Chapter 82: Improvement and Repaying Gratitude
The roasted rabbit meat of Andre and Jericho was also perfect. The protein in the rabbit meat reacted with the soy sauce and maltose brushed on the skin under the high temperature of the campfire, forming a sweet and crispy crust.
Jiang You had noticed before that the knight and his squire, both accustomed to outdoor life, were both skilled at grilling, with a perfect grasp of the heat. Their only flaw was the seasoning. He only needed to brush on the delicious sauce for them, and the rest of the grilling could be safely entrusted to the master and servant.
This campsite was clearly another important lodging spot on the outskirts of the capital. While it might seem a bit shabby at first glance, it was actually no different from a barbecue farmhouse in the suburbs. Jiang You couldn't help but grin as he recalled the days of wearing flip-flops and going to the farmhouse in the mountains with his older brother and cousin to catch delicious chickens and drink chicken soup.
While the conditions in other worlds are limited, with a lack of seasoning here and a lack of side dishes there, it's enough to live happily, and there's no need to pursue perfection in everything. When traveling, the experience is as important as the outcome.
While cooking, she had the housekeeper take Heidi for a walk by the lake to increase her calorie consumption. Anorexia is mostly a psychological issue, and after exercise, people instinctively crave food. This is why meals taste better after exercise.
She could see that Heidi was a woman with a strong heart. After correcting her stubborn aesthetic taste, this noble lady would be able to work towards the right direction.
"Well, we can ask her out to practice Ba Duan Jin together tomorrow morning." Jiang You took a deep breath of the fresh air by the lake. "Living here seems to be very suitable for morning exercise!"
The clear lake, the lush green forest, and the small, chestnut-colored stilt house—every breath was filled with abundant oxygen and magical elements. Jiangyou stretched lazily, lifted the lid of the pot, and looked at the dish: "Perfect!"
The servants had already set up the folding wooden table, and roasted lamb buns, braised rabbit pot, roasted rabbit and pheasant stewed with mushrooms were served in turn. The magicians bought fresh vegetables and two lake fish, and added a pot of milky white and thick fish soup and a large plate of blanched fresh vegetables.
"Dinner is ready!" Jiangyou called out.
A group of people appeared and sat down at the table. The servants quickly handed over the dishes and cutlery. At Jiangyou's signal, the housekeeper ladled a bowl of fish soup for Heidi, tore off a roasted rabbit leg, and served a portion of blanched vegetables and pheasant stewed with mushrooms.
This is a very nutritious sick meal.
Heidi's daily diet is mostly carbohydrates, so she needs to add more protein and vegetable fiber. The roasted lamb buns are a bit too greasy for her, but the protein-rich rabbit meat, the chicken and mushrooms with the top layer of oil skimmed off the soup are all nutritious and not easy to burden the stomach. The taste is enough to impress any picky eater.
Heidi sat at the table and took a deep breath.
Ever since meeting the lich yesterday, she had begun to look forward to mealtimes. Eating, which had once felt like torture, suddenly became a pleasure. Heidi felt she hadn't felt such ease and joy in ages. It was as if she had been pulled from the gloomy world of death and once again stepped into the realm of the living.
Only when she once again stood in the world of the living did Heidi realize how close she was to death. She had nearly lost her desire to live, her taste for food, and even her sense of taste... She was like a flower that should have bloomed, but inexplicably withered in the sunshine, rain, and fertile soil.
The rich, creamy fish broth was like a key, unlocking her appetite. It moistened her throat and stomach. She sighed in relief, but her stomach continued to growl with hunger.
She clumsily imitated Takuyu's movements, using two thin bamboo sticks to scrape the chicken and mushrooms with difficulty. This new set of utensils was a bit troublesome to use, but she didn't dislike it. The new challenge aroused her competitive spirit, making eating more fun, and delicious food was the best reward.
Finally getting to eat the chicken, Heidi couldn't help but let out a satisfied moan. The chicken was fried to perfection, the slightly browned skin the soul of the delicious dish, and the crispy edges of the skin and meat bursting with oily fragrance as she chewed.
The pheasants, free to roam in the forest for so long, have a firm, succulent texture. Once the excess moisture is dried out, the meat loses its bloody flavor. Then, stewed with mushrooms, the dehydrated chicken greedily absorbs the rich, flavorful mushroom broth, becoming juicy again.
The chicken is not soft but chewy. The more you chew it, the more delicious it becomes, and the more addictive it becomes.
After eating the rich-flavored chicken and mushrooms, take a bite of the blanched seasonal vegetables, which are seasoned only with soy sauce and are green and full of vitality. The light vegetables take away the rich taste in your mouth, leaving only a fresh and sweet fragrance.
These seasonal vegetables are grown and sown by the campground's managers in the lakeside fields. They are harvested on-site upon payment, their plump leaves still dripping with dew. From field to table, they take only ten minutes, ensuring they are incredibly fresh. The blanching technique brings out the natural flavors of the seasonal vegetables.
Heidi seemed to be able to smell the fragrance of the grass and trees by the lake and the clear, sweet water vapor. This is the smell of nature, the smell of life!
She exhaled slowly, grabbed the roasted rabbit leg without caring about her image, and took a big bite.
The crispy shell immediately collapsed when it touched her teeth, revealing the juicy and tender rabbit meat underneath. The malt sugar aroma that was even sweeter and richer after being roasted by the fire melted and spread on the tip of her tongue. She could even taste a mysterious and tempting taste of the essence of life. Heidi didn't know what it was, but she knew that she liked this taste very much.
After eating a rabbit leg, she even sucked her greasy fingers with a satisfied look. The housekeeper saw her behavior and immediately rushed over with a wet towel to wipe her hands, but both of them couldn't hide their smiles.
Heidi was eating actively. Her mouth, tongue and stomach, which had long betrayed her rationality, were like a wanderer away from home, following her instinct to return to the right path.
She is recovering little by little, regaining her vitality little by little, and all this is the gift of the great lich Master You! This lich saved the heir of the Van Lothar family, and a restaurant may not be enough to repay this favor!
Heidi began to mentally review her family's businesses and available funds in the royal capital. Master You seemed to be very interested in the catering industry and ingredients. Perhaps she could cater to his interests in this regard?
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
