sbdcsierra Chapter 485 Meatball Platter
Chapter 485 Meatball Platter
Xu Anyang was persuaded by Xu Yiyi. Although he still had some doubts in his heart, he dared not slack off in his actions.
After giving the order, he quickly went down to the wine cellar below the stairs and opened the jars of rice wine that Xu Yiyi had brewed last month.
The crisp, mellow aroma of the liquor, mixed with a subtle sweetness of rice, immediately wafted out.
He carefully scooped out the rice wine with a long-handled bamboo scoop and divided it into clean and dried wine jugs, filling each jug to exactly seven-tenths full.
It looks generous without being too wasteful.
He placed the filled wine jug on a tray and delivered it to the table of the merchants in the front hall, where hot pots had already been lit and they were eagerly waiting.
"Dear guests, this is our homemade rice wine. Please enjoy it as is."
As soon as Xu Anyang put down the wine jug, the kitchen had already prepared the dishes they ordered.
The businessmen were eager to try the bubbling spicy broth when they heard this, and one of them casually poured himself a small cup.
The clear wine is poured into the glass, its aroma subtle and understated.
The wine is smooth and warm on the palate, with a delicate rice aroma and a mellow, sweet taste. It has almost none of the sourness or spiciness of ordinary cloudy wine. After swallowing, a sweet aftertaste lingers in the throat, and a warm feeling slowly rises from the stomach, just enough to dispel the chill brought from outside.
"Ok?"
The merchant's eyes lit up instantly, and his face revealed undisguised surprise.
He smacked his lips, savoring the taste for a moment, and then couldn't resist tilting his head back and taking another big gulp.
This time, the feeling was even more pronounced; the rice wine had just the right amount of mellow sweetness and warmth.
"Excellent wine!" he couldn't help but exclaim, then said to the others at the table, "This wine is brewed perfectly! It's sweet and refreshing, I never expected such a small shop to have such skill!"
Sihai smiled and placed the meatball platter on the table.
This place has cuttlefish balls, octopus balls, shrimp balls, scallop balls, abalone balls, snail balls, as well as mixed items like crab sticks, lobster balls, golden fish balls, sea urchin peaches, fish-wrapped eggs, and more.
The variety of products is extremely large.
Following closely behind were various vegetarian and meat dishes, but we didn't order any fresh seafood.
We've been at sea for over a month, and we're already tired of the food.
"Hey uncles, hot pot tastes even better with dipping sauce!"
He pointed to several small ceramic dishes on the table: "This is a garlic and sesame oil dish. Yunniang poured hot oil over the minced garlic. It's fragrant and tastes good with anything. It's not very spicy either."
"This is sesame paste, mixed with fermented bean curd sauce and chive blossoms. It's a bit thick and sticky, but it's so fragrant when coated on meat!"
“And this,” he pointed to a small, dark red bowl, “is my older sister’s special chili sauce dish, a little spicier than the hot pot base. Uncles who like spicy food can give it a try.”
"If you want it sour, we also have aged vinegar here, you can add it yourself."
Sihai's introduction was well-organized, and although his voice was young and unclear, he was able to explain the characteristics and uses of several common dipping sauces clearly.
The customer cooked a plate of extremely thinly sliced pork kidneys. They curled up and changed color after being briefly dipped in the boiling hot broth, and were quickly scooped out, dipped in the fragrant sesame sauce, and put into their mouths.
The pork loin slices are crisp and tender, with a rich, savory sauce, and cooked to perfection.
He couldn't help but sip the warm rice wine, the aroma of the wine blending with the spicy and savory flavors in his mouth, and he couldn't help but exclaim, "Delicious!"
The others also ate with great relish, their chopsticks almost never stopping.
The various round and bouncy meatballs float to the surface in the clear broth, and when you bite into them, you're filled with a sweet and savory flavor. Dipping them in chili sauce creates a completely different taste altogether.
"This is duck intestines?"
The customer picked it up with a puzzled look, then put it into the spicy pot without hesitation, quickly dipped it in and out, and then dipped it in a garlic oil sauce. It was spicy, numbing, and crispy.
The duck blood is smooth and flavorful, having absorbed all the broth.
Finally, add a few slices of sweet Chinese cabbage and flavorful frozen tofu to cleanse the palate and satisfy your cravings.
The five of them were so engrossed in eating that they didn't have time to talk.
This way of eating hot pot is truly novel. The soup base is authentic, the ingredients are fresh, the dipping sauce is the perfect finishing touch, and even the complimentary homemade rice wine is exceptional.
They only slowed down when the food on the table was almost gone.
"How was it?" One of the merchants breathed a sigh of relief, put down his chopsticks, and started drinking a little wine.
The group ate until they were sweating and felt completely refreshed.
"Delicious, this is really delicious."
……
"Yes, the wine is good too."
As they spoke, someone shook the wine jug, only to find it empty.
Someone suggested, "I'm not full yet, how about we order some more dishes?"
Everyone nodded in agreement. "Bring another pot of wine... no... two pots, I drink slowly, I can't keep up with you old guys."
As soon as he finished speaking, the group burst into laughter.
Then he called Xu Anyang over.
"How about we order some seafood? I heard from the table over there that the oysters are delicious?"
The others agreed, so they ordered two more servings of oysters, one serving of squid, and one serving of fish slices.
Do you have noodles?
Xu Anyang paused for a moment, "They mostly eat rice noodles here."
Fortunately, Fatty Wang is an excellent noodle maker.
"I think this soup is quite delicious. If you have noodles, please bring a bowl of noodles that have been kneaded."
Xu Anyang quickly wrote it down.
This clear broth is made by simmering pork bones and old hen, and it's really delicious.
……
Meanwhile, the restaurant's backyard was a bustling scene in stark contrast to the front.
The courtyard gate was suddenly pushed open, and it was Haisheng, one of Xu Yiyi's uncles, who was still carrying a strong smell of the sea. He stepped over the threshold and strode in.
Hai Sheng's voice boomed: "Where's Yi Yi? Is she here? The weather was good this time; we caught a whole boatload of sea snakes, they're really fat. Do you want some? I'll save them for you."
Upon hearing this, Lao Lu's eyes lit up instantly. Forgetting about building the wall, he leaned over the top and shouted down, "Yes, yes, yes... Sea snakes are great, very nutritious! Yi Yi, you should agree!"
Xu Yiyi came out of the kitchen after hearing the noise and immediately saw Lao Lu jumping up and down on the wall.
Hearing the noise on the third floor of his restaurant, Hong Gang slammed the window shut.
He called the servant in.
"Go...and tell the supplier to catch a boatload of sea snakes for me too..."
The servant was dumbfounded when he heard this. He glanced at Hong Gang cautiously, thinking that he had damaged his brain.
He timidly reminded them, "Boss, sea snakes are poisonous and difficult to handle. If we're not careful and a customer gets sick after eating them, our restaurant, which has worked so hard to build, will have to close down..."
Before he could finish speaking, the teacup fell to the ground with a crash.
The servant rubbed his head, which had been hit, and glared at Hong Gang with hostility.
"Am I the boss or are you the boss? I'll tell you what to do, so do it. As for the rest, you don't need to worry about it."
In his excitement, Hong Gang suddenly sat up from the couch, pulling on his sprained ankle.
His face turned deathly pale instantly, and then he threw another teacup at him.
The servant stopped trying to persuade him and silently walked out of the room.
On the other side, Haisheng continued, "Your place is quite particular, with many people and a small yard, making it difficult to clean. Here's what I'll do: I'll take the boat back to the island first, and have my wife and a few old buddies clean it up for you. They'll skin what needs to be skinned, remove the gallbladders, and cut it into sections. We'll bring it to town later, and I guarantee it'll be spotless."
Upon hearing this, Lao Lu became even more excited and quickly added, "Haisheng, and snake blood too! Remember to save the snake blood, store it in a clean wooden bucket, it's a good thing."
Hai Sheng waved his hand without turning his head to indicate that he understood.
Then he turned around and rushed out of the courtyard in a hurry, obviously eager to go back and deal with the boat snake for Xu Yiyi.