Era: 1979 From mountain man to richest man

Chapter 76: Braised soft-shelled turtle, self-recommendation, shocking everyone
Master Chen has been working in this unit for more than ten years. Faced with Kong Fan's anger, he didn't panic.

You can't fire yourself, the most you can do is get scolded.

He smacked his lips and said:

"To be honest, I'm really not good at roasting turtles."

"But if you really can't help it, I can give it a try."

"It doesn't matter how good it is when cooked, but it can definitely be eaten. For most people, it's not a big problem."

"What do you mean it's not a big problem and you can definitely eat it?" Kong Fan was a little angry. The attitude of the chef in the cafeteria made him very unhappy. He patted the chopping board and said:

"They still have less than one bite for you to eat?"

"Do you think the other party is an ordinary person? What I want is quality!"

Master Chen simply shows off:
"Then I really can't guarantee that."

"Master Chen, what's your attitude?" Kong Fan was so angry that he didn't expect that things would go wrong here.

Master Chen glanced at Kong Fan's dark face and muttered:
"I admit that I was a bit embarrassed before, but Secretary Kong didn't say that he would definitely get the turtle, right?"

"If you say you can definitely get turtles, I will definitely help you contact other chefs directly."

"You can't blame me entirely for this, right?"

When Kong Fan heard his excuse, he didn't know what to say for a while.

Chef Chen does have some skills, but what he specializes in are the ones he usually makes.

Dishes like turtle are less likely to be served in this era than dog meat.

And most of the time it is stewed, and there are really not many ways to braise it.

However, this guy had previously patted his chest and promised that it would be fine, but now he said he was not very good at it.

He didn't even have a chance to react.

Now, even if he goes to another unit for secondment, he may not be able to cook this dish.

At this moment, the helper who handled the ingredients came over and asked the chef:

"Master Chen, the turtle has been killed!"

"Are you doing it now?"

Master Chen looked at Kong Fan:

"Secretary Kong, I think it's up to you to decide this matter! Whether you want me to do it or find another way, you are the leader, you make the decision!"

"..." Kong Fan was speechless.

I know you can't do it well, but I still let you do it?

In the end, you won't be blamed for it!

At this time, Song Chaoyang could also see that Master Chen was definitely a veteran.

The reason he didn't say it in advance was that he didn't want anyone else to come to the kitchen.

In that case, if there is a first time, there will be a second time.

His position was in jeopardy.

The chef of a unit is basically nailed down.

As long as there are no big problems, you can work until you retire.

He is the local king of this kitchen, and sometimes the leader has to beg him.

You can also tell something about Master Chen's attitude. He should be treated very well on weekdays.

Father Kong Yun should be quite polite to him.

Otherwise he would not dare to do this.

Everyone has their own calculations, and so does Master Chen.

But no one expected that anyone would cook this dish.

Song Chaoyang didn't mind helping Kong Yun's father. The other party gave him a hundred yuan. As he happened to be good at it, he simply sold him a favor.

Just do it.

"How about I give it a try?" Song Chaoyang said at this time.

"Huh?" As soon as these words came out, the eyes of the two people who were still in a stalemate fell on him.

Master Chen was obviously a little surprised.

He had originally planned to make Kong Fan compromise and then just fool him.

As long as you don't make any serious problems with this dish, I believe that the leader will not have any problems eating it.

But Kong Fan's plan to impress the other party with this dish was about to abort.

Now I didn't expect that this kid suddenly collapsed.

But when he saw how young Song Chaoyang was, he immediately calmed down again.

However, Kong Fan asked excitedly:

"Xiao Song, can you cook turtles?"

"Yes." Song Chaoyang nodded, his answer was simple without any explanation.

This actually gave the two people around them a very confident feeling.

Master Chen frowned and asked Song Chaoyang:
"Comrade, what's your level as a chef? What kind of cuisine do you cook?"

Facing his question, Song Chaoyang still answered calmly:

"I don't have a chef's license, but it's no problem to cook a turtle."

"And braised turtle is a dish found in several cuisines, but the method is different."

In the era of information explosion in the previous life, all the recipes that were considered secrets in this era were published countless times on the Internet.

Song Chaoyang also liked making food in his previous life, so he did know a lot of ways to make it.

After he finished speaking, he turned his eyes to Kong Fan:

"I wonder which cuisine the guests we are hosting today plan to eat?"

Kong Fan was a little surprised:
"How many different types of braised turtle do you know?"

Song Chaoyang nodded and said:

“I know the authentic recipes of some cuisines, as well as the special recipes in our mountains.”

Seeing Song Chaoyang's confident look, Master Chen frowned and said to Song Chaoyang seriously:
"Comrade, don't brag. Today's reception is very important."

Song Chaoyang felt the chef's slight hostility and smiled at him and said:
"Master Chen, I can't compete with you in other dishes, but I know how to cook this turtle just right. If you don't believe it, you can watch me make it. Or for a turtle, you cook half and I cook half."

"Whoever makes it delicious will be served."

"..." When Master Chen heard Song Chaoyang's words, his hostility was half gone, as long as it wasn't a professional chef coming to fight for the occasion.

But why does this person make half a turtle, so it sounds a bit like fighting in a ring?

Kong Fan here heard Song Chaoyang's words and immediately made his decision without waiting for Master Chen's answer:
"Anyway, there is no other way now. Just follow Xiao Song's method. Each of you will do half of it."

"Really?" Master Chen looked at Kong Fan and said:

"Secretary Kong, this is no joke. He doesn't even have a chef's certificate. There's a good chance that he won't be as good as me when he makes it."

Kong Fan shook his head, but had no intention of going back on his word. He said:

"At least I dare to go up there!"

"..." Master Chen was speechless, but since the superiors had said so, he couldn't say anything more.

He didn't believe that Song Chaoyang's cooking could really compare to his.

I have a chef's certificate and have been a chef for decades.

Opposite him was just a young man whose hair hadn't even grown yet.

Even if you don't know much about it, it's not something that a layman can do.

Song Chaoyang here doesn't care what Master Chen thinks. As long as Father Kong Yun agrees, he can get started directly.

After asking the receptionist what kind of cuisine he wanted to eat, Song Chaoyang rolled up his sleeves, put on his apron, and got ready to start.

At this time, a staff member came over and told Kong Fan that the leader had already entered the box.

Kong Fan waved his hand and asked for the cold dishes to be served quickly.

I also take the time to cook other dishes.

After the preparations were made here, Song Chaoyang immediately got into work mode.

It is convenient to have people who specialize in handling ingredients in the kitchen here.

There are many processes that you don’t have to do yourself. There are many helpers in the kitchen, everyone has a clear division of labor, and the ingredients are very complete. Basically, those who cook only need to put on the stove.

At this moment, the soft-shelled turtle has had its membranes and internal organs butter removed, and cut into a large basin. Song Chaoyang directly selected half of the turtle pieces from the basin and took them away.

The other half was left to Master Chen who had not yet started.

Seeing Song Chaoyang taking action now, Master Chen also hurriedly took action.

However, while he was working, he was distracted and looked at Song Chaoyang, wanting to see what level this kid was.

At this moment, Song Chaoyang took the turtles, found a chopping board, took a knife, and began to change them into small pieces.

Although the turtle was cut into pieces, it was still a bit big for Song Chaoyang.

Too big chunks will affect the speed of serving.

Quickly change the knife.

Song Chaoyang then found an empty stove, put the soft-shelled turtle in cold water into a pot, and added white wine and white vinegar.

After the water boiled, he picked up a spoon and stirred up the foam.

This step is a key step in removing the fishy smell. Although it is a very common operation in later generations, few laymen would do it in this era.

Everyone tries to save firewood when cooking, but they don't do this.

Therefore, the step of blanching is also a process that distinguishes between amateurs and experts.

A glimpse of the leopard in the tube can be seen.

Master Chen couldn't help but become more vigilant after seeing Song Chaoyang's operation.

This guy is not a complete amateur!

After Song Chaoyang cleaned up the scum, he took out the turtle pieces and drained them.

Then I specially found camellia oil.

The trick of using camellia oil was also learned by Song Chaoyang in his previous life. This oil can increase the fragrance of soft-shelled turtle while removing its remaining earthy smell.

Then he found sliced ​​pork belly, put it into the pot and stir-fried until the aroma came out.

When the meat starts to release oil, add the blanched soft-shell turtle pieces just now.

The lard mixed with the aroma of camellia oil wraps the turtle pieces, and bursts of aroma are revealed during the stir-frying.

When Master Chen saw this scene, he immediately poured out the rapeseed oil that had been poured into the pot.

He also asked someone to bring camellia oil, and he saw that camellia oil was the key.

But to avoid others saying that he copied Song Chaoyang's, he didn't use pork belly. He directly put a spoonful of lard in it, mixed it with camellia oil, and then started frying the soft-shelled turtle.

Song Chaoyang didn't even pay attention to Master Chen who was standing beside him. When he fried the soft-shell turtle meat and became a little elastic and sticky, he added the sliced ​​ginger.

After stir-frying for a few times and the ginger flavor was mixed in, he added salt.

Then while frying, add glutinous rice wine and high-quality liquor.

As the white wine was added, blue flames erupted from the entire pot, and bursts of wine aroma filled the entire kitchen. The flames did not stop until all the wine was evaporated into the air by the high temperature.

At this moment, the turtle meat in the pot is fragrant.

Even other people around him couldn't help but stop what they were doing and look towards Song Chaoyang.

Kong Fan was even more stunned. He had some doubts before, but after Song Chaoyang's operation, the doubts in his heart suddenly disappeared.

This young man said he would do it, and he really did it!

Look at this smooth movement, there is no hesitation at all, it is obviously done many times.

And even before the dish is finished, the aroma is already making people salivate.

His saliva couldn't help but secrete.

I really can’t imagine how delicious it will be when I make it later.

At this time, Song Chaoyang asked the cook for some prepared soup stock, and made a large bowl and poured it all in.

Once it boils, transfer it back to another casserole.

While the casserole was stewing, Song Chaoyang cleaned the pot and poured in the camellia oil. After the oil temperature was high, in the afternoon, stir-fry the tempeh, wild pepper, pepper, and garlic until the aroma was released, and then poured them all in. In the casserole.

As Song Chaoyang poured in the stir-fried ingredients, he heard a "squeak" sound from the casserole and a line of white smoke rising into the sky.

The spicy smell suddenly filled the entire kitchen.

Many people feel like their stomachs are beginning to squirm.

Kong Fan couldn't help but wipe the corners of his mouth.

Even Master Chen, who was cooking, turned around with a look of astonishment on his face.

He originally thought that camellia oil was the key, but it turned out that there seemed to be a step that he didn't see.

At this time, Song Chaoyang increased the firepower and started firing.

The aroma is getting stronger and stronger.

When the fire in the pot was almost done, Song Chaoyang added chili powder, dark soy sauce, fermented glutinous rice, and raw camellia oil.

The fragrance has reached its peak at this time.

The hooked person couldn't help but swallow his saliva.

At this time, Song Chaoyang closed the lid of the casserole.

Then he took off his apron, turned around and said to Kong Fan with a smile:
"Secretary Kong, it's done."

"It's time to serve."

Only then did Kong Fan react and nodded quickly.

He greeted people and brought the braised turtle to the leadership box.

He said that he wanted to go with him.

There is no need to compare this dish with Master Chen's.

The aromas on both sides are not on the same level. Even if I am not a chef, I can still tell who is good and who is bad.

Just now, he was watching Song Chaoyang's smooth operations. Everyone was so absorbed in watching them that they didn't even pay attention to what Master Chen next door was doing.

Now that I saw his dish, there was no comparison with Song Chaoyang's.

Although he hasn't tasted it yet, Kong Fan is already very confident about this dish.

After leaving the kitchen with the dishes, Master Chen finally came back to his senses.

He originally wanted to ask if the food he cooked was good enough?
It's just that when the words came to my mouth, I suddenly felt a little redundant. Do I still need to ask?
The braised turtle I made myself is really not on the same level as others.

Everyone's eyes are sharp. It's obvious who's tastes better. There's no need to compete. Even if you force yourself into a competition, you're asking for trouble and embarrassment.

Fortunately, Song Chaoyang was not the same person, and he said that he would only do this one thing.

Otherwise, Master Chen would really be worried that he would go and attack Song Chaoyang.

"Young man is awesome! This Braised Turtle is indeed better than me." Master Chen also recognized the reality now. Since he can't compare, he must not be offended, so he simply cupped his hand towards Song Chaoyang and showed a smile.

Everyone carried the sedan chair, and Song Chaoyang immediately said with a smile:

"Master Chen praised me, and I can cook a few dishes, but I can't compare to you."

Master Chen is also a shrewd man, and he immediately climbed up the pole, hoping to build a relationship with Song Chaoyang.

He also saw that Song Chaoyang and Kong Fan should have some relationship.

He suddenly realized that Song Chaoyang was from Qingsong Bay.

Secretary Kong’s daughter is over there.

But then he was a little surprised. Although Song Chaoyang was handsome, he said he was a mountain man.

What can a mountain man have with the daughter of someone else’s secretary?

You can't have sex with two people, right?
Master Chen was curious but did not dare to ask any more questions.

Just when he wanted to find out what Song Chaoyang had just made, Kong Fan's secretary came to the kitchen.

He said to Song Chaoyang:
"Comrade Song Chaoyang, Secretary Kong wants you to come over."

Before Song Chaoyang could answer, Master Chen took the lead and asked:
"Is there something wrong with the food?"

The secretary shook his head and said:
"No, the leader is very satisfied and wants to meet the chef who made this dish."

Master Chen scratched his head in embarrassment when he heard this, and the last trace of luck in his heart was gone.

Song Chaoyang pretended not to hear and nodded to the secretary in agreement:
"Okay, I'll come right away."

Then the two of them went to a large private room next door.

As soon as he opened the door, before Kong Fan could introduce him, Song Chaoyang saw an unexpected acquaintance.

Chen Jiangtao, deputy section chief of the Provincial Supply and Marketing Cooperative, gave him his pen.

He is actually here too.

(End of this chapter)