Chapter 302: Jelly? Dessert? Who are you going to kill?
When he saw Brother Jiang Ember again, Green's eyes obviously flashed with obvious joy and excitement.
To be honest, with Green's character, it would be unbelievable to wait for three months without taking the initiative to find Jiang Yan.
Even if Jiang Ember didn't come to him, he should have searched the world for the traces of this young chef early on.
But the reason why Green never did so was because ...... The big chief won't let it.
Yes, Grand Leader, the "Silver Candle Divine Envoy" Catherine specially issued a restraining order for Green alone, not allowing him to take the initiative to find Jiang Ash.
"This? The Great Chief? Why did you give me such a restraining order alone?"
"There's no why, you just do it anyway, you know?"
When stared at by Catherine's stern gaze, Green's usually sharp-tongued tongue was completely ineffective.
As we all know, Grimm is most afraid of the big leader, and that fear is no less than that of a mouse and a cat.
After all, it is rumored that Green was beaten up by the big leader and dragged into the night watch by the collar.
Because of this, Green can not even give face to the second seat of "Mahatma", but he does not dare to skin it in front of the big leader.
Now that the big leaders have given him a restraining order, what else can Green do?
He could only leave like a bear child who was strictly forbidden by the teacher to approach a female classmate, sulking.
On the way out, Green said secretly, "The bastard of the big leader, shouldn't you want to occupy Brother Jiang Ember alone?"
Damn, that old witch must have seen that Jiang Yan's brother was a good cook and handsome, and wanted to do something shameless to him.
As soon as he thought of the old witch doing this and that to Brother Jiang Ash, Green couldn't help but almost grit his big teeth.
But after waiting so depressed for a few months, his unexpected call really came!
Under the moonlit night, Jiang Ash's voice pierced through the distant strait and resounded directly in Green's mind.
And he immediately rushed towards this direction at a fast speed, with a scalp-tingling smile on his face.
No, calm down, calm down, I have to be calm.
In order not to scare Brother Jiang Yan, Green sat elegantly in his chair and said with a smile:
"Brother Jiang Ash, I haven't seen you for a long time, how are you doing lately?"
Although he tried to keep his tone as restrained as possible, he could still clearly hear the excitement.
Jiang Yan didn't care too much about his thoughts, and said with the same smile:
"Because I came to work in Blackwater Port recently, I suddenly thought that Brother Grimm seemed to be nearby, so I asked you to come out for a gathering, it won't bother you, right?"
"Of course not, I happen to be bored lately, so it's good to have someone to chat with."
Green took a deep breath, looked at the food box on the table, and grinned:
"And you're not just here to see my brother, you seem to have brought something delicious?"
It's not that Green is boasting, his nose has always been very good, and he can smell all kinds of ingredients from afar.
But to his surprise, the smell wafting from the box was very ...... It's so weird that I can't smell what the hell it's all about.
The smell was somewhat like seafood, with a strong umami smell, but it was completely different from ordinary fish, shrimp, crabs, or mussel shellfish, and it was not difficult to tell that it was something new that he had never tried before.
Green was absolutely confident in Brother Ginger's craftsmanship, so he couldn't wait to try the deliciousness in it.
Seeing his anxious look, Jiang Yan also smiled slightly, took the initiative to open the food box and said:
"Yes, since you have invited someone over for a gathering, you naturally have to prepare something to entertain my brother....... Come, please."
After the food box was opened, Jiang Ember took out a large plate that was slowly filled inside and placed it between the two of them.
But see
After the food on the large plate, Green showed a puzzled expression.
On the plate are a lot of semi-circular balls that are crystal clear, amber in color, and very soft and smooth at first glance.
These strange little balls do look cute, but they don't look like food, but more like some kind of gray gem or crystal.
This....... What is it? Crystal? Jewelry? Looks floppy again?
For Green, who had already tasted all the delicacies of the world, the plate of semi-circular translucent balls was sure to be something he had never seen before.
The strangest thing is that these little balls seem to be wrapped in some small roots, like some kind of slender branches.
If it hadn't been for Ginger Ember taking it out, Green would have doubted whether this thing could be eaten.
But considering Jiang Yan's extraordinary skills in making "mimic egg fried rice" before, he couldn't help but start looking forward to this little thing.
"Brother Jiang Ash, what is this? Looks like some kind of dessert?"
"Hehe, it's not a dessert, this thing has to be dipped in sauce to eat, it's a cold appetizer."
Under Green's curious gaze, Jiang Yan picked up a fork and inserted a small ball, put it in the dipping saucer next to him, dipped it, and threw it directly into his mouth.
"Hmm....... Yes, today's bamboo shoot jelly is doing very well."
He crunched his mouth as he ate with a satisfied expression, as if he was enjoying himself.
Then since Jiang Yan himself had already taken the lead in enjoying it, Green naturally had nothing to dare to eat.
So the Dark Eclipse Emperor also followed Jiang Yan's example, stuck a small ball with a fork, dipped it in the juice, and threw it whole into his mouth.
As soon as the semi-circular ball was introduced, Green's eyes widened.
What kind of bizarre taste is this? The balls are soft and smooth, very elastic, and a bite into them gives a crisp texture, like some jelly or smoothie that blooms quickly in the mouth.
When it melts, what looks like small twigs inside is more crisp when bitten, and even crunched, and it is accompanied by a sweet and sour fragrance.
The fresh aroma should come from the resin of this small root, and the appetizing sourness and slight spiciness, which comes from the sauce dipped in and eaten together, the combination of the two is seamless and the taste is wonderful.
Of course, compared to the taste, the most fascinating thing about this appetizer called "bamboo shoot jelly" is the peculiar texture.
The translucent ball wrapped on the outside is jelly bitten and slippery, and the small branches inside are even more delicate and elastic.
Even if the dish doesn't have any flavor, the bite alone is addictive enough.
"Not bad...... Yes, this cold dish is quite interesting."
After quickly eating several of them, Green stuck out his tongue and licked his bewitching lips, and said with a smile:
"It's worthy of Brother Jiang Ash, but I've never heard of this kind of vegetable called 'soil bamboo shoots, did you find it from some rare place?'
For most of the ingredients in this world, Green already knows everything about them, so he thinks that this special plant called "soil shoots" should be a secret protection that Jiang Ember didn't know where to get it.
Unexpectedly, Jiang Yan shook his head, shrugged his shoulders and said, "It's not that exaggerated, this thing is everywhere on the beach not far away."
"Huh? Everywhere on the beach? Where? If I could grow such delicious vegetables on the beach, I would have eaten them every day."
"It's true that it doesn't grow on the beach, it's more precisely under the mud and sand, and this 'bamboo shoots are not a kind of vegetable, they should be considered a type of seafood."
"Seafood? What seafood? How come I haven't heard of it."
"It's normal not to have heard of it, because the scientific name of this thing is ......'Checkered Starworm.'"
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Ay?
The moment he heard the words "checkered star worm", Green just inserted a bamboo shoot jelly and threw it into his mouth and stopped suddenly.
Although Green didn't quite know what "checkered star" meant, he wasn't stupid, and he knew what it was just by listening to the word "worm" at the end.
Wait a minute? Checkered Star Worm? Bugger? Could it be that the little thing that looks like a "tree branch" inside these bamboo shoot jelly is......
Suddenly, Green immediately used his fork to remove the crystal jelly, and really picked out a white and tender worm from it!
The body of this insect is long and cylindrical, much like a slender intestine, naked and hairless, and the outer skin forms a strange square lattice pattern, although it does not look ugly, it is definitely not good-looking.
That's right, the main ingredient that Jiang Ember used to entertain Green today was bugs, a kind of bug that grows under the beach.
The scientific name of this insect is "checkered starworm", and it is a linker of the checkered starworm genus of the family Gridded Starworm of the order Starworm.
Because of its characteristics of burrowing out at high tide and lurking in sand and mud holes at low tide, it is affectionately called "sandworm" by fishermen by the sea.
From a medical point of view, the whole worm of the sandworm can be used in medicine, which has the effect of clearing the lungs, relieving cough and strengthening the spleen, nourishing yin and reducing fire, and is a very good medicinal material.
But compared to the medical value, the most surprising thing about the sandworm is that the taste of this thing is very delicious, and it is a rare ingredient that can only be seen in the southern coastal areas.
Although it may seem strange to say that you have to eat bugs, most people may sound like they have lost their appetite.
But once you try it, you will know that the sandworm does not have the disgusting feeling of insects at all, and is more like a pig farm or goose intestine or chicken intestine with a more crisp and delicious taste.
In addition, the sandworm is rich in gum, and after boiling, the gum contained in it is integrated into the water, and after cooling, it will naturally form a jelly in the natural terrain, which is the "bamboo shoot jelly" that ginger takes out to entertain Green.
The well-made "bamboo shoot jelly" tastes free of any peculiar smell and fishiness, leaving only a luxurious bite.
Coupled with the secret seasoning prepared by ginger embers with aged vinegar, mustard, soy sauce, etc., it is the best of the best in terms of texture and taste.
Even a gourmet, Green, who eats all the delicious food in the world, quickly indulges in this new taste enjoyment.
After listening to Jiang Yan explain the origin of this "bamboo shoot jelly", Green also said in an admiring tone:
"I see...... Are those little bugs under the beach so special and delicious, and how did you find out that this thing can be eaten?"
"It's not like I found it, I'm just taking out the experience of my predecessors and summarizing it, how about it? Do you think this dish is okay?"
"Nonsense." Green pursed his lips, pulled the plate in front of him, inserted two bamboo shoots and dipped them in the sauce and threw them into his mouth at the same time, and said with a smile as he bitten:
"Next time, you should make more, this plate of frozen bamboo shoots is not enough for me to stuff my teeth."
For the vast majority of the inhabitants of this world, eating bugs may be difficult to accept for a while.
But where is Green sacred, he is the Dark Eclipse Emperor who has always been known for his bohemianism and yin and yang weirdness, and he has never eaten anything strange.
It's just a few insects, and as long as it's delicious, there's nothing that can't be eaten, and it's over when you eat it.
Seeing Green gobbling up the bamboo shoot jelly, Jiang Yan also smiled and said, "I didn't expect this appetizer to satisfy your appetite, there is something else next."
"Oh? What else is there? Hurry up and serve some dishes!"
"Don't worry, just go get it, just sit here and wait."
Just under Green's excited gaze, Jiang Ember turned around and came to the simple kitchen that had been prepared long ago.
He first raised the fire, and then put the prepared fresh sandworms into the steaming drawer along with the minced garlic and vermicelli to prepare a steamed dish that best highlights the quality of the ingredients.
In addition to steaming, the oil pan next to it is also churning with hot grease.
Fresh sandworms are thrown into the pot, where they are fried until crispy and crunchy.
In addition to being used to make bamboo shoot jelly, sandworms are delicious and delicious whether they are fried, stir-fried, steamed, stewed, stewed, or boiled in soup.
However, now that time is limited, Jiang Ember also casually made two more "steamed sandworms" and "fried sandworms" for Green to taste, and it didn't take too much effort to be here.
The deep-fried sandworms are crispy and fragrant, soft and tender on the inside, bringing the peculiar taste of the sandworms to the extreme.
The steamed sandworms are more tender and elastic, and they taste very delicious with minced garlic and vermicelli.
Such a delicious sandworm, coupled with some rice wine brewed by ginger ash, can make Green happy.
Hiccup...... When the table was lit up, Green burped slightly, picked up the wine glass and raised it to Jiang Ember and said:
"Yes, just like I thought before, Brother Jiang Yan, you are really a wonderful person who can bring novelty and surprise to others."
"If you like it." Looking at the clear plates on the table, Jiang Yan also smiled: "There are not enough people in this world who can cook, there must be people who can taste."
This sentence comes from Jiang Yan's sincerity, after all, Maxima also has to be accompanied by Bole, and it is not interesting for Niu to play the piano.
A person like Green, who has seen a lot of things and is very particular about cooking and food, is indeed a very good eater, and Jiang Ember is not deliberately complimenting him.
And Green was obviously happier when he heard this, but after he drank the home-brewed rice wine in the cup, he asked with a fierce gaze:
"Okay, the food has been eaten, the wine has been drunk, Brother Jiang Yan, if you have anything to say...... Like who you're going to kill."