Xu Milu was surprised to find that the large pot made of Alt silver had a different secret. Logically speaking, the aroma of the braised food should slowly dissipate over time, but even though she was sitting next to the stove, she couldn't smell a single trace of aroma leaking out.

This is simply a chef's dream tool.

While she was tending the fire, the lamb skewers over there were already cooked. Knowing that Xu Milu liked fatty skewers, Liu Hongmei cooked another batch for her separately.

The mutton was bought by Aunt Zhou at the morning market. It was authentic Ningcheng Tan sheep, and it had no muttony smell at all.

There are also techniques for skewering lamb. Cut the lamb into 2x2 cubes, mix them with fat and lean meat in a 1:1 ratio, and skewer them together. First, lightly grill the lamb skewers over low heat to render out the fat. Once a slightly charred layer forms on the surface of the white lamb fat, immediately turn up the heat to high. This is how you make the best lamb skewers.

Of course, we can't forget the most important seasoning: cumin, chili, and salt. The simple combination is irreplaceable by any other flavor.

Xu Milu took the meat skewer, blew on the tip of the skewer slightly, and when it wasn't so hot anymore, she bit down and pulled, and the lean meat and fat rolled into her mouth.

With each chew, the fat locked in by the intense heat bursts open, the lean meat, neither dry nor tough, is coated with just the right amount of salt, and the cumin seeds on the lips and tongue carry a unique aroma. It's simply a battle between the fat and lean meat of the lamb, colliding with the explosion of seasonings.

They just kept coming and going, it was impossible to stop.

On a cold winter day, sitting around a fireplace, munching on lamb skewers, and then taking a bite of fresh, juicy ping-pong grapes picked straight from the field—the taste is simply divine!

"Be careful, it's hot. You're a grown man, no one's going to take it from you."

Seeing her daughter enjoying her food, Liu Hongmei couldn't resist eating a couple more skewers herself. She even remembered to save some in a thermos to take back to Xu Minian, who was in class.

Yes, Xu Minian, who will be a senior in high school next year, will have to go back to school before the Lantern Festival is over.

"It's so delicious, I couldn't resist, Mom, I want to eat roasted garlic again."

Xu Milu smiled and acted coquettishly.

Liu Hongmei's barbecue has a unique skill that you can't find anywhere else: roasted garlic.

Many people dislike the taste of garlic, and Xu Milu is no exception, but roasted garlic is different.

"You're the biggest eater. Of all your bodies, only your mouth is like mine. You like to eat whatever tastes good."

Despite saying that, Liu Hongmei still took out the garlic she had prepared beforehand and prepared to roast it.

It's best to use mature garlic for roasting, because new garlic is all water and won't taste very good after roasting. But you shouldn't choose garlic that's too old either, because garlic sprouts have already grown inside, and it will taste terrible.

Liu Hongmei placed a whole garlic clove on an iron mesh, brushed it with oil, and used the fire to roast off the outermost layer of garlic skin. Then she cut off the head of the garlic, wrapped it in aluminum foil, and threw it directly into the fire, letting it slowly cook with the heat of the wood ash.

It should be ready in about ten minutes. Use tongs to remove the foil bundle. Once the temperature has dropped slightly, open it. The garlic inside will still be intact, but each clove will have become soft. Sprinkle with chili and salt, and it's ready to eat.

"Phew—it's so hot—"

Xu Milu blew on it, used chopsticks to peel back the foil, and gently pinched it open. The soft garlic meat squeezed out as if it had melted from the heat. With salt and chili powder, it tasted like a roasted potato.

Raw garlic is spicy and has an unpleasant, pungent smell, but after being roasted at high temperatures, the garlic loses its spiciness and becomes milder, melting in your mouth. Fine salt grains and chili powder are mixed into the garlic paste, and with a gentle bite, your mouth is filled with that unique aroma.

Xu Milu couldn't resist and devoured four cloves of garlic in one go. Even Wenwen's mother, who was hesitant to eat, hesitated for a moment, then closed her eyes and took a bite, her face beaming with delight.

"This tastes absolutely amazing! It's a bit like the garlic sauce I had at a Western restaurant before, but this one is even better. I never knew garlic could be roasted!"

The sisters who were eating meat skewers squeezed over when they heard the noise, and those who had tried it were all amazed.

"Garlic can actually be roasted?"

"This tastes so good! Oh, Hongmei, teach me how to make it! This flavor is addictive!"

"Oh my, I was wondering who Da Mi inherited her skillful hands from, turns out it's all from you!"

"Come on, have some more lamb skewers, they're freshly grilled. Hongmei, have more."

Xu Milu couldn't squeeze in at all, and could only watch as her own mother happily took care of her group of girlfriends, completely forgetting about her own daughter.

Xu Milu: "..."

Does this mean she'll have to compete with these aunties for favor from now on?

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Wow! That's spectacular!

Assistant Xiao Sun looked at the ping-pong grapes in the camera lens and couldn't help but gasp:

"Oh my god, am I dreaming?? So many super grapes, this must be heaven! It must be!! My best friend would be so jealous if she knew!"

Today, the weather was sunny. The black plastic sheeting covering the greenhouse was torn off, and sunlight shone through the transparent film, making the round grapes under the leaves look like crystal products.

Li Ning is a generous boss; he simply waved his hand and said:

“These thirty-odd acres all belong to my junior aunt. She has contracted more than a thousand acres of land. This is only a small amount. Today I’m treating you to a meal. Pick as much as you want, and come to me for reimbursement after you’ve paid.”

"Long live the boss!"

"Brother Li is awesome!"

"Brother Li is so generous!"

The three of them shouted and threw down their machines to pick grapes, but they weren't greedy and only picked a few pounds before stopping.

Just kidding, the price is already 280 yuan per pound outside and there's nowhere to buy it. They can't just keep exploiting the boss like that.

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