Grandpa Yu watched as Qin Yi's expression shifted unpredictably.
A man is a boy until he dies.
Older men are no exception.
Those two college students were staring at him.
Haha, how can a man say he dare not?
I just watched this girl cook for a while in the car.
With skillful technique and powerful wok tossing, his movements were fluid and graceful.
Then why is it that every time he goes to eat there...?
Is this boss specifically targeting him?
Grandpa Yu recalled that the two times he ate there, there was no one around, but the food tasted better when Nian Nian was there!
The dishes those two college students ordered today looked pretty good; they should taste delicious too.
Only myself...
Yes! We've found the key point!
The food tastes better as long as someone sits next to him and eats with him!
"Hehe, why wouldn't I dare!"
Grandpa Yu took out his phone and scanned the QR code on the light sign.
[Ding! Congratulations on winning a purple box! You will receive a Kung Pao Chicken + Lotus Leaf Steamed Pork + Minced Pork and Eggplant Bento Box!]
"Hahaha! I knew I'd get the hidden item! And it's all my favorite dishes! After it's cooked, put it next to my two little brothers, I want to eat with them!"
Qin Yi looked at the food ticket handed to her by the old man with some confusion.
Didn't the system say the hidden version is two meat dishes and one vegetable dish?
Why three meat dishes?! So unprincipled!
It seems that these were all the dish names the old man had mentioned before he came to her for the lottery draw on his first day.
This system of signboards seems to be more eager to win back diners than Qin Yi herself.
They don't care about the cost at all.
Pampering the old man without any limits!
Let's go then!
Give Grandpa Yu a fancy move!
First, prepare the lotus leaf-wrapped pork belly that needs to be steamed.
First, marinate the meat; second, beat the rice flour; third, steam it in a pot.
The rice flour for steamed pork must be homemade to make it more flavorful: stir-fry fragrant rice, a little glutinous rice, galangal, Sichuan peppercorns, bay leaves, and half a star anise in a pot until the rice turns crispy and golden brown and the aroma is released.
Grind it into a coarse powder using a food processor, retaining some texture. Add a spoonful of non-spicy chili powder to the powder for added aroma, and your homemade steamed meat powder is ready.
Next, place a large, blanched, fresh lotus leaf at the bottom of the bowl.
Pour the steamed meat powder into the marinated, marbled, dark brown pork belly and mix well to ensure that every piece of meat is coated with the fragrant rice powder.
Next, a steamer basket.
Arrange the sliced meat neatly in a bowl and then place it in a steamer.
Fold the lotus leaf over to slightly cover the pork.
Steam for about ten minutes in a specially designed high-pressure cooker.
Some people say that Kung Pao Chicken is lychee flavored, but the name Kung Pao actually refers to a spicy and savory flavor.
Therefore, the accurate description of this dish should be spicy lychee flavor.
A key point is in the preparation of the spicy flavor, which is the aroma produced after stir-frying the chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns.
The goal is to stir-fry the chilies until they have a charred, spicy, and crispy texture, striking a delicate balance between a caramelized brown color and preventing them from turning black.
Another key point is the lychee-flavored sweet and sour sauce.
Dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, Zhenjiang vinegar, chicken broth, cornstarch, and a little sugar.
The final dish, minced meat and eggplant, is a common home-style dish that Qin Yi knew how to make before she started practicing martial arts. However, this time, she added a fancy twist.
"Here it comes, the food is served!"
Qin Yi moved a new folding table next to Lu Ziyi's table, then placed Grandpa Yu's dishes on it and ate with them.
Three people, seven dishes.
The food was so good that it made the college students who passed by extremely envious.
Qin Yi no longer has to hide behind the book.
She grabbed a handful of sunflower seeds and stood next to the three of them, cracking them open while listening to them eat.
Lu Zi picked up a piece of food and said, "These pork kidneys are so beautiful, and each one has a different cut."
Grandpa Yu glanced at it and said, "That plate of stir-fried pork kidneys was cut in three different patterns: chrysanthemum, wheat ear, and phoenix tail."
Yang Zhou picked up a piece of chicken and chewed it carefully: "This chicken tastes different from the chicken we usually eat. It has an indescribable aroma."
Grandpa Yu: "People usually think that the key to Three Cup Chicken is the three cups of seasoning, but the key to the aroma is the base oil. It is all stir-fried with sesame oil, which makes it more flavorful. Then, with a piece of basil stem and leaf before serving, it gives this chicken its soul flavor."
"It's so delicious I could cry. I've been waiting for this day for so long!"
Yang Zhou and Lu Zi felt aggrieved when they thought about the day they took a four-hour bus ride to eat the landlady's cake, only to end up with nothing.
Yang Zhou was easily moved to tears, and as he ate, a tear actually rolled down his cheek.
In this situation, I have no choice but to compose a poem: "I think of you, I long for you, but I cannot see you; you are like the bright moon shining in my heart."
Lu Zi slapped him on the head, "Don't be dramatic, you big man! You just threw up all day! Now you've found it, haven't you?"
Grandpa Yu listened to the conversation between the two, then glanced at Qin Yi standing beside him, as if he understood something.
But he won't say!
All he wanted to do now was savor the three dishes in front of him and take a picture to show off in the gourmet alliance group.
Yu Ershi: [Hey guys, let me show you the dishes I ordered today.]
After saying that, Grandpa Yu stood up and carefully took a picture of the food and sent it to the group chat.
Qin Yi sat beside the old man, munching on sunflower seeds and observing him. So men also like to let their phones eat first?
Lu Shijiu: [Hey my dear brother! Where did you find such a great shop again? Lotus leaf steamed pork is best made with this steamer! The flavor is absolutely divine!]
Lu Shijiu: [Even through the screen, I can imagine peeling back the lotus leaves to reveal the steaming hot meat, its surface glistening with golden oil and soaked in rice noodles. One bite, and my mouth will be filled with its delicious aroma!]
Mo Shiba: [Brother, be careful not to eat this rotten eggplant all by yourself! Look at this, the minced meat and eggplant are cut into coils, each slice is coated with layers of sauce and soaked up all the flavor. I can't even imagine how satisfying it would be to take a big bite like that.]
Li Sansui: [Uncles, do you know how excited I was to finally see Kung Pao Chicken without cucumber! Nowadays, chefs are lazy and cut costs by using diced cucumber and carrots as side dishes. The traditional way is to use scallions and peanuts, because the aroma of scallions, ginger, and garlic is needed to complement the spicy and savory flavor of Kung Pao Chicken!]
As Grandpa Yu watched the scrolling conversations on his phone, he finally smiled for the first time in days while eating.
Yu Ershi: [Hey! This is my third time eating here. I've seen the owner's cooking skills with my own eyes—unrestrained, free-flowing, and masterful! The dining environment also gives you a sense of rustic charm, like that of a worldly sage.]
Yu Ershi: [Anyway, you won't be able to eat these delicacies if you don't come back. This boss has a menu with 1000 dishes, and I can eat different kinds of fatty fish and meat every day! It's making you all drool!]
After sending the text via voice translation, Grandpa Yu proudly crossed his legs, looked at the table full of delicious food, and finally started the chopsticks program.
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