I'm involved in poverty alleviation in a primitive tribe.

Huoyun had already caught the fish, and seeing that she was busy, he went to process the blackfish himself.

Regardless of the type of meat, the Sirius tribe always skins it directly. Huo Yun skillfully peeled off the skin of the blackfish, the skin shimmering faintly silver in the sunlight. Next, he emptied the fish's internal organs and thoroughly cleaned the fish.

Seeing this, Jiang Ning nodded in satisfaction. She instructed Huo Yun to slice all the blackfish into thin fillets and then marinate them with ginger. This was to remove the fishy smell and enhance the texture and flavor of the fish.

Marinating the fish fillets with egg white will enhance their texture. Egg white effectively lubricates the fish fillets, making them more tender during cooking, while also locking in their nutrients and preserving their delicious flavor.

However, the people here don't hunt cubs or mothers with cubs. They hunt with restraint, only targeting adult animals to ensure the continued reproduction of the species. Therefore, eggs are rarely available.

If you marinate the fish fillets with starch or wine, they will taste even more tender and delicious.

Starch can adhere to fish fillets, forming a protective film that locks in the nutrients and moisture, making the fish fillets more tender during cooking.

Besides removing the fishy smell, alcohol can also enhance the taste and flavor of fish slices through the evaporation of alcohol and aroma. It's just a pity that Jiang Ning hasn't found the materials to make the yeast.

In winter, Jiang Ning once thought of making some sweet potato starch and adding it to sauerkraut fish. Sweet potato starch pairs perfectly with fish slices.

The sweet potato noodles, soaked in the broth, fully absorbed the freshness of the fish and the sour and spicy flavor of the pickled cabbage. Jiang Ning really enjoyed eating it this way.

Unfortunately, sweet potatoes don't yield much starch, and the tribe is still short of food, so she can't afford to waste it like that.

After a long winter, the people of the Sirius tribe had accumulated a wealth of experience in handling and cooking fish. Their methods of preparing fish had become highly skilled and refined. Everyone knew how to slice fish as thin as cicada wings and how to cook it to make it taste delicious.

Huoyun is a true foodie and an extremely experienced warrior. He is also very skilled at handling fish. Every slice of fish he cuts is very even, showing that his knife skills have reached a very high level.

After the fish fillets were cooked, he added an appropriate amount of salt and ginger slices, mixed them well, and marinated them.

Jiang Ning and Zhi got busy again, preparing other ingredients. They selected some tender wild vegetables, washed them carefully, and set them aside.

Then set aside the Sichuan peppercorns, ginger slices, and star anise. Although star anise isn't necessary for dishes like boiled fish, its addition adds a unique aroma. Also, slice some dried red finger fruits from last year and set them aside for later use.

Heat oil in a wok over high heat. Add Sichuan peppercorns, ginger slices, and star anise and stir-fry until fragrant. Then, add the fish bones and head to the wok and fry until golden brown on both sides. Add boiling water to the wok and simmer. Once the water boils, skim off any foam and continue simmering.

In a separate pot, bring water to a boil, add salt, and blanch the wild vegetables until just cooked through. Remove them, drain, and set aside.

Originally, to improve the taste of boiled fish, the fish bones should be removed, leaving only the broth. However, due to limited resources in the tribe, Jiang Ning simplified the process. She simply put the fish meat into the broth to cook, and then added wild vegetables to continue cooking.

Finally, place the Sichuan peppercorns, red finger fruits, and star anise on top. Quickly pour hot oil over them. The hot oil will instantly release a burst of aroma, filling the kitchen.

The pouring of hot oil allows the flavors of Sichuan peppercorns, red finger fruit, and star anise to penetrate even deeper into the fish and wild vegetables. The aroma and taste of these ingredients blend perfectly with the umami of the fish soup, creating a delicious boiled fish dish.

The aroma of the dish drew people in; they had never experienced such a numbing and spicy sensation before. Some started sneezing, while others couldn't help but drool.

Huo Yun had already eagerly picked up his chopsticks, his eyes fixed on the boiled fish. He could smell the rich aroma, which made him unconsciously swallow.

Just by smelling it, he knew that this pot of boiled fish must be delicious.

As usual, Jiang Ning first served Wu a bowl and put it aside. When she announced that they could start eating, Huo Yun immediately picked up a piece of fish and put it in his mouth.

His eyes lit up immediately; the fish was tender, juicy, and had a rich flavor that captivated him.

He chewed the fish slowly, and the rich texture seemed to transport him to a wonderful world of taste.

He had never tasted such a numbing and spicy flavor before; the unique stimulation made his taste buds revel. He felt his taste buds throbbing, as if cheering for this delicacy.

He picked up some wild vegetables, which absorbed the umami of the fish soup and became exceptionally delicious. Each bite brought him a completely new flavor, a taste and texture that transported him to a magical world, making him forget everything around him.

Huo Yun chewed on these delicacies, feeling their flavors and textures intertwine in his mouth, creating an indescribable deliciousness.

Seeing Huo Yun's reaction, the others rushed forward, eager to taste the boiled fish. However, they had completely different reactions to the texture and flavor of the dish.

Some people couldn't stand the numbing and spicy flavor, finding it too stimulating and even difficult to swallow. They frowned, forced down a bite, and then couldn't bear it any longer, putting down their chopsticks.

Many people also really enjoy this boiled fish. They savor the freshness of the fish and the crispness of the wild vegetables, experiencing the stimulating sensation of the numbing and spicy flavors bursting in their mouths. They eat with great relish, and some even find it hard to stop.

Pheasant and the others had already started making boiled fish using the large stone pots nearby. However, this pot of boiled fish wasn't enough for all the tribe members.

Huo Yun smacked his lips a few times with satisfaction, savoring the boiled fish he had just tasted. The numbing and spicy flavor and the delicious fish meat still lingered in his mouth, giving him an indescribable sense of pleasure and satisfaction.

"This Sichuan peppercorn has a really strange taste. When I first ate it, my mouth felt incredibly numb, as if it had been poisoned, but after I swallowed it, I felt an indescribable comfortable feeling."

He took a deep breath and exclaimed, "This boiled fish is absolutely amazing! I've never eaten anything so delicious. Jiang Wu, you're incredible!"

Others who tried the boiled fish also expressed their approval. Although they were initially not used to the taste of Sichuan peppercorns, once they got used to it, they found that the flavor was actually very unique, and when paired with the fish, it created an unforgettable deliciousness.

Hongyue got angry when she saw Huoyun's expression and couldn't help but retort, "You said the same thing when we ate sauerkraut fish last time!"

Huo Yun declared confidently, "Everything Jiang Wu makes tastes delicious!"

Hongyue glanced at him but said nothing more.

The others chimed in, "Yes! Everything Jiang Wu makes tastes delicious!"

"It's clearly the same fish, yet Jiang Wu can make it taste two different things!"

"I like both pickled fish and boiled fish!"

Jiang Ning looked at them quietly without saying a word. This group of people were really easily satisfied; for them, being well-fed and watered was enough for a good life.