Chapter 327: Chapter 200: Still have a piece of Giant Grouper meat? Then let’s make dumplings! Quick, I need artificial respiration! [Seeking Monthly Ticket]_4
After adding lard, adding some chicken fat will make the meat filling’s flavor richer, much better than adding Chicken Essence or Flavoring.
After stirring well again, the dumpling Filling was ready.
Once the dough had rested, Chen Meijuan began to roll out the wrappers while Lin Xu prepared to fill the dumplings.
Just at this moment, Chen Yan and Shen Baobao came over to help. To avoid criticism, they both washed their hands meticulously.
Originally, with Chen Meijuan rolling the wrappers and Lin Xu filling the dumplings, they definitely could have finished before five o’clock.
But with the counterproductive help from the two "helpful assistants," it wasn’t until six in the evening that all the dumplings were finally wrapped.
Lin Xu affectionately wiped the flour off Shen Baobao’s face, saying, "Alright, go wash your hands and get ready to eat dumplings. Do you want sour soup or dry mix? If you want sour soup, I’ll start preparing the Chili Vinegar now."
"Sour soup, sour soup! Last time Wu Kexin said the sour soup dumplings were super delicious, I’ve been wanting to try them."
"I’ll have sour soup too!"
"Me too, me as well!"
"..."
With everyone wanting sour soup dumplings, Lin Xu hurriedly prepared some Chili Vinegar and let it cool, ready to be added to the dumpling broth later.
After the Chili Vinegar was ready, Lin Xu sliced some Potato Strips, washed them twice with clean water to remove the starch, then blanched them in boiling water before cooling them again in cold water.
He then drained the Potato Strips and placed them in a basin, seasoning them with Light Soy Sauce, fragrant vinegar, salt, and other condiments. He then sprinkled a small handful of dried chili sections on top and splashed hot oil over them. This created a dish of hot-oil-dressed Potato Strips, perfect to accompany the dumplings.
Apart from the Potato Strips, Lin Xu also made dishes like garlic butterfly shrimp, cold bitter chicory salad, sweet and sour cucumber strips, and refreshing radish strips.
By the time Chen Meijuan had finished cooking the dumplings, these side dishes were also ready.
Following the steps his master had used last time to make sour soup dumplings for Wu Kexin and Panda, he added dried shrimp, purple laver, Chili Vinegar, and dumpling broth to the bowls, then ladled the cooked dumplings into them.
A serving of sour soup Giant Grouper and shepherd’s purse dumplings was ready.
After being brought to the dining table, Han Shuzhen, who had been eagerly awaiting, and the two "helpful assistants"—who had mostly been a hindrance—gathered around, ready to dig in.
"Wow, this smells delicious!"
"The side dishes are well made too. I can’t believe you steamed a serving of shrimp in such a short time."
"These Potato Strips look quite unique; I’ll have to eat several helpings."
While the three of them were murmuring to each other, Shen Guofu, who had been playing billiards with Lin Hongqi in the gym on the basement floor, also came over.
"Brother Lin, let’s have a few more drinks tonight, eh? On a day of great celebration like today, it’s not right to drink just once."
His in-law’s words also stoked Lin Hongqi’s craving for alcohol. "Dumplings with liquor," Lin Hongqi declared, "the more you drink, the more you enjoy! Let’s have some then."
People who like to drink always find a multitude of reasons to drink, but Lin Xu, who didn’t enjoy alcohol, took a seat next to Shen Baobao and his sister-in-law, preparing to drink fruit juice instead.
"Oh my, these dumplings are so flavorful!"
"Indeed, they’re super tasty!"
"I thought one small bowl would be enough, but now it looks like I need two!"
"There are plenty of dumplings. I’ll cook more for you once you finish."
"The side dishes are also delicious; they’re the perfect complement to the dumplings."
The Giant Grouper meat was inherently very flavorful. Encased within the dumplings, this richness couldn’t dissipate, making the taste even more intense.
Moreover, with lard added when preparing the Filling, the savory umami and fragrant aroma blended, creating an irresistible combination that made everyone want to eat more and more; they simply couldn’t stop.
After the dumplings were eaten, the housekeeper came to clean up.
Shen Baobao pulled Lin Xu along, using "watching a movie" as an excuse to head down to the home theater.
As soon as they entered, this girl immediately wrapped her arms around Lin Xu’s neck, exclaiming, "Quick, Baobao needs artificial respiration!"
Lin Xu was speechless.
You think I’m a breathing machine, huh?
He silently grumbled to himself, then leaned in for a kiss...
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It seems rare for anyone to be willing to use Dragon meat for making dumplings, but the taste must be really amazing... This Chapter is 5,950 characters long. Brothers, I’m asking for your Monthly Tickets!