Chapter 164 Conquering the Taste Buds
On the third floor of the Wallace Hotel, everyone was talking lively, wondering what Raven would do.
The most anticipated one is undoubtedly Fiona.
Ever since the last time she ate Raven's noodles with soy sauce, she has been obsessed with the taste. Although she has imitated it several times in private, she still can't grasp the key and is too embarrassed to ask Raven. How to do it, now I can finally taste the Baron's craftsmanship again.
The most curious person is Annuo. In her opinion, Raven is an excellent nobleman, lord, and a magician.
He can be good at using weapons, commanding on the battlefield, and casting magic, but when it comes to cooking, the two images cannot overlap at all.
At this moment, footsteps sounded, and everyone turned to look and saw Raven walking out with a huge copper pot in his hand.
This pot has a strange shape, with a thick round base underneath and a chimney-like opening on top. The pot body surrounds it like a huge swimming ring.
It is the old-fashioned copper hot pot that was common before Raven traveled through time.
Seeing him coming to the main table, the people next to him quickly got out of the way. As soon as Raven placed the pot in the middle, Vesdon stood up: "Brother, what are you doing?"< br>
Raven raised his eyebrows and said: "Open it and take a look."
Vesdon opened the lid of the pot, and a look of disappointment suddenly appeared on his face - there was only a pot of slightly milky white soup in the pot, with some There are bits and pieces of dried red dates and fungi floating around.
"How do you eat this...?"
"You'll know in a moment." Raven smiled, clapped his hands, and immediately there were heavy footsteps behind him.
A group of waiters came over. The first two were carrying another copper pot, and the others had more tricks in their hands.
Beef, mutton, and pork are all selected from various parts, cut into thin slices and spread out on the plate, and they look so fresh; lettuce, broccoli, lettuce, potatoes, radishes and other colorful vegetables are also washed and picked Gotta be clean.
The only regret is that the Eagle Ring is too far from the sea and there is no seafood to eat, but the specialty "Jinsha Fish" in the Jinsha River is also delicious. It is cut into thin slices, shaved off the small spines, and placed in a fan shape. on the plate.
Someone brought charcoal fire and poured it in along the chimney-like opening on the copper pot.
Eric, who had a military career, was the first to react: "Is this going to be cooked?"
Raven nodded with a smile: "Absolutely, but before that, there are still Something.”
Two dining carts were pushed up, filled with bowls of prepared dipping sauces, some wet and dry, and were brought to everyone.
These were all configured by Raven himself.
The dry ingredients are chopped peanuts, sesame seeds, salt and cumin. It’s a pity that there are no chili peppers in the mainland, otherwise it would add a lot of color.
The wet ingredient is the dipping sauce for old Beijing Shabu Shabu Pork, Erba sauce mixed with peanut butter and sesame sauce, and some cooked sesame seeds are sprinkled for texture. Originally, according to Lei Wen's taste, a little garlic was added. At the end of the meal and chive flowers, but considering the air quality of the public dining environment, I still skipped it.
The soup in the copper pot was almost boiled, and now it was boiling. Raven picked up a pair of long chopsticks on the plate, picked up a few pieces of fat lamb and put them into the pot.
The meat slices were soaked in boiling water, and the raw red color faded quickly. Raven picked it up and put it on his plate: "The whole process is like this. If you are not used to chopsticks, you can use a slotted spoon. I also prepared a male fork. Everyone Do it yourself and have enough food and clothing!”
It’s not that Raven doesn’t want to take care of others, it’s just that there are too many people here for him to take care of.
Vesdon was the first to move.
With him taking the lead, others are following his example.
The hot pot itself has no technical content. Although they don’t know what the chopsticks in Raven’s hand are about and they don’t understand how to use them, it does not prevent them from using spoons and forks to push the meat into the pot. , and for a while the room was filled with the aroma of meat.
But only the three ladies did not move. Raven thought they were being reserved out of concern for their status. Just as they were about to show off their gentlemanly demeanor, Denise asked: "Raven, what do you do with the chopsticks you just held?" Use?”
Lux also said: "Are these chopsticks specially invented for this hot pot?"
This sentence stopped Lei Wen. There was no special reason for him to use chopsticks. He just thought it was convenient to use chopsticks for hot pot. Unexpectedly, Their focus is actually on this.
Just as he was about to deal with it casually, Raven discovered that Annuo was also looking at himself curiously, or to be precise, looking at the chopsticks.
They all seem very interested.
"Actually, it's very simple to use..." At this point, Lei Wen was a little stuck. Using chopsticks is an instinct that every Chinese has developed since childhood. To explain the techniques and principles, I really couldn't figure it out for a while. .
So Lei Wen had to teach and demonstrate step by step how to hold and use chopsticks.
Even as a second-level priest, it was difficult for Lux to master the use of chopsticks for a while. The head of the chopsticks became split, or one simply dropped, and she always failed to grasp the key point.
Perhaps there are some similarities between holding a pen and holding chopsticks. In comparison, Denise seems to be much more talented in this area. She can use it without a few lessons from Lei Wen, although it is not very good. Skillful, but very stable at the wrist.
Even Annuo tried it and it was very smooth, but every time he would subconsciously use his magic power to stabilize the chopsticks, not knowing whether he would use it or not.
Denise cooked several slices of beef, first put more than half on Vesdon's plate, and then put the rest on her own plate.
Imitating Raven's example, she covered the beef with sauce and put it in her mouth. A smile appeared on Denise's lips despite her efforts to suppress it.
She originally thought that Raven just wanted to create a lively atmosphere for everyone to eat, but she didn't expect that the taste was so good.
The freshly cut beef has a meaty aroma and a soft chew. After chewing it, you will feel the fragrance on your lips and teeth.
Especially the bowl of sauce prepared by Raven. It is fragrant from sesame sauce, smooth from peanut butter, and the cooked sesame seeds provide an occasionally surprising crispy texture. One bite gives people great satisfaction.
Coupled with the cold Angel Tears, it can clear away the greasiness in your mouth and it is really addictive.
On the other side, Lacus stubbornly refused the mutton that Raven brought to her. Instead, she tried her best to control the chopsticks that she was not skilled at, put the meat into the pot and boiled it. Her serious look was like It's a war.
One problem with using chopsticks to hold meat is that if it is held too tightly, the part caught by the chopsticks will not be cooked. Lax was very nervous and used the chopsticks very hard, which resulted in this effect. .
She followed Lei Wen's example and let go of her chopsticks, hoping that the soup in the pot would cook the meat. This step was successful, but when she tried to put the chopsticks away again, she found something empty - the chopsticks. The head parted again.
"Let me help you." After saying that, Raven didn't wait for Lux to refuse, then held her white palm and adjusted the position of her fingers: "Will you try again now?"< br>
Lux stared at the pot, like a young hunter. She held the chopsticks and stretched out her hand to pick up. Although there were still a few pieces of meat, she finally caught one piece firmly.
Putting the mutton on the plate, Lacus even forgot about the existence of the dipping sauce and immediately put it into her mouth.
The two little feet wearing cloth shoes faced each other, the head shook slightly, and the eyes showed undisguised satisfaction.
This is simply the most delicious mutton that Lux has ever eaten. It is tender and smooth, without any fishy smell. Instead, it has a strange deliciousness. Taking a bite of the mutton is like drinking it. A big bowl of fresh meat soup.
This is not just the satisfaction of getting results after hard work.
Another factor was that she took off her chopsticks too late. A lot of meat had already been cooked in the pot, and all kinds of flavor substances had been fully released. Now the pot was no longer a simple soup base, but a genuine soup base. Stock!
“Here, give it a try, it tastes very good.” Denise mastered the chopsticks and the joy of serving and dividing dishes. Seeing that Annuo’s plate was always empty, she Placed a few slices of freshly cooked sirloin on her plate.
Annuo nodded and said: "Thank you."
She picked up the fork, dipped the beef in the dry ingredients dish, put it in her mouth, and raised her eyebrows slightly.
Having traveled to many places on the mainland, this is the first time Annuo has eaten beef cooked in this way. It is delicious and the dry ingredients provide saltiness and flavor. It cannot be said to be amazing, but I have eaten it in Annuo. The food can be regarded as high-quality. But coupled with the soft texture and sweet taste of iced angel tears, the high-quality products become the best.
I had only heard of the name of Angel Tears before, but I didn’t expect that its quality was far superior to the rumors.
This dinner at Raven's family made her appreciate more than just the food.
She has lived alone since she was very young. She cannot be said to be lonely, but she has never had any relatives or friends. The only long-term companion is her demon pet Xiao Mo. This is one of the reasons why she persistently wants to establish an academy. one.
Now, everyone is sitting together, eating from the same pot, and Denise puts the food for her with care. For Annuo, this is like a home he has not returned to for a long time. She could also be a member of the family.
When the college opens in the future, she will definitely bring all the students to eat hot pot together!
"Ms. Denise, I want to eat that pork."
Denise immediately picked up a few slices: "Okay."
She was worrying about herself Vesdon didn't want to eat what was given to him.
It’s not that it’s not delicious. Vesdon likes this way of cooking very much, but the prerequisite is that he cooks and eats it by himself. His mother’s love seriously deprived him of the pleasure of doing it himself, and she always gave him annoying food. vegetables, he almost ran away holding the bowl.
Seeing someone distracting Denise's attention, Vesdon let out a sigh of relief and cast a grateful look at Annuo.
Hot pot is a way of eating that comes from the market, and it cannot be tasted elegantly. As plates of meat were eaten, and new meat was served, and drinks were consumed, the atmosphere became more and more lively. .
Eric likes to eat meat, especially large, big bites of meat. He didn’t like hot pot at first, but when he saw Vesdon next to him, he was forking a whole plate of meat into the meat. When we put them into the pot together, it was like opening the door to a new world and starting to learn from others.
Use a fork to pile the fresh meat on the plate together, put it into the pot, break it up and wait for it to cook, then use a large slotted spoon to take it all out and put it into the plate, including all dry and wet ingredients. Pour it on top, mix it gently, shake your cheeks and start eating.
In this way, the satisfaction provided is no less satisfying than large steaks and pork chops, and because it is juicy and delicious enough, you can feel the juice flowing in your mouth every time you take a bite, which is really very satisfying!
He originally wanted to toast Raven, but the meat was really delicious, and Baron Raven himself was eating very focused and happily, so he was unwilling to destroy this feeling, so he started eating like crazy.
At the same time, as the inventor of the "big pile of shabu-shabu" method of eating, Vesdon is not far behind.
After all, he is only fifteen years old. What he hates most is those complicated table manners, especially now that he has lost his right hand, which makes every meal at a formal occasion very uncomfortable. Food like hot pot is really It suits his heart.
What makes Vesdon even more happy is that he also received a red envelope from Raven today, which is a full three hundred gold coins!
Although there is some gap between the three thousand gold coins promised before, it is still a big head start.
When he thought about the three thousand gold coins, Vesdon looked at Eric with a somewhat unkind look.
So just when Eric wanted to pick up the freshly cooked meat in the pot, Vesdon had quick eyes and quick hands and scooped it directly onto his plate.
Eric was stunned for a moment and placed another plate of meat. This time, before he could make a move, Vesdon moved again.
This scene made Eric angry and funny. He didn't eat anymore and just kept eating the meat to see how long Vestoun could eat it.
The two of them ate one at a time, the speed getting faster and faster, until the sixth plate, Vesdon shook his red head: "I can't do it anymore, I've taken it, I can't eat any more!"< br>
Eric laughed, poured a glass of wine for Vesdon, and picked up his own glass: "I'd like to propose a toast to Master Vesdon."
Vesdon also picked up the wine glass, and the two clinked their glasses. After drinking it all, the atmosphere became more harmonious.
In contrast, the table on the other side was a bit "hot", the most important ones were Buvel and Gray Hammer.
Bowell whispered: "Hey, Gray Hammer, eat more elegantly, elegantly! This is the Baron's family banquet, we must give him a deep impression!"
"Elegance? Elegance is nothing!" Suo Hei didn't care about this: "You have to be elegant. Elegance is your own. Don't make it difficult for me to eat enough!"
As he spoke, he rolled a large plate of meat together with a fork, then put it into the pot. When the outside was cooked and the inside was still red, he took it out, put it on a plate, poured in the dipping sauce and took big gulps. Nibbling.
Seeing his appearance, Bowell lowered his head and looked at the scalded green vegetables on his plate. He slowly cut them with a knife and fork, but Suo Heiba frowned. The sound and the smell of meat made his hands tremble a little.
"Hey, Sohey, Bowell!" Poirot greeted the two of them with a hiccup.
"It's Bowell and Sohey." Bowell corrected, insisting on putting his name first.
Suo Hei lowered his head and was still engrossed in eating, not paying attention at all.
"Oh, Sohey is eating. Sorry, I didn't see it just now." Poirot said: "I thought you couldn't eat because you were too short. Sorry."
博Will was so angry that he would blurt out the words racial discrimination, but then Poirot then put a spoonful of meat on his plate: "Eat, if you can't reach it, come to me, we are all our own people!"
The smell of meat penetrated his nose, and Buvier Finally I couldn't hold it any longer, so I sprinkled some dipping sauce on it and took a big bite.
If there is anything delicious about meat, the best people should eat it——
It tastes so good!
Seeing Buvier's face lighten up, Sohei showed disdain and continued to eat!
As the banquet progressed, the three ladies had small appetites and left first under the escort of Raven. Fiona also accompanied Old Gordon to leave, and the atmosphere became more and more lively.
Eric and Volaf loudly recounted their heroic deeds on the bloody highlands, while Poirot and others began to claim credit, saying that without their logistics, these big soldiers would have no choice but to run naked!
If you don’t agree with each other, then you can win or lose by drinking. There was a constant sound of clinking glasses, mixed with shouts and cheers. A lively banquet started from day to night. In the end, except for a few extraordinary people, Basically I can't walk on my own.
The excitement on the third floor attracted the attention of businessmen on the first and second floors. They secretly inquired about the situation on the third floor, but the service staff here were all trained by Old Gordon himself and were very strict. , I only know that the food upstairs is called "hot pot".
The name sounded fresh, and it was something that the Baron was treating guests to. Naturally, they were curious and ordered hot pot. Businessman Ino was no exception.
When the hot pot was served, he stared blankly. It turned out that it was really just a pot with a fire in the middle, which made him quite disappointed.
But after the waiter explained how to eat it and he ordered a few plates of meat and ate it himself, he began to admire Baron Raven's wisdom.
Hot pot is a novel food and does not require a chef. Each diner cooks for himself. This is undoubtedly a very new thing for the nobles who have never cooked.
The meat and vegetables provided by Wallace Hotel are extremely fresh, and the sauces are quite unique. It is indeed a wonderful enjoyment to eat.
Especially since the store is equipped with a temperature control array, even if the pot is steaming, it will not make people feel hot. Combined with the cold angel's tears, it is definitely worth the money!
Furthermore, other businessmen cannot learn from it - the construction cost of this Wallace Hotel is probably about six to seven thousand gold coins. Most businessmen do not have that kind of capital at all. Even if they do, they can’t. Not as famous as Baron Raven!
That night, as many guests left, the reputation of Wallace Hotel and hot pot also spread, and everyone was full of praise for it.
Fiona is also very happy. This time the hot pot gave her a completely different experience from the fried noodles. The last time it was refreshing, this time it was rich and fragrant, which greatly opened up her taste buds.
What she likes most is not the meat, but the vegetables cooked in the pot. It is full of the aroma of the meat, but it does not taste greasy. It is simply her favorite.
The most important thing is that hot pot can be replicated at home, but you still need to ask for advice on the dipping sauce.
After washing away the smell of hot pot, Fiona came to her grandfather’s room early the next morning, but saw an unexpected figure. She was so surprised that she even forgot about her nervousness:
"Lord Baron, why are you here!?"
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(End of this chapter)