The strongest Marquis in history

Things are relatively complicated.

The first thing Wang Qi considered was the food in the north.Although Nanyang now has sufficient food, the food in this era is mainly steamed and boiled, and there is no such thing as stir-frying.

Wang Qi didn't think about making stir-fried vegetables, hot pot, etc. right now, it's not suitable right now, and he doesn't have enough time to do it.

The food Wang Qi was thinking about was for the people to eat.

This is the most important.

After thinking about it for a while, Wang Qi suddenly had an idea.

Steamed buns, steamed buns!

These are the most direct two kinds of food.

For ordinary people, as long as there is food to fill their stomachs, that is enough.Steamed buns and steamed buns are the easiest to make and the most cost-effective. Inventing these two foods right now will be the greatest help.

Enough to meet the needs of the people not to go hungry.

After Wang Qi thought it over, he immediately started to prepare.In this era, there are already flour pancakes, which are made of pancakes after grinding wheat into flour. This is the simplest pancake.

Or, mixed minced meat, baked meatloaf.

Wang Qi went directly to the back kitchen and called the cook from the house.The cook in charge of the backyard, named Zhang Shi, is a middle-aged woman in her early forties, and this is the latest one invited.

Zhang's man is in charge of logistics in the army.Zhang's son is also in the army.The family is extremely reliable, so Zhu Shanchang arranged to eat in the backyard.

Mrs. Zhang stood in front of Wang Qi, feeling uneasy and a little apprehensive.

The person in front of him is the county magistrate.

He is also the controller of the entire Nanyang County.

Wang Qi said with a smile on his face, "Aunt Zhang, bring out some wheat flour. I have food to make. I'll tell you how to do it, and you just do it."

"Young master, you call it that, Zhesha servant."

Mrs. Zhang replied immediately.

She quickly took out the fine flour after grinding the wheat, which was ground with a stone mill, and then the slightly coarser particles were removed with a bamboo sieve. In the end, only very fine wheat flour was left, which can be used for pancakes and steamed buns.

It's just that Zhang's movements are a little stiff, and even his hands are trembling.

Facing Wang Qi was very nervous.

Wang Qi said: "Aunt Zhang, don't be nervous, I'm not a scourge, you can do whatever you want."

"Yes Yes!"

Seeing that Wang Qi still called him that, Mrs. Zhang didn't say any more.

Just do it honestly.

Seeing that the flour was ready, Wang Qi asked Mrs. Zhang to bring warm water to knead the dough.First add a little more warm water, and then gradually add a little bit, and keep kneading the dough.

This matter alone took nearly half an hour.That is to say, Mrs. Zhang has been busy with the kitchen, so she has this physical strength.Even so, after Zhang's reconciliation ended, he felt a little feverish.

Mrs. Zhang put the dough in a porcelain vat made of porcelain clay, and said, "My lord, what should we do now?"

Wang Qi said: "You go and get a clean quilt and put it on the porcelain vat. Next, start to raise the dough, and wait for the dough to ferment before proceeding to the next step of making."

"Yes!"

Mrs. Zhang went directly to arrange.

Today's weather is already December, unlike summer, the weather is hot and the surface rises quickly.The temperature in winter is low, and the speed of dough fermentation is slow, especially because there is a lot of dough in the porcelain vat, which is not easy to complete.

It takes some time.

After Wang Qi waited for Mrs. Zhang to cover the vat with a quilt, she asked Mrs. Zhang to go about her own affairs, and Wang Qi asked a carpenter from the county government to make a simple steamer.

This matter was done after a long time.

After making the steamer, wash it clean and hang it aside.

Wang Qi didn't care anymore and went to busy himself with his own affairs.

The next day, early in the morning.

Wang Qi called Mrs. Zhang early and took Mrs. Zhang to the back kitchen.Because it was made by Wang Qi, Mrs. Zhang didn't look at it all the time. Now she is with Wang Qi and under Wang Qi's order, Mrs. Zhang took out the quilt.

Seeing the rising dough, Mrs. Zhang was a little surprised.

This situation, never encountered.

Today's noodle cakes are all kneaded directly, and then water is added to make pancakes in a viscous state.

This is not the same as the dough in front of you.

Wang Qi saw the swollen dough and pressed it with his hand.Once pressed down, the dough sinks and is very soft.

From Wang Qi's point of view, the dough fermented well.

Wang Qi ordered: "Aunt Zhang, take out all the dough, add a little flour, and knead the dough again. In the end, the dough will not stick to your hands, and it will not stick to the porcelain pot. It is extremely soft."

Mrs. Zhang nodded and started kneading the dough.After a while, the dough was kneaded again.

Wang Qi cut off a piece of dough, kneaded it into a long strip, and then cut it into pieces of steamed buns.After finishing all this, Wang Qi fetched the steamer, put the cut buns one by one on the steamer.

When the water in the iron pot boils, put the steamer on the iron pot to adjust.

As the water vapor evaporates, hot air enters the steamer.

Because it was the first experiment, Wang Qi waited for about half a quarter of an hour before opening the lid of the steamer.When the lid of the steamer was opened and the white smoke dissipated, Mrs. Zhang's eyes widened when she saw it.

Zhang's body trembled a little, and he said in shock: "Ah, why did this steamed bun get so big all of a sudden?"

The previous steamed buns were only half the size of a fist, but now each bun is much bigger than a fist.

It swelled up too much.

Mrs. Zhang had never seen such a situation before, so she was very surprised and found it inconceivable.

After Wang Qi saw it, a smile appeared on his face.The steamed hair has risen so much, it seems to be a success, but I don't know how it tastes?Wang Qi fetched chopsticks and picked up a steamed bun.

When the steamed buns cooled down a bit, I took a bite.

The entrance is soft, with a hint of sweetness, very delicious.

Wang Qi said, "Aunt Zhang, give it a try."

Mrs. Zhang carefully picked up a steamed bun, and she took a bite. On her vicissitudes of life, there was an expression of enjoyment, and she said with emotion: "My lord, this food is so delicious. It tastes sweet and extremely soft. It's really delicious." gone."

Wang Qi smiled and said, "As long as it tastes good, this is the food I want to make. It's called steamed buns."

Zhang said: "Young master is really powerful."

Wang Qi immediately said: "Su Lie!"

"exist!"

Su Lie immediately came up to him.

Wang Qi ordered: "Go and send an order to call Zhuge Feng, Xiao Qingzhi, Zhu Shanchang, and Xia Houhu."

"Yes!"

Su Lie turned around and went to notify.

Wang Qi also ordered Mrs. Zhang to continue steaming the steamed buns. The steamer made yesterday was not just one drawer, but nine drawers.Right now, Mrs. Zhang can continuously knead the dough into strips, cut them and put them in the steamer.

As time passed, more and more steamed buns were prepared.

Not long after, Zhuge Feng, Xiao Qingzhi and others all came.A group of people gathered in the back kitchen, with expressions of curiosity and doubt on their faces.

What did Wang Qi call them to the back kitchen?

Zhuge Feng said directly: "Second brother, what's the matter?"

Wang Qi said: "Come, let me give you a fresh food, which I just made."

He beckoned, and Mrs. Zhang opened the steamer.

The steam was steaming, revealing the steamed buns.

Wang Qi waved his hand and said, "Come on, everyone have a taste of my steamed buns."

Zhuge Feng took the chopsticks and picked up a steamed bun.He was surprised after taking a bite, and continued to eat.A steamed bun, all eaten in a short while.

At this moment, Zhuge Feng was also surprised.

The steamed buns are so delicious.

After Xiao Qingzhi, Zhu Shanchang, and Xia Houhu finished eating, each of them showed a look of surprise on their faces.Because they have never eaten such steamed buns. Although the steamed buns are simple, they taste unique and delicious.

Zhuge Feng said: "Second brother, what kind of steamed buns are these?"

Zhu Shanchang also asked: "My lord, what's the matter with this steamed bun?"

Xiao Qingzhi praised it.

As for Xia Houhu, his eyes were shining, he kept eating one by one, and he didn't speak at all.For him, this steamed bun is really delicious, steaming hot, soft and delicious, with a sweet taste, blooming on the taste buds on the tip of the tongue, it is far more delicious than any other bread.

Su Lie was also like Xia Houhu, only caring about eating steamed buns.

Wang Qi explained with a smile: "Steamed buns are made from wheat flour. Come on, you can see how Aunt Zhang makes them."

Mrs. Zhang demonstrated it directly.

Zhu Shanchang saw a small piece of dough, which after passing through the steamer, turned into a steamed bun bigger than a fist.He widened his eyes, and with an inconceivable expression, he said, "This, this, this is too incredible!"

Zhuge Feng echoed, "It's simply amazing."

Xiao Qingzhi said: "A mere bit of dough can make such a big steamed bun. My lord, if it is used in the army and on the common people, the common people will be free from hunger."

Zhu Shanchang said again: "You should know that there is only so much rice, or porridge made from rice. This steamed bun is very good, and you can go hungry after eating it. This food is really important to us. gone."

With a smile on his face, Wang Qi said: "The reason why steamed buns were invented is to use them in the army to replace bread. The production of this steamed bun is very simple, and it can be produced on a large scale, and then supplied to the common people and soldiers."

Zhu Shan said: "My lord is wise!"

Xiao Qingzhi also said: "My son is wise!"

Wang Qi smiled and said, "Actually, you can also add meat stuffing to make buns. The buns I made are not very good, but I can demonstrate it."

Zhuge Feng had some doubts in his eyes, and asked, "Second brother, what kind of food is steamed stuffed bun?"

Zhu Shanchang and Xiao Qingzhi also looked at Wang Qi.

There is curiosity in the eyes.

They were really shocked. Unexpectedly, Wang Qi made another kind of food, which surprised people.

Even more admiration.

Wang Qi is too good.

Chapter 281

Before Wang Qi traveled, he made steamed buns and steamed buns by himself.It's just that his level is very poor, it is impossible to make eighteen folds, but even so, Wang Qi still has to try.

Wang Qi asked Mrs. Zhang to get some meat stuffing. He found some bacon, cut it into pieces, and wrapped it in the buns.

Soon, a bun was squeezed out.

The bun is crooked, if you look carefully, there are seven or eight folds.

It's a bit bad, but it's okay.

Wang Qi made a steamed stuffed bun and asked Zhang to learn from it.Mrs. Zhang was a little clumsy at first making the buns, but after the first bun was made, the second one went much smoother.

By the third, it's been a breeze.

By the time of the fourth one, ten pleats had already been pinched, and the shape of the steamed stuffed bun was even more rounded, looking extremely beautiful without being ugly at all.

After Wang Qi saw it, he also sighed with emotion.

In terms of cooking skills, especially making steamed buns, Mrs. Zhang seems to be cheating.Ordinary people need some experience to make a good bun, but Mrs. Zhang has already learned it in a short time.

After steaming a basket of steamed buns, Wang Qi waved his hand and said, "Come on, have a taste."

Zhugefeng and the others ate it, and they all seemed to enjoy it.

Zhuge Feng smashed his mouth and said: "This bun is really good, with meat added in it, the taste is unique. Steamed buns have one taste, and buns have another taste."