Opening a Tavern in the Tang Dynasty

Because there were many diners, Yu Yu's family became busy.

Yuyu flattens the dough and wraps it with some meat and vegetables: "Beautiful wontons"

The plate next to her was soon filled with wrapped wontons: "These wontons should be enough, considering how many diners are in the restaurant."

Li Hao spread the dumpling wrapper on the palm of his hand, scooped a spoonful of filling in the middle, and then carefully pinched the edges.

He wrapped each dumpling tightly: "There are so many diners in the store, let's make some more."

Xiaoyu watched the water in the pot gradually boil, and carefully put the wontons and dumplings into the pot one by one, stirring them with a spoon.

The water in the pot kept boiling, steaming, and filled with the aroma of food: "Yuyu, you don't need to wrap the wontons anymore. Take out some steamed buns and steamed buns from the space and greet the diners."

Yuyu quickly put down the wontons and said, "Okay."

After all the diners left, Yuyu counted the copper coins with a smile: "One copper coin, two copper coins... so many copper coins"

Xiaoyu walked over and said, "Okay, okay, let's cook some wontons for dinner first. There should be more people in the pub tomorrow."

“Chew, chew, chew, the wontons are delicious.”

……

The next day, the morning was still as busy as before. Diners arrived one after another, and the Yu Yu family started a new busy day, preparing breakfast for the diners.

In the afternoon, Xiaoyu came over and said, "Get ready to cook."

"Yuyu, go peel the potatoes."

Yu Yu picked up the potatoes, went to the sink, washed them carefully, and began to peel them.

Xiaoyu walked to the stove and said, "Li Hao, go slice the potatoes and pork."

……

The oil in the pot was hot. Xiaoyu first put the sliced ​​meat into the pot and stir-fried it. The meat slices made a "sizzling" sound in the pot and slowly turned golden.

Yuyu poured the cut potato slices into the pot: "The diners outside should be here"

Xiaoyu stir-fried the potato slices and meat slices together: "Yes, we have to hurry up."

Yuyu watched from the side, occasionally helping her mother pass the seasonings: "Our dishes are so delicious, so let the diners wait."

Soon, the kitchen was filled with the aroma of fried potatoes and meat.

Some diners have already arrived

"What smells so good!"

"Where does this fragrance come from? It's so tempting!"

Xiaoyu quickly began to prepare the braised pork. She took the fried potatoes and meat out of the pot, added rock sugar to the pot, and simmered it slowly over low heat: "When the braised pork is ready, I will serve it to the diners."

After the rock sugar turned caramel color, she put the cut meat into the pan and stir-fried it until it was colored. "It smells so good, Yuyu, do you want to try a piece first?"

There weren't that many people at the time, but someone unexpectedly came and asked, "What kind of food do you have in the store?"

Xiaoyu poked her head out: "Braised pork, stir-fried meat and potatoes."

"Okay, give me one plate each."

"Please wait a moment, sir."

After a while, the dishes were served.

The man ate with gusto and suddenly praised: "It's delicious. The fried potatoes and meat are soft and glutinous, and the braised pork is also delicious."

At this moment, Yuyu whispered to her mother, "Mom, this person is so strange, so secretive."

A man in black next to the man scolded him lightly: "What are you talking about? How dare you say..."

The one chewing the braised pork waved his hand to stop him.

Xiaoyu continued, "Sir, I grew my own potatoes, and I discovered how to cook them, braised pork and stir-fried potatoes with meat."

The man looked up curiously: "How come this salt doesn't taste bitter?"

"These are all secret recipes unique to common people."

The man then said, "Will your bar cooperate with me?"

The Yuyu family looked at each other in confusion, and Xiaoyu asked cautiously, "Who are you?"

The man said slowly: "I am the emperor."

Yu Yu didn't expect that the mysterious diner in front of her was actually the emperor.

"Your Majesty!" The Yuyu family widened their eyes in shock, not knowing how to react for a moment.

The emperor raised his chin slightly and asked calmly, "Why? Are you unwilling to cooperate with me?"

Yuyu was the first to come to his senses. He quickly bowed respectfully and said, "Your Majesty, I am overwhelmed by your presence. It is an honor for my family to be recognized by Your Majesty. How could I refuse to cooperate?"

Xiaoyu quickly echoed, "Your Majesty, it is truly a great honor for my humble shop to have its food accepted by Your Majesty. If I can cooperate with Your Majesty, I will do my best."

Yu Yu stood aside, her palms sweating with nervousness, but she tried to stand straight, not daring to be rude in the slightest.

She muttered in her heart: Emperor, no wonder...

The emperor nodded with satisfaction and said, "I think these fried potatoes with meat and braised pork have unique flavors. If they can be promoted throughout the palace and even the entire country, the people will surely be able to taste new delicacies."

The emperor narrowed his eyes slightly, his gaze fixed on the salt shaker beside the plates of fried potatoes and braised pork. "This salt is also very unique, not bitter at all. Where did you get it from?"

Xiaoyu replied respectfully, "Your Majesty, this salt is made by me. After many attempts, I found a special method to remove impurities from the salt, so it has no bitterness."

The emperor showed an admiring look. "Excellent! Would you be willing to share the method of making this salt with me? If the people of the whole country can use such fine salt, it will be a great merit."

The Yu Yu family looked at each other and were so happy.

"Your Majesty is wise. I am willing to present the method of making salt to Your Majesty." Xiaoyu saluted again.

The emperor nodded with satisfaction and said, "I will reward you handsomely. From now on, your tavern will serve as my imperial tavern, providing delicious food and salt to the palace."

"Mom, let me go see if the roasted sweet potatoes are ready." Yu Yu said anxiously.

"Wait a minute, don't you see the emperor is here?" Xiaoyu said hurriedly.

"What roasted sweet potatoes?" the emperor asked curiously.

"Emperor, it's like this. This roasted sweet potato is a delicacy newly created by me," Xiaoyu said.

Yuyu went to get the roasted sweet potatoes: "Yes, yes, put the sweet potatoes in the stove and roast them. When they are cooked through, the skin will be crispy and fragrant, and the inside will be soft, sticky and sweet."

"It has a unique taste. If Your Majesty is interested, you can try it." Li Hao also said.

The Yuyu family looked at the emperor nervously, anticipating his reaction.

The emperor nodded slightly, indicating that they should serve the roasted sweet potatoes.

Yu Yu quickly ran to the stove, took out the roasted sweet potatoes, and presented them respectfully to the emperor.

The emperor took the roasted sweet potato and gently broke it open. A rich and sweet aroma filled his nose.

He took a bite and said, "Well, this roasted sweet potato is indeed delicious. Have you ever thought about promoting this roasted sweet potato?" asked the emperor.

The Yuyu family was flattered and quickly replied, "Your Majesty is wise. If we can get your help and promote roasted sweet potatoes throughout the country, the people will no longer have to eat wild vegetables."

The emperor smiled and nodded: "That's very good. Potatoes and sweet potatoes can indeed replace wild vegetables. However, if these..."