The Little Officials of the Song Dynasty Chapter 86: Kit Kat Cooking

Niu Er officially joined Yang Shiheng's house. Of course, at his level, he would definitely not be brought to see Yang Shiheng. The steward sent someone to explain the etiquette to him, and then brought him to meet his colleagues in the kitchen , and solemnly stated that he could not go anywhere other than the kitchen at will.

The two kitchen maids with the highest status in the kitchen, one Liu's family is twenty-seven or eighty-eight, and the other Yang's family is in her thirties.

Niu Er was born white, tender and handsome, and could talk again. Liu Shi and Yang Shi saw him like a little brother, and they shouted affectionately after a while.

"Little Er."

——It always makes Niu Er inexplicably feel like he is shouting for a runaway.

Niu Er also understands that most of the time Yang Shiheng's dishes are taken by them in turn, and they instruct the cooks below to cook the dishes next to them.

Although Niu Er was young, he came in to replace a certain vacant cook. Mrs. Liu and Mrs. Yang even heard from the steward that the young man's kung fu was indeed not weak, so no one would call him. Doing chores, just let him be responsible for the food of the man in the house for the time being.

Niu Eryi looks honest and does his own business without distractions. He seems to be a good employee who doesn't like gossip. Apart from Dalang's preferences, he won't ask any more questions about the house. It's called Mrs. Liu Seeing it in the eyes of Mrs. Yang, they are very permissive.

Yang Shiheng's family has a son and a daughter. Dalang's taste depends on his mother. His mother is a Sichuan girl, so this mother and son will not use the same dishes as Yang Shiheng.

Niu Er slowly cooks Sichuan cuisine for Yang Jia Dalang, first with a boiled beef.

A long time ago, when Niu Er heard the name of the boiled beef dish, a very light picture always appeared in his mind. It was not until he ate this dish himself that he realized that it was completely different. Oil chili, not to mention hot.

Although there is no chili pepper at this time, there are substitutes such as pepper, Sichuan peppercorn, and dogwood.

Niu Er was cooking the beef, and Mrs. Liu and Mrs. Yang also served a few dishes and asked someone to deliver it to Yang Shiheng.

It wasn't long before the vegetable porridge was returned.

Yang Shiheng thought it was too bland.

Liu pouted, "Meat porridge is too greasy, vegetable porridge is too bland."

Mr. Yang smiled bitterly, "Lang Jun's mouth has been light lately, and the doctor said it's because of a bad stomach."

The steward appeared at the door: "Don't talk about it, Lang Jun is getting angry, saying that he is one of the chief ministers of the government, and he can't even eat a bowl of water and rice. You can make another bowl - Xiao Er, you also do one. Try the bowl."

"...Oh." Niu Er responded, thinking that this gentleman is really temperamental.

Yang Shiheng is from Bianjing, Niu Er treats him like the Bianjing people he knows who loves sweets, and starts to mix walnuts, pine nuts, chestnuts, red beans, lotus seeds, peanuts, red dates, gorgon etc. with rice Boiled.

The Liu family and the Yang family were also separated. One made vegetable porridge and the other made meat porridge.

When Mr. Liu saw the porridge made by Niu Er, he could not help frowning: "Little Er, where are you making porridge?"

Niu Er smiled, "Why not porridge?"

Liu shook his head and said, "With so many fruits, the porridge has lost its true taste!"

Mr. Yang also said: "Yes, the rice and water are harmonious and soft and greasy as one, which is called porridge. With so many things added to your porridge, isn't the taste mixed and strange?"

Niu Er was criticized by the two seniors, but he said with a good-natured smile: "My name, Babao Porridge, is to taste the taste of many fruits. Isn't Langjun indifferent?"

As he spoke, he threw caramel into the porridge as if he didn't want money in front of Mrs. Liu and Mrs. Yang.

Liu & Yang: "..."

The two looked at each other and shook their heads helplessly. What a nonsense! He didn't listen to anyone's persuasion. It seems that it is not certain whether this child will be able to stay today.

The three people's porridge was cooked and brought to Yang Shiheng's courtyard.

……

Not long after, a young servant ran to the back kitchen to pass a message: "Where is the new chef? The boiled beef is well done, and Dalang will reward him in person."

The Liu family and the Yang family are calm, and they have also watched the meat slices that Niu Er made before, and they really seem to be the type that Dalang would like.

Niu Er took a step forward, but before he spoke, the steward hurried over again, "Little Er, that porridge is good, Lang Jun can eat it, you come with me to collect the reward."

This sentence surprised Liu and Yang. With so many things mixed together, the taste should be messy. How could someone who is so picky like Lang Jun eat it? Could it be that the mouth is so light that it has to be heavily flavored?

The two chewed it carefully, and felt that there was another possibility.

That is, this Niu Er's porridge is messy and not messy, but instead presents a rare harmony.

Associating the name of Niu Erqi's porridge, they were even more certain in their hearts. It is not that there is no distinction between primary and secondary, but each is a "treasure", and each is outstanding, so it is called eight treasures porridge.

It doesn't matter what the two cooks are thinking, others look at me and I look at you. In the end, the little servant took a step back and asked Niu Er to go with the steward first.

Otherwise, how can my son and Laozi rob people?

……

Yang Shiheng still hadn't seen Niu Er in person, so Niu Er went to receive the reward, that is to say, he silently bowed to the steward outside Yang Shiheng's room, and then took the reward from the big steward.

The big butler is about fifty years old, with a stern face, his small eyes swept over Niu Er several times, as if he didn't pick out any faults.

Niu Er didn't notice it at all, and smiled sweetly at the big housekeeper: "Thank you."

The big butler's face also stretched a little, revealing a little smile. After all, boys who love to laugh will not have bad luck.

The steward was a little relieved by the side, and felt that the big butler was quite satisfied with Niu Er, and he liked Niu Er himself.

Niu Er received the reward, then turned around again, and went to see Dalang with the little servant.

The two walked outside the yard, and the servant wanted to take him in, but a maid stopped them, "Why did you come at this time? Dalang was very displeased and said that if he came, he would rush back." /

The little servant said anxiously: "It's not that Langjun's side wants to reward him, so he went to Langjun's place first."

The maid is also very helpless, "But Dalang has already said, you should tell him to go back first."

The young servant also knew that it was impossible to go and explain to Dalang, and there was some resentment in his heart. It was a good thing, but maybe he would make Dalang unhappy, so he could only shyly say: "Let's go, I will take you back. "

Niu Er said obediently: "Little brother, I remember the way I came here, you can go and do it, I'll just go back by myself."

The little servant shook his head, "No, I have to take you back."

"Then I'm bothering you." A trace of disappointment flashed in Niu Er's eyes.

Walking on the road, Niu Er couldn't help but accosted him, and sighed: "Is Lang Jun always so generous? You gave me a whole amount of money today."

"Everyone is different, but it's always...it's nothing." A hint of color flashed between the little servant's eyebrows, "You guys are still not as good as the people around you."

"Lang Jun is worthy of being the husband of the Duzhi Division!" Niu Er praised, "I heard that Dalang will also be promoted to the support division? In the future, the son will inherit the father's business, little brother, if you follow Dalang, then Naturally, it has a much brighter future than our chefs!"

The little servant heard it, "Yes, Dalang is the only son of Lord Lang, and it is natural for him to inherit his father's business. Besides, our Dalang is a prodigy in learning, and has been known as a child prodigy since he was a child!"

Niu Er blinked: "I'm a foreigner, I haven't heard of it before. It turns out that Dalang is so powerful, so Lord Lang must have relied on him very much? With Lord Lang's help, he gave instructions in advance, and Dalang himself He is a genius, and he will definitely have a bright future in the future."

The little servant moved his mouth, as if he wanted to say something, then closed his mouth again, holding it back for a long time, and said: "Anyway, you are waiting for you, sir, good sir, good sir, let's all Great time!"

"That's natural." Niu Er nodded vigorously.

……

Niu Er missed an opportunity. After going back, he thought about it for a while, and got up early the next day.

He ground pepper and cornel into powder, and then took a fresh river fish to make soup. He added pepper, cornel powder, tempeh, ginger, garlic, etc. to boil together, and finally boiled a pot of red and hot fish soup. The fish was cooked so softly and soaked in spiciness.

Using this *fish soup again, I made a bowl of scallops with beef filling, and finally sprinkled a little fresh chopped green onion. The bright green color is dotted with the fiery red bottom. It looks very tempting and arouses people's appetite. .

When he was done, Mrs. Liu looked on and was startled: "You come from Lin'an, and cooking Sichuan rice is more ruthless than the Sichuan people I've seen. Is it so spicy? This, is this still a glutinous rice dumpling?"

Like she and the Yang family, they mainly attack sweets, after all, they are in Bianjing. As for this Niu Er, he seems to know everything, and he is very bold. He dares to throw so many fruits into it when making porridge, and he dares to boil spicy fish soup when making glutinous rice, making her speechless.

Ordinary people boil it in boiled water, and at most use clear soup to boil it down. How can it be so different to make Sichuan rice.

"Sister, isn't this appetizing?" Niu Er also scooped a spoonful of soup and fed it to her mouth.

Liu Shi dubiously took a bite, and immediately his tongue was numb, and tears came out. He wiped his tears and said, "I really can't eat spicy food, it's a little salty, but the smell of fish is very strong, so I eat it in winter. , still not sweating? I don't know if Dalang can stand it."

"He liked the boiled beef yesterday, I guess he can stand it." Niu Er smiled and put the fish soup and scallions on a plate, and then put some pancakes and side dishes, and asked someone to bring them to the plate. Dalang.

Not long after, yesterday's servant appeared again, with a smile on his face, "Niu Er, come with me."

Liu Shi and Yang Shi looked at each other and could only look at each other with emotion.

This Niu Er was brave enough to find another way, but it also allowed him to find a clever way.

Niu Er wiped his hands and followed the boy out.

The little servant was quite emotional, "It seems that what is yours is yours, and there is no way to escape."

He took Niu Er to Da Lang and entered the room, only to see the luxurious furnishings in the room, not to mention other, even the fire shelter on the charcoal basin was also beautifully carved.

Yang Shiheng's eldest son, Yang Yuqing, sat leaning on a chair with bright red lips, apparently eating the fish soup.

Niu Er had been taught etiquette, and he always practiced etiquette when he came in.

Yang Yuqing said lazily, "You came up with the fish soup and the eight-treasure porridge that you gave to Dad before?"

Niu Er nodded and said, "Yes, today I heard that Dalang likes spicy food, so he tried it. Is Dalang still satisfied?"

"Yes, even though I said that I was sweating, it was very refreshing." Yang Yuqing said with his feet up, "I called you, not only to reward you, but in a few days I invited someone to enjoy the snow, you follow Come on, get me some dishes for Haosheng, just like these two days, you must have some new ideas. If you are really capable, you will definitely benefit."

The young servant on the side looked envious, obviously knowing that Yang Dalang's generosity and the chef's goodness were indispensable.

Niu Er also looks like he was hit by a pie, and promises again and again: "The villain will definitely live up to high expectations."

Dalang has revealed all the main points. It is he who invites friends to enjoy the snow, so it must be appropriate for the guests and hosts, and it must not be vulgar. Niu Er feels that he is still very confident.

Yang Yuqing said with a half-smile, "Give him some clothes to tie his head. This time, he will not bring a cook, but a little cook, and he can't give up on himself. If it's not pleasing to the eyes, why should you travel?" He put down his feet and walked to In front of Niu Er, pinching Niu Er's chin, he raised his face and looked at it, "Well, not bad, not bad."

The tentacles are delicate and smooth, Yang Yuqing seems to be very satisfied with the feel of the hand, and he touched Niu Er's cheek again before letting go, laughing and saying, "What's your name?"

He looked at the young man with a smile, only to hear him bury his head shyly and whisper: "The villain is called Niu Er..."

"..." Yang Yuqing felt bored, as if Shi Hua had been ruined, "How do you name it... Forget it, you can go."

"Yes." Niu Er stood up, his head still lowered, and narrowed his eyes.