"Your granddaughter's cooking skills are much better than those of the cooks at Yipinju in Dongcheng District. I thought she was just good at making snacks, but it turned out that the dishes were also top-notch. It seems that I made a profit today. If those three old men knew about it, they would definitely be jealous of me." The old man was very happy.
"The braised pig sewer I mentioned last time is really a masterpiece. I didn't lie to you. Granddaughter, when will you do it for your grandfather again?"
"I'll cook it for you in a few days. You can order whatever you want."
"Lele, remember to call me, otherwise...otherwise I will annoy your grandfather every day."
These two old men... I guess the other three are also greedy and love eating. As expected, birds of a feather flock together.
It was already afternoon when we returned to the house. The Duke of Laozhen was eating spicy fish balls and said: It’s not kind. They have imposed purchase restrictions again. I can eat dozens of them at a time. Also, these chestnuts and pine nuts are ready. Remember to notify me!
"Miss, there are many children outside who refuse to go home no matter how much I try to persuade them. They are clamoring for fish balls, but all the ones in the house are sold out, and there are still many people who haven't bought any. They nagged for a while before leaving."
Uncle Chen looked helpless. Ever since the snack business started in the house, more and more people came to the house every day. He could handle it on weekdays, but today... I really had no choice but to ask my lady.
Su Lele took a sip of hot tea and pondered for a while: "Bring them in." There were several baskets of chestnuts, and she planned to make some sugar-fried chestnuts. Children also like to eat the sweet and waxy texture.
Instruct the servants to wash the chestnuts and make a cross cut on each chestnut. After processing, put them into a pot and steam them for about a quarter of an hour. Then put a little oil in a large pot, stir-fry the chestnuts for a few times, then add the sugar, and continue to stir-fry until the chestnuts turn sugar color and the sugar begins to gradually solidify.
After the fragrant sugar-fried chestnuts were ready, Su Lele ordered his servants to pack a plate and take it to the side hall for the children to try.
After several children ate this new snack that they had never seen before, they stopped clamoring for fish balls. Each of them took a pack and went home happily. At the same time, Su Lele ordered Chen Dali to send a large bag of chestnuts to each of his grandfather's old friends' houses for them to try.
Everyone in the house was given a packet, and everyone fell in love with the soft, glutinous and sweet sugar-fried chestnuts.
Su Lele sat on the stone table and ate while thinking: I will also make some ice magic chestnuts to sell tomorrow. In modern times, she really likes to eat the ice magic chestnuts made by "Grain Shanghuang", which has the texture of ice cream.
The fish balls have received a good response, so it looks like we need to increase the amount. I just heard Chen Dali say: The Xu family brothers sent over 60 kilograms of sea fish today. This amount is not enough, at least 200 kilograms are needed.
"Uncle Chen, go to Xu Yijiang's house in Xicheng District and bring him to the house. I have something to discuss with him."
"Okay, Miss Second," Uncle Chen responded while eating fried chestnuts with sugar.
"Master, I heard from the servants of the Su Mansion that potato chips will no longer be sold from tomorrow, but today there is a new snack: fish balls. The quantity is not very large. When I went to the Su Mansion, they were all sold out."
Leng Feng looked at his master's face while reporting. It was early enough for him to go to Su Mansion today, but he was still a step late. He heard that Su Mansion's snacks had become famous in the capital.
Leng Yichen was not a greedy person, but Sufu's potato chips were very to his liking. Thinking that he would not be able to eat them anymore, he didn't say much, but it was a pity.
Leng Yichen won't be able to eat the new products these days. The previous case has not been closed yet. Tomorrow morning he and his guards will set off for Nanzhou Fucheng.
Two quarters of an hour later, Xu Yijiang followed Uncle Chen to the Su Mansion again.
"Miss Su, what do you want to see me for?" Xu Yijiang was worried that Miss Su would not be satisfied with the seafood delivered this morning.
"Brother Xu, I plan to buy 200 kilograms of sea fish every day. According to the amount delivered today, it is not enough." Su Lele said straight to the point.
"200 kilograms is very difficult based on the amount my second brother and I caught." Xu Yijiang had a headache and felt a little distressed. He also wanted to make more.
"I'll give you an idea. You can wholesale seafood. In addition to fishing, you can also purchase seafood from other fishermen and earn the price difference."
Xu Yijiang suddenly realized: "Yes, many fishermen in the county can't sell all the seafood they catch every day, and they often sell it at low prices. I buy from them regularly, and they will definitely be happy."
A fisherman in Hainan County generally sells marine fish at a price of 6 Wen per catty locally. He originally priced marine fish at 8 Wen per catty based on the price in Beijing. If he buys it from them regularly at 5 Wen per catty, they will be happy, and he can also get 1 catty. Earn 3 cents difference.
Miss Su is still awesome!
The next day, Su Lele stayed in bed again and woke up a little later. She was too tired from hiking yesterday and her feet were still a little sore.
"Second young lady, the old man just came to ask if you are awake." Qiu Yu said while dressing up her young lady.
Grandfather Su Dong was waiting for her to make salt-baked pine nuts. He just mentioned it yesterday and he kept it in mind.
At this time, the main hall of the Su Mansion was very lively. Su Dong, the Duke of Laozhen, the old Prime Minister, the old Taifu, and the old Taiwei all gathered together.
After Su Lele finished breakfast, she walked into the main hall and saw these five old men eating sugar-fried chestnuts, fish balls, and bragging.
"Lele, you're awake. Are those salt-baked pine nuts delicious?" the old lady asked doubtfully.
"Is the husk in the pine cone really edible?" The old prime minister didn't quite believe it. He just looked at the pine nuts peeled out of the pine cone. How much edible pulp is there in each small one?
"You old men talk so much nonsense. If you don't believe it, don't eat it later. Everything my granddaughter eats is delicious."
"I believe Lele." Old Master Zhenguo said hurriedly.
We didn't say we didn't believe it, we were just curious and asked. You see you are so anxious...
"I'm going to the dining room to make some for you to try. I guarantee you will have endless aftertaste after eating it!" Su Lele said and moved to the dining room.
The dining room has been very busy recently, with three groups of people each making fruit peel, fish eggs, and sugar-fried chestnuts.
The mansion has just bought a few servants, otherwise it would be short of manpower.
"Aunt Guan, I asked Qiu Yu to tell you to steam some chestnuts. Are they all ready?" Su Lele wanted to eat the ice magic chestnuts.
"it is done."
After instructing Aunt Guan to put the chestnuts in the cold storage, Su Lele began to fry the pine nuts. Be sure to control the heat, otherwise the taste will be greatly affected.
An hour later, two flavors were prepared: original pine nuts and salt-baked pine nuts. The two flavors added up to about 20 kilograms.
"Fragrant, this salty pine nut, salty aroma and pine aroma blend together, the taste is wonderful but not greasy."
"The original flavor is also delicious. The pine nuts have a unique pine flavor and leave a lingering aroma in your mouth."
"These frozen chestnuts have a sweet and glutinous taste, which is different from the sugar-fried chestnuts."
Everyone gathered in the main hall and praised it while eating.
When the old men returned home, Su Lele did not forget to pack them salt-baked pine nuts, original pine nuts, ice magic chestnuts... saying that they would take them back to their families to try.
But a few old men wanted to hide it privately and eat alone.
