jdhmnovel Chapter 260 The first meal after returning home
Chapter 260 The first meal after returning home
Two months after Jiang Ling and others left, when the familiar villa came into view, an indescribable sense of relief surged into his heart like a tide.
Maybe it is true that:
"A nest of gold or silver is not as good as your own doghouse."
Although the Prince of Yue's Palace in Nanyu City is magnificent and exquisite, every inch of land is worth a lot of money.
It seems that none of them can compare to the warmth of this villa they call home.
Along the way, everyone laughed and talked, as if they had thrown all their fatigue and worries behind them.
The moment I stepped into the gate of the villa, a long-lost sense of belonging arose spontaneously.
Jiang Ling and Shen Yinyun walked straight towards the kitchen.
Yue Qianli, on the other hand, led the two children slowly towards his yard.
When Jiang Ling and Shen Yinyun arrived at the kitchen, Chef Chen Lei was already waiting there, his wrinkled face filled with a warm smile.
"Master, you are finally back.
We have been waiting day and night for you to finally come back!" Chen Lei said excitedly.
Jiang Ling nodded slightly and replied with a smile: "Yes, look, I also brought back some goodies, I will leave them to you guys to deal with later."
As soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Ling moved to the backyard of the kitchen.
In the blink of an eye, he took out basket after basket of fresh and delicious seafood from the space as if by magic.
The first thing that caught my eye was two huge tuna, each weighing hundreds of pounds;
Next came the equally generous portions of cod and sardines, neatly arranged in baskets, exuding the unique salty smell of the sea.
In addition, there are three full baskets of red crayfish and lobsters, waving their claws and teeth in a show of demonstration;
The two baskets on the side are filled with prawns, shrimps, king crabs and various shellfish such as scallops, oysters, abalone, squid, etc.
Such a rich variety of seafood piled up like mountains makes people salivate.
Shen Yinyun widened his eyes and looked at the mountain of seafood in front of him with disbelief, and his heart was even more excited.
"Oh my God! This must have emptied the entire seafood market. The purchasing power is really amazing." Shen Yinyun muttered to himself, his voice trembling slightly with excitement.
"Jiang Xiaoling, you...you are simply amazing!
I haven't tasted seafood for at least ten years, woooooo...
This is a product unique to my hometown.”
As she spoke, Shen Yinyun felt like crying.
He really likes places facing the sea, with flowers blooming in spring, and all kinds of seafood that he can't get enough of, such as his hometown.
"Ah, Jiang Xiaoling, you are indeed my good brother, you are my family, you know what I like.
My favorite food is seafood.
Wow, just looking at these cute little guys makes my mouth water and I can’t wait to devour them.”
Shen Yinyun wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes and stared at the fresh and delicious seafood with burning eyes, fearing that this was just a dream.
Hearing his friend's praise, Jiang Ling showed a gratified smile:
"Haha, I knew you would like it.
Not only did we buy up all the seafood available at the market, we even went fishing ourselves!"
Jiang Ling paused, then continued:
“Unfortunately, the North is not suitable for seafood farming.
However, I have some fresh food in the space, so if you want to eat it later, you can enjoy it anytime."
“Well, to have so many delicious foods in front of me, I already feel extremely happy and satisfied.
Thank you so much, brother." Shen Yinyun hugged Jiang Ling with tears of gratitude.
"Hey, why are you being so polite to me?
If you want to go to the beach in the future, it's actually not too far away. We can drive there anytime and enjoy a seafood feast. " Jiang Ling responded confidently with a wave of his hand.
"That's great.
After we finish the preliminary work in Northern City, we will go out for some fun.
From now on, I will rely on you, brother, to take me to eat delicious food and drink spicy drinks."
Shen Yinyun nodded happily, and the two smiled at each other, and their friendship became even deeper.
"Okay, tonight's seafood dinner is up to you. I'm looking forward to eating it."
Jiang Ling patted Shen Yinyun on the shoulder and left the kitchen backyard.
After Jiang Ling turned around and left.
Shen Yinyun immediately entered the "general commander" mode, issuing instructions to Chen Lei and others, and the entire kitchen became busy in an instant.
Cleaning seafood is a crucial yet tedious task.
First, you need to make the shellfish spit out the sand in their bodies, and put some oil and salt in the water;
Then you have to scrub the shells of hard-shelled creatures like crabs and lobsters to make sure every corner is clean;
As for fresh shrimp, you need to patiently remove the thin shrimp thread.
Everyone was fully focused on the part they were responsible for. For a while, the kitchen was bustling with activity and the three of them were so busy that they were dizzy.
After about an hour of intense and orderly preparation, the dish was finally completed.
At this time, Shen Yinyun took a deep breath, rolled up his sleeves, and prepared to show his skills.
He hadn't done it for almost ten years, and he didn't know if he was rusty at it.
Chef Chen Lei and the other man standing by stared with wide eyes, closely watching his every move, afraid of missing any details.
After all, seafood cuisine is a completely new field for them.
Although their cooking skills are already perfect, as the saying goes, different dishes are like different mountains, the cooking methods of different types of ingredients and the many details contained therein vary greatly.
Shen Yinyun was holding an extremely sharp kitchen knife, with the blade flashing with cold light.
With skillful movements, he lightly cut along the tuna bones, and the tender fish meat was perfectly separated from the bones.
Then, he skillfully removed the fish skin and the darker-colored blood and flesh, leaving only the snow-white, crystal-clear fish meat.
Then, he wielded his knife swiftly, precisely cutting the processed fish into thin slices about 2 to 3 mm thick according to the texture of the fat fish meat.
Each piece of fish fillet is uniform in thickness and just the right size.
Finally, he neatly arranged these carefully cut fish fillets on a large round plate with crushed ice, like a fine work of art.
When Shen Yinyun finished making the first plate of exquisite sashimi, Chen Lei and others who had been watching and learning carefully suddenly realized and mastered the key tricks.
So, the next sashimi was made by them.
Then, Shen Yinyun skillfully brought the fresh prawns that had been prepared in front of him.
He carefully pinched a prawn with his fingers, gently peeled off the hard shrimp shell, and then used a thin toothpick to accurately pick out the shrimp thread hidden inside.
In this way, each prawn was processed cleanly and neatly.
Then, he placed the processed shrimp meat one by one into a large plate filled with crushed ice.
After doing all this, Shen Yinyun did not stop, but turned around and started preparing the dipping sauce.
In a short while, two dipping sauces with different flavors were prepared - one was the spicy mustard flavor, and the other was the salty and fresh soy sauce flavor.
Immediately afterwards, Shen Yinyun immediately started preparing other dishes.
For a moment, the kitchen was filled with the sounds of pots and pans colliding, the roaring of the fire, and the sounds of cutting vegetables and chopping meat, making it very lively.
In this way, time passed quietly, and before we knew it, an hour had passed.
At this time, looking at the chopping board in the kitchen, it has quickly been filled with pots of steaming and fragrant delicious dishes.
The rich fragrance seemed to have life, spreading freely in the air.
Even the three people in the kitchen couldn't help but swallow hard when they smelled the tempting aroma.
Finally, when all the dishes were cooked, they worked together to bring these carefully prepared delicacies to the table one by one.
At this moment, Jiang Ling and others also walked into the dining room.
"Wow... this smells so delicious.
Shen Xiaoyun is truly a great chef! It looks like we'll all have a feast tonight."
As soon as Jiang Ling stepped into the room, he was attracted by the fragrance that hit his nose. He could no longer suppress his inner excitement and blurted out.
“Wow…Godfather is always the best!
It smells so good, I can hardly stop drooling! "
The little kid next to him was even more excited and shouted at the top of his lungs.
Then, he sat down in his seat at lightning speed, staring at the dazzling array of delicacies on the table without blinking.
These delicacies are of various types and styles, but many of them are novel dishes that he cannot name.
There was only one thought in the little cub's mind:
I want to eat...I really want to eat!
Because of Jiang Ling and the others' return, almost everyone has gathered together.
Except for a few partners who are on missions outside.
The originally spacious room now housed several large round tables, which were filled with fragrant dishes, and a group of enthusiastic people were sitting around each table.
At this moment, everyone present had an eager look on their face, their eyes fixed on the mouth-watering delicacies on the table.
Not long after, the two chefs, Shen Yinyun and Chen Lei, finally finished cooking the last dish and carefully brought it to the table.
Then, sit in your seat.
Yue Qianli skillfully picked up some food with his chopsticks and placed it in the bowl in front of Jiang Ling, saying softly, "Everyone, start eating."
As soon as the words fell, everyone seemed to be liberated. They excitedly picked up their chopsticks and couldn't wait to attack the delicious food on the table.
But, strangely, no one knows where to start.
What catches your eye is the exquisite sashimi and the brightly colored sweet shrimp sashimi, with a small plate of mustard and a small dish of soy sauce thoughtfully placed next to it.
This is raw...
Steamed king crab, spicy king crab that makes you want to eat;
Looking to the side, the garlic-flavored crayfish and the spicy crayfish are emitting waves of tempting aroma...
This is in the shell, how do I eat it?
Steamed cod, pan-fried cod and fried cod fillets were placed on the table in order.
There are also delicious dishes such as the bright red braised abalone, the garlic-roasted abalone with garlic aroma, and the golden and crispy grilled squid.
Considering that there are many people in the family, and most of them are men with big appetites, Shen Yinyun specially made a full pot of each dish.
At this moment, everyone looked at each other.
These dishes were somewhat unfamiliar to them and they didn't know how to eat them.
Seeing everyone's confused look, Shen Yinyun couldn't help but laugh out loud.
Cooking is a very tiring job, but looking at the dazzling array of delicious food in front of me and thinking about being able to share this joy with everyone, all the tiredness seems to be relieved a lot at once.
I saw him skillfully pick up a piece of fresh sashimi, gently dip it in the mustard plate beside him, and then put it into his mouth.
In an instant, the unique and strong taste of mustard spreads throughout the body like an electric current, which is both stimulating and refreshing.
This wonderful taste made him feel like crying instantly.
At the same time, Jiang Ling, who was sitting next to him, also considerately picked up a piece of sashimi for Yue Qianli with chopsticks, carefully dipped it in the soy sauce dish, and put it into Yue Qianli's bowl.
Then, I started to taste it myself.
When the others saw that their master, lord and Young Master Shen had all eaten, they no longer hesitated and picked up their chopsticks to join them in enjoying this sumptuous meal.
As soon as these delicacies entered their mouths, everyone was stunned with amazement.
The delicious fish meat melts on the tip of your tongue, blending with the aroma of the seasoning, bringing you an unprecedented taste enjoyment.
For a moment, the only sounds in the room were the sounds of people chewing food and occasional exclamations of admiration.
Raw fish actually tastes like this?
The meat is firm and elastic. When you take a bite, the unique soft and bouncy taste spreads instantly in your mouth.
Paired with the carefully prepared sauce, the deliciousness of the meat is brought to its fullest. Its deliciousness is simply beyond words and makes people unable to stop!
Not only that, the other dishes on the table were equally amazing.
Every dish seemed to be cast with magic, and quickly conquered everyone's taste buds as soon as they were put into the mouth.
There is no doubt that this sumptuous meal was the most delicious food anyone present had ever tasted in their life.
Everyone started working hard.
No one was in the mood to talk anymore, and everyone was completely immersed in this feast of taste.
Even the little cub who usually chatters and talks all the time is very quiet at this moment. He can be seen chewing his favorite shrimps and cod with relish.
Time passed minute by minute, and before we knew it, the meal had lasted a whole hour.
Finally, when everyone put down their bowls and chopsticks with satisfaction, they found that the plates on every table were empty and all the food had been eaten up.
Seeing this scene, Shen Yinyun showed a relieved smile on his face and nodded with satisfaction.
For a chef, being able to let diners enjoy and finish the dishes he cooks is undoubtedly the greatest affirmation and recognition of his cooking skills.