Hearing the sound, Ling Miao peeked out and, remembering the other steamed buns that had just come out of the steamer, asked, "Want to try some other flavors of steamed buns?"
Are there other flavors?!
The four men were eager to try, their eyes gleaming with excitement. Chen Qi spoke up.
What other flavors are there?
"Spicy and sour bamboo shoots, pickled cabbage and minced meat, and spicy tofu buns."
"Oh, right, steamed dumplings are ready too."
So many choices!
Children make choices; adults want it all!
"One basket each, plus four salted duck eggs!"
Ling Miao reminded her, "This is a big steamed bun."
Oh, I see.
Chen Qi was filled with regret. He touched his bloated belly and regretted his gluttony for the first time.
"Then, let's have two of each kind of steamed bun for the three of us, plus a basket of steamed dumplings for each of us, and as for him..."
Chen Qi's roommate looked at him with a mocking gaze. Chen Qi sucked in his stomach and said in a strong voice, "One of each kind of steamed bun, and a basket of steamed dumplings!"
"Can you eat this?"
"Is there anything you can't eat?"
Chen Qi said smugly, "If I can't eat anymore, I'll eat again at noon and in the evening."
"So you're saying you're not eating lunch?"
His roommate looked at him teasingly, "Then you can just watch us eat lunch."
The owner's cooking skills are so good, the dishes must be amazing!
Thinking of the message he saw in the school group chat, my roommate felt like kowtowing to the person who posted it.
These are real alumni.
Even when there's something delicious to eat, they don't forget about them.
Chen Qi was stunned; he had forgotten about this.
As he racked his brains for a solution, a steaming basket of dumplings appeared before him.
The thin, translucent dumpling skin reveals the pale pink meat filling inside, like a fairy draped in a veil—beautiful and fragrant at the same time.
Chen Qi took a deep breath, and the hot steam couldn't stop rushing into his nostrils.
The fragrance died.
He picked one up with his chopsticks. The soft, tender dumpling skin was thin yet chewy. He blew on it a few times before putting it in his mouth with great anticipation.
My roommates also rushed to pick up dumplings and stuff them into their mouths.
The dumpling wrappers were slightly elastic and chewy. The meat filling inside was richer and sweeter than the sauce in xiaolongbao, rather than having a strong savory flavor.
He took a small bite, and as the juices burst out, he also tasted a sweet ear of corn.
Perhaps because of the addition of corn, the steamed dumplings with pure meat filling didn't taste greasy at all.
The occasional bite into a corn kernel is more like the surprise of opening a blind box.
The crisp, refreshing corn melts on your tongue, carrying a subtle sweetness. You can eat them one after another, so delicious that you wish you could swallow your tongue.
After finishing the steamed dumplings, Chen Qi stood up and paced back and forth a few times.
Feeling that his stomach had almost digested, he immediately sat down and reached for the steamed bun.
There are three large steamed buns on the plate, and the food garnishing them makes them easy to distinguish.
He first grabbed a spicy and sour bamboo shoot bun, his eyes filled with curiosity.
He has never tried any dishes made with bamboo shoots.
Holding the still-warm bun in my hand, my fingers easily sank in, leaving several dimples.
The steamed buns were incredibly fluffy and soft, like a child's squishy toy.
Chen Qi almost took a bite in haste. Hot steam rose from the broken opening of the bun, making his tongue twitch.
He quickly inhaled, and the next second, a sour and spicy sensation spread rapidly across his tongue.
The tip of my tongue, which was already scalded and shrinking, was quickly burned again, and at the same time, a sour taste gradually spread to my taste buds.
The bamboo shoots are chopped extremely finely, and these tiny pieces are wrapped in the dough, creating a tangy, spicy, and appetizing flavor.
The minced meat interspersed throughout not only enriches the texture but also adds a touch of savory flavor.
A bite of the crisp bamboo shoots releases a burst of tangy juice that lingers on the tongue, creating a delightful sensation.
"This is so delicious!"
"I've never eaten such delicious steamed buns before!"
"This pickled cabbage and minced pork is so appetizing!"
"Spicy tofu is the absolute best!"
Not to be outdone, Lucius offered his half-eaten spicy tofu bun to the others.
The snow-white dough, soaked in chili oil, glistened with bright red chili oil, permeating the soft bun skin. A half-eaten bun revealed its entire interior.
The small cubes of tofu, cut into tiny pieces, were soaked in bright red chili oil, exuding a fragrant and spicy aroma that captivated the people in front of them.
The roommate opposite was equally unwilling to admit defeat. With difficulty, he looked away from the tofu bun and handed over the sauerkraut and minced meat bun in his hand.
The pickled mustard greens are dark green overall, but they are glossy due to the addition of oil, and the bits of minced meat mixed in bring a touch of savory aroma.
The pickled mustard greens have a salty and savory flavor. Because the timing and ingredients are perfectly controlled, they don't become bitter or astringent. On the contrary, the addition of diced meat makes them extremely appetizing.
The tongue was so captivated that it didn't want to leave, and saliva kept flowing from the mouth.
Chen Qi looked around and saw his roommates arguing heatedly, so he couldn't help but speak up.
"They're all delicious, so what's the point of arguing?"
I like them all!
He spoke as if it were the most natural thing in the world, without the slightest bias.
The roommates, still arguing, looked at the steamed buns in each other's hands.
Glug—
It looks really delicious.
They met each other's eyes, then suddenly turned their heads away. As long as it tastes good, why bother arguing about being first or second?
Hmm—
So delicious!
As we ate along the way, the sky outside gradually brightened.
Avril and her two companions, along with Delilah and her companion, were still the first to enter the restaurant.
However, this time, all five of them were somewhat surprised.
"You've arrived very early."
Chen Qi and the others turned around and saw a group of people stepping in through the door.
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