
The restaurant manager sat at his desk, still speechless in his confusion facing a decline in restaurant earnings. However, suddenly, a servant came with a letter given by a palace envoy.
"Master there is someone who brought a letter from the small palace" the servant said respectfully.
"Letter?"
The Restaurant Manager took the letter carefully and opened it with hope. He read the letter carefully, and his expression turned from confusion to happiness radiating across his face.
Princess Palace explained in her letter that she had heard about the drop in restaurant earnings and wanted to help address the issue.
In the letter, the Princess of the Palace gave the order to the stewards of the restaurant to use the fish supply from the Zhuangzi pond.
"Ahh Princess know?"
Due to the decline in restaurant turnover they had to cut down on some of the fish suppliers often employed in these restaurants. The restaurant is threatened with having no suppliers at all.
It's hard to find a supplier that can actually provide fresh fish. If there are fishermen who want to sell their catches it is also not too often and the number is not much.
Other fish suppliers prefer to choose restaurants that pay the high price of their fish compared to restaurants that he manages now. This restaurant clearly did not have the ability to pay above average prices.
Now Zhuangzi could present live and fresh fish without worry.In addition to its location not so far away, the restaurant could also owe Zhuangzi first because it belonged to the Princess as well.
That way the problem of fish supply will be resolved here, of course also with the problem of funds for the supply of hahaha fish.
However, the happiness of the Restaurant Manager did not stop there. Princess Palace also attached a number of new and unique recipes to be applied in the restaurant.
Some of them are menus that have never been heard of in the capital. The Restaurant Manager is delighted and excited, as it is an opportunity to provide customers with a new culinary experience and revive their interest.
The restaurant manager immediately called the chef and other employees to inform them of the letter from the Princess Palace and gave instructions on the use of the fish supply from the Zhuangzi pond as well as the implementation of the new recipes.
There was no need to wait for long he sent a slave to go outside the city for the sake of taking a few kg of fresh fish by choice.
It is also necessary to be given a special letter saying permission from the Princess herself on the debt they can apply for.
After the slave left, the restaurant manager looked at each of the chefs with a slightly worried look.
The fish recipe is something that should not be broadcast on the outside there he is also the one who just entered this restaurant.
So he was also not so sure about the loyalty of the chefs in the kitchen.
The Restaurant Manager stood in the middle of the busy kitchen, in front of the chefs who had been summoned for a meeting discussing the matter of the recipe that the Palace Princess had just given. The Restaurant Manager looked serious, showing great interest over the matter.
"All right, I hope everyone listens well. The Princess of the Palace has given us precious new recipes. However, I need to emphasize that these recipes are confidential and must be strictly guarded within the scope of this restaurant"
The Chefs nodded in agreement, showing their readiness to abide by the rules.
"Sure, Manager. We will keep these recipes confidential with all our heart"
"good. I want to warn you all. If anyone violates and disseminates this recipe out of the restaurant, the consequences will be very serious. You guys understand, right?" the restaurant manager said again.
"Nobody would dare to break this rule, Manager. We appreciate the opportunity afforded by the Princess Palace and will work hard to maintain the integrity and exclusivity of these recipes" said the head chef with a serious face.
This recipe in the country of Dayun is highly appreciated like a treasure for a chef. When the chef gets the recipe he will definitely appreciate the person who sent it. How could he have betrayed such great kindness.
"Now, let's start reviewing these recipes one by one and figure out how to apply them perfectly on our restaurant menu"
"These are some tips on how to make the fish we are going to cook do not become fishy, Master chef take and learn this"said the restaurant manager who gave the paper with writing about ways to repel the fishy taste and smell of fish that will be cooked later.
The head chef was a little confused by this arrangement but he still kept reading it because it was part of the job.
The first way is, Choose fresh fish: Make sure the fish you use is fresh fish. Check the eyes of the fish that should shine, scales that are still tightly attached, and the body of the fish is chewy. Avoid using fish that has been too long or not fresh, because it can increase the risk of fishy taste.
The second way is to clean the fish well: Wash the fish with cold running water to clean the dirt or mucus attached to the surface. Also be sure to clean the stomach of the fish carefully, removing the contents of the stomach that may be able to give fishy taste to the meat of the fish.
The third way is to use salt or lime juice: After washing the fish, rub salt or lime juice on the surface of the fish for a few minutes. This will help eliminate any fishy odors that may be present in the fish.
The fourth way is to soak in an acidic solution: To eliminate the more intense fishy taste, you can soak the fish in an acidic solution, such as a mixture of water and vinegar or lime juice. Soak the fish for about 15-30 minutes, then rinse with clean water before processing it further.
The fifth way is to use herbs and spices: When cooking fish, add aromatic herbs and spices, such as ginger, garlic, orange leaves, or lemongrass. These seasonings will give the fish a strong aroma and taste, reducing the possibility of a fishy taste.
The sixth way is, Do not cook fish for too long, because this can make the fish meat becomes hard and fishy taste more pronounced. Make sure to cook the fish until cooked perfectly, but not excessively.
The 7th way is when you fry fish, make sure the oil is not too hot. Excessive frying can produce fish that is too dry and fishy. Use fresh oil and make sure the frying temperature is enough to cook the fish well.
The head chef and his assistant scratched their heads when reading the instruction sheet on how to clean the fish.
All this time they just clean the fish and wash it just before cooking.
But apparently there are still some steps that can be followed so that the fish does not feel fishy and also not hard when fried.
"So all this time we've only been wrong in terms of cleaning fish, is that why our processed fish become fishy?"said the head chef who was somehow amazed by the brain contents of the Princess.
A girl who never even held a living fish but knew how to keep the fish from fishy when consumed.
Huf the Princess really deserves to be a role model, ckckck.
"how can the head chef do you try this?"ask the restaurant manager who hesitates.
It is just a matter of washing the fish so what is difficult in that regard.
"No matter the caretaker, these steps can still be done" the head chef said quickly.
If it can't take care of the fish in the way written by the princess then it's better to retreat to being a chef, that's a shame.
"Okay now there is a fish recipe that will be advanced today, Hem is there still fish stock in the back?" ask the restaurant manager.
"there's still some tails, manager?"they do not have many customers so there are still some fish stocks in the kitchen, even though they do not buy fish in large quantities.
"Ohh then cook the menu and send it into my room later" said the restaurant manager again.
"All right "
Meanwhile the pockeys were reading the menu recipe. They will try it out today and see if it tastes good and is worth selling.
Steamed Fish with Soy Sauce ( ⁇ ):
Fresh fish can be chosen such as tilapia, grouper fish, or tilapia fish .Soy sauce, White meatballs, finely chopped
Ginger, thin slices are also Sesame oil
There are also Onion leaves that are sliced thinly for the garnish
After reading the recipe coffee immediately directed his assistants to start making a menu based on the recipe of the palace princess, namely Zhang Fey.
An assistant immediately cleans the fish with lime juice to remove the fishy smell. Rinse the fish with clean water and dry it using kitchen wipes.
Prepare also containers for steaming fish, such as heat-resistant plates or steaming racks.
Place the fish on a steaming container, making sure the fish is located evenly. Sprinkle chopped garlic and ginger slices over the fish.
Heat the water in a steaming pot or large pan with a lid, until the water boils.
Put the steaming container with the fish into the steaming pan or pan. Close the pot tightly.
Steam the fish for about 8-10 minutes, or until the fish matures perfectly. If the fish is large enough, the steaming time may take longer.
During the steaming process, heat a small amount of sesame oil in a small skillet. Add the soy sauce and stir well until the sauce is hot.
After the fish has matured, remove it from the steaming pan. Sprinkle hot soy sauce on the fish evenly.Strew the fish with slices of chives as decoration.
While the other team rushed to make a menu of other recipes.
The zhang Fey chocolate cooking fish.
Head chef make fish fillets from snapper.Then make wheat flour to coat the fish.Add Salt and pepper to give flavor to the fish.
Smear fish fillets with salt and pepper. Baluri with enough wheat flour, then lightly shake to remove excess flour.
Heat the oil or butter in the pan. Fry fish fillets until browned on both sides. Lift and set the fish.
In the same pan, saute garlic and onions until they are fragrant and withered.
If using mushrooms, add them to the pan and cook until the mushrooms start to soften.
Pour chocolate sauce, salted soy sauce and fish broth or vegetable broth into the pan. Stir well to blend the taste.
Return the fish fillet to the pan, placing it on top of the sauce. Reduce the heat and let the fish soak in the sauce for a few minutes.
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with a little water to make a thick solution. Add the solution to the pan and stir slowly to thicken the sauce. Cook a few more minutes until the sauce reaches the desired consistency.
Taste the sauce and adjust the flavor if necessary, adding salt, pepper, or other sauces to taste.
Sprinkle Braised Fish in Brown Sauce with chopped celery leaves to give a fresh touch.
Now there is a warm fish dish with chocolate sauce on it. Suitable served with white rice or steamed vegetables.
The third recipe is zhang Fei-style fish dumpling soup.
Mix finely chopped fish meat with pureed white tofu in a large bowl.
Add garlic, shallots, chives, ginger, and beaten eggs into the bowl. Stir well until all ingredients are mixed evenly.
Add enough sago flour or wheat flour to the fish dough to help tie it up. Stir well until the dough becomes solid and can be formed.
Put sesame oil, soy sauce, pepper powder, and salt according to taste into the batter. Stir back until the seasoning is mixed evenly.
Take one sheet of dumpling leather . Put a pinch of fish dough in the middle of the dumpling skin.
Fold the dumpling skin into a triangle or other shape according to taste. Make sure the skin looks neat and tightly closed.
Heat the steam with medium fire. If you do not have a steamer, you can use a pan by steaming using a rack or strainer over boiling water.
Stacking fish dumplings in heated steam. Make sure they don't stick together.
Steamed fish dumplings for about 10-15 minutes or until cooked. Make sure the fish in the dumpling has matured perfectly.
Three menus have been completed prepared in dishes which are then taken into the workroom of the restaurant manager.
Restaurant managers also examine the visuals of this food and smell the aroma that is appetizing.
Before tasting he thought if this menu was indeed as delicious as he thought.
The manager of the restaurant with a heart pounding tasting the creation of the recipe given by the princess of the palace. He chose the three dishes he had prepared attentively, and tasted each dish carefully.
When he first tasted the first dish, the restaurant manager felt an explosion of taste that struck his tongue. The dish combines various spices perfectly, creating a rich and delicious harmony of flavors. The restaurant manager was unable to hide his smile of satisfaction while enjoying every mouthful.
When tasting the second dish, the restaurant manager was impressed by the unique combination of ingredients used. The dish has a perfect texture, with a taste that feels fresh and tasty. The restaurant manager could not help but give a small compliment at heart to the success of this recipe.
When it came to the third meal, the restaurant manager was instantly mesmerized by his interesting visual presentation. After tasting, the manager of the restaurant felt a melting of appetizing flavors. It feels so delicious and inviting to keep eating it.
The restaurant manager could not hide his excitement. He felt confident that with these menus, the restaurant would experience a significant increase in turnover. The compliments and rewards that will come from satisfied customers will be a real testament to the success of these recipes.
Without intending to pretend the manager of this restaurant asked all the chefs to enjoy together and taste about this new menu.
All the chefs who enjoyed the menu were also happy with the results of their work today.
All were satisfied including Zhang Fey who heard their reaction from his system.
He only heard without looking but was already close to smelling the scents of money that came from the recipes.
Can the Princess laugh now.