succeed."