The kitchen was not very big, and there were all kitchen utensils in it. Chen Bing looked around, but there was no cook working, and there was not even a fire in the two stoves. He wondered: "Why is there no one in your kitchen? It shouldn't be.

Are there many cooks cooking?"

Liu Zhiyuan said: "This kitchen is for my exclusive use, and the food prepared is only for me and the guests I invite. Jin Niang is my special cook."

Chen Bing was secretly speechless, thinking that the big devil was a playboy after all, and his life was so extravagant. However, Chen Bing was very confident in her cooking skills, so she stopped talking. She looked at the ingredients placed around her and looked at the table.

There is a piece of rib meat in the bamboo basket on the side, and there are two basil and a yellow cabbage on the side. There is a piece of tofu soaked in the wooden basin. There are some mushrooms, fungus and eggs in the basket. In the seasoning jar, in addition to the commonly used

In addition to onions, ginger and garlic, there were also some Sichuan peppercorns, pepper, soy sauce and dogwood. There was also a lot of sesame oil and grain powder in the jar next to the stove. She already had an idea in mind and said, "Uncle Liu, please prepare a bucket."

Qingshui, I will cook for your boss right now."

Liu Zhong glanced at Liu Zhiyuan, and when he nodded, he asked the boy following him to fetch water. He was very worried, thinking about what would happen if the food made by this young lady's country craftsmanship was not to the taste of his employer.

?After much thought, he decided to send another person to look for Jin Niang, just in case.

Chen Bing was very quick with his hands and feet. He scooped a basin of water from the water brought by the boy. After washing the rib meat, he peeled it and cut it into pieces. He picked up two kitchen knives and chopped up the minced meat. It was about half a stick.

When it was fragrant, Chen Bing chopped the minced meat and put it in a white bowl, cracked in an egg, sprinkled some salt and pepper, then added some grain powder and minced green onion, stirred evenly and set it aside.

Then I cut half a head of yellow cabbage, cut it into shreds, washed it and set aside. I also cut the piece of tofu into thick slices, and finally peeled and cut two pieces of basil into strips. The mushrooms and fungus were already cooked.

Yes, Chen Bing only needs to wash and cut it, and then put these ingredients aside for later use.

Liu Zhong stood behind Liu Zhiyuan and asked quietly: "My boss, do you need someone to help that little lady?" Liu Zhiyuan thought for a moment and shook his head gently. Seeing this, Liu Zhong lowered his head and said nothing.

Chen Bing took out a bag of self-made fire from his sleeve, lit it and ignited a pinch of tinder in his hand. After lighting both stoves, he placed two pots on top.

Liu Zhong was so surprised that he hurriedly asked softly behind Liu Zhiyuan: "My boss, what do you think this is?"

Liu Zhiyuan was also surprised in his heart, and he was even more curious about Chen Bing. However, he knew that now was not the time to ask the many questions in his heart, so he still shook his head. Liu Zhong thought that Liu Zhiyuan would not be able to ask in person, so he thought that he could ask them when he had free time.

Ask the little lady what this is.

Chen Bing poured a lot of sesame oil into one pot, and poured water into the other pot. Chen Bing first put a steamer on the pot into which the water was poured, put a steaming cloth in the steamer, and cut the Luosu Pu

On top of it, cover it with water and steam it.

Then Chen Bing put the tofu into a pan filled with oil and fried it. The sesame oil had a strong aroma, and the fried tofu was even more attractive with a burnt aroma that made people move their index fingers. Chen Bing fried it

Put the good tofu in a basin, leave only some base oil in the pot, add onions, ginger, garlic, peppercorns and dogwood and stir-fry until fragrant, then add the chopped mushrooms and fungus and stir-fry together. Chen Bing wanted to show off his cooking

However, she was still young, so she couldn't move the pot, so she couldn't perform the skills of flipping the pot and seducing people. But even so, Liu Zhong, who was already shocked, opened his mouth. Although

In the Chu Dynasty, cooking methods such as frying and frying were already available, but most of them still used boiling and steaming. Liu Zhong had never seen Chen Bing's cooking method just now.

Chen Bing sprinkled the stir-fried pot with salt, poured some soy sauce, then poured in some water, then put the fried tofu into it and simmered.

The space in this kitchen is small, and they were frying and stir-frying just now. Liu Zhong advised Liu Zhiyuan: "Master, the smoke and smoke in this kitchen is very strong. I'm afraid it will be bad for your health. It's better to go to the small pavilion first and wait for it." I'll serve it."

Liu Zhiyuan frowned and said impatiently: "Liu Zhong, why are you talking so much today? If you are afraid of the smoke of fireworks, just go out on your own!" But in his heart, he said: "The second lady and the little lady are not afraid of the smoke of fireworks. What am I afraid of?" But he didn't want to say this.

Liu Zhong was so frightened that after saying "I don't dare" several times, he still stood behind Liu Zhiyuan and waited for his orders.

After a moment, Chen Bing put the fried tofu into a white cup. Since she traveled to the Chu Dynasty, she has never cooked the same way as in her previous life, so she made this dish very carefully. Except for the pot and hook fire, all other ingredients used for cooking were cooked just right. Perhaps because he was in a good mood, Chen Bing squinted at Liu Zhiyuan and said with a smile, "Big devil, there are two more dishes, very delicious." It will be ready soon. Are you very hungry? Wait patiently for a while. If you can't wait any longer, you can also taste it with chopsticks to see if it suits your taste."

Liu Zhong looked up at Chen Bing in surprise, and then secretly glanced at Liu Zhiyuan. Seeing that he had no abnormality and even looked complacent, he was surprised and thought: "What happened to my boss today? He was called Even if you don't do it even if you are a big devil, if you put it on someone else, your ribs might be broken."

After listening to Chen Bing's words, Liu Zhiyuan shook his head and just smiled and said: "You can do whatever you want, Er Niang. Although I am hungry, I am not in a hurry."

After hearing this, Chen Bing stopped talking, cleaned the pot, and poured some water into it. Before the water boiled, he patted some garlic, chopped it into minced garlic, and suddenly asked Liu Zhiyuan: "Is there any sugar in the kitchen?" "Liu Zhiyuan looked at Liu Zhong. Liu Zhong was astute as he was. He quickly took out a small jar from the cupboard and looked at Liu Zhiyuan with some embarrassment. Liu Zhiyuan just nodded. Liu Zhong reluctantly handed the candy to Chen Bing and then whispered it in his ear. He said softly: "Little lady, I don't know what kind of dish you want to put caramel on. It's just that my boss doesn't like to eat caramel on weekdays. Don't put too much on it."

Chen Bing nodded and said: "I only put the caramel to enhance the freshness, and I won't put too much. Uncle Liu, don't worry."

Liu Zhong was dubious, thinking that sugar could also be used to enhance the flavor? I had only heard that chicken soup, fish soup, and mutton soup could be used to enhance the flavor, but I had never heard that sugar could be used to enhance the flavor. Hey, this little lady is from the countryside after all. What a nonsense! But because Liu Zhiyuan was present, he didn't dare to say this anyway.

Mix the sugar and minced garlic in the black bean sauce, calculate the time, take out the steamed basil, mix it with the mixed black bean sauce, put it into another white cup, and put it together with the tofu Inside a tray, he said: "Big Devil, the second dish is also ready."

Liu Zhiyuan applauded and said: "Okay! Although I haven't eaten the two dishes prepared by Er Niang, I have already smelled the aroma. I will watch you cook the third dish. I wonder what the third dish is?" "

Chen Bing chuckled and said, "You'll know just by looking at it."

While he was talking, the pot of water was already boiling. Chen Bing kneaded the minced meat with his right hand, then squeezed slightly with his five fingers. A piece of minced meat was squeezed out from the gap between his index finger and thumb. He scraped it off with a small spoon and put it into the boiling water. Among them, a small meatball was made. Chen Bing followed the same example and made the remaining minced meat into meatballs.

After finishing, change the pot again, add some water, wait until the water boils, slide in the small meatballs, sprinkle with shredded yellow rice, salt and pepper, cook for a while, then put it into a soup bowl.

, also placed on the tray together with the two dishes.

Liu Zhiyuan nodded secretly and thought to himself: "It turns out that the third dish is meatballs. Judging from the cooking style of this second lady, she must be used to this dish."

After preparing these two dishes and one soup, Chen Bing tidied up the kitchen. After finishing all this, she felt indescribably happy when she looked at the dishes she had made. Chen Bing clapped her hands, and she felt so happy about herself.

He was very confident in his craftsmanship, and was pleasantly surprised that his cooking skills had not deteriorated. He smiled at Liu Zhiyuan and said: "Big devil, this dish is ready. I don't know if it suits your taste, but I am

I have used all my housekeeping skills to make it for you, and if it still doesn’t meet your requirements, then you can only wait hungry for Jin Niang to come back."

Liu Zhiyuan nodded and said: "I know this. Liu Zhong, fill two bowls of tea-zipped rice, add some prunes, and bring some more plums to go with the meal. Second mother, come and follow me to the small pavilion on the third floor."

After Chen Bing said "Okay", he picked up the tray with vegetables with some difficulty. Liu Zhiyuan looked at Liu Zhong coldly. Liu Zhong felt a chill in his heart. He hurriedly stepped forward to take the tray and said with a smile: "Er Niang, you are the boss.

Your distinguished guest, I have failed to greet you well by asking you to cook. If I ask you to serve the dishes again, I won’t have to stay in Dexian Building any longer. I’ll do it, I’ll do it.”

Chen Bing was a little embarrassed and his face turned red. He looked at Liu Zhiyuan and saw him nodding slightly, so he had to say "Thank you, Uncle Liu" to Liu Zhong and followed Liu Zhiyuan to the third floor.

After arriving at the small pavilion, Liu Zhong asked the boy to remove the tea set. He personally arranged the vegetable and fruit plates, served tea and rice, and bowed out of the small pavilion together with the boy. Liu Zhiyuan picked up the bowl, picked up a piece of tofu, and nibbled on it.

He took a small mouthful and chewed carefully. Suddenly his eyes lit up. He took another small mouthful and ate it with tea and rice. Then he put down the bowl and chopsticks and lightly wiped his lower lip with a handkerchief.

Although Chen Bing also took a few mouthfuls of rice, he was always worried about whether the food he cooked was to his taste, so he kept looking at him. When he saw that he put down his bowl and chopsticks and did not eat anymore, he felt a little nervous and a little disappointed.

Thinking that what he cooked was not to his taste, he said with some self-deprecation: "My ordinary country dishes are really not elegant. If you are really hungry, just make rice with tea first, and wait until Jin Niang returns.

I’m making something to suit your taste.”

Liu Zhiyuan looked at Chen Bing with a slight smile, but did not say anything. Chen Bing felt a little embarrassed when he saw it, as if a child had done something wrong in front of his parents and was waiting to be punished. She simply didn't

He put down the bowl and chopsticks and asked unhappily: "Big devil, why do you keep staring at me? I'm not even interested in eating when you look at me."

"I'm just relishing the taste of the tofu you made." Liu Zhiyuan smiled softly, and then said: "The tofu has been oiled, and it is indeed full of burnt aroma, but because it is fried, the burnt smell will cover it up.

The tofu itself is tender and smooth. But you cleverly let the tofu slowly cook in the soup, so that the tofu fully absorbs the soup, so that the original burnt gas is cooked away, and the garlic and green onion in the soup are fragrant.

, coupled with the strong aroma of shiitake mushrooms, are incorporated into the tofu, and the caramel aroma and black soy sauce are also integrated into it. Together with the numbing aroma from the peppercorns and the spicy aroma from the dogwood, it is even more refreshing and appetizing, perfect for eating.

"Er Niang, this tofu is made to my taste." Liu Zhiyuan said, taking another piece of tofu and putting it into his mouth, eating it with tea and rice.

Chen Bing felt happy that the food he cooked was recognized by others. He lost his original restraint and embarrassment. He clapped his hands and said with a smile: "You are right. The essence of this dish is to blend all the flavors in the soup."

Integrated into the tofu. Hehe, I never thought that you are also a master of cooking." But Chen Bing felt a little regretful and thought: "This soy sauce is not even the slightest bit worse than the soy sauce in the previous life. If it is used in this dish,

If you drink soy sauce, I'm afraid it will shock the jaws of a big devil like you."


Chapter completed!