nucmednet Chapter 186: Very Addictive
Chapter 186: Very Addictive
On the fire, the barbecue began to make a cheerful "sizzling" sound, fat dripped onto the charcoal, stirring up clouds of smoke, and the aroma spread everywhere.
Xinghan picked up the fan and fanned it gently to make the fire more even, and said with a smile: "This fragrance is simply soul-stirring!"
Hearing this, Xingyun smiled and nodded, and handed a skewer of freshly grilled lamb to Xinghan for review: "Come, try my cooking skills and see if it's up to standard."
Xinghan took the skewer and took a bite. Instantly, the delicious gravy burst in her mouth. She nodded with satisfaction:
"Well, it's good, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, the heat is just right, keep grilling, keep trying to find this rhythm, you are a teachable kid."
Shen Li joked, "After recognizing your father, Xingyun is almost turning into a cook."
Xingyun also flattered, "Acknowledging Xinghan as my father is the best thing I have ever done in my life."
The three of them laughed and chatted happily, and quickly completed most of the baking process.
In the light of the fire, their faces were dyed with a warm golden color, and their conversations and laughter became the most beautiful melody of the night.
Xingyun, Shenli and Xinghan sat around the barbecue grill, everyone's face filled with smiles of anticipation and excitement.
Xingyun really became the "barbecue master" tonight. After mastering the barbeque technique, he also drove his master Xinghan out of the "kitchen"...
He expertly flipped the skewers of meat and vegetables on the grill, sprinkling special seasonings on them from time to time to make the food more fragrant.
Shen Li was helping to prepare the ingredients. Her movements were agile and graceful, and even the cutting of vegetables seemed to have a unique sense of rhythm.
Xinghan was responsible for adjusting the atmosphere. He told jokes, shared interesting stories, and filled the whole party with laughter.
As the aroma of food filled the air, Xinghan stood up, holding a handful of freshly grilled lamb skewers, with a satisfied smile on his face, and said to everyone:
"Come, let's try the first barbecue delicacy - 'Grassland-style lamb skewers'. Look at this lamb, it is made from high-quality lambs raised on the grassland. The meat is tender and fat and lean. After being marinated with a special marinade, it is slowly roasted until it is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Every bite is an ultimate temptation to the taste buds. What does it mean to be delicious? That is, when you take the first bite, you can feel the perfect fusion of the deliciousness of the lamb and the roasted aroma. The meat is tender and juicy, neither dry nor greasy, and it makes people have endless aftertaste."
Then, Xinghan pointed to a plate of brightly colored roasted vegetables:
"Here, we have carefully prepared 'roasted vegetables with a pastoral style'. There are golden corn, emerald green peppers, bright red tomatoes, and my favorite eggplant. Each vegetable has been carefully selected to retain the most natural sweetness and freshness.
During the roasting process, I only used a small amount of oil and salt to season it, so that the flavor of the vegetables can be fully displayed. How do you judge whether it is delicious? It's very simple. When you take a bite, you can feel the crispness of the vegetables and the slight sweetness after roasting. That kind of natural freshness is definitely a favorite of vegetarians and a great choice for meat eaters to relieve greasiness. "
Shen Li took the lamb skewer handed to her by Xinghan and took a light bite.
Suddenly, the rich aroma of meat and the perfect roasted flavor bloomed in her mouth. She couldn't help but brighten her eyes and exclaimed: "Wow, this lamb kebab is simply a delicacy! The meat is tender and the seasoning is just right. Xinghan, your cooking skills are really getting better and better!"
Xingyun picked up a piece of roasted eggplant curiously. It was his first time trying this vegetable.
He took a careful bite. The eggplant skin was slightly burnt, but the inside was soft, glutinous and sweet, completely different from the stir-fried eggplants he usually eats. He widened his eyes in surprise and nodded repeatedly:
"This grilled eggplant is so delicious! I've never eaten eggplant like this before. It turns out that grilling can make vegetables so delicious!"
Xinghan heard this and explained with a smile:
"Xingyun, is this your first time eating eggplant? It's really rare. This eggplant is really a good thing, rich in nutrition and with a variety of tastes. I actually borrowed the seeds of this eggplant from a friend far away. He told me that this kind of eggplant is especially suitable for barbecue. It seems that it has not only adapted to our soil here, but also won your love. It's great."
Upon hearing this, Shen Li and Xing Yun both looked at Xing Han with gratitude.
Shen Li smiled and said, "Xinghan, you always bring us surprises. Whether it's food or other things, you are always so attentive."
Xingyun also agreed, "Yes, Xinghan, we all feel your sincerity. This barbecue party has become particularly memorable because of your careful preparation."
The three of them sat around the barbecue grill and continued to enjoy the food and laughter.
The stars in the night sky seem to add a bit of romance and beauty to this warm gathering.
As the food gradually cooked, everyone picked up the roasted delicacies and sat together to enjoy them.
The juicy and tender meat skewers, the fresh and refreshing vegetables, and the iced drinks are so delicious that you can’t help but feel addicted.
While enjoying the food, they also did not forget to share each other's life, dreams and future plans. It seemed that at this moment, all the troubles disappeared, leaving only pure happiness and deep friendship.
As the night progressed, the party atmosphere did not diminish at all. They lit up colored lights and candles to make the courtyard even more dreamy.
They ate and talked, the atmosphere was warm and harmonious.
Xingyun took a bite of the golden and crispy prawn, raised his eyebrows slightly, as if savoring the taste, and then said:
"The key to the deliciousness of these prawns lies in the seasoning combination during marinating. The prawns must be fully absorbed by the seasoning so that they can be crispy on the outside and tender on the inside when grilled, with distinct taste levels."
Upon hearing this, Shen Li also picked up a large shrimp and carefully peeled off the shell, revealing the pink and tempting shrimp meat inside. She took a bite and chewed it carefully, then her eyes lit up:
"Indeed, the shrimp meat is not only delicious, but also has a subtle sweetness that makes people linger in the aftertaste. However, I think the roasting time is also critical. If it is too short, it will not be cooked enough, and if it is too long, it will be overcooked."
Xinghan smiled and nodded, picking up a small plate containing the dipping sauce he had carefully prepared.
He explained: "Speaking of flavor, dipping sauce is also an indispensable part. My dipping sauce contains both traditional garlic chili and secret spices and lemon juice, which can both enhance the flavor and relieve greasiness." He demonstrated while dipping a piece of barbecue into the dipping sauce, then handed it to Shen Li: "Try it, this dipping sauce and barbecue are a perfect match."
Shen Li took the barbecue and took a bite. Suddenly, the spicy flavor of the dipping sauce and the richness of the barbecue intertwined in her mouth. She couldn't help but widen her eyes and exclaimed:
"Wow, this dipping sauce is so delicious! I used to think that grilled chicken and grilled meat were too hot to eat, but now it seems that I have missed out on so many delicious foods!"
Xingyun laughed at the side and patted Shen Li on the shoulder: "It seems that you really have a new understanding of food! You should try more in the future. When Yunbian Inn opens in the future, you should come and try it more often."
As the night fell, their discussion became more in-depth, including the selection of ingredients, cooking techniques, and various food cultures...
Shen Li's eyes glanced at Xinghan from time to time, as if she was attracted by his white hair which was even more radiant under the moonlight, firelight and candlelight.