Like most chain restaurants in the past, Mudanlou's French fries are processed and frozen semi-finished products sent from the central kitchen. They are then fried at about 175°C and taken out before the fries turn brown.
Cool, then deep-fry at 190-200°C for about one minute and immediately spray with seasonings. Not only is a lot of oil used in the pan, but it must be replaced regularly. This series of conditions determines the quality of fried potatoes.
Bars are not a home-cooked food.
While Sonia was tasting French fries one by one, Sonia looked at the menu left behind unexpectedly and quietly. Then, she suddenly pushed the menu to Zahra and asked: "Do you think this story is true?"
Of?"
Zahra picked it up and took a look. What Sonia pointed out to her was the beginning of the menu. On the left was a reproduction of the "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" on the wall at the entrance, and on the right was a text describing the origin of the Peony House.
This story is of course a fantasy version reviewed by the Ministry of Truth. The general idea is that Peony House was a well-known restaurant in the Bianliang era of Tokyo. Its founder, whose surname was Mai, was obsessed with refining alchemy to seek immortality, and was nicknamed "McDan".
Although the Mai family failed to make alchemy, they mastered excellent fire control skills. Later, they opened the Peony House, which specializes in fire-roasted sesame cakes, which is ranked as one of the best in Tokyo. Although the Mai family is a businessman, they have always served the country loyally and experienced the Jingkang Rebellion.
Later, the Mudanlou Mai family followed Emperor Gaozong to travel south and opened up shop again; after the Battle of Yashan, his family followed their ancestors of the Australian Song Dynasty to Australia, and continued to improve according to the customs of the Australian Song Dynasty, and eventually became the most famous people of the Australian Song Dynasty.
Catering companies have hundreds of stores.
Zahra roughly understood this passage, and it was nothing unusual. It was just bragging about a century-old store. Similar rhetoric was also used in Persia.
"It's probably true, or it may be false." Zahra didn't care, "Anyway, he can't prove it, and you can't falsify it."
"That's true." Sonia said, with a strange expression on her face, and muttered to herself, "It can't be proven, and it can't be falsified."
"What's wrong with you?" The Persian girl was a little strange.
"Just like Peony Tower's rhetoric, the Senate is an existence that cannot be proven or falsified."
"What nonsense are you talking about!" Zahra became nervous, looked around involuntarily, and lowered her voice, "Don't forget your identity!"
Sonia whispered: "I always feel strange."
This suspicion has become stronger since she came to work in the museum and carried out many surveys of outer islands with the remote exploration team. During the inspection, Elder Cui Yunhong left a deep impression on him. Not only because of Elder Cui’s profound knowledge
and exploration ability, and was even more surprised by his knowledge. Cui Yuanlao could almost identify all kinds of animal, plant and mineral specimens found and named them accordingly.
But the problem is that the names given by Cui Yuanlao are not only Chinese, but also have corresponding Latin scientific names and branches. You must know that as the official language of the ancient Roman Empire, Latin has been dead as a daily language for a long time. But
Due to the stability of its language, as an academic classification language it is the absolute standard in European academia. As a naturalist, Sonia is certainly familiar with it.
But the Latin names given by Cui Yuanlao are not only clear, but also basically consistent with those currently used in Europe. Even some names that were named in Europe not long ago are completely consistent, which is very strange. Sonia thought about it and broke her head.
There were no examples of exchanges between Australian and Song Dynasty scholars and European academic circles from her memory. She couldn't help but once again doubt the origin of the Senate.
She still had many similar doubts, including the multiple languages they mastered and their familiarity with European natural history: Sonia herself didn’t know about some scholars and academics, but you must know that she often visited Europe. She was familiar with European academic circles.
Scholars and scholars know a lot, but they are not as detailed as the elders. Especially the works of these people are actually available in the museum’s reference room! Not only that, the publisher also thoughtfully added various annotations...
"...I always feel that if I spend time with the elders day and night, I can always get something from their mouths, but nothing." Sonia smiled bitterly, "You know, I am also relatively famous..."
"Yes, you are so famous!" the Persian girl joked jealously, "Our elder Xu also said that he was too anxious and it would be a pity not to bid for you..."
Sonia's face turned red: "What nonsense are you talking about!"
"What I said is true."
"If I had a choice, I would rather not have such an honor." Sonia said.
"Then you won't be able to get everything you have now?"
There was a conflicting expression on Sonia's face. It was obvious that she was struggling in her heart.
Zahra actually understood her quite well. The closer she got to the elders, the less aura they had, but the more mysteries surrounding them. Zahra did not answer her words immediately, but looked at the people pouring from the cinema next door.
The crowd who left the venue walked into the green garden across the street to look at the restaurant where they were sitting and the various novelties that came with the Senate around them.
After thinking for a while, Zahra replied: "Is it important where they come from? I think it is more important what they have changed and what they will continue to change next." She looked at Sonia's blue eyes.
Eyes continued, "Just like us, do you think we are free or not free now?"
Sonia knew in her heart that they were slaves. When she was sold in Basra, she knew that her fate would be to enter the "harem" and become a concubine who had no personal freedom and only used her appearance and body to please her master.
Not to mention that she can go out on adventures and expeditions, even an ordinary maid like Zahra can have a free and prosperous life: she can go shopping and chat with friends at will. Such freedom is not to mention the conservative Eastern society.
This is unheard of even in Europe.
"This is probably destiny." She sighed, and suddenly she thought of something, "I have always been curious, how do you speak English?"
English in this time and space is still a very niche language, far less popular than French, German and Italian. It is neither an academic language nor a symbol of aristocratic education. It has no connection with culture and art, and is no different from a rural dialect. Sony
Ya's English was brought by her British mother. How did a Persian girl in the Middle East learn it?
"Do you know about Abbasid?"
"I have heard his name, a great monarch! A great man who defeated the Sultan."
"When he was in power, he introduced British soldiers and craftsmen to help form the army and manufacture firearms. Our family was familiar with the Shirley brothers at that time."
During the Persian Safavid Dynasty, in order to counter the increasingly severe military pressure from Ottoman Turkey, Abbas I actively introduced European military technology and political allies. The most active among them was the British. The British not only provided military assistance, but also dispatched military advisors
, and even directly used overseas fleets to provide military support for the Persians' operations in the Red Sea.
The Shirley brothers are two famous British adventurers in Persian history. The elder brother of the two brothers, Anthony, graduated from Cambridge University and then joined the army to adventure everywhere. After getting acquainted with Abbas I who had just succeeded to the throne at that time, he actively helped him build
He established a fully firearms army and promoted the establishment of cooperative relations with European countries. After his brother went to Europe in 1600 and was finally recognized by the Holy Roman Empire as the commander of the fleet, his brother Robert continued to stay in Persia to help him build the army.
Later, he led a delegation to visit London and European countries three times, prompting Britain and the Safi Dynasty to formally establish diplomatic relations. He died on the way to the last visit. With their efforts, the Safi Dynasty built an army that could rival the Ottoman Empire.
Greatly improved Europe's situation against the Ottomans.
It is because of this relationship that Zahra's family learned English.
"...If that's the case, how could you..."
It is not uncommon for women of noble birth to become slaves in the Mediterranean world, either because they were kidnapped by pirates during the voyage, or because their residence on the seaside was looted and captured by pirates. But the Zahra family is not only authentic Persians,
Moreover, she heard from a Persian girl that her family lived among the inland mountains and were not coastal residents.
"This is about His Majesty Safi. Do you know him?"
"not sure."
"He is a terrible monarch." At this point, Zahra trembled involuntarily.
Although Abbas himself was brilliant and talented, he was suspicious and murderous, and was especially cruel to those in his own family who were suspected. Therefore, all three of his sons were deposed or killed by him. Before Abbas I died of illness in 1629, he
He could only make his grandson Safi his heir.
Safavid was only 18 years old when he came to the throne. Because of his father's experience, he was cruel and restrained. He ruthlessly eliminated anyone who could threaten his power, and almost executed all the princes of the Safavid royal family and those who had made outstanding achievements under his grandfather.
courtiers and generals. And Zahra's family fell in such a storm.
"...After something happened at home," Zahra sighed, "my sisters, my sisters, and a few young brothers all became slaves. Those six months were like hell." She stroked her chest, "
Coming here is like arriving in a garden for me..."
Just at this time, the meals for the two of them had been served. The aroma dispelled the depressing atmosphere. On a round wooden plate, there was a round cake cut into six pieces. The round cake was mixed with various ingredients.
There are fish, shrimp and vegetables, and there is a layer of sticky yellow-white milky substance that sticks together. It exudes a charming aroma.
"There are several spices here that are not used by Chinese people." Zahra smelled it and said, "It's really strange!"