RPAGF Chapter 138 Brother Cheng and Brother Qin, what do you think of these cured fish?
Chapter 138 Brother Cheng and Brother Qin, what do you think of these cured fish?
Xiaoyu looked at the two children and smiled: "Hao'er is right, let's wait a little longer. Good things are worth waiting for patiently."
Cheng Chumo and Qin Huaidao were wearing tight-fitting clothes. Cheng Chumo was wearing a black tight-fitting suit. The black fabric was embroidered with low-key patterns with silver thread. The patterns occasionally flashed with subtle light under the sunlight.
He wore a wide black belt around his waist, inlaid with a piece of warm white jade, and a black hair crown on his head, and his hair was neatly tied without a trace of disorder.
Qin Huaidao was wearing a dark blue suit, the blue was as deep as the sea, and the dark patterns on the clothes were faintly visible. His belt was dark brown, with a small wine jug hanging on it, swaying slightly with his steps.
His hair was casually tied up with a blue headband, and a few strands of hair hung in front of his forehead, adding a bit of unruly look to him.
The two of them strode into the backyard and saw Yu Yu, Xiao Yu and Li Hao in front of the cured fish rack.
Cheng Chumo raised the corner of his mouth slightly, revealing a hint of a smile, and asked loudly: "What are you doing here?"
His voice was deep and magnetic, echoing in the yard.
Qin Huaidao also laughed and looked at the cured fish: "Are you looking at how the dried fish are drying?"
There was curiosity in his eyes as he strode to the cured fish rack and squatted down to take a closer look.
He reached out and pinched the belly of a cured fish, frowning slightly: "This cured fish looks good, but I feel like it needs to be dried in the sun for a few more days. The belly is still a little soft."
Cheng Chumo walked over and stood beside Qin Huaidao, nodding slightly: "Huaidao is right, this cured fish was not dried long enough, so it tastes bad."
He looked at Li Hao: "Brother Hao, what do you think?"
Li Hao stepped forward and replied respectfully, "Brother Cheng, Brother Qin, I told my mother and sister the same thing. Although the cured fish has a cured flavor on the surface, it hasn't been fully dried yet. It will have a fishy smell if you eat it now."
Xiaoyu smiled and looked at Cheng Chumo and Qin Huai and said, "Do you two have any opinions on this cured fish?"
Cheng Chumo smiled and said, "Xiaoyu, although we are not great chefs, we have tasted all the delicious food in Chang'an. We can still tell the quality of this cured fish."
Qin Huaidao also nodded: "Yes, General Cheng has eaten a lot of cured meat in the army. There are many details to pay attention to when drying cured fish."
Yuyu blinked her big eyes and asked curiously, "Brother Cheng, Brother Qin, what's the difference between the cured fish in the army and ours?"
Cheng Chumo touched Yuyu's head and said, "The cured fish in the army is preserved longer, so it is salted more and dried more. Although it tastes hard, it is very chewy. It is a good thing to replenish physical strength during marches and battles."
Qin Huaidao stood up and dusted himself off. "But the cured fish in our Zuixianlou must be both colorful, fragrant, and delicious. It needs to have a rich cured flavor and a tender and smooth texture, which is not easy."
He looked at the cured fish with a hint of anticipation in his eyes, as if he had already seen these cured fish appearing on the dining table of Zuixianlou after being dried in the sun, becoming a delicacy that diners raved about.
Cheng Chumo walked a few steps in the yard, his eyes sweeping over the dried fish hanging around him. "This fish isn't quite done yet. Dried fish should be dried until it snaps easily when you break it with your hands. Only then is it done."
"These dried fish now might be a bit sticky to your teeth."
As he spoke, he picked up a piece of dried fish, tried to break it, and shook his head.
Qin Huaidao walked over to Cheng Chumo and looked at the dried fish in his hand: "We can discuss with Chef Mi and see if there is any way to speed up the drying of the cured fish and dried fish without affecting the taste."
"After all, everyone is looking forward to it. I'm sure Yuyu has been craving it for a long time."
Cheng Chumo pondered for a moment: "That's an idea, but we can't rush the drying process. We have to follow the ancient method to ensure the authentic taste."
"We can't rush this. These cured fish need to wait a long time before they taste good."
He looked at Xiaoyu: "Xiaoyu, what do you say?"
Xiaoyu nodded: "Chu Mo is right, we can't be impatient. These cured fish and dried fish need to be dried to the best time, and then we cook them carefully to satisfy the diners."
Li Hao also said, "Mom is right. Let's wait patiently. Good things are worth waiting for."
Although Yu Yu felt a little disappointed, she still said sensibly, "Okay, then let's wait a little longer. I want to be the first to eat the cured and dried fish when they're ready."
Everyone was amused by Yu Yu's cute appearance, and the yard was filled with laughter.
The sun shines on them, and the cured fish and dried fish emit a unique aroma in the sun, as if they are also looking forward to the day when they will become delicious.
Cheng Chumo and Qin Huaidao walked around the yard again and discussed some techniques for drying cured fish with Li Hao, such as the impact of wind direction on drying and how to adjust the drying method in different weather conditions.
Qin Huaidao also took out a small notebook from his pocket, which recorded some experiences of drying cured fish in the military camp. He shared it with Li Hao seriously: "Look, it says here that if it is cloudy, you can put hay under the cured fish to prevent moisture."
Li Hao listened carefully, nodded from time to time, and felt that these experiences were very valuable.
Xiaoyu watched them from the side, her eyes full of satisfaction.
Yu Yu shuttled between the cured fish racks like a happy little bird. From time to time, she would come up to the cured fish and smell it. She looked so cute, as if she could judge whether the cured fish was well-dried by smelling it.
As time passed, the sunlight became stronger and stronger. Cheng Chumo looked at everything in the yard, his heart full of emotion.
Although Zuixianlou is just a restaurant in Chang'an City, it has a strong human touch and everyone's love and persistence for food.
These cured fish and dried fish are not just food, but also the result of their joint efforts and expectations.
Qin Huaidao walked to the water tank in the corner of the yard, scooped up a bucket of water, and sprinkled it on the ground. The dust raised by the bucket danced in the sunlight.
He smiled and said, "I hope these cured fish and dried fish can be dried soon."
A gentle breeze blew by, and the cured fish and dried fish on the shelves swayed slightly, as if responding to their expectations.
Cheng Chumo was discussing the details of drying the cured fish with Li Hao. Yu Yu was fiddling with some small objects curiously, while Qin Huaidao was checking the dried fish.
At this moment, Yuyu suddenly raised her head and looked at Cheng Chumo, her eyes full of confusion: "Brother Cheng, I heard that people here don't eat fish, right?"
Cheng Chumo was slightly stunned, then he laughed. He squatted down, looked into Yuyu's eyes and said, "Yuyu, you don't know this."
"In Chang'an, most people actually eat fish, but they don't like to eat fish because of the bones, so generally not many people eat fish."