roccoschili Chapter 181: Selecting a Snack Item, the Stinky Tofu Machine Makes its Debut
Chapter 181: Selecting a Snack Item, the Stinky Tofu Machine Makes its Debut
Finally, Bai Mengran, overwhelmed by the choices, chose stinky tofu, roasted sweet potato with rock sugar, wolf tooth potatoes, jianbing guozi (Chinese crepe), and fried chicken strips with a sly smile.
For no other reason than that these snacks have an exceptionally rich flavor!
Bai Mengran had no idea how others felt, but she herself had indeed been deeply attracted by the aroma of these snacks while strolling on the street, and was almost "lured" over.
So, she "wickedly" chose these few delicious snacks to sell, emphasizing that if a modern person gets rained on, the ancient people should get rained on too!
Fortunately, after selecting the snacks, the system automatically generated a smart snack self-service machine that matched them, saving Bai Mengran the trouble of designing one.
This self-service machine has an unlimited supply of raw materials and offers two modes to choose from: [On-site cooking] and [Direct serving].
In the "On-site Cooking" mode, diners can clearly see the entire process of the robotic arm preparing the food and can actually smell the enticing aromas emanating from the cooking process. Although the serving speed is relatively slow, it can prepare five servings at a time.
While the "direct serving" mode is efficient, it skips the cooking process, which naturally diminishes the aroma.
Bai Mengran unhesitatingly selected the "Live Cooking" mode for all of them.
Efficiency doesn't matter; she chose these snacks solely for their irresistibly delicious taste!
Soon, all five smart self-service snack machines were completed and ready for use.
However, the issue of distribution was giving Bai Mengran a headache.
After all, this is equivalent to five mobile stalls. Although they can be deployed by selecting locations on a map, the prerequisite is that stalls or shops need to be rented in advance...
Hehe~ I've got an idea!
Bai Mengran suddenly had a flash of inspiration, and a smug smile immediately appeared on her lips. She had thought of a good way to be lazy!
That means simply placing the snack vending machines at the locations of the five instant noodle food truck clones that were previously rented!
Anyway, the previous food cart wasn't very big, and there was still space left in the several stalls, which could easily accommodate a self-service snack machine.
Haha, brains can change destiny! This way, she can save herself the trouble of going out to find a stall!
Next, Bai Mengran selected locations at several instant noodle stalls in different towns to place the noodles.
A self-service stinky tofu vending machine has been installed in Heshun Town.
The self-service machine for roasted sweet potatoes with rock sugar has been installed in Sifang Town;
[Jianbing Guozi] Self-service machines have appeared in Qianfeng Town;
As for the self-service machines for "Wolf Tooth Potatoes" and "Fried Chicken Strips," they were placed on both sides of the food carts in Taoyuan Town Market.
As for [Wonderland], it is not suitable to add more self-service snack machines due to the wide variety of food available inside.
Therefore, Bai Mengran temporarily placed the last two snack machines at the Huanxi Street market.
Meanwhile, the market near the archway square in Heshun Town.
Today, the "Unforgettable Instant Noodles in Wonderland" stall is undoubtedly the most popular in this market, with people queuing up to buy it almost every moment.
Since this stall only offers takeout and not dine-in service, even with long queues of customers, the wait is short and the line moves quickly.
Since the food competition, instant noodles have become a hit in Heshun Town. People who tasted them at the event were pleasantly surprised to find that there were actually permanent instant noodle stalls in the nearby market!
The news spread quickly, attracting more and more diners to try the legendary instant noodles.
Some shoppers at the market, seeing the stall doing such a good job, couldn't help but join the queue out of curiosity, wanting to find out why...
At this moment, a strange sight seemed to appear before everyone's eyes: a peculiarly shaped object appeared out of thin air next to the instant noodle stall in the blink of an eye.
Those who first saw this scene thought they were seeing things and rubbed their eyes hard. When they looked again, the huge thing was still standing there.
"Did you see that...? What is this thing? How could it arrive in an instant?" Someone couldn't help but break the silence and the surrounding observation.
Some people would rather believe that their eyes are playing tricks on them and that they are hallucinating than believe what they are seeing... after all, it's too incredible.
“It’s true, I saw it suddenly appear here with my own eyes!” someone quickly responded.
"There are words at the top that say 'The Unforgettable Stinky Tofu Machine of Wonderland'? It seems to come from the same source as instant noodles..."
Upon hearing the name, the person next to him showed a look of disgust. "What is stinky tofu? How can you eat tofu that's rotten?"
"What exactly is being sold here?" someone asked curiously, stepping forward to take a closer look.
Just then, this strange object actually spoke:
"This is a new snack from [Fairyland] - deep-fried stinky tofu! It smells pungent but tastes incredibly delicious. Once you dare to try it, I guarantee you'll fall in love with the flavor!"
The people nearby were startled by the sudden sound and exclaimed in surprise, "How can this thing talk? We didn't see anyone inside!"
Another person asked curiously, "That's not important. The important thing is, is this stinky tofu really edible?"
Some people expressed doubt: "Really? You can actually eat rotten tofu? I just can't believe it..."
"Oh dear, please make way, let me buy one and try it, then I'll know!"
A customer who had just arrived to buy instant noodles saw the long queue and decided to walk up to this unused machine.
After careful observation, he discovered that the machine read: "Fried stinky tofu costs eight coins per serving, or five coins for half a serving. After inserting the coin, press [Confirm Order] to start cooking immediately."
"Hey, it's made fresh on the spot! I'll buy half a portion to try for you all!"
After saying this, the customer counted out five coins, dropped them into the coin slot, and then pressed the button.
Unexpectedly, the machine suddenly activated with a "boom," its interior lit up, and the window opened upwards, revealing its internal structure.
Those present were astonished to discover that there was actually a square pot in the middle of the object!
This square pot is quite deep and filled with oil. As the oil heats up, small bubbles begin to rise.
Immediately afterwards, a robotic arm precisely retrieved half a portion of stinky tofu from the adjacent food area.
When the oil reaches the right temperature, the robotic arm pours the stinky tofu into the oil and begins frying.
In an instant, oil splattered everywhere, making a sizzling sound.
As the tofu is coated in hot oil, its outer skin gradually turns golden and crispy, while the inside retains its unique tenderness.
As the oil temperature rises, the unique aroma of stinky tofu begins to permeate the air. It's a special smell that blends the aroma of soybeans with the fragrance of fermentation, both pungent and delicious, sparking the imagination.
Those in line couldn't help but sniffle, their faces displaying a variety of expressions...