Chapter 35 Popular late night snack

Even if there is no evidence such as being number one in the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Northern Song Dynasty, Su Shi's literary and artistic achievements have already withstood the test of history.

But then again, genius sometimes needs to be tempered before it can truly become a piece of jade.

The Wutai Poetry Case was demoted to Huangzhou, which was the biggest turning point and misfortune in Su Shi's political career.

But it was precisely because of this demotion that Su Shi truly became Su Dongpo.

While reclaiming wasteland on Dongpo, he created works that have been passed down through the ages.

In calligraphy, he left behind the third running script "Han Shi Tie" in the world.

In terms of painting, he created the masterpiece of the National Art Museum of China - "Xiaoxiang Bamboo and Stone Picture Scroll".

"Niannujiao·Chibi Nostalgic", "Chibi Fu" and countless poems that are still familiar to this day all originated from that period.

Nie Guangyi's favorite phrase "Looking back to the desolate place, returning home, there will be neither wind nor rain" was also composed when Su Shi was demoted to Huangzhou.

Back to the topic of eating.

He was demoted several times and exiled all the way. In addition to achieving Su Shi's artistic attainments, it also inspired his gastronomic talent.

From the gentleman of a distant chef who "kept his finger off the spring water" when he was with Wang Fu, to the eternal eating emperor who left behind one recipe after another, Su Dongpo only used a distance of love to eat.

Nie Guangyi already knew what Xuan Shi was going to do.

What Zong Ji wanted to do, which one of the popular late-night snacks that have been passed down from that time to this day, really made him curious.

For a person like Su Dongpo who doesn't care about food and eats anything, any dish seems to be acceptable to him.

Based on Nie Guangyi's understanding of Emperor Chi, he could probably think of three.

Curiosity makes people hungry.

Fortunately, the answer was soon revealed automatically.

Zongji came up carrying a large box filled with ice cubes.

Meng Xinzhi turned around and stared for several seconds.

Nie Guangyi's foodie instincts made him suddenly become a gentleman: "How about we go over there and watch them cook?"

As a result, the two hit it off and came to the "challenge area" of ancient French food.

The answer will be revealed immediately.

It is different from the ancient method of making sheep and scorpions, which takes a lot of time to make.

Zongji’s popular late-night snack can be made in just a few minutes as long as the ingredients are prepared.

And it’s the kind that leaves no suspense and you can see the entire production process at a glance.

Arena area.

Zongji and Xuanshi were discussing during the discussion.

Cheng Nuo asked various questions beside him.

Zongji said: "Su Dongpo loved to eat, and he would eat wherever he went. Needless to say when he was relegated to Huangzhou, a poem "Ode to Pork" talked about Dongpo's meat, and a piece "Methods for Cooking Fish" talked about Dongpo's meat.

All the Dongpo fish."

Xuan Shi responded directly: "Well, in Su Dongpo's recipe, it is the most detailed description of how to cook fish. He also emphasized that he cooked it himself - [Zizhan was in Huangzhou, so he cooked fish by himself]

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Cheng Nuo interacted with her boyfriend: "How detailed?"

Xuan Shi continued: "[Put fresh crucian carp or carp under cold water and add salt as usual. Add the heart of the cabbage, add a few white stalks of green onion, do not stir. If it is half cooked, add a little each of ginger, radish juice and wine, and mix with three.

When the ingredients are equal, mix them thoroughly and then eat them. When they are almost cooked and enter the orange peel line, they are eaten. Those who eat them know how to eat them, so I won’t talk about them in full.】"

Although it is ancient Chinese, it is not difficult to understand at all. Cheng Nuo sorted it out himself: "It is indeed very detailed. It requires live fish, cold water for the pot, when to add salt and onions, and ginger and radish wine."

How much amount should be added, and orange peel should be added when it is almost cooked. This method is really complicated, and there are special instructions on how to stir even the details."

After sorting it out, Cheng Nuo started to ask: "What kind of vegetable is wok?"

Xuan Shi looked up at Cheng Nuo and said, "That's awesome - cabbage."

"Haha, that's really awesome!" Cheng Nuo finished laughing and asked: "Ashi, is the sheep and scorpion you made also the recipe left by Su Dongpo when he was demoted to Huangzhou?"

"No." Xuan Shi responded: "Sheep and Scorpion came up when he was later demoted to Huizhou. At that time, the market was sparse, but he still killed a sheep every day and did not dare to compete with the officials. When he bought it, he asked

The butcher buys his spine and ears.]"

Cheng Nuo originally wanted to ask about the historical background of Xuan Shi, but when he saw Meng Xin approaching, he moved directly and said, "A Shi, I won't ask you anymore. You can be a sheep and a scorpion with peace of mind. I'll let Da Xin explain it to me."

Just understand."

After saying that, Cheng Nuo came to Meng Xinzhi and took her arm.

Meng Xinzhi let Cheng Nuo hold her arm and asked gently, "What does Sister Cheng Nuo want to know?"

"It's this sheep scorpion. Isn't Dongpo Pork derived from "Ode to Pork"? Then what is the name of this article?"

"What Sheep and Scorpion want to do was written in a letter written by Su Shi to his brother Su Che."

"Su Shi also wrote letters to his brother?"

"Well, he wrote the most letters to his brother of anyone."

"Are the two brothers so close to each other?"

"Well, in my eyes, Su Che is a younger brother for all eternity, his younger brother's younger brother. He has almost lost all his edge and has been busy working for his brother all his life. He has paid for his brother's outspokenness and charity.

.”

"Well, it feels like it's a long story. I feel that Su Shi's family relationship should be similar to yours!"

"Our family is indeed happy and happy, but in their time, all kinds of desperate situations to protect each other are unlikely to exist in modern times."

"Fighting to the death to protect each other?"

"Yes, Su Dongpo was not beheaded in the Wutai Poetry Case. Su Che also begged for mercy and was demoted at the same time. The demotion was not in the same place."

"Then you must listen to Da Xin's lecture another day." Cheng Nuo brought the topic back: "Today, let's talk to me about Sheep and Scorpion first."

Meng Xinzhi looked at Nie Guangyi and said loudly: "About food, Mr. Nie should be better at it, right?"

Nie Guangyi went to the rooftop specifically to eat. Normally, he would be too lazy to speak when it comes to delicious food.

Today was different. His peacock feathers started working first. He asked Cheng Nuo: "Didn't we already talk about the methods of sheep and scorpions in the car just now?"

"Is that all that was said in the car?" Cheng Nuo asked.

"That's not true." Nie Guangyi replied: "At the back of this letter, there is also a joke made by Su Shi and his brother - [Ziyu worked as a canteen cook for three years and ate worms, which had no teeth and no bones. How could he know that?

Is this what it sounds like? This piece of paper is left behind in the opera script. Although it is a joke, it can actually be used. However, if you say it and do it, the dogs will not be happy.】"

Cheng Nuo looked at Meng Xinzhi.

Mengxin suddenly became enlightened and explained aloud: "Ziyou is the name of Su Zhe. They are two brothers, one is named Zizhan and the other is Ziyou. After Su Dongpo was demoted to Huizhou, he was still enjoying the hardships. He believed in

It made fun of his younger brother, saying that Su Che had been serving official meals for three years, eating big meat all day long, and couldn't even bite the bones. He couldn't imagine how delicious the sheep and scorpions cooked entirely with bones were.

He also teased his brother that if Su Che learned how to do it, those bone-eating dogs in his family would be depressed."

"Wow, listening to Da Xin say that, it really feels like a picture." Cheng Nuo sighed: "In just a few sentences, the daily life of the two brothers getting along is vividly displayed on the page!"

"Well, the sense of imagery is a major feature of Su Dongpo's writing. Not only his letters, but his poems are also famous for their sense of imagery. Unlike Li Bai, who had all kinds of fairy spirit in and out of his poems, Su Dongpo was full of human fireworks. gas."

"Then what is your father going to do?" Cheng Nuo had already seen the ingredients Zong Ji was handling, but he was still confused.

"Didn't Sister Cheng Nuo see everything?"

"Ah? No, right? That's all?"

"What's wrong with these? Sister Cheng Nuo doesn't like eating them?"

"No, no, no, I like it! It's just that I can't imagine this dish as classical. I think this dish is very modern and something you only see often when you grow up."

Cheng Nuo explained: "I usually go out for late-night snacks. The late-night snack shops that specialize in this kind of food don't write the scientific name. They just put two lines of red letters on the door glass [Men's Gas Station, Women's Beauty Salon]. Do you think it's right when you hear it? It has nothing to do with classical music.”

"Really? Which company writes like this?" Meng Xinzhi was surprised.

"There are so many!" Cheng Nuo directly sent an invitation: "The reservations for fishing coffee are over. I will take you to eat."

"Okay." Meng Xinzhi agreed with a smile.

"What's wrong, Master Cheng?" Zong Ji said: "I heard you say you don't like this ancient delicacy of mine."

"How is that possible?" Cheng Nuo pointed to the ingredients Zongji had just put on the grill and explained aloud: "I just don't think this has anything to do with Su Dongpo."

"Hey, then I can explain it to you. What I say means more to Su Dongpo than that of sheep and scorpions."

Cheng Nuo quickly answered: "Then I really want to listen carefully."

Zongji was obviously interested: "Sheep and Scorpion is a letter written by Su Dongpo to his brother when he was demoted to Huizhou. Huizhou was plagued by miasma at that time. Few of those who were demoted there could leave alive. The conditions were difficult. He can only find joy in suffering, and sheep and scorpions are delicacies that can soothe his soul."

Cheng Nuo continued to interact: "Then, wouldn't it further prove that the meaning of Sheep and Scorpion is greater than what you are doing."

"No, no, no." Zong Ji began to speak with a classical charm, "There are not many people who were demoted to Huizhou and left alive, which means there is still something, right?"
To be continued...