I'm the Culinary God-Chapter 746 - 332: This Fish Can Be Saved, Bring Me a Bowl of Rice So I Can Rescue It! How to Cook Surimi! [Seeking Monthly Ticket]_2

Chapter 746: Chapter 332: This Fish Can Be Saved, Bring Me a Bowl of Rice So I Can Rescue It! How to Cook Surimi! [Seeking Monthly Ticket]_2

"We’ve selected four properties: two large flats and two duplexes, each starting at 20 million."

Lin Xu squeezed her hand. "Money isn’t an issue. As long as you like it, I can just work harder."

A prince needs a castle to marry a princess. Compared to the sweet, adorable, and beautiful Shen Baobao, a house costing over twenty million didn’t seem expensive; it might even seem a bit modest.

"I’m so touched! Thank you, Xu Darling, but I won’t let you pay for it all by yourself. It’s our home, so naturally, we should share the expenses."

Hmph, it’s time to see how much pocket money my little piggy bank has.

The rice was served, and everyone began to eat.

The fish was cooked until it was as tender as tofu, trembling when picked up with chopsticks.

He placed a piece of fish on his rice, carefully removed the tiny bones, then mixed it with the rice using his spoon, coating the grains with a thin layer of Red Oil. He spooned a bite into his mouth.

WOW! It was fragrant, savory, and spicy, and the oil made the rice incredibly rich and moist.

"Amazing! This Dry Burning Fish is absolutely exceptional."

"Exactly! The meat is so tender, and the sauce it’s cooked in is especially fragrant. I propose..."

"That we make this dish next time we record a video for the TV station, right? No need to propose it; those who know, know."

Zeng Xiaoqi: "..."

Just because my Xiongxiong are a little smaller, you’re disrespecting me like this, huh? You just wait, Shu Yun! When I get home, I’ll make a little effigy of you and curse you! I’ll make your Xiongxiong shrink, your butt go flat, your thighs get fat, your calves get bowed, your skin turn dark, and you get shorter...

While Zeng Xiaoqi was mentally plotting Shu Yun’s ’makeover,’ Shu Yun scooped up a piece of Fish Belly, as tender as tofu, and placed it in Zeng Xiaoqi’s bowl. "Director Zeng, try this Fish Belly. It’s absolutely beyond your imagination."

Zeng Xiaoqi’s heart warmed, and she immediately dismissed her thoughts of giving Shu Yun a ’makeover.’

She tasted it, and it was indeed delicious. The fish was so tender it practically melted in her mouth; she barely needed to chew, as a gentle press of her tongue was enough for it to dissolve.

"It’s really tasty. Thank you, Shu Baobao."

"No need for thanks. That’s what best friends are for!"

Geng Lele, who was patiently removing bones from her fish, said, "Sister Yun probably thought the Fish Belly was too fatty and that eating it might make her gain weight, so she gave it to Sister Xiaoqi, right?"

Zeng Xiaoqi: "!!!!!!!!"

Where was I with that curse? Let’s continue, continue! Let’s make sure to arrange everything possible for our dear 36C ’best friend’!

Nearby, Lin Xu, eating the delicious Dry Burning Fish, was somewhat surprised that fish could be this tasty.

The recipe for this dish was actually quite simple: first, deep-fry the fish, then simmer it in a pot over low heat until the sauce completely reduced.

If this were made in a restaurant, the fish could be deep-fried in advance, and the simmering sauce could also be prepared ahead of time.

When a customer ordered it, one would just ladle some sauce into a pot, add the fish, and simmer until the sauce reduced completely.

As for accompaniments like diced meat and bamboo shoots, they could all be prepared beforehand and added to the pot as needed.

This way, the dish could be ready to serve in about ten minutes.

The cost of the entire dish wasn’t high; it was something to consider adding to the menu.

If it worked out, this preparation method would be standardized.

But for now, this dish would have to wait. The steamer cabinet for the Steam Pot Squab had just been delivered. He planned to start installing it after work that evening. If the testing went well, they would start a trial run at lunchtime the next day.

Compared to the Dry Burning Fish, the Steam Pot Squab was the priority for new dishes in the near future.

"Xu Darling, can I have Dry Burning Fish again tomorrow?"

"Of course, but let’s use a different fish tomorrow. Carp has too many fine, scattered bones; it’s not as satisfying to eat."

Shen Baobao asked curiously, "Then what are you planning to do with these Carp? You’re not going to throw them away, are you?"

Throw them away? How could I?

Lin Xu said, "I’m planning to make a different kind of delicacy... Chezi, later, steam a large bowl of Glutinous Rice for me. Use a little more water than usual."

"Sure thing!"

"Also, go find me some dry straw. I have a use for it."

Straw?

This piqued everyone’s curiosity.

"Xu Darling, what are you planning to make?"

"I’m planning to use Glutinous Rice to preserve the fish. We’ll use it to make soup later on."

The preserved ingredient for Silver Shrimp Soup is made by encasing fish in salt and Glutinous Rice, then wrapping it all in dry straw for full fermentation. During this process, moisture is expelled from the fish, making its flesh firmer.

Although Lin Xu had acquired the complete knowledge and methodology, he had never actually made it before, so he wanted to try it out.

He wanted to see just how delicious this soup, lauded in poems by countless ancient celebrities, truly was.

"Straw can be hard to find. I’ll go check the wet market; I should be able to find some there. I’ve seen some vegetable and apple vendors use straw on their carts as padding to prevent bruising."

After speaking, Chezi picked up a couple of mouthfuls of Qin Wei’s minced meat eggplant with his chopsticks, quickly finished his rice, and then, after setting the Glutinous Rice to steam in the kitchen, he headed out.

Not long after, just as Lin Xu finished his rice and was slowly sipping a bowl of egg drop soup, Chezi returned carrying a bundle of straw.

Since everything was ready, it was time to begin.

He set down his bowl and retrieved all the remaining Carp from the fish tank.

He removed the scales, gills, and guts from the fish, carefully setting aside all the edible offal. He planned to make a satisfying dish of Stewed Fish Entrails with it the next day.

Next, he took some salt and thinly coated each fish with it. 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

He placed the fish in a basin to marinate briefly, allowing the salt to draw out excess moisture from the flesh.

Once the Glutinous Rice was steamed, he spread it out on a tray and immediately took it to the cold storage to cool rapidly.

When the rice had cooled until it was just slightly warm to the touch, he brought it out and began to prepare the fish.

By this time, the salt had drawn a considerable amount of water from the fish in the basin. He drained off this liquid, then took handfuls of the Glutinous Rice and began to thoroughly coat the fish with it.