But there is no need for so many people to make a fire. Children usually help with household chores and divide the labor automatically.
Some went to light the fire, some went to get the bamboo baskets to hold the tofu slices later, and some went to help Tang get the tofu...
The small courtyard suddenly became busy.
The curling smoke rose into the air with a rich aroma.
Here, Gao Fusheng and Lao Liutou quickly arrived at Wufu Workshop and met Xia Mingyue.
Xia Mingyue already knew the details of the two people, so she didn't need to introduce them too much at this moment and directly discussed the work they were about to do with them.
Gao Fusheng and Lao Liutou also knew that the tofu ground in Wufu Workshop actually tasted better than the tofu ground by them. They were very humble and respectful at this time and mostly followed what Xia Mingyue said. Explain or differ from their usual habits, then bring it up and discuss one or two.
There is only so much work involved in grinding tofu, and it is easier for insiders to talk about it. Gao Fusheng and Lao Liutou quickly understood the key points and the process involved.
Xia Mingyue basically understood through this period that the two of them were indeed down-to-earth people, and she recognized it in her heart.
"Originally, I should have invited two of you to be the master chefs earlier, but there is no absolute certainty in everything. I can't guarantee that the tofu from Wufu Workshop will be popular, so I am a little worried if you sacrifice yourself first. The business was not right, so it was postponed until now.”
Xia Mingyue smiled and said, "Now the tofu business has basically improved, and I have confidence in my heart, so I quickly invited the two of you over."
Seeing Xia Mingyue say this, Gao Fusheng and Lao Liutou became even more flattered, "It's really our blessing that Madam Xia is thinking about us."
Although they complained a lot about Wufu Workshop because of the poor tofu business, they even secretly wished that Wufu Workshop would not exist.
But in reality, Wufu Workshop does not owe them anything.
Competition among peers is normal, and you cannot be blamed for affecting other people's business just because someone else's business is doing well.
The two of them understood this truth in their hearts, so they were very grateful to be able to come to Wufu Workshop to be master chefs.
"You two are welcome." Xia Mingyue smiled.
It would be fine if Wufu Workshop was an ordinary workshop, but since the original intention is for the people, there is no reason to sacrifice the interests of the people to achieve a good reputation.
Whatever can be considered, must be considered.
If you can do it, you must do it.
"I have many things to do on weekdays and cannot stay in the workshop all the time. From now on, the work of grinding tofu in Wufu Workshop will still depend on the hard work of the two of you," Xia Mingyue said.
"Don't worry, Mrs. Xia, we will do a good job!" Gao Fusheng and Lao Liutou immediately expressed their stance.
Not to mention that the salary of one tael of silver per month is not low, but Wufu Workshop and Madam Xia have considered even this kind of thing thoughtfully, so they need to do their best.
This Wufu Workshop must be run as your own business!
Seeing that the two of them were very determined, Xia Mingyue felt quite at ease.
In the next few days, Gao Fusheng and Lao Liutou lived up to Xia Mingyue's expectations. They managed the tofu grinding in Wufu Workshop in an orderly manner, worrying about everything and doing their best.
Even in order to be able to keep an eye on things in the workshop and deal with emergencies at any time, the two simply packed up and moved to the workshop and stayed there day and night. It is naturally a good thing to work hard, but Xia Mingyue always pays attention to the combination of work and rest, and long-term healthy development, so it is mandatory for the two of them to take turns to go home.
First, it is necessary to take care of the trivial matters at home and avoid family conflicts caused by busy work in the workshop.
The second is to take a good rest to ensure sufficient physical strength and energy for the subsequent busy work.
Seeing Xia Mingyue's behavior, Gao Fusheng and Lao Liu Tou could not refuse, so they had to take turns going home at noon and afternoon as Xia Mingyue asked.
Just going home, the two of them still came home late and came early. They just said that there was nothing going on at home and they had had enough rest.
Xia Mingyue was a little helpless and could only try her best to warn the two of them to prevent them from being overtired.
With two very capable masters, Gao Fusheng and Lao Liutou, keeping an eye on the grinding of tofu in Wufu Workshop, Xia Mingyue was basically able to withdraw from it and focus on developing tofu derivatives.
First I tried making spiced dried tofu.
The tofu used to make dried tofu is firmer than the tofu usually sold to increase the chewy texture of dried tofu.
Xia Mingyue specially asked Gao Fusheng to make a basket of tofu that was pressed tightly and was as thick as a little finger.
Divide the tofu cubes into one-inch cubes and simmer for half a cup of tea in a soup made with chicken bone soup, salt, Sichuan peppercorns, star anise, cinnamon, soy sauce, etc. Take it out and let it cool before stewing again The time it takes to brew half a cup of tea...
Repeat this several times until the tofu is completely flavored and the skin is completely reddish-brown in color. After it is completely cooled, it is completed.
The prepared five-spice dried tofu has a chewy texture because the tofu is pressed firmly enough. When you bite into it, the five-spice flavor fully blends with the bean flavor of the dried tofu itself, making it very delicious.
Whether you eat it directly with large pieces of dried five-spice tofu as a vegetable, slice it into slices and stir-fry it with celery and other dishes, it is always delicious.
Xia Mingyue, who had made five-spice dried tofu, prepared a whole table of dishes with dried tofu that night.
The stir-fried dried tofu with green pepper, made from fresh green pepper and sliced dried tofu, is fragrant and delicious, with a slightly spicy taste and full of appetizers.
Stir-fried dried tofu with pork belly uses bean paste to stir-fry the red oil, and uses fresh garlic sprouts to match it. The whole dish looks very bright in color. The fat of the pork belly further stimulates the mellow and rich aroma of the dried tofu, and it is full of fragrance after one bite. , spoon a spoonful on the rice, and you can eat two bowls in one sitting!
This home-cooked side dish is stir-fried with dried tofu, mung bean sprouts and leeks. It is fragrant and refreshing. It can be rolled into a steamed bun and you will never get tired of eating it.
Spicy dried tofu, stir-fried dried tofu with chili powder, white sesame seeds, sugar, soy sauce, glutinous rice flour, Sichuan pepper powder, etc. It is fresh and spicy, best served with rice...
There are many ways to eat dried tofu, and each one tastes wonderful and is unanimously recognized by everyone.
“Dried tofu is chewy and chewy, and you won’t get tired of it after eating it!”
"This is the first time I have eaten dried tofu in so many ways at once."
"It's different for me. This is the first time I know that there are so many ways to make dried tofu, and they are all so delicious."
"I declare that from now on my favorite thing to eat is not meat, but dried tofu!"
"..."(End of this chapter)