Abnormal Gourmet Chronicle
Chapter 87 - 69 Dream Come True Sesame Bun

Chapter 87: Chapter 69 Dream Come True Sesame Bun

Dream Come True Sesame Bun, a name that sounds impressive, but in reality, it’s no different from minced meat baked buns.

The reason behind this name is because of a legend.

It’s said that Empress Dowager Cixi once had a dream one night, where she ate a delicious bun stuffed with minced meat. Coincidentally, the next morning, the Empress Dowager was served the exact bun from her dream. Delighted, she remarked that the bun was delicious and fulfilled her dream. She rewarded the Imperial Kitchen’s chef responsible for the bun with 20 taels of silver and an official position.

Since this dish fulfilled Empress Dowager Cixi’s dream, it was called Dream Come True Sesame Bun.

Zheng Siyuan mentioned this bun to Qin Huai because he discovered that Qin Huai could make Five Fillings Bun. Five Fillings Bun is a famous snack from Qianlong’s visit to Jiangnan. Zheng Siyuan then took the opportunity to mention another famous royal snack endorsed by a spokesperson.

Of course, Zheng Siyuan didn’t tell Qin Huai the specific method, because he didn’t know it himself.

Dream Come True Sesame Bun is a famous Beiping palace snack, while Zheng Siyuan specializes in Suzhou style snacks, which isn’t his recipe area.

But Qin Huai is different.

Any recipe that appears in the Snack Encyclopedia or can be found online is within his realm.

Qin Huai, while watching the fermenting dough, stirred the filling simmering on low heat in a pot, and took out his phone to search for the Dream Come True Sesame Bun recipe.

As for why not use the Snack Encyclopedia...

The book was left at home and wasn’t brought over.

Qin Huai decided to first search for recipes online and then check the book at home to see if he could find it. Combining both should solve the problem.

If he can’t make A-level Chicken Soup Noodles, could he not make a Dream Come True Sesame Bun similar to a minced meat baked bun?

Qin Huai carefully studied the recipes online.

How to put it, the internet is really amazing.

The same dish, different methods.

The resulting Dream Come True Sesame Bun from each recipe looked slightly different; some round, some square, and some even like steam buns with meat inside.

But that doesn’t matter, because Qin Huai had already found a version that Qin Luo would absolutely love.

A version that looks sixty percent like Golden Smilling Dream Come True Sesame Bun!

Golden Smilling!

The prestige of Master of Chinese Cuisine continues to rise.

Qin Huai even regretted not discovering such a good bun earlier.

Qin Huai glanced at Qin Luo, who had started mopping the floor, thinking his language skills might be saving grace.

Hey, do international high schools teach Chinese?

No worries, if not, waking early to solve math worksheets works just as well.

The matter of Dream Come True Sesame Bun has been scheduled, Qin Huai put down his phone and began to research another important matter.

Dried Tangerine Peel Tea.

Today is the day Luo Jun comes to the canteen to drink Dried Tangerine Peel Tea.

It’s also the first time Luo Jun went out after a year, eight months, and thirteen days.

Every time Qin Huai thought about it, he regretted not asking Huang Xi to make a banner to hang at the Inner Door yesterday.

It was just that Chen Huihong actually being the Divine Tree from the Classic of Mountains and Seas was too shocking for him, then Qin Luo had a session of ’loving education’, making things a bit chaotic that Qin Huai didn’t remember.

Qin Huai transferred the simmered filling to another clean large pot to cool and began rolling out the dough.

When the first batch of buns were ready, the first wave of elderly morning exercisers scattered in, sighing as they entered the shop.

It was obvious the seniors hadn’t recovered from the sadness of Zheng Siyuan returning to Gusu.

Who knows, when a future elder specifically makes a trip to Gusu and finds out Zheng Siyuan runs a pastry shop that doesn’t sell wontons, they might be even more upset discovering wontons are a rare drop.

When the first batch of morning run guests had breakfast, Qin Huai began brewing Dried Tangerine Peel Tea.

Admittedly, Luo Jun couldn’t possibly come so early to drink cold tea.

He couldn’t wake up.

But Qin Huai can brew first, preparing at least three versions of Dried Tangerine Peel Tea in advance to ensure this side quest goes flawlessly.

For the side quest, Qin Huai brewed very seriously.

At this point, someone might ask, does brewing cold tea require sophisticated culinary skills?

The answer is no.

It just needs the cold tea’s formula to not be too sinister.

But to show respect for the cold tea, Qin Huai took out the rarely used scale, poured in brown sugar into the pot, and then measured a little salt before sprinkling it in.

Qin Huai’s precision caught the attention of the seniors at table 9.

Today, Xu Tuqiang surprisingly didn’t come for breakfast. It was reported he left yesterday afternoon to visit his granddaughter, and before leaving, he forcefully brushed one fermented rice with steamed bun from familiar patrons buying them in an afternoon rush, gathering a whole bag to take to his daughter.

How did Qin Huai find out about this?

Throughout breakfast, Mr. Cao at table 9 righteously criticized Xu Tuqiang’s extremely unethical behavior as he was the first victim being robbed of two buns and expressed disdain towards Xu Tuqiang.

Uncle Wang wasn’t too concerned.

He didn’t come to snatch either; he wasn’t a victim.

He craned his neck to peer into the kitchen to see Qin Huai, ignoring Mr. Cao’s noble condemnation, and curiously asked, "Is Master Qin brewing cold tea?"

"For sure, haven’t you heard about it? It’s said that Old Luo from Building A bet with Master Qin a few days ago, claiming his secret cold tea recipe was more delicious, setting up today to personally come out and taste it." Mr. Cao paused his scolding to gossip.

Uncle Wang showed a confused expression.

The nameless old man next to Uncle Wang couldn’t help but tease, "Are you even from our community? How do you not know about Old Luo... Oh, you’re not from our community."

Uncle Wang: ?

Discrimination, is it? Do you believe if I get angry enough, I’ll buy a unit in your community... Forget it, too expensive, can’t bear it. Better save the money for my son, daughter, granddaughter, and grandson to spend.

The seniors at table 9 began to explain Luo Jun’s legend to Uncle Wang.

Like, real-name registration waged war against all nearby delivery businesses online, came out victorious, and was blacklisted by more than one dining place, gaining a distinguished reputation.

Or, having changed over sixty maids in ten years, with a record of changing five in one week, known as the notoriously difficult grumpy recluse. The current maid, Zhang Shumei, has held her position for five years without considering quitting, consecutively voted the most desired poach in the entire Yunzhong community for five years.

In recent years due to Luo Jun’s worsening mobility, he became less active, unlike 3 or 4 years ago when gossip lovers across neighboring communities all knew Luo Jun’s name.

It’s normal for Uncle Wang to be unaware; one reason is his residence is a bit far, and another is he doesn’t gossip.

After hearing Luo Jun’s legend, Uncle Wang felt a bit worried, "This Old Luo is so short-tempered, he wouldn’t be coming out just to find trouble with Master Qin, would he?"

Mr. Cao gestured dismissively, "He hasn’t been out for a year, eight months, and thirteen days, no way he’d be this bored, specifically looking for trouble with Master Qin..."

Mr. Cao suddenly considered the possibility.

Normal people wouldn’t be that bored, but Luo Jun isn’t normal.

Mr. Cao’s expression grew serious.

"Yes, what if he comes to find trouble? Master Qin is honest, kind-hearted, gentle-tempered, soft-eared, looking like someone easy to bully."

Qin Luo, who was sweeping nearby: Is that really my brother?

"No way." Mr. Cao slapped the table, "I must stay behind to help Master Qin hold the fort."

With this declaration, everyone echoed their agreement.

Thus, at 9 AM, when Luo Jun, who rarely woke early intending to personally visit the canteen for breakfast, strolled in, he was stunned to see the dining hall filled with senior citizens.

Soon, he understood.

He knew it; many others had the same timing for breakfast as he did.

Look at this time; the canteen is packed with people.

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