Free Web NovelChapter 530: Chapter 483: Aren’t You Afraid That the Sweet Burden Will Quietly Turn Into Excess ’Happiness’? (2)
He calmly placed a large iron pot steadily onto the stove, then poured in the right amount of cooking oil and granulated sugar.
Liu Suyu thought for a moment, a gentle curve appearing at the corner of her mouth as she said, "Chef Huang, since we’re all involved, please go out of your way a bit and make more rice crispy treats!"
"What, you want to stock up so you can eat them slowly later?"
"Not really, I’m thinking of having them as snacks while watching dramas at night!"
"Oh? Are you sure you want to do that?"
Huang Jun’s face showed a hint of surprise, then continued playfully, "At night, sitting in front of the screen, with rice crispy treats in hand, aren’t you afraid that sweet burden will silently turn into extra ’happiness’?"
The implication being, aren’t you afraid of getting fat?
Liu Suyu crossed her arms, elegantly propping her fair chin with one hand, her gaze drifted to Huang Jun’s profile, and she smiled with a confident and slightly cheeky pride, "No need to worry, Chef Huang. I was born with a ’never-get-fat’ physique, indulging in food without a care."
Upon hearing this, Huang Jun couldn’t help but turn his head, carefully looking Liu Suyu up and down, a trace of surprise and curiosity flashing in his eyes.
Speaking of which.
To enjoy food so freely, yet maintain such a graceful figure, is truly puzzling.
Suddenly, a thought flashed through his mind: Could this be the legendary ’meat grows in the right place, curves naturally form’? No wonder it looks so... well, spectacular, with unique charm.
Aunt Li and Aunt Lin cast envious glances at Liu Suyu; her figure is simply the ideal many women dream of. freewēbnoveℓ.com
Not to mention her enviable ability to eat without gaining weight, it’s practically the hallmark of a ’life winner’, provoking endless envy.
"Alright then, since you’re so confident, I’ll make more so you can enjoy it well tonight."
As Huang Jun spoke, he picked up a bamboo spoon and calmly stirred the pot, the sugar gradually losing its granularity in the hot oil, transforming into a fine syrup that emitted a tempting sweet fragrance, filling the air.
"Wow, it really smells wonderful..."
Liu Suyu slightly opened her red lips, her nose gently twitching, indulging in the sweet aroma.
Aunt Li and the others were equally captivated!
With a gentle turn of Huang Jun’s wrist, the sugar in the pot had completely transformed, becoming a delicate and enticing yellow.
At the moment when the caramelization was perfect...
Huang Jun quickly turned off the stove, poured the still-warm popcorn into the pot, and then, with dazzling speed, stirred it.
This process requires a high degree of skill and speed; with a slight slip, the rice crisps might clump and affect the final texture.
As the rice crisps joyfully rolled in the thick syrup, they gradually became tightly coated with a crystalline, thin-as-a-cicada-wing sugar coat, as if dressed in a splendid golden armor, exuding an irresistible glossy appeal.
To be honest, Huang Jun’s skill is like a juggling performance, so fluid it dazzles the eyes...
Liu Suyu, Aunt Lin, and Aunt Li were stunned watching from the side, while eagerly hoping for the rice crispy treats to be ready soon.
Qian Guoxiang was also watching nearby, silently murmuring to himself: Youth is great, this speed is really fast!
However, he wasn’t idle either, quickly arranging bamboo boxes to hold the rice crispy treats on the counter, ready to receive Huang Jun’s "craft." freёwebnovel.com
"Thanks, Assistant Chef Qian, really a big help."
While adeptly stirring the rice crispy treats in the pot, Huang Jun expressed sincere gratitude for Qian Guoxiang’s assistance.
Subsequently, he carefully poured the golden rice syrup into the bamboo boxes, spreading it smoothly with a spatula.
He then picked up a wooden rolling pin, pressing each one firmly.
Once finished, he set them aside, letting them slowly cool and solidify into enticing delicacies.
"Chef Huang, is it done now? Can we taste it?"
Although Liu Suyu felt as anxious as a cat scratching inside, she still tried to appear calm on the outside.
Huang Jun chuckled and replied, "Haha, not yet! It needs to cool and solidify some more, it’s only ready once you can cut it into pieces."
Liu Suyu reluctantly replied with an "Oh."
...
Time quietly passed by, the kitchen filled with the sweet fragrance of rice crispy treats.
Huang Jun placed his hand over the treats, sensing the heat was appropriate, he then raised his hand, flipped the mold over, and tapped it forcefully on the counter; the entire block of rice crispy treats fell onto the prepared board, like an eggshell cracking, perfectly intact.
He picked up the divine chef’s knife, and with swift, flying motions, the large block instantly became neatly uniform, small and exquisite squares.
Liu Suyu and the others looked at the piles of rice crispy treats; each piece wrapped in golden syrup, the rice crisps lined up neatly inside, rich aroma unrelentingly filling their noses, tantalizing their taste buds to the limit.
Faced with such temptation, if not for worrying about appearances, they’d really want to reach for it instantly.
Finally, as it was all cut, Huang Jun warmly invited, "Come on, everyone, try it; see how this rice crispy treat tastes!"
"Oh, that’s unquestionable, with this scent and this look, the taste can’t be bad..."
Everyone couldn’t help but put down their reservations, each reaching out, picking a piece, and eagerly sending it into their mouths.
As they chewed...
First, a crisp and delightful "crunch" sounded beside their ears, the exterior was crispy, the interior soft and chewy, sweetness carefully balanced, fragrant and delicious, so addictive, bite after bite, they were immersed in indulgence.
