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Chapter 72: The Best Meal of My Life
Chapter 72: The Best Meal of My Life
In the kitchen, Deng Shirong was preparing the final dish for the evening—stir-fried shredded pork stomach.
While he was mixing the sauce, he explained to his eldest daughter, "Stir-fried shredded pork stomach is a dish that requires precise control of the heat. It must be cooked over high heat and then quickly removed from the pan. If the heat is too high for too long, the pork will become tough and unpalatable, no matter how good the flavor is.
So, we need to prepare the sauce first. The sauce mainly consists of oyster sauce, mixed with a little water, and then add an appropriate amount of soy sauce and a small amount of sugar. If the shredded pork stomach is not too much, you don't need to add extra salt. If the soy sauce doesn't provide enough flavor, you can add a little more salt. Mix it well and set it aside.
Additionally, prepare a small cup of rice wine, and cut the ginger and green onions into thin strips and segments."
After hearing this, Deng Yunzhen couldn't help but ask, "Dad, don't we need to marinate the pork stomach first?"
Deng Shirong replied, "If the heat isn't strong enough, you would need to marinate it to prevent it from becoming tough and hard to chew. But with our wood-fired stove, the heat is more than sufficient. So, there's no need to marinate it. We can directly stir-fry it over high heat, and the texture will be very crisp."
Deng Yunzhen nodded in agreement. Seeing that her father had washed the pan, she asked, "Dad, should I start with a high flame now?"
Deng Shirong said, "Not yet. Start with a medium flame to stir-fry the ginger strips. When you're ready to add the pork stomach, then you can increase the heat."
Deng Yunzhen responded with an "Oh" and adjusted the flame according to her father's instructions.
Once the pan was hot, Deng Shirong added a ladle of pork fat and let it melt. He then added the ginger strips and slowly stir-fried them until they softened. He then instructed, "Now, increase the heat!"
Deng Yunzhen quickly added a large handful of highly flammable straw to the stove, and the flame immediately intensified. After adding two more handfuls, the entire large pan began to smoke.
Seeing that the heat was just right, Deng Shirong picked up the bowl of shredded pork stomach and poured it into the pan. As he stirred, he explained, "With the heat just right, we pour in the shredded pork stomach and stir it a couple of times. Then, pour the small cup of rice wine around the edge of the pan."
As he spoke, he performed the actions himself. The rice wine sizzled as it hit the hot pan, releasing a fragrant aroma that blended with the pork stomach.
"After pouring the rice wine, stir it a couple more times. Then, pour in the pre-mixed sauce along the edge of the pan, stir quickly to mix it evenly, and finally, add the chopped green onions. Stir a few more times, and it's ready to serve!" Deng Shirong said as he transferred the stir-fried pork stomach to a bowl.
From the moment the pork stomach was added to the pan to when it was served, the entire process took less than twenty seconds, leaving Deng Yunzhen in awe.
Deng Shirong scooped a ladle of water from the water jar and poured it into the pan, smiling at his stunned eldest daughter. "All done. Take it out to the dining area, and let's get ready to eat!"
Deng Yunzhen came back to her senses and hurriedly carried the two bowls of stir-fried pork stomach, which looked incredibly appetizing, to the courtyard. As she walked, she marveled at the gap between her own cooking skills and her father's, determined to continue learning.
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Today was Deng Shirong's first birthday since his rebirth. Although he didn't plan a grand celebration, the house usually had about twenty people for meals. This time, he invited Deng Yunkun and the seven others who helped clear the orchard, the team leader Deng Yunjun, his business partner Deng YunGui, his apprentice Deng Changbiao, the father-son duo of Deng Changfu, the father-son duo of Deng Changwang, Deng Yunjin (Deng Changmei's father), and Guan Yongying, who had previously helped with the work. In total, there were over forty people.
Fortunately, the carpenter had already crafted the tables and benches in time.
Deng Shirong knew that his family was a large one, and the number of people eating at his home would definitely be numerous. Therefore, he had the carpenter build a long table that was 6 meters long and 1.5 meters wide. With a little squeezing, it could easily accommodate forty to fifty people.
When the guests saw the long table laden with mouthwatering dishes, they were all thoroughly impressed.
The feast was truly magnificent!
The main dishes included fried bee larvae, stir-fried pig liver, stir-fried shredded pig stomach, stir-fried pig heart, stir-fried pork kidney, yellow stir-fried pork, braised pork, sweet and sour pork, dry pot frog, dry pot eel, spicy snails, braised carp, yellow stir-fried pig intestine, boiled chicken, boiled duck, and boiled blood sausage. These were complemented by fried peanuts and a variety of vegetable dishes, along with a large pot of pig lung soup. Such a lavish spread would befit a wedding banquet, let alone a birthday celebration.
Seeing all the beautifully presented dishes, Deng Yunjun genuinely praised, "Uncle Nine, your cooking skills are truly exceptional! Even the chefs at Shuangwang State-Owned Restaurant couldn't do better!"
Deng YunGui also chimed in, "That's right, Uncle Nine's skills are unparalleled. We're all in for a treat tonight!"
Deng Shirong smiled and said, "Let's skip the formalities. Everyone, please sit down and enjoy the meal before the food gets cold!"
Deng YunGui raised his wine bowl. "Uncle Nine, let's toast to your birthday and wish you a long life!"
Seeing Deng YunGui take the lead, the rest of the villagers also raised their wine bowls. "Uncle Nine/Grandpa Nine/Ancestor Nine, we wish you a happy birthday and a long life!"
Relatives and children also raised their wine bowls to bless Deng Shirong.
Deng Shirong's face lit up with a smile as he raised his wine bowl. "Thank you all for your kind wishes. Please enjoy the food and drinks, and let's make sure no one goes home sober tonight!"
After the toast, Deng Shirong took the lead, and everyone began to eat. Without exception, they were all captivated by the feast!
"Good heavens, fried bee larvae are truly delicious. I've finally gotten to taste them!"
"This shredded pig stomach is amazing. How can it be so crisp and flavorful?"
"The yellow stir-fried pig intestine is the best. I'll have to drink three bowls of wine just for this dish."
"This pig liver is so tender..."
"This braised pork is heavenly..."
Everyone swore that this was the best meal they had ever had. Every dish on the table was incredibly delicious, and even the simple yellow stir-fried pork was more fragrant than anything they had cooked at home.
What impressed everyone the most was how Deng Shirong had transformed the less desirable parts of the pig into exquisite delicacies. Ordinarily, these parts would be considered secondary to pork, but tonight, this grand feast had completely changed their perception of them.
Not only were there plenty of meat dishes, but there was also an ample supply of rice wine.
As the meal progressed, more than half of the guests, including the birthday celebrant Deng Shirong, were well into their cups.
(End of Chapter)
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