enjoyebooks Chapter 478 - 439: Egg Whites Crafted Like Works of Art
Chapter 478 - 439: Egg Whites Crafted Like Works of Art
Liu Suyu saw that Liang Yinqiu and Yang Yuxi were already on board her "pirate ship"...
Ah, spit!
No!
They were "in the same boat, hand in hand," becoming fate-linked partners.
With this.
The stone hanging in her heart could finally be completely put down.
With her relaxed mood...
Liu Suyu naturally wanted to immediately join them to enjoy the taste of these spiced eggs.
She smiled and said, "Then I’ll try one too..."
With that, she elegantly scooped up a spiced egg, held it in her hand, and skillfully peeled the shell.
As the egg shell and membrane separated perfectly, a gentle peel revealed the smooth, slightly patterned white beneath.
This scene made Yang Yuxi, who was struggling in "combat" with her egg shell, gaze with envy. A bit playfully whiny, she half-jokingly complained, "Su Yu, with such great shell-peeling skills, why didn’t you help poor me first?"
Thinking back to the days with her parents, every time they had boiled eggs or shelled foods, her dad would patiently peel the shells for her, and all she had to do was enjoy.
Therefore.
This pampering made her clumsy at peeling eggshells...
Oh!
This is the consequence of excessive pampering...
Liang Yinqiu smiled without speaking.
After all, her situation was quite similar to Yang Yuxi’s...
At home, her husband pampered her so much that she didn’t have to peel eggshells either, making the two of them a true pair in this respect.
However, her practical skills were a bit better than Yang Yuxi’s.
She was quicker!
Upon hearing Yang Yuxi’s complaint, Liu Suyu threw her an exaggerated eye-roll and joked, "Do it yourself, and you’ll reap the benefits. You need to learn to peel eggshells yourself to truly enjoy the fun of life."
Yang Yuxi: "...(﹂_﹂)..."
It made so much sense that she was left speechless...
She suddenly blinked, a sly sparkle in her eyes, teasingly turned the tables on Liu Suyu: "Su Yu, come on, admit it, haven’t you already secretly eaten several spiced eggs?"
A gentle denial swept over Liu Suyu’s cool, moon-like face. She shook her head subtly, an intricate smile tugging at her lips whispering, "I haven’t, I’m not, don’t talk nonsense," as she defended herself, "No way, don’t wrongly accuse me, this is my first one, alright..."
Yang Yuxi continued to press, "You spoke so intriguingly just now, making me believe these spiced eggs must taste amazing—isn’t that because you’ve already tried them?"
"I was just casually saying..." Liu Suyu feigned grievance, "Hmph, here I am so considerately fetching you spiced eggs and you suspect me."
Yang Yuxi suppressed a laugh, teasing, "Su Yu, are you sure this was a considerate act, not just trying to pull Director Liang and me into the water with you?"
Liu Suyu: "(*ﾟｪﾟ*||)"
Life is already hard enough, some truths are better left unsaid!
Liang Yinqiu quietly observed the interaction between the two, amused, unable to hold back from interjecting, "Alright, alright, with the food in front of you, don’t you have enough to eat to stop your arguing? The spiced eggs will get cold."
She spoke as she finished peeling her egg, looking at the smooth, shiny "braised egg," feeling an indescribable satisfaction: "Honestly, this peeled spiced egg, with its delicate texture and pattern, looks like a piece of natural art, too beautiful to eat."
The fine lines on the egg whites, akin to meticulously crafted designs, seem so natural and harmonious, all thanks to Huang Jun’s perfectly controlled strength during the tapping.
"Mm, indeed, it’s practically an artwork!"
Yang Yuxi nodded in agreement, then picked up her own freshly peeled spiced egg, and compared it closely with Liang Yinqiu’s, eyes sparkling with surprise and admiration, "Look, the patterns on these two eggs are each unique, like two different worlds, completely distinct!"
Liang Yinqiu took a careful look.
You never know until you see it...
Indeed, there is a difference; the textures are all unique.
Compared to Liu Suyu’s, each has its own charm — truly marvelous.
"They do appear different! Mine has interlaced textures, much like a serene mountain forest; yours is broad and far-reaching, resembling the morning sky." Liang Yinqiu couldn’t help but praise, "I didn’t expect Chef Huang to be so adept at painting with egg whites..."
Yang Yuxi agreed, "Yes, such artistic egg white painting can only be found here with Chef Huang!"
Liu Suyu nodded in agreement, "It’s surprising how in such a short time, it could be pickled to such an effect. If it ferments till tomorrow, I bet the patterns will be even prettier, and the flavor more rich."
Yang Yuxi continued, "Yes, the longer it’s pickled, the richer the flavor of the spiced eggs. But even now, with this appearance and aroma, it’s already more appealing and fragrant than the spiced eggs sold in the market, it’s quite appetizing just to look at..."
No sooner had she finished speaking.
She took a big bite, and the deliciousness of the spiced egg instantly burst in her mouth.
The egg white part maintained the original tenderness and smoothness of the egg, and occasionally one could catch the subtle fragrance of the spiced seasoning seeping through, like morning dew delicately adorning white satin, neither too ostentatious nor too subtle, yet bringing a sense of joy.
This imperfect infiltration allowed the egg white to retain its original flavor while adding a sense of complexity.
And the yolk!
Even though it hadn’t been fully permeated by the thick marinade, it still held onto its natural fluffiness and softness, melting at the slightest touch, with a hint of sweetness that intertwined with the salty aroma of the egg white, creating a unique and harmonious taste.
The entire spiced egg, neither too salty nor bland, was like a melody unfolding gently. Although it hadn’t reached a climax, every note struck the heart, making one unable to stop, eagerly anticipating a more enchanting flavor once it was fully infused.
Even if it wasn’t perfect yet, this spiced egg was already irresistible...
As the aroma of the last bite of spiced egg slowly dissipated in their mouths, the faces of all three were filled with satisfied smiles.
Liu Suyu gently wiped the crumbs from the corner of her mouth and remarked, "Although the yolk lacks a bit of flavor, it tastes quite good overall!"
"Yes, this semi-finished product tastes great. It’s hard to imagine how delicious it will be after soaking overnight!" Yang Yuxi appeared expectant, already envisioning the more flavorful spiced egg of tomorrow.
Liang Yinqiu smiled and nodded, "Indeed, if it marinates a bit longer, allowing the spiced flavor to penetrate deeper into the yolk, they will certainly become more perfect. But, as it is, it’s already satisfying enough."
"Director Liang, one is not enough to satisfy us. Can we have another?" Liu Suyu asked with a laugh.
Yang Yuxi nodded and playfully said to Liang Yinqiu, "Yes, Aunt Liang, one spiced egg really doesn’t satisfy us. How about we all have another one?"
Hmm.
If one isn’t enough...
Then.
Have another one!
Liang Yinqiu smiled and lightly shook her head, but knowing Huang Jun always made extra, it shouldn’t be a problem; plus, she completely understood the feeling, so she said indulgently, "Alright, since everyone likes them so much, let’s have another one. But remember, even good things should be enjoyed in moderation, lest there won’t be enough for tomorrow!"
With that, she walked over to the crockpots, picked up three spiced eggs, and placed them on a plate, "Come, come, take them yourselves!"
"Thank you, Director Liang, you’re so kind!"
Liu Suyu and Yang Yuxi thanked her and each picked up a spiced egg, eagerly peeling off the shell, once again reveling in the wonderful and delicate flavor of the spiced egg...
For a moment...
The entire kitchen was filled only with the sound of their chewing and occasional murmurs of satisfaction.
As time passed...
The deliciousness of the spiced egg was gradually savored, but the sense of satisfaction lingered on.
Liang Yinqiu looked at the time and suddenly realized, "Oh no, it’s getting late; my family is still waiting for my meal!"
Indeed!
She suddenly remembered the two hungry mouths at home, waiting for her to bring food back to satisfy them, and she added, "Well, today’s spiced eggs should end here. We must leave ourselves something to look forward to for tomorrow, right?"
"Yes, yes, it’s getting late; we should head back too." Liu Suyu and Yang Yuxi nodded in agreement, "Director Liang, let’s leave together!"
Originally, Liang Yinqiu wanted to take advantage of their departure to secretly grab a couple more "spiced eggs" to take home for her husband and daughter to taste, but upon hearing this, her little plan was foiled.
To prevent Liu Suyu and Yang Yuxi from wanting to take some out as well, Liang Yinqiu could only obediently follow them out of the kitchen, then with fond memories of the spiced eggs and anticipation for tomorrow, headed home...