Chapter 83 - 82: Target
Chen Afu readily agreed, considering the price quite good. Plus, the people had clearly stated at the dining table that they would help with any problems in the future.
There were a few leftover steamed buns from the morning at home. She invited Yang Mingyuan and his accompanying chef, Master Kang, to the kitchen, where she made Fine Bran. She explained that, with this Fine Bran, not only fried lean meat tastes good, but also fried ribs, chicken wings, chicken legs, meatballs, shrimps, fish slices, etcetera. However, you cannot use the wings or legs of old hens, as these two ingredients won’t tenderize no matter how you deep-fry them.
Another point was to tenderize the meat with the back of a knife, this way it will absorb the marinade much better and become silky smooth when eaten.
Next, she used granulated sugar to make golden tender meat.
Yang Mingyuan gave Chen Afu sixty taels of silver, saying, "You can cook this dish for yourself, but never reveal the secret recipe to others." He reiterated, "As businessmen, we are often generous to our local officials. If your family encounters any problems, you can find me in the county town."
Chen Afu gave her thanks again. She brought out the set of clothes she had made for Yang Qian. This outfit was the same as the one she made for Luo Mei, except the color was changed to a begonia red.
She laughed and said, "I know Uncle Yang’s family is wealthy and the children are never short of clothes. However, since Qian is so adorable, I’ve made a set of clothes for her. I hope you don’t mind."
Yang Mingyuan hurriedly laughed and said, "Madam Chen, you are very skillful. Last time you gave Qian a doll and she absolutely loved it, she even slept with it in her arms. Thank you."