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Chapter 47: Rou Jia Mo
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"Manager, you better go outside and take a look. The beggars outside are creating a row. They are so hungry that they would eat the table!" A waiter rushed into the kitchen with a worried look.
"Chef Zhang, is the bun ready?" Wen Shouzhen yelled.
"Not yet! The meat is not cooked!" Chef Zhang replied.
Xiao Wu and 5 other kitchen hands were trending to the steamers.
The steamers were filled with clouds of steam as it heated up.
"Quick, Chef Zheng, Chef Yang, we must be faster for the noodles." Wen Shouzhen waved his hands.
"Father, you go ahead and busy yourself. I will handle these two dishes by myself!" Wen Rou saw the chaotic scene and immediately volunteered.
"En, seemed like we have no choice. Rou Er, you may not have learned cooking skills from me for a long time, but you are clever and talented in cooking. Today is a good chance for you to show your skills. Go ahead and handle these two local and commoner's dishes. Your father believes in you!" Wen Shouzhen tapped Wen Rou on her shoulder and his eyes were filled with trust and encouragement.
"Shifu, I will help sister Rou Er!" Fang Dashi volunteered.
"All right, go ahead and do as you please! If they are anything you do not understand, just ask me!" With Fang Dashi's help, Wen Shouzhen feels more assured. Then he headed back to the kitchen to try his best to deliver the 200 bowls of noodles as soon as possible.
The Drunken Immortal restaurant had a large stockpile of ingredients. Juicy meat is one of them.
This specially prepared juicy meat is made from pork shoulder, sugar, wine, and cooked using broth, then it is supplemented by spices such as star anise, cinnamon, amomum, and nutmeg.
The pork is then left to marinate overnight in the pot. This creates a tasty meat that is tender and melts in the mouth.
Usually, most of the Chefs love to add a bit of pork into the stir-fry. This will increase the taste of the dish and improve the colour of the dish.
But today, the juicy pork will be used for the purpose it is created for - to eat directly as it is.
Just adding the pork into a bun and voila, you got a Rou Jia Mo!
"Brother Shi Tou, do we have white pancakes bun?" Wen Rou picked up some ready made pork and sliced them as she asked Fang Dashi.
"Wait a moment, I go and take!" Fang Dashi opened a bamboo steamer. Inside the steamer are ready-made white pancakes buns. These are the specialities of Xianyang.
It is easy to make and just requires the kitchen hands to add some water to flour, shape it into a dough, flatten it into round shapes and steam it in a specially made oven. This oven is equipped with charcoal fire above and below to control the upper and lower temperatures. The air is circulated through the oven. The end result is that the white colour pancake buns are crispy and has a better taste.
"Brother Shi Tou, the buns are a bit cold, and these are not suitable. You heat them up in the oven. This will make it taste crispier and better." Wen Rou gently touched the skin of the pancake.
Fa Dashi immediately took the tray towards the oven.
Wen Rou also cooked some eggs and cut some green peppers.
When she is ready, Fang Dashi's pancakes are also warm to the touch.
"Brother Zhu Zi, how old is the distinguished guest?" Wen Rou turned around and asked.
"Is an old man, oh yes, he mentioned that the mutton should be stewed for a long time. He is very old and his teeth are not good." Zhu Zi replied.
Wen Rou heard this, and chopped the juicy pork. The slices of pork become minced pork in an instant.
Wen Rou used the side of the cleaver to gather the pork and placed it on the buns. Then she added the bits of minced egg on the pork, and added some slices of pepper on it. Finally, she added a spoonful of the gravy that was used to cook the pork on top.
"All right! Brother Zhu Zi, you can send this upstairs now! I will make the clear mutton soup!' Wen Rou smiled, and is filled with confidence.
"Sister Rou Er, just like this….?" Zhu Zi rubbed his eyes and could not believe it. This is too simple!
Zhu Zi could almost envision the sight of the distinguished guest leading the rest to eat a Rou Jia Mo.
This is too ridiculous!
Zhu Zi felt that the Rou Jia Mo should at least have some shark fin, sea cucumber and the expensive stuff!
"Brother Zhu Zi, be quick and deliver this to the guests. It must be served hot!" Wen Rou smiled.
Zhu Zi heart was beating wildly as he took the big plate of Rou Jia Mo upstairs. This may smell good, but it looks ordinary.
He knocked on the door of the Lotus room.
"Distinguished guest, the Rou Jia Mo that you have ordered is ready. Please enjoy." Zhu Zi put the plate down, and lowered his head. He dare not to see the expressions on their face.
Governor Zhao just took a look, and his face turned white. It is even whiter than the white pancake bun.
Governor Zhao had thought that the kitchen would prepare a special Rou Jia Mo. Never did he expected that this would be an ordinary plate of Rou Jia Mo that you can buy anywhere on the streets!
This guest is a super VIP, and comes from the capital! Although he had ordered Rou Jia Mo, how could you serve him an ordinary Rou Jia Mo? Stupid! They are a bunch of stupid idiots! If this was to be leaked out, and everyone heard that the feast I prepared for Sir Song Tao is just a plate of ordinary Rou Jia Mo, I will lose face!
Just when Governor Zhao was lost in his thoughts, Sir Song Tao's eyes lit up, and immediately grabbed a Rou Jia Mo. Then he placed it into his mouth.
"Oh…." The Rou Jia Mo is a bit hot, but the heat is perfect for the juicy meat inside. With the right heat, the meat melts in the mouth.
Sir Song Tao felt his fingers getting hot and used his other hand to hold the Rou Jia Mo. Then he turned it around and took an even bigger bite.
"Oh… It is delicious! It is awesome! This is the taste I craved for! This is really yummy!" Sir Song finished a juicy Rou Jia Mo in just 3-4 bites, and looked very pleased.
Then he picked up the second one.
"Yi? Why didn't you eat? This is really tasty!" Sir Song Tao asked.
"Sure, I will take one!" Shen Yaoshan wanted to eat as well. He had travelled a long way in the cold of the winter as he escorted Sir Song Tao here. He was very hungry. Just now he wanted to grab one. But he dared not do so without an invitation from the Grand Teacher.
"En, it is awesome. Sir, this is simply incredible!" Shen Yaoshan had a Rou Jia Mou in each hand, and he took big bites. The gravy dripped onto his face, but he did not care about it and continued to take big bites.
The soft bun, the juicy meat, mixed with the egg yolk, making it even more savoury. A few green pepper strips are added, and the fragrance is overflowing, and it does not taste as greasy.
This is simply fantastic! It is a delicacy!
Shen Yaoshan nodded his head as he ate with relish. In a short span of time, he had finished 2 Rou Jia Mo!
Governor Zhao saw this and dared not to say what was in his mind. He just took one Rou Jia Mo and also eat it.
But try as he might, he could not find anything extraordinary about the Rou Jia Mo. To him, it is just common Rou Jia Mo that could be found anywhere else.
"Oh, Ren Yue, do you want one?' Sir Song Tao passed one of the Rou Jia Mo to him.
Ren Yue waved his hand, "Teacher, you eat. I am not hungry."
"You! You are really picky about what you eat, but you did not know what you have missed. The fine food and learning are the same. "
Poem quote
阳春白雪必定曲高和寡，
下里巴人却是尽人皆知啊
The summer sun and white snow are appreciated by the poets,
but the commoners could not appreciate the poems [1]
"The simpler a food is, the purer it is, and the taste is more delicious. Poetry is the same. Keep it simple, and people will appreciate it."
"Food and learning do not require a gorgeous appearance. It is just like this Rou Jia Mo. It is minimalistic and mellow. Every meal must be fruitful, just like your learning. "
"If you know how to learn like you eat or drink, with your talent, few can match you! “Sir Song Tao said and slightly closed his eyes. But he still took a big bite of the Rou Jia Mou in his hands - with his eyes closed.
"Sir, this is really delicious! I will bring some back for my buddies (soldiers) to taste!" Shen Yaoshan was very happy with the food, and shouted, "Waiter, is there any wine?"
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Notes[1] It means that commoners could not appreciate the literary works.
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