Zheng Wenrun noticed Ling Miao's gaze and, seeing that she was staring at him, assumed she was feeling guilty and couldn't help but show a hint of smugness.
But seeing that Ling Miao quickly looked away, he didn't say anything, assuming that she was feeling guilty.
He patiently processed the ingredients, and as time passed, a rich aroma soon filled the kitchen.
Zheng Wenrun seemed not to hear anything until the crispy roasted pigeon in the pot was about to be taken out of the pot, at which point he looked up and noticed the strong aroma coming from the kitchen.
He looked up at Ling Miao.
The other person's food looks like it's almost ready to be served.
He could even smell a strong lemongrass scent. Zheng Wenrun paused, a sense of curiosity rising within him.
What are you doing?
The two had already announced the names of the dishes they were going to make when they started competing.
But he didn't pay any attention to what Ling Miao was saying, and he had no idea what she was doing at that moment.
"Lemongrass-baked pigeon".
No wonder, he said he smelled lemongrass.
However, can lemongrass be added to ingredients?
A few doubts arose in Zheng Wenrun's heart. He pursed his lips, wanting to ask, but then realized the current situation between the two of them.
Feeling embarrassed, I suppressed the doubts that were rising in my heart.
The viewers in the live stream watched Ling Miao's skillful movements the whole way, and didn't care when they saw the streamer talking to someone.
Watching the live stream intently, their eager eyes seemed about to materialize and pierce through the screen to reach the pot of food cooking on the other side.
Pang Wensheng, who was watching the live broadcast, was somewhat puzzled.
The voice sounded somewhat familiar, but he couldn't quite place it, so he reluctantly suppressed his doubts.
Time was up quickly.
Zheng Wenrun was the first to lift the lid, and a strong aroma instantly filled the entire kitchen.
He looked at Ling Miao and saw that she was calm. He then slowly lifted the lid in front of him.
Before the viewers in the live stream could react, they were overwhelmed by the strong aroma and some barely managed to regain their senses.
[Why does it look like there are two people cooking in the live stream?]
[I also think that the aroma we smelled earlier was so strong because the host hadn't even opened the lid.]
[Yes, after the host opened the lid, I also smelled a faint, pleasant fragrance.]
The viewers in the live stream started to get curious.
But since Ling Miao didn't say anything, they could only guess out of curiosity.
Now it's time to try it out.
Zheng Wenrun craned his neck to look into the other person's pot.
The pigeon meat is glossy and slightly charred, with a faint darker hue at the edges.
The dish has a crispy skin and tender meat, with a golden-yellow hue that makes your mouth water without you even realizing it.
Zheng Wenrun subconsciously made a 'slurping' sound, and when he realized what he had done, his face instantly turned bright red.
He snorted coldly and reluctantly looked away.
It seems that this way they can regain the face they've lost.
Putting everything else aside, the other party did a pretty good job of putting on a show.
Zheng Wenrun thought to himself calmly.
He handed out his crispy roasted pigeon first, and Ling Miao didn't stand on ceremony, picking up a piece with her chopsticks.
When the streamer reached out with his chopsticks to take food from another bowl, viewers in the live stream realized that there were actually two people cooking in the live stream.
But they didn't have time to think about it in detail.
The flavor of crispy roasted pigeon spreads throughout the entire palate.
Because it's baked, the crispy outer layer hits the tongue with a satisfying crunch, yet the first taste sensation on the palate is sweet.
Ling Miao felt a sense of wonder. He looked at Zheng Wenrun and asked, "Did you brush on a layer of honey?"
The other person slightly raised their chin and nodded.
The crispy pigeon skin is sweet, and when you bite into it, the tender meat inside has a unique salty and savory flavor.
Despite being roasted over a low flame, the tender meat inside bursts with juice as it is cut open, savory and fragrant. The tender pigeon meat contrasts sharply with the crispy skin, yet they complement each other perfectly.
Melts on the tongue, the extreme crispness and tenderness collide with a unique flavor that makes you linger.
Ling Miao raised an eyebrow and narrowed her eyes. "Very good."
Upon hearing this comment, the viewers in the live stream were all quite agitated.
[This is considered good? ???]
[It's so delicious, tears are streaming down my face, sob sob sob]
[Don't be too demanding, streamer! It's obviously super delicious!]
[I can't say anything else, streamer, just take a big bite out of me!]
[I wonder who did this. Has the streamer got a new person??]
【Hehe, we're in for a treat! I'm going to have a good taste!】
Is this the new chef?! His cooking is amazing!!
Zheng Wenrun was smug, but when he saw people in the live stream guessing his identity, he couldn't help but grimac.
"and you?"
Zheng Wenrun made a gesture, and Ling Miao, without saying a word, pushed her dishes forward.
"It's time to try mine."
Zheng Wenrun raised an eyebrow, the curve of his brow revealing a hint of pride. "You're still not giving up?"
"Then I'll try it."
He slowly picked up his chopsticks and took a piece of pigeon meat.
The golden-yellow pigeon meat has a light sheen, as if it has been brushed with honey, and looks really appealing.
He slowly put it in his mouth, the smile in his eyes not yet fully blooming before it shattered into shock.
Before it even fully touches the tip of the tongue, the sensitive taste cells detect a light, sweet fragrance with a subtle, cool, herbal scent that makes one feel completely comfortable.
Zheng Wenrun unconsciously sat up straight, his expression becoming more serious, and a hint of curiosity appeared in his eyes.
He never knew that lemongrass could be used as an ingredient in dishes.
This method not only preserves the original flavor of the ingredients, but also adds a touch of richness with just the right amount of lemongrass.
Zheng Wenrun never knew that adding lemongrass to ingredients could create such a unique flavor.
The pigeon meat, fried to a golden brown, has a slightly charred texture, but it tastes completely different from the crispy roasted pigeon I made myself.
Homemade crispy pigeons are roasted over low heat, resulting in a crispier skin. However, Ling Miao's lemongrass-baked pigeon has a skin that is pan-fried over low heat.
The color of the pigeon is a lighter golden hue compared to roasted pigeon. Not to mention, the tender pigeon meat is slightly moist, delicate and fragrant, with a subtle lemongrass aroma.
The taste on the tongue is another grand feast.
Zheng Wenrun couldn't help but squint his eyes and chew carefully.
The tender, smooth pigeon meat is pan-fried over low heat until the skin is slightly charred and the inside is juicy. One bite releases a burst of flavorful juices, carrying a subtle lemongrass aroma.
The salty and savory flavor is just right; any more would be too strong, and any less would be too bland.
The lemongrass flavor has completely permeated the bottom of the pigeon meat, making every bite fragrant but not greasy.
Zheng Wenrun was completely absorbed in the meal, and without realizing it, he swallowed the entire pigeon meat in his mouth.
When she realized what had happened, an embarrassed look appeared on her face.
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