Chapter 101 Rain in Hong Kong

Ye Shuyi carefully removed the fascia that covered the meat from the hind leg of the beef.

Jiao Yu, who was standing nearby, saw this and asked why the fascia had to be removed. Ye Shuyi said it was to prevent it from affecting the taste.

Afterwards, Ye Shuyi cut the beef into pieces and put them in the refrigerator to freeze.

She also took out the marinated pigeon from the refrigerator. It had been prepared at noon, and now it was five hours old, so it was quite flavorful.

After draining the marinade from the pigeon and letting the skin air dry in a well-ventilated area, you can brush it with a crisping tonic. This mixture is made from honey, white vinegar, and warm water. Brush it on, let it dry, and then brush it again two or three times. This will leave the skin shiny and crispy.

Next, bake the pigeon in the oven for 15 minutes, take it out and brush it with honey, then turn it over and bake for another 10 minutes to color it. This is almost done.

Finally, let it sit for five minutes to lock in the juices. Cut into chunks and serve with plum sauce. Perfect!

A crackling sound is heard when you bite into it, and the crispy, sweet texture and juicy meat flow out, leaving a lasting aftertaste. The sour plum sauce removes greasiness, softens the meat, and balances the taste, making it the perfect accompaniment to Hong Kong-style roast meats like roast pigeon and roast duck.

After this operation, Jiao Yu was so excited that he wanted to swallow his saliva.

The squab was ready and the beef was frozen. Ye Shuyi took out a hammer and prepared to smash it.

"Let me do it. I'm strong." Jiao Yu took the initiative.

"Need not."

!!!

Although she looks gentle and thin, she is very strong and quickly pounded the beef into a paste.

Jiao Yu was stunned.

The hammer breaks something into pieces without it bouncing everywhere. This requires quite a bit of force.

"Why don't you use a meat grinder? It's more convenient."

“This preserves the fiber in the meat.”

"I learned it."

Add salt, fish sauce and white pepper to the minced meat and blend until gelatinous.

As the name suggests, the surface of the beef paste has a glossy texture similar to glue, as if it can flow.

Add ice water and starch in three batches and stir until it sticks to your hands but not to the bowl. The meat paste is ready.

Shape the meat paste into balls and add warm water.

"Here, the temperature must be around 40 degrees. Otherwise, if the water temperature is too high, the fish will become overcooked easily. If it is too low, the meatballs will fall apart." Ye Shuyi said at the right time.

"good."

Cook the beef balls over medium heat until they float to a boil. Rinse with ice water for a more elastic texture.

"Try it." She picked up a few.

Jiao Yu took it, savored it slowly, and showed an expression of admiration.

"These beef balls are very chewy and juicy. They are chewy, crispy and delicious."

"Well, that's good."

Ye Shuyi also prepared sweet and sour pork, scrambled eggs with tomatoes, and sweet potato leaves with garlic.

It’s getting late.

"I'll go back first and come to work tomorrow." Jiao Yu helped her carry the lunch box outside.

"You're not staying for dinner?"

"No, I just ate. I'm not hungry."

"Okay, see you tomorrow."

Butler Xue is here today.

"Have you checked it clearly?" Ye Shuyi was referring to Ms. Fang's doctor.

"Well, we won't let him go." He didn't say what happened specifically.

Ye Shuyi didn't ask any further questions.

"That's good, this is dinner for tonight."

"good."

Two weeks later, Ye Shuyi heard that there was a doctor with broken arms and legs who was also mute and begging for a living on the street.

It was said that he had offended the powerful people in Hong Kong. When someone asked him who he had offended, he looked very scared and refused to say.

This is a later story.

The days passed slowly. Ye Shuyi didn't encounter any major events these days. In the morning, she discussed food with Jiao Yu, and in the afternoon, she learned how to make herbal tea with Sister Qiong.

Because of Jiao Yu's arrival, the food store business has become even better than before.

On September 25th, Hong Kong media published two major news stories.

First, the eldest son of the Chen family, Chen Nanfeng, replaced the second son of the Chen family as the president of Shengshi Group. Furthermore, he gathered evidence that the second son, Chen Li, had embezzled company funds. The chairman of the Chen family, Chen Nanfeng's grandfather, was furious and kicked the second son out of the house.

In addition, Chen Nanfeng also accused the second master of the Chen family of cooperating with unscrupulous pharmacies and herbal tea shops, mixing Western medicine into many herbal teas, disregarding people's health.

Mr. Chen was summoned to the police station and may face prosecution and punishment. Further updates are still being released.

Second, Miao Chu, one of Hong Kong's leading dining establishments, was implicated in a food poisoning incident. A police investigation revealed serious food safety issues at the restaurant. The relevant authorities imposed fines, suspended operations, and ordered compensation for medical expenses and emotional distress for the poisoned individuals.

This time, Miaochu's reputation was completely ruined, and it only took a few days.

Even if it reopens after rectification, it will be difficult to reproduce its former glory. It is regrettable, but not pitiful.

After Ye Shuyi found out, she was also surprised that things happened so quickly.

Is Chen Nanfeng discharged from the hospital so soon? And he's become the CEO.

Are you still doing your job at the police station?

You've just started your new position, so you must be very busy.

Jiao Yu next to him took the newspaper, read it, and held it in his hand.

After all, I worked at Miao Chu for two years and I participated in its glory.

Today, the glory days are a thing of the past. The once-admired restaurant has become a despised, black-hearted establishment.

Jiao Yu felt a little sad and sighed.

Seeing him like this, Ye Shuyi didn't know how to comfort him, so she could only pat him on the back.

Not long after, she received a summons from the police station. Zhang Youcai was rescued and is now at the police station.

He stole ginseng and later tried to scam people, but both attempts failed. Now he faces accusations from Ye Shuyi.

After Ye Shuyi arrived in Yau Ma Tei, she was taken to the reporting room to complete the reporting process and take notes.

After asking a few simple questions, the police told her she could leave.

The relevant compensation will have to wait for the court’s decision.

Before leaving, Ye Shuyi asked, "Aren't your police officer Chen Nanfeng and forensic doctor Li Yunjiang here?"

"Oh, they are all away. They have asked for leave."

"Yeah, okay."

When I went out the door, it started raining again.

Hong Kong Island has a long rainy season, spanning spring, summer and autumn.

Every time it happens, the air remains humid for several days.

The walls of the house and the things inside the house are prone to mold.

Some people like to stroll in the ancient alleys with umbrellas in the drizzle; some people look at the gray sky outside and feel sad that their clothes are not dry.

Ye Shuyi brought an umbrella and wore a smoky gray high-necked cheongsam today, which was light and elegant.

It suits the weather very well.

She walked slowly in her high heels, but the rain still wet her exposed white ankles.

There were also a few drops of rain on the hem of the cheongsam.

At three o'clock in the afternoon, the various unlit neon lights and uneven signs on the street were blurred by the heavy rain.

Hong Kong Island has the return of the south wind, dragon boat racing, and typhoons.

A gust of wind blew by, bringing up a curtain of water droplets that hit Ye Shuyi's face like mist. If she hadn't held the umbrella tightly, it would have been blown away.

Or you can blow it in the opposite direction, changing it from a mushroom shape to a shallow disc shape.

The food stall next door wasn't so lucky. The wind was so strong that even the blue canopy overhead was blown several steps away.

The diner said "Throw it away" as he carried his bowl into the restaurant.

Only the boss and his wife ran after the shed, against the wind and rain, and worked together to carry it back.

Ye Shuyi was just thinking about whether to lend a hand when she saw two familiar figures get there before her, helping the boss carry the things back and fold up the shed.