Food Stall: Customers Chase Me across the Country-Chapter 193 - 194: Celery and Spicy Peanuts, the Ultimate Bar Snack—No Contest!

Chapter 193: Chapter 194: Celery and Spicy Peanuts, the Ultimate Bar Snack—No Contest!

The peanuts had been soaking in cold water for half an hour. Wang Fan was a bit worried that Zhuo Qianqian would starve, so he took them out directly.

Usually, he would soak them for an hour, but half an hour was already enough.

He took out the celery and carrots and diced them.

He set up two pots with water, added a pinch of salt and a dash of oil to one, and after boiling, he poured in the diced celery and carrots.

In the other pot, there were scallions, ginger, Sichuan peppercorns, star anise, and ginger slices, then he added the soaked and drained peanuts.

After just a minute, Wang Fan took out the blanched celery and carrots and put them in a basin of cold water.

The cold water made the celery and carrots even more crisp.

After boiling the peanuts for 14 minutes, Wang Fan started another pot and poured in some sesame oil.

When the oil was hot, he threw in some Sichuan peppercorns, and while they fried, he minced some garlic, masterfully planning his time.

He picked out the ingredients from the boiled peanuts with chopsticks, and after taking them out of the pot, he also put them into cold water, drained them, and put them in a bowl. He then added the celery and carrot dice, sprinkled some salt, oyster sauce, and MSG, and piled the minced garlic on top to form a small mountain.

By this time, the Sichuan peppercorn oil was ready, and the aroma of sesame oil and pepper blended together, making one feel very hungry just from the smell.

He took a small sieve, held it over the garlic, and poured the hot peppercorn oil directly onto it.

The slightly blackened peppercorns were left in the sieve, while the scorching hot peppercorn oil drizzled directly onto the garlic.

"Sizzle..."

After a light sizzle, a strong garlicky aroma wafted out. Hearing the sound, Zhuo Qianqian lost interest in chatting with He Lu Xue and rushed over, eyeing the bowl like a puppy.

After evenly mixing with chopsticks, their lunch was ready.

A plate of Zaozhuang spicy chicken, a plate of celery with fragrant peanuts, and a pancake made by Zhuo Qianqian, complete with both meat and vegetables, and a staple food, was quite a feast.

In any case, Zhuo Qianqian was very satisfied with her staff meal.

Ignoring the spicy chicken, Zhuo Qianqian started with the celery with fragrant peanuts.

Though simple, this homemade cold dish was a top choice for many as a drinking snack.

The fresh and tender celery, lush green, complemented the oil-glossed peanuts, giving off a more enticing sheen.

Using a white porcelain spoon, she scooped up a mix of celery and peanuts, putting them in her mouth. The crispness of the celery and the crunchiness of the peanuts intertwined in her mouth, the fresh aroma of the celery and the rich taste of the peanuts merging. Each chew felt full of vitality and life, making Zhuo Qianqian feel as if she was in a morning vegetable and fruit garden.

Zhuo Qianqian praised, "Boss is really amazing, even a simple celery with fragrant peanuts can be made so delicious. If this was served in the store, it would definitely sell well!"

"Hmm?"

Zhuo Qianqian’s words reminded Wang Fan.

The preparation of this cold dish was indeed simple, and there was no difference between making a bowl or a plate of it.

"That’s a good suggestion, might as well follow it. I’ll make more later, and add it to the menu tonight. Let’s say ten yuan a plate."

Zhuo Qianqian was a bit surprised: "Really? I was just saying it’s a pity to have such a dish without drinks, but we still have work to do this afternoon. If there’s more tonight, I’d definitely have to drink a little!"

"Can you drink much?"

Zhuo Qianqian modestly replied: "Just average, I start with three jin of liquor, and I can drink any amount of beer."

...

Zhou Changsheng is the manager of Man Ting Park, and he’s been having a puzzlement these past few days.

Although Man Ting Park also has a Water Splashing Festival, both its scale and popularity are not as high as those at Water Splashing Park.

Usually, this time sees a decline in visitor numbers.

But recently, not only has there been no decrease, but there seems to be an increase, which is quite baffling.

After discussing this perplexity with his deputy, the deputy smiled and said: "Maybe you haven’t noticed, but a new restaurant called Honor of Kings opened in our park recently, and many people are coming for that restaurant."

"Honor of Kings?"

Zhou Changsheng was even more puzzled: "Isn’t that a game? What does it have to do with a restaurant?"

Li Kun explained: "That restaurant seems to be quite famous online, and the owner is an offline internet celebrity. The recent viral trends in Harbin and Zibo have had something or another to do with him. I just read about him yesterday."

Zhou Changsheng was intrigued: "Oh? So he’s naturally got followers. Have you eaten his food?"

Li Kun shook his head: "Not yet, I’ve heard that it’s mainly chicken dishes, nothing repeated, and there’s a limit. Are you planning to try it?"

Zhou Changsheng laughed: "Since it has boosted our park’s attention, we should definitely check it out, let’s go tonight."

Li Kun replied: "Okay, we have a meeting at 4:30 in the afternoon, shall we go over after that?"

"Hmmm, let’s do that."

Meanwhile, at the restaurant.

"Boss Wang, Boss Wang, hahahaha, even if you hide, what’s the use? Haven’t I still found you?"

Shen Teng appeared in Wang Fan’s shop with a smug look and taunted Wang Fan: "You lied to us that you weren’t open, is this how you repay the brothers and sisters eagerly waiting to eat your food?"

Wang Fan, feeling a bit overwhelmed upon seeing Shen Teng, awkwardly smiled and said: "It’s not a holiday now, opening up in such a place would just be exhausting for everyone to come over, so I didn’t mention it."

That was indeed one of Wang Fan’s main considerations.

Just as Shen Teng was about to speak, Wang Fan quickly asked: "By the way, you came over just like that, did you book a hotel?"

He didn’t want another person just coming over without arrangements.

Shen Teng shook his head and, in the most plain tone, said the most pretentious words: "Why book a hotel? It’s just 10 kilometers from here, my dad has a villa, I’ll just stay there."

Well, that was a wasted question.

By all means, with a daily turnover of 50,000 to 60,000 yuan plus various small items’ bonus, it’s quite good. Still, compared to genuinely wealthy people, I’d still just be a small character.

"Boss Wang, is there anything to eat? I haven’t had a bite since taking the plane, and I’m just waiting for your meal. I feel like I’m starving."

Wang Fan glanced at the marinated chicken, which still needed a bit more time: "The chicken isn’t ready yet, it needs a bit more time. How about I cook you a bowl of noodles first?"

Shen Teng immediately perked up: "That sounds great, a Boss Wang exclusive that’s not even for sale, I definitely have to try it!"

While Wang Fan busied himself in the kitchen, Shen Teng happily boasted in the group: "Brothers, I’ve arrived at Boss Wang’s place and will soon enjoy his special noodles. Don’t be jealous! If you must be, please be jealous of @Zhuo Qianqian. I wondered why she was so quiet these past few days, turns out she’s been here with Boss Wang!"