owlsbooks Chapter 583 Preparation time before the dinner (4)
Chapter 583 Preparation time before the dinner (4)
Not long after, some ship girls from Donghuang's Pinghai Ninghai and Baiying who were familiar with Yang Sikang and others also came to the island.
Of course, they include Craven, McCall, as well as Towns and Cassin, who Yang Sikang once helped them.
However, Zhenhai Yixian hasn't come yet, and Enterprise and Cleveland are still busy with work and will have to wait a while before they can come over in time.
Yang Sikang had expected this, but Ninghai took the initiative to come to the kitchen and wanted to help. This was something he didn't expect.
"We come to your dinner every time, but we never do anything in return. It's a little inappropriate. If possible, can I help?"
Ning Hai asked tentatively.
Yang Sikang could see that she was probably unprepared in advance, and her words were obviously what she had just thought of, but he did not expose her.
Anyway, Ning Hai's skills are guaranteed, so there is nothing wrong with asking her to help.
"Of course. There happens to be a lot of Donghuang dishes today, so I might want to ask your opinions."
Yang Sikang smiled, and soon Minneapolis walked in.
"Commander, are you looking for me?"
"Yes, are you free now?"
Minneapolis looked back, then nodded to Yang Sikang:
"No problem, what are your plans, Commander?"
Yang Sikang smiled and pointed at Ning Hai:
"If you are free, I want you to take Ning Hai to find some fresh ingredients. Whatever you need depends on Ning Hai's needs. But the person here who knows the best about what ingredients are on the island now is you. You can only introduce these. You know best.”
"Eh?!"
Minneapolis was a little surprised.
As a ship girl who likes hunting, although it sounds a bit strange, the most active place on this island is indeed Minneapolis.
In fact, it’s okay to let other people in, but other people may not know where all the traps in Minneapolis are.
Minneapolis traps appear in tricky places and come in many varieties.
If you want to stay safe, going into the mountains with Minneapolis is your best option.
Moreover, the goats, chickens, ducks, etc. on the island are all directly raised. Only Minneapolis knows best where they are currently active and where there are wild vegetables.
But Minneapolis has a small problem. She doesn't like to let others know where her hunting places and traps are, especially since Ning Hai is still an outsider.
"Okay, I will compensate you later. Ning Hai's craftsmanship is very good. You take her to find suitable ingredients. When she comes back, we will have more food for the dinner."
"Oh, if you say so, Commander... Miss Ning Hai, come with me."
Ning Hai watched Yang Sikang's exchange with Minneapolis in surprise and confusion. When Minneapolis asked her to follow him, she realized and asked Yang Sikang uncertainly:
"Commander Yang, you mean, um, there are ingredients on this island?"
"Yes."
Yang Sikang smiled and said:
"There are goats, chickens, ducks, etc., but it's a pity that we didn't find any wild boars. They can't escape if they are left alone on this island. It just so happens that the large forest has no other use, so just scatter some seeds and raise some animals. Well."
"And there are dishes?!"
Ning Hai's voice suddenly rose, as if something in his body suddenly awakened, and he couldn't help but become excited.
There are vegetables and livestock, what does this mean?
You can farm here! !
Ning Hai couldn't wait to follow Minneapolis into the mountains, and even forgot Ping Hai at the square.
At this time, Ping Hai was not idle either. She saw the feather shuttlecock being played by the ship girls here, so she showed off her skills, and then became Ping Hai's teacher in the crowd's pursuit.
Eldridge sat in the empty space next to Yang Sikang in the kitchen. She liked to ask the commander for a hug or to be lifted up. However, the flash of lightning on her body from time to time really caught people off guard. Yang Sikang I just played with her for ten minutes and was clicked six times in a row.
My whole body was numb.
In desperation, he could only put Eldridge on the table next to the stove, otherwise his hands would be shaking when he turned over the pot later.
After taking care of the dishes that require long periods of stewing or steaming, Yang Sikang began to arrange the subsequent highlights.
In fact, the so-called highlights are some of the more exquisite-looking traditional Donghuang dishes, such as the eight-treasure gourd duck that appeared at a dinner to welcome new companions a long time ago.
Deboning a whole duck but not breaking the skin is a technical job.
But Yang Sikang had already done it proficiently, and it was not difficult - and then he cut up three ducks in a row.
Being shocked a bit by Eldridge...
Fortunately, the fourth duck started to complete successfully. As for the first three, it can only be dealt with in other ways.
Not long after, a satisfied Ning Hai returned to the kitchen with a large amount of fresh ingredients and a mind full of shock.
As soon as she entered the kitchen, she smelled the various rich aromas intertwined, so her curiosity prompted her to ask.
As a result, Yang Sikang introduced her directly.
A large pot is filled with familiar Donghuang-style small pots. Take it out and open the lid to see that the golden rich soup, visible large abalone, ham, etc. are squeezed together to give off an attractive aroma. fragrance.
It is made by putting chicken, duck, pig's feet, spine, ham and other meat ingredients in a pot and simmering them for several hours, but only the broth is taken.
Add pumpkin puree to the soup stock to turn it golden, then add fish maw, abalone, sea cucumber, scallops, quail eggs, shrimp, flower mushrooms, king oyster mushrooms and ham into the soup, add Huadiao wine and simmer for a few more Hours count as success.
As for now, it has been packed into small containers, and then placed in a steamer over low heat to maintain the temperature without getting cold.
Of course Ning Hai knows this dish. After all, it is well-known in Donghuang: Buddha Jumps Over the Wall.
Ning Hai swallowed his saliva.
It's one thing to know this dish, but it's another thing to have tried it.
"Commander Yang...are you so extravagant this time?"
Yang Sikang's welcome dinner has never been shabby in the past, but the dishes every time were relatively ordinary.
At least it won't be too exaggerated in terms of cost.
But this Buddha jumps over the wall is different.
Not to mention how much it costs to import things like Huadiao wine here, the fish maw inside is very expensive.
"It's okay, it's not expensive."
Yang Sikang smiled and said:
"There's no shortage of sea cucumbers, abalones, etc. They usually bring back some big mackerel when they play. I make fish maw and Huadiao wine myself, so it only costs the cost."
"Eh?"
Ning Hai looked at Yang Sikang in surprise.
"I built a special factory, which not only sells fish maw and wine, but also makes some sausages, bacon and ham. However, I am a bit poor at making ham, and a lot of it spoiled in a year, which is a pity."
"This, this is it."
Ning Hai suppressed the shock in his heart and looked at the fragrant Buddha jumping over the wall again in surprise.
But Yang Sikang has already put that cup back, and the other dishes seem to be more ordinary?