A Bite of Douluo Continent

Chapter 377 Three Delicacies Pork Buns (Bonus Chapter 10/10 for the Alliance Leader who wants to be lured away by a rich woman)

As it turned out, fifteen steamed dragon dumplings were indeed not enough.

Looking at the empty steamer in front of her with some regret, and savoring the lingering delicious flavor on her lips and teeth, Tang Qianqiu sighed softly before turning her gaze to the three-delicacy meat buns beside her.

The three-delicacy pork buns are much larger than the previous steamed dragon dumplings. Only two three-delicacy pork buns can fit in a steamer. Each one is about the size of a fist, with a white and tender surface, like a cute little chubby boy, which looks particularly pleasing.

Tang Qianqiu had eaten quite a few meat buns.

The three-ingredient meat bun in front of him was very different from other meat buns he had eaten before. It did not have such a flat structure, and its round surface had delicate patterns, which was somewhat similar to some pastries.

Can steamed buns be made this exquisitely?

This was quite different from the steamed buns Tang Qianqiu remembered.

Let's try it.

He suddenly became interested. The steamed dragon dumplings he had just eaten weren't enough; he had only eaten about five or six tenths of his fullness. Now, his appetite had been completely awakened by the delicious steamed dragon dumplings. He reached out and picked up a three-delicacy meat bun, bringing it close to his mouth and nose.

Such a big bun is naturally more convenient to hold with your hands than with chopsticks.

The surface of the Three Delicacies Pork Bun is completely different from that of the Xiaolongbao. It uses fermented dough, which, after steaming, will have a loose and porous soft structure, and the taste is completely different from that of unfermented dough.

In contrast, fresh dough is soft and sweet to chew, while dead dough is chewy and firm.

It's hard to say which is better or worse; they simply have their own unique characteristics.

"Awoo!"

The faint aroma of meat filling seeped through the dough and into her nostrils, and Tang Qianqiu could no longer resist taking a big bite of the three-delicacy meat bun.

Compared to the best meat buns he had ever eaten, the dough of these three-delicacy meat buns was not much different in terms of softness, but the dough was exceptionally thin.

In the Douluo Continent, it's difficult to get a bite of the meat filling in one go; you need at least two bites to taste it.

This is why Tang Qianqiu took a big bite without hesitation.

But as soon as he took a bite, he realized how wrong he was.

The three-ingredient pork bun in my hand has a very thin dough, less than one centimeter thick, and the rest is all filled with real meat filling.

With one bite, the juicy meat filling bursts in your mouth as you chew, perfectly blending with the soft dough to create an exceptionally rich and wonderful taste.

The rich aroma burst forth as Tang Qianqiu bit through the dough, revealing the meat filling inside. It was as if a seal had been broken, and half of it rushed wildly into his nostrils. At the same time, the aroma from the part he was chewing also slowly filled his mouth and nose.

For a moment, Tang Qianqiu had the illusion that he was surrounded by the aroma of the Three Delicacies Pork Bun.

but…

Looking at the exposed minced meat, Tang Qianqiu raised her eyebrows almost imperceptibly.

What kind of filling is this "Three Delicacies"?

No wonder Tang Qianqiu was so puzzled. After all, in the Douluo Continent, meat buns are basically made with pure meat filling, and adding some other vegetables as seasoning is considered a very clever way to make them.

But the three-ingredient filling in front of him seemed to contain many other things besides pork, which puzzled Tang Qianqiu.

What's inside?

In fact, this question is not only puzzling for Tang Qianqiu, but also a subject of much debate even on Earth.

The most common explanation is that "three-delicacy buns" refers to a filling made of pork, eggs, and chrysanthemum greens.

But besides this common combination, there are so many other fancy combinations that it has evolved to the point that now, as long as more than three ingredients are added, it can be considered a three-ingredient bun.

In his previous life, Qi Han had even made three-delicacy buns with pork and mushroom filling...

Why three delicacies?

Because it contains a whole quail egg.

Hmm... I must say, it's actually quite delicious.

Of course, the recipe for the three-ingredient steamed buns provided by the system is the optimal choice after various adjustments. In addition to the original pork, there are as many as five extra ingredients.

Egg liquid, water chestnuts, cabbage, carrots, and wood ear fungus.

The latter four ingredients add a unique flavor to the three-ingredient bun, making its taste richer and its nutrition more balanced.

As for the egg liquid, it is usually added after all the other filling ingredients have been chopped and mixed evenly. This way, the addition of egg liquid can give the meat filling an extra smooth texture and a unique egg flavor.

This method produces three-ingredient meat buns with a more diverse flavor. The meat filling is not only delicious but also has a good texture, and it pairs better with the dough, thus achieving a perfect result.

Although he couldn't identify the various ingredients, that didn't stop Tang Qianqiu from taking another bite.

This time, he ate it more slowly, without the previous hasty eating. A bite of dough mixed with meat filling slowly blended in his mouth, and the delicious flavor wafted out once again.

The dough is soft and fluffy. During the steaming process of the meat buns, the inner wall of the dough has absorbed a thin layer of soup. The loose structure allows the soup to be locked inside the dough, adding a whole new flavor to the dough that originally only had one flavor.

The parts that didn't absorb the broth retained the soft and chewy texture of the dough, but the inside that absorbed the broth became soft and glutinous, almost melting in your mouth. The dough soaked in the broth was exceptionally delicious, and like the meat filling, it released its juices with every bite.

This magical dough, combined with a filling of three kinds of meat made from a mixture of six ingredients, creates an extremely rich taste experience.

The pork cubes are tender and juicy, the water chestnuts are sweet and crisp, the cabbage is fragrant, the carrot cubes are fresh and unique, the wood ear mushrooms are crisp and refreshing, and the egg liquid is smooth and rich.

The flavors of each ingredient blend perfectly together during the mixing of the minced meat, creating a harmonious whole in terms of both taste and texture.

What a delicious three-delicacy pork bun!

Tang Qianqiu's smile grew even wider. The surprise he got from these three-delicacy meat buns was no less than that of the steamed dragon dumplings he had eaten before.

"Ahem." Qi Po-xiao across from him coughed lightly. "How does this three-delicacy pork bun taste?"

"That's right. Although I don't know what ingredients were used in the filling, the three-delicacy meat buns taste really good." Tang Qianqiu nodded and gave a concise description.

"Then...may I try one?"

"Don't even think about it!" Tang Qianqiu silently pulled the steamer basket of three-delicacy pork buns closer to himself. "If you want to eat them, go buy them yourself."

"I just can't finish two," Qi Po-xiao muttered, letting out a soft sigh. "I'm your senior brother, aren't you going to let me have my way?"

"What kind of face do you have? How can a junior brother give way to a senior brother?"

"I'm so old, I'm almost in my grave, can't you give way to me?"

"You're only a few years older than me, right?" Tang Qianqiu glanced at Qi Poxiao with disdain.

"Fine, I'll go see my grand-nephew Tai Lei. I haven't seen that kid in a long time, I miss him terribly." Seeing that Tang Qianqiu wasn't buying it, Qi Po Xiao sighed and stood up to walk towards Tai Lei's direction.

Tang Qianqiu: "..."

Well, good luck to Thales.

Chapter 378 Oil-splashed noodles and mutton stew (Bonus chapter for Alliance Leader Yue Zhuoshuo 10/10)

"Slurp..."

"Snoring..."

"Smack smack..."

Tang Zi's face darkened, and she glared at Zhou Long, who was sitting in front of her with his face almost buried in the large porcelain bowl. "Can't you watch your table manners? It's embarrassing to sit with you!"

Zhou Long raised his head in dissatisfaction, wiping the grease from his mouth with the back of his hand. "You don't understand, this oil-splashed noodle is just too delicious."

As he spoke, he picked up a flat, narrow pulled noodle with his chopsticks, bit one end, and began to slurp it.

For a moment, the smacking sounds were incessant.

Make friends carelessly!

Feeling the strange looks from those around her, Tang Zi shook her head in frustration.

What a shame!

Tang Zi arrived in Shrek City last night. He originally planned to come in the morning to catch Boss Qi's reopening, but he was delayed by some trivial matters when passing by a branch, making him half a day late. He missed not only the noon opening but also the evening opening.

Missing two meals of delicious food during the Cold Food Festival was already enough to make Tang Zi depressed, not to mention that as soon as they arrived in Shrek City that night, Zhou Long started bragging to her about breaking through to level 63.

Gan!

Fortunately, Tang Zi learned from this guy that there would be two new business hours today: breakfast and late-night snacks. Also, the hot pot that he hadn't been able to eat for a while would be officially launched at the Hanshi Shrek City store today.

This is absolutely fantastic news.

So early this morning, after the two finished cultivating the Purple Demon Eye, Tang Zi dragged Zhou Long to the front of the Cold Food Festival to queue up and become the first batch of diners to enter the Cold Food Festival.

but…

Despite all her calculations, Tang Zi never expected Zhou Long to eat so roughly, making her feel extremely embarrassed sitting next to him.

"Ugh!"

With a sigh, Tang Zi held a palm-sized piece of bread in her large hand and started to break it apart. "Why do I have to break this mutton soup bread myself? My stomach is already growling. Can I just eat this bread directly?"

While muttering complaints, Tang Zi's speed was not slow at all. Their Litang was a professional craftsman of all kinds of exquisite hidden weapons. Breaking a steamed bun was a piece of cake for them.

Following the instructions on the menu, Tang Zi quickly cut the steamed bun in her hand in half, then divided it into four pieces, and then broke the entire membrane into small pieces the size of soybeans, following the spiral pattern.

In the empty bowl on the other side, more and more pieces of food accumulated until it was completely filled with steamed buns the size of soybeans.

"Um... Junior Sister Ji, I've broken up the mutton stew." Tang Zi waved the bowl in her hand at Ji Yunruo who was passing by. "What's next?"

"Please wait a moment, Senior Brother Tang." Ji Yunruo took the bowl full of steamed buns from Tang Zi's hand with a strange smile on her face. "I'll take it to the boss, it'll be ready soon."

"That's good." Tang Zi nodded and smiled, finally letting out a sigh of relief.

He rubbed his still empty stomach, his face fell, and he slowly glanced at Zhou Long across from him, who was still making slurping noises and eating with great relish.

Is this oil-splashed noodle really that delicious?

He had known Zhou Long for many years, and he had never seen him eat like this before. Even with other foods during the Cold Food Festival, he would at least be mindful of his table manners.

Why is this oil-splashed noodle dish different?

Thinking about this, Tang Zi couldn't help but feel a little tempted to try what this oil-splashed noodle dish tasted like.

"Um... Old Zhou..."

"What's wrong?" Zhou Long looked up and wiped the shiny grease from his mouth again. "I'm eating noodles, stop fooling around."

"So...can I try a couple of these oil-splashed noodles?"

"Huh?" Zhou Long suddenly hugged the porcelain bowl, which was almost as big as his face, to his chest. "Let me tell you, this oil-splashed noodle is mine, and you can't touch it!"