Terry's plan to find Li Zhi was to hope that he would come forward to persuade his father that at the age of twenty-seven or eighteen like Terry, he wanted to do something about his career, and Li Zhi fully understood.

It's just that he didn't find Vafig in the first place, but asked Terry about his specific plans.

Because his father's words are also very reasonable, Arabic restaurants were originally outliers in the niche, and even Li Zhi himself has not been able to adapt to it so far.

The Tang people have always been willing to work eating, and the so-called not getting tired of eating is probably what it says.

In the delicacy and pickiness of eating, even ordinary people pay attention to color, fragrance and taste, and the fineness and complexity of the practice are simply breathtaking and even jaw-dropping.

The Arabs, on the other hand, lived in a harsh natural environment, and their ancestors, who rode camels through the desert under the scorching sun, do not seem to have left a variety of recipes for their descendants.

Although the hospitality is still the same, the dishes they make are basically large and thick lines, except for grilling, that is, frying.

At most, after the stew is finished, or simply eat it raw, and never know what "vinegar" and "sauce burst" are.

Even the most basic stir-fry is not easy to handle, and it is not possible to use small radish flowers and cucumber slices to piece together intricate patterns of different shapes on the food.

I guessed that Li Zhi would have this question, and Terry's answer was also methodical:

"Arabs are not good at stir-frying, but that doesn't stop them from craving food. However, the delicious Tang cuisine usually produces two reactions among them. First, the eyebrows are dancing and the mouth is praised; Second, there are a small number of Arabs, who only recognize their own national tastes, have never eaten Tang cuisine, and are not very interested in this cuisine. ”

"Oh? Is there such a group of people? Li Zhi was very surprised, but he had seen the relatives and friends of the Afeifa family, and there was no one who didn't like Tang cuisine.

"There are people who I have not only seen with my own eyes, but who are not fanatics of that kind of religion, and here's how it goes......," Terry recounted in detail.

Not long ago, the local government in Guangzhou hosted a banquet for several very important Arab friends, and specially explained that the chef must make the guests eat well and be happy.

Because of translation problems, Terry was deliberately found in order to communicate better.

They specially invited a local celebrity chef who had been a royal chef, and that person was busy a few days in advance, using all his strength, tired and sweating.

As a result, the well-informed guests had happy faces, their mouths full of oil, and they praised them repeatedly.

The lady and a few children who came with them hesitated to use their knives and forks in front of a colorful table of hot and cold dishes.

The master repeatedly persuaded the dishes, and the ladies reluctantly picked some cucumber strips to eat, and politely tasted the other dishes.

The children didn't care about any politeness, they refused to eat it, they just kept asking, "When will there be desserts?" ”

The mother hurriedly drank to stop the noisy child: "You behave! Dessert is served only after all the dishes have been eaten. ”

This is even more troublesome, and every time a dish is served, the children ask, "Is this the last dish?" Can we have dessert? ”

During the dinner, Terry was also dutiful, introducing a new dish to the guests around him: "This is called pipa shrimp steak, it is the chef's specialty, you might as well try it." ”

The lady said suspiciously, "How can it be, shrimp are not like this." ”

Terry had to do what he could, briefly telling her how to make the shrimp steak, how to remove the head and shell of the selected prawns, leaving only the tails, and marinating them in more than a dozen kinds of high-quality spices.

Then cut it from the middle, press it into a flat sheet, dip it in the egg white and explode it in the hot pan, the heat should be controlled just right, and the outside is charred and tender inside, not greasy or greasy, and it will be very palatable.

Although he took painstaking measures to explain it, he once again sincerely persuaded the guests to taste it.

The lady still said, "I'm sorry, I don't eat it, this shrimp steak looks weird and scary." ”

Terry was speechless for a moment, so he had to pick up a piece of shrimp steak and put it in his mouth.

Li Zhixiang didn't seem to understand, and after hearing it, he asked, "What does this mean?" ”

Terry smiled: "First of all, the dessert in the child's mouth has two meanings in us, one refers to pure dessert; The second refers to the staple food of flatbread or pilaf, as most people are accustomed to dipping it in sugar and spreading honey. Therefore, children think that without this, it is not called eating! ”

When I was a guest at an Arab home, I first saw a basket of flatbread in the center of the dining table, and then there were more than a dozen large and small plates on the ground like stars and moons, which was equivalent to the cold dishes of the Tang Dynasty.

The cold cuts are a dazzling array of colourful dishes, including bright red tomato salad, tender green pickled cucumber strips, verdant lettuce, and chopped fennel toss.

Of course, there is also the traditional Arabic delicacy "Homs" sauce, meat stuffed with sour grape leaves, fish croquettes, and the indispensable, a plate of sugar and honey.

There is also a very thin cut of raw lamb puree, and a variety of dishes that cannot be named.

After the cold cuts, the hot dishes begin, although there are a lot of meats, most of them are grilled or fried, and there are few Tang style stir-fried dishes.

"And that lady's approach represents some dietary taboos in adults?" Li Zhi seemed to understand

"That's Mr. Li! Some believers have a habit of cleanliness in their diet, and they have a disposition to birds, beasts, and fish that are strangely shaped, filthy, and unclean, with sharp claws and teeth, and a vicious temperament. The lady felt that shrimp were like crabs, filthy and filthy things that could eat everything, and even all captive animals that were lazy, stupid, and greedy by nature. If you find something like this in a store, you'll never step into it again! ”

"But have you ever thought about it, even in Guangzhou City, there are only two streets nearby where there are more Arabs, your store has a very narrow source of customers, and the customers are relatively fixed people!"

"Mr. Li, I will keep it in this small shop, and in another larger store, I plan to focus on barbecue, roast whole sheep, and even roast whole camel!"

In fact, Li Zhi is such a person in his heart, he has seen too many franchised barbecue restaurants in later generations.

Although Arabic cuisine was already well-developed at that time, and it was also very particular about the color and flavor, it seems that Western barbecue will always be a problem for people.

At this time, the Arabs were still not free from the semi-primitive nature of the nomadic people, and there was no doubt that this way was the only way to develop.

Li Zhi didn't say anything because he wanted to find out Terry's true intentions, but at this moment, when he heard that this person actually had such a shrewd business sense, he was completely relieved.

"The paving is not a problem, it can be two-storey or three-storey, and the location will not be bad! But I suggest that it is best to have a street house with a yard, so that the live cattle and sheep are placed in the open place, not only do you people eat at ease, but the people of Datang also agree with your authenticity! ”

"This goes with me, but there's a difficulty, it's ......" Terry was a little embarrassed.

"Is it not the money that you don't have to make? It's not a problem, which position do you like and open it directly, I'll buy it and give it to you! ”

"This can't be helped, at most when our family borrows it, otherwise we won't accept it!"

"Terry, you're dead-eyed, won't I take someone to your store to eat and drink for free in the future? Besides, Sasher and your sister are working under me, and little Ibn is my apprentice, so we don't talk to each other as a family, and my shop is my own family, so you can't do it for the rest of your life? ”

Yu Ran, who had been listening, said with a smile: "My husband is right, and it should be paid in advance for the salaries of Sasher and Sister Kremai, is it good to solve it this way?" ”

Speaking of which, Terry could only nod his head, besides, it is not cheap to buy a yard in the downtown area, and he may not be able to afford it for the rest of his life.

Li Zhi didn't give him a chance to hesitate, "Another problem is that since your store is open to locals, drinking is a problem, at least the supply of liquor must be less, otherwise it will be difficult to retain the locals!" ”

The Arab countries believe in Islam, and Islam promotes the prohibition of alcohol, so that the brewing industry in the Arab countries is declining, although it is not yet banned, but the doctrinal laws are clearly marked.

The origin of this law is said to be the words of the Prophet Muhammad: "One third of the stomach is food, a third is water, and the rest is left empty." ”

In fact, due to the migratory nature of the nomads, wine is indispensable for courage in the wilderness at night, so during the first fifteen years of the Prophet's mission, Allah did not forbid people to drink alcohol, and many Arabs at that time were immersed in drinking.

Later, after the establishment of religious ceremonies, all Muslims began to warn them step by step, often causing disturbances due to excessive drinking, and often mischanting scriptures during prayer.

Moreover, because some Muslims hated each other because of drinking and gambling, which hindered the remembrance of Allah and the observance of prayer, Allah issued a ban on alcohol, but this era, unlike later generations, has not yet been fully severed.

Therefore, not selling alcohol and not drinking alcohol is the eternal principle of faith in Islam, so Li Zhi has this reminder.

Terry understands Lee's reminder:

"My Ah. I was told that Islam also needs to gradually adapt to society, and that religion can bind and govern people, not people, especially when it comes to following local customs. Of course, even in Datang, I don't sell wine, and I can't drink liquor openly in my store, and some fruit wine is still okay. ”

"Aren't you worried that business will be a lot lighter because of this?"

"I have barbecue delivered to my door, or the locals can buy it and go to another place for a drink."

Li Zhi shook his head, but he didn't make his own suggestions, it was a matter of faith, and he had no intention of letting himself get involved.

With his idea, he could buy another place next to his shop to entertain the locals who brought their own drinks.

But he just thought about it, so he wouldn't think too deeply.

"Later, I will say hello to the Governor's Mansion and the Assassin's Mansion, and tell them the position you like, and don't worry about the rest."

Terry was still hesitant, of course, because his father hadn't made sense yet.

Li Zhi smiled when he saw this, got up and came to the store on his own, and talked to Wafeige, who was busy for a while.

After a long time, he returned and said to Terry, who was looking at him, "Uncle Wafig agreed, but he won't go over, and you won't be in charge of this place in the future!" ”

Obviously, Vafig and his son are a little angry, but this result is very good, and it can only be relieved by Terry himself in the future.

Originally, it was just a small matter, and Li Zhi planned to take the guests to the port for a while.

Among them was Hisham, a veteran of nearly twenty years of actual port management, who wanted to ask him to give him some ideas for his own ship.

Li Zhi's vision is there, but the specific management experience is equal to nothing, that is, Gong Wei, who is good at this, is only biased in management personnel.

After so much delay on Terry, he asked with a try.

Unexpectedly, Hisham was very reasonable, not only happily agreed, but also reminded Li Zhi to find a few city envoys and officials, and asked them to also go to the scene to listen.

Therefore, Li Zhi sent people to the city to make an envoy, and Mahdi and the others were also idle, so they went with them.

After walking down this circle, it was evening, and they would eat at the residence as usual, but not long after they sat down, Xin Jingshan and the three of them also returned from outside, and told Li Yi something that he was interested in.