NFBE Chapter 196 The host and guest enjoy themselves
Chapter 196 The host and guest enjoy themselves
When he first arrived in Los Angeles, he hosted a banquet for the officials of the city.
Just the first course.
It makes people have endless aftertaste and look forward to it unconsciously.
The calm Censor Li looked at the whole audience and thought, this is the atmosphere in officialdom. In order to curry favor with the officials, they have to learn to perform without props.
It’s not like he hasn’t eaten Yuncheng’s food before, is it really that exaggerated?
We have to rectify this, we have to rectify this.
Write a memorial when you get back.
Then he took a sip of the soup slowly. The county lord had made a contribution, so the soup could not be wasted.
Then he drank the soup in silence, not wanting to waste it.
After drinking the soup, he smacked his lips and decided to submit a petition after the sanitary conditions in Los Angeles improved. He didn’t want to stay here for now…
Usually there are singing and dancing performances at banquets, but Li Jiaojiao didn’t have that in mind. Today she just wanted to make the officials and dignitaries in Los Angeles eat and drink happily.
So the following dishes were not served one by one.
As long as the dishes are ready in the kitchen, they are all served, and there are oil candles under the hot dishes and ice under the cold dishes...
In a fish feast, the first thing to be served is naturally the fish.
Braised fish: fresh fish is the main ingredient, stewed with onion, ginger, garlic and seasonings. It has a bright red color and a strong and fragrant flavor.
Steamed fish: Fish is the main ingredient, and it is steamed with seasonings such as onion, ginger, and cooking wine to preserve the original flavor of the fish.
Sweet and Sour Fish: Cut the fish into pieces, fry until golden brown, and drizzle with sweet and sour sauce. It tastes sweet and sour.
Braised fish: the fish is tender and the soup is rich.
Home-cooked fish stew: Add various vegetables and seasonings and stew into a nutritious fish soup.
Sauerkraut fish: fish cooked with sauerkraut, sour and spicy, appetizing.
Raw marinated fish: served with raw marinated dipping sauce to keep the fish meat's original tenderness.
Grilled fish: Fish is paired with various seasonings and vegetables and cooked by grilling, which has a unique taste.
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The person serving the dishes was a waiter from Wangquelou, who would announce the name of each dish when it was served.
Exquisite dishes were placed in front of everyone, which really made everyone understand what a fish banquet was.
Minister Lin didn't even bother to look up. Every time a dish was served, he would definitely taste it first. He was very busy.
Censor Li didn't say much and concentrated on eating. He ate in an elegant manner, chewing slowly and occasionally closing his eyes.
Lu Liang sat at the top, and no matter which direction his eyes went, he could always see Li Jiaojiao. He only tasted a little of each dish, but there was always a smile on the corner of his lips.
Xie Xiao put his folding fan aside, turned his head to look at Li Jiaojiao next to him, curled his lips and smiled, his eyes full of surprise: "Jiaojiao, there are only dishes, no wine?"
Li Jiaojiao put down her chopsticks and looked back at Xie Xiao. After noticing the gaze from above, she turned her gaze back to the person above her, "Of course there is."
Li Jiaojiao clapped her hands twice, and Su Xin outside immediately brought people to bring up the wine jugs that had been packed.
The bottle contained ice-cold beer.
She even added a drop of spiritual spring water into the barrel. It can be said that she did her best to open up the beer market...
She poured herself a glass first, then stood up and raised her glass to everyone, "Thank you all for coming today. I'll drink first as a sign of respect. My Lords, please."
"You are too polite, my lady. It is our blessing to be entertained by you today. We toast you..." Everyone stood up and responded.
Several nobles at the top stood up, and the people below no longer cared what the yellow and bubbly substance that came out of the icy-cold wine jug was.
Anyway, I can't be poisoned to death, so I drink it up.
Everyone closed their eyes, looked up, and did it.
When the wine in the glass first enters your mouth, the cold temperature quickly spreads throughout your entire mouth, bringing a refreshing and invigorating feeling.
The slight irritation in the mouth should be the bubbles I saw bursting in my mouth. It is a magical experience.
Next comes the taste of the wine, which is a bit bitter and a bit sweet, with a unique taste of bitterness and sweetness that is a bit intoxicating.
It is not as spicy as imagined. After the taste of the wine itself, there are bubbles stimulating the mouth. It should be chilled, which makes people feel more refreshed and pleasant.
Even the final aftertaste is cool and refreshing, making people feel comfortable and satisfied.
"Good wine!" This time it was Xie Xiao who spoke.
"I love wine all my life and I also make wine. I have quite a few collections in my house, but I have never heard of such a good wine." Xie Xiao poured himself another glass, held the glass lightly with his slender fingers, and looked at it carefully.
"Your Majesty, thank you for your praise. This is the first time this wine has been released, so it's normal that you haven't heard of it." Li Jiaojiao drank the wine in front of her and continued, "This wine is called beer. It will be sold in Wangque Tower in various places in the future. If you like it, I'll give you a discount."
"In that case, thank you very much, Princess." Xie Xiao raised his glass and toasted Li Jiaojiao from afar.
When Lu Ying, who was sitting at the table, heard what Li Jiaojiao said, he lowered his eyes and smiled, then drank up the wine in the cup in his hand.
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The fish was served, the wine was served, and then came the shellfish, crabs and crayfish.
Steamed oysters and scallops with garlic: Steaming with garlic can preserve the original flavor of the shellfish to the greatest extent, and the aroma of garlic can also add flavor to the shellfish.
Cold clams: Mix clams with seasonings such as shallots, sesame oil, and salt. This will keep the clams fresh and tender.
Grilled scallops and grilled oysters: During the grilling process, the meat of the shellfish becomes firmer and more elastic, and paired with vermicelli, garlic and sauces, it creates a unique flavor.
Marinating: Add cooking wine, salt, ginger, onion and other seasonings to allow the shellfish to absorb the flavor of the seasonings during the marinating process to form a unique flavor.
When this wave of shellfish arrived on the table, everyone from top to bottom widened their eyes.
This... there is actually such a way to eat it?
"County Lady, this?..." The always gentle Li Yushi didn't know how to pick up his chopsticks and looked to Li Jiaojiao for help.
He believed in the county lady, but he didn't know how to eat it.
Everyone in the hall didn't know what to eat, and at this moment they all followed Li Yushi's gaze and looked at Li Jiaojiao.
Li Jiaojiao: …
It's so embarrassing. So many people watching a beautiful girl eating oysters. I feel a little shy.
Taking a deep breath, Li Jiaojiao picked up a roasted garlic oyster in front of her and said, "Master Li, watch this."
She smiled generously, holding the shell in her left hand and the chopsticks in her right hand. She stirred the shell gently with the chopsticks, and a whole oyster came out of the shell and was placed in a small plate beside her.
"This oyster is grilled in its own shell, which can retain the freshness and juice of the oyster to the greatest extent. Your Excellency, please try it."
"Thank you, Princess. Of course I have to try it." Censor Li followed suit and put a whole oyster directly into his mouth. "Hmm... delicious, salty and fragrant..."
The others immediately took action upon seeing this. Since they sat down, every dish served was really delicious, making people want to swallow their tongues.
It’s a good thing that we have a separate dining system. If everyone sat at one table, it would have been really ugly to fight over the food.
Everyone ate oysters, scallops, and raw marinated food. The portions were too small. They only gave one large one and two small ones...
Not enough to eat.
But no one asked for more dishes. Everyone knew the standard of a banquet, which was that one could not eat enough. Moreover, today's banquet already exceeded the standard. The quantity was small, but there were many of them, and it seemed that there would be more to come.
Everyone was eating and drinking. I didn't feel the beer at first, but when I finished it, the waiter immediately refilled it. As I drank more, I got drunk.
Then we need some side dishes, and at this time, the spicy crabs and crayfish came up.
Several per person...
The alcohol made the bears bolder, and perhaps their appetites had been whetted, so everyone followed Li Jiaojiao in picking up even the crayfish that no one had ever eaten before, leaving their hands covered in grease...
But don’t say it, hey, don’t say it, it’s delicious!
Unforgettable!