Pour the freshly chopped scallions, ginger, and garlic into the pot. After a moment's hesitation, Jiang Mu added Sichuan peppercorns and dried Yunnan peppercorns, and stir-fried them in hot oil.
The pungent smell emanating from the pot made Hu Tao cover her nose, but Xiang Ling watched excitedly from the side.
This dish with ginger and wood has captured the heart of her, who specializes in spicy cuisine.
"Doing it this way really brings out the full aroma of these seasonings."
"Is that how it was done? That's incredible!"
Next, Jiang Mu picked up the sliced pork belly from the side, thought for a moment, and then poured it all into the pot.
The pork belly comes into close contact with the hot pan, and the fat seeps out, making a crisp "crackling" sound.
The aroma unique to animal fats slowly spread out.
"It smells so good..."
Hu Tao murmured to herself, her stomach making a cute "rumbling" sound.
"Hehe, are you hungry?" Xiangling laughed. "I have a feeling that Brother Jiang Mu's dish will be delicious."
"Well... I'll give it a try..." After a moment of slight pride, Hu Tao chose to follow her heart's desire.
After all, who would want to make things difficult for themselves?
"Xiangling, give me the third bottle of sauce on that counter over there!"
The translucent slices of meat were stir-fried in the pan. Observing that the edges of the meat slices curled up slightly, Jiang Mu estimated that the cooking time was about right, so he used a spatula to push the meat to one side, making room in the wok.
"This?" Xiangling immediately handed over the bottle of sauce that Jiang Mu had asked for.
Upon opening the bottle and smelling the familiar scent, Jiang Mu's eyes welled up with tears.
"Ah, this tastes the best..."
What Jiang Mu asked Xiang Ling to bring out was the authentic Sichuan broad bean paste sold in the system's shop.
Under the astonished gazes of Xiangling and Hutao, Jiangmu poured in about a quarter of the amount.
Now, the sauce and the original sauce at the bottom of the pot are fully mixed, and the scalding red color spreads out.
The oil has turned red!
Jiang Mu was delighted and continued to twirl the spatula in his right hand. The pork belly on the other side of the wok "responded to the call" and completely merged with the fragrant red oil sauce.
After stir-frying for a while, Jiang Mu sprinkled in a little soy sauce again. The excellent coloring power of the soy sauce made the pork belly have a glossy dark yellow color.
“Green garlic.” Jiang Mu reached his hand back again.
Xiangling immediately handed over the green garlic, which was placed on a plate and cut into diagonal sections.
After adding the last ingredient, Jiang Mu stir-fried it for a few more moments before transferring the dish from the pot to a plate.
Instantly, a rich aroma surged forth like a tidal wave.
The aroma of pork, the freshness of vegetables, and the spiciness of Sichuan peppercorns combine to create a rich and appetizing flavor.
"Can...can we eat it now?"
Wiping the drool from her mouth, Xiangling said impatiently.
"What a little glutton..."
Helpless, Jiang Mu opened the rice cooker next to him and filled four bowls with rice.
"Let's go, sit down and eat."
As he spoke, Jiang Mu led the two to the dining table.
"Hmm~"
Sitting in the chair, Hu Tao groaned contentedly.
Seeing this, Jiang Mu smiled as well.
I don't know what this chair produced by the system is made of. Although it looks like an ordinary wooden chair, it feels extremely comfortable as soon as you sit on it...
Cough cough cough...
"Try it."
Jiang Mu handed the two a pot of rice crust chopsticks and said with a smile.
Upon hearing this, Xiangling immediately picked up a piece of meat and began to eat it heartily.
"Hey, don't grab it!" Seeing this, Hu Tao quickly put down her chopsticks as well.
"Mmm~" Xiangling swallowed a piece of meat, and her eyes suddenly lit up.
Wild boar meat is already extremely chewy, and after being roasted over a blazing fire and seasoned, it becomes even more delicious.
The repeated layering of several spices did not create a pungent feeling; instead, it added a multi-layered flavor.
The savory flavor of the pork blends perfectly with the stimulating aroma of the spices.
Xiangling murmured, recalling the scene of Jiang Mu cooking.
"The stronger the heat, the more careful you need to be with even heating and stir-frying time. If you're not careful, some of the meat slices will be overheated and burn; or the vegetables won't be taken out of the pan in time after the moisture has evaporated. Not only will the color of the vegetables turn yellowish-brown, but even their smooth and refreshing texture will be ruined. In that case, the dish will almost certainly be a failure."
"But this dish..."
Xiangling looked at the plate.
The thinly sliced pork belly showed no signs of charring; it was glistening and perfectly presented. Even the cabbage and bok choy interspersed among the pork retained their vibrant green color, slightly curled, and covered with a layer of bright, sizzling stir-fried oil—it was incredible.
I glanced again at the walnuts and rice crusts that were already engrossed in eating.
"How terrible, my brother."
Xiangling murmured to herself.
Whether it's this house built from the ground up, this kitchen that countless chefs dream of, or this terrifying culinary skill...
If Jiang Mu knew what Xiang Ling was thinking, he would definitely reply with a smile.
"Young lady, you're overthinking it. This is all thanks to the amazing system!"
(System: "Hey~")
“However…” Xiangling smiled as she looked at Jiang Mu, who was fighting with Hu Tao and Guoba for rice.
"However, it seems my dear brother is just a lazy bum with no ambition..."
"But this is good too, now I have someone to whiny to, hehe."
Because Wanmintang's business was so booming, even though Master Mao doted on Xiangling, he rarely had time to spend with her. If it weren't for Xiangling's love of cooking, there probably would have been a rift between father and daughter long ago...
Now that she has an "older brother," how could Xiao Xiangling not become more active?
What? You're asking if Xiangling isn't worried that Jiang Mu is a bad person?
Of course I'm not afraid!
Xiangling remembered that Master Mao once said something like this.
"Xiangling, you must remember that a person's goodness or badness cannot be simply revealed from their face. Despite having a handsome appearance, some well-dressed scoundrels may look respectable, but they do terrible things."
"We chefs may not have many other skills, but we can still tell a person's character from a dish."
……………
"The sentiment behind the dishes can't be faked."
Xiangling murmured.
From the dishes she had just eaten, Xiangling felt only a warm sense of affection that brought her peace of mind...
"Xiangling, why aren't you eating? Don't you like it?"
Seeing that Xiangling hadn't touched her chopsticks, Jiang Mu asked curiously.
"No, no!"
Xiangling was taken aback. Seeing that the plate was already more than half empty, she said angrily.
"Walnuts, leave some for me!"
"No way!"
"Guoba, how can you eat so much? Aren't you afraid of getting a stomachache?!"
"Lulu lulu~"
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