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The reason why Yu Chaoen personally went out of the palace to buy ingredients was because he often served Li Longji and understood the Emperor's preferences. Ordinary people didn't know much about these preferences, and he obviously wouldn't tell others about these things. If others knew about the Emperor's preferences, it would be a threat to him.
Hearing that Ang Lee was here to offer food, Yu Chaoen grinned. "General Li, there are many delicacies in the palace. What did your maid make that General Li can't wait to offer it to His Majesty?"
In fact, Yu Chaoen was mocking Ang Lee in his heart. He felt that as a military general, Ang Lee should pay more attention to war and state affairs. Why would he think of offering food to His Majesty? This wasn't something a general should do. At the same time, he was very curious. What kind of delicacies could an ordinary maid make that would make Ang Lee personally come to the gates of the imperial city and eagerly offer it to the Emperor?
"It's stir-fried bean sprouts. The taste is very delicious. His Majesty will definitely like it."
Ang Lee explained truthfully.
"Stir-Fried bean sprouts? What's that? "
Yu Chaoen frowned deeply. He wasn't too sure what stir-fried bean sprouts were.
"Fish for you. This stir-fried bean sprouts is to fry bean sprouts in an iron wok. The taste is really delicious! If you're interested, you can personally come to my residence to try it. "
Ang Lee generously invited.
"Bean sprouts? What's bean sprouts? How come I've never heard of them? "
Yu Chao En's face was still filled with suspicion.
Ang Lee smiled and said seriously, "Fish for you. This is a new dish made by my maid. It's definitely not available in the market. If you know what it is, then do I still need to offer it to His Majesty? Don't you think so? "
"That's reasonable, that's reasonable. Bean sprouts? Interesting. I must go and take a look. Come here. "
As Yu Chaoen spoke, he called for an imperial chef to come over and ordered, "You will follow me to General Li's residence. The rest of you will go to the West Market to buy. Remember, buy the best. If you buy anything that is not a mess, I will not let you off easily. Take it."
After he finished speaking, he handed the list to a young eunuch.
"Fish, please."
Ang Lee mounted his warhorse and led Yu Chaoen and an imperial chef straight to the mansion.
"Oh, General Li's mansion is really grand! This is my first time here. However, the location is too far south. It's not convenient to go to the palace or the Eastern and Western Markets. "
Yu Chaoen said casually as soon as he entered the room.
"It doesn't matter if it's located in the south. We'll be there soon on horseback. Envoy Yu, this way please."
Ang Lee led Yu Chaoen to the kitchen.
"Yun 'er, Jiaren, where are the soybean sprouts that you just cooked?"
Ang Lee looked at the two Xinluo maidservants and asked loudly.
Li Yun 'er and Li Jiaren hurriedly ran over. Yun' er said, "Alang, just now, your subordinates came to the front yard and smelled the fragrance. After entering the kitchen, they finished all the soybean sprouts in a few bites. In order to fight for one more bite, they even fought."
"What? These disappointing people actually ate it secretly and finished it in a few bites. They even fought. It's really improper."
On the surface, Ang Lee was scolding Kun Xiong and Fei Yu, but in fact, he was praising the bean sprouts. Even as generals, Kun Xiong and Fei Yu couldn't resist the temptation of delicious food and secretly ate the bean sprouts. In order to fight for a bite of the bean sprouts, they even used violent means.
Yu Chaoen originally came with a curious mind about the bean sprouts. At this time, when he heard that the generals actually ran into the kitchen to eat the bean sprouts without dignity, he really wanted to know what the bean sprouts tasted like.
"General Li, it seems that the bean sprouts must taste extraordinary. It even made the generals fight for it. Haha! Since I'm here today, I must try it myself. Do you still have any bean sprouts in your mansion? "
Yu Chaoen was indeed a little anxious. If the bean sprouts were really as good as Ang Lee said, he could introduce this kind of food into the palace and please the Emperor. Then, it would bring him a chance of promotion.
"Don't worry, Ambassador Yu. We have a lot of this in our mansion. Just wait a moment."
As Ang Lee said, he looked at Li Yun 'er and Li Jiaren and ordered, "Li Yun' er, you fry the mung bean sprouts. Li Jiaren, you are in charge of frying the soybean sprouts. You two go to the fire. Hurry up, don't let Ambassador Yu wait too long."
"Yes, Alang."
Li Yun 'er, Li Jiaren, and the two male servants shouted loudly. They went into the kitchen and started frying the bean sprouts.
Yu Chaoen looked at the imperial chef behind him and said softly, "Why don't you go in and learn?"
"Yes, Ambassador Yu."
The imperial chef took the order and strode into the kitchen.
After the fire was lit, the iron pot heated up quickly. Based on their previous experience, Li Jiaren and Li Yun 'er first poured in a small amount of vegetable oil, then scallions, ginger, garlic, and pepper. As these main ingredients were poured in, the aroma immediately spread from the kitchen to the front yard. Yu Chaoen's eyes showed a hint of expectation.
"The main ingredients have been fried. The bean sprouts should be put in the pot."
As soon as Ang Lee's voice fell, there was a "Si" sound in the kitchen. Two plates of bean sprouts were poured into the iron pot, followed by the sound of frying. As salt and soy sauce were added, the bean sprouts quickly became fragrant. The aroma of the bean sprouts also spread from the kitchen to the front yard. Yu Chaoen, who smelled the aroma, could not help but swallow his saliva.
"Okay, Ambassador Yu, the bean sprouts are done. You can take them out of the pot."
As soon as Ang Lee finished speaking, there was the sound of food being served.
Yu Chaoen looked at Ang Lee with a puzzled expression. He smiled and said, "Commandant Li is really amazing. You can tell which step the dish is in just by listening to the sound. This makes me feel that General Li can copy the bean sprouts."
Ang Lee secretly praised Yu Chaoen's intelligence. He smiled apologetically and said, "Ambassador Yu, you must be joking. I, Ang Lee, grew up in a poor village. My house was very simple. Every time my family cooked, I would play by the side. After a long time, I know a thing or two about the kitchen. Therefore, I can tell which step the dish is in just by listening to the sound."
"Haha, I see. I misunderstood General Li."
Yu Chaoen did not point it out and dismissed it with a smile.
"Alang, the dish is ready."
"Bring it to the main hall immediately. Ambassador Yu, let's go to the main hall to taste it."
Ang Lee pointed to the main hall not far away and invited. After all, he could not let Yu Chaoen stand in the kitchen or the courtyard to eat. If the servants saw him, it would embarrass him. Fortunately, the main hall was in the front yard and was only a few steps away.
As soon as they sat down in the main hall, two plates of bean sprouts were served. The aroma filled the main hall and Yu Chaoen's eyes were fixed on it.
"Ambassador Yu, this is the mung bean sprouts and this is the yellow bean sprouts. Try them one by one."
Ang Lee politely invited.
"Just by smelling it, it is very fragrant. The taste is not bad at all. Then I will not be polite."
Yu Chaoen picked up the chopsticks and stuffed a piece of mung bean sprouts into his mouth. He chewed for a moment with an excited expression. He chewed a few more times and swallowed it.
"Not bad, not bad. Crisp and refreshing, very chewy, and there is a faint fragrance. It is very delicious in the mouth. Good, good!"
Yu Chaoen just took a bite and was full of praise for the fried bean sprouts.
Ang Lee knew this would be the result and hurriedly said, "Ambassador Yu, try the yellow bean sprouts."
Yu Chaoen nodded repeatedly and picked up the chopsticks. He picked up a piece of yellow bean sprouts and put it into his mouth.
After eating the yellow bean sprouts, Yu Chaoen praised again, "Not bad, the yellow bean sprouts are also very chewy and delicious. However, they are slightly hard. I still think the mung bean sprouts are more delicious. I think His Majesty will also like the mung bean sprouts more."
Ang Lee was overjoyed, "Ambassador Yu thinks that His Majesty will like the mung bean sprouts. Then, is it appropriate to add this dish to tomorrow's banquet?"
"Appropriate, of course it's appropriate. Not only the mung bean sprouts, but the yellow bean sprouts are also fine. However, this kind of thing can't be bought in the market. Moreover, the consumption of tomorrow's banquet will be very large. How many bean sprouts does General Li's residence have? Will it be enough?"
Yu Chaoen noticed this when he was eating. He had never seen this kind of fresh food before. He had been in the palace for so many years. Since he had never seen it before, it was enough to prove that there was no such thing in the market.
Since Ang Lee had decided to add the bean sprouts to the banquet the next day, it was naturally a decision made after careful consideration. He had already made sufficient preparations in advance.
"Ambassador Yu, don't worry. There are enough bean sprouts in my residence, in the kitchen, and in the backyard. There are enough for tomorrow's banquet."
Ang Lee said confidently.
"Good, that's really great. General Li, you have agreed on the price. I will have the group of people from the imperial kitchen come over to purchase."
Yu Chaoen's face was full of excitement. If the bean sprouts he was responsible for introducing could really make Li Longji happy, he would definitely be rewarded handsomely.
Ang Lee smiled and said, "There is no need to report the price. These bean sprouts will all be donated to the imperial kitchen free of charge. As long as it can make His Majesty and the officials happy, it will be fine."
"This …"
Yu Chaoen was a little hesitant.
"Ambassador Yu, it's settled. Later, I will send someone directly to send these bean sprouts to the palace."
Ang Lee made the decision very generously.
After all, this time, the bean sprouts were donated to the imperial kitchen in order to promote the bean sprouts during the banquet. It was also a good advertisement. Since it was an advertisement, of course, he had to be willing to pay. Moreover, the cost of these bean sprouts was really not worth mentioning. Of course, Ang Lee was embarrassed to receive money for advertising.
Seeing that Ang Lee was so insistent, Yu Chaoen could only agree to Ang Lee's suggestion.
"Ambassador Yu, the bean sprouts are still warm. Don't be in a daze, eat more. "
Ang Lee politely asked Yu Chaoen to eat.
Yu Chaoen couldn't resist the temptation of food. He continuously ate half a plate of mung bean sprouts and half a plate of yellow bean sprouts. Seeing that Ang Lee didn't move his chopsticks, he didn't dare to eat too much and hurriedly said that he was full.
"You … Come here. Have you learned the method of stir-frying bean sprouts?"
Yu Chaoen looked at the imperial chef and asked loudly.
"Ambassador Yu, the method of stir-frying bean sprouts is very simple. However, only by trying it out personally can I ensure that there is no mistake."
The imperial chef was cooking for the emperor. He didn't dare to be careless. If there was any mistake, it would be a serious crime! Therefore, he was more cautious than the average chef.
"Ambassador Yu, what he said is very reasonable. Why don't you let him practice for a while in my residence? After he learns it, he can go back and teach the other imperial chefs to ensure tomorrow's banquet. "
"You should hurry up and learn."
Yu Chaoen berated.
"Yes, ambassador Yu."
The imperial chef once again walked into the kitchen. Under the guidance of Yun 'er and the beauty, he began to stir-fry bean sprouts. He continuously stir-fried two plates of mung bean sprouts and two plates of yellow bean sprouts. Yu Chaoen sat in the main hall and accompanied Ang Lee to talk.
At this time, the servants of Ang Lee's residence had already packed all the bean sprouts and placed them on a small cart, preparing to send them to the palace.
"Ambassador Yu, I have already learned the method of stir-frying bean sprouts. I can ensure that there is no mistake."
The imperial chef walked out of the kitchen and answered confidently. As an imperial chef, learning how to stir-fry bean sprouts was really simple. Therefore, he could naturally learn it very quickly. In order to ensure that he could stir-fry bean sprouts to the point of perfection, he deliberately stir-fried four plates in a row to thoroughly master this skill.
"Good, very good. General Li, then we will take our leave."
Yu Chaoen cupped his fists and bid farewell.
"Ambassador Yu, take care. You guys follow the ambassador Yu and the imperial chef and transport all these bean sprouts to the imperial kitchen."
Ang Lee ordered a few male servants.
"Yes, Alang."
A few male servants pushed the cart filled with bean sprouts out of the door.
Yu Chaoen rode on a horse and slowly headed towards the palace. The imperial chef and the male servants of Ang Lee's residence pushed the cart filled with bean sprouts forward step by step.
Watching them slowly leave, Ang Lee seemed to see Li Longji's excited and surprised face and the satisfied smiles of the officials.
As long as the banquet was held on time tomorrow, bean sprouts, a very common dish in the future, would become the object of worship of the nobles in Chang 'an City.
Although the method of growing bean sprouts was very simple, there were also conditions. For example, bean sprouts could not be grown when the temperature was below ten degrees Celsius. Therefore, the bean sprouts in Ang Lee's residence were all grown in the vegetable greenhouse. If other people did not know this condition, they would not be able to grow bean sprouts even if they used all methods in the winter.
Of course, even if some people understood the effect of temperature on bean sprouts, they still needed air and clean water. In order to maintain enough air, they needed to layer the bean sprouts. This way, they could use the limited space to increase the production. And to maintain the cleanliness of the water source, they needed to change the water frequently. Or they could directly use a hollow bucket to pour water from the top, layer by layer, and then drip directly to the ground. This way, they could always maintain the cleanliness of the water and ensure the freshness of the bean sprouts.
Although these few techniques were not very difficult, it was still very time-consuming to figure them out one by one. The reason why bean sprouts in the future were fresh and delicious was because the best method of growing bean sprouts was found in the process of trial and error. Ang Lee could directly use it, but the people of this era, if they wanted to figure it out by themselves, they would have to spend a lot of time.
When Yu Chaoen arrived at the Vermilion Bird Gate, he met a few imperial chefs who were preparing to return to the palace. Therefore, he asked them to bring all the bean sprouts back to the imperial kitchen and let Ang Lee's servants return.
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