bookcurios Chapter 209 Barbecue, are chicken feet delicious without meat?
Chapter 209 Barbecue, are chicken feet delicious without meat?
In addition to rabbit, Yao Qingnian also prepared mutton, pork belly, chicken legs, chicken feet, and leeks. He called Lu Daqing and Lu Shuangshuang to help him skewer the meat and prepare to grill it in the evening.
"Yao Qingnian, these chicken feet have no meat. What will we eat after roasting them? Bones?" Lu Daqing couldn't help but ask when he saw the chicken feet.
"Don't underestimate these chicken feet. They are roasted and tender, and taste better than meat. And there are only a few of them. They will be gone once you eat them. Each person can have two skewers." Yao Qingnian couldn't help drooling when thinking of the taste of barbecue.
"So delicious? I'll give you my portion. I'll eat more meat, hehe." Lu Daqing expressed his disbelief. Who would eat bones when there is meat here?
"What did we agree on? Give me your share."
After skewering the meat, Yao Qingnian began to prepare the side dishes.
Chili powder is indispensable, but unfortunately Yao Qingnian only has one chili this year. Apart from the chili seeds, there is not much left for himself to eat. He will plant the chili seeds next year and have as much as he wants to eat.
So Yao Qingnian always saved food and dried some chili peppers and ground them into chili powder, which was just right for grilling.
In autumn and winter, the days are short and the nights are long. It is already getting dark at 0:00 p.m. and the autumn wind blows, bringing a hint of coolness.
Yao Qingnian started to get busy by setting up the barbecue grill and arranging the tables and chairs, preparing for the barbecue. She lit the charcoal fire skillfully, and soon it was burning red.
Yao Qingnian first put the pork belly on the grill. The pork belly was red and white with distinct textures. Under the charcoal fire, it gradually became golden and crispy, sizzling with oil. She stared at the grill intently, constantly turning the meat slices to ensure that each piece was grilled to perfection.
As the tempting aroma of the pork belly became stronger and stronger, everyone's eyes were involuntarily drawn to it. Finally, the first batch of pork belly was roasted!
Yao Qingnian brought it to the table, took out some beer, and asked Liu Shuyue to cut a plate of pears and put it on the table. There was wine, meat, and fruit.
Each person got a skewer and put it in their mouth. The crispy outer skin made a "crunch" sound when they bit it gently with their teeth, followed by the tender and juicy inside. The aroma of fat spread in the mouth, and the taste of the pickled seasoning was just right. It was moderately salty and fragrant, with a slight spicy taste, stimulating the taste buds.
"Wow, this meat is so delicious! Mom, I want more. Please roast more. One skewer is not enough to fill my teeth. Put less chili." Yinuo's mouth turned a little red from the spiciness. Children should not eat too spicy food. Others nodded.
While eating, Lu Daqing smiled and said, "I never thought that this meat could be so delicious when grilled! Huaijin's wife's cooking skills are really great! But why is my mouth a little numb and hot?"
They ate whatever was available on the battlefield, often having no food to eat next time. Going hungry was a common occurrence. Sometimes they could only go into the mountains with Huai Jin to hunt some game, light a fire, and roast it on the spot. There was no oil or salt, but it was the most delicious food they had ever eaten.
The barbecue they ate today was simply the most delicious food for them, but why was there a strange taste in their mouths?
"Uncle Daqing, this is chili pepper, it's delicious!" Yinuo introduced from the side.
"Chili?" Lu Daqing was puzzled. He had never heard of this thing, but it seemed that adding this chili did make the taste better.
"Yes! This is good stuff. I drank a large glass of water for the first time. I ate too much, and it always felt like something was missing without chili." Lu Mingchuan laughed.
"I only planted one this year. Next year, I'll plant a field with it and make hot pot for you guys."
Eating hotpot in winter is so comfortable, but unfortunately the chili is limited, so let’s wait until next year!
"What is hot pot?" It seems that Huai Jin's wife has so many ways of cooking, and they are all things I have never seen or eaten before. No wonder when they came back, they saw that Yinuo and the others not only did not lose weight but also gained a little weight. With so many delicious foods, it would be strange if they lost weight!
"You will know then."
Yao Qingnian then grilled the chicken feet.
"The chicken feet are ready! Who wants some?"
The freshly baked chicken feet exudes a mouth-watering aroma. The skin of the chicken feet is baked until golden and slightly charred. It tastes crispy at first, and then soft and chewy.
"What's so delicious about this? There's no meat at all. It's more satisfying to eat meat." Lu Daqing generously gave his share to Yao Qingnian.
"Give me a skewer." Lu Huaijin took a skewer and put it in his mouth, then ate it all. It was just as his wife said, it tasted better than meat.
"I also want!"
After a while, there was only one chicken foot left. Seeing that everyone was eating it with relish, Lu Daqing couldn't help but start to doubt and was about to pick up the last string and put it in his mouth.
Yao Qingnian stopped him, and said jokingly, "Didn't you say you would give me your share?"
"You guys are eating so deliciously, hey, let me try one."
While Yao Qingnian was not paying attention, Lu Daqing picked up the last string and put it in his mouth. He was immediately conquered by the aroma of the chicken feet.
"Hey! These chicken feet are really better than meat. Any more? Give me some more!" Lu Daqing was still not satisfied after finishing the meal. He already regretted giving his portion to Yao Qingnian.
The taste of roasted chicken feet has both the smoky aroma and the smooth texture brought by the collagen of the chicken feet themselves. It has moderate saltiness and a tempting spicy taste.
"It's gone. If you miss this opportunity, you will miss this store forever!"
Yao Qingnian asked Master Ye from Yunlai Restaurant to save these chicken feet for her. Chicken feet have no meat, and would be thrown away directly if the dish was not presented for aesthetic reasons. So Master Ye agreed, and Yao Qingnian would save the chicken feet every day and freeze them in the refrigerator. There weren't many in total.
"Oh! Such delicious food is gone before I can even taste it! Let's eat other meat!" Lu Daqing smacked his lips.
The remaining food was also baked one after another. Yao Qingnian was smelling of cooking oil, so she asked everyone to eat first.
He went into the house, locked the door, went into the space to wash up, and then came out.
After coming out, she sat next to Lu Huaijin. As she got closer, a faint fragrance emanated from her, lingering in the air.
His wife came into the room and seemed to have taken a shower. Why did she do that?
"Come on, Qingnian, you've worked hard today, let's toast you a glass!" Lu Huaijin's thoughts were interrupted, and everyone suggested toasting Yao Qingnian a glass.
"Okay! Come on! Then I wish you all a happy life, and better days!" Yao Qingnian raised his glass and drank it all.
"Huai Jin's wife can drink a lot. You and Huai Jin haven't seen each other for so many years. I suggest that you two have a drink!" Lu Daqing said from the side.
"Uncle Daqing, when are you going to get married?" Yinuo suddenly asked a soul-searching question, and Lu Daqing, who was stirring up trouble, immediately stood there in embarrassment.
"Hey! Are you teasing your uncle? I'll beat you up."
"Lululu!" Yinuo made a face.
Everyone laughed at Yinuo's appearance.
On a starry night, the aroma of barbecue wafts in the breeze. Looking up, the stars are densely packed, like a dazzling galaxy, contrasting with the fireworks on the ground...