"Because I took Tangyuan out to play a few days ago and just bathed him, today's program is all about food. The interview content will be conducted while eating, and if you want to see anything in the future, feel free to leave comments in the bullet screen to let me know."
Lu Mingming curved her smiling eyes and introduced to the camera: "Today I'll be making Braised Pork Belly and Double Flavor Shrimp Pot. Since there are quite a few people, I've also prepared a soup and a soy pudding."
Shasha cast a novel and suspicious glance at Lu Mingming. She hadn't heard of any of the dishes the other person mentioned.
In contrast, the entire bullet screen exploded.
[General Pang Hu: Finally, I can watch you cook again. I drank that shredded chicken noodle soup with water for a whole day.]
[sam: Kill! Kill! Kill! Jealousy makes me crawl from the underground pipes!]
[143: I've seen these dishes in ancient recipe books. They are dishes from ancient planets. It seems like my eyes will feast today.]
Unexpectedly, some Beastfolk recognized these dishes. Lu Mingming seized the opportunity and admitted, "Please pay close attention as I prepare these ancient planet dishes!"
Lu Mingming walked into the kitchen, put on her hat, mask, and apron, and started getting busy. The camera followed her.
On the cool marble countertop were freshly delivered king prawns and washed mushrooms, emanating a mixed scent of the ocean. She had already removed the heads and intestinal tracts of the prawns during her free time.
Lu Mingming took out a basin of batter mixed with eggs from the refrigerator and evenly coated each king prawn and mushroom piece with a layer of golden batter. Then, she set them aside.
She heated the pot, poured in a little oil, and stir-fried a small handful of chopped scallions, ginger, and garlic until fragrant. The aroma was clearly too intense for the Beastfolk. Even Shasha, who was usually the most tolerant, covered her nose and retreated, while the camera automatically moved back two meters.
[Big Tree: Is it really just talk? What is she stir-frying?]
[143: Ancient planet seasonings, used for flavor. I haven't tasted it, but I'm very curious about what it will be like.]
[Jasmine: It must be tough for you to look up star network information while cooking!]
"I'm making the base for the shrimp pot now. Have you heard an old saying? 'Fish-flavored eggplant' doesn't actually contain fish. This 'fish' doesn't refer to a fishy smell, but rather the aroma created by scallions, ginger, and garlic. However, little ones can't eat too much of this; this is something I'm making for myself."
Since Beastfolk are not suited to eating things that are too salty, this shrimp pot base, which had a stronger flavor, was made by Lu Mingming for herself. She continuously stir-fried with the spatula until cooked. Shasha, holding her nose behind Lu Mingming, secretly watched Lu Mingming's fluid movements, as if she had done it countless times. The sound of the spatula scraping the bottom of the pot was steady and forceful.
Once the base condensed into a sauce, Lu Mingming poured it into a separately prepared clay pot. As for the other side, Lu Mingming used the remaining mushrooms to make a soup and poured it in. Lu Mingming added shrimp balls and mushroom pieces to both sides. After simmering until it boiled, it was ready to be served.
Only after covering the lid did Shasha dare to step forward again to observe closely. "What's the next dish?"
Lu Mingming felt a bit hot from the steam. She wiped the fine sweat from her forehead with her wrist while her bright eyes stared at the camera, as if stars were twinkling. "The next dish is my favorite, Braised Pork Belly."
She also used pre-marinated pork belly. Lu Mingming first added a small amount of oil and rock sugar to the pot to caramelize the sugar, then poured in the pork belly and simmered it until the sauce thickened.
"This meat smells so good!" Shasha, standing beside her, exclaimed.
Lu Mingming took a sip of water to quench her thirst. "When making braised pork belly, be sure to remember to submerge the meat completely in water."
"Do you usually make these dishes for Little Tiger?" Shasha deliberately initiated a conversation.
Lu Mingming's movements didn't stop. As soon as Little Tangyuan was mentioned, a more genuine smile appeared in her eyes. "Not yet. He mostly eats baby food now. Today's dishes will also be very light for him. I've also prepared probiotics in case Tangyuan has digestive issues."
Shasha observed Lu Mingming's actions and teased with a laugh, "So that's how it is. It seems we're going to have a feast today!"
[Happy Orange Cat: Sharpening knives towards the reporter.]
[Handsome Enough to Be Chopped: Will there be a giveaway today? Save a little for me, I can eat the scraps.]
[Sheep Doesn't Like Grass: +1]
"Yes, there will be a giveaway right after the interview. I bought a lot of ingredients today, so making a few more portions should be enough." Lu Mingming's prompt agreement delighted the viewers, who began sending small gifts in the live stream. Despite being just a small interview, the popularity was slowly rising.
Lu Mingming focused on her movements. The remaining dishes were soy pudding and a soup.
The soy pudding was made from soybeans, but there were no toppings for it. Many Beastfolk settled for eating plain soy pudding. Although soy pudding naturally has a slight sweetness, more Beastfolk still found the taste too mild. On Earth, there's a debate between savory and sweet soy pudding, so Lu Mingming didn't intend to omit one and only make the other. She used the syrup from the caramelized rock sugar as a dipping sauce for sweet soy pudding, and a mixture of minced shrimp, pickled vegetables, and a little chili oil for savory soy pudding.
"This time, I've basically made two flavors. If you don't get used to one flavor, you can try the other." Lu Mingming did this also because she was worried that the little white tiger wouldn't be accustomed to strong flavors.
While Lu Mingming was preparing the last dish, a green vegetable soup, the aroma of the shrimp pot wafted out from under the lid. The spicy seasoning mixed with the fresh scent of mushrooms, intertwining and permeating the kitchen, extremely tempting. Even the cameramen in the back unconsciously straightened their bodies and took deep breaths of the fragrance.
Lu Mingming took the opportunity to lift the lid of the clay pot. The shrimp balls, coated in a layer of golden, soft shell, had puffed up into shapes like little chicken legs. The exposed shrimp meat was white and tender. The mushroom pieces, after absorbing the soup, had smooth surfaces that would release juice with just a slight pinch. The essence of the sea and the forest collided, bringing one back to nature amidst the deliciousness.
Lu Mingming picked up a shrimp ball with her chopsticks and tasted it. Upon biting into it, the savory juice burst in her mouth. Her teeth crushed the juicy meat, making it smooth to the tongue and leaving a lingering fragrance.
She hadn't tasted such satisfying spiciness in a long time, but Lu Mingming felt it wasn't perfect yet, so she closed the lid again, letting the clay pot simmer for a while longer.
[Little Rabbit Everyone Loves: I want to eat too,呜呜呜.]
[Sheep Doesn't Like Grass: My heart is broken. The winner of the giveaway later must be me.]
[sam: Dream on, it's definitely me! I've already got my money ready. I'll be the one sending the most gifts during the giveaway!]
Compared to the online viewers, Shasha, who could see but not taste, was swallowing her saliva. She felt too embarrassed to ask directly, as she would be able to eat it later anyway.
Vegetable soup is considered extremely simple among all soups. A pot of tender white and green bok choy can be boiled into a large pot of fragrant and delicious soup. However, Beastfolk don't use bok choy to make soup; they eat it raw or make salads.
By the time Lu Mingming served the last dish, Shasha was already rubbing her hands in anticipation.
The little white tiger remained curled up on the sofa, its face cold and sullen, its fluffy tail coiled around itself as if protecting itself. The little white tiger was very unhappy that the filming crew had occupied its and Lu Mingming's private time. It had been repeatedly instructed that morning to behave well, which had made it feel wronged ever since. Had it ever not behaved? Damn it. This sulkiness kept the little white tiger from entering the kitchen all day. Instead, it chose to use the smart optical computer around its neck to secretly watch Lu Mingming's interview live stream.
Lu Mingming had just finished her work and hadn't noticed the little white tiger's unusual mood. Only when she saw the little one hadn't come over did she proactively pick it up and place it on the seat. As usual, Lu Mingming first scooped a bowl of delicious food for the little one, letting it cool, and then served a bowl of plain white rice for herself and the interview team.
"Thank you, Mingming. Cooking must have been hard work." Shasha politely expressed her gratitude and, unable to restrain her appetite any longer, was the first to reach out for the shrimp pot.
The matte large clay pot contained delicious and juicy king prawn balls, combining rich and thick soup with elegant and tender ingredients. The portion of each shrimp tail was also substantial. The shrimp balls were golden on both sides, and the softened edges hinted at their tender texture upon entering the mouth. Thinking so, Shasha picked up a piece of the lightly flavored shrimp ball and put it in her mouth. A sweet freshness exploded directly in her mouth, crisp and not greasy. The mellow fragrance of the batter sauce combined with the chewy shrimp meat, and the lingering flavorful soup filled her mouth and chest. Her eyes lit up. Before coming, Shasha had some doubts about Lu Mingming's abilities, but this satisfying taste immediately dispelled her doubts! Having worked as an official reporter for so long, Shasha dared to say she was half a gourmet. In her opinion, Lu Mingming's skills were sufficient to even qualify for an intermediate childcare practitioner.
The first dish had given her such a big surprise that Shasha didn't dare to underestimate the second dish, but she hesitated for a moment. Although the braised pork belly was tender and had a caramelized, honey-colored sauce covering the entire white porcelain plate, making her stomach rumble, the pork belly was layered with fat and lean meat. Shasha had always disliked eating fatty meat, partly because she found it greasy and partly because she feared gaining weight. For her on-screen appearance requirements, she hadn't eaten fatty meat for a long time. Finally, Shasha gritted her teeth, dipped a piece of braised pork belly in the sauce, and ate it with a mouthful of rice.
Wait, it wasn't greasy at all! The braised pork belly was soft and delicate, melting in the mouth and instantly opening up all her taste buds. The soft rice grains were plump, and paired with the caramel-colored sauce, each grain glistened with a honey-like sheen. It was unexpectedly delicious with rice. Before Shasha could savor it, her body moved on its own, and she ate several pieces of braised pork belly with white rice. She even revealed her small and cute cat ears out of excitement for the incredibly delicious food. When she realized it, her entire face turned shyly red. As a picky and discerning foodie, this interview was definitely worth it!