"What kind of meat is this?" Liu Hong really couldn't see what kind of meat this was, and he had the impression that all the meat in it was different from this one.

"It's pork, and when the minister went out to buy ingredients, he happened to see a wild boar." Liu Tao replied. At this time, pigs were supposed to be called '彘'. However, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty's nickname is Liu Yu, which is probably to avoid it, so he doesn't use this word.

Later, in Xu Shen's "Shuowen", there is such a sentence: 'Pigs, pigs and three-haired bushes. From the pig, the voice of the person. It is said that the word 'pig' first appeared. This book was written between 100 and 121 A.D.

It seems that some of them are called porpoises, or pigs, but Liu Tao is more accustomed to calling them pigs.

"Although I haven't eaten much pork, I don't have the impression that this tastes ......" Liu Hong was stunned when he heard this, and then had an expression of disbelief. In fact, the taste of this meat is so fragrant, it is completely different from the impression of pork.

"That's the result of the minister's cooking." Liu Tao said proudly, "Soy sauce and some spices were added, and at the same time, in order to remove the smell of the meat, I also boiled water over high heat for a while, and carefully drained the foam. ”

"Spices?" Liu Hong was very interested in this, he has always been interested in spices, and even built the Liuxiang Canal, which is in the Liuxiang Palace. Although the methods of use are different, as long as it is a spice, he is interested.

"Yes, bay leaf, star anise and cinnamon are added to it. Season with syrup, salt and soy sauce at the same time. It took more than half an hour for this pot of meat. Liu Tao explained.

Finally, there is a must-add sentence; "In addition, this dish is not suitable for cold eating, and it tastes best when eaten hot just out of the pot."

After speaking, he directly picked up a piece, put it in his mouth, chewed and swallowed it three or two times.

Liu Hong didn't blame, he knew very well that Liu Tao was testing poison for him, or proving that this thing was not poisonous. Even if he doesn't do that, a small yellow door next to Liu Hong is also responsible for this.

After eating, Liu Tao introduced other dishes: "This plate is scrambled eggs with leeks, which are made by mixing eggs with ding, cutting leeks into two sections, and stir-frying with oil. Of course, it tastes better when eaten hot. ”

I had to put down the chopsticks again, and after eating a bite, it was not as good as the iron pot fried, but there was no suitable iron pot this year.

"The last prawn, I can see, is it just boiled, isn't it a little perfunctory?" Liu Hong's attention was on the last plate of prawns.

"No, no, it happens to be boiled to preserve its flavor to the maximum. Besides, the simpler the thing, the harder it is to deal with. Liu Tao replied.

A plate of 20 prawns was made by him getting drunk in wine, and then cleaning the shrimp line before boiling it in the water. The key is still the dipping sauce, a little orange juice is used instead of vinegar, soy sauce garlic is essential, but unfortunately there is no chili.

Instead, it is braised pork, with some dogwood to enhance the flavor, and that little spicy taste is really rare. Add some pepper buds to remove greasy and fragrant. It can be said that each dish takes a lot of effort.

As he spoke, he picked up a piece of prawns and ate it, and the umami was raised by several levels, and every time he chewed it, he enjoyed it.

"Finally, there is soup, which is chicken stew with chestnuts. Recently, the chestnuts are a good time to be harvested, so they are packed up and boiled with the chicken, and the soup is fragrant and fragrant...... "Liu Tao picked up the spoon again, scooped a spoonful and drank it.

Liu Tao ate there, but Liu Hong was a little greedy, the boiled shrimp was fine, he had eaten it before, but he didn't eat it much. But the other three things, the imperial chef has never cooked, the key is that the taste is really fragrant.

The staple food is steamed buns, although there is rice for sale in Luoyang, but the taste is very different from that of later generations. I was worried that Liu Hong would not be used to eating it, so I simply changed it to steamed buns, which were very compatible anyway.

"Aiqing seems to be very good at cooking?" Liu Hong had to ask, but his gaze seemed to be on the lower side.

"Food, sex, too. The minister is not yet married, so he can only work his appetite. Liu Tao laughed at himself. There is a marriage contract, and it is three years before the marriage is made. Three years, I don't know what the future holds.

Let's just say that Zhen Yi, according to history, will die in two years, or more than a year. After Zhen Yi's death, the Zhen family is a completely different concept from now.

At the beginning, Liu Tao said that three years was based on this consideration, not only because Zhen Jiang was too young. Three years later, will the Zhen family regret this marriage, or will they have to back down because of the decline......

It is precisely because it is only a marriage contract, not a marriage, that he can occupy more initiative.

"The boss is not small...... It's time to get married. How about you read Cai's school book? I can come forward and be a matchmaker for you. Liu Hong actually knew about Liu Tao and Zhongshan Zhen's marriage.

It's just that he feels that the daughter of the Zhen family in Zhongshan is not qualified to be Liu Tao's main room. The flat wife is still making peace, and it just so happens that Liu Tao, this kid is already the Marquis of Duting, and it is said that he can have a flat wife.

"............" Cai Yan was a little embarrassed, he didn't expect the topic to lead to this, and he was a little at a loss for a while.

"I think that love is a thing, pay attention to a love and my willingness, so that it is more complete." Liu Tao hurriedly said, always feeling that Liu Hong really planned to give marriage.

"Do you still need your affection for this matter?" Liu Hong shook his head, "Okay, you decide your marriage." ”

He was already a little impatient to start eating, where would he talk to Liu Tao, and sat down directly in front of the low table.

"Your Majesty, you still need to wait for half an hour......" Zhao Zhong saw that Liu Hong was about to start eating, and immediately stepped forward to remind. Even if Liu Tao personally tested the poison, it would take half an hour to confirm whether there was no poison inside.

"These meals are all cooked by Yulin Zhonglang himself, and at the same time he personally tests the poison, what else do I have to worry about?" Liu Hong waved his hand, signaling that there was no need to worry.

The key is that Liu Tao keeps emphasizing the point of 'eating while it's hot', and Liu Hong doesn't want to eat it when it's cold anymore. even suspected that Liu Tao deliberately cooked these dishes, which was somewhat aimed at him.

I know that under normal circumstances, it takes half an hour to test the poison before I can eat it, and I still cook this kind of dish that needs to be eaten while it is hot.

"Eat, let's eat together......" Of course, Liu Hong was not good at putting down chopsticks by himself, so he gestured to everyone. Seeing that everyone was seated one after another, they began to eat the dishes in front of them.

A chopstick took the lead in picking up a piece of braised pork, half fat and thin, and it looked a little greasy, but this oil and water is enough, which is very tempting for people in this era. In this year, in contrast to later generations, fat meat is more expensive than lean meat.

One bite, fat but not greasy, sweet and soft, soft but not rotten, melt in the mouth. I didn't use any force, and the fat part burst open like jelly, and the sweetness of the fat instantly filled my mouth.

"I never thought pork could be so delicious." Liu Hong's whole person was immersed in this delicious food, and he forgot about himself.

It took more than 30 seconds before I came back to my senses and couldn't wait to continue to play chopsticks. The braised pork is so delicious, how delicious are the other dishes?!

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