Chapter 23 Steak Noodles
In the memories of Yu Shan's three lifetimes, during the twenty-five years on Blue Star, she accumulated countless recipes.
Many people who are good at cooking and have a strong desire to show off will record their cooking process and post it on public platforms so that everyone can watch it at any time.
Even after she awakened the memories of the saintess, and her actions and behavior were still based on the saintess's principles, those memories remained.
Now that she had received help from the Jin brothers and found a place to stay, she felt she should give back with some delicious food, since Ah Chen and Jin Liu's acquaintance began with a plate of dumplings.
She had witnessed the Jin brothers' love for food.
There were still a lot of ingredients left from what they had bought in Leiyin City, so Yu Shan directed Bo Yiyan and Hua Jingyishu to cook.
There were quite a few people, and cooking each dish one by one was a bit difficult for the two new students.
Yu Shan decided to choose a simple and delicious dish—steak braised noodles.
The steak was made from the meat of a second-tier demon beast, the Azure Bull. This beast's meat was tender and smooth, neither greasy nor dry, making it the most delicious beef she had ever eaten.
The side dish uses second-grade golden beans, which taste somewhat like Blue Star's green beans, but are sweeter and have a more delicate texture.
The flour used is first-level spirit wheat flour, which is pure in texture, white, and chewy.
Feather Fan watched the two of them slowly pointing out the world: "First, put the spirit wheat flour in a basin, add a small amount of salt, and crack in two second-tier golden eggs."
Add water slowly while stirring until the barley flour becomes flocculent.
Knead the flocculent wheat flour into a smooth dough, cover with a damp cloth and let it rise until ready to use.
Then chop the steak into small pieces and soak them in water to remove any fishy smell.
Trim the ends off the golden beans and remove the fibrous membranes.
Heat oil in a wok, add white sugar, and stir-fry over low heat until the sugar melts and turns golden brown. Add the steak and stir-fry over high heat.
Stir-fry the beef ribs with liver water, add white wine, Sichuan peppercorns, and star anise to fry until fragrant, then add scallions, ginger, garlic, and dried red chilies and stir-fry until fragrant.
Add soy sauce and stir-fry until the steak changes color. Add boiling water to cover the steak and simmer over medium-low heat for 25 minutes.
During this time, place the proofed dough on a work surface and sprinkle with wheat flour to prevent sticking.
Use a rolling pin, or rather, this long stick, to roll the dough into a thin sheet.
Remember, the key to rolling out dough is to roll it from the center outwards, and to sprinkle dry flour as needed to prevent sticking.
After rolling out the dough, fold it up and cut it into thin strips about two millimeters thick. Then shake the thin noodles to separate them and sprinkle them with dry flour for later use.
By this time, the steak in the pot was almost cooked. Season with salt, add golden beans, and then add water to cover all the vegetables.
Then spread the noodles out on top, cover and simmer over medium heat for three minutes.
Open the lid, use chopsticks to loosen the noodles, then cover again and reduce the heat to low to simmer until the broth is reduced and thickened.
When Yu Shan directed Bo Yiyan and Hua Jingyishu to cook, his demeanor was calm and composed, as if he was used to directing others.
Xiao Bai watched from the side, thinking to himself that the Holy Maiden was indeed very different from the scavenger Zuo Shan that he had known before.
Back then, Zuo Shan liked to do everything himself and rarely asked others to do things. Even when he occasionally asked for help, his attitude was exceptionally gentle, and he would sincerely thank them afterward.
Just as I was thinking this, I heard Yu Shan say, "Dr. Bo, Mr. Hua Jing, thank you for your hard work! I haven't had noodles in a very, very long time, thank you!"
"No need to thank me, Fanzi. You taught me how to cook, and now I can make it myself whenever I want. I should be the one thanking you!" Bo Yiyan said with a smile.
"As long as you like my cooking, I'm willing to cook for you every day." Hua Jingyishu was even more honest, with a gratified look on his face, as if to say, "I'm finally useful."
Jin Ding watched this scene from a distance and found it surprisingly harmonious.
He didn't understand why everyone treated the target with such exceptional respect when her rank was the lowest among them.
Especially this Mr. Bo, who seems to be eager to oust her husband at any time so that she can take his place.
What's so great about her? He certainly couldn't see it. Was it just because she knew how to cook?
Just as he was racking his brains trying to figure it out, Achen and Jinliu returned from outside.
Ah Chen, with a bunch of wildflowers in his left hand and a bundle of wild berries in his right, excitedly approached the feather fan.
"Mom! Smell this, these wildflowers smell so good! And taste these berries, they're sweet and sour, so delicious!"
"Mmm, the flowers smell so good! The berries are especially delicious too! Son, you are truly the best son in the world!" Yu Shan gave her son a big hug and kissed him on the forehead.
Ah Chen smiled happily, resting his head on her chest, and even managed to make a face at his father.
"Son, did you pick berries for everyone?" Yu Shan asked with a smile.
"Of course! My mother taught me from a young age that good things should be shared with family and friends." Achen raised his little face, looking like he wanted praise.
"Yes, my Achen is the cutest!" Yu Shan praised without reservation.
Achen took out a large handful of berries from his spatial storage and gave a small handful to everyone present, except for Madam Xuan, Mina, and Lele, who received a larger portion.
"Little Chen, why do the three of us have more berries than they do?" Madam Xuan asked with a smile.
"Mom said that boys should take care of girls, that's called gentlemanly conduct!" Ah Chen said seriously, puffing out her little chest.
"Our Ah Chen is still the most considerate. He's a sweet little boy now, and I wonder which lucky girl he'll marry when he grows up!"
Madam Xuan rubbed his little head and said, and the women all laughed. Yu Shan laughed the happiest. What makes a mother happiest is not others praising her, but praising her son.
Jin Ding watched this scene and thought to himself that the mission target was indeed skilled, raising the child to be considerate and sensible. No wonder everyone liked her.
Amidst the laughter of the crowd, the aroma of braised beef noodles filled the entire warehouse, and Master Liu was in charge of serving rice to everyone.
He first gave Jin Ding and Jin Liu each a large bowl, and then gave Yu Shan a bowl.
The noodles, soaked in meat juices and seasonings, are soft yet chewy, while the steak is stewed until tender and flavorful, with juicy and tender meat. Every bite is bursting with rich bone and meat aromas.
After tasting it, Jin Ding and Jin Liu found the flavor lingering and unforgettable.
Jin Liu secretly thought: After tasting such delicious food, his tongue has become too picky. In the future, he would probably rather eat fasting pills to satisfy his hunger than eat the cooking of Chef Zhang from Yunxiao Palace again.
Jin Ding stole glances at Madam Xuan while eating. How could her eating posture be so elegant and beautiful? Especially her red lips, which opened and closed gently, made him wish he could transform into a steak so that he could have a chance to exchange lips with hers.
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but pinch himself: How disgusting! So disgusting! How could he have such blasphemous thoughts about her?
Then he thought, since she likes steak and braised noodles so much, he must learn from Yu Shan and cook for her after he has mastered the skills. She will definitely like it, right?
None of the people sitting around the table noticed Jin Ding's strange behavior, except for Xiao Ran and Jin Liu.
One was his love rival, and the other was his subordinate who knew him best.
Xiao Ran: Why did this annoying man set his sights on my Qingxuan?
Jin Liu: Boss is completely finished. Even such delicious braised beef noodles can't stop his lustful heart!
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