After the divorce, he took care of his child and sold fried rice; his ex-wife was filled with regret

[Ding! Congratulations, host, you have successfully recruited your first employee!]

[This employee has been detected to have extremely high loyalty potential!]

[The system is currently being updated...]

Lin Fan put down his water glass and raised an eyebrow slightly.

The reward was triggered so quickly? It seems the system is quite satisfied with employee Su Xiaoxiao.

Immediately afterwards, the translucent blue light screen slowly unfolded before his eyes, and an icon that was originally gray now lit up with golden light.

[Congratulations, host! You have successfully unlocked the "God-Level Gourmet Roulette" feature!]

Each draw costs 200000 (real-world currency). The prize pool includes: top-tier recipes, rare ingredient seeds, special kitchen utensils, and mysterious items.

Lin Fan glanced at the lottery button in the lower right corner, and his lips twitched involuntarily.

Current balance: 230000

"Two hundred thousand per time?"

Lin Fan rubbed his temples, feeling a pang of pain. "System, what's the difference between this and robbery? You're going to wipe me out in one go?"

The system remained aloof and silent, but the glittering gold "lottery" button kept tempting him.

"Alright, you can't catch a wolf without risking your cub."

"lottery!"

Lin Fan pressed the button on a whim.

"Splash—"

The wheel spun rapidly, the golden pointer sweeping across a dazzling array of prize slots.

[God-level Buddha Jumps Over the Wall (Fragment)]...swiped past.

The legendary kitchen utensil, the Eternal Spirit Knife, has also been swiped past.

[Top-tier Wagyu cattle breeding technology]... It hasn't stopped yet.

Lin Fan held his breath and stared intently at the pointer.

Finally, the wheel slowed down, the pointer glided slowly over several big prizes, and finally stopped on a pink square.

[Ding! Congratulations, host! You have obtained the recipe for Lotus Flower Pastry!]

[Ingredient Requirements: Top-grade lotus petals, special ghee, and system-supplied red bean paste.]

[Additional Note: Shaped like a lotus flower, with clearly defined layers, it is crisp, sweet, and has a unique flavor. It's not only a visual feast but also an ultimate enjoyment for the taste buds.]

[Ding! The following ingredients have been unlocked: [Nine-Grade Fragrant Lotus Juice], [Special Creamy Ghee], [Premium Red Bean Paste], and [Snow Mountain Spring Water]! The host can retrieve them from the system inventory at any time!]

Immediately afterwards, a wealth of cooking techniques for lotus flower pastries flooded into Lin Fan's mind like a sudden enlightenment.

Lin Fan suddenly opened his eyes and looked at the information flashing on the semi-transparent screen. The feeling of pain he had felt for spending 200,000 yuan was instantly replaced by a surge of joy.

"Lotus flower pastry? That's delicious!"

As a chef, he naturally knew the value of this dessert.

"Rising from the mud unsullied," lotus flower pastry is a famous traditional Han Chinese snack and a frequent guest at banquets.

It resembles a lotus flower in shape, with clearly defined layers, making it beautiful to look at and deliciously crisp and sweet to eat.

But in this fast-paced era that values ​​efficiency, there are fewer and fewer chefs who are willing to calm down and spend time "opening the puff pastry" and "stacking the pastry," and finally use low-temperature slow frying to make it "bloom" perfectly.

Everyone is using machines and semi-finished products to fool diners.

"Perfect timing! Su Xiaoxiao is coming to work tomorrow, so we should add a visually appealing dessert to the shop. This lotus flower pastry is irresistible to both little girls and female customers."

Lin Fan's mind stirred.

"System, retrieve one set of ingredients for making lotus flower pastries!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a faint light flashed on the metal countertop in the kitchen.

Several antique-style porcelain jars and jade dishes appeared out of nowhere.

Lin Fan stepped forward and examined them one by one.

The first jade dish contained a tiny bit of pink liquid, which was the juice of the Nine-Grade Fragrant Lotus.

Lin Fan leaned closer and took a sniff; a pure and elegant lotus fragrance, seemingly capable of cleansing the soul, wafted into his nostrils.

The second white porcelain jar was more than half full of [special ghee].

This ghee is as white as snow, as delicate as fine mutton fat jade, and exudes a rich and pure milky aroma and the unique mellowness of animal fat.

The third celadon bowl is filled to the brim with premium red bean paste.

Its color is deep red like agate, its texture is as dense as silk, and its surface has a faint sheen of oil, which is obviously due to the process of being roasted and processed.

"Great ingredients!"

Lin Fan couldn't help but admire, his gaze instantly becoming focused.

For a chef, top-quality ingredients are like a peerless sword, capable of igniting all their creative desires.

"start!"

Lin Fan washed his hands and tied on an apron.

The most challenging part of making lotus flower pastries is "puff pastry making".

He took the high-gluten flour and low-gluten flour provided by the system and mixed them in a precise ratio.

Next, divide the flour in half.

The first step is to make "water-oil skin".

Lin Fan added appropriate amounts of [specially made ghee], sugar, and [Nine-Grade Fragrant Lotus Juice] to the flour, and finally slowly poured in [snow mountain spring water].

The cool, sweet spring water enhances the wheat aroma of the flour and keeps the dough at a low temperature during kneading, preventing the oils from melting too early.

He kneaded and slapped the dough repeatedly on the cutting board until the surface became extremely smooth and turned a delicate, tender pink color. When he pulled it apart, he could see a thin film. Only then did he wrap it in plastic wrap and set it aside to rise.

The second step is to make "dry oil pastry".

This part is simpler, using only low-gluten flour and a large amount of [special shortening].

Lin Fan used the heel of his palm to rub the dough thoroughly until the flour and oil were completely combined, turning it into a smooth and delicate white dough.

Next, Lin Fan flattened the risen pink water-oil dough, like wrapping a bun, and completely wrapped the white dry oil pastry inside, pinching the opening tightly.

He picked up the rolling pin, his movements gentle yet skillful.

"Slap! Slap!"

Roll it out long, then fold it into three layers. Roll it out again, then fold it again...

This process is called "folding the dough". Each time it is folded, the internal layers of the dough increase exponentially.

With the system's culinary expertise, Lin Fan's movements were so fast they left afterimages, and his control over the force was exquisite.

Even though the pastry was rolled out as thin as a cicada's wing, there was not a trace of "mixed pastry" or "leaking pastry".

Finally, the dough was rolled into a large, thin sheet of uniform thickness.

Lin Fan picked up a round mold and pressed out round pastry blanks on the thin sheet with a "click-click-click" sound.

"Fill it with filling."

He scooped out a spoonful of premium red bean paste and rolled it into a small, round ball.

Place the red bean paste ball in the center of the pastry dough, tighten your thumb and forefinger, and slowly push it upwards until it is completely sealed, then roll it into a small pink ball.

Next comes the step that gives this dough its soul—carving.

Lin Fan picked up a sharp knife and held his breath.

The blade tip made a precise and ruthless cut at the top of the pink sphere.

"One cut."

"Two cuts."

"Three cuts."

As the blade gradually took on a "米" (rice) shape, the top of the sphere was divided into six equal parts.

The recipe for lotus flower pastry is very clear.

The carving depth is strict and extremely particular; it must be deep enough to see the red bean paste at the bottom, but the bottom of the pastry must not be cut through, otherwise it will fall apart when it goes into the pot.