Chapter 146 Delicious Pork Trotter Rice

Chapter 146 Delicious Pork Trotter Rice

"This..." Wang Zhiqiang's eyes widened, unable to utter a single word. He mechanically shoved another large mouthful into his mouth, this time deliberately adding extra sauce and rice.

My goodness! The sauce was rich and creamy, the salty aroma of soy sauce perfectly blended with the fragrance of star anise, cinnamon, and other spices, with just the right amount of spiciness and a subtle hint of sweetness—a truly astonishingly complex flavor profile. The sauce had completely permeated the rice, giving each grain a life of its own. The aroma, the stickiness, the freshness, the sweetness, the spiciness—all these flavors intertwined in my mouth, creating an explosion of intoxicating taste sensations.

Wang Zhiqiang disregarded his image, shoveling large mouthfuls of rice into his mouth, stuffing pig's feet, rice, and sauce into his mouth together. The collagen in the pig's feet stretched in his mouth, mixing with the spicy aroma of the rice and sauce, making every bite an ultimate enjoyment. Especially the pieces of meat with tendons and membranes, which were chewy yet not too tough, with the collagen slowly released during chewing, filling his entire mouth with a rich meaty flavor.

"This is so delicious!" Wang Zhiqiang exclaimed indistinctly, his mouth smeared with sauce. He was usually the most picky eater, but now he didn't care about his image at all, stuffing large mouthfuls of food into his mouth.

Xiao Wang and Xiao Sui exchanged a smile, then lowered their heads to continue enjoying their food.

Wang Zhiqiang quickly devoured all the remaining pork trotters and rice in the box, not even leaving a drop of sauce at the bottom. He mixed it with the rice and ate it all. He licked his lips contentedly, leaned back in his chair, and patted his round belly, looking utterly incredulous.

"That proprietress..." he murmured, "If she opened a restaurant, it would definitely be a hit!"

Xiao Wang immediately chimed in, "Exactly! Fifty yuan a serving, it's such a great deal!"

Xiao Sui also nodded, a rare occurrence, in agreement.

Seeing the two guys who usually clashed sitting together harmoniously, both completely satisfied with the braised pork trotters rice, Wang Zhiqiang couldn't help but burst into laughter: "Alright, you two behaved well today, no fighting. Order from here again! This place!"

"Long live Brother Wang!" Xiao Wang cheered, then patted his round belly.

Wang Zhiqiang leaned back in his chair, savoring the wonderful taste experience he had just had. He thought to himself: This proprietress's cooking skills are amazing. If we could work together long-term, maybe... He narrowed his eyes, and some new plans were already forming in his mind.

Lin Xiaoman pushed open the barbecue stall's large

When Lin Xiaoman arrived, Su Yingxue was bent over, busy at the charcoal stove. The evening breeze, carrying the aroma of cumin and chili, gently lifted a corner of her apron. Lin Xiaoman stared at the silver key that was faintly visible in Su Yingxue's apron pocket, and suddenly stopped in her tracks.

"Where did you get this key...?" Lin Xiaoman's eyes widened, her voice involuntarily rising, "?"

Su Yingxue didn't look up, skillfully flipping the meat skewers on the metal skewers, a speck of ash clinging to the tip of her nose from the charcoal fire. "Xiao Wang just ordered takeout," she said, picking up a slice of marbled beef with tweezers and neatly arranging it on the skewer. "They said it was delicious, and they gave me the key to the back of the little house to deliver the takeout."

"No way!" Lin Xiaoman rushed in front of her, bracing herself on the barbecue grill, almost knocking over a bottle of seasoning. She stared at the key as if it were some rare treasure. "I've been trying for ages, I still don't even know which way the main entrance of that building opens! And you, suddenly you even have a key to the back door?"

Su Yingxue finally looked up, a faint smile playing on her lips. "No problem." She flipped the arranged beef skewers over, the fat sizzling on the charcoal grill and releasing an enticing aroma. "They said the boxed meals were delicious, and they even gave me the key for delivery."

Lin Xiaoman was so shocked she couldn't speak. After a long pause, she managed to stammer, "I think you're more suited to infiltration than I am."

“That’s right.” Su Yingxue waved her hand casually and took out a large block of fresh butter from the freezer. The butter was a beautiful golden color, firm yet with just the right amount of softness. She cut the butter into even small pieces, each one just the right size to be skewered on a metal skewer.

Lin Xiaoman's gaze, however, was already drawn to the beef skewers on the grill. The beef was an enticing dark brown, slightly charred on the surface, with the fat slowly seeping out under the high temperature of the charcoal fire, forming a glistening film. Su Yingxue sprinkled on a handful of her secret spices—a recipe she never showed to anyone. Red chili powder and brown cumin powder evenly coated the surface of the skewers, instantly intensifying the aroma.

With a "ding," Su Yingxue picked up the grilled beef skewers and placed them on a plate lined with a clean towel. Lin Xiaoman eagerly picked up a skewer; the beef was still glistening with juices, and the moment she bit into it, the charred exterior and tender interior created a perfect contrast. The natural sweetness of the beef was fully brought out by the charcoal grilling, mixed with the spiciness of chili and the aroma of cumin, making every bite irresistible.

"Wow!" Lin Xiaoman's eyes immediately lit up. "This is so delicious! It's even better than last time!"

Su Yingxue raised an eyebrow smugly, then turned to the side to prepare to grill the butter. She skewered the cut pieces of butter onto special iron skewers—these skewers were thicker in the middle and thinner at both ends, allowing the butter to heat evenly. The moment the butter pieces touched the charcoal fire, the transparent fat began to slowly melt, flowing gently along the texture of the butter, forming a golden-brown crispy crust under the high temperature of the charcoal fire.

"Watch closely." Su Yingxue gently brushed a thin layer of honey onto the surface of the butter with a small brush, then sprinkled it with finely crushed sesame seeds and a pinch of salt. As the temperature rose, small bubbles gradually rose on the surface of the butter, making a soft "pop" sound when they burst, releasing an intoxicating milky aroma.

Lin Xiaoman unconsciously swallowed. When Su Yingxue picked up the grilled butter, its golden-brown crust glittered under the light, and it was decorated with black sesame seeds and white salt grains, making it look both tempting and exquisite.

"Try this." Su Yingxue handed a skewer of grilled butter to Lin Xiaoman.

Lin Xiaoman carefully took a bite. The crispy outer shell cracked open with a "crack" the moment her teeth touched it, and the melted butter inside immediately gushed out, mingling with the sweet aroma of honey and the fragrance of sesame, bursting with a rich milky flavor in her mouth. The rich flavor of the butter itself was completely preserved, yet the charcoal grilling added a touch of smokiness, creating a salty-sweet interplay and an amazingly complex and layered taste.

"My God!" Lin Xiaoman's eyes widened even more. "This butter...it's absolutely amazing! Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and bursting with milky aroma!"