Free Web NovelChapter 1157: Chapter 468: TV Show Collisions Aren’t Scary—It’s Awkward for Whoever Falls Short! Netizens: Spare That Duck! [Subscription Request]
"Hey, this fish is really good!"
Lin Xu picked up a garlic-shaped piece of fish and tasted it.
The fish was tender, and as soon as it entered his mouth, he could taste the unique richness of lard, plus this fish was fat and sturdy, storing large amounts of fat for the winter, making it even more delicious.
Indeed, more fat makes it tastier.
After eating the fish, he tried a bite of the stuffing inside the fish belly.
This stuffing had absorbed the fresh taste of the fish, so in the mouth, not only was there the aroma of pork, but also the freshness of the fish. The combination of both flavors gave the stuffing a unique texture and taste.
Never thought that this spur-of-the-moment idea would be so delicious.
Next time, we can try other types of fish, like sea bass or gu fish; these might be even tastier when cooked compared to carp.
Besides braising, we can also try steaming.
Steaming enhances the penetration of the fish flavor into the pork stuffing while allowing the fat from the stuffing to be absorbed by the fish. This is truly a win-win situation.
"Lin Xu made this fish so well, it’s irresistible."
Shen Guofu initially aimed to taste the fish and then focus on the eggplant sandwich and pork-fat spinach.
After all, for someone who eats fat-free meals all the time, fried foods and dishes made with lard are hard to resist.
But unexpectedly, this fish turned out to be so delicious, especially the stuffing inside which, after absorbing the fish’s freshness, tasted even better.
In the mouth, it was almost as good as the meatballs he had a few days ago.
Han Shuzhen looked at Mr. Shen’s eating style and couldn’t resist reminding:
"Eat less, this fish has quite a few calories."
But despite reminding her husband, she scooped a big piece of fish and stuffing onto a plate to eat with a steamed bun.
Seeing this, Shen Guofu immediately tore his bun apart and stuffed a spoonful of stuffing inside.
Haha, meat-stuffed bun!
To enhance the taste, he also squeezed in a slice of crispy fried eggplant sandwich.
After assembling, he took a big bite, savoring the stuffing’s freshness combined with the crunchy shell of the eggplant sandwich and the deliciousness of the eggplant itself, along with the rich flour aroma of the bun.
Hmm, a bun must be eaten this way to be satisfying.
Han Shuzhen glared at her husband, reminding him to eat less, but he just escalates?
Lin Xu ate a few pieces of fish, then picked up a freshly fried eggplant sandwich and dipped it in dry chili powder before eating.
"Crunch..."
The crispiness at the entrance brought a wave of delight to his heart.
For someone who enjoys fried dishes, this kind of texture is mesmerizing in an instant.
Inside the crispy batter is tender eggplant and flavorful stuffing; the combination of three different textures and flavors is simply a delight in the mouth.
As for the dry chili powder on the surface, it adds a spicy and fragrant taste to the dish, making it more appetizing and delicious.
"This fried eggplant sandwich is far better than what you’d get at fast food places; Lin Xu’s cooking skills are unparalleled,"
Geng Lele, unable to compete with Shen Jiayue for the fish, settled for the eggplant sandwich.
Hmm, compared to carp stuffed meat, the eggplant sandwich doesn’t lack in terms of taste or flavor. Particularly, the strong contrast between the crispy crust and the soft eggplant surprises everyone who tastes it.
Chen Yuanyuan smiled and said to Chen Meijuan:
"Third Aunt’s culinary skills have been completely surpassed by my brother."
Chen Meijuan picked up a thoroughly steamed meatball and took a bite:
"Indeed, from now on, I can only assist him in cooking, but that’s good. When your uncle and I retire, Lin Xu will be the head of the family and responsible for cooking."
A long time ago, Chen Meijuan planned her retirement.
Buy an RV and travel all over the country with Lin Hongqi, to admire the splendid mountains and rivers of the homeland.
Now, it seems she is one step closer to the goal.
Chen Yan saw Chen Meijuan eating the steamed glass noodles meatball, and picked one to try.
While the fried parts on the meatball’s surface no longer had a crunchy texture, it was soft yet chewy, offering plenty of bite. Inside, the glass noodles were tasty and fragrant with a strong meaty flavor.
Eating it truly resembled eating meat.
"Indeed, steaming makes it better, just like meat. So envious of my brother-in-law, he gets to enjoy Auntie’s various delicious dishes since childhood."
Shen Jiayue added:
"I envy him too."
Han Shuzhen: "..."
You’re deliberately provoking me, aren’t you?
Zeng Xiaoqi picked up some spinach and ate a bite, asking Lin Xu:
"The TV station is airing tomorrow afternoon at five. They’ve even registered a new account, stating it will broadcast simultaneously with the TV show... When is our video going up?"
"Let’s schedule it for five in the afternoon too; both making Eight Treasure Gourd Duck and see whose is better."
Chen Yan nodded in agreement:
"Yes, let’s curb their arrogance. I even considered uploading at four in the afternoon to seize the time advantage."
Zeng Xiaoqi chuckled:
"That’s too mean, I heard today’s TV station recording was full of mishaps. Issues kept arising during bone removal, tearing the skin repeatedly, using sewing needles to stitch the duck skin, and the stuffing was so packed that the duck skin burst open... Seems like it’s still being recorded."
Geng Lele clicked his tongue and said:
"Poor ducks, even in death, they suffer such torture."
Lin Xu originally thought there might be some hidden gems among those chefs his elder sister signed, but he overestimated the opponent’s strength.
Thinking about it, among those experimenting with new Chinese cuisine concepts in Beijing, although there are some quality restaurants, most blend kaiseki and haute French cuisine, mixed with private Chinese dishes to make it work.
