Opening a Tavern in the Tang Dynasty

The evening glow shines on Zuixian Tower, casting a layer of warm light on it.

The Yuyu family was busy in the building. Xiaoyu stretched and said to Yuyu, who was wiping the tables and chairs, "Yuyu, let's have something delicious tonight. We've been busy all day."

Yuyu's eyes lit up: "Mom, what should we eat?"

At this time, Li Hao came out from the kitchen and said with a smile, "How about fish? I just saw in the backyard that the fish delivered today is very fresh. Let Chef Mi cook it for us."

Chef Mi heard this from the kitchen and poked his head out: "Okay, a few fish will be enough for us. I'll go prepare some and braise the fish and steam it. I guarantee you'll enjoy it."

Yuyu clapped her hands and cheered, "Great! Chef Mi's fish is the best! I can't wait to try it."

Xiaoyu smiled and nodded: "Yes, we have been busy for so long, so we can have a good meal in the evening and rest well after eating."

Li Hao began to help clear the table and prepare the dishes, muttering, "We have to have a good meal tonight. This fish is sure to be delicious."

Chef Mi was busy in the kitchen. He cleaned the fish skillfully, cut a few times on the fish, and carefully marinated it with salt, cooking wine and other seasonings.

Yu Yu skipped to the kitchen and watched Chef Mi's actions curiously.

"Chef Mi, is there any special way to cook this braised fish?" Yu Yu asked, blinking her big eyes.

Chef Mi smiled and said, "That's a lot of work. The fish needs to be fried until both sides are golden brown, so that the skin is crispy on the outside and the meat is tender on the inside."

As he spoke, he poured oil into the pot, and when the oil was hot, he gently put the fish in.

Suddenly, a "sizzling" sound was heard in the pot, and the fish in the pot gradually turned golden.

Chef Mi continued, "After frying, sauté onions, ginger, and garlic until fragrant, then add the special sauce and stir-fry until the flavor comes out."

As he spoke, he worked methodically, and soon the kitchen was filled with rich aroma.

Yuyu sniffed, her face full of intoxication. "Wow, it smells so good! Chef Mi, you're amazing! I can imagine how delicious this fish will taste. The skin must be charred and crispy, and the fish meat inside is soft and tender, and full of sauce."

Chef Mi laughed heartily: "Little greedy cat, just wait and eat. There will be steamed fish later."

Under the careful cooking of Chef Mi, the braised fish gradually came out of the pot. The bright red color and tempting aroma filled the entire Zuixianlou with the taste of happiness.

Li Hao shouted happily, "Here we go, braised fish and steamed fish."

He carefully brought two plates of fish to the table. The fish on the plates looked like exquisite works of art.

The braised fish is bright red in color, and the rich sauce wraps around the fish, just like putting a gorgeous red robe on the fish.

The fish skin was slightly charred, giving off an attractive sheen.

The aroma that emanates is a perfect fusion of spices and fish, with the mellowness of star anise, the sweetness of cinnamon, and the richness of onion, ginger, and garlic, all intertwined to whet your appetite.

Steamed fish presents a simple and elegant beauty. The fish body is as white as jade, and the green onions and red peppers dotted on it are like jade and rubies, complementing each other.

The fish soup in the dish is clear with a slight yellowish hue, which represents the umami flavor of the fish itself. The steaming hot air rises with the most original fish aroma.

Yuyu clapped her hands excitedly: "Wow, it's so beautiful! This fish looks so delicious."

She picked up the chopsticks, stared at the fish, and couldn't wait to taste it.

Xiaoyu smiled and said, "Chef Mi's cooking skills are really amazing. He always surprises us."

Chef Mi walked out of the kitchen, wiped his hands, his face beaming with pride. "Try it! This braised fish has a crispy skin and the meat is tender and juicy. The sauce is my own secret recipe. Steamed fish is the original flavor that best reflects the freshness of the fish."

Li Hao couldn't help himself any longer. He picked up a piece of braised fish and put it in his mouth, chewing it with satisfaction: "Mm, it's delicious. The taste is amazing!"

Yuyu swallowed the delicious fish meat in his mouth, and suddenly his eyes lit up. He looked at Chef Mi and said, "Chef Mi, you are the most special person here. You were sent by the system."

"We're the only ones here now. I really want to know when you can upgrade. Will you be able to make more delicious food for us after the upgrade?"

Li Hao also raised his head, his face full of anticipation: "Yes, Chef Mi, if you level up, maybe you can create a brand new fish dish."

Xiaoyu looked at Chef Mi with a smile, and there was a glint of curiosity in her eyes.

Chef Mi wiped his hands and replied with a smile, "As for upgrading, it requires meeting certain special conditions. Perhaps it's creating a new dish that will amaze everyone, or perhaps it's collecting some special ingredients."

"But don't worry, I'm also looking forward to the upgrade, and I will definitely bring you more surprises then."

After hearing what Chef Mi said, Yuyu smiled and nodded, saying, "Is that so? Then let's not think about that for now and continue eating. The braised fish and steamed fish can't be left to cool down, otherwise they won't taste as good."

As she spoke, she picked up another piece of steamed fish and put it into her mouth, savoring the tenderness of the fish meat, her face full of satisfaction.

Li Hao also agreed and started eating the braised fish in big mouthfuls. He said vaguely while eating, "Hmm, let's eat it first. This fish is so delicious. Every time I eat it, I feel like I can never get enough."

Xiaoyu watched the two children eat happily and picked up her chopsticks as well, saying with a smile, "That's right, we should eat more of this delicious fish. It's so relaxing to have our family together, enjoying this delicious meal."

Xiaoyu put down her bowl and chopsticks, looked at Yuyu and said, "We can pick a few of the freshest ones and keep them in the water tank in the backyard. We can eat them whenever we want."

"As for the leftover fish, it's also good to make it into cured fish or dried fish. It can be stored for a long time."

Yuyu's eyes sparkled as she said, "Yes, mother. We can prepare the fish properly and add more spices when we make the cured fish. It will definitely taste especially delicious. When we dry the fish, I will arrange them neatly, like little soldiers."

Li Hao also nodded in agreement: "That's right, this way we will have fish to eat in the winter. The cured fish and dried fish can be used to make soups and stir-fries, and they will definitely taste good."

After finishing his meal, Yu Yu stood up and walked to the side to collect the leftover fish bones.

She smiled and said to Li Hao, "Brother, let's feed these bones to the cats and dogs. They must be craving them."

Li Hao responded and walked over. The cats and dogs he usually raised immediately surrounded them as soon as they saw them.

Cats and dogs wagged their tails, making "woof" and "meow" sounds, and stared at the bones in their hands.

The Husky pushed aside the other dogs and came over.