I have a wildlife zoo-Chapter 620 - 619 Crispy Rice Crust

"It's so delicious!"

"It's over, why is it so tasty! It makes the rice at home taste like nothing in comparison!"

"No wonder it's the rice I grew with my own hands! This deliciousness also has a part of my contribution!"

"I've never eaten such tasty clay pot rice before!"

For a time, Panda Restaurant was filled with exclaims of admiration and the "smack smack" of people chewing rice.

The little fatty's dad, the big fatty, was "huffing and puffing," eating the rice.

As he ate, he found it somewhat incredible!

He wasn't so fat when he was young, as he exercised often and was a robust lad.

But as time went by, he frequently attended various banquets and his figure gradually got out of shape, forming a beer belly.

Despite being overweight, he actually didn't eat much, and eating too much would make him feel uncomfortable in his stomach.

He intended to just taste a couple of bites, but it was so fragrant he just couldn't stop!

His stomach didn't protest as it usually would, but instead felt warm and comfy? He even wanted to eat another pot.

The little fatty was stuffing his mouth full of rice.

By this time, more than half of the rice was gone, and a layer of golden crust was visible at the bottom of the pot!

The pot already had a smooth glaze at the bottom, and the chef put a layer of lard there when cooking the clay pot rice.

This way, when the water is almost dry and the rice starts to get crispy, it won't stick to the bottom and can be easily removed.

The little fatty gently pushed with his chopsticks, and a large piece of crispy rice crust was lifted up at once.

He put it in his mouth and chewed eagerly, creating a crisp "crack" sound!

It was fragrant and crispy; compared to the delicate taste of the rice, the crust was toasted but not hard, with a crunchy texture, and the graininess of the rice was more pronounced.

Little fatty munched the crispy crust with a "crack crack," feeling the grains getting crushed in his mouth, and showed an expression of pure happiness.

It was just the pure crispiness of the crust itself!

Although it lacked seasonings like cumin or chili powder, it was much tastier than any snack crust he had bought.

The sound of crackling echoed as the layer of crust at the bottom of the pot was quickly consumed.

Still not having enough, the little fatty patted his dad, "Dad, aren't you not supposed to eat too much? How about giving the rest of the crispy crust to me?"

The big fatty chuckled, "For some reason, I've got a good appetite today!"

The little fatty said disappointingly, "Eh~~"

The other visitors who came to the Panda Restaurant for a normal meal, seeing these people so indulgently swept away by the rice they were eating, were drooling with envy!

They called the server over, "Hey hey, waiter, the clay pot rice they're eating isn't on the menu, could we have a portion too?"

"Yeah, that aroma has hooked me!"

The waiter said with a smile, "This rice is from our zoo's experimental fields! The families eating clay pot rice are participants in the rice-planting event, it's not food that our Panda Restaurant offers to the public."

"Can't I pay a bit more for it then?"

The waiter replied apologetically, "Sir, it's not a matter of money... In a few days, it should be added to our restaurant's menu; would you come back in a few days to check?"

The visitor acted spoiled, "I don't care, I want to eat it today. If you don't let me eat, I'll just stay in your restaurant and not leave."

If I can't eat some today, I probably won't be able to sleep tonight; I'll be woken up by the dream of the delicious aroma of this clay pot rice.

"Ah, this..."

Someone played the sympathy card, "I've been a regular at Panda Restaurant! Not only have I brought many friends here, but I also promote you guys on social media frequently, which basically makes me half a staff member, right? Isn't there any benefit for employees?"

A middle-aged man pleaded, "Surely, all the rice can't be cooked, right? Could you spare some leftovers for us? Go and ask Zoo Director Fang."

The server, being stared at by a group of longing eyes, finally could only respond helplessly, "Alright! I'll ask for you, but no promises."

Fang Ye was dining with Lan Li in the cafeteria at the time, where today's meal was also prepared with the newly harvested rice.

Although Panda Restaurant has a scenic view, space is tight, so they decided not to join that hustle.

Upon receiving a call, after thinking it over, replied, "Alright, we can make some more if there's extra, one for 299!"

"299? Are the rice grains made of gold, or is it the rice husks that are made of gold?"

A tourist, who was dining at the Panda Restaurant for the first time and heard the price, couldn't help exclaiming in shock!

Regular visitors, however, weren't surprised, "I'll take a clay pot rice!"

"Give me two!"

The companion who ordered the food first explained, "Some of the dishes previously sold by the restaurant used organically farmed ingredients, without any chemical fertilizers or pesticides, natural and pollution-free.

Although it's expensive, it tastes way better than average, and there's a limited quantity available each day. If you want some, you have to come early to get in line."

The new visitor exclaimed in astonishment, "Is it really that amazing?"

The companion quietly bowed his head with a secretive air, "And do you know? Zoo Director Fang can communicate with animals, pet lions and tigers as if they were kittens, and it's rumored that he's an Archdruid hiding in the city.

These vegetables and rice must be specially cultivated by the Archdruid! Otherwise, even if it's organic farming, it couldn't be this delicious. Look how much they're enjoying it."

The tourist was somewhat skeptical, "Really?"

However, this skepticism instantly disappeared after tasting the clay pot rice!

Every cell on the tongue and lips was cheering, and the stomach was filled with waves of contentment and joy.

It was really delicious! Almost swallowed my tongue.

There wasn't much rice left, only about 20 servings or so.

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A few tourists who didn't get the clay pot rice clung to the server unwillingly for a while, but upon realizing there really was no more, they could only sigh in regret.

They planned to wait for a few days until it was officially on sale and come back to try it!

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Apart from the clay pot rice, the animal restaurant also prepared bamboo shoot soup and other dishes for everyone.

After a while, when the food was served and everyone had eaten their fill, they leaned back in their chairs, burping contentedly and patting their bellies.

Having just been educated about rare foods and the meal being delicious, everyone ate extraordinarily clean, not a grain of rice or a sip of soup was left.

Sitting in the chairs and resting, they admired the sight in the panda exhibit, where Cloud was taking a bath in the pool.

It was even hotter than the onset of summer, so the measures to cool the animals down had increased.

The sprinklers misted a hazy spray of water, with a mystic fog swirling around the pool area, giving off an ethereal quality as if it were a celestial pond in the heavens.

The mist covered Cloud, who, with his eyes squinted, bathed contentedly; his two little paws gently stirring the water, and his round ears waggling along, seeming to greatly enjoy the moment.

The round and fluffy bathing beauty was indeed adorable!