Chef at the University Canteen-Chapter 355 - 243: Can Peach Blossoms Really Be Carried Around? (2)

Chapter 355: Chapter 243: Can Peach Blossoms Really Be Carried Around? (2)

"Haven’t you been talking about Jiangzhou noodle salad since last year? Why don’t you start selling the noodle salad at the counter from tomorrow? What do you think?"

The noodle salad Jiang Yu mentioned referred to Jiangzhou’s specialty snack, Jiangzhou noodle salad.

The preparation of Jiangzhou noodle salad is extremely simple. Fresh rice noodles are blanched in boiling water and then plated. Pre-fried mustard greens, chopped chili, peanuts, diced radish, cooking oil, soy sauce, and chopped scallions are then added and mixed evenly, ready to be enjoyed.

Of course, the selection of condiments can be adjusted according to personal preference.

Because of its simple preparation, delicious flavor, and filling nature, Jiangzhou noodle salad is definitely one of Jiangzhou’s favorite breakfasts, as evidenced by the numerous noodle shops dotted around the streets of Jiangzhou.

Ma Guoqiang had always been thinking about making Jiangzhou noodle salad, hoping that the students at Jiangzhou University could taste this local delicacy. Coming to Jiangzhou without eating Jiangzhou noodle salad is really like coming for nothing.

"Sure, I have no problem with that."

Ma Guoqiang nodded without hesitation and said with a smile,

"My noodle salad tastes pretty good, but to make the students even happier, boss, should you personally stir-fry the mustard greens [hòng]?"

"No problem, I’ll stir-fry it for you tonight."

Jiang Yu nodded with a smile. After speaking, as if he had remembered something, he asked,

"By the way, if you’re selling noodle salad, who will make the buns afterwards?"

"Xiaofeng will. Since he started making sweet sugar cakes with me, he’s also been learning to make buns every day."

Ma Guoqiang’s face was full of pride, and he said smilingly,

"Although this kid doesn’t talk much, he’s diligent and willing to learn, not afraid of hardship. At first, he didn’t even know how to wrap a bun, but after two days, he wrapped them quite well. Now, although not great, they’re okay, and he’s much faster than he was before."

"That works." Jiang Yu nodded.

The Xiaofeng that Ma Guoqiang mentioned is Feng Leqing, a young fellow from Jian Ning, Xiao Xiang.

A while back, after Ma Guoqiang’s new breakfast item, sweet sugar cake, sold well, it filled him with a sense of accomplishment, which boosted his enthusiasm, making him want to make more sweet sugar cakes so more students could try them.

So, he approached Jiang Yu and proposed that he wanted to work with Feng Leqing, teaching him some pastry skills along the way.

Jiang Yu, of course, didn’t have any objections, and agreed readily.

However, Jiang Yu didn’t expect that Feng Leqing would have a knack for Chinese pastries. In such a short time, he not only learned to make sweet sugar cakes, but also learned to make buns.

After chatting with Jiang Yu for a bit more, Ma Guoqiang started preparing to fry the sweet sugar cakes. The Jiangzhou noodle salad would only start selling tomorrow, but today’s sweet sugar cakes shouldn’t be missed. 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

As for Jiang Yu, of course, he continued sitting there wrapping soup buns.

The sound of a blower roared in the ears, the air was filled with the rich aroma of braised meat, and everyone in the kitchen was busy, which made Jiang Yu feel very at ease and fulfilled.

...

Around three in the afternoon, Lu Shuwu returned from the peach blossom thickets on the outskirts.

As soon as he got back, he excitedly ran back to the cafeteria and found Jiang Yu, happily saying:

"Boss, I brought you back peach blossoms, are two large sacks enough?"

"Did you press the peach blossoms down?"

"Of course, otherwise fluffy fresh peach blossoms wouldn’t fill up even one sack!"

"Alright, since it’s for making peach blossom sauce anyway."

Jiang Yu thought for a bit and didn’t dwell on it, saying to him,

"Where are the peach blossoms? Get a few people to lift and wash them first."

Then, he turned his head and instructed Yan Tongtong,

"Xiaoyan, get a few big buckets for porridge, fill them with clean water, so we can wash the peach blossoms later."

"Oh, okay."

Yan Tongtong responded, turned around, and ran off to get the buckets.

She didn’t need to ask to know that the peach blossom sauce Senior Brother Jiang had mentioned must smell and taste wonderful!

If one were to spread the peach blossom sauce on a slice of bread and take a bite, the taste would be incredible!

Jiang Yu, of course, didn’t think as much as Yan Tongtong did. After Lu Shuwu and some part-time students carried in two large sacks of peach blossoms, he had them pluck the petals and wash them thoroughly in the buckets.

It was still early for dinner, and everyone in the kitchen was still free. Seeing the boss preparing to make something delicious, of course they were happy. Each of them, without needing to be prompted, voluntarily came up to help.

If they slacked off now, they wouldn’t have the nerve to eat the delicious food the boss made later.

With more people, tasks got done quickly. It wasn’t long before all the peach blossoms from the two large sacks were washed clean.

Next up was making the peach blossom sauce.

There are two ways to make peach blossom sauce.

One method is to dry the washed petals, then crush them with sugar, jar it, seal it, and store it in the refrigerator. It can be used after three days.

Another method is to directly simmer the cleaned peach petals with sugar over low heat, stirring constantly, until the petals turn transparent and the syrup thickens to a jam-like consistency.

Peach blossom sauce made by the second method can be used immediately, whether to brew in water or spread on bread, it tastes quite good.