Xiao Yi paced back and forth in the room, having already made a plan in his mind. After a while, he would leave this temporary shelter and go out into the dangerous world to hunt zombies and collect crystal cores.
He gripped the long knife tightly, his eyes firm and vigilant. Past battles with zombies kept replaying in his mind. Those hideous faces, twisted bodies, and horrifying roars made him realize the difficulty of this operation.
Xiao Yi began to organize his equipment, put the sharp dagger on his waist, put on a backpack full of food and water, and carefully checked the ammunition of the gun again. He knew that outside, any negligence could lead to fatal consequences.
He sat on the edge of the bed, took a deep breath, and tried to calm his nervous mood. But when he thought about the hordes of zombies he was about to face, his heartbeat accelerated involuntarily.
Xiao Yi stood up, walked to the window, looked at the dilapidated streets and wandering zombies outside, and secretly swore in his heart: No matter how difficult or dangerous it is, he must successfully hunt zombies, accumulate enough crystal cores, and strive for more hope of survival for himself and his companions.
Xiao Yi walked into the space and quickly locked onto the fish he had caught. He rolled up his sleeves and prepared to get to work.
He first took out a large wooden basin from the corner, rinsed it inside and out, and set it aside. Then he lifted the bucket of fish to the edge of the basin and began to fish out the fish one by one.
The fish kept twisting and struggling in his hands, but Xiao Yi held them tightly to prevent them from slipping. He picked up a sharp knife and expertly scraped off the scales. The scales fell like tiny silver snowflakes.
Next, Xiao Yi gently stroked the fish's belly and carefully removed the internal organs. The fish's internal organs had a fishy smell, but he did not flinch at all, and his movements were neat and tidy. After dealing with the internal organs, he rinsed the fish with clean water, and the mucus on the fish gradually disappeared under the flushing of the water.
During the cleaning process, a few fish were particularly lively and kept breaking free from his hands, splashing water all over him. But Xiao Yi did not show any impatience and always completed each step with concentration.
As time went by, the basin was filled with cleaned fish. Xiao Yi straightened up, wiped the sweat from his forehead, looked at the fruits of his labor, and a satisfied smile appeared on his face.
After Xiao Yi cleaned up the fish, he took a short rest and then started preparing to can the fish.
He first took a row of brand new glass canning jars from the shelf, placed them neatly on the workbench, then rinsed and disinfected them one by one with hot water, and then turned them upside down on a clean towel to drain the water.
Next, Xiao Yi lit the stove, set up a large pot, and poured in a suitable amount of water. While waiting for the water to boil, he began to mix the seasonings for the canned fish. He took out salt, sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, cooking wine, and other condiments from the cupboard, added them to a bowl in the prescribed proportions, and stirred them evenly with chopsticks.
After the water boiled, Xiao Yi carefully placed the processed fish into the pot and blanched them briefly in boiling water to remove the fishy smell and impurities. He quickly took out the blanched fish and soaked them in cold water for a while to make the fish meat firmer.
Afterwards, Xiao Yi put the fish one by one into the prepared cans, filling each bottle to the brim. Then, he poured the prepared sauce evenly into the bottles, ensuring that each fish was fully soaked in the sauce.
Xiao Yi covered the cans filled with fish and sauce, but that was not the end. He put the cans into a larger pot, added an appropriate amount of water, and steamed them for a second time for sterilization.
During the steaming process, Xiao Yi stayed by the stove, carefully observing the situation in the pot, adjusting the heat, and ensuring that the canning was foolproof.
Xiao Yi carefully picked up the canned fish he had just made, which was steaming and exuding an enticing aroma.
He first picked up a clean sealed jar and wiped the mouth of the jar spotlessly. Then, holding the still-hot can of fish steadily with both hands, he slowly tilted it, allowing the soup inside to slowly flow into the sealed jar without a drop spilling.
Then, he gently placed the fish one by one into the sealed jar, arranging them neatly, making sure that each fish could find a suitable place in the limited space.
After putting the fish in, Xiao Yi picked up the spoon again and poured the remaining soup evenly on the fish, so that every inch of the fish meat could be fully soaked in the soup.
At this time, the sealed jar was already filled with delicious canned fish. Xiao Yi did not pause at all. He quickly picked up the sealing lid and accurately covered the mouth of the jar.
He tightened the lid tightly, and could hear a "click", as if putting a solid safety lock on this delicious food. Then he carefully checked the seal again to make sure there were no gaps or looseness.
One by one, Xiao Yi repeated the same meticulous and focused movements, placing all the canned fish safely into sealed cans. Every time he completed one, his face showed a little more satisfaction and peace of mind.
When you open the can of fish made by Xiao Yi, a rich and unique aroma instantly hits your nose.
First of all, the fresh fragrance of the fish itself makes people feel the freshness and agility of the fish swimming in the water. This fragrance is pure and natural.
There is no fishy smell at all, only the original deliciousness given by the sea.
Next comes the rich flavors of the seasonings. The perfect touch of salt enhances the fish's umami, mellowing its flavor. Sugar adds a subtle sweetness, cleverly counteracting the harshness of the other seasonings. The salty aroma of soy sauce and the tartness of vinegar intertwine, giving the fish a multifaceted texture. The subtle aroma of cooking wine adds a richness and lingering depth to the overall flavor.
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