Chapter 131 Food Reviewer
The diner's name is Olivan van Stran, a professor of magic at the Royal Academy of Magic. He doesn't have many hobbies except for magic research and eating.
Of course, in the food desert of Huntington, his love for food had long been unsatisfied, so he had no choice but to work hard on magic research. As a result, he obtained the scholar certification and lifelong appointment of the Royal Academy of Magic at a young age.
In addition to being a professor of magic, Olivan is also the special food critic of the Royal Academy of Magic. He considers himself to be "knowledgeable" when it comes to food, but the strange thing is that he has neither seen nor heard of most of the food sold in this snack bar, and of course he has never tasted it.
The only things he could recognize were fried chicken, potato chips, and mashed potatoes. From a creative standpoint, these snacks weren't particularly novel; Olivan had tried fried chicken, potato chips, and mashed potatoes elsewhere before. But judging by the taste and texture, the food at this snack bar was truly top-notch.
The fried chicken is crispy, flavorful and juicy, and is truly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside; the potato chips are cut very thinly. If you hold them up to the light, you can even see your fingers behind the chips. They are crispy and not greasy, and make a crunchy sound when eaten. When dipped in ketchup, you can eat one piece after another without making any noise, which is very addictive.
The mashed potatoes are incredibly soft and smooth, and after adding butter, black pepper, and salt, they have a rich, milky flavor with a hint of appetizing tang. Even better is the brown gravy poured over them. After mixing well, the mashed potatoes are fragrant and smooth, with a strong meaty flavor.
Olivan suddenly had a sudden inspiration and used the gravy-covered mashed potatoes as a dipping sauce for his potato chips and fried chicken. The next second, his eyes lit up and he moaned, "Delicious! This is truly delicious! Crispy potato chips and fried chicken coated in the smooth gravy-covered mashed potatoes—a perfect triple combination of flavors! The gravy is truly an all-purpose dipping sauce; the perfect salty and savory flavor is truly irresistible!"
These three common dishes were so delicious that he couldn't help but look forward to the food he had never eaten.
The pork offal congee is the most special dish. The white rice soup gurgles in the clay pot, and the pink-brown pork offal is sprinkled with green chopped green onions, which is visually appealing enough to attract diners' attention.
"Is this... rice and pig offal?" Olivan stirred the pork porridge with a spoon, trying to identify the ingredients.
Olivan had eaten rice before, but he had only eaten pineapple fried rice and rice pudding made by Nanyang merchants. In his impression, the seeds of this plant themselves had no taste and were more suitable for making sweet foods... Would it really taste good if cooked with pig offal?
He scooped a small bowl of porridge with doubt, and carefully blew it to cool down to a edible temperature. Then he scooped up a piece of what looked like pig lung and put it in his mouth. He chewed it briefly and his eyes widened instantly: "This, this is...!"
The texture of pig lungs is quite unique, like a soft sponge. Every bite releases a delicious liquid absorbed by the lungs. Inside the lungs, there are also crunchy parts that resemble soft, thin bones, giving a very satisfying crunch.
"Is this crunchy part the trachea?" Olivan thought with a scientific awareness as he stuffed a second spoonful into his mouth. This time he tasted soft liver, with a slight bitterness, but not unpalatable. It was more like chewy and soft peanut butter... Well, what a wonderful experience!
The pig's innards were cleaned very thoroughly, leaving no fishy or offal smells. Instead, they were imbued with the aroma of broth, rice porridge, and wolfberry leaves. The perfect combination of saltiness and the thick rice was a delicious and thirst-quenching experience.
The lean meat is also very tender and slides down the throat in a short sizzling motion, making people feel regretful that they didn’t enjoy it enough after eating it... And Olivan’s favorite is the pig intestines, which are a bit chewy and particularly strong. Every bite is filled with the delicious gravy wrapped in the aroma of fat, which makes people eat more and more!
——Love it! Love it! He has completely become a captive of pig offal porridge!
After finishing a bowl of porridge, Olivan breathed out a sigh of relief and couldn't help but serve himself another bowl. While waiting for the porridge to cool, he once again reached for the small basket of fried food, this time he tried fried spare ribs and fried pork tenderloin.
"Huh? This tastes a bit different from fried chicken."
To his surprise, the fried ribs were slightly sweet, and the sweet, crispy batter was surprisingly thin, allowing the meat to easily penetrate. His favorite part was the crispy, rounded batter around the edges, the essence of the batter condensed in the high heat of the oil. His second favorite part was the inner part of the ribs, the easily peelable membrane clinging to the bone... Mm, delicious!
The fried pork tenderloin tastes different again. This time the tender pork tenderloin is sprinkled with red chili powder, which tastes very exciting and tasty!
But even though it was spicy, the spiciness still made even the newbie Olivan feel incredibly spicy. He quickly picked up the milk tea on the table and took a swig, instantly revealing an expression of bliss, as if his soul had been elevated.
Sweet, iced milk tea with a rich aroma of roses and tea...the greatest invention in the world!
After the burning sensation in his mouth subsided, Olivan licked his lips again and began to eat the fried pork ribs and fried pork tenderloin. Mmm, he loves to eat and he loves to eat. That's him!
The fried basket also comes with fried vegetables, and they say the selection changes daily. Today's selection includes fried mushrooms, fried onions, fried zucchini, and fried corn. The mushrooms are juicy, the onions are spicy, the zucchini has a unique texture, and the corn is incredibly sweet. These vegetables, coated in batter, don't get too dry when fried, and their flavor is distinct from the usual steamed or boiled vegetables. It's incredibly fresh, and every bite is a delight!
He drank another bowl of porridge to clear his mouth, then looked at the wolf-tooth sweet potato. To be honest, the name of the dish puzzled him, but the wavy strips of sweet potato, coated in a fried crispy crust, sprinkled with green and red chilies, and drizzled with an amber sauce, looked quite attractive.
He picked up a bamboo skewer, inserted a wolf-tooth potato into his mouth, and was instantly captivated by the crispy exterior and tender interior. The crispy, potato-like shell contained a soft filling, smothered in a wonderfully sweet, salty, and slightly spicy sauce. Both the texture and the flavor were his favorite. His taste buds felt like they were being thoroughly massaged, sending signals of immense pleasure to his brain.
At the end of the meal, there is a plate of emerald green blanched vegetables and golden, fragrant and sweet egg waffles.
The crisp, light vegetables, with the wonderfully rich flavor of the sauce, wash away any greasy residue left in your mouth. After this cleansing experience, breaking off a piece of the fragrant, sweet, round egg waffle and popping it into your mouth, savoring its cake-like yet subtly different flavor, is a truly divine experience.
Olivan felt his inspiration pouring in like a torrent of water. He wanted to pick up his pen and write a food report about this restaurant right now! He wanted to let the entire magic academy know how delicious this restaurant was!
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