Chapter 64 Spicy Duck Neck
The final step is "pouring the sauce." She spreads dried chili pepper segments, Sichuan peppercorns, minced garlic, and chopped scallions on the fried duck necks, then pours a spoonful of boiling hot oil over them. With a sizzle, the aroma of the chili peppers is instantly released, filling the entire kitchen with a mouthwatering, spicy fragrance.
Su Yingxue quickly sprinkled on some roasted sesame seeds and chopped cilantro, and a pot of spicy and fragrant duck necks was ready.
On the other side, the tomato meat sauce had already been put into a thermos, and she had cooked plate after plate of handmade pasta—the pasta was specially imported from Italy, and she added a spoonful of salt and a drop of olive oil while cooking it to ensure that it was chewy and did not stick together.
When plating, she drained the cooked pasta, poured two large spoonfuls of thick tomato meat sauce over it, and sprinkled some Parmesan cheese and basil leaves on top. The red, yellow and green colors were interspersed, and the aroma was irresistible.
Chef Wei was frying chicken nearby. After smelling the aroma, he couldn't help but praise, "Your duck necks smell so good, and the pasta is even better than last time."
"Sister Su, Room 3 needs spicy duck neck, and Room 5 needs spaghetti!" Luo Xiaofang, a waitress in the front hall, ran over to deliver the message.
Su Yingxue deftly packed the spicy duck necks into a perforated bamboo basket (to prevent the soup from soaking the tray), then covered the pasta with an insulated cover, and personally carried it to the private room.
As soon as I pushed open the door to VIP room number 3, I heard Fatty Miao yelling at the top of his lungs, "Why hasn't the duck neck arrived yet? I've been drooling for ages!"
"Here it is!" She smiled and placed the bamboo basket on the table. The moment she lifted the lid, bright red chili oil coated the glistening duck necks, garnished with scallions and sesame seeds, and the aroma immediately filled everyone's nostrils.
Wang Wei's daughter, Wang Niu Niu, was the first to come over, sniffing the air. "Wow! It smells so good!" She reached out to grab some, but Wang Wei gently patted her hand. "Little glutton, let Daddy have a taste first."
Fatty Miao picked up a duck neck, blew on it to cool it down, and took a bite. First, a slight numbing spiciness exploded on his tongue, followed by the chewy skin and tender meat inside. The savory sauce mixed with the spiciness of the chili made his eyes widen instantly: "My goodness! This tastes... even better than that old shop at the alleyway last time!"
He gnawed off a large piece, skin and all, then gulped down a mouthful of cola to cool off the spiciness, muttering indistinctly, "This duck neck must be magical! How come it's so intoxicating!"
In another private room
Your snack has arrived.
Cui Lan was singing when she heard this and turned around to look. She saw that Xiao Die had already eaten two duck necks and had chili oil on her lips, looking just like a child who had stolen candy.
Her friend Fenfen was twirling a mouthful of spaghetti with her fork. The moment the meat sauce coated the noodles and entered her mouth, her eyes lit up: "Wow! This spaghetti... how can the sauce be so rich? The sweet and sour tomato and the savory minced meat are perfectly blended, and the noodles are so chewy!" She took another big bite, her cheeks puffed out like a hamster's. "This is definitely not the kind of sauce you buy at the supermarket!"
Xiaodie took a bite of the duck neck, her eyes watering from the spiciness, but she couldn't stop eating: "Hiss—it's so spicy and satisfying! But the more I eat, the more I want... The chef's skills have improved!"
Suddenly remembering something, she turned to Cui Lan and called out, "Didn't you say the bolognese at the Italian restaurant last time was just so-so? Try this!"
Cui Lan was being urged by her girlfriends to try the pasta. She scooped a spoonful of sauce into the noodles, mixed it in, and the moment she put it in her mouth, she paused, then her eyes curved into crescents: "This taste...it's amazing! The tomato's sweet and sour flavor is just right, the meat sauce isn't greasy at all, and the noodles are so chewy they seem to be dancing!"
She turned to look towards the kitchen and raised her voice, "Chef! If you put this new dish on the menu, we'll come every day!"
Fatty Miao had already devoured half a plate of duck necks, and, holding up his chopsticks, he shouted, "Boss! These duck necks and fried chicken are our specialties! From now on, if we book the whole place, we'll order these two!"
He sniffed, then stared at the remaining duck necks, swallowing hard. "Chef, ten more duck necks, please! And two more servings of fried chicken!"
Soon, the front of the room echoed with orders: "Five more spicy duck necks for room 3!" "Three more servings of pasta for room 5!" "We'll take two boxes of duck necks to go!" Su Yingxue stood at the kitchen door, listening to the customers' praise, a smile unconsciously creeping onto her lips. She touched the new recipe in her apron pocket—the system's recipe was indeed correct; as long as you put your heart into it, ordinary ingredients can be transformed into amazing delicacies.
The group, who had been having a great time, suddenly lost their appetite and all sat around the table eating. They were having a get-together with some close friends. Everyone except Cui Lan had already eaten lunch, but these snacks were just too delicious.
Xiaodie clutched her stomach and said, "It's so delicious! If you hadn't told me sooner, I wouldn't have eaten lunch."
Fenfen looked at the crispy fried chicken still in her bowl and felt extremely regretful. It was so delicious; she couldn't possibly finish it all.
Seeing the regretful looks in their eyes, Cui Lan covered her mouth and chuckled secretly.
They especially love fried chicken and spicy duck necks. They have absolutely no resistance to these fragrant and spicy foods. Now they're all full.
Seeing that the group still seemed to want more, Cui Lan ordered a few more servings.
The two best friends looked on with longing. Cui Lan smiled and said, "Let's take it to go."
Fenfen looked at Cui Lan and couldn't help but praise her: "You really know how to find good food. You even managed to discover delicious food at the KTV. Amazing!"
"I'll bring my little brother here next time. This tastes even better than in restaurants, and it's not expensive at all." Xiaodie looked very happy.
Cui Lan received the approval of her two best friends. She couldn't stop smiling.
They usually love to compare their outfits and bag purchases with me. I always lose. But this time, taking them out for a delicious meal was a win for me.
Meanwhile, inside the adjacent private room...
Wang Wei was happily munching on a spicy duck neck. His little glutton, Wang Niu Niu, watched her father eat and came over to join in.
"What's this delicious? Dad, I want some too."
Wang Wei shook his head. "Go eat fried chicken. It's too spicy for kids."
Wang Niu Niu, however, was a little rebellious. She secretly squatted under the coffee table, trying to grab a duck neck to eat. Once she got it, she ran away.
Wang Wei was looking at the screen. Before he could stop her, Wang Niu Niu started yelling in a hoarse voice, "Daddy, I'm so hot! I'm so hot!"
Fatty Miao looked closer and saw that Wang Niuniu had casually grabbed a large bunch of red chili peppers. The KTV was dimly lit, and they hadn't seen clearly. They only saw Wang Niuniu take a big bite of the chili peppers.
The two grown men hurriedly and frantically handed her water, worried that she might get burned by the spiciness.
To everyone's surprise, Wang Niu Niu still had some braising liquid in her hand. She took a sip and said, "Daddy, I want more. This duck neck."
"Pfft...you little rascal. Never mind, never mind, Uncle will go ask if they have any braised duck necks, and I'll get you a Coke too." Fatty Miao couldn't help but burst into laughter as he watched Wang Niu Niu squatting under the coffee table, secretly eating chili peppers, panting from the spiciness but still staring longingly at the duck necks.
He stood up and walked towards the front desk, taking out his phone to order as he went, muttering, "I need to order something not too spicy, and give my little glutton an ice-cold Coke too."
Wang Niu Niu looked at Wang Wei and Miao Pangzi with a smile, her eyes sparkling as if they held countless little stars. She wiggled her little feet and urged, "Uncle, hurry up! I want to eat so much more."
Its quirky and mischievous appearance is like that of a naughty little elf.
They both laughed. "Okay, okay, have some more. You little glutton."
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