Chapter 7, Happiness and Suffering are Juxtaposed

Well, there are simply none; all the scallions and ginger on the market are substandard. Gu Zheng also does not have the time to search for these ingredients at pollution-free bases, so they can only be discarded. Fortunately, today's dishes do not require much scallion or ginger, and other ingredients can be used as substitutes.

The cooking utensils used by Gu Zheng are high-quality alloys purchased from France. The non-stick pan does not produce smoke. Gu Zheng poured a bit of sesame oil and quickly tossed the chopped black-boned chicken pieces in it. The rich aroma wafted through the gaps during the frying, drawing Wang Tao and the others, who could no longer sit still, to stand up and pace back and forth outside the kitchen

Wait outside

The sesame oil is exceptionally fragrant, truly reflecting the adage that you get what you pay for. The fifty yuan spent was worth it. Gu Zheng is also fortunate to have purchased all the sesame oil and even obtained the address of the oil maker.

The fragrance wafted through the air, causing Gu Zheng to involuntarily inhale. This scent was one he had never encountered before, not even in the dishes prepared by his father, which had never offered such a comforting aroma.

The aroma of the sesame oil attracted Wang Tao and the other two, who stood at the kitchen door, looking pitifully at Gu Zheng. Gu Zheng himself was quite surprised by the fragrance of the sesame oil; he knew that this oil must be better than the one he had pressed himself, but he did not expect it to be so fragrant that even he was taken aback.

The dishes and rice are all prepared in an orderly manner, while a few people outside are still discussing what to do. The aroma fills the air, heightening the anticipation for Gu Zheng's exquisite cuisine, where true joy and pain coexist.

Gu Zheng was unaware of the disputes outside. While preparing honey-glazed chicken, he began to steam the sorghum. The water used for washing the sorghum and for steaming it was sourced from the glacial mineral springs of the Alps. In terms of purchase price, the water was more expensive than the sorghum itself

The chicken was stewed to medium rare, and Gu Zheng lifted the lid of the pot, pouring in honey. The sweet aroma of the honey instantly combined with the rich fragrance of sesame oil, rushing out from the pot and filling Gu Zheng's nostrils

After simmering the black-boned chicken soup for a while, Gu Zheng began to prepare the stir-fried dishes

The bottle of sesame oil was quite ordinary; with a gentle pull, it opened easily. As the bottle was uncapped, an enticing fragrance wafted out, causing Gu Zheng to involuntarily take a deep breath and close his eyes unnaturally.

Remove the sesame oil, and set aside the salt and soy sauce

Three dishes and one soup, it is fine to eat well, but it becomes a bit difficult to eat enough. Fortunately, the challenge is only to conquer their taste buds, rather than to fill their stomachs, otherwise, it would be impossible to start the meal today

Knowing that there is not much to share, and being enticed by such a fragrance, everyone is eager to be the first to taste it. This makes it difficult for anyone to feel secure leaving two others behind, thus this proposal is rejected once again

When using sesame oil for cooking, do not stir-fry for too long, and do not let the pan get too hot

"Not to mention having eaten it, I haven't even caught a whiff of this aroma. Has Gu Zheng's culinary skills improved significantly during this time, or have we simply not dined here for too long?"

Du Yang suddenly said that he could not wait to rush into the kitchen to taste what kind of food could possibly have such a fragrant aroma

Gu Zheng, please close the kitchen door. We haven't eaten lunch for your grand meal, and now the aroma is making us even hungrier

We have all gone out, how can we know when Gu Zheng will be ready, and how can we be the first to enjoy this delicious feast

After wandering through the market for such a long time and evaluating thousands of various ingredients, Gu Zheng has gained a general understanding of the ingredient grading for the gourmet. Firstly, the ingredients must be completely natural; any additives or chemical components will lower the grade of the ingredients and fail to meet the standards

Scallions, ginger ... ... and books

In addition to the strict requirements for raw materials, the vessels used for brewing soy sauce are also of great importance, being century-old fermentation tanks. The brewing technique is their unique inheritance; not to mention the ancient disputes, even his father is unaware of it.

The three individuals were continuously conversing outside, occasionally sniffing the air, their anticipation for today's grand feast growing even stronger.

"Gu Zheng said that the best food is made for us, and it is indeed so!"

It smells so good

Zhao Yongkui said with confusion, "The three of us can go out without smelling the fragrance here, without feeling anxious, but at the same time, we will not know the progress of Gu Zheng's cooking. Just by smelling the fragrance, we can tell that the food must be delicious, but not being able to eat it in time would be a great regret

The ingredients of Imperial Soy Sauce are the finest non-GMO soybeans. The area where these soybeans are grown is a place he visited with his father during their childhood, located in the mountains. To ensure the purity of the soybeans, this land is never allowed to be contaminated, and fertilizers are also purely natural, with pests being removed manually, even if it means reducing the yield.

I agree! Wang Tao supported it immediately

With this understanding, Gu Zheng finally made the right choice between salt and soy sauce this time

Indeed, is this oil? I have never smelled such a pleasant fragrance before

The soy sauce chosen was the Yu Pin soy sauce from Fujian. This soy sauce had not been used by Gu Zheng before, but his father had used it and had a certain understanding of it.

Both items were purchased from a high-end spice shop. The salt is imported, pure seaweed salt, sourced from the waters of Peru. Each grain of salt has undergone thirteen processing steps, making it not only taste fresher but also rich in various minerals beneficial to the human body. The shop owner recognized Gu Zheng, as Gu Zheng had previously written a review for a good product that helped him attract business, so he offered him an extremely favorable price of 181 per bag, with each bag weighing 100 grams. It is also rich in various minerals beneficial to the human body. The shop owner recognized Gu Zheng, as Gu Zheng had previously written a review for a good product that helped him attract business, so he offered him an extremely favorable price of 181 per bag, with each bag weighing 100 grams.

Outside the kitchen, the three of them were momentarily stunned. Gu Zheng had finished pouring the honey and had already covered the pot, but for that brief moment when it was opened, the enticing aroma inevitably wafted out.

The fragrance wafts for three hundred miles upon opening the bottle; although this small batch of sesame oil has not spread that far, the entire room is already filled with this aroma

Shall we separate and wait outside, and once we are ready, the person waiting here can call to notify?

The chicken is deep-fried, and then the pot is covered to simmer. The chicken, perfectly coated with a layer of golden-brown fragrant oil, glistens as if radiating golden light, exuding an enticing aroma that rivals that of a picture book.

Du Yang said again, and the three of them looked at each other, suddenly shaking their heads in unison

I suggest that we wait outside instead; waiting here will drive us crazy

The finest ingredients, the best craftsmanship, and also the best price, a 125 milliliter bottle of premium soy sauce costs two hundred yuan, Gu Zheng bought two bottles, and with the addition of sesame oil and salt, he spent over one thousand yuan, which is enough for them to enjoy a good meal at a fine restaurant.

Gu Zheng went forward to pull the kitchen sliding door shut. Fortunately, this is not an open kitchen; otherwise, being unable to enjoy these aromas would undoubtedly be a torment for Wang Tao and the others

Gu Zheng prepared three dishes and one soup. According to the original plan, there were to be four dishes and one soup, but he could not gather enough ingredients, so he had to give up.

"Gu Zheng, what are you doing? It smells so good"

Never mind anything else, as long as there is something delicious to eat

Snap

Taking turns is a method, but who can guarantee that once the food arrives, he won't eat first? When they came in, Gu Zheng had already told them that today's dishes focus on flavor, and the quantity is not too much, just enough for everyone to enjoy. This was also a precautionary measure taken by Gu Zheng in advance

Fragrant with a hint of sweetness, akin to strolling through a flower garden, serene and graceful