Opening a Tavern in the Tang Dynasty

Xiaoyu said to Cheng Chumo and Qin Huaidao, "Each of you take a bucket of fish and ten frogs and go home to taste these fresh river fish with your families."

Cheng Chumo smiled and declined: "How can I say that? Most of these fish were caught by you."

Xiaoyu waved her hand: "Don't say that, if it weren't for your help, it wouldn't be so easy for us."

Qin Huaidao also smiled and nodded: "Then we won't be polite, you are blessed today."

Yu Yu was watching from the side and suddenly remembered something. He ran over and opened a small bucket which was filled with small fish and shrimps.

She said happily, "Let's get some small fish and shrimp for the cats and dogs. They were so well behaved yesterday, so they'll get a reward today too."

As he spoke, he caught some small fish and shrimps and put them in a few small plates, then called out to the cats and dogs.

When the Bichon Frise, Husky, Pomeranian, local dog and calico cat heard the sound, they all ran over.

They gathered around the plate and started eating happily, looking so cute.

In the tavern, Ah Fu and Ah Cai were busy sorting the fish, separating the big fish from the small fish, shrimps, and frogs.

Xiaoyu looked at the busy crowd and felt very relieved.

She thought that the tavern was full of fun every day because of these warm-hearted friends and these cute little animals.

After Cheng Chumo and Qin Huaidao took the fish home, the tavern was still bustling with activity.

Yu Yu was playing with cats and dogs in the yard. She was holding a small branch and teasing them.

The Husky ran around excitedly chasing the branch, while the Bichon Frise jumped around, trying to grab the branch.

The calico cat sat gracefully by, watching them play, occasionally stretching out its paws to swat the flying insects.

Pomeranians and local dogs chased each other in the yard, and their laughter echoed over the tavern.

Xiaoyu began to prepare to cook fish and fry small fish and shrimps. Yuyu looked at her curiously from the side, with excitement shining in her eyes.

Xiaoyu first came to the place where the fish were processed, picked up a fat grass carp, and rinsed it again under the faucet.

The fish was slippery in her hands, and its scales shimmered in the water, reflecting colorful light.

Yuyu couldn't help but come forward and said: "Mom, this fish is so beautiful, it must be delicious."

Xiaoyu smiled and nodded: "Of course not, you will know later."

Xiaoyu skillfully cut several cuts on the fish, and each cut was just right to make it easier for the fish to absorb the flavor.

Yuyu watched intently from the side, muttering, "Mom, you are so amazing."

Xiaoyu set the cut fish aside for later use, then looked at the pile of small fish and shrimps with a smile in her eyes: "These little guys are great ingredients for making delicious snacks."

Xiaoyu placed the small fish in a bamboo sieve to drain the water, and gently wrapped the small shrimps in clean gauze and pressed out excess water.

Yuyu also wanted to help and stretched out her hands to catch the fish, but Xiaoyu quickly stopped her: "Yuyu, this fish is slippery, don't hurt your hands."

After all the preparations were completed, Xiaoyu came to the wood stove.

She first poured some oil into the big pot. When the oil temperature gradually rose and ripples appeared on the surface of the oil, she gently placed the small fish along the edge of the pot.

As soon as the little fish is put into the pot, it makes a "hissing" sound, like a cheerful piece of music.

Yuyu clapped her hands excitedly: "Finally, we're starting to fry small fish and shrimps."

Xiaoyu took the long chopsticks and kept turning the fish over to ensure that they were heated evenly.

Li Hao walked into the kitchen, smelled the aroma and said, "This little fish will definitely smell delicious when fried. I can't wait."

Xiaoyu smiled and replied, "It will be ready soon. Please wait outside."

As the oil temperature continues to rise, the color of the fish gradually turns golden and an enticing aroma begins to fill the air.

Meanwhile, on another stove, a pot of water was boiling.

Xiaoyu carefully put the grass carp that she had prepared earlier into the pot, and added ginger slices, green onion segments, peppercorns and other seasonings.

As the water temperature rises, the fish soup begins to boil and white foam continues to emerge.

Ah Fu and Ah Cai also came to the kitchen. Ah Fu said, "The color of this fish soup is getting whiter and whiter. It must be very fresh."

Xiaoyu gently skimmed off the foam with a spoon, then covered the pot and said with a smile, "This fish is fresh, so the soup will definitely be good. Let's simmer it for a while longer to fully release the freshness of the fish."

After dealing with the small fish, Xiaoyu turned his attention to the small shrimps.

She heated up the oil again, this time making it heat up even faster. When the oil started to smoke slightly, Xiaoyu tossed the shrimp into the wok.

The small shrimps rolled in the hot oil in an instant, their originally transparent bodies quickly turned red, and the fragrance burst out instantly.

Xiaoyu quickly scooped out the fried shrimps with a colander and placed them on a plate lined with oil-absorbing paper. The golden and crispy shrimps looked mouth-watering.

At this time, the cooking fish soup has already emitted a rich and delicious aroma, and the fragrance wafts out from the kitchen and fills the entire tavern.

Ah Fu came over, smelling the aroma and said with a smile, "Xiao Yu, this fish soup smells fresh, it must be delicious."

Xiaoyu wiped the sweat from her forehead and replied with a smile: "Try it later. The fish is fresh, and the soup will definitely be good."

Xiaoyu continued to busy herself in front of the stove. She took out the fried fish and began to prepare side dishes for the fish soup.

She cut some tofu and mushrooms and prepared to add them to the fish soup later to make the taste more mellow and rich.

Yuyu looked on eagerly: "Mom, can I have some fish?"

Xiaoyu smiled and said, "Let's eat together later. It's still hot now."

Li Hao shouted outside: "It smells so good!"

Xiaoyu responded with a smile: "It's fast, don't worry."

The small fish and shrimp are out of the pot! The savory and salty flavor is like magic, instantly filling the air.

The small fish were fried until golden and crispy, and each one looked like it was wrapped in a layer of golden armor. The salty and fragrant taste had penetrated deeply into the fish meat.

When you bite the fish lightly, there is a "crunch" sound, and the salty fragrance explodes between your teeth, followed by the freshness of the fish. The two flavors are intertwined, making you unable to stop.

The small shrimps look like little red flames, emitting a charming luster.

They pack a lot of punch in their tiny bodies, and their savory, salty flavor is rich and mellow.

After entering the mouth, the perfect salty taste stimulates the taste buds, followed by the sweetness of the shrimp itself. The two are combined in an extremely wonderful way.

The savory, salty aroma was like a hook, drawing everyone in the tavern over.

Yuyu couldn't wait to reach out and pick up a small shrimp and put it in her mouth, her eyes smiling like crescent moons: "It's so delicious, Mom, this little shrimp is salty and fragrant, I can eat a lot more."

She gave some to the calico cat: "Come on, you eat too."

Everyone gathered around, ready to feast on this savory and delicious dish.