NCCnovel Chapter 330 Still Want to Eat
Chapter 330 Still Want to Eat
Yuan Bao picked up a thin slice of tender beef, rolled it in the dried chili sauce, and put it in his mouth.
The tenderness of the beef contrasts wonderfully with the dry aroma of the chili powder and the burst of crunchy chili seeds in your mouth.
Take another sip of the clear soup, and the flavor is enhanced upon flavor, leaving a lingering aftertaste.
She looked down, and Little 9 was sitting upright next to her, its little nose twitching slightly, as if it too was "savoring" the rich aroma of beef in the air.
Yuan Bao quietly placed a small piece of tender, overcooked beef tendon (which he had specially asked the owner to cook) in the small dish in front of it.
【My lady, the soup base is made by simmering beef bones and offal over low heat for more than 8 hours. No artificial seasoning is used, and the umami substance test shows that the peak value of natural amino acids is present.】
The chili powder is made from a blend of local Erjingtiao and Chaotian chilies, roasted and pounded to achieve a balanced spiciness. The beef tendon contains fully converted collagen, making it safe for consumption.
Little 9's mind-flow was still professional, but this time it didn't finish its analysis and leave immediately. Instead, it moved closer to the small plate, sniffed the beef tendon with its nose, and then stuck out its pink little tongue to slowly chew it. Its round face seemed to have... a hint of imperceptible satisfaction?
Yuan Bao couldn't help but smile as he looked at its "it smells so good" expression.
Aunt Ping ate with great relish, hissing and panting as she added ingredients to the soup: "This beef is so tender! The tripe is so crisp! With this dry dipping sauce, it's absolutely amazing! My first stop in Leshan, perfect!"
Second stop: Zhao Duck's Sweet Skin Duck
Carrying the warm aroma of beef, the group headed towards "Zhao Duck," which was just a few steps away.
Rows of glossy ducks, glistening with an enticing caramel sheen, hang in the shop window.
"Boss, half a bird, please! The crispiest one!" Aunt Ping called out.
The chopped duck was placed in a paper bag and was still slightly warm.
The duck skin is a beautiful jujube red, covered with a layer of crystal-clear, amber-like sugar shell.
Take a bite, and with a soft "crack," the crispy sugar shell shatters, followed by the rich yet not greasy duck skin, and finally the tender and juicy duck meat.
The salty, savory, and sweet flavors blend perfectly in the mouth, with the sweetness of the sugar coating, the rich aroma of the duck skin, and the salty and savory taste of the duck meat layering together to create an addictive and complex deliciousness.
"My goodness! This crust! It's so crispy, sweet, and fragrant!" Aunt Ping squinted her eyes in bliss.
Little Leyi held a small piece of duck leg meat, nibbling on it little by little, her mouth covered in glistening sugar stains, like a little bear stealing honey: "Sweet! Delicious!"
Xiao Zhi, on the other hand, focused on the duck wings: "These are the best! Lots of skin!"
Aunt Yuan and her aunt also praised it highly: "This sweet pastry is really well made, sweet but not greasy, and the saltiness is just right." "The duck is well-chosen, the meat is tender."
Yuan Bao looked at his family's satisfied expressions and enjoyed the sweetness of the moment.
Little 9 had somehow appeared at her feet again, tilting its little head up and looking at the duck in her hand with its bright black eyes, as if with a hint of curiosity.
Yuan Bao understood immediately, tore off a tiny piece of duck meat that was almost entirely lean and had no sugar coating, placed it in his palm, and held it to the duck's beak.
Little Nine stuck out its little tongue and quickly rolled it into its mouth, chewing it with smacking sounds, while the tip of its tail swayed happily.
【My lady, the sugar shell is made by boiling maltose and rock sugar with precise heat control, resulting in a perfect caramelization reaction and a glassy, crisp texture.】
The duck meat is well-braised and flavorful, with evenly distributed fat. The lean meat fibers are tender to the appropriate degree.
The analysis report arrived late, accompanied by the slight chewing motion of the machine.
Third stop: Jiu Jiu Tofu Pudding & Grandma Ye's Bo Bo Chicken
Next up are Leshan's signature salty and spicy tofu pudding and cold pot skewers with chicken in a clay pot.
At "Jiujiu Tofu Pudding," everyone witnessed the "boldness" of Leshan tofu pudding: smooth tofu pudding as the base, topped with thickened bone broth, and then covered with steamed beef (or pork intestines), crispy fried dough sticks, peanuts, scallions, and cilantro, and finally drizzled with a large spoonful of bright red chili oil.
Salty, savory, spicy, and fragrant, it has an incredibly rich flavor.
"This tofu pudding is so generous with the toppings! It's like a mini hot pot!" Baoguo exclaimed, sweating as he ate.
At "Grandma Ye's" Bo Bo Chicken, various skewered meat and vegetable ingredients are soaked in two large bowls of secret-recipe broth. One bowl is fragrant with red oil and sprinkled with sesame seeds, while the other bowl is clear with rattan pepper oil and has a strong rattan pepper flavor.
Everyone took a large basin, chose their favorite skewers, soaked them for a while, and then started eating.
Crispy chicken feet, chewy boneless duck feet, crunchy gizzards, flavorful potato and lotus root slices... The red oil is spicy, numbing, and fragrant, while the Sichuan peppercorns make your lips dance with numbing sensation that you just can't stop.
"This Sichuan pepper flavor! So numbing! So satisfying!" Aunt Ping gasped for breath from the numbing sensation, yet she kept eating one skewer after another.
Xiao Zhi tried a skewer of Sichuan peppercorn-flavored gizzard, and his face instantly scrunched up like a bun. He then gulped down some ice jelly: "Wow! It's so spicy! But... I want more!"
Aunt Yuan and her aunt preferred the spicy chili oil flavor and ate with great relish.
Yuan Bao held a small bowl of spicy chicken in chili oil and sat on a plastic stool outside the shop, slowly savoring it.
Little 9 lay quietly at her feet, seemingly keeping its distance from the strong aroma of numbing spiciness and Sichuan peppercorns. But its round eyes kept curiously watching the crowds coming and going, eating with great enthusiasm. Its ears turned slightly with the surrounding noise, as if it was also feeling the heat and vitality unique to Leshan night.
Yuan Bao would occasionally whisper to it, "This Sichuan pepper flavor, even Xiao 9 is scared of it, right?" In return, Xiao 9 would turn its head away arrogantly, but couldn't help but glance at the spicy pot out of the corner of its eye.
One meal after another, from the warm and sweet taste of braised beef, to the crispy sweetness of sweet-skinned duck, to the rich and hearty tofu pudding, and finally to the spicy and fragrant flavor of Sichuan peppercorns and the refreshing and numbing taste of Sichuan peppercorns... Yuan's Leshan culinary conquest is like a slowly unfolding scroll of flavors, with each stroke rich and colorful, leaving a lasting impression.
As night deepened, Zhanggong Bridge remained brightly lit and bustling with activity.
The family, their bellies round and full, with satisfied smiles, strolled slowly back to the RV campsite.
Little Leyi was leaning on Baoguo's shoulder, too sleepy to keep her eyes open, still clutching the half-eaten sweet-skinned duck tightly in her hand.
Xiao Zhi and Aunt Ping were still arguing about whether the soup of Qiaojiao Beef was better or the red oil of Bobo Chicken was more fragrant.
Aunt Yuan and her aunt walked hand in hand, exclaiming, "We've eaten in so many places along the way, but the taste of Leshan is truly unique—it's so flavorful and delicious!"
"Yes, this marks a perfect end to our culinary journey through Sichuan and Chongqing."
Yuan Bao carried Little 9, who had curled up into a ball of fur again and seemed to be "tired" of eating, and walked at the back.
The evening breeze, carrying the slight fishy smell of the river and the lingering aromas of the food street, brushed against my cheeks.
She looked down at the little guy in her arms and gently scratched the softest spot on its chin with her fingers.
This journey of "Discovering the Flavors of Sichuan and Chongqing," spanning thousands of miles and lasting throughout the summer, finally reached the pinnacle of taste in the ultimate culinary extravaganza of Leshan.