Poison Doctor Roaming the Martial World

"Crabs are a cold food. Whether you are eating crab meat or crab roe and crab paste, it is best to pair them with ginger and perilla. This not only removes the fishy smell, but also dispels the coldness in the crab."

After cleaning the crabs, Yang Jianwu soaked them in water with a suitable amount of high-proof liquor for a while. The crabs were quite drunk. "Hehe, drunk crabs won't run around anymore. The liquor can also stimulate the crabs to expel impurities. It's a win-win situation."

When steaming the crabs, Yang Jianwu placed them with their navels facing upwards. "Look carefully, Qingdai, you must steam the crabs upside down. This prevents the crab roe from flowing into the pot from the crab's belly after it's cooked. In addition, the increased contact area between the crab's belly and the steam makes the meat more moist and tender."

"Yes, yes, I remember it all, Miss."

Finally, add appropriate amounts of cooking wine, ginger, scallions, and other seasonings to the steaming water. "That's about it. The seasonings at the bottom can remove the fishy smell. Don't rush to open the lid and take out the steamed crabs. Let them steam for a while longer. This method of steaming makes the crabs taste even more delicious."

Qingdai's mouth watered as she listened. "Miss, you really know how to eat!"

Yang Jianwu was not modest at all. "Hehe, let me tell you, if you like crab roe, choose female crabs, as the Mid-Autumn Festival is the best time for crab roe to mature; if you like crab paste and crab meat, choose male crabs, as the crab paste is most abundant a month or so after autumn."

Qingdai picked out two crabs for comparison. "Miss, these two crabs look the same."

Yang Jianwu was speechless. "Silly, these two are both female crabs, of course there's no difference."

Qingdai stuck out her tongue, "Then you pick a male one, and I'll compare them, hehe."

Yang Jianwu took out a crab and placed it next to the mother crab. "Can you see anything?"

Qingdai touched the male crab's claws. "The male's large claws have more hair."

Yang Jian flipped the two crabs over. "That's right, that's only one aspect. Look closely at their bellies. The round one is the female, and the one with the long, pointed abdominal flap is the male."

Mo Ye stood at the kitchen doorway, watching Yang Jianwu use her fingers to pry open the pointed flap on the male crab's abdomen, and even seriously teach Qingdai how to distinguish between male and female crabs! How utterly cringeworthy!

Yang Jianwu was oblivious to the low mood in someone's mood. "Also, the male crab is bigger than the female crab, and its two pincers are also much bigger..."

Mo Ye tried hard to suppress the throbbing veins in his eyes and said in as calm a tone as possible, "Little Wu'er, what are you talking about? You seem so happy."

Yang Jianwu poked the crab shell. "I'm teaching Qingdai how to tell the male from the female. We'll be able to eat it soon, just wait a little longer."

Mo Ye smiled in response, "Okay."

Yang Jianwu chased Mo Ye away again, then cut the crab into pieces, stir-fried it into a spicy crab dish, and also made a crab soup.

Lunch was served on the first floor, and the guests coming and going were attracted by the crabs on the table. Most people questioned whether it was safe to eat them, while only a few were drawn by the freshness and aroma of the crabs and wanted to ask the manager for advice. Manager Mu did not dare to make a decision on his own and had to consult Yang Jianwu.

Yang Jianwu was very excited and whispered in Manager Mu's ear, "Sell them! Why not sell them? We can each eat one, and there are still plenty left. Go sell them! Remember, don't sell them too cheaply, at least one tael of silver. I still want to make a small fortune in Hanling County, hehe~"

Yang Jianwu's voice was quite soft, but martial artists generally have excellent hearing. Everyone at their table heard Yang Jianwu's get-rich-quick scheme. Jing Nan, who was also a businessman, also had high-profit products. At that moment, he felt like a great person, while Yang Jianwu was the real shrewd businessman...

"Eat up, just remove the shell and eat the meat inside." Saying that, he picked one up and started eating first.

Qingdai was a big fan of Yang Jianwu. If her mistress said it was delicious, then it must be delicious. She peeled open a tender white crab leg and put it in her mouth. The fresh and fragrant taste filled her mouth and her taste buds were greatly satisfied. "Miss, the crab is so delicious!"

"Crab??"

"Crab??"

"Crab??"

Um... Miss seems to have only told me about it... Qingdai quickly explained, "It's Guo Suo. Miss said it also has another name, crab. Like fish, it belongs to aquatic products."

Mo Ye thought of Yang Jianwu's talk of getting rich and asked, "Little Wu'er, are you going to sell crabs in Hanling County?"

As Yang Jianwu ate, she praised Mo Ye, "Oh my, how are you so smart~ Mmm, delicious, so fresh~ Of all things in the world, only food is worth sacrificing. Anyone who blocks my way will be made to die without any way out!"

Seeing Yang Jianwu and Qingdai enjoying their meal, the group of people at the table each picked up a crab and tried it. They were instantly drawn to the deliciousness. Some of the onlookers couldn't resist the temptation and asked Manager Mu to bring out a couple of crabs, especially the spicy crab, which was really satisfying to have with a little wine.

One wasn't enough, so he wanted another one. Just as Hong Dian reached out to grab the third one, Yang Jianwu stopped him!

"Eating one or two crabs is enough; it's not advisable to eat too many!"

Hong Dian now admires Yang Jianwu to the point of complete deference, and he is absolutely a man of his word. "Alright, Miss."

Jing Nan voiced his suspicions, "Miss Yang, did you deliberately arrange for everyone to dine on the first floor to attract customers from the surrounding area?"

Yang Jianwu raised an eyebrow. "Not bad, you didn't get your head caught in a door today."

Jing Nan felt wronged. He was a dashing young master wherever he went, so why did he turn into a fool when he was with Yang Jianwu? Hmph~ His little Qingdai was much gentler.

"Should we leave right after we finish eating, or wait until tomorrow?" Mo Ye actually missed that local temple. Sometimes he thought about it and realized that fate was a really magical thing; it would come without him even realizing it.

Yang Jianwu glanced at the sky outside. "How about we go early tomorrow morning? If we leave now, we'll definitely have to spend the night at the local temple again. If you want instant noodles, I'll cook them for you tonight."

As long as Mo Ye can be with Xiao Wu'er and eat food made by her, it doesn't matter where he is. If he really has to spend the night in the local temple and doesn't sleep well, he will feel sorry for her.

After finishing her meal, Yang Jianwu went to visit the other tables and quickly became acquainted with them. She even enthusiastically explained to them how to eat crabs and the precautions to take. She heard that Huashuiyuefang in Hanling County would be holding a crab banquet in a few days, and the guests at the other tables all expressed their intention to attend and promote crabs. They said they had seen crabs before but did not know that they could be eaten. If they had not been fortunate enough to eat them today, they would have missed out on this ultimate delicacy.

Jing Nan was completely stunned by Yang Jianwu's incredible actions. How could this be possible? In the past, when opening a new store, they always paid people to promote it, and the results weren't always satisfactory. She took money from others and managed to get free publicity?! This was truly a business genius. No wonder she owned so many businesses; her mind was unmatched… Jing Nan willingly conceded defeat!