Chapter 353: The Number One Soup in the World!
"Uwah—! This aroma is truly incredible!"
(´﹃｀)
Jashin-chan was instantly captivated by this rich and domineering aroma, unconsciously swallowing her saliva.
She revealed a drooling expression: "Just smelling this aroma, I can imagine what kind of deliciousness my tongue will taste... I'm almost drooling!"
"Such an alluring aroma...!"
Yurine closed her eyes, lifted her face slightly, and took a deep breath, a suspicious blush appearing on her fair face.
She placed her hand on her chest, clenched her fist lightly, her face full of intoxication: "This smell... just smelling it makes one unable to help but be intoxicated!"
"I really want to feast on it!"
Lucoa put her hands behind her back, looked at the wine jar, and said with great anticipation: "I feel like this soup goes very well with rice!"
Even Pekola couldn't help but speak up—
"Want to eat."
"..."
"We still have to wait a little longer."
Ryohei listened to Jashin-chan, Yurine, and the others talking one after another, the corners of his mouth lifting slightly as he replied with a smile.
Then he picked up the Shaoxing wine jar and filtered out the second broth.
Compared to the first broth, the color of the second broth was lighter and clearer, but the aroma was stronger.
Ryohei smelled this rich and enticing aroma. First, he seasoned it with oyster sauce, soy sauce, and salt. Then he asked Pekola to use ice magic to freeze the second broth slightly to remove the surface layer of oil and reduce the greasiness.
After that—
It was time to simmer ingredients like abalone and sea cucumber for a second time.
Finally, in the order of "morel mushrooms, skirt of shark fin, fish maw, tendon, abalone, dried scallops (yaozhu), dried scallops (ganbei), sea cucumber, shark fin, dried shiitake mushrooms, pigeon eggs," he arranged the ingredients into specific containers one by one, then poured the seasoned second broth over them—
Buddha Jumps Over the Wall was complete!
"..."
While Ryohei was proceeding with the final cooking steps, the neighbors were also drawn out by the aroma of Buddha Jumps Over the Wall.
Their area belonged to a wealthy district, and everyone lived affluently, but they couldn't withstand the overly enticing aroma of Buddha Jumps Over the Wall—
It was a very rich, complex aroma!
Mellow, rich meaty fragrance intertwined with the salty-fresh scent of seafood, wrapped with the complex faint fragrance of mountain delicacies, and a wisp of light wine aroma... all flavors blended into one!
It drilled into people's noses like threads, permeating every inch of their senses, hooking out the most primitive craving deep in their souls!
"Ugh—! I can't stand it! This aroma is too tempting! What is the Culinary Sage making?"
Some neighbors unconsciously gathered at the entrance of Ryohei's villa, looking through the black smart courtyard gate into the brightly lit villa with faces full of craving.
"It's my first time smelling such an alluring aroma... I'm getting dizzy from the smell! (´﹃｀)"
"I really want a taste!"
"Eh? Is it here? Truly incredible! My house is half a street away and I can still smell it!"
"By the way... can we ask to buy a portion as neighbors?"
As the voice fell, the scene was instantly silent for a moment. Everyone looked at each other.
Then—
A housewife stepped forward and pressed the doorbell...
"..."
Ding dong—!
In the kitchen, Ryohei, who was simmering ingredients for the second time in front of the stove, heard the doorbell and was slightly stunned. Then he saw Lucoa beside him holding her full bosom and saying:
"Some neighbors are at the door, wanting to buy Buddha Jumps Over the Wall."
"Uh..."
Ryohei looked at her in surprise and said casually: "Someone go help me politely decline."
This Buddha Jumps Over the Wall was made specially for Pekola; he never thought of selling it—and this precedent couldn't be set. Otherwise, if he cooked at home in the future and people came to buy, what would that be!
"I'll go." Yurine actively took on the task.
"Okay."
Ryohei nodded and watched her leave.
"..."
By the time Yurine returned to the kitchen, the Buddha Jumps Over the Wall was ready.
Ryohei casually mixed a dipping sauce—
Preparing to use the ingredients from the second broth to dip and eat, adding a side dish.
At this time, the rice was also cooked. The group served themselves rice and sat down at the dining table.
"Let's eat."
Without nonsense, Ryohei picked up his spoon and invited everyone to start.
After speaking, he couldn't wait to scoop up a spoonful of clear, golden soup, said "Itadakimasu," and put it into his mouth.
Everyone else also coincidentally drank a mouthful of soup first...
"Mmm—!"
As the warm soup touched the tip of her tongue, Yurine's reddish-brown beautiful eyes widened abruptly.
What she felt first was not the taste, but an extreme smoothness and mellowness. Before she could savor it carefully, a surging complex savory aroma exploded in her mouth like a bomb!
Yurine's mind went blank for a moment, then she involuntarily immersed herself in the deliciousness of the soup...
"This soup... is so delicious! So savory!"
Beside her, Jashin-chan looked down at the soup tureen containing Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, her face full of amazement, the lines on her face softening unconsciously.
With this one mouthful of soup, she tasted the deliciousness of over a dozen ingredients!
The flavor of each ingredient was clearly discernible, each having its own merits, yet perfectly blended, ultimately forming a very impactful complex deliciousness!
Jashin-chan felt her consciousness was about to be carried away by this deliciousness!
"Extremely delicious!"
On the other side, Lucoa sighed lightly with satisfaction. Four simple words, yet they said it all!
She tasted another mouthful, feeling more and more that this "Number One Soup in the World" lived up to its name!
Overall, it was savory, rich, mellow but not greasy—both in taste and texture, it far exceeded her expectations!
"..."
The group ate happily.
The soup of Buddha Jumps Over the Wall was extremely delicious, and the ingredients were not lacking in the slightest—every ingredient was soaked in the unified mellow meaty fragrance, yet adhered to its own original flavor.
Eating it, it was fragrant but not greasy, the texture soft, tender, and moist, and even more wonderful was the flavor within flavor!
Layers of progressive savory aroma blossomed on the tip of the tongue one after another, bringing the ultimate taste bud enjoyment!
Pekola ate in big mouthfuls, eating very satisfyingly!
Those grown in the soil, flying in the sky, running on the ground, swimming in the sea... various ingredients entered her mouth one by one!
Complex flavors and textures wove a flowing feast between her lips and teeth!
Pekola ate selflessly, suddenly feeling a weight in her embrace, as if something had been added.
She looked down—
An azure blue planet was quietly suspended in her embrace, emitting a gentle and mysterious halo...
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