Chapter 20: The Big Cauldron

He Yuzhu lay comfortably like this for nearly an hour before being woken up by Ma Hua from the side.

"Master, Master, it's your turn."

Ma Hua bent over on the side and pushed very lightly.

He Yuzhu was in a state of confusion, then woke up, he looked at the people in the kitchen, and the other chores were almost done.

Looking at the time, it was already about ten o'clock, and the meal started at twelve o'clock.

It's really time to cook.

It's still the same as before, a big pot dish.

However, this big pot dish is not easy to make, the same ingredients, the taste of different people, it is quite different.

The workers in the factories are all working-class, and the matter of filling their stomachs has basically been solved, so they naturally want to eat some delicious meals.

"MCA, how long have you been working as a cook?"

He Yuzhu stood up from the recliner, took a sip of tea unhurriedly, and found that he didn't know when, this cup of tea was replaced with hot again.

"Master, it's been about three years." MCA thought for a moment and reported a number.

"It's been three years."

He Yuzhu thought for a while, then patted Ma Hua on the shoulder and said, "Let's learn to cook a big pot with me today." Take a good look and learn as much as you can. ”

"Huh?"

MCA obviously didn't react, was stunned for a moment, and then there was a burst of ecstasy.

Because, it means that he can learn to cook, and his future is limitless!

"Thank you, Master! Thank You, Master! ”

Ma Hua was so happy that he was going crazy, that look and appearance were absolutely from the heart, and ordinary people couldn't pretend to be it.

In these years, there are not so many actors.

Naturally, everyone else in the cafeteria heard it, and their eyes showed envy.

"What kind of shit luck did MCA take, and he actually made a stupid pillar fall in love."

"When will I be able to boil it out, and when I can learn how to stir-fry vegetables and big pot rice, it will be developed."

"I want to be like MCA, and strive for the next person who can learn to cook."

Everyone has different thoughts, but the look of envy is the same.

If there are any benefits to learning how to cook in a big pot and stir-fry, in this day and age, that's too much.

First of all, in the cafeteria, your status has risen and your salary has risen with it.

Just like He Yuzhu, he has a meal at noon every day, gets some leftovers every day, and can still receive a salary of 37 yuan every month.

This is already an extremely idle and enviable job.

In addition, I can also take on some private work by myself.

For example, if there is a wedding or funeral at the home of relatives and friends around, you generally have to find a chef, set up a pot at home, cook on the fire, and set up a running water banquet.

In the 60s, there was a shortage of materials, and everyone was not so particular, so the flowing water table was some home-cooked food, and finally a big pot of dishes.

Before the big pot was served, it was put in the pot.

Whoever eats it, he himself carries the bowl and scoops it.

As a chef, in addition to the part of the remuneration given to the host's help, he can also take away the leftover parts of the cooking and cooking.

It's all the rules, and the host won't say anything.

If the meal is well cooked, the host will be happy, and maybe a part of the bounty will be rewarded.

All in all, being able to learn how to stir-fry and cook in a big pot is the biggest dream of these cooks at present.

And MCA has undoubtedly become the lucky one in their eyes, the one who is about to take off.

"This big pot of rice looks easy to make, but it's not."

When He Yuzhu put on his apron and picked up the spoon, his whole temperament changed suddenly, extremely serious and serious, and he began to cook while explaining.

He took the lard residue out of the jar and took about thirty pounds or so, and then began to use the cut.

Cut these lard residues into fine pieces.

In fact, this first step, putting pork is the best.

But pork is a rarity in these days.

It's a rationed supply.

How many times a month does the canteen have, and how much pork can be received, there is a specific amount.

In order to make everyone eat a big pot of dishes with meat, He Yuzhu thought of such a trick.

Of course, people of that era were almost like this.

Fatty meat is more expensive than lean meat.

Fatty meat can not only stir-fry vegetables and eat deliciously, but also can refine lard.

And the remaining scum is also a good thing.

It is the lard residue in He Yuzhu's hands at present.

This kind of lard residue, when it is just out of the pot, is slightly cooler, and it can be eaten directly, and it is very crispy and fragrant.

It can also be used to make soup.

Of course, this soup is not chicken soup and fish soup, but refers to stewed cabbage, eggplant, etc., which can increase oil and water and make people eat deliciously.

At the very least, it can enhance the sense of well-being.

In the era of scarcity of materials, it is really not easy to support this step.

Soon, these lard residues were chopped into crumbs.

Then, cut the green onions, tofu and cabbage and set aside.

Heat oil in a pot, add chopped green onions and chili peppers to stir-fry until fragrant, add oil residue and continue to fry, add soy sauce, and stir-fry with cooking wine.

Subsequently, add tofu and water to boil for one minute, add the noodles soaked in advance, after the noodles are boiled, put five-spice powder, salt, cover and cook for 20 minutes, then add the chopped cabbage, stir well, cover the lid and continue to cook.

If it was as usual, He Yuzhu would have done it very quickly, and it could be said that it would have been smooth, but today in order to let MCA understand the steps to do, he deliberately slowed down.

"There are two key points in this big pot dish, one is to be optimistic about the heat, but these seasonings, where to put and how much. These need to be carefully studied. ”

He Yuzhu imparted the experience very patiently, and then said: "How is it, MCA, how much have you learned." ”

"Master......"

MCA's face was a little red, because he did not know a part.

"It's okay, tomorrow, you're looking at it again."

He Yuzhu didn't mean to be angry at all, after all, if he would make it after watching it once, then this big pot of rice would be too untechnical.

After simmering in the pot and boiling for about half an hour, the rice is ready.

A few people who helped the cook were very discerning to put the big pot of rice into the big pot and bring it to the table in the canteen window, ready to greet the workers who were about to get off work.

After work, everyone eats in the cafeteria.

The price is cheap, almost twice as cheap as outside, but only for this one meal at noon.

After all, you can't keep doing a loss-making business, so that a lot of the benefits in the factory will be subsidized in the canteen.

The workers lined up, holding their lunch boxes in their hands, and eagerly looked towards the window one by one, wanting to know in advance what meals were prepared in the cafeteria today.

One after another, He Yuzhu is very good at cooking, no more, no less, but he will definitely not shake his hands.

But it didn't take long for him to see Qin Huairu in the team, and there were still two or three people who would be her turn to cook.

"MCA, come over for me, I have something."

He Yuzhu arranged MCA, and he left the window and stopped working as a cook.

This series of moves, Qin Huairu, who watched it, was stunned.