mtl008 Chapter 176 Devil Fish Stewed with Tofu
Chapter 176 Devil Fish Stewed with Tofu
Xu Yiyi curled her lips. Lao Lu was a terrible eater.
Sometimes it wasn’t that Xu Yiyi didn’t want to give him food, but that she didn’t dare to give him food.
This person is old, and eating so much will put a heavy burden on his stomach and intestines. He will definitely get sick in the long run.
Xu Yiyi tried to persuade him earnestly, but the old man thought she was lying to him.
I deliberately didn't give him any food.
As he was speaking, Xu Anyang put all the manta rays into a basket and carried them away to clean them.
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After a long time, the lid of the earthenware jar on the small stove was opened.
With the aroma surging and chopped green onions scattered everywhere, a full jar of manta ray stewed with tofu appeared before everyone.
"Come, let's have a taste." Xu Yiyi placed the clay pot on the stone table.
Er'er brought out a stack of small bowls.
Xu Yiyi scooped a piece of tofu, a piece of stingray meat and half a spoonful of soup onto each bowl.
In the milky white soup, the manta ray meat is firm and tender, and the texture is fully absorbed by the soup.
Except for Wu Yuan who was screaming, everyone tasted the manta ray stewed with tofu.
"How about it?"
Xu Yiyi looked at everyone expectantly.
Er Er nodded, Si Hai said nothing.
The four hired aunties only knew how to say that the food was delicious.
Xu Anyang met her gaze and was instantly stuck.
“It’s very tender and delicious.”
Xu Yiyi listened and turned her attention to the others. Lao Lu ate with big mouthfuls as if he was not afraid of the heat.
The uncle and aunt put the fish into their mouths tremblingly, their faces full of satisfaction.
"The soup is very fresh and has a bean aroma. The fish and tofu are very tender and smooth. I can only say it is delicious."
Lao Lu raised his head and spoke very seriously.
The others nodded in agreement.
Xu Yiyi tasted it last. The fish meat had a sweet and fresh taste from stewing, which aroused people's appetite.
Then the bean fragrance of the tofu was released and intertwined with the fish.
It's really addictive.
"Okay, this dish will be served tonight."
Xu Yiyi made the final decision.
"Then what about all the manta rays? Can we make one dish?"
Xu Honglian spoke.
Xu Yiyi shook his head. "I'm thinking about it right now."
The fish meat is tender and can be stewed with tofu or stir-fried.
Xu Yiyi asked Xu Anyang to cut a piece of manta ray into small pieces and then started working on the second dish.
"If you want to fry chili peppers, stay away."
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone in the yard ran to the lobby.
Only Er'er was left here still burning the fire.
In the hot wok, the oil starts to sizzle, and when the oil temperature rises, add the Sichuan peppercorns and dried chilies.
In an instant, the "crackling" sound seemed to play a hot prelude, and the spicy molecules rushed through the air, filling the air with a fiery "cloud".
Xu Yiyi calmly put the fish pieces into the pan. The hot oil instantly wrapped them, and the surface of the fish pieces quickly tightened, turning an attractive golden color.
The sound of "A-choo" is crisp, short and low in volume, just like gently plucking a small bell in the nasal cavity.
Er'er couldn't help but sneeze.
I squatted in front of the stove, my eyes were red from the smoke.
Then, several sneezes broke out in succession.
The little girl couldn't help but stand up and stumble out.
"Sister, this chili pepper is so choking."
Er'er washed her face with cold water.
Lao Lu frowned as he watched, his nose twitching and he started sneezing as well.
"This smell is really overbearing. It's hard for you to bear it."
The air was filled with the smell of chili peppers, and even Ruyi House next door was affected.
The guy kept sneezing, and Hong Gang felt even more depressed as he lay on the bed and smelled the smell.
Xu Yiyi had no time to pay attention to anything else, and immediately added ginger and garlic. The rich and spicy flavor blended together while stir-frying. As sea salt was sprinkled in one after another, it removed the fishy smell and enhanced the fragrance. The fish pieces were covered with sauce, and the color became more tempting.
Spoonfuls of secret hot sauce are added to the pot, the red oil surges, and the spicy taste surges. Every time it is stirred, the spicy and fresh fragrance penetrates into the fish more thoroughly.
The smell in the air became stronger with the addition of hot sauce.
"Boss Xu, you've done a lot of harm to others!"
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"Ah..."
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"I'm thinking of new dishes. I caught a manta ray today. Everyone has to come over for dinner tonight."
The advantage of Xu Anyang's talkativeness was apparent as he stood at the door and chatted with a few people.
After just a few words, people decided to come over for dinner in the evening.
As the smell of chili spreads.
Er'er also went back to the kitchen to light the fire.
When the heat is just right, cover the pot and simmer over low heat. Steam, with a domineering spicy taste, squeezes out from the gaps along the edge of the pot, as if the pot is cheering enthusiastically.
Wait a moment.
When the lid of the pot is opened again, the spicy stingray is out of the pot, and the fish pieces lie in the bright red soup.
Hot oil is poured on it with a sizzling sound, and chopped green onions are sprinkled on it. The hot and spicy aroma hits you in the face, making you salivate.
Once the dish comes out of the pot, no one complains about the pungent smell when it is fried.
They swarmed back in and the small plate of spicy stingray was cleared out in an instant.
Except for Uncle and Grandma who were not used to the light taste of the food, everyone else was very satisfied with the feedback.
"This fish can also be grilled. The charred and fragrant fish meat paired with the sweet and sour jam will definitely be delicious."
Xu Yiyi is the kind of person who is addicted to cooking. After starting, he immediately thought of several cooking methods.
"What about the skin? How do you eat the skin?"
Xu Anyang came in carrying a large piece of fish skin. His knife skills were not very good, so there was still a lot of meat left on the fish skin.
When my uncle saw it, he couldn't help but get angry.
It's hard for Xu Yiyi to remain so calm in front of a room full of children.
"Fried fish skin is crispy and sprinkled with chili powder and Sichuan pepper powder. It's perfect for drinking."
While Lao Lu was speaking, he was scraping the soup off the plate of spicy stingray cubes with a steamed bun.
Looking at his greedy appearance, people who didn't know him would think he was being abused here.
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"is the boss around?"
Just as everyone was talking about the new dishes in the backyard, two people walked into the lobby.
When Xu Anyang heard the noise, he hurried to entertain the guests.
"What delicious food do you cook? I smelled it from far away. Someone at the dock recommended it to me. They said your food is delicious."
The man sat down and kept talking.
"Yeah, I was thinking that since we've passed by Ping'an Town several times, what kind of delicious restaurants could there be that we haven't visited? So this is Qushenglou, right? The old man couldn't keep up the business, so a new owner took over, and the food he cooks is quite delicious."
The other person is not curious, he just likes to talk.
He asked Xu Anyang a question and then continued to speak his own words.
Xu Anyang didn't think it was strange that guests came at this time. After all, merchant ships docked at different times, and the guests would not come at the usual meal times.
At this time, those who went out to sea also returned.
If someone asks which restaurant has the best food.
Nine out of ten people would mention the name of Wufu Restaurant and enthusiastically recommend others to eat there.
If you say you don’t know the way, okay!
Fishermen can take people directly to the door.
I will never miss an opportunity to help Xu Yiyi attract business.
But they are all fishermen from Wanghai Island.