The kitchen was filled with a faint smell of blood and the fresh aroma of fish. The sunlight shone through the window onto his body, giving him a golden halo.
After processing the fish, he carefully cleaned the fish body and the tank, as if he was completing a delicate work of art.
Then, Jiang Ju took out a bowl with a marinade consisting of soy sauce, cooking wine, ginger slices, garlic slices, green onion segments and a little salt.
Spread the marinade evenly over the fish, massaging it gently so that every piece of fish can fully absorb the flavor of these spices.
Then he set the fish aside to marinate while he prepared the other ingredients and seasonings.
In the corner of the kitchen, a casserole was quietly preheating. He waited until the casserole was just hot enough, then poured in a suitable amount of oil. When the oil was hot, he gently placed the marinated fish into the casserole.
Suddenly, a sizzling sound was heard in the kitchen. It was the wonderful sound made when the fish skin met the hot oil.
Jiang Jue held a spatula and carefully adjusted the position of the fish to ensure that it was heated evenly in the casserole.
Sometimes he would use a spatula to gently press the fish body to make the fish meat firmer; sometimes he would use a spatula to pour hot oil from the edge of the pot onto the fish so that every inch of the fish's skin could be moisturized by the hot oil.
As the heat deepens, the aroma of the fish gradually spreads, mixed with the aroma of sauce, wine, and the fragrance of green onion and ginger, making people salivate.
Finally, when the surface of the fish was fried until golden and crispy, and the meat became tender and juicy, Jiang Ju knew that this delicious fish was ready.
He quickly served the fish, placed it on a plate that had been prepared long ago, and sprinkled some chopped green onions and coriander on it as garnish.
After he finished cooking the fish, he turned around and made some other dishes.
Fifty minutes later...
All the dishes have been served.
The fried fish lay quietly on the plate, like a carefully crafted work of art. The fish was fried to a golden and crispy texture, the skin slightly curled up, and it exuded an enticing aroma.
Each fish scale seemed to be coated with a thin layer of gold, sparkling with an alluring luster under the light.
The fish meat is an attractive mixture of tender white and light yellow, and you can feel the delicious juice bursting in your mouth with just a light bite.
The stir-fried vegetables piled up into a green hill on the plate, and each leaf seemed to be given new life.
The edges of the leaves are slightly curled and have a hint of burnt yellow, which are the traces left by the hot oil meeting the leaves, and are also proof of their deliciousness.
The surface of the green vegetables is shiny, but not greasy. Every drop of oil seems to be absorbed by the leaves, adding more flavor to them.
"It looks good..."
"Thanks a lot……"
"Try it... and see..."
He Yifan responded, and with a hint of anticipation in his eyes, he boldly picked up a piece of green vegetables with his chopsticks. However, the moment the green vegetables touched his tongue, his expression instantly became subtle.
His brows furrowed unconsciously, and the corners of his mouth drooped slightly, forming a shallow arc. He chewed hard, but seemed unable to hide the disappointment that flashed across his eyes.
After he finally swallowed the vegetables, he sighed softly, his eyes revealing a hint of helplessness and dissatisfaction, as if to say, "The vegetables this time are really not very good."
"How about it……?"
"Try it yourself, Boss..."
It looks okay on the surface, but actually it is not tasty at all.
He Yifan continued, "Today's vegetables, um... to be honest, were a bit beyond my expectations. They might have been fried a little too much, so they were a bit soft and a bit bitter, not as fresh and tender as I usually eat.
"However, every dish has its own unique features. Perhaps this was just a small incident today. Overall, although the green vegetables did not fully meet my expectations, it was still a different experience and added a unique flavor to the meal."
After hearing He Yifan's words, Jiang Ju, who had been drinking tea quietly, also started to move his chopsticks, picked up a piece of fish and put it into his mouth.
He had only chewed a few times when his expression changed slightly. His brows furrowed, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously turned down, as if he was trying hard to suppress some discomfort.
He swallowed the fish with difficulty, making a slight "gurgling" sound in his throat.
Then he picked up the water cup and took a big gulp, as if to dilute the bad taste in his mouth.
Finally, he shook his head slightly, a helpless smile curling up at the corner of his mouth: "This fish is indeed a bit...special."
“Yeah…”
He Yifan also echoed.
Looks good but tastes terrible.
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