The Spirit of Gourmet

Chapter 113 What? No more fried rice with eggs?!

"Boss Qin, quickly give me a serving of egg fried rice!"

The next morning, as soon as Qin Lang arrived at his stall, a huge crowd swarmed around him.

These people were not diners, but other stall owners in the food area and amusement park employees.

The amusement park was not yet open, and even the free lanes were not open, presenting a perfect opportunity for "abuse of power for personal gain."

After having that wonderfully delicious large-pot version of fried rice last night, these people have been craving it all night.

Seeing this, Zhao Qian and Cao Dongdong exchanged a glance and both wore expressions of watching a show.

The two of them went with Qin Lang to buy ingredients in advance to make preparations, so they were the first to know that the food Qin Lang was setting up for today had changed.

Since the two of them were traveling with Qin Lang, they would have many more opportunities to eat fried rice with eggs in the future, so they didn't have too many regrets.

On the contrary, the dishes Qin Lang presented today surprised them just as much.

As for now…

They were eager to see how others would react after they learned that Qin Lang was no longer selling fried rice.

"We don't have fried rice today," Qin Lang said, shrugging. "Today, we're selling plain noodles."

"what?!"

As Qin Lang finished speaking, a series of wailing and howling erupted from in front of the stall, much to the delight of Zhao Qian and Cao Dongdong, the two onlookers.

Yes, that's the feeling I'm looking for.

"Give me a bowl of plain noodles to try!" The stall owner, surnamed Zhou, who had personally prepared the fried rice last night, was the first to emerge from his grief and shouted loudly.

The others then suddenly came to their senses.

Yes, how could the food made by Boss Qin not be delicious?

There's no time to be sad about fried rice anymore; they absolutely must try Boss Qin's new culinary creations!

"You're always the fastest, Lao Zhou! I'll have one too!"

"And I!"

"I also…"

Hearing the commotion, Qin Lang smiled and nodded, "Don't worry, everyone, we have everything."

As he spoke, Qin Lang quickly took out bowls of noodles and lined them up on the table, adding salt, light soy sauce, sugar, and the soul of Yangchun noodles—a small spoonful of lard.

Next, add water and a little salt to the pot and wait for it to boil.

Adding a little salt to the water not only gives the noodles a base flavor during cooking, but also makes them more chewy.

Unlike yesterday's fried rice, Qin Lang prepared a large, meter-tall cooking pot instead of a frying pan today.

Using such a large pot to cook noodles, you can easily cook ten or even more portions of noodles at once, and there will be no uneven cooking.

This will greatly improve Qin Lang's efficiency in preparing meals.

While waiting, Qin Lang peeled off the outer leaves of the high-quality greens, leaving only the tenderest parts, then washed and removed the roots.
Soon, the water in the pot boiled, and Qin Lang added the noodles. At the same time, he put the prepared vegetables into a large braising spice basket and hung it on the side of the pot.

As a common staple food, there are no fixed requirements for the choice of noodles for Yangchun noodles. Generally, thinner noodles with a certain degree of elasticity are fine.

Qin Lang had deliberately tried all kinds of noodles at the market that morning, selecting the most suitable one for making Yangchun noodles. He then used up all of the other party's stock, ensuring there would be enough noodles for the day. He scooped up the noodle soup with a ladle and poured it into the bowl of noodles that had already been seasoned. He then sprinkled some chopped green onions on top. The hot soup melted the lard, and a bowl of clear, brown noodle soup with a glistening sheen was ready.

Immediately afterwards, Qin Lang skillfully scooped out the cooked noodles from the pot and placed them one by one into the noodle soup, then put a small green vegetable on top.

A standard bowl of plain noodles is now ready.

The combination of blue and white, a simple color scheme, seems to possess a certain magic, whetting one's appetite.

Having already smelled the aroma of noodles and lard filling the air, the crowd could no longer resist. Soon, the bowls of noodles on the cutting board were devoured. Those who hadn't yet eaten complained about how fast the others were moving, while also looking expectantly at Qin Lang, hoping he would be even faster.

Noticing the thoughts in those gazes, Qin Lang shook his head, both amused and exasperated, and then began cooking the second batch of noodles.

The first people to eat started yelling and shouting.

"This plain noodle..." The stall owner surnamed Liu, who sells mixed-flavor pancakes, took a bite of plain noodles, smacked his lips twice, and showed an expression of amazement.

Just like yesterday's fried rice, Qin Lang's cooking process for Yangchun noodles was so simple that anyone could do it at a glance. But even with such simple steps, the noodles tasted so wonderful in his mouth.

The noodles were cooked to the perfect doneness, with a slight chewiness, and were incredibly smooth to the taste. The broth wasn't overpowering, but its light flavor was enhanced by the rich aroma of lard, leaving one wanting more.

While the stall owner surnamed Liu was still savoring his meal, Old Zhou, who had picked up the bowl of plain noodles first, had already finished the noodles in his bowl with a "take a deep breath," drunk a mouthful of soup, patted his stomach, and let out a comfortable sigh.

"It's delicious!"

"Old Zhou, you're really something! You're quick at everything – quick at your work, quick at your eating, and quick at your hands too," another stall owner nearby couldn't help but tease him. "Such delicious noodles should be savored slowly!"

"Idiot!" Old Zhou gave him a disdainful look, then turned to Qin Lang and called out, "Little Qin, I want another bowl!"

What the hell!

The stall owner who had previously laughed at him suddenly became quite amusing.

Goodness, he almost forgot he could have another bowl!
Qin Lang acted quickly; by the time Lao Zhou finished eating, he had already prepared noodles for everyone present.

Hearing Lao Zhou's voice, he glanced at the other person in surprise, "You've already finished eating?!"

"I haven't added eggs for you yet."

Suddenly, the breathing sounds in the room stopped abruptly.

"...Add an egg?" Old Zhou couldn't help but blink.

"That's right." Qin Lang nodded affirmatively, "A combination of meat and vegetables makes it more nutritious and healthy, so every bowl of plain noodles comes with an egg."

"Wait a moment, I'll get it for you now."

Qin Lang originally didn't plan to add extra eggs, but Egg Baby protested, believing that a dish without eggs is soulless!
Therefore, Qin Lang ultimately decided to add it!
Frying eggs with a lot of oil will ruin the light flavor of Yangchun noodles, and you will also need to prepare a separate stove and wok.

Therefore, Qin Lang's choice was poached eggs.

First, crack an egg into a small bowl, then tilt the bowl slightly and bring it close to the boiling water so that the egg can slowly slide into the boiling water.

This step is crucial. If you crack the egg directly into the water, the egg white will completely disperse and will not be able to solidify.

After one was finished, the second, the third...

Soon, poached eggs were formed in the pot.

By the time Qin Lang scooped the eggs out, everyone had already rushed over.

Start grabbing!
(End of this chapter)