MTL - Food: How Did I Become a Chef When I Set Up a Stall?

 Suburban reservoir.

 This area was contracted by a fisherman and became a specialized aquaculture farm.

This place has a very beautiful scenery, surrounded by mountains and rivers, surrounded by green hills, and a few rural households can be vaguely seen.

 In the middle is a large reservoir, and the water looks relatively clear.

 Surrounded by mountains and rivers, it is indeed a good place.

 The contracted reservoir looks very nice, after all, the place where we work has beautiful scenery.

Of course, only those who actually engage in this industry will know how hard it is.

For example, mosquitoes, weather disasters, etc. You also need to buy fish fry, feed them, prevent fish from getting sick, etc.

 Some people will use the reservoir to do fishing business, but most of them will lose money.

Some people will combine fish farming with duck farming, focusing on duck farming and secondary fish farming, but the harvest is not high.

 Anything that makes money is not easy.

Jiang Feng stopped the car, Dangmao and Xiaohei stayed in the car, and got out of the car.

 He looked around and saw a house next to the reservoir, so he walked directly towards the house.

 Li Duoyu, the owner of the contracted reservoir, is born in the 1990s. His skin is a bit dark and he looks like he has gone through a lot of hardships for his age, but he is still quite sunny.

 “Who are you looking for?”

Li Duoyu asked when he saw Jiang Feng walking in.

“Hello, I am a fish business owner. I want to buy some grass carp from our reservoir. I would like to ask if there are any ready-made large grass carp.”

Jiang Feng asked politely.

“Grass carp? Who raises grass carp in such a big reservoir? How much money can grass carp earn?”

 Li Duoyu responded.

As he spoke, he stared at Jiang Feng intently.

He felt that Jiang Feng looked familiar.

 After looking at it for a while, I finally remembered it.

 “Hold the grass! Boss Jiang!”

 “It’s really you!”

 “I don’t even dare to recognize it!”

Hearing his words, Jiang Feng smiled and said:

“Hello, I want to do fish next, so I need to buy some grass carp cultured in the reservoir.”

“Do you know if you are a fisherman, where is the best grass carp?”

Hearing this, Li Duoyu immediately said:

“Then do you need to find someone else? I have it at home!”

“Although I raise few grass carp, I also raise some.”

 “It’s no problem to contribute a few hundred.”

Jiang Feng was a little stunned.

 Didn’t you just say there is none?

 Actually, it was because Li Duoyu felt that Jiangfeng was not a big purchaser.

 He never sells in bulk to small merchants.

 It’s not worth it, so it’s still a hassle.

 Generally when they sell fish, they go directly to large suppliers and sell a large portion at a time.

 But the exception is when encountering Jiang Feng.

 On the one hand, Li Duoyu likes Jiang Feng’s videos very much and can be considered a fan of Jiang Feng.

On the other hand, Li Duoyu ate roast duck made by Jiang Feng once and was full of praise for Jiang Feng’s cooking skills.

 Since we know each other, we must treat him specially.

 This is the reason why it matters when you go out.

  Sometimes even if the relationship is not close, as long as we know each other, things can be done.

"Can I buy it? That's good. I really need to buy some better grass carp."

“Furthermore, this is considered a first step. If the restaurant opens in the future, we will need to purchase grass carp in large quantities.”

Jiang Feng said again.

His restaurant is located on the edge of the West Lake.

Since it is not far from the West Lake, there must be many tourists.

Then West Lake Vinegar Fish must be a must-order dish for tourists.

Jiang Feng had to try his best to make it as delicious as possible, but he couldn’t let this dish affect the restaurant’s reputation.

 Hence, the quality of grass carp is also critical.

“It would be better to purchase in large quantities. I know some people in aquaculture, and there are relatively few people who specialize in grass carp, but if the price is right, they can be specially supplied.”

Li Duoyu said immediately when he heard that it was a big business.

 Then he remembered that Jiang Feng was not only the owner of a small stall, but also the owner of a large restaurant.

And I heard that a restaurant has been contracted in West Lake and I will definitely purchase it.

"Okay, let me take a look first. The purchase of the restaurant cannot be determined just like that."

 “But I need to buy some grass carp now.”

Jiang Feng said again.

“Okay, how much do you want and when do you want it? I’ll find someone to fish it out.”

"It's just for today. I've prepared the water tank. Let's catch a hundred fish first."

 “No problem, it’s a small matter.”

 The two of them discussed.

 The grass carp here is definitely more expensive than the grass carp on the market. After all, it is farmed in a reservoir, and the quality of grass carp is better.

Jiang Feng also knew this, so he paid the price according to the market price.

 There is one thing to say, generally if you just buy a hundred pieces, the reservoir owner may not accept it.

 After all, it’s such a small business and it’s not worth it to have to go on a boat to salvage.

 But Jiang Feng is an exception.

Li Duoyu is still willing to do Jiang Feng’s business.

 There's nothing going on here anyway.

 It’s good to help catch fish.

 Then, Li Duoyu began to contact employees to prepare for fishing.

Jiang Feng also called Sun Zhuangfei and asked him to rent a fish truck and come over.

 Everyone started to get busy.

 The reservoir is located in a very beautiful environment surrounded by mountains and rivers.

There are some residents around, the scenery is beautiful, and it feels like a water town in the south of the Yangtze River.

Jiang Feng boarded the salvage boat, drove in the reservoir, and fished for fish with the reservoir employees.

 The process of catching fish went smoothly.

 The reservoir is divided into several areas, and one area is dedicated to grass carp.

 So I picked it up with a net.

Then Jiang Feng picked a hundred live fish and paid Li Duoyu. When Jiang Feng came back from the lake, he saw a fishing position next to the house with fishing rods.

 This is a privately contracted reservoir, surrounded by railings, and fishing is prohibited.

 But the contractor can naturally fish, after all, it is his own reservoir.

“Boss Jiang, do you also like fishing?”

Li Duoyu followed Jiang Feng’s gaze and asked with a smile.

 “It’s okay, I fish occasionally.”

Jiang Feng responded.

 “Do you have anything to do this afternoon? Just come and fish at my place.”

 “The caught fish is just right for cooking.”

 Li Duoyu invited.

 “This isn’t appropriate.” Jiang Feng waved his hand.

 “What’s inappropriate? This is my reservoir. What’s wrong with fishing at my house?”

 “I have to go back to deal with grass carp, I’ll talk about it when I have time.”

 “That’s okay.”

 Subsequently, Li Duoyu and Jiang Feng took a photo together to remember each other.

 Then, Jiang Feng drove into the car and left the reservoir.

 The process of buying fish was unexpectedly smooth.

 I thought I would have to visit several reservoirs to buy suitable grass carp.

 Unexpectedly, I bought it from the first one.

 Fame can sometimes bring him convenience.

 After buying the grass carp, the next step is to prepare the West Lake vinegar fish.

It is required to entertain fifty diners every day. Although the number of guests is not large, the difficulty is no less than selling snacks.

 So how to set up a stall, you must be well prepared.

Jiang Feng was thinking in his mind.

 He has always had his own ideas and understanding of cooking, and can always satisfy his guests with delicious food.

 This is also the basic skill of a chef.

On the second day, Jiang Feng drove the dining car and took dozens of grass carp all the way to the edge of the West Lake.

Stalls are not allowed in the West Lake Scenic Area, and stall fees have been reported to be as high as more than 2 million yuan a year. This stall can sell a bottle of mineral water for 10 yuan, and the cost can be recovered within a year.

 However, stalls are allowed in the area around West Lake.

 Many people have posted videos of themselves setting up stalls in West Lake, mainly selling balloons, toys, hair flowers, etc.

 The daily income is about one to two hundred yuan.

Jiang Feng did not choose to find a place on the roadside. Instead, he spent money to rent a stall in the food court next to the West Lake.

 The location of the stall is quite conspicuous.

The title on the signboard of the food truck reads:

 West Lake Vinegar Fish: 48 servings.

One set meal is half a West Lake vinegar fish.

Compared to a restaurant, this price is considered affordable. After all, his grass carp are all big fish. If it were in a restaurant, half a big fish would cost around 100.

 After all, the grass carp he uses are high-quality grass carp, and the price alone is more expensive than other grass carp.

I have to say that his stall is really outrageous among the snack streets.

If you don’t go to a big restaurant to eat West Lake vinegar fish, who will eat it at a small stall?

But Jiang Feng didn't think it was outrageous. He had sold steaks before, so selling West Lake vinegar fish was nothing.

Sure enough, some tourists recognized him before his dining car reached the designated location.

“Look over there, it’s Boss Jiang’s dining car!”

 “It’s really him, he’s come to West Lake!”

 “Let’s go and take a look, let’s see what is being sold this time?”

 “I’ll go, West Lake vinegar fish? What’s the point?”

Jiang Feng doesn’t have to worry about business at all.

 After all, the popularity is still there.

Even if they have never tasted his delicious food, many people have watched his videos and know him to some extent.

 Seeing him setting up a stall here, many people immediately gathered around him.

“Boss Jiang, do you want to set up a stall here?”

“I have an idea this time. Come to the edge of the West Lake to challenge the West Lake Vinegar Fish!”

 “It has to be you!”

Several people greeted him.

Jiang Feng replied politely:

  “Researched the practice of West Lake vinegar fish.”

 “Let’s try it this time.”

 “It’s best to make everyone satisfied with their food.”

“After all, it is a famous dish and cannot be left in the dust.”

As he spoke, he and Sun Zhuangfei were preparing to open a stall.

 The stall was set up, and then all the tables and chairs were set out. Then the disposable dinner plates were taken out. Then Sun Zhuangfei was busy handling the grass carp, while Jiang Feng was preparing to start cooking.

 Before coming here, Jiang Feng had already processed part of the grass carp, killing them all in the morning, and removing the fishy smell several times.

Jiang Feng set up a pot on one of the stoves, put onions, ginger, garlic, and rice wine into it, simmered it at a low temperature, and seasoned the fish.

 On the other side, he set up another pot and began to mix the sauce and thicken the sauce.

 When the time comes, put the fish on the plate, pour the prepared sauce over it, and the dish is ready.

 “Boss, bring me a piece of West Lake vinegar fish!”

 “I want one too!”

"I want too!"

 Already, diners have started ordering.

Seeing this, Jiang Feng smiled and said:

 “It’s going to take a while, I’m just starting to do it now.”

 “The stalls will start selling out in a while.”

“This stall is mainly selling West Lake vinegar fish.”

“Other Zhejiang cuisine dishes will be launched in the future.”

"Thanks for the support!"

Hearing this, several guests responded:

 “Must support!”

“We will definitely come over if you leave the stall!”

 Many people sent the news about Jiang Feng setting up a stall by the West Lake to their friends.

 Messages are delivered quickly on the network.

The story of Jiang Feng setting up a stall to sell West Lake vinegar fish suddenly spread among people. (End of chapter)