Chapter 731: Basic Skills of Chinese Cuisine (I)
"Don't be in such a hurry. ”
Early the next morning, as soon as Liu Mang and the others got up and finished washing, they received a call from Gordon, and when they walked out of the hotel gate, an extended version of the Hummer was waiting there.
"Liu~" sat in the driver's seat, wearing black super sunglasses, like a blind Ah Bing, Gordon poked his head out of the window.
"Damn, you're exaggerating. Lin Xiao looked at the Hummer in front of him like a train car: "Don't tell me, anyone who buys this kind of car will drive it by himself." ”
"What's not to do?" Gordon shrugged, "Wouldn't it be right to spend a little money to make my friend a little more comfortable?"
"You just bought this car?" Lin Xiao opened the door, but found that the plastic film in some places in the car had not been torn off, and he was surprised.
"That's right!" Gordon snapped his fingers, "I happened to pass by a shop, and it's strange that they opened so early, so I bought it." ”
"Forget that you are also a local tyrant. Lin Xiao pursed his lips, stretched out his arm, and pulled Shan Jian into the car.
"There was a wine cooler in the car, and the champagne in it seemed to be pretty good. After everyone got into the car, Gordon lowered the partition between the cockpit and the compartment: "Of course, this money is well spent, and it is all given away for free." ”
"Thanks, we don't have to. Liu Mang was waving his hand to refuse, when he heard a "bang", Lin Xiao had already opened the champagne.
"Brother Lin, isn't it good to drink on an empty stomach early in the morning?"
"It's okay to drink a little, this wine is low-proof, it's about the same as beer. Lin Xiao took out the cups from the wine cabinet and poured them for everyone.
After about 40 minutes of drinking, the Hummer stopped at a street crossing.
"Have you arrived?" Liu Mang and the others got out of the car.
"No, dog, this isn't your restaurant, right?" Lin Xiao looked up and was stunned.
In front of me is a clean and tidy alley, the restaurant window on one side of the alley is bright, the chef and the waiter are standing in two rows at the door, and above the restaurant, a golden plaque shines - China Restaurant.
"Not yesterday, today is it. Gordon jumped out of the car and slipped the key into the hands of one of the attendants who greeted him.
"Hello, Mr. Gordon, and for a long time. A fat man in a suit, with a big belly, and a good body shape and five eyes, greeted him.
"As you instructed, we worked all night last night and have thoroughly cleaned the kitchen and dining room to ensure that they are spotless. ”
"Good. Gordon nodded, reached out and wiped the floor-to-ceiling window across the street from the restaurant, examined it, and nodded in satisfaction.
"Dog, why did you buy a Chinese restaurant?" Following Gordon to the restaurant, the more Lin Xiao thought about it, the more strange it became.
"Please, if I don't buy a restaurant, how can I have a place to learn Chinese food? ”
"You cow!" Lin Xiao couldn't help but give a thumbs up.
Pushing open the door of the hall, a completely Chinese kitchen is presented to everyone.
To Liu Mang's surprise, the kitchen hidden in the city of Paris is not much different from the back kitchen of an ordinary restaurant in China, but the equipment is a little outdated, and it has been used for many years at a glance.
"Master Liu Mang, please drink water. The fat man came up with water.
"The contemptible person's surname is Hao, and the single name is a cold character. ”
"Mr. Hao, do you know me?" Liu Mang asked after taking a sip of water.
"Of course, although I was born in France, I have always followed the news in China, and I have admired you for a long time. When I thought of seeing you today, I didn't sleep well for half the night......" This fat man named Hao Han slapped wildly, and Liu Mang frowned secretly when he heard it.
"That restaurant. ”
"Oh, this restaurant was opened by my grandfather, and it's been more than 80 years now, and it's one of the most famous and long-established restaurants in Paris. ”
"How can you think of selling things that have been handed down?
"Where is the sale? With a noble person like Mr. Gordon joining, it can be carried forward even more. Hao Han rubbed his hands, and a smile came out of his pores.
"Gordon, how much did you spend on this place?" Lin Xiao was not so polite and asked directly.
"It's not much, it's only 500,000. Gordon was playing with a Chinese-style kitchen knife, and when he heard Lin Xiao ask, he replied.
"Euros?"
"yes. ”
"Just this place, do you need 500,000?" Lin Xiao couldn't help but shout.
"It's not worth it. Hearing this price, not only Lin Xiao, but even Shan Jian and He Donglin shook their heads again and again.
The location of this store is remote, and the facilities are even more outdated. You know, even in Paris, you can reopen a very good restaurant at this price.
"What a, sir, don't talk nonsense. Hearing Lin Xiao say that his restaurant was broken, Comrade Hao Han snorted angrily: "Look, this cutting board was brought by my grandfather from China, made of good sandalwood, after hundreds of years, it is not an exaggeration to say that it is an antique." ”
"Fool me, this is obviously Vietnamese ironwood, hard but hard, even a knife, a chef who knows a little bit will not use it. Lin Xiao looked at the tattered cutting board in front of him, and couldn't laugh or cry.
"Then look at this again. Hao Han didn't give up, walked to the stove, and raised a amphora iron pot: "This pot is also handed down from my ancestors, it is hand-forged, can you buy it in Paris?"
"Well, this pot is really good. Liu Mang stepped forward, took it from Hao Han's hand, and flicked his finger on the edge of the pot, immediately making a crisp 'buzzing' sound.
This pot is much heavier than ordinary iron pots, the color is indigo, and the bottom of the pot can be seen with fine dot patterns, dangling under the lamp, shimmering with crystal oil.
"Look, there are still people who know how to do it!" Hearing Liu Mang praise him for his good pot, Hao Han couldn't help but be overjoyed.
"However, I know the person who played this pot, and his family is also a three-generation family heirloom, and this pot should have been made by his grandfather. Liu Mang turned the pot over, and there was a small word 'money' on the edge of the pot.
"A pot that can be used for hundreds of years can be imagined how precious it is. Hao Han was a little proud.
"Well, it's quite expensive, five hundred yuan a mouthful, and you have to book in advance. Shan Jian on the side 'poofed' and smiled.
Last time, I went upstairs and bought a batch of iron pots, and it was through her hands that she was clear about the price of the Qian family's handmade iron pots.
"Then you look at this ......" Hao Han's face was ugly, and he had to find a step.
"Mr. Hao, I'm not short of money. I bought your restaurant just to have a place to practice my cooking skills temporarily. Gordon was a little impatient and waved his hand like a fly: "You just have to do what I say, and you'll get more." ”
"I see, Mr. Gordon. Hao Han closed his mouth very interestingly and closed the kitchen door.
"Dear Liu, where do we start?" said Gordon excitedly after Hao Han left.
"Let's start by making Chinese knives......"