novelraw Chapter 364 - 337: Searched High and Low, Found With No Effort (Part 2)
Chapter 364 - 337: Searched High and Low, Found With No Effort (Part 2)
Once everything was ready, he placed the steamer over boiling water to steam for about 15 minutes.
While waiting for the rice to steam, Huang Jun did not remain idle; he began preparing the crispy fritters.
"Chop chop chop~"
With the crisp sound of the knife, he halved the fritters and sliced them into even pieces.
Next, he heated the pan with oil, waiting for the oil temperature to reach sixty percent hot.
Once the oil was hot enough, he quickly added the sliced fritter pieces.
As soon as the fritters hit the oil...
The fritter pieces were immediately enveloped by the hot oil, emitting a "sizzle" sound.
The timing for frying the crispy fritters is crucial; it shouldn’t be too long, otherwise, they will turn dark and taste bitter.
After about a minute...
The fritter pieces started to become more golden and crispy, with a tempting hue on their surface.
He quickly took out the fritters, placing them onto kitchen paper to absorb the excess oil.
The fried crispy fritters are crunchy on the outside and crumble with a light touch, releasing an enticing aroma.
He set them aside for later use.
Next, he put the skillet on the stove and preheated it over medium heat.
As the flames danced beneath the stove, the skillet bottom gradually warmed up, and he poured in an appropriate amount of vegetable oil, the temperature of which subtly rose, wafting a faint scent.
He placed each plump sausage into the skillet one by one.
As soon as the sausages touched the hot oil, they instantly sizzled.
Using a spatula, he gently pressed down, causing the surface of the sausages to gradually tighten, with fat slowly seeping out under the heat, showing a tempting golden color and slightly crispy edges.
Meanwhile.
He picked up three eggs and lightly tapped them against the side of the skillet, cracking the shells.
Quickly, he used his thumb to peel open the eggshell...
The clear egg whites and sunny yolks flowed into the skillet like a gentle stream, quickly mingling with the hot oil, solidifying rapidly with slightly curled edges forming a golden crust, while the egg yolk inside remained fluid.
As the frying continued...
The sausages in the skillet each turned more enticing shades, their surfaces forming a beautiful caramel color, while the eggs turned golden and enticing, the smells of meat and eggs wafting through the kitchen.
"Daddy, is it time to eat?" Qingqing was drawn by the enticing aroma and ran over swiftly, curiously peeking into the kitchen.
Weiwei followed closely, her small nose keenly sniffing the air’s aroma, her little tongue unconsciously licking her lips: "Daddy, are the purple rice balls ready?"
"Almost done, once we wrap them they can be eaten."
Huang Jun glanced at the two little ones, seeing them gaze eagerly, looking like little gourmands.
Smiling, he picked up the fried sausages, placed them in a small bowl, and handed it to them: "Here, taste the sausages Daddy made, see how they taste."
"Daddy, you eat first~"
Though Qingqing and Weiwei were drooling, they didn’t immediately dig in but invited Huang Jun to share with them.
Even though there were plenty of fried sausages in the kitchen, facing the little ones’ goodwill, Huang Jun did not refuse; he picked up chopsticks and took half the sausage to taste...
The sausage had a crunchy outer skin, tender meat inside, juices flowed, leaving a fragrant flavor throughout the mouth.
Delicious!
Perhaps sharing is more joyful; seeing him enjoying the sausages heartily, the little ones felt happier than if eating themselves.
"You should eat quickly!"
Huang Jun reminded them, then lifted the steamer lid.
Instantly.
Steaming hot vapor accompanied by the aroma of purple rice washed over them, enveloping the entire kitchen in rich fragrance.
When the steam dissipated, Huang Jun looked down...
Seeing the rice loose, distinct grains, presenting a vibrant and luminous purple color, both tempting and healthy-looking.
He spread cling film on the board.
Scooped the steamed purple rice out and spread it evenly on the cling film.
Gently pressed it with the rice scoop to form an even layer.
On the purple rice layer, he evenly sprinkled some shredded meat, fried sausage, fried eggs, crispy fritters, and salted duck egg yolks, garnishing with lettuce shreds to make the color and texture more abundant.
Of course.
Side dish choices can be customized according to personal preferences.
He squeezed salad dressing and ketchup on top.
Then lifted the cling film corners carefully, wrapping the purple rice balls into a perfect cylindrical shape.
He gently pressed them to ensure the rice balls were firm while keeping the grains intact.
Finally.
He halved the wrapped purple rice balls, neatly placing them on a plate.
Each semi-circular rice ball retained the tightness and fullness of the purple rice, with clearly visible grains, maintaining their unique purple hue.
The rice ball’s cross-section was neat and smooth, the layered fillings inside: shredded meat, fried sausage, fried egg, crispy fritters, and salted duck egg yolks were vividly displayed, with the purple rice color contrasting with the colors of the fillings, making the entire rice ball look very enticing.
"Ta-da... Purple rice balls are ready..."
He spoke as he brought them to the table, distributing them to the little ones.
The little ones, receiving them, couldn’t wait to take a bite.
The flavorful and juicy fried sausages, lettuce, and fried eggs seemed to burst open in their mouths.
Delicious!
The little ones even forgot to sip the milk Daddy handed them!
"Daddy made it!" Qingqing exclaimed with a full mouth, suddenly recalling Daddy’s advice from last night, quickly swallowing the rice ball before continuing: "Daddy’s purple rice balls are just too delicious!"
"Daddy is the best chef, of course, everything he makes is delicious!" Weiwei said excitedly, unaware of the rice at the corners of her mouth.
"Eat more if you like it, there’s plenty!"
While gently wiping the rice residue from Weiwei’s mouth with a tissue, Huang Jun himself picked up a purple rice ball and took a bite...
The purple rice had a full and elastic texture; as if you could hear the grains gently bouncing in your mouth, this sound mingled with its soft sweetness and slight glutinous aroma, causing him to involuntarily close his eyes, savoring it deeply.
Meanwhile.
The salty aroma of shredded meat, the fried sausage’s charred scent, the tenderness of the fried egg, the savory flavor of the salted duck egg yolk, and the crisp freshness of lettuce collided in his mouth, offering a rich and layered taste experience.
As the crispy fritters gently crumbled in his mouth, emitting a crisp "crack," it not only enhanced the crunchy texture but added an enticing aroma to the whole rice ball.
The addition of salad dressing and ketchup infused the purple rice balls with a refreshing sweet and sour taste.
The sweet and sour flavors of these sauces skillfully counterbalanced the oiliness of other ingredients, making the entire rice ball’s texture more balanced, refreshing, and tasty.
Huang Jun’s taste buds immediately awoke, immersing himself in the feast.
If it’s delicious!
Naturally, eat a little more!