While following Feng Yifan to buy groceries, some of his selection methods also opened the eyes of Meng Shitong and others.
Especially when buying seafood, Feng Yifan can often judge whether various river seafood is fresh and wild by smell.
He Yaqian was very curious about this and couldn't help but ask Feng Yifan quietly.
"Chef Feng, why can you tell the difference just by smelling it?"
Feng Yifan smiled and said, "It's not really a secret. If you ask people who grew up by the river and often eat these fish, shrimps and crabs, they will give you a unified answer, that is, the smell will not lie."
Meng Shitong and others still didn't quite understand.
Feng Yifan went on to explain: "This is not difficult to understand. The river seafood grown in the river often has a very fresh smell. You can feel that it is the smell of river water.
But if they are raised in a fish pond, they will have an earthy smell that is difficult to remove and is very pungent. ”
After listening to Feng Yifan's explanation, Meng Shitong and others began to understand a little.
In order to help them understand it thoroughly, Feng Yifan even found a seafood store to give them a demonstration.
He picked a fish raised in the fish pond and let Meng Shitong and the others smell it.
Sure enough, although the fish is fresh, it smells quite pungent, fishy, and also has a turbid earthy smell.
But the other fish was farmed in a net in the river, and it did not have the pungent earthy smell.
Feng Yifan smiled and said: "This is also the reason why it is popular to lay nets in the river for breeding.
Because river water is usually flowing, it is not easy to settle a strong earthy smell, but now net farming in the river is also subject to some regulations. "
He Yaqian asked again: "Chef Feng, according to what you said, wild fish are protected, and it seems that river net farming is also restricted. Doesn't that mean we can only buy those farmed in fish ponds? No wonder fish and shrimp are not so delicious now."
Feng Yifan smiled and said, "At times like this, we need some cooking techniques to remove the earthy smell and preserve the freshness of the fish, shrimp and crab."
This made Meng Shitong and others curious. What kind of method would be used
Feng Yifan didn't say much, but led everyone to finish shopping, and then returned together.
On the way back, He Yaqian strongly requested to ride in the same car with Feng Ruoruo.
But Feng Ruoruo was unwilling to leave her father's side.
In the end, even Lin Ruifeng, who didn't drive, had to sit in Meng Shitong's car. This way, He Yaqian and A Fei could sit in the car together, making it convenient for the two of them to film and interview Feng Yifan.
On the way back, He Yaqian took the opportunity to chat with Feng Ruoruo.
"Ruoruo, you got up so early and ran to the vegetable market with your dad. Aren't you really sleepy?"
Feng Ruoruo looked at He Yaqian and said, "Sister He, I'm not sleepy. I slept well. How could I be sleepy? I won't be sleepy when I wake up."
According to the child's way of thinking, since he has woken up, he will definitely not be sleepy.
But children think this is a very logical thing, but adults may find it very interesting.
He Yaqian smiled and said, "Ruoruo is really amazing. Sometimes, after waking up in the morning, my sister still feels sleepy."
Feng Ruoruo then said, "That's because you haven't woken up yet, Sister He. You must not have gone to bed early at night, and then had to get up early in the morning, so you're sleepy. You must go to bed early."
At this moment, Feng Ruoruo looked like a little teacher.
He Yaqian kept giving various instructions.
She must get a good night's sleep and not sleep too late.
He Yaqian didn't expect that she originally wanted to chat with Feng Ruoruo to see if she could get some interesting words out of the little girl, and then let A Fei take the opportunity to record it, which would also add to the fun of the video.
Or you can make a special behind-the-scenes feature, which will definitely attract a lot of people to watch.
But what was unexpected was that Feng Ruoruo was a very smart girl. With just a few words, she took the initiative and fooled He Yaqian.
Now He Yaqian is like a good baby, sitting next to teacher Feng Ruoruo and listening carefully to her class.
"Sister He, have you remembered it?"
He Yaqian was a little confused. When she suddenly heard the little girl asking her, she was stunned for a moment and didn't know how to answer.
After a while, she asked, "Ruoruo, what do you want me to remember?"
Feng Ruoruo pouted and said, "Sister He, you didn't listen carefully. You are not obedient at all. Ruoruo told you to go to bed early, go to bed early at night, and sleep well, so that you won't feel sleepy after waking up."
A Fei, who was sitting in the front row taking pictures, couldn't help laughing when he heard Feng Ruoruo seriously educating He Yaqian again.
When He Yaqian heard Ah Fei laughing, she immediately reached out and knocked on Ah Fei's head: "What are you laughing at?"
Ah Fei turned around with an innocent look on his face: "Can't I laugh anymore?"
He Yaqian immediately said: "You are obviously laughing at me, don't think I don't know."
Ah Fei said seriously: "I am a professional, I will definitely not laugh at you unless I really can't help it, hahahaha..."
As he said that, Ah Fei burst into laughter because he really couldn't hold it in any longer.
When He Yaqian saw Ah Fei laughing, she reached out to pat Ah Fei again.
"I knew it. You were making fun of me. How dare you make fun of me? I'll beat you to death."
Feng Ruoruo saw Sister He and Uncle A Fei fighting in front of her, and was frightened and shouted: "Hey, Sister He, you and Uncle A Fei, please stop fighting. Fighting is not good. It's very dangerous for you to fight like this in the car."
Feng Yifan was also helpless to stop the two: "Okay, you two, stop fighting, this is in the car."
After hearing what Feng Ruoruo and Feng Yifan said, He Yaqian finally withdrew her hand.
She also warned Ah Fei: "Remember, today you are giving face to Ruoruo and Chef Feng, otherwise I will really beat you up."
Ah Fei could only say submissively: "Okay, thank you Ruoruo, thank you Chef Feng."
Feng Yifan smiled and shook his head: "You two really look a bit like Lin Ruifeng and Shen Qingluo. Do you young couples usually like to play around like this?"
He Yaqian asked curiously, "Chef Feng, have you ever had a fight with your sister-in-law before?"
Without waiting for her father to reply, Feng Ruoruo rushed to say, "My parents never fight, and they never quarrel. My dad always gives in to mom. Mom sometimes doesn't behave well, but she also listens to dad."
After Feng Ruoruo said this, He Yaqian and A Fei both found it very interesting.
Originally it meant that Feng Yifan and Su Ruoxi had a very good relationship.
But after Feng Ruoruo said it, the meaning seemed a little different.
Especially when Feng Ruoruo mentioned that her mother would sometimes be naughty, the gossip fire in He Yaqian's heart burned fiercely. She was very curious about what kind of naughty mother her daughter meant.
Of course, although she was very gossipy in her heart, He Yaqian did not dare to ask out loud.
The car drove back to the ancient street, and along the way He Yaqian took the opportunity to interview Feng Yifan with many questions.
For example, what about the future development of Su Ji and Ruo restaurants
Will there be some new dishes introduced in the future
Even including whether he would let others take over the two restaurants in the future, whether Feng Yifan would spend more time with his wife and children, etc.
Feng Yifan also gave his own answers to these questions.
"The development of Su Ji and Ruo restaurants will naturally remain at the current state. We will still adhere to some of our own characteristics and rules. We will not deliberately cater to the market because I believe that we can represent unique market needs."
These words were really full of confidence, which surprised He Yaqian and A Fei.
"About new dishes? Of course there will be new dishes, and many dishes at Su Ji are adjusted according to the season. Even the toppings for our lunch noodles will change with the season.
For example, the crab roe topping we have now will definitely not be available after the crab season, but I will also launch new toppings to replace it by then.
As for what kind of toppings it will be, we will keep it a secret for now. When the season comes, everyone will know. "
He Yaqian and A Fei have also been whetted and are looking forward to Su Ji's new toppings to replace the crab roe topping next season.
Speaking of new dishes, Feng Yifan said to Ma Xiaolong who was driving, "Xiaolong, how are you preparing the new dishes? It's been a long time."
After hearing what her father said, Feng Ruoruo looked at Uncle Xiao Ma who was driving curiously and asked, "Uncle Xiao Ma, do you want to make new dishes like dad?"
Ma Xiaolong smiled bitterly and responded: "Yes, this is the homework your father assigned to me."
Feng Ruoruo said with a smile: "Ruoruo knows that homework is assigned by teachers to students, and students must complete their homework, otherwise they are not good students.
Uncle Xiao Ma, you have to work harder. If you can't finish your homework, you won't be a good student."
Ma Xiaolong also responded with a smile: "Okay, Uncle Xiao Ma will definitely work hard."
Feng Yifan heard what his daughter said to Ma Xiaolong, smiled and said, "Xiaolong, don't be so quick to agree with Ruoruo. How are you preparing? Look, the people who interviewed us have come to ask, when can we launch the new dishes?"
Ma Xiaolong felt a little uneasy at this time and really regretted driving back.
After thinking for a while, Ma Xiaolong finally said, "Master, give us a little more time, we promise to make a new dish soon."
Feng Yifan smiled and said, "Actually, it's what I told you before. You must insist on making the dishes original. If you can innovate some old dishes, that's actually fine. You need to think more about it. Do you understand?"
He Yaqian and A Fei were standing by and listening to Feng Yifan taking the opportunity to educate his apprentice, and they also found it very interesting.
The key is that Feng Yifan is not a very rigid master. He encourages his apprentices to try to innovate.
For the remaining question, Feng Yifan thought about it seriously before answering it seriously in front of the camera.
"Actually, I really hope that someone can help support Su Ji and Ruo Restaurant, free me up, and allow me to spend more time with my wife and daughter. But for the time being, there is no way to find that person.
This is not to say that the chefs at Su Ji and Ruo restaurants are not excellent. I dare say that each of them is very, very excellent. If they leave Su Ji and Ruo restaurants, they can all become independent chefs.
But in Su Ji and Ruo Restaurant, they are still not able to stand on their own, especially my apprentices and some young chefs, they really need to be honed. If I let go now, it may cause the reputation of Su Ji and Ruo Restaurant to decline. "
He Yaqian thought for a moment and asked, "Chef Feng, are you going to keep working like this?"
Feng Yifan smiled and replied: "I will definitely work hard. As for whether it will always be like this, I can't say for sure now, but at least I have to make Su Ji and Ruo Restaurant better."
Ah Fei couldn't help but ask: "What is better? I mean, we think the current Su Ji and Ruo restaurants are already very good."
Feng Yifan smiled and said, "It's better. We need to make everyone adapt to the rules of Su Ji and Ruo Restaurant, and make everyone recognize the existing standards of Su Ji and Ruo Restaurant. When people mention Su Ji and Ruo Restaurant, they will think of the taste of the two restaurants."
Hearing Feng Yifan say this, He Yaqian and A Fei were still a little surprised.
But after thinking about it, they both felt that Feng Yifan was right.
This is like many well-known restaurants at home and abroad. They are all able to do this. There are one or two dishes that people will think of when they mention those restaurants.
And people go to those restaurants just for the taste.
So Feng Yifan must also want to do that.
If that is the case, Feng Yifan really cannot leave now. He has to run the two restaurants himself and prepare every dish well so that everyone will remember the taste of the two restaurants.
The car returned to the ancient street and stopped at the entrance of the alley behind the shop.
As Meng Shitong and others filmed the scene, they saw Feng Yifan and his three apprentices unloading various goods, loading them onto a flatbed truck, and pulling them all the way back from the alley entrance.
I saw the backs of the four masters and apprentices, and there was also a little tail that always followed his father.
Meng Shitong and the others couldn't help but sigh in their hearts.
Sure enough, behind the glamorous appearance of any restaurant, there is the silent contribution of everyone in the restaurant.
This morning, even though I hadn't actually followed them into the kitchen of Su Ji and Ruo restaurants, I hadn't seen Feng Yifan and his team's cooking skills and techniques.
Just from buying this batch of food, it is not difficult to see the care and dedication of everyone at Su Ji and Ruo restaurants.
Especially when Meng Shitong and the others were filming, we saw Hans and Tom bringing back various ingredients from the restaurant.
After Meng Shitong and the others took these photos, they decided on the theme for the first video: freshness.
Whether it is Su Ji or Ruo Restaurant, the first thing that both restaurants ensure is the freshness of the ingredients.