Siheyuan: Enemy spies are captured every time

As soon as they heard that Sha Zhu was going to take an exam, these two ran faster than anyone else.

After a while, we arrived at the canteen of a workshop.

There were huge crowds of people and the sound of gongs and drums. The canteen examination was the workers' favorite thing to watch, because it was related to their future meals.

The food at the Red Star Steel Rolling Mill is actually quite good. We can eat meat every few days. You have to know that some units don't have any meat all year round. The superiors encourage frugality, and some leaders in some departments have swollen feet because they haven't had meat for a long time.

One is the aftermath of the war, especially in the country, which suffered huge war damage, resulting in serious damage to productivity and shortage of material supplies.

Second, irrational allocation of resources has led to a shortage of supplies.

Third, in order to quickly achieve industrialization and compress agricultural accumulation, the rural areas have borne a heavy burden.

Fourth, a series of natural disasters followed one after another, food production dropped sharply, and serious food shortages occurred.

There are other factors. I discussed all of them with Uncle Cheng last time. I wonder how much they can change? For the time being, this is not something Hua Chengyu should be concerned about.

Today he was more concerned about how Sha Zhu passed the seventh-level cook exam.

You know, in the original drama, Sha Zhu was an eighth-level cook until the end, even though he later became the director of a canteen.

His work grade has not changed. Logically speaking, Sha Zhu should have at least the level of a sixth-level cook, which is equivalent to a fourth-level worker. Some people said that it was Yi Zhonghai's doing, but I don't know if it's true.

Of course, this is also the reason why workers were no longer rated after 69. How could such a good system be stopped just like that?

The flower idiom indicates some misunderstanding.

"The cook grade test begins now!" The factory office staff shouted, "Now, please ask Comrade He Yuzhu to cook a dish according to the recipe. Comrade He Yuzhu, formerly a Grade 8 cook in the First Workshop and First Canteen, is now a Grade 9 cook. The test begins now."

Sha Zhu took the name of the dish, took a quick look, and frowned. What kind of dish is this? Why haven't I seen it before?

He is good at Sichuan cuisine and Tan cuisine.

Sichuan cuisine, as one of the four major cuisines, is famous for its unique spicy taste and rich cooking techniques. The raw materials are mainly wild delicacies, aquatic products, vegetables and fruits in the Sichuan and Chongqing areas, and the seasonings are mainly Sichuan sugar, pepper, chili, fermented bean curd and fermented bean curd.

There are 40 cooking techniques for Sichuan cuisine, including frying, stir-frying, deep-frying, etc. The flavors are spicy, fishy, ​​and strange.

Tan's cuisine is a kind of official cuisine, a special flavor that combines Cantonese cuisine and Beijing and Shandong cuisine. It is famous for its dry food preparation and cooking of shark's fin, abalone, sea cucumber and tripe. Tan's cuisine is characterized by its salty and sweet taste, suitable for both the north and the south. The seasoning is original, and the cooking time is sufficient and the ingredients are generous, making the dishes soft and tender.......

But the three dishes at the moment, the first one is Mao tofu, the second one is Braised pork with preserved vegetables, and the third one is pickled vegetable soup.

The ingredients are simple and available in the kitchen!

But, what kind of cuisine is this? I have never heard of it.

He turned to look at Yi Zhonghai. Last night, he had discussed with Yi Zhonghai and asked Yi Zhonghai to help find the canteen director to let him cook the Sichuan cuisine that he was good at.

"Comrade He Yuzhu, please start!" said a factory office staff member impatiently.

This was the factory director's instruction that He Yuzhu couldn't get past, so it's not his fault.

As for why He Yuzhu had to be made difficult, how could he, a small clerk, know?

"I'll start now, I'll start now." Sha Zhu had no choice but to go for it. He first cut the tofu into small pieces, blanch it in boiling water and set it aside. Then he heated the pan with cold oil, put in the scallions, ginger and garlic and stir-fry until fragrant, then added the minced meat and stir-fry until it changes color.

Add bean paste and appropriate amount of water, bring to a boil, then add tofu cubes and simmer for about 5 minutes.

Then add appropriate amounts of salt, sugar and MSG, sprinkle in a little pepper powder and chili powder, finally drizzle in a little sesame oil and sprinkle with chopped green onions.

Is this Mao tofu?

What is this idiot thinking? This is clearly the recipe for Mapo Tofu, which is completely different from Mao Tofu.

To make edamame, blanch the edamame and set aside, then cut the tofu into small pieces, slice the mushrooms, and mince the onions, ginger and garlic. Then heat the pan with cold oil, add the onions, ginger and garlic and stir-fry until fragrant, then add the mushrooms and stir-fry until fragrant.

Add edamame and appropriate amount of water, bring to a boil, then add tofu cubes and simmer for about 8-10 minutes. Finally, add appropriate amount of salt, chicken essence and pepper to season.

Finally, sprinkle with a little chopped green onion.

It’s not complicated, it’s just a home-cooked dish among micro-vegetables. Although Hua Chengyu’s hands-on ability is not good, he is very strong in theory.

Someone must be playing a prank on him. Hua Chengyu saw Yi Zhonghai in the crowd, only to see Yi Zhonghai looking at Sha Zhu with a smile.

"The first dish, Mao tofu, is prepared by Comrade He Yuzhu. Please review it, judges." The factory office staff brought the dish over.

"This is not Mao tofu, it's clearly Mapo tofu!" said a leader.

"The assessment is about Mao tofu, why did He Yuzhu serve Mapo tofu? I can't eat spicy food." Another examiner shook his head in disgust.

"I can't eat spicy food either!"

"I can eat it. Let me try it!" The last examiner picked up the Mapo Tofu, took a bite and found it tasted very good. This silly Zhu must have learned the essence of Sichuan cuisine.

It was spicy, numbing and fragrant, just like the taste of a hotel chef. Unfortunately, it was far from the test results.

"Okay, time is up. Leaders, what do you think of Comrade He Yuzhu's hairy tofu?" asked the factory office staff.

"Fail!"

"Fail!"

"Fail!"

"Fail!" Only the last examiner hesitated for a moment, but still gave a decision of "Fail".

"The results are out. Comrade He Yuzhu did not prepare the first dish according to the requirements, so the first dish failed the rating. Comrade He Yuzhu, do you want to continue?" asked the factory office staff.

"Go on!" He Yuzhu was a little nervous. What did the factory mean?

He didn't know that when it came to suppressing Sha Zhu, Yi Zhonghai and Director Yang and others had the same interests. The big boss liked Sichuan cuisine, and He Yuzhu studied Sichuan cuisine, which was just what the big boss liked.

Director Yang did not allow Sha Zhu to be promoted because he was afraid that Sha Zhu would run away after realizing his own abilities.

Yi Zhonghai wants Sha Zhu to live around the poverty line and not be able to find a wife to take care of him in his old age. Otherwise, Sha Zhu will definitely have other ideas after he becomes rich.

In Yi Zhonghai's eyes, Sha Zhu and Qin Huairu are the two people he has chosen for his retirement. Qin Huairu is now showing signs of escaping from his control, but Sha Zhu cannot have that happen.

The second dish is pork with preserved vegetables.

This dish is available in many places across the country, and it is found in almost all eight major cuisines. Sha Zhu felt that he had it all figured out.

He first cut the pork belly into thick slices, blanch it in boiling water and set aside, then heated the pan with cold oil, added onions, ginger and garlic and stir-fried them until fragrant, then added pickled mustard greens and stir-fried until fragrant.

Pour the fried preserved vegetables into the bottom of the pot, add the blanched pork belly slices, and then add appropriate amounts of cooking wine, soy sauce and sugar.

Add appropriate amount of water, cover the pot, and simmer on low heat for 40 minutes until the meat is tender.

Finally, collect the sauce and let the meat slices be evenly coated with the sauce. However, this sauce is the spicy oil in Sichuan cuisine.

"Fail!"

"Fail!"

"Fail!"

"Fail!"

All four examiners gave a unanimous "fail" answer.

"Why?" Sha Zhu was irritated. What's wrong with these four people? He has already used all his skills, which is his highest level.

Is this a state banquet?

Sha Zhu threw the shovel into the pot and asked loudly.

"Comrade He Yuzhu, you didn't follow the test questions, and you think you're right? The first dish is Mao tofu, but you made it Mapo tofu. What do you mean? Are you bullying us because we can't eat spicy food?" An examiner couldn't sit still anymore.

He Yuzhu is just playing tricks on them.

He is from Lushang and likes to eat sweets or light food.

"What is hairy tofu? I've never heard of it. Besides, how would I know if you can eat spicy food? You didn't tell me." Sha Zhu said with his neck stiff.

"Ha! Are we wrong? The chef cooks without asking the customer about their taste first?" Another examiner sneered, "A chef like you can get a promotion?"

"For the second dish, Comrade He Yuzhu, preserved vegetable and pork with preserved vegetables is a home-cooked dish that is eaten all over the country. Why don't you ask us about our tastes in advance?" asked the last examiner.

You know, not understanding the customers' tastes is a big taboo. How can a chef make such a mistake?

"Then did you tell me your taste?" Sha Zhu felt aggrieved. This test was aimed at him. How could he, a Sichuan chef, make hairy tofu?

"Okay, let's not argue anymore. The result of this exam is failure!" said the factory office staff.

"It's just that, as if I'm that precious!" Sha Zhu pushed the pot hard, and the pots and pans fell to the ground, and many of them were broken.

"He Yuzhu, I warn you, you are deliberately destroying public property!" said a factory office staff member.

"Hmph, you guys are just trying to make fun of me. When I started my apprenticeship in Fengze Garden, everyone said a word of thanks!" Sha Zhu said nonchalantly.

Factory office staff: "He Yuzhu, what's your attitude? You deliberately destroyed public property, and you still think you're right?"

Sha Zhu: "What do you mean by intentional destruction of public property? I won't do it anymore. What can you do to me?"

The factory office staff said: "This is not up to you. This person is deliberately destroying public property and disrupting the assessment site. Please arrest him and deal with him according to the regulations."

"Don't worry, Officer Yang!" Two security officers stepped forward and restrained Sha Zhu.

A trace of anxiety flashed in Yi Zhonghai's eyes. This Sha Zhu really speaks without thinking. How could he say that he quits in public?

If someone hears it carefully, for example, Hua Chengyu, yes, I seemed to have seen Hua Chengyu just now, how could this be tolerated?

He talked back to the examiner and deliberately damaged public property. Not only did he not repent afterwards, but he also said he would quit. If the case is taken to a serious level, would he be fired directly?

That idiot Zhu's life is ruined.

Can an employee who has been fired from his job still find a job?

Don't think you can find a job just because you are a chef. Let me tell you, forget it. Now everything is public-private partnership. There are no private enterprises. You need a file wherever you go, and no unit will accept you.

As for Sha Zhu taking private jobs?

How many orders can you take in a month? Three or five orders at most. Most of the time, the boss doesn't pay, just food. The more generous ones give three or five yuan.

If he lost his job, Sha Zhu wouldn't be able to support himself, let alone provide for himself in his old age. For a moment, all kinds of thoughts flashed through Yi Zhonghai's mind.

No, Shazhu’s job must be kept!

On the other hand, Hua Chengyu really admired Sha Zhu's courage. He dared to take action directly at the assessment site. Was it Liang Jingru who gave him the courage? He was really not afraid of big trouble.

Xu Damao next to him had a gleam in his eyes. This silly Zhu was probably in big trouble. Hehe, it would be best if he could be fired.

The factory office staff asked the canteen to clean up quickly. The next person to be assessed was Liu Lan. Liu Lan was from Wei Province, which is adjacent to Zhejiang Province, so the tastes there are not much different.

These examiners were all from Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Lu areas, and had similar tastes. Liu Lan passed the assessment smoothly and was promoted from a ninth-level cook to an eighth-level cook, plus the foreman's salary, which was 37.5 yuan.

The last kitchen helper was also promoted from an apprentice to a regular employee.

However, these will only take effect after the factory-wide assessment is completed and a week of public announcement.