Food: Taking the twins to kindergarten to be chefs

Rice candy is not just a simple snack, it is also a sweet symbol that carries the childhood memories of countless people and a warm mark deep in time.

With the meticulous craftsmanship of craftsmen, rice candy has won the love of people of all ages with its unique flavor that is crispy, delicious, sweet and tempting.

Today, Huang Jun brought two kinds of particularly delicious popcorn.

One is corn popcorn that is golden in color and exudes an attractive luster, and the other is rice popcorn that is as white as snow, delicate and soft.

Corn popcorn!

He prepared it specially for the children as a snack after lunch.

Judging from the satisfied look on the kid’s face and his reluctance to leave…

This corn popcorn has captured their hearts deeply.

Ah!
Even the teachers who usually complain about being fat and wanting to lose weight couldn't resist its charm and ate a lot of it!

Just at this moment...

A series of crisp "crackling" sounds were heard in the operation room. It was the kitchen staff enjoying the popcorn he had carefully made!
Aunt Lin said with an intoxicated look on her face: "Oh, this homemade popcorn is so delicious! The more you eat it, the more delicious it tastes. I can't stop eating it at all..."

Qian Guoxiang nodded and agreed, "Indeed, its aroma is unique, and it is completely different from the popcorn produced on the assembly line on the market. Those popcorns are completely inferior to Chef Huang's popcorn..."

Aunt Lin took over the conversation and said with emotion: "Yes, the popcorn on the market often has an unnatural industrial saccharin taste, but the one made by Chef Huang retains the purest fragrance of corn, and the sweetness is also well controlled. Even if you eat too much, you won't feel sick at all!"

Although Liu Suyu on the side said nothing, the approval in his eyes was evident.

It’s not that she doesn’t want to say it, but instead of spending that time on it, she might as well eat a few more popcorns!
Moreover.

She had already expressed her praise to Huang Jun alone just now, so there was no need to repeat it again.

She casually picked up a handful of rice popcorn and put it gracefully into her mouth. With a crisp "crunch" sound, a sense of satisfaction arose spontaneously. Her eyes narrowed slightly, and a look of unexpected surprise blossomed on her face.

Cool!

This popcorn is so crispy!

This sudden delicious surprise also quietly ignited her endless longing and expectation for the glutinous rice candy that Huang Jun was about to make.

It must be delicious too!

"Yeah, this popcorn tastes really good too, everyone can try it."

The words have not yet been spoken!

Qian Guoxiang and the other two responded quickly as if they had heard a call, and reached out to grab the popcorn. After tasting it, their faces showed the same expressions of surprise and joy as always.

Aunt Lin chewed the popcorn and said, "This popcorn is so delicious. It reminds me of the taste when I was a child, but it seems to have something more, making it even more delicious!"

Before Qian Guoxiang had completely swallowed the popcorn in his mouth, he nodded in agreement impatiently: "Yes, yes, this simple taste can always evoke the purest happiness in my heart. I remember when I was a child, whenever the popcorn master came to the village, every household would take a bowl of rice or corn and go to the master to make some popcorn. Then we squatted in front of the stall, eagerly waiting for the moment when the popcorn came out of the oven. Thinking about that feeling now, it feels so good!"

Aunt Li was also lost in deep memories after hearing this, and said softly: "Yes, the simple happiness of eating popcorn when I was a child is still so warm and nostalgic when I think about it now!"

Huang Jun listened to the chewing sounds and exclamations coming from all around him, and looked at Qian Guoxiang and the others, and couldn't help feeling proud.

Look!

Even the kitchen staff who are usually picky about food were completely conquered by his popcorn and rice popcorn. They were all immersed in this delicious taste and couldn't extricate themselves!

This is not only a recognition of his popcorn making skills, but also the best proof of his handmade delicacies.

Liu Suyu gently brushed off the crumbs on her hands and looked at Huang Jun eagerly, with anticipation glittering in her eyes: "Chef Huang, shall we start making rice candy now?"

Huang Jun smiled and nodded in response: "Yes, the rice krispies are ready. The next step is to use them to make delicious rice krispie candies as a small reward for the children who bravely got vaccinated. Of course, you will also have a share."

As he spoke, he prepared to start the sugar-making process.

When it comes to boiling sugar, there are a lot of tricks involved, which are mainly divided into two techniques: boiling in water and boiling in oil.

The water boiling method!

The operation is simple and easy to use, and even beginners can master it easily. However, the finished product may be slightly inferior in color, not crystal clear enough, and the taste is also light, lacking a bit of richness.

The oil-boiling method is undoubtedly a delicate art of extreme control of heat!

It tests the skills and concentration of the sugar maker, requiring the operator to not only accurately grasp the subtle changes in the heat, but also to maintain a high degree of vigilance and concentration throughout the process.

Because in this sweet contest, any moment of negligence may turn the originally sweet syrup into bitter caramel in an instant, and all efforts will be wasted.

But it is this challenge that creates the unique charm of oil-boiled syrup - the color is bright and attractive, and the taste is dense and silky.

Of course, for Huang Jun, who has intermediate cooking skills, controlling the heat is just a basic skill and is not a problem at all.

It has already been integrated into the bone marrow.

He calmly placed a large iron pot on the fire, then poured an appropriate amount of cooking oil and granulated sugar into the pot.

Liu Suyu thought for a moment, and said with a gentle smile: "Chef Huang, since we all have a share, please make more rice candy!"

"Why, you want to stock up and eat it slowly later?"

"That's not the case. I just wanted to have it as a snack while watching TV series at night!"

"Hmm? Are you sure you want to do this?"

Huang Jun's face flashed with surprise, and then he continued in a joking tone: "At night, you sit in front of the screen with rice candy in your hand. Aren't you afraid that the sweet burden will quietly turn into unnecessary 'happiness'?"

What you mean is, aren’t you afraid of gaining weight?

Liu Suyu crossed one arm over her chest and held her fair chin with the other hand. Her eyes moved to Huang Jun's profile, and the corner of her mouth curled up with a confident and slightly playful little arrogance: "Don't worry about this, Chef Huang. I was born with a physique that "can't gain weight". With delicious food in front of me, I can enjoy it without worry."

Upon hearing this, Huang Jun couldn't help but turn his head and look Liu Suyu up and down carefully, with a hint of surprise and curiosity in his eyes.

Saying.

It is really puzzling that she can enjoy delicious food so freely and still maintain such a graceful figure.

Then, a thought flashed through his mind: Could this be the legendary 'flesh that is long to the ground, with natural curves'? No wonder it looks so... well, magnificent, with a protruding front and a curved back, with a unique charm.

Aunt Li and Aunt Lin both looked at Liu Suyu with envy. Her figure was simply the model that women dreamed of.

Not to mention her enviable physique that allows her to remain fat even when eaten. She is simply the standard of a "winner in life" and is truly enviable.

"Well, since you're so confident, I'll do more so you can enjoy yourself tonight."

As Huang Jun spoke, he picked up a bamboo spoon and stirred leisurely in the pot. The white sugar gradually lost its granularity in the hot oil and turned into a delicate syrup, exuding an enticing sweet aroma that filled the air.

"Wow, it smells so good..."

Liu Suyu slightly opened her red lips, her nostrils moved slightly, and she was intoxicated by the sweet breath.

The same goes for Aunt Li and the others!
With the slight turn of Huang Jun's wrist, the white sugar in the pot has completely transformed into a light and attractive yellow.

Just when the sugar color is cooked to perfection...

Huang Jun quickly turned off the fire, poured the still warm popcorn into the pot, and then stirred it at a dizzying speed.

This process requires extremely high skills and speed. If you are not careful, the rice krispies may stick together into lumps, affecting the final taste.

As the rice popsicles roll happily in the sticky syrup, they are gradually wrapped tightly by a layer of crystal clear, thin sugar coating, as if they were wearing a layer of dazzling golden battle robe, exuding an irresistible and attractive luster.

I have to say, Huang Jun's skills are just like performing acrobatics, so smooth that it's dazzling...

Liu Suyu, Aunt Lin and Aunt Li could not help but stare in amazement, and at the same time they hoped that the rice candy would be ready soon.

Qian Guoxiang was also watching from the side, muttering to himself: It’s good to be young, this speed is so fast!
However, he was not idle either. He quickly helped to place the bamboo boxes of rice candy on the workbench one by one, ready to respond to Huang Jun's "work".

"Thank you very much, Assistant Chef Qian, you really helped a lot."

Huang Jun skillfully stirred the rice candy in the pot and expressed his sincere gratitude to Qian Guoxiang for his assistance.

Then, he carefully poured the golden rice syrup into the bamboo box one by one and spread it evenly with a shovel.

He picked up the wooden rolling pin again and compacted them one by one.

Once everything is done, set it all aside and wait for it to slowly cool down and solidify into an enticing delicacy.

"Chef Huang, is this enough? Can I taste it?" Although Liu Suyu was anxious as a cat scratching her, she still tried to look calm on her face.

Huang Jun smiled and replied: "Haha, it's still early! We have to wait for it to cool down and solidify before we can cut it into pieces."

Liu Suyu said "Oh" helplessly.

……

Time passed quietly, and the sweet aroma of rice candy filled the operating room.

Huang Jun placed his hand on top of the rice candy and felt that the temperature was about right. He raised his hand, turned the mold over, and knocked it hard on the workbench. The whole piece of rice candy fell perfectly on the prepared chopping board like a shelled egg.

He picked up the god-level kitchen knife and swung it up and down. In an instant, a large piece of rice candy turned into neat, uniform, small and exquisite small cubes.

Liu Suyu and the others looked at the piles of rice krispie candies, each piece covered in golden syrup, with the rice krispie inside neatly arranged. Waves of rich aroma penetrated into their noses uncontrollably, teasing their taste buds to the limit.

Faced with such temptation, if they didn't care about their image, they would really want to take it immediately.

When everything was finally cut, Huang Jun greeted them enthusiastically: "Come on, try it and see how this rice candy tastes!"

"Of course, judging by the aroma and the appearance, the taste must be right..."

Everyone couldn't help but let go of their reserve, reached out their hands, picked up a piece, and put it into their mouths impatiently.

After chewing...

First, a crisp and pleasant "crunch" sound is heard by your ears. The outer layer is crispy, the inside is soft and glutinous, the sweetness is just right, and the mouth is fragrant, making people unable to stop, one bite after another, and indulge in it.

Aunt Lin couldn't help but sigh: "I knew this rice candy would taste good, but I didn't expect it to be so delicious!"

Aunt Li nodded repeatedly: "Yes, yes, it's crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, with a hint of sweetness, and more importantly, it's not greasy at all, it's really rare!"

"Mm, delicious. This tastes much better than the rice candies I've tried before. It's reasonable for me to have another piece!"

Before he finished speaking, Liu Suyu took another piece of rice candy from the plate without hesitation. His cold expression was gradually replaced by a warm smile as he chewed the candy, his happiness beyond words.

Seeing this, Aunt Li and others did not blame Liu Suyu for taking the candies without asking. Instead, they picked up the rice candies and started eating them again.

While they were enjoying their meal...

The children on the playground have started lining up at the teacher's signal, preparing to return to their respective classrooms, and are about to enter the "school dismissal" mode.

But there was no joy of being out of school on their faces. Instead, they looked as if they were deeply worried.

That's right.

They are still thinking about that special snack reward!

Seeing that Huang Jun had not shown up yet, they could not help but whisper anxiously:

"Why hasn't Chef Huang come yet? I've already eaten all the popcorn in my pocket. It's really delicious and I won't get tired of it at all. I really want to eat some rice candy right now. It must be delicious too. Why hasn't it been delivered yet?"

"Yes, yes, school is almost over. Why hasn't Qingqing Papa come over yet? Is it possible that the rice krispie candies are not made yet?"

"No... If it's not ready yet, we won't be able to eat today, right?"

"That shouldn't be the case. Uncle Huang the Chef always keeps his word and will definitely do what he promised. It should be soon!"

"Yes, I can smell the sweetness! It should be ready soon."

"I hope so. I wonder how many rice krispie treats I can get later?"

"..."

The children were talking to each other, their hearts full of anticipation and curiosity about the rice candy. They wished they could see Huang Jun appear in front of them with the rice candy in the next second to satisfy their desire for this sweetness.

……

"Everyone, look here... Chef Huang is here!"

A call full of surprise, like a breeze blowing by, instantly swept away the children's previous noise.

Their eyes instantly converged into a line and were all cast on Huang Jun who was slowly walking out from the kitchen threshold. To be more precise, they were deeply attracted by the plates on the cart that was slowly being pushed in front of him.

The plate undoubtedly contained the snack rewards they had been looking forward to.

At this moment, the children's noses have already caught the sweet fragrance floating in the air, which makes them very excited, and their little faces are filled with unconcealable joy.

You know, at this innocent age, sweets have an irresistible charm for them.

Fortunately, they have a precious opportunity to change their teeth during their carefree childhood, and can enjoy the joy of sweets without having to suffer from toothache too early.

otherwise.

I'm afraid it will be like "sweets are good for a while, but toothache makes you cry"...

Liu Ruihan waved his hands happily and asked, "Dad, are the rice candies ready?"

Qingqing and Weiwei couldn't hold back their curiosity and asked almost at the same time: "Yes, Dad, are the snacks on the cart our rewards?"

Although the other children did not speak directly, their eager eyes had already silently conveyed their inner excitement and anticipation.

Huang Jun smiled and nodded in response: "Yes, the rice candies prepared for everyone are placed on the plate. As a snack reward for today, each child can get five pieces!"

"yeah--"

The children immediately burst into cheers of joy, and some even began to count on their fingers seriously, trying to see how many five pieces there were.

Huang Jun continued: "Teachers, please come over and help distribute the rice candies to everyone."

"okay!"

The teachers came over and distributed rice krispie candies to the children one by one.

The children held their shares tightly, the sweet aroma of the rice candy lingering around their noses, making them excited to say that in order to get another such reward, they would bravely not cry or make a fuss even if they had to get another injection.

This innocent oath made the teachers present laugh out loud.

If doctors Yao Ruobing and Chu Yilin knew the children's wishes, they would rush here with vaccines as quickly as possible.

such a pity…

Currently, no children in Doraimi Kindergarten need to be vaccinated.

At this moment, Yuanyuan stared at the rice candy in her hand. Her throat slid unconsciously. Finally, she couldn't resist the temptation and gently picked up a piece and put it into her mouth.

With a crisp "crack" sound, a corner of the rice candy shattered in her mouth, and the crispy texture and sweet taste instantly bloomed on the tip of her tongue.

Delicious!

Yuanyuan's eyes curved into crescents in surprise and she waved her hands excitedly: "Wow! This rice candy is really delicious!"

She couldn't wait to take another bite, and the pleasant "crunch" sound rang in her ears again, like a cheerful note jumping in the air.

This scene, like a domino effect, quickly infected the children around.

This time.

How could they bear it?
So...

They all picked up the rice candy in their hands and started eating it eagerly.

For a moment, the playground was filled with the sound of "clicking" one after another.

The teachers stood aside, looking at the little ones who were immersed in the delicious food. They exchanged helpless looks with each other, shook their heads helplessly, but their faces were filled with gentle smiles.

Yes, how can these innocent children resist such tempting rice candy?
Not to mention them, even the teachers themselves couldn't help but be attracted by the rich and sweet aroma.

Ah!
Greedy!

Let's eat one first...

Mm, it’s delicious!
At this moment, the boundary between teachers and students was quietly melted by the delicious rice candy, and they were immersed in this simple and pure happiness together... (End of this chapter)