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Chapter 46: Local food
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=== In the Drunken Immortal Restaurant, in the Peony Hall on the 2nd floor.===
"This way, Sir Song Tao!" Governor Zhao was smiling as he opened the door of the Pavilion, and invited Ren Yue and Shen Yaoshan.
While the VIP guests were chatting to one another, Manager Li quickly took the time to heat up the dishes again.
Chef Yang's and Chef Zheng's stir-fried and roasted dishes are dishes that could not be easily obtained in Xianyang. Regardless if it is the knife skills, colour, smell, taste or meaning, the two chefs had given their best and more.
Wen Shouzhen's dishes were also placed in the middle of the round table.
There is a purple colour claypot with a candle lit under it, containing the superior shark's fin.
The sea cucumber filled with thick gravy was placed on another plate, and glitters under the light.
The 4 desserts that chef Zhang had prepared look as pretty as jade cravings, and instantly whet's one appetite.
There are 8 cold dishes, 8 hot dishes, 2 main dishes and 4 desserts - a total of 22 dishes. It means good things come in pairs.
The aroma is simply incredible.
"Governor Zhao, may I ask how much does this table cost? You must have spent a fortune! Sir Song Tao asked.
Governor Zhao "Hehe" but he dared not reply.
"Governor Zhao, we had agreed to share the joy with the commoners, and that you will be paying for this meal. I am also a man who had served in the imperial court before, and I know we are not wealthy. Therefore, I could not accept such a lavish banquet. There is no need for Governor Zhao to go to such expenses. I think these dishes are best left for the rich merchants!" Sir Song Tao looked at the dishes on the table, and turned around and left.
Let's go, we will go to another room, and order something simple!" Sir Song Tao walked on, and entered another VIP room - the Lotus room.
This may also be a VIP room, but it is much smaller than Peony Hall. The decorations are also simple and gives off a vibe that is simple and quiet.
"Waiter! We want to order some dishes!" Governor Zhao followed behind and summoned the waiter.
Old man Qiao and his son, Qian Zizhang rushed over. Manager Li stood at one side, and Zhu Zi stood at the far back.
What does this mean?
Does this mean that the super VIP is not satisfied with the feast that we prepared? Or are the dishes unsuitable for his tastes? How come he needs to order more dishes? Old man Qiao keeps guessing.
Manager Li's heart was beating rapidly, "Please do not order something rare and exotic. We do not have the ingredients and could not purchase them in time." He prayed and perspired heavily.
This guest is really special not to accept the lavish feast prepared by Governor Zhao! Qiao Zizhang thought.
Zhu Zi was astounded. Never would he imagined that someone will reject the lavish and splendid peony hall, and come to the smaller and quiet lotus room.
"May I know what Sir Song Tao wants to eat?" Governor Zhao received the menu from Manager Li and handed it over to Sir Song Tao with both hands, as he respectfully inquired.
"Oh, it is simple. I had not come back to Xianyang for a long time. Today I had a chance to return to my native homeland, and wanted to try the local specialities of Xianyang. Just one clear mutton stew and a few Rou Jia Mo for me please!" Sir Song Tao did not even glance at the menu and immediately placed his order.
"Clear Mutton Stew? Rou Jia Mo?" Governor Zhao was stunned. His mouth was opened so wide that a Rou Jia Mo could fit inside.
The head of the scholars, the teacher of the emperor, the learnt great sage wants to order this commoners' food?
"Oh, this restaurant does not serve these dishes? In that case, Ren Yue, please go to the streets and buy some for me. I believe that this type of commoner's and local foods are available almost everywhere! I had been dreaming of eating these Xianyang specialities for decades!" Sir Song Tao pushed opened the window and pointed at the busy streets outside.
"I hear and obey." Ren Yue stood up.
"No, no, no! There is no need to trouble young master Ren Yue. Sir Song Tao, please wait a moment, your order will soon arrive!" Governor Zhao waived his hands and winked at Old man Qiao and Manager Li.
"Distinguished guest, please wait for a moment! We will immediately cook it for you!" Old man Qiao immediately said and rushed out of the room.
"There is no hurry for the mutton stew. I am old, and my teeth are not good. Please do mince the meat and give me a few Rou Jia Mo first. That thing is fast to make and easy to fill the belly with. This would make a good appetizer!" Sir Song Tao piped in merrily. He does not resemble a high ranking court official at all!
As soon as he thought of the Rou Jia Mo, Sir Song Tao salivated.
It had been a long time since he tasted these, and he really craves these foods.
"Teacher, is the Rou Jia Mo that delicious?" Ren Yue asked in curiosity.
"You are very picky about your food. You only know the food but not the methods used to cook. The real experts in cooking are all commoners. I believe that you have been in Xianyang for some time, but have not tried this delicacy. Later, you must try it!" Sir Song Tao smiled.
"Oh, if it is as tasty as Sir made it out to be, I will definitely eat a few more. I will also bring some back for my soldiers and says that Sir recommended it highly! Hahaha!" Shen Yaoshan stood at one side and his handsome face appeared to be filled with joy.
"Haha, Yaoshan really understand how to please me!" Sir Song Tao stroked his bread and smiled as he looked at Shen Yaoshan with a merry twinkle in his eyes.
In the kitchen.
Wen Shouzhen and the rest of the chefs were busy as they cooked 200 plates of noodles.
This will hopefully keep the beggars happy.
These beggars never had fine food before, and the best foods they could think of are large meat buns and a bowl of noodles.
Under the guidance of Chef Zhang, the buns are already steaming, and it will take a while for it to cook.
The noodles, on the other hand, are a simple to make and taste good. But they required serious manpower to cook so many bowls of noodles to satisfy the large number of beggars.
Almost all the kitchen staff are kneading the dough for the noodles!
"Chef Wen, Chef Wen! Quick, Quick! Some clear mutton soup and Rou Jia Mo!" Zhu Zi rushed into the kitchen.
"Zhu Zi, does the distinguished guest like the food?" Wen Shouzhen's words had barely left his mouth, when he turned around in shocked and asked, "Zhu Zi, what did you just say?"
"The distinguished guest did not eat a single morsel of the food that you cook. He just said that he wanted to eat Clear Mutton Soup and Rou Jia Mo! Old man Qiao asked you to quickly prepare them for the distinguished guest!" Zhu Zi felt as if he was on pins and needles. He walked around in circles and hit the back of his hand repeatedly.
Wen Shouzhen was astounded.
He could clearly remember that when he was planning the menu, Rou Er had informed him that this distinguished guest had already tried all the finest delicacies that the capital can provide, and is more likely to desire the commoner's food and specialities of Xianyang.
Never did he imagine that his daughter is right!
He should have prepared for it earlier!
Wen Shouzhen deeply regrets it.
"Father, what happened?" Wen Rou had finished her chores and was surprised to see old man Qiao, young master Qiao, Manager Lee, Hongxiu, and Zhu Zi standing there in a daze.
At this moment, they should be in peony hall to entertain the guests. Why did they come to the kitchen?
"Lady Wen, you hit the nail on head! The distinguished guest wants to eat the local food!" Qiao Zizhang explained. He was in awe of the quick-thinking lady.
"Oh? What dishes did he order?" Wen Rou was calm.
"One dish of clear mutton soup, and one dish of Rou Jia Mo!" Qiao Zizhang replied.
"This is simple! Father, let me handle these two dishes!" Wen Rou smiled.
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Food Porn.P.S. For those who read Daddy’s, the Rou Jia Mo is the Chinese hamburger.
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