Ye Feng tossed the cleaned mandarin fish directly to the kitchen disciples, who then proceeded to prepare it. The disciples diligently focused their sword energy at their fingertips, making even, long, thin cuts on the fish. The fish flesh split open, revealing that the meat inside was indeed pinkish-white, showing no signs of spoilage.
The fish slid into the hot pan with cold oil, creating a sizzling sound. The heated fish became even more pungent, almost indistinguishable from deep-fried stinky tofu.
Once one side of the mandarin fish was fried to a golden brown, Ye Feng used his spiritual power to toss all the pans once. The fish in the pans obediently did a 900-degree spin, and the side that wasn't fried stuck to the pan.
After frying both sides until golden brown, he used his spiritual power to lift all the mandarin fish into the air to the same height, under the admiring gazes of his disciples.
"Junior Uncle's skill in controlling objects is something we can learn for a lifetime."
"That's right, Junior Uncle's skill in controlling objects is absolutely top-notch in our Shu Mountain Sword Sect."
"I don't need a lot. If I had half of Junior Uncle's level, I would be able to dominate among the disciples of our generation."
"Hehe, when Junior Uncle has something to do, raise your hand more often. Junior Uncle said that this skill of controlling objects is all about practice. The more you practice, the faster you can master it."
While the disciples were whispering among themselves, Ye Feng was also busy.
The chopped three-piece set for removing fishy smell and adding aroma, along with two Erjingtiao red chilies, were thrown directly into the pot. The sudden burst of aroma finally dissipated some of the stench of the stinky mandarin fish.
After briefly stir-frying the three pieces, Ye Feng added a spoonful of red chili bean paste. This way, the red oil from the stir-fry would greatly enhance the color of the mandarin fish.
At this point, the method is no different from that of making stinky mandarin fish in Huizhou. As for the "secret recipe" in Ye Feng's name, it lies in what he puts into the pot next.
Ye Feng's Secret Recipe - Premium Stinky Tofu!
The principle that two negatives make a positive is a theorem known to everyone on Earth, but what you get from something stinky will definitely not be something fragrant. After Ye Feng put the secret-recipe stinky tofu into the pot, the small kitchen became comparable to a Nazi gas chamber. Even Ye Feng was so overwhelmed by the "refreshing" stench that he almost gagged.
After breaking up the secret-recipe stinky tofu in the pot, Ye Feng added a bowl of boiling water, then seasoned it with light and dark soy sauce. Once the sauce in the pot started to bubble, Ye Feng gently flicked his finger, and the mandarin fish floating in the air fell into the pot.
While cooking Ye Feng, he used an iron spoon to pour the sauce over the fish from time to time. When he estimated that the fish was almost done, he put all the fish into a plate.
Then, add some cornstarch to the broth in the pot to make a thickening sauce, and then pour it evenly over the fish.
[Perfect-grade Secret Recipe Stinky Mandarin Fish, Rating 6.5 stars. Wild mandarin fish from Tianquan Pond, with tender and delicious flesh, few bones, and abundant meat, rich in nutrients. It can nourish the five internal organs, benefit the spleen and stomach, replenish qi, and treat weakness. It is a rare and excellent fish. The mandarin fish has a special flavor after being marinated. When paired with the host's secret recipe stinky tofu, it is truly incredibly fragrant... Ugh.]
[Effects: After consumption, increases damage to demons by 45% for three hours; heals 35% of hidden injuries; increases Qi defense by 25%; increases top speed by 25%; can remove 15 strands of a certain mysterious power]
Ye Feng looked at the word "vomit" with a wry smile. He had already imagined a girl trying to sell black garlic and then breaking down in her rage. It was quite similar to the scene in the story.
The attributes are fairly average, but the one that increases damage against the Calamity Demon is something I've never seen before. However, for the current disciples of the Shu Mountain Sword Sect, the Calamity Demon is just a pure experience source, so whether or not it has this attribute doesn't matter. But other cultivators have probably made a profit today. If someone who is close to breaking through consumes this, their chances of passing the Calamity Demon will likely increase significantly.
Ye Feng stretched out his palm and squeezed, instantly absorbing the stench in the air into a small energy ball. Seeing this, the kitchen helpers finally took off their gas masks.
Ye Feng made a series of cuts on the energy ball, then flicked his finger, and a small ball floated in front of each of the kitchen helpers. Ye Feng said with a smile, "As a chef, what's the point of wearing a gas mask all day while cooking? You all keep these little stinky balls. You must absorb them within three days after you get back. Those who don't absorb them will be disqualified from directly becoming kitchen helpers and will have to enter through a competition."
"ah?!"
Upon hearing Ye Feng's announced punishment, all the disciples gaped in astonishment. The punishment was simply too severe.
For them, being a kitchen helper disciple was not just an honor, but a direct path to the heavens. After all, they were spending every day with the First Supreme Junior Uncle, and what they learned was the best.
Although Junior Uncle had not kept any secrets from any of the disciples of the Shu Mountain Sword Sect, he still couldn't resist the advantage of being close to the source.
All the kitchen helpers silently put away the small balls, and not one of them complained.
Ye Feng nodded in satisfaction and said, "Now you can try this dish. Let me show you how the stench you just complained about will change after being cooked by the chef."
Qi Ye and Jue Ming couldn't wait to start eating after Ye Feng finished speaking. Compared to the others, they had been with Ye Feng the longest.
Qi Ye picked up a piece of fish, his heart filled with mixed feelings.
Back then, my curiosity was so strong that I tried fried green onions; even now, thinking about it brings tears to my eyes.
Junior Uncle's dish this time was certainly not laced with anything, but he still felt somewhat uneasy. However, he quickly composed himself; with his Immaculate Sword Heart, mere worries couldn't affect his appetite at all.
Moreover, with a Cantonese-style sour plum duck dish just ahead that would turn anyone into a glutton, he was even less likely to be swayed by those memories.
Qi Ye picked up the fish and placed it in front of his eyes. The snow-white fish was coated with sauce, and a peculiar smell that was both pungent and fragrant kept assaulting his taste buds.
You might say it smells bad, but if you smell it closely, it actually smells quite good. If you say it smells good, the combination of stinky tofu and fermentation gives you plenty of reason to doubt it.
The moment it was popped into my mouth, the rich sauce was incredibly delicious. The fish was tender and bouncy, yet surprisingly firm. It was that slight firmness that made the texture of the fish in front of me truly amazing.
"Wow, the texture of this fish is absolutely amazing, it's so tender yet chewy."
"Wow, I thought my mouth would smell bad after eating this fish, but I never expected it to be not only not smelly, but also incredibly delicious."
"Wow, I feel that the profession of God of Cookery is simply amazing, it can be described as having the power to turn the tide."
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