Food Intelligence King

Chapter 200 A Simple Meal at Home
Online, people often make fun of the traditional phrase used in Spring Festival Gala programs, such as "Let's make dumplings together."

Perhaps such endings are too frequent in language-based programs, making them tiresome.

But in fact, Chen Zhou's family does make dumplings together.

A bowl of dumpling filling, a cutting board, a rolling pin, and a family gathered around the table.

After getting off work, Lao Chen caught the tail end of a dumpling-making session, washed his hands, and joined in.

Chen Taotao naturally joined in as well.

Although her dumplings were somewhat like steamed buns, and even leaked some filling, they were very popular.

It was pre-ordered before it was even put into the pot.

Chen Taotao's customer activity updates were shared with her grandparents.

The two elderly people love your dumplings.

The little girl was now having some ideas about following in her father's footsteps, and said to her mother, who was rolling up her sleeves:

"I'll sell dumplings at the community cafeteria from now on!"

Ms. Lin smiled and said, "Little chef."

Chen Zhou didn't say anything.

I just thought to myself: You should open the shop downstairs from your grandparents' house, that way the business will be better.

The meal we had at home today, the start of winter, was quite simple.

Grandma stewed a big pot of lamb chops according to the season, using a clear stewing method, and added some carrots and white radishes.

Dumplings are the main dish and are cooked last.

There were two home-style dishes and Ms. Lin's mixed vegetables.

Before the meal, Chen Zhou fried the fish again.

Comrade Lao Mei was still in charge of the construction.

I would like to offer some simple suggestions.

Although it no longer had much guiding significance, Chen Zhou still listened attentively.

The oil temperature should be slightly higher than when frying for the first time.

People, on the other hand, should stand a little further away.

Because when the small fried fish are thrown into the high temperature again, the reaction will be much more violent than before.

However, the color change will not be too rapid.

It starts as a light gold color and gradually deepens.

The ribbonfish was only coated with powder, giving it a dark reddish color and some slightly charred spots. This was a sign that the moisture had been drained, resulting in an extremely crispy texture.

The small yellow croakers were the best quality, truly fried until golden brown on both sides.

Chen Zhou scooped the fish out in time, and it was cooked just right.

When the oil is drained on the strainer, there is still a sizzling sound on the surface, which is the last of the small bubbles that emerge from the residual heat.

Old Mei watched her son's skillful fish-frying technique with admiration.

"These small fish are fried quite well."

"Of course, I learned it from you."

"You have to be young, quick-witted, and nimble-fingered," the old lady thought.

When people use oil for everyday life, they definitely use freshly poured oil when frying fish, but they certainly can't throw it away after frying the fish.

He then poured it into an enamel oil basin.

Chen Zhou told his mother, "Keep these two pots safe."

"Okay," Grandma Tao nodded.

"This was given to me by your grandma."

The significance of old objects gave Chen Zhou a deeper understanding of them.

Soon, Chen Zhou brought the two plates of fish to the table.

Fried food is best enjoyed fresh out of the fryer while it's still hot.

The whole family started eating.

Adults, of course, want to try the knife fish, which is not suitable for children.

This one is the crispiest.

When you pick it up with chopsticks, you can feel its firm texture, and if you're not careful, it will crumble and fall apart.

When it was brought to my mouth, the mouthwatering aroma of the fried fish became even more enticing.

The temptation is so strong that you quickly put the fried fish into your mouth.

A gentle bite produces a crisp, satisfying crack. The crisp outer shell breaks, and the sound travels along the jawline directly to the ear.

Chew a couple of times, and a pleasant sound keeps ringing out as the fish, along with the small bones and meat, breaks into tiny fragments.

Only in the slightly thicker parts of the fish can you taste the tenderness that comes solely from the fish meat.

Salty is the base flavor.

Freshness is the essence of saury.

Even without any dipping sauce, the original salty, savory, crispy, and tender flavor is already perfect.

Add some chili powder and cumin seeds, and you have the flavor of barbecue.

Yellow croaker and ribbonfish are slightly different.

After the yellow croaker is coated with batter, the fish meat has a crispy outer shell.

Overall, it tastes crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.

Biting through the crispy shell, your teeth sink into the fish meat without any resistance.

Protected by the batter, the fish meat inside still retains its moisture.

When you bite into it, you'll find that it's shaped like garlic cloves, snow-white, and moist.

When we were cleaning fish for Chen Taotao, we were just tearing off the meatiest parts of the fish from both sides.

It has no bones, and although it lacks the crispiness of ribbonfish, the taste and texture are still quite good.

Old Chen had already taken a couple of sips of wine, his cheeks slightly flushed, but he didn't forget to pick fish for his granddaughter.

They were busy with their own things, having a great time.

But Chen Taotao has been in kindergarten for two whole months, and she said confidently:

"Grandpa, I can do it myself."

Of course, this means we can't expect Chen Taotao to use chopsticks.

She still finds it easier to use her small hands.

After picking a fish, I shared it with my grandparents, parents, and other family members.

That's not enough to keep her busy.

"My eldest granddaughter is so sensible!"

"Delicious! Tao Tao's cooking is amazing."

Judging from the elderly couple's reaction, Chen Taotao deserves a few more positive reviews from other diners.

But Chen Zhou did indeed receive a total of 3.5 from home.

The family of three spent a day and a night at their hometown, enjoying a reunion during the Beginning of Winter.

Before leaving, Chen Zhou also took Chen Taotao for a quick tour.

Visit some relatives and see the little cart in the old courtyard.

I even took some time to visit my uncle.

My uncle likes to live in his little courtyard at the foot of Chestnut Mountain.

It was early winter, and the sunlight was a pale golden hue, like when fish is fried, lukewarm and lacking strength. It would take until the earth itself began to turn before it regained its summery brilliance.

Chen Taotao looked at the few remaining bright red persimmons on the tree, which were being attacked by sparrows, and felt slightly worried.

He asked Ms. Lin if she could bring Chen Facai along next time.

Let it help catch sparrows.

Chen Zhou sunbathed in the yard and chatted with his uncle.

When he was reselling snow pears last time, Chen Zhou asked him about cold storage.

Although it wasn't ultimately used, Chen Zhou still expressed his gratitude to his uncle.

Yang Dayong, of course, told his nephew not to be so polite.

At the time, the price of snow pears was rising across the board, and he knew back in his hometown that the price had later been driven up to a high level.

However, not long after, many snow pears of unknown origin also came to market.

Prices have fallen back down.

Therefore, he greatly admired his nephew's business acumen and decisiveness.

My uncle learned these two words on his own, but when he said them, it wasn't the kind of flattery or praise he was using.

It seems more like it came from the heart.

In short, he was determined to work with his nephew again if he had the chance in the future.

My uncle also brought several large cabbages for his nephew's wife.

After listening to his words, Chen Zhou looked at his wife and children beside him and felt that he couldn't say he was particularly good at business or decisive in making decisions.

It's just that we were a little more cautious when using intelligence.

(End of this chapter)