"Actually, to wash out more starch, you have to turn the potatoes into pulp, only then can more starch accumulate."
"But for Spicy Skewers, slicing is fine. But if turned into pulp, it would have to be made into mashed potato balls, which could be added to the new menu to avoid waste."
Xiao Yu had already collected her three fish cages into the space, leaving Grandma with just the two she bought. It’s unsafe for her to go to the seaside now, so she only collects them back home. On regular days, when they want to eat some meat, they go to the seaside to dig for shellfish, then bring back some pork or chicken, which is enough for their family’s needs.
On the sixth day of the month before dawn, after eating the breakfast Grandma made, the two sisters shouldered their bamboo baskets. Xiao Yu, being stronger, carried forty jin while Yaya, being young and not so strong, only carried ten jin. Fifty jin was almost enough for them to sell. Moreover, they had carried quite a lot yesterday too.
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Yaya started by peeling the potatoes while Xiao Yu took out the menu they had set for today. Once Li Wei arrived, she began teaching him meticulously.
The experimental dishes they made were all devoured by these young lads for breakfast.
"The first day of business, the discount must be substantial. Today, all dishes are sold at half price, whether they’re cold dishes or hot dishes, whether they’re new dishes or old signature dishes, we allow diners to enjoy at a special price. A big basin of nori egg drop soup per table, and if spending reaches 300 cents, another portion of Fried Small Potatoes will be given free, just for today. I already discussed this with Uncle Zhang yesterday, and he agreed."
"Are we still selling Spicy Skewers?"
"Yes, they’re still displayed outside. Let’s sell them for another month or two while the weather is cold. After this weather, they might not be as popular as now."
Since they still had to sell Spicy Skewers at Noon, there was a lot more work to be done in the kitchen, and Xiao Yu also joined in prepping.
After the renovation of Huiben Building, not only did the interior environment become more upscale, but also the tableware, upon Xiao Yu’s suggestion, was expensively printed with their distinct Huiben Building script, and the staff uniform was harmonized from inside out.
Regarding the menu, aside from waiter announcing it, the entire hall displayed over twenty beautifully illustrated promotional posters. Customers could look at the pictures to order their food, plus the cold dishes in the front display, the outside skewers, and the Spicy Skewers from the small window made for a dizzying array of choices.
Moreover, they employed a few people dressed in the uniform of Huiben Building’s waitstaff to distribute flyers printed by the bookstore at the docks, town entrance, marketplace, and morning market.
Around ten o’clock, Uncle Zhang, who had invited the Dragon and Lion Dance Team early in the morning, arrived. Amidst the roaring drums, the red carpet, red lanterns, and red couplets dressed up Huiben Building festively, creating a festive atmosphere and attracting a large crowd of diners to stop and watch, instantly elevating the atmosphere. The occasional scattering of seeds and candy made the popularity peak momentarily.
Uncle Zhang, also dressed in celebratory red attire, didn’t stop greeting the passing diners.
"Come on, come on, everyone, come take a look and taste it. Before the New Year, our Huiben Building has been refurbished. Not only is the variety of dishes richer than before but even the built environment and the way of ordering are extremely fresh. Today is the first day we’re opening this year, and for the next three days, all our specialty dishes will be sold at half price. Miss this village, and you won’t find this store again. Hurry up and come in to see."