northernbook Chapter 196 Eight Fresh Buns
Chapter 196 Eight Fresh Buns
Chen Yuan hadn't expected that this time the steamed buns would have an additional buff.
The "happy mood buff" seems perfect for their family right now.
Without thinking, Chen Yuan grabbed his keys and went to the seafood market.
On the way there, Chen Yuan hesitated about whether to ask Su Qingxue to come along. After thinking it over, Chen Yuan still called Su Qingxue.
The call was answered quickly.
"Qingxue, are you free tonight? If you are, come to my house. I've invented a new steamed bun with eight kinds of seafood inside. It's sure to be delicious."
"You came all this way, and Youyou has been missing you a bit. I also think it's good for you to come to my house more often and get to know the place."
There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone, followed by a cheerful voice.
"Okay, by the way, I've noticed your family often drinks aged white tea. Is it a particular fondness for it, Professor Chen? I'd like to bring two cans. Is that alright?"
"No need for that."
"That won't do. I'll bring two cans of aged white tea, and I'll also pick out a silk shawl for your wife. Do you think that's appropriate?"
Chen Yuan couldn't refuse her, so he had no choice but to agree.
After hanging up the phone, Chen Yuan went to the largest seafood wholesale market in the vicinity.
He selected the freshest shrimp, crab, and various other fresh seafood from the recipe list, bringing together a total of eight kinds.
I also bought some very fresh chives.
Chives are a vegetable that excels at enhancing flavor.
Then I carried these things home.
As soon as Chen Yuan got home, he went straight into the kitchen because preparing these fresh goods would take a lot of time.
Disassembling crabs, in particular, is the most tedious of all seafood dishes.
There is a crucial step in the processing of these seafood products called dehydration and freshness preservation.
Pat all seafood dry with kitchen paper, then mix in a small amount of ginger and fish cooking wine, seal in a plastic bag, and refrigerate.
Chen Yuan also cooked a pot of broth.
Aside from the broth I'll use to make steamed buns today, I'll freeze the rest to make noodles for my family.
It's time.
Wang Xiulan took the initiative to pick up the child.
The little guy was overjoyed. As soon as he returned to the courtyard, he found Chen Yuan and immediately hugged Chen Yuan's leg.
"Dad, what are you making today? Grandma said you bought lots and lots of seafood!"
After saying that, Chen Youyou buried her head in Chen Yuan's thigh and sniffed hard.
"Dad smells of the sea!"
Chen Yuan pinched the little guy's cute little face.
"We're making steamed buns today too. We'll wrap all the seafood in one bun and steam it. Want some?"
"I want to eat it!"
The little guy's mouth was watering.
Chen Yuan said, "Go wash your hands quickly, and then you can help Dad make steamed buns later, okay? Oh, by the way, Aunt Xiaoxue is coming over in a little while, how about you help Dad entertain her?"
Chen Youyou clapped her hands vigorously: "Yay! I'm going to take my favorite cookies to Aunt Xiaoxue!"
The doorbell rang.
Wang Xiulan saw Su Qingxue standing at the door and immediately went to greet her.
"Oh, Qingxue, you're here! Come in, come in!"
Su Qingxue handed over the gift, and Wang Xiulan spoke again.
"Auntie, why do you bring so much stuff every day? It's just for a meal, right? Don't bring so much next time. You're still in school, where would you get so much money?"
At this time.
Chen Youyou had already washed her hands and skipped over to Su Qingxue.
The two were already familiar with each other.
With Chen Youyou around, Su Qingxue was no longer so reserved.
At this point, the sourdough has finished proofing.
Chen Yuan placed the seafood into a bowl, added the prepared vegetables, then poured in the broth and stirred rapidly in one direction.
After stirring for a while, put the bowl in the refrigerator and freeze it for a while to keep it at a low temperature.
Under these conditions, the oil, broth, and seafood can be locked in firmly without releasing too much water, ensuring a burst of juice when finished.
Next, Chen Yuan neatly and efficiently divided the steamed buns into large portions.
To make a bun contain eight different ingredients, the dough must be large; otherwise, it simply won't be able to hold them all.
One by one, buns bigger than the palm of your hand were placed in the steamer.
Chen Yuan was finally able to rest for a while.
After cleaning the kitchen, Chen Yuan rested on the sofa for a while, Chen Da turned on the TV, and Wang Xiulan washed a plate of fruit.
Su Qingxue and Chen Youyou were stacking building blocks together.
The scene before us looks just like a family gathered together.
Place the steamer in a pot of cold water and bring it to a boil over high heat. Then reduce the heat to medium-low.
As the temperature gradually rises, wisps of white steam escape from the gaps in the steamer.
At first, there's a faint aroma of wheat, followed by the sweet and fresh flavor of seafood slowly brought out by the heat, mixed with the umami of chives.
The smell quickly expanded in the small kitchen, then seeped into the living room through the kitchen door.
Chen Da twitched his nose and put down the remote control.
"It smells amazing! It's so fresh!"
Wang Xiulan was about to respond when her stomach rumbled loudly.
She was a little embarrassed and quickly tried to smooth things over.
"I was busy taking care of your dad at noon and didn't eat much. These steamed buns smell really good today, unlike any I've ever had before. But with so much seafood in them, the cost must have been really high, right?"
Chen Youyou, the little girl, reacted the most. She pressed her face against the glass door of the kitchen, her drool almost dripping onto the door frame.
"Daddy, this smells so good, Daddy! When can we eat it?!"
Chen Yuan smiled and said, "Soon, just wait a little longer, don't be in a hurry."
Wang Xiulan then asked, "Xiao Yuan, are you planning to sell these steamed buns in the shop?"
Chen Yuan had already figured this out after receiving the reward.
"Yes, we'll get ready. After all, my breakfast shop mainly focuses on low-end and home-style dishes, so I think it shouldn't be a problem to offer some high-end products."
"So how much do you plan to order each one?" Su Qingxue looked up and asked.
Chen Yuan thought for a moment: "It contains sea cucumber and abalone, so the cost is already high. Selling it cheaply is definitely not an option..."
"I'm thinking 68 might be too low, so let's just set it at 88."
Wang Xiulan exclaimed "Ouch!"
They were clearly scared off by the price.
"What? 88 yuan?"
"Can anyone even afford a bun that's that expensive?"