Chapter 666 - 530: This Is the Subtle Art of Cooking (Part 3)
He used his hands to mix it evenly.
The main purpose of adding starch is to lock in the moisture of the shrimp meat, ensuring that it remains tender and juicy after cooking; moreover, it adds a crispy texture to the shrimp shell, allowing one to feel the delicateness of the shrimp meat while experiencing the gentle cracking of the shell between the lips and teeth.
He picked up the wok and placed it on the stove, pouring in some peanut oil.
As the flames danced, the oil temperature gradually rose to the optimal state...
Huang Jun gently placed the marinated shrimp into the hot wok one by one.
During the frying process, the spatula in his hand continually patted and pressed the shrimp. This series of actions not only allowed the hot oil to intricately penetrate every corner of the shrimp shell, imbuing its surface with an unparalleled crispiness, but also skillfully squeezed out the essence of the shrimp brain and roe, making each shrimp more alluring in color, with a richer and fuller taste profile.
As time slowly flowed, the shrimp in the wok gradually donned a golden hue, their color captivating, and they emitted a tantalizing crispy sound as they were flipped.
At this moment.
He picked up a bowl filled with salt and pepper, sprinkling it into the wok. The seasoning, like fine snow, covered the shrimp, instantly elevating the aroma of the entire dish.
Then, with a flick of his wrist, the wok flipped lightly. Several seamless tosses of the wok ensured the seasoning adhered evenly to each shrimp, masterfully lowering the temperature inside the wok to prevent the seasoning from overheating and burning, preserving its purest fragrance.
As the rich aroma of Sichuan pepper and black pepper filled the air, Huang Jun decisively turned off the heat and used a spoon to scoop out the carefully cooked shrimp, plating them...
Meanwhile.
In front of the kindergarten gate, a group of parents gradually gathered from all directions, all with a single purpose—to pick up their soon-to-be-released children.
It’s just that...
As the parents stepped into this area, they were instantly drawn to the alluring aroma quietly wafting from the garden, making them involuntarily sniff the air. Just the scent made their mouths water, and their stomachs growled uncontrollably. They also realized this was Chef Huang preparing dinner for those parents with "family meal tickets"!
Unfortunately, they could only catch a whiff, without being able to eat anything...
What a sad and painful thing this is!
"Excuse me, everyone, please make way..."
Li Xiuxian, who had just arrived, pleaded with the parents blocking the gatehouse.
This time, she chose not to accompany Liu Qiangtao but came hand in hand with her mother-in-law.
Speaking of which, Liu Qiangtao was more than willing to come, but the authority of his "empress dowager" mother at home was too hard to resist. He had no choice but to retreat, giving up this rare opportunity and quietly eating leftovers at home.
"Thank you!"
Li Xiuxian smiled and thanked the parents who made way, then led her mother-in-law to the gatehouse.
She warmly greeted Uncle Li inside, "Hello, sir! I’m a parent with a dinner reservation for tonight, already arranged with Miss Yang of the Little Four Class. Here’s my ’family meal ticket,’ thank you."
Uncle Li kindly responded, "Oh, I remember. Just register here, and you can go directly to the class. Any other parents with reservations, please come over and register."
With these words, other families holding "family meal tickets" also approached to register.
Then, one by one, they entered the garden, heading to their respective classrooms, leaving behind a crowd of envious, jealous, and resentful parents at the entrance without ’family meal tickets’...