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Crack open the eggshell to reveal a crystal-clear egg with snowflake-like patterns inside.
Cut the preserved egg into small pieces; the dark green yolk and translucent egg white intertwine, emitting an enticing aroma.
……
At this moment.
The rice porridge in the pot had begun to simmer gently.
The pot lid was pushed up and wobbled slightly, making a rhythmic "plop plop" sound.
So, when the time was right, Lin Xu quickly opened the pot lid, and a rich aroma of rice immediately wafted out.
The white rice porridge kept bubbling in the pot.
The rice grains have become soft and sticky, and have begun to release their essence.
Pick up a spoon and stir the rice water slightly to ensure the rice grains are heated more evenly.
Then, the marinated meat slices are placed into the pot one by one. The meat slices quickly change color in the boiling rice soup, gradually changing from pink to light white.
Use a spoon to push the meat slices together to prevent them from sticking together, and finally put the chopped preserved egg pieces into the pot.
in this way.
Century eggs with rice porridge, sliced meat...
These three elements blend together to create a unique color and flavor!
……
To make the porridge thicker and smoother.
Lin Xu added some water and a little salt, and continued to simmer it over low heat.
He stood by the stove, stirring the porridge from time to time, his eyes particularly focused, as if he were cherishing a precious treasure.
Time began to pass, second by second.
The aroma in the kitchen grew stronger and stronger, a wonderful fragrance that blended the aroma of rice, meat and the unique scent of preserved eggs, filling the entire space and making one's mouth water!
Looking at the golden-yellow, thick and smooth congee with preserved egg and lean pork in the pot, Lin Xu couldn't help but sniff.
Finally, a satisfied smile appeared on his face.
Porridge!
It's finally done.
Turn off the heat and pour the porridge into a bowl.
The steaming porridge, bubbling in the bowl, at that moment proclaimed:
The fragrant congee with preserved egg and lean pork is now complete!
……
An unremarkable preserved egg.
It contains an incredibly powerful "microcosm" within itself, and has even once caused an "international dispute".
In 2011, century eggs topped CNN's list of "most disgusting foods," sparking outrage among many Chinese people.
Danny Hallweida, the American who elevated century eggs to the status of a culinary disaster in the West, quickly issued an apology.
On the Celestial Empire side.
Websites such as Weibo and Baidu Tieba responded immediately.
A poll was launched to determine "the most disgusting food in China," and preserved eggs failed to make the list.
As a true-blue Chinese citizen, Lin Xu can only say:
These foreigners really don't know what they're talking about!
Century eggs are clearly 100, 1000, no, 10000 times better than that canned herring!
……
preserved egg!
What kind of species is it exactly?
Some people describe preserved eggs as "thousand-year eggs," and that doesn't seem wrong.
Because preserved eggs are a type of pickled and processed food with white patterns on their surface, they are also known as century eggs.
Its precursor can be duck eggs, quail eggs, etc.
Mix soda ash, wood ash, lime powder, black tea, salt, yellow mud, etc. with water and apply the mixture to the duck egg.
Then roll it in rice bran and put it in a jar.
Seal the mouth of the jar with yellow mud and water, and place it in a cool, ventilated place for 25 to 30 days. If it is summer, about 20 days is enough!
During the pickling process, some proteins are broken down into amino acids.
However, the alkaline substance applied to the eggshell enters the egg white and combines with amino acids to form crystals.
Thus, those beautiful patterns appeared on the surface of the preserved egg.
In addition, the protein releases sulfur during the pickling process, which reacts with the minerals in the duck egg itself, resulting in the transparent coffee or tea color we see.
Traditional preserved egg making process.
Lead oxide is often added to shorten the pickling time.
This can lead to higher lead content in preserved eggs, especially before 2008, when preserved eggs with "excessive lead" were common in the market.
In recent years.
Low-lead or lead-free preserved eggs.
It is gradually replacing traditional lead-containing processes, significantly improving safety.
……
Congee with lean pork made with preserved eggs.
As a classic Cantonese breakfast or afternoon tea snack, it is loved by many diners!
taste.
Light and delicious.
The ingredients used are also very special.
"Managi, come and have breakfast."
Lin Xu placed the still-steaming porridge on the dining table and couldn't help but call out upstairs.
Soon, faint footsteps could be heard from upstairs.
Nakiri Managi, still half asleep, slowly walked out of the room.
Her hair was a little messy, with a few strands playfully sticking to her cheeks, giving the impression that she hadn't slept well at all.
Look closely.
There was still a hint of confusion in his eyes.
As she came down the stairs, she subconsciously covered her mouth with her delicate hand and yawned.
Her languid appearance made her look like a kitten that had just woken up, making her incredibly endearing!
……
These days at WGO headquarters.
For Managi, life was quite comfortable.
After all, there is no daily life pressure here, nor are there those tedious work tasks, making it quite leisurely and relaxing.
What makes her happiest is that Lin Xu prepares three meals a day for her with great care.
Ah!
have to say.
Lin Xu's cooking is truly exceptional.
Even a simple home-style dish can be made to taste delicious.
Perhaps knowing the discerning nature of the Tongue of God, Lin Xu was exceptionally meticulous in his cooking, paying close attention to every step, from ingredient selection to seasoning combinations.
Whether it's tender and juicy steak, refreshing vegetable salad, or previous dishes like crispy stir-fried beef noodles and sweet and sour pork...
They all precisely hit Managi's taste buds, making her eat to her heart's content!
Clearly, this increasingly carefree life has made her more and more dependent on Lin Xu.
Correct.
She's used to it.
Every morning, I hear Lin Xu's warm calls.
I've grown accustomed to sitting at the dining table and enjoying the meals he has carefully prepared.
Finally, she felt that as long as Lin Xu was always by her side at the WGO headquarters, she could enjoy that sense of security and peace of mind.
Let me put it this way.
As long as I can see Lin Xu.
She can completely let down her guard and be her most authentic self!
……
Then, Managi dragged her somewhat languid steps.
He walked to the dining table and slowly sat down opposite Lin Xu.
Looking at the steaming bowl of congee with preserved egg in front of her, a hint of anticipation flashed in her bright eyes, and she couldn't help but pick up a spoon and stir it gently.
these years.
Because of the tongue of God.
No chef cared for her as much as Lin Xu did.
Many chefs cook for Nakiri Managi with the ultimate goal of conquering God Tongue and proving their own skills!
As for Nakiri Managi herself, they naturally didn't care!
thus.
During the time I spent with Lin Xu.
Managi has indeed completely fallen for her.
Of course, it was also because Lin Xu was completely different from others that he often showed her meticulous care.
……
"Lin Xu, can...can you feed me?"
After gathering her thoughts, Managi, now in a daze, felt like an unmarried teenage girl, wanting Lin Xu to pamper her, coax her, and feed her.
"It has hands and feet."
Why do you have to act like a three-year-old and let someone feed you?
Upon hearing this, Lin Xu had no choice but to place the bowl of preserved egg congee in front of her, saying irritably.
"No! I want you to feed me!" Nakiri Managi protested.
Who would have thought that a high-ranking executive officer of the WGO Food Organization would have such a childish temper?
If Annie and the others saw this, they would probably all be stunned.
"Fine, I'll let this slide this time. This is the last time."
Lin Xu gave her a deep look, feeling somewhat speechless.
"Ok!"
Managi beamed with joy.