vstars Chapter 494: Another Day of Being Overwhelmed by Food
Chapter 494: Another Day of Being Overwhelmed by Food
As the sky gradually turned red.
Xu Wenyan asked Lao Liu and the others to take out the prepared ingredients. There were five tables in total, two for meat dishes, two for vegetarian dishes, and a large table with two pickled suckling lambs.
"Haha, the banquet prepared by Shopkeeper Xu today is really rich."
Lin Zhengjie and County Magistrate Lu took their seats. This was a big round table. Besides the two of them, there were also the legal advisor, the county magistrate's wife and son.
Huo Min also spoke at this time. He and an adjutant took their seats. There were only seven people at the large round table.
Since everyone was present, Xu Wenyan didn't waste any more words.
"You three help me, and the rest of you just wait on the side with the plates."
This barbecue is not difficult. The three chefs will learn it after watching for a while.
The charcoal had already turned red, and Xu Wenyan placed the skewers of meat on the stove, one for grilling meat and the other for grilling vegetables.
When grilling vegetables, you need to brush the meat. The meat itself has fat, so you can just sprinkle seasoning on it. Salt, chili powder, pepper, cumin, all of them cannot be too much.
Soon, the aroma of barbecue, accompanied by a little bit of fireworks, filled the yard.
"Haha, Brother Xu's way of cooking is really interesting." Huo Min took off his armor, spread his legs and leaned his head forward. He wanted to take a closer look at how Xu Wenyan cooked.
How can it emit such a fragrance?
When the skewers were grilled, Xu Wenyan waved to the soldier and said, "Go get two lettuce leaves."
The meat skewers are placed on lettuce leaves, with more than ten skewers on a plate. Not only does it look good, but it also tastes amazing.
As soon as the kebabs were served on the table, Huo Min couldn't wait to pick one up: "Brother Xu! How do we eat this?"
"General Huo, you must be joking. You can eat it directly with the skewer, or you can use chopsticks to pull the meat off and wrap it with lettuce.
But for cabbage leaves, you have to have at least two strings!"
Because they were quite far away, Xu Wenyan could only shout.
Huo Min put the skewers in his hand on the plate. The others were tasting them carefully. "Looks like I have to enjoy it first. Everyone wait for the next plate."
Then pick up the lettuce on the plate, then pick up a skewer of grilled meat, and eat the lettuce wrapped around the grilled meat.
At first there is a crisp taste, which is the fragrance of vegetables, followed by the toughness of the barbecue and the satisfying feeling of the seasoning on the tip of the tongue.
The crispy fat bursts in your mouth, and the juice of the lettuce is just enough to relieve the greasiness. Lettuce and grilled meat seem like a destined top-secret partner.
"Brother Xu's barbecue is simply amazing! But Huo Min is not well-educated, otherwise he would have to recite a poem for me! Hahahaha."
Xu Wenyan was happy to see them enjoying the meal, so he picked up a skewer and took a bite himself. It still had that familiar taste.
"Brother Chen, open your mouth."
"Is it tasty?"
Chen Sanlin exhaled hot air from his mouth: "Good, good time."
"Brother Liu, take one and try it. You haven't eaten for two hours. You must be hungry."
Uncle Liu didn't hesitate. His stomach had been rumbling for a long time, and the barbecue was so delicious that he would regret it for the rest of his life if he didn't eat it.
"Hey! Big brother, Brother Liu was right about you, you are really amazing."
"Brother Liu, as long as you like it."
Next, the grilled eggplants, grilled leeks, and skewered beans are also grilled. If you eat too much meat, you must eat some vegetarian food to relieve the greasiness.
Xu Wenyan has to make the roasted eggplant himself because the chef here can't control the heat well.
Without tin foil, Xu Wenyan could only put the iron plate on the rack and bake it directly.
Brush the surface of the eggplant with meat and start roasting. When the eggplant softens slightly, use chopsticks to split it in half. The next step is the key: brush it with the sauce mixed with minced garlic and sesame oil.
Just wait for a quarter of an hour and the aroma of the roasted eggplant will immediately come out.
This is Xu Wenyan’s favorite roasted vegetable, and it is definitely the best in his heart.
Lin Zhengjie also gave it an absolutely positive review!
This taste, combined with the aroma of minced garlic, is really hard to resist. The aroma of charcoal grilling is fascinating.
After this round, Xu Wenyan asked three chefs to take over the barbecue work.
"Brother Chen, go put the lamb on the rack." Chen Sanlin had eaten this whole roasted lamb two or three times, and each time it was he and Xu Wenyan who prepared it.
He was still very familiar with the steps.
While Chen Sanlin was busy, Xu Wenyan coated the chicken with breadcrumbs and fried it in a pan.
The meatballs that were just cooked can be fried together.
Different aromas mixed into the barbecue, and everyone who had just tasted the barbecue became excited again.
"Oh! Why is this chicken so golden all over?" the county magistrate's wife exclaimed in surprise.
"Haha, Madam Lu, this is golden crispy chicken, it's fried."
Xu Wenyan used a knife to tear the chicken into pieces: "Originally, this golden crispy chicken should be torn by hand to eat it, but today's food is more abundant,
You guys should just have a taste of it.”
Huo Min stood up, picked up a chicken leg, leaned close to Xu Wenyan's ear and spoke.
"Come to me after this is over. I have something very important to tell you. Be sure to come." After saying that, Huo Min sat down with a smile again.
Although Xu Wenyan felt a little puzzled, he still decided to keep the appointment.
"Well! This chicken has a crispy skin and is juicy. It is really unique!" Huo Min praised it, and Xu Wenyan closed the plate and took it back.
He walked to Chen Sanlin and said, "Brother Chen, wait for me outside. Huo Min wants to see me for something."
Chen Sanlin turned a roasted whole lamb in each hand: "What does he want you to do?"
Xu Wenyan shook his head: "He said there was something important."
"Will there be any danger?" Chen Sanlin asked worriedly.
"No, he's a general. If he wants to embarrass me, there's no need to be so roundabout. Don't worry, I'll yell if there's any problem."
Although he was still worried, Chen Sanlin could only listen to Xu Wenyan for now.
The roasted whole lamb was the finale, and its portion and style alone could not be compared with roasted skewers or fried foods.
"I wanted to gather three Yang Kaitai, but it's better not to waste it."
Xu Wenyan finished while cutting meat for everyone.
"Hahaha, Shopkeeper Xu's cooking skills are still as good as before. I thought I would never be able to eat this fried chicken again. This roasted whole lamb is also a bright spot for me."
Lin Zhengjie praised Xu Wenyan's cooking skills generously.
After all, his earliest experience
He would be full of anticipation for anything made by Xu Wenyan.
"If you ask me, what our brother Xu cooks is a bit better than what the imperial kitchen cooks." Huo Min said frankly while eating lamb chops in big mouthfuls.
"I can't compare with the imperial kitchen. They have been preparing meals for most of their lives. I am not just showing off my skills in front of them."
Xu Wenyan quickly tried to explain this.
If he really nodded, wouldn't it be indirectly proving that he eats better than the emperor?
Is Huo Min crazy?
It’s okay to just joke around in private, but there are so many people here.
However, the barbecue banquet ended successfully, and everyone present was impressed by Xu Wenyan's novel food.
The seven of them could never finish the food.
Finally, Xu Wenyan called on his brothers to prepare the food together, including three cooks.
This barbecue tastes better when you eat it with a group of people.
This would be even more perfect if paired with a few bottles of fine wine.