Considering Yuan Zhou's reputation, Qiu Xinyuan deserved a taste. Moreover, Chou Hai knew Qiu Xinyuan very well. Qiu Xinyuan might look honest and sincere, but he was actually full of evil tricks.
Qiu Xinyuan wasn't angry at being rejected without hesitation. He was just trying his best. If he could turn a motorcycle into a car, it would be good to try. Even if he couldn't, it would be fine.
Just as Chou Hai was about to ask what kind of wine it was, a strong fragrance of wine swept over.
"So fragrant. What a mellow wine fragrance. Although there's also the fragrance of meat in it, the wine fragrance is really fragrant. It's very similar to the red rice wine from Guangdong Province. But it's different from the one I've drunk before." Chou Hai couldn't help sniffing along the direction of the fragrance, trying hard to distinguish the taste.
As a famous winemaker, apart from having a sharp tongue and flexible hands, one must also have a sharp nose. This could be innate or acquired. As for who was better, it would depend on how hard one worked. It wasn't like Shang Zhongyong hadn't done it before.
Chou Hai belonged to the acquired type. Although he was old now, he was definitely a hardworking person when he was young. In order to stand out and achieve something, he had trained hard. Even at this age, he could still easily smell the difference in the fragrance of the wine.
Red rice wine originated from the wine-making techniques of the Hakkas. Therefore, almost every Hakka family knew how to make red rice wine. Everyone knew how to make it, but the taste was naturally different. Every family had their own secret recipe. For example, every family in Sichuan Province knew how to make kimchi. Not one family had the same taste.
Many chefs said that the kimchi was the best representative of Sichuan Province.
There were many types of red rice wine, and the taste was slightly different. It was already amazing that Chou Hai could smell the flavor from Guangdong Province.
"Old Chou, your nose is still as sharp as ever," Qiu Xinyuan praised.
"Of course." Chou Hai was quite proud of his nose. Even if he felt that Qiu Xinyuan's praise was wrong, it didn't stop him from being proud.
"Boss Yuan's Drunken Goose is made from the authentic red rice wine. The wine is brewed by Boss Yuan himself. You will know once you taste it. The taste is superb. It's a pity that Head Chef Yuan doesn't plan to develop in the field of winemaking. Otherwise, She Lin wouldn't be here," Qiu Sanshan couldn't help sighing with emotion.
She Lin, who he was talking about, only appeared in the last two years. He was known as a rare genius in winemaking. Qiu Sanshan said that Yuan Zhou had no ambition to go to winemaking, otherwise She Lin would be a comedy.
Yuan Zhou's cooking was also super delicious, so Qiu Sanshan was very conflicted. Ever since he discovered the Drunken Goose series, he was no longer in a dilemma. He could eat and drink at the same time, and he was very satisfied. A person can only be happy if they are content.
"It smells really good, but I wonder how it tastes?" Chou Hai's interest was at its peak.
Four big bowls were carried to the table one by one by Su Ruoyan. There was a big bowl in front of each of them. It was a real big soup bowl, as big as an ordinary basin. It could be seen that it was really big.
Every time they came, they would only order one dish. They were afraid that they would be blacklisted if they couldn't finish it. It was definitely not worth it.
The red and glossy goose meat was almost the same size no matter what part it was. Pieces of beautiful color were stacked together. Because it was braised with authentic southern milk, the color was slightly red. It wasn't very conspicuous, but it was very comfortable to look at. Of course, the most eye-catching part of the whole dish was the celery leaves and chopped chives. The green color formed a sharp contrast with the dark color of the goose meat.
"This meat looks really good." Chou Hai looked at the beautiful color of the meat and the thick broth that covered the meat. The enticing fragrance of the meat and wine directly drilled into his nostrils.
Like a little devil with hands, it wouldn't stop until it made people fall into depravity.
At least, that was Chou Hai's opinion. Therefore, he didn't hesitate anymore. He directly picked up a spoon beside him and scooped a mouthful of the broth. When he felt that there wasn't much heat coming out, he directly drank it.
Although the meat looked very good, as a winemaker, he naturally wanted to taste the red rice wine as soon as possible. Moreover, it was brewed by Yuan Zhou himself. Chou Hai had long been curious about Yuan Zhou.
As soon as the hot broth entered his mouth, the rich taste flowed between his lips and teeth. The rich fragrance of the goose meat and the mellow fragrance of the wine made him feel as if he was in a rice field full of fruits.
A gentle breeze blew past, and the heavy ears of rice rustled. Every rustle represented the joy of a bumper harvest.
The unique sweetness of the red rice wine became the finishing touch. After the strong taste, there was a little sweetness. Suddenly, the scene changed from the bustling city to the refreshing village. After appreciating the thick and heavy colors of the oil painting, the freshness and elegance of the ink painting made people feel that it was just right.
"The fragrance of the wine is long and mellow. The authentic fragrance wraps up the fragrance of the grains. The taste is clearly layered and perfectly matches the fragrance of the meat. This is the red rice wine most suitable for this dish. Head Chef Yuan is really not to be underestimated." Chou Hai's face was full of admiration.
He had really tried very hard to restrain the urge to eat a big piece of meat. After carefully tasting the spoonful of broth, he came to this conclusion.
He hadn't drunk the complete red rice wine before, so he didn't know the specific quality of the wine. But judging from the taste of this dish, he knew nothing was more suitable for the Drunken Goose Dish than this red rice wine. From this, it could be seen that Yuan Zhou's brewing ability was absolutely extraordinary.
Anyway, Chou Hai couldn't specially brew a kind of wine to go with a dish like this. Not only would it not overshadow each other, but it also wouldn't overshadow the main dish. Although it sounded simple, it was actually very difficult.
While Chou Hai was tasting the wine, Qiu Xinyuan and the other two had already started eating the dish. They were already very familiar with this dish. Therefore, they didn't rush to drink the broth first. Instead, they ate the meat first.
Using the wine to light the fire accelerated the ripening of the goose meat. The goose meat had a slight taste of wine. The skin was a little hard, but it was very tough. The meat inside was soft and tender. Once bitten, the fragrance of the wine overflowed. There was a lot of juice, and the slight sweetness brought out the fragrance of the goose meat, making it very fragrant.
Not only because of the fragrance of the wine, but also the taste of the special sauce. After eating one piece, one would immediately want to eat a second piece, unable to stop.
Not to mention Chou Hai, who was eating it for the first time, Qiu Sanshan and the other two had eaten it many times, but they still couldn't slow down. It was as if they hadn't eaten for a long time, and they had to eat it as soon as possible to feel safe.
The geese that Yuan Zhou chose were all carefully selected. Whether it was the weight of the goose or the distribution of the meat, they were almost the same. Therefore, the portions for the four had been carefully controlled by Yuan Zhou. Even if he added some other seasonings and cooked them, they were almost the same.
But since the portions were the same, the speed of eating became the key. The one who finished eating first could help the one who finished eating later, so as not to waste food. This was the tacit understanding of the four. Even Chou Hai, who came for the first time, inexplicably followed his intuition.
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