While waiting for the firewood to start burning, Hu Changan took out a small bag of various seasonings, took out the mini medicine grinder bought from the drugstore, and began to grind them.
If you want to make a good barbecue, good seasoning is of course the key.
Although the varieties of seasonings in the Ming Dynasty were much richer than those in the Tang and Song Dynasties, they are still incomparable with modern times.
Although many exotic seasonings have been introduced to the Central Plains, their prices remain high due to their scarcity.
Moreover, people in the Ming Dynasty often used precious exotic spices as incense or for medical care, and few people thought of adding them directly to dishes.
Hu Changan also spent a lot of effort before he found some pepper and cumin in a traditional Chinese medicine shop.
But for the delicious food, it’s all worth it!
Hu Changan put sea salt, chili pepper, pepper and cumin into the medicine and ground it together, and happily made barbecue seasoning.
When the three farmers saw Hu Changan grabbing a bunch of strange-shaped things and grinding them, they couldn't help but be confused. They had no idea what kind of medicine Hu Changan bought in the gourd.
Among them, Li Si was the most knowledgeable and whispered to the other two: "Hey, I know what that is. I used to work in a spice shop in the city, and that thing seems to have come from a foreign land.
The expensive spices are said to be specially added to the sachet."
What!
The other two people couldn't help but be shocked after hearing this.
Judging from Hu Changan's appearance, he wanted to make condiments.
But no matter how expensive the spices are, they are still spices for fumigating clothes!
Is it okay to put this in food?
Is it possible that the food will be good or bad when the time comes?
The three farmers looked at Hu Changan's behavior as if they were looking at a rare gorilla, and they were full of confusion.
But Hu Changan ignored the weird looks in everyone's eyes and just kept grinding the seasoning on his hands.
Seeing that the heat was almost done, Hu Changan took a few skewers of mutton and placed them on the grill above the iron box. He also used a small spoon to scoop out a little seasoning and sprinkle it on the mutton skewers. Then he turned the noodles up and down and started grilling happily.
Not long after, the aroma of barbecue came out.
The alluring aroma hit their nostrils, and the three farmers immediately looked forward to Hu Changan's cooking.
Even the eunuchs and maids standing far away in the corridor were sniffing, trying to see where the scent was coming from.
Hu Changan almost shed tears when he smelled the familiar fragrance.
I have been coming here for a few months and I can finally try modern cuisine!
The saliva in Hu Changan's mouth was secreting like crazy.
Hu Changan kept his hands busy and flipped the mutton skewers quickly, looking a bit like a night market chef.
Finally, Hu Changan saw that the heat was almost done, so he quickly transferred the grilled mutton skewers to a plate aside, picked up a skewer, and couldn't wait to start.
As soon as you take a bite, the delicious aroma of mutton mixed with the fragrant cumin flavor quickly explodes in your mouth.
Hu Changan couldn't help but take a deep breath, filled with joy.
Finally, after months of eating cold soup, I was eating normal food!
Different from modern barbecue, the ingredients used in ancient barbecue were solid and authentic.
When it is said to be mutton, it means fresh meat cut from the leg of the mutton, not some fake rat meat.
You can eat with confidence at this barbecue.
After Hu Changan carefully tasted a mutton skewer, he called the three farmers to eat some together.
When the three farmers saw this, although they wanted to eat, they were still hesitant.
After all, that is the spice used to smoke clothes. Is it really okay to eat it?
However, smelling the tangy fragrance and looking at Hu Changan's intoxicated expression, the three farmers were quite moved.
Finally, Wang Wu, who was the boldest, quickly picked up a bunch of mutton skewers from the plate, followed Hu Changan's example, and ate it carefully.
Suddenly, a strange fragrance filled Wang Wu's mouth and nose.
This fragrance is something Wang Wu has never experienced before.
Eating it with mutton perfectly brings out the delicious aroma of mutton and adds a unique flavor, which is really addictive.
Wang Wu suddenly felt that even if he got sick after eating a few skewers, it was still worth it!
The farmer had a big appetite, so he devoured the small mutton skewers in three strokes.
Wang Wu burped happily and quickly called his brothers to come and taste this delicious food.
Seeing this, the other two people also carefully picked up a bunch of mutton skewers and started eating.
Suddenly, there were four people enjoying the food happily.
Hu Changan licked his mouth with unsatisfied taste. He was about to eat another one, but he was surprised to find that there was a bare piece on the plate.
On the ground about a foot away, three farmers were squatting on the ground, looking eagerly at Hu Changan.
Hu Changan couldn't help laughing.
It seems that this barbecue was very attractive to the ancients.
Hu Changan waved his hand and said: "It's okay. Just eat today. I bought a lot of things today. If you don't have enough, go out and buy some!"
After hearing this, the three farmers burst into cheers and shouted that the young master is wise.
And Hu Changan did not live up to their expectations. He continued to pick up a few skewers of mutton and grilled them patiently.
While roasting, Hu Changan suddenly felt an expectant gaze looking at him not far away.
Hu Changan raised his eyes and saw that it was Zhu Yunxi who he had saved before.
I saw Zhu Yunxi wearing a light yellow prince's uniform and holding a thin "The Analects of Confucius" in his hand. It seemed that he had just returned from school.
Beside Zhu Yunxi, a tall man was holding Zhu Yunxi's little hand and looking at Hu Changan with a faint look.
This man was wearing a bright yellow prince's uniform, and he looked very similar to Zhu Yuanzhang.
However, compared to Zhu Yuanzhang's self-possession, the man obviously has a bit more gentle and scholarly temperament, but his whole body is still very noble.
It seems that this is the legendary Ming Dynasty Prince Zhu Biao.
Zhu Biao can be said to be the most stable prince in the entire Ming Dynasty.
In terms of birth, Zhu Biao was both the legitimate son and the eldest son, and his biological mother was Empress Ma, who had a very good relationship with Zhu Yuanzhang, so he had direct innate advantages.
In terms of popularity, both the ministers and Zhu Di and other brothers all respected and loved Zhu Biao.
Compared with Zhu Yuanzhang, who was always attracting attention, Zhu Biao was always known for his kindness and easy-going, and was extremely popular in the court in the early Ming Dynasty.
In the eyes of many half-brothers and sisters, Zhu Biao is also an extremely reliable brother who cares for them very much.
In terms of strength, Zhu Biao is also well-deserved to be outstanding.
When Zhu Yuanzhang was fighting abroad, Zhu Biao personally supervised the country many times and handled the affairs of the DPRK and China in an orderly manner, so that Zhu Yuanzhang had no worries.
Zhu Biao also had a very high prestige among the generals. All the generals of the Ming Dynasty, headed by Lan Yu, obediently bowed their heads in front of Zhu Biao.
At the same time, Zhu Biao also won the love and favor of Zhu Yuanzhang.
