coobybook Chapter 110 Selling the Recipe Directly!
Chapter 110 Selling the Recipe Directly!
Lin Xiaotang picked up her chopsticks, took a chicken foot, and put it in her mouth. The chicken foot meat was tender and crispy, with a rich aroma, both sour and spicy, and the aftertaste was endless...
So fragrant!
Since arriving in this fictional era, this boneless chicken feet dish is only the second time she has tasted such exquisite deliciousness.
The last time was when I had just made spicy braised pig's trotters.
When Lin Qingchuan heard his daughter calling him, he quickly washed his hands and went into the kitchen with a smile.
"Tang'er, how come you finished so quickly this time?"
She said proudly, "This dish is simple to make and doesn't take much time. It's different from braised pig's trotters. Dad, you should try it first."
After saying that, she immediately took out a clean pair of chopsticks and handed them to her father.
Lin Qingchuan was stunned after picking it up and tasting it.
"Tang'er, this...this is so delicious! You've never had this before. How did you come up with this recipe? And you're such a good cook!"
My daughter made this dish for the first time, and it turned out so delicious! She's a genius!
Lin Xiaotang smiled awkwardly, thinking to herself, "These are all things I did in my previous life, how could I not know how?"
But if her father knew that she had lived for more than twenty years longer, he would be scared to death.
"I just came up with this idea, it's nothing more than adding more ingredients. Whether it's raw pig's trotters or chicken feet, they're not anything valuable. The important thing is the thought and the method."
Lin Qingchuan nodded, looking admiringly at her. "Tang'er is so clever. If you asked your father and mother to think, they would rack their brains and still not be able to make such a dish. It's really delicious. The best things I've ever eaten in my life are braised pig's trotters and these boneless chicken feet."
What a coincidence, isn't it?
In this life, she is too.
"Dad, stop what you're doing for now. Let me keep some for ourselves, and then we'll take the rest to the restaurant so Manager Su can have a taste."
"Alright, since Manager Su is here, let's have a good talk with him."
I've recently had some extra money, so I bought some more bowls, chopsticks, and two plates for the house.
I took out just enough to fill two plates, leaving a third of it for the family to eat at dinner.
After putting the food into the food box and tidying it up, Lin Qingchuan carried the food box and the basket that had originally held the chicken feet, locked the door, and the father and daughter immediately headed to Yunlai Restaurant.
Fortunately, they moved to town, which makes it much more convenient to go to the restaurant.
Upon arriving at the restaurant, Lin Qingchuan placed the basket at the kitchen entrance and, as his daughter had instructed, brought out a plate for Manager Yao and the chubby chef to try.
They took the remaining plate upstairs to find Manager Su.
Manager Su was sitting at his desk by the window looking at the account books when he saw them arrive. He immediately put down the account books and got up to greet them.
"Accountant Lu told me that you asked me to stay. I thought you wouldn't arrive until evening, but you came even sooner than expected."
Lin Xiaotang smiled, revealing two small dimples. "Manager Su is very busy with many things every day. If we can keep you waiting, we have to hurry up and do our best, haha."
Manager Su raised an eyebrow, his eyes sparkling with a smile.
"You little rascal, you know how to talk! What good stuff did you bring me to try this time?"
"How did Manager Su know I brought you food?"
“I could smell it as soon as you walked in.”
That's it!
Without further ado, she immediately had her father bring out the plates from the food box and give them to Manager Su.
When Manager Su saw that they were chicken feet, he first frowned slightly, but then immediately returned to normal.
After all, with the example of braised pig's trotters, he would be willing to try even the most obscure chicken feet.
"Manager Su, would you like to try some first?"
"Row!"
Manager Su picked up his chopsticks, took a small chicken foot, and slowly put it in his mouth. He chewed it slowly and deliberately, and his expression changed instantly, his eyes shining!
"Mmm...delicious, really delicious, and it even has the bones removed."
After saying that, he picked up another one and ate it, his face full of surprise and satisfaction.
Seeing that both the father and daughter were staring at him, his face suddenly turned red.
"Ahem... Brother Qingchuan, Xiaotang, what's the name of this dish?"
The father and daughter answered in unison, "Boneless chicken feet!"
Manager Su smiled and said, "Boneless chicken feet? You two didn't just come here to let me try these boneless chicken feet, did you want to add them to our restaurant's menu?"
Lin Xiaotang immediately asked, "After Manager Su tasted it, what did he think of the flavor? Is it good enough to be added to our restaurant's menu and sold to our customers?"
"That's enough. This dish is sour, spicy, and refreshing. If such a delicious dish isn't good enough, then our restaurant really has nothing to sell."
To receive such high praise from Manager Su, there's definitely hope!
"Hehe, Manager Su guessed right. If you're willing to add some ingredients, I can sell you the recipe."
Selling the recipe?
Manager Su and Lin Qingchuan were both stunned.
It's so surprising that she's willing to sell the recipe for such a delicious dish.
When he wanted to buy the recipe for braised pig's trotters, she flatly refused.
Lin Qingchuan realized what was happening and quickly pulled his daughter away from him.
"Tang'er, how could you sell the recipe? We can make a net profit of forty taels a month just by supplying the braised pig's trotters, not by selling the recipe. But this time you sold the recipe for boneless chicken feet and only made money this one time. You won't be able to earn a single penny in the future."
She was so focused on finding Manager Su that she was afraid he would be getting impatient, and she hadn't had a chance to explain to her father yet. Oh well, she'll explain to him slowly after they leave the restaurant.
"Dad, I have my reasons for doing this. Let's talk about it when we get home."
Lin Qingchuan was extremely anxious, but the dishes were made by his daughter, and since she wanted to sell the recipe, he couldn't force her to stop her.
Sigh, let her do whatever she wants.
Anyway, most of the money in the family was earned by the daughter.
Manager Su pondered to himself. He had traveled to many places and eaten countless delicacies, but these boneless chicken feet really caught his eye.
This dish surpasses most of the recipes in his restaurant and is definitely on track to become one of his signature dishes.
If we could actually buy the recipe, both restaurants could add it to their menus.
Cost-effective!
Shopkeeper Su smiled and asked, "So, have you two made up your minds?"
Lin Qingchuan said with a regretful expression, "I'll listen to Tang'er."
"We've thought it over. We'll sell the formula. I wonder how much Manager Su is willing to offer?"
"Fifty taels, how about that?"
Only fifty taels?
Lin Qingchuan's face was full of disappointment.
Although he was quite familiar with Manager Su, and his family was still living in the Su family mansion, his family could still make a net profit of more than forty taels a month from braised pig's trotters. These boneless chicken feet were so delicious, yet he was only willing to pay fifty taels for a one-time purchase. That was far too little!
This Manager Su is a very nice person; he doesn't seem like the type to take advantage of acquaintances.
Lin Xiaotang smiled awkwardly. This Manager Su really does have a good eye for quality!
Boneless chicken feet are indeed not as valuable as braised pig's trotters. After all, braised pig's trotters take a long time to make, require many kinds of seasonings, and are difficult to control in terms of heat. However, boneless chicken feet are different. With a little research, you can make several different flavors.
Another crucial reason is that chicken feet, unlike raw pig's trotters, cannot be bought separately at a butcher shop.
However, if Manager Su sells this dish in both of his restaurants, he can easily stay ahead for a while, allowing customers to try something new, and the restaurant can earn far more than fifty taels!
She smiled and said, "Manager Su, we're already so familiar with each other, I won't charge you more. One hundred taels, no problem."