Grandpa Hong's millet porridge was served quickly.
Looking at the bright, golden millet porridge with a hint of white in front of him, Grandpa Hong couldn't help but squint his eyes, feeling the aroma of rice and yam wafting wildly in front of his nose. He let out a long sigh: "This is the taste, the kind of rice aroma I drank when I was a child!"
Many elderly people are increasingly dissatisfied with the food available today.
Whether it's rice or millet, it's losing the aroma of rice from their childhood.
Pork lacks flavor.
Vegetables are becoming increasingly haphazard.
In short, they're dissatisfied with everything, yet they have no choice but to eat it with a forced frown.
Because there was no other choice!
At this moment, a bowl of millet porridge with the sweet aroma of rice, reminiscent of his childhood, was placed in front of him. Grandpa Hong couldn't help but recall the past, and his eyes reddened.
Grandpa Wu, smelling the aroma, also found it hard to resist.
He went to the sterilizer and got a small bowl and spoon. He whispered to Grandpa Hong, "Don't eat alone. Share some with me so I can taste it."
The two people have a good relationship, and their families regularly visit each other.
Although the Millet And Yam Porridge was indeed very fragrant, but Grandpa Hong was not stingy and generously gestured to Grandpa Wu, "I'll share with you... a little bit."
He originally wanted to say that he would give him half, but before he could say it, he felt a little reluctant.
Grandpa Wu didn't mind, and casually scooped out two spoonfuls.
Before the two even started eating, they smelled a rich, fresh aroma.
It was like the ocean suddenly and gently embracing them, soft and fragrant, making them linger.
The two turned their heads simultaneously to look at the kitchen.
The rich aroma was coming from there.
At that moment, Sheng Jiu was preparing squid.
To ensure squid is fresh, flavorful, and free of any fishy smell, the preparation process requires attention.
When blanching squid, to maintain its tenderness, the water doesn't need to be boiling. The ideal state is when large bubbles appear at the bottom of the pot, but the water isn't fully boiling.
The timing of adding the squid to the pot is crucial, it needs to be timed precisely.
If overcooked, the squid will become tough and difficult to chew.
The squid from interstellar space is tender, fresh, and delicious.
While blanching it, the aroma was already irresistible, bursting forth wildly.
It's like a cheerful elf, tirelessly proclaiming its deliciousness to the world!
The squid was quickly blanched, and Sheng Jiu went to stir-fry the sauce.
To make squid burst with flavor and juice, the choice of base sauce is also very important.
Because squid is a temporary ingredient, the system didn't provide Sheng Jiu with a corresponding sauce.
However, Sheng Jiu has a mysterious weapon.
That's her grandfather's homemade sauce, it's incredibly delicious!
When Sheng Jiu is too lazy to cook, she can easily eat a whole bowl of rice with this sauce!
This sauce comes in spicy and non-spicy varieties.
Actually, the spicy version is best for stir-fried squid.
However, it's also necessary to consider that some people can't handle spicy food.
Therefore, the savory flavor is also quite good.
Sheng Jiu loudly asked Grandpa Wu if he could eat spicy food, and after receiving an affirmative reply, he heated the oil in the wok.
Once the oil is hot, scoop a large spoonful of homemade sauce into the wok and stir-fry until fragrant.
The sauce, already rich in flavor, releases an even more intense and enticing aroma when combined with the hot oil.
Grandpa Wu, smelling the aroma, exclaimed, "Hey, this familiar old taste!"
They had eaten here before and tasted Grandpa Sheng's cooking.
Although his skills weren't exceptional, but the old man was quite adept at making sausages and sauces.
Smelling that familiar aroma, and thinking of Grandpa Sheng who had passed away, Grandpa Wu couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness.
However, he quickly lost interest in everything else.
Because the squid was put in the wok!
In that instant, the aroma of the sauce and the fresh scent of the sea collided and blended, enveloping the entire restaurant in this savory fragrance, leaving no escape and forcing one to surrender on the spot.
Grandpa Hong was enjoying his millet porridge, occasionally commenting: "It's soft and smooth, with a pleasant aroma and a slightly sweet aftertaste. Good rice, good yam!"
Even the goji berries had a unique flavor.
As he continued commenting, he found himself speechless.
Damn it!
He knew squid was delicious, but was this level of freshness reasonable?
Grandpa Hong felt he couldn't eat his millet porridge anymore.
The aroma of millet is lingering and subtle, delicate and elegant.
On the other hand, the aroma of squid is domineering and arrogant, as if it is the only one in the world, and all other aromas must be defeated by it!
After stir-frying the base sauce until fragrant, Sheng Jiu added shredded green and red bell peppers. When the peppers were about 80% cooked, she added the squid, stir-fried a few more times, and it was ready to serve.
Stir-frying squid requires absolute control of the timing.
Even a second too long, and it'll be overcooked and tough.
If it's even a second too short, it feels undercooked and not quite right for the palate.
Sheng Jiu managed the time very well, even the system couldn't help but admire her.
[Beautiful!]
[If this was paired with the interstellar Er Jing Tiao pepper, it would be absolutely perfect!]
Hearing the familiar name, Sheng Jiu asked in her mind, "Is that the chili pepper that's even taller than me?"
[Those are mutated. The ones that aren't mutated are the normal size. And Er Jing Tiao peppers, if eaten regularly, can help you grow taller.]
Can help you grow taller?
Sheng Jiu was a tiny bit tempted.
Of course, she wasn't obsessed with her height, because she was only two centimeters away from being 1.7 meters tall.
However, her aunt's younger sister, her college roommates...
Many people are fixated on not being 1.6 meters or 1.7 meters tall.
If she could bring back the Er Jing Tiao peppers…
Sheng Jiu quickly pulled herself back to reality and focused her attention on the present.
A serving of fragrant and delicious Sauced Squid Rice Bowl was served, and Grandpa Wu's mouth watered with anticipation.
Grandpa Hong, who was trying to control his cholesterol, couldn't resist the enticing aroma. "Let me have a bite, just one bite. It shouldn't raise my cholesterol levels too much, right?"
The two grandpas discussed how to share their food. Sheng Jiu was about to turn back to the kitchen when Lin Qi entered.
Lin Qi seemed much better today.
She thought it must be because of the delicious rice bowl she had yesterday.
Yesterday, when Lin Qi ate at the restaurant, the strong aroma of crab meat was distracting.
Therefore, while she thought the Egg And Ham Rice Bowl was delicious, she didn't find the aroma overly exaggerated.
However, when Lin Qi returned to the break room with her food, and her teammates opened the rice bowl, at that moment...
It's no exaggeration to say that..
The aroma of the other dozen or so people's take out orders in the break room couldn't mask the fragrance of her rice bowl.
Even the aroma of the rice noodles they usually teased her about having a drop of fragrance added was overwhelmed.
Food can heal a tired body and an empty soul.
Lin Qi felt that yesterday's exhaustion had been cured by the delicious food, giving her even more energy to work like a slave at the company!
So, she decided to treat herself to another meal today.
As she pushed open the door, she was greeted by a rich aroma of the sea.
Lin Qi: ...!
Waaah, does that mean she's not worthy because she's allergic to seafood?