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Chapter 220 Improved Stir-fried Green Peppers and Pork

Jiang Yan put down his chopsticks, looked at Little Master and Ah Q, and praised them.

"The green peppers and bamboo shoots were cooked to perfection, crisp and refreshing, without any rawness or mushyness; the shredded pork was tender and flavorful, with just the right amount of chewiness, and the juices were well locked in; the seasoning was perfectly balanced between salty and savory, and the sauce coated the meat evenly."

"It can be said that this is a very successful shredded pork with green peppers."

Dudu's face was full of agreement with Jiang Yan's assessment.

"That's right! This stir-fried pork with green peppers is already delicious!"

"But Little Master and Ah Q keep saying it still won't work!"

Even now, Dudu still doesn't quite understand what kind of food the two of them want.

Jiang Yan smiled and gave a brief explanation.

"This stir-fried pork with green peppers is truly perfect."

"But I think what you need is something beyond the traditional shredded pork with green peppers, right?"

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Upon hearing this, Little Master and Ah Q nodded.

Dudu also understood why the two of them kept saying no.

After a pause, Jiang Yan continued.

"To make this stir-fried green pepper and pork dish transcend tradition, what needs to be done is to improve and reconstruct it, to break out of the existing framework, but without losing the original flavor of stir-fried green pepper and pork."

Although Little Master and Ah Q will surely figure it out later, it will waste a lot of time.

Jiang Yan's words startled both Little Master and Ah Q.

They repeatedly adjusted the details, only thinking about how to make the traditional shredded pork with green peppers better, but never thought about breaking out of this inherent framework.

Little Master and Ah Q exchanged a glance, their eyes gleaming with excitement.

"Brother Jiang Yan is right!"

"Ah Q, we need to improve the entire recipe for shredded pork with green peppers and create a completely new dish that belongs to us!"

The young master's eyes shone brightly as he looked at Ah Q earnestly and spoke.

"That's it! Little Master!"

Ah Q gripped the kitchen knife tightly, his eyes blazing with fighting spirit.

"We're going to overturn tradition and create a dish of shredded pork with green peppers that will impress Master Zhou Yu!"

Seeing the excited expressions on Xiao Dangjia and A Q's faces, Dudu also smiled happily.

Just as Little Chef and Ah Q were excitedly getting together to discuss how to improve the recipe for shredded pork with green peppers, they suddenly discovered an extremely awkward situation.

Their only thought was to make delicious shredded pork with green peppers, so the ingredients they bought were mainly green peppers, bamboo shoots, and pork tenderloin.

Now they want to improve the recipe, so naturally they need to add new ingredients, but they simply don't have any extra ingredients to use.

"What should we do, Ah Q?"

The young chef looked at the ingredients, his excitement fading, replaced by a look of helplessness.

"We only have the ingredients for shredded pork with green peppers; we have nothing else to use!"

Ah Q was also quite helpless at this point.

Even a skilled cook can't cook without rice!

Without ingredients, no matter how many ideas or how good the creativity they have, it's all just empty talk.

Dudu sighed as she looked at the two of them like this.

It's already this late, all the shops on the street have long been closed, and there's no way to buy any other ingredients.

The atmosphere in the shed fell silent once again.

Seeing the disappointed looks on the three of them, Jiang Yan prepared to remind them again.

After all, he really wanted to try the improved version of shredded pork with green peppers.

Jiang Yan stood up, walked out of the shed, and came to the persimmon tree next to him.

This is an old persimmon tree, with lush branches and leaves, and the branches are full of ripe persimmons, each one bright red, like a tree full of little lanterns, which are particularly eye-catching in the night.

As the evening breeze blows, the ripe persimmons sway, releasing a sweet fragrance.

Jiang Yan raised his hand and picked a ripe persimmon.

The persimmons were soft, with skins as thin as paper; they seemed ready to break at the slightest touch.

While pondering how to remind the three young masters, Jiang Yan wiped the dust off the fruit peel with his fingertips, then brought it to his mouth and took a small bite.

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The sweet and soft flesh bursts into your mouth, and the sweet juice flows down your tongue and into your throat. It's sweet but not cloying, with the unique mellow fruity aroma of persimmon, without any astringency. It's so delicious that it will make your eyes light up.

Jiang Yan's face showed surprise, and he couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

"These persimmons are so sweet!"

After a pause, Jiang Yan glanced inside the shed and then sighed.

"These persimmons are so good, why doesn't anyone pick them to eat?"

Jiang Yan's delighted exclamation, along with the unique sweet aroma of persimmons wafting into the shed, immediately caught the attention of the three young masters inside.

The young master's gaze first fell on Jiang Yan, then suddenly rose to look at the persimmon tree laden with bright red persimmons.

The next second, Little Chef's eyes lit up, and a look of surprise appeared on his face.

"Persimmons! It's persimmons! Ah Q!"

"I know how to modify this stir-fried green peppers and shredded pork dish!"

Ah Q was taken aback at first, but then he realized what was happening.

Yes! Persimmons can be used!

Ripe persimmons have soft, sweet flesh that can be used to thicken sauces and add a unique sweetness to shredded green peppers and pork!

This is simply the best ingredient!

Then Little Master and Ah Q started picking persimmons.

Jiang Yan looked at the three young masters who were busy again in the shed, a hint of anticipation in his eyes.

The picked persimmons are scalded to remove the thin skin, the pits are removed, and they are mashed into a smooth persimmon paste.

Next, Xiao Dangjia chopped the green peppers, bamboo shoots, and pork tenderloin, and A-Q began to stir-fry them.

The iron wok was heated until it was red-hot, and the cold oil slid across the sides of the wok. With a sizzling sound, the aroma of meat rose the moment the shredded meat was put into the wok.

Ah Q's wrist flicked, and the iron wok drew a clean arc on the stove, stir-frying the shredded meat until it was 80% cooked, just enough to lock in the juices, and then quickly serving it.

Sauté a little minced garlic in the remaining oil until fragrant, then add green peppers and bamboo shoots and stir-fry quickly. Next, pour in the persimmon puree.

When the persimmon paste is heated, it melts and simmers to produce a light red, glossy broth. Then, the shredded meat is poured back into the pot and quickly stirred over high heat for a dozen seconds to ensure that each shred of meat is evenly coated with the broth. It is then quickly removed from the heat and plated.

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The light red broth coats the bright green bell peppers, tender white bamboo shoots, and dark red shredded meat, glistening with oil yet not at all greasy.

The sweetness of persimmons, the rich flavor of pork, the crispness of green peppers, and the fresh sweetness of bamboo shoots blend together, and just the aroma alone is enough to make your mouth water.

"Everyone should try it!"

Ah Q placed the prepared shredded pork with green peppers on the table and greeted everyone.

"This stir-fried shredded pork with green peppers is absolutely delicious!"

"Then I can't miss it."

Jiang Yan smiled and took the chopsticks, showing no sign of politeness.

After all, he had helped with this improved version of shredded pork with green peppers, so naturally I had to give it a try.

Jiang Yan picked up a piece of shredded meat coated in broth with his chopsticks, and his eyes lit up the moment it entered his mouth.

The first sensation on the tongue is the warm, refreshing sweetness of the persimmon.

The sweetness is not as straightforward and intense as cane sugar, but rather like melting spring honey, spreading along the tip of the tongue and softly enveloping the taste buds.

Next comes the tenderness of the pork tenderloin. The shredded pork is stir-fried to perfection, with a slightly chewy texture. The moment you bite into it, the sweet and savory juices of the meat mixed with the broth explode in your mouth.

Finally, the crisp and spicy green peppers and the fresh sweetness of the bamboo shoots perfectly balance the richness of the meat and the sweetness of the persimmon paste.

The four flavors unfold layer by layer in the mouth, yet blend together perfectly. The sweetness doesn't overpower the freshness, and the spiciness doesn't steal the flavor. Every bite is just right, making you want to keep eating.

"The sweet, smooth, and creamy persimmon paste perfectly balances the saltiness of the soy sauce, making the dish smoother and more mellow, and bringing out the crispness and freshness of the green peppers and the tenderness and juiciness of the pork to the fullest."

Jiang Yan nodded in satisfaction.

Little Master, Ah Q, and Dudu, who were standing nearby, couldn't wait to pick up their chopsticks and reach for the plate.

When you bite into the shredded pork with green peppers coated in a light red, glossy broth, the warm sweetness first gently coats the tip of your tongue, followed by the freshness of the pork juice and the crispness of the green peppers, layer upon layer of flavors filling your taste buds.

The young master breathed a long sigh of relief, and Ah Q's eyes even welled up slightly. The two looked at each other and saw the undisguised smile in each other's eyes.

"It's so delicious! It's so delicious!"

Dudu's cheeks were bulging, and she spoke indistinctly to Little Master and Ah Q.

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"Little Master, Ah Q, you guys are absolutely amazing!"

"This stir-fried green peppers and pork is the best I've ever had! Even my dad couldn't make it taste this good!"

Dudu believed that with this dish, her father would definitely change his mind, and Ah Q wouldn't have to leave Yangquan Restaurant.

"Great! Ah Q finally doesn't have to walk anymore!"

Little Chef excitedly gave Dudu a high five.

Looking at Little Master and Dudu, Ah Q felt a warm glow in his heart, but his nose tingled slightly.

Despite his joy, Ah Q made a decision: he would leave Yangquan Restaurant.

It wasn't because I was discouraged, nor was it because I was jealous of Little Master's talent.

On the contrary, it was precisely because he revised the recipe and cooked together with the young master that he clearly saw the difference between the two.

The young master's innate sensitivity to cooking and understanding of ingredients are qualities that he could never catch up to, no matter how many nights he stayed up or how many times he practiced his knife skills.

Staying at Yangquan Restaurant means forever only being able to watch the young master's back, and never being able to walk the path of cooking that belongs to him.

Therefore, he had to leave.

But one day, he will return here and earn Master Zhou Yu's approval with the dishes he makes himself.

At this moment, the young master was still completely immersed in the joy of Ah Q being able to stay, and had no idea that Ah Q had already made plans to leave.

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