Abandoned the Immortal Cultivator, returned to his hometown to farm and sing

Chapter 1208, 1197. The Forgotten Wife Bun
The steamed bun in Xiang Boming's hand was filled with assorted fillings.

The buns weren't big, about the size of a child's fist, even smaller than the buns sold in the bun shops you can find everywhere.

But the filling is bigger than those.

A truly thin-skinned, generously filled treat.

You can feel it when you pick it up.

This made Xiang Boming, who loves eating steamed bun skins, feel slightly disappointed.

However, that was what I was thinking before I took the bite.

Take a bite of the bun, and all regrets will disappear.

The filling of the buns contains bok choy, the tenderest kind, still glistening with morning dew. It was picked as the sun was just rising in the distance, finely chopped, but not too finely, to retain its crispness and sweetness.

These sweet bok choy are wrapped in another kind of sweetness, a glutinous fruity aroma. It's not fruit, it's more like dried fruit... no, not dried fruit yet, it's fresh, freshly picked ginkgo nuts, also known as silver apricots.

Steam until cooked, mash, and mix into the filling, in small balls.

It's intertwined with the crispness of wood ear mushrooms and the delicate fragrance of bamboo shoots.

There's another type that comes in small pieces, slightly saltier and more flavorful than the filling, with a chewy texture and the taste of dried tofu.

There are also some that are just as supple, even more so, a little slippery, a little bouncy, with a very unique, distinct, and prominent aroma, made from diced shiitake mushrooms.

And most uniquely, it has a completely different texture from other fillings. It's also made of small cubes, but it's crispy and fragrant fried pork cracklings.

Finally, the rich aroma of crushed sesame seeds finishes the meal.

With so many ingredients mixed into the filling, it should logically feel dry.

Or, to prevent it from drying out, you might add a lot of oil, which would then make it greasy.

However, this steamed bun does not have either of the above two problems.

Not only is it not dry, but it is also tender and juicy; it is not greasy at all, but rather refreshing and mellow.

The bountiful flavors of autumn abound.

One bite and you'll find it's a perfect balance of salty and sweet, with a wonderful aroma.

The thin, soft dough contrasts with the rich, juicy filling. When you bite into the dough, the aroma of the soup and filling bursts in your mouth.

Each bite offers a unique texture of different ingredients, like opening a blind box, making you want to keep eating and eating.

Who made the filling? So many ingredients wrapped in one bun result in different textures, flavors, and most importantly, different cooking times.

They were all wrapped in a bun and steamed together, and yet they were all cooked to perfection—neither raw nor overcooked.

The filling preparation skills are amazing!

That was terrifying!

This skill in preparing fillings shouldn't be found in breakfast; it should be in a top-tier restaurant as a pastry... Oh right, Jiweilou is a top-tier restaurant.

That's no problem.
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A steamed bun is not very big to begin with, and it can be finished in just a few bites.

The lingering fragrance after eating made my mouth water.

But I couldn't bear to wash it away with a sip of wonton soup.

Fortunately, my girlfriend is smart; she bought a plate of steamed buns, a full four of them.

You can keep eating.

Thinking about my girlfriend.

Xiang Boming remembered that someone seemed to have shaken his arm just now.

"Holy crap!" Xiang Boming suddenly realized.

I secretly turned my head to take a look.

I saw two big eyes, wide open.

His expression... his expression was quite funny.

She was furious that her boyfriend was ignoring her and only focused on eating steamed buns.

As I chewed, the more I chewed, the more fragrant it became, and I couldn't help but smile.

It tilts up, then down, then tilts up again, then down again.

It was particularly funny.

Unaware of what was happening, Liang Yue saw Xiang Boming finally finish his steamed bun and turn around, asking in a low voice, "Was the steamed bun delicious?"

His mouth emitted a strong radish flavor. "Delicious, delicious," Xiang Boming said nervously.

I can't help but be nervous, I'm afraid I'll burst out laughing.

He quickly held the steamed bun in front of Liang Yue to cover it up, saying, "It's a mixed filling, and it's especially delicious."

Liang Yue swallowed the food in her mouth with difficulty, grabbed a steamed bun angrily, and muttered under her breath, "I want to see how delicious it is, so delicious that you forget your girlfriend. Forget-your-wife bun, huh?"

The speaker meant no harm, but the listener... was delighted, chuckling to themselves with snot bubbles practically bubbling from their nose.

"Silly." Liang Yue pouted and pushed the plate of radish cake in front of her towards Xiang Boming.

Xiang Boming grinned foolishly, picked up a piece, stuffed it into his mouth, and took a bite.

Click~~
"Fuck!"

This is the simplest Cantonese-style pan-fried radish cake.

Because Liang Yue and Xiang Boming are from Shenzhen, which is in Guangdong.

There are many shops selling radish cake downstairs; I'm used to eating it.

That's why Liang Yue took one.

Radish cake is made by shredding white radish and stir-frying it until it's a little dry.

Sausage, cured pork, ham, or one or more of these, finely diced and stir-fried until the oil is released.

Chop shiitake mushrooms and dried shrimp and stir-fry until fragrant.

Add some light soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and pepper to taste.

Then mix rice flour with water to make a paste, add the previous ingredients, and steam until cooked.

It can be eaten once it's steamed.

You can also cut it into small pieces and fry it again, just like in the plate in front of you.

The fried radish cake is crispy on the outside, but still soft and chewy on the inside.

But how can this white radish in my hand taste so sweet!

The subtle spiciness of the radish was not masked, but there was no strange radish taste.

The aroma of the preserved meat cubes is just so wonderful!
The combination of fresh and savory flavors is amazing; it's neither oily nor dry—how can it be so perfect!
And another thing, the aroma of rice noodles and the freshness of dried shrimp—why are they all so rich and intense?!

Each ingredient has a distinct flavor, and each ingredient is like a towering mountain peak, with distinct layers.

Since they are all mountain peaks, there is no abruptness; together they form a mountain range.

The towering peaks, stretching endlessly, explode in your mouth, stimulating your taste buds.

Cool!
If "Forget-Wife Buns" rely on the skill of preparing the filling, which combines many ingredients and blends them together, and on a seasoning technique that is terrifyingly ingenious...

This radish cake relies entirely on extremely high-quality ingredients to create its extraordinary flavor.

That's just as scary, okay?

Oh, and this bowl in front of me, which I haven't been able to bring myself to eat yet, is a feast for the eyes, nose, and palate—chicken soup wontons made with the sacrifice of twenty old hens.

If all those dozens are like this...

You never see any of these things normally, but here you see so many.

What kind of gods are they?!

do not care!
forget about it!
You earn money with every bite you eat.

Xiang Boming devoured the radish cake in a few bites, with a steamed bun in one hand and a spoon in the other.

He shoved his cheeks open and stuffed it into his mouth.

So much happiness!
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While we were eating, the chubby girl came running over again, panting heavily as she ran.

"Yueyue, the crispy beef patties are ready! Do you want some? Oh dear, didn't I tell you to use my card? Why did you go and buy them yourselves?"

Liang Yue, who was also engrossed in eating, immediately looked up upon hearing this and exclaimed, "I want some!"

The chubby girl ran over and shouted that it must be delicious! We'll worry about the money later!

Liang Yue and the chubby girl rushed to the breakfast counter.

Then she came running back in a flurry, bringing with her a fragrant breeze.

He was holding two golden beef patties...

(End of this chapter)