A Bite of Douluo Continent

Let's not reopen his wounds.

So Daen, who had originally planned to share with Yunqing how delicious the savory tofu pudding was, silently shut his mouth and continued to savor his own delicious savory tofu pudding.

Yun Qing was completely unaware of all this. His attention was entirely focused on the fried dough sticks and soy milk combo meal in front of him. He had no idea that the gentleman sitting opposite him, whom he had only recently met, was currently experiencing a complex inner monologue and had inexplicably developed a sense of pity for him.

After a while, Yunqing finished eating all three fried dough sticks on her plate and wiped the remaining oil from her hands with a tissue.

There wasn't much soy milk left in the small bowl; there was only about a mouthful left.

Looking at the soy milk with specks of oil floating on its surface under the light, Yun Qing's eyes were filled with longing, and she didn't find it greasy at all.

After all, these scattered drops of oil all came from the delicious fried dough sticks. How could such beautiful drops of oil make Yun Qing, who had just tasted the deliciousness of the fried dough sticks and was still a little reluctant to part with them, feel disgusted?

He picked up the small bowl and drank the soy milk in one gulp.

As the rich aroma of soybeans, mixed with the fragrance of fried dough sticks, slowly spread in his mouth, a hint of sweetness moistened his lips and teeth, and a satisfied smile appeared on Yun Qing's face.

This fried dough stick and soy milk combo was truly amazing to him.

By the way...did I order another dish?

It wasn't until she finished enjoying the fried dough sticks and soy milk that Yunqing suddenly remembered that she had overlooked a delicacy called tofu pudding.

Both tofu pudding and soy milk have the character "bean" in their names, so even if the methods of preparation are different, the ingredients are probably similar.

The wonderful taste of the soy milk with added sugar, rich yet subtly sweet, still lingered in his mouth. Now, he was about to eat sweet tofu pudding, and the joy was doubled.

Thinking of this, Yunqing couldn't wait to pull the sweet tofu pudding in front of her.

The portion of sweet tofu pudding is not large. It is served in the same delicate small bowl as savory tofu pudding, but the ingredients and seasonings are completely different.

Similarly, the tofu pudding is also in large chunks, piled up on the surface of the bowl, with an enticing reddish-brown layer. The slightly sticky reddish-brown color has a warm luster under the light, and it is more crystal clear, making it look particularly tempting.

At the very center of the reddish-brown substance, there was a small cluster of red beans. The red beans looked much darker than the ones Yun Qing had ever seen. Apart from that, no other clues could be found from their complete form.

Is this all there is to sweet tofu pudding?

Yunqing picked up the spoon next to her and first stirred the tempting reddish-brown color and plump red beans evenly into the tofu pudding. Then she scooped up a spoonful with the spoon.

Seeing that the tofu pudding was soft and tender, but did not turn into a puddle of water like soy milk, and still maintained its shape after being scooped up, trembling and rippling with a layer of light brown luster, with a few tempting red beans still sticking to the surface, Yun Qing's mouth watered instantly.

Try it!

Without hesitation, he put the spoonful of tofu pudding into his mouth, and the next moment his eyes widened in surprise.

So tender and smooth!

This was the first time he had ever eaten such tender and smooth food. It was so tender and smooth that it was comparable to the thick sauce, yet the tofu pudding had its own fixed shape. This amazing thing greatly shocked Yun Qing.

As you gently close your jaw, the tofu pudding is easily crushed, releasing a rich and pure soybean aroma that brings an ultimate, mellow experience to your taste buds.

At the same time, Yunqing also tasted the sweetness of the sweet tofu pudding.

It was a completely different kind of sweetness from the granulated sugar that had been added before. If the sweetness of the granulated sugar was as unpredictable as the sugar itself, then this sweetness was much richer and more intense.

That's the taste of brown sugar.

While granulated sugar has a purer sweetness, brown sugar has a richer, more mellow flavor and a unique, intense aroma.

This texture, paired with smooth tofu pudding with a rich soybean flavor, is truly perfect.

Moreover, this brown sugar was not provided by the system; it was personally brewed by Qi Han. During the brewing process, a small amount of osmanthus was added, so it has a subtle sweet fragrance of osmanthus, making it even more wonderful.

Yun Qing was unaware of the many nuances within this reddish-brown color, but that did not prevent him from appreciating its perfectly balanced flavor and being deeply impressed by it.

As Yun Qing chewed, another supporting character in this sweet tofu pudding made a dazzling appearance.

Those are red beans that have been cooked to perfection with granulated sugar. Although they still retain their original shape, these red beans are not hard or astringent at all. They melt completely with just a gentle touch, and the sweet taste and unique red bean aroma instantly blend into the sweet tofu pudding, adding a touch of freshness and vibrancy to the delicious sweet tofu pudding.

With an expression of pure enjoyment on her face, Yun Qing swallowed the sweet tofu pudding and savored the lingering, rich, and sweet flavor in her mouth. The first thing she did upon opening her eyes was to look at Daen.

The sweet tofu pudding was so perfect that he couldn't believe it could be savory.

It seems Mr. Dan only ordered a savory tofu pudding, right?

I wonder if he's ever tried it?

At this moment, Dan was already enjoying his steamed dragon dumplings, while the small bowl containing savory tofu pudding next to him was already empty.

They actually finished eating?

Yun Qing's eyes widened, and then she suddenly realized.

It must have been because of the principle that food should not be wasted that Mr. Dan forced himself to finish this strangely flavored tofu pudding, right?

Mr. Dan, poor thing…

A separate chapter explaining chopsticks.

I wrote this book based on the premise that Douluo Continent I didn't have chopsticks, but today a reader told me that Douluo Continent I did have chopsticks, and even found the original text...

This is something I never expected.

But it's already like this, there's no way to change it. Let's just treat it as Douluo Continent 1 without chopsticks.

Chapter 383 The Sweet vs. Salty Controversy Begins to Emerge (Double Monthly Tickets Requested)

Soon, Yun Qing finished enjoying her sweet tofu pudding.

Sitting opposite Yun Qing, Daen also put the last steamed dragon dumpling into his mouth.

These interesting steamed dragon dumplings look somewhat similar to xiaolongbao (soup dumplings), both being served in delicate, small steamers, but they are completely different.

Unlike xiaolongbao, these dumplings have a firm wrapper that doesn't contain savory broth, but the delicious meat filling is just as good.

The unique umami flavor of dragon meat blends with the smooth and crisp texture of water chestnuts, creating an exceptionally unique and vibrant taste. Chewing on the tender and juicy meat filling together with the chewy dumpling skin brings a completely new experience similar to xiaolongbao but distinctly different.

The savory aroma of dragon meat blended with the sweet fragrance of water chestnuts, which greatly satisfied Dan, who valued the aroma of food.

From any perspective, this is a new dish that Dane quite likes.

After happily finishing the last dumpling, Dan looked at the table in front of Yun Qing. When he noticed that Yun Qing looked content, but the sweet tofu pudding in front of her was empty, he couldn't help but mutter to himself.

what's going on?

Unfortunately, I was so engrossed in the deliciousness of the steamed dragon dumplings that I didn't notice the process of Yunqing tasting the sweet tofu pudding.

Without dwelling on the matter, Daen waved to Ji Yunruo, "Hello, I've finished eating. Please give me a recommendation vote."

Nowadays, voting for recommendations is an important part of every meal at Hanshi Festival, and he hasn't forgotten about it even while eating breakfast.

A true diner should actively cast their vote of recommendation!

"I'm sorry, sir, the boss said that the recommendation ticket system will only be activated when the number of breakfast items exceeds twenty. There are no recommendation tickets available yet," Ji Yunruo explained apologetically as she walked over.

Is that so?

Dan was a little disappointed; he had originally wanted to vote for Steamed Dragon Dumplings.

Why not vote for savory tofu pudding?

Since savory tofu pudding and sweet tofu pudding are not served as separate dishes, voting for savory tofu pudding is also considered voting for sweet tofu pudding.

Tadan will never give sweet tofu pudding any support!

"Then I'd like to ask, are the recommendation votes for breakfast and beyond ranked together with those for lunch?"

"No, breakfast and late-night snacks are ranked separately based on recommendation votes." Ji Yunruo had already asked Qi Han these questions in advance, and now she answered fluently.

"I see." Dan nodded in understanding.

Since there were no recommendation votes, he could leave directly.

After paying the bill, Daen stood up. "Brother Yunqing, why don't we go together?"

Yun Qing had finished eating and paid the bill around the same time as Daen. Upon hearing this, she nodded and said, "Okay."

The two walked out of the shop side by side. Before Dan could say anything, Yun Qing couldn't help but ask, "Mr. Dan, was that salty tofu pudding really bad?"

"Click".

Dan stopped abruptly, turning back to look at Yun Qing with disbelief in his eyes. "What did you say?"

"Uh..." Yun Qing blinked, "Isn't it true? The rich texture of tofu pudding, paired with its sweetness, is simply the most wonderful taste in the world, I..."

"Stop!" Dan waved his hand to interrupt Yun Qing, realizing where the problem lay. "So, you think sweet tofu pudding is delicious?"

"Yes, it's absolutely delicious." Yun Qing nodded vigorously.

Dane understood.

In fact, Dan has similar experience with this kind of thing.

The juicy, bulging intestines that he so vehemently opposed and loathed are actually enjoyed by many during the Cold Food Festival, and some even love them dearly.

For example, his old friend who betrayed him, Pad.

But this doesn't change the fact that the peculiar smell of the pork intestines made him feel nauseous just from smelling them.

The current situation is almost identical.

As a long-time customer of the Cold Food Festival, Daen believed that the food Qi Han offered would definitely not be unpalatable.

But the thought of that savory and delicious tofu pudding, with the aroma of scallions and the crunchy texture of chopped radish, sprinkled with sugar...

Dane suddenly shivered.

It's completely unacceptable just thinking about it!

Sure enough, sweet tofu pudding is a heretical practice!

No, we can't let this young man go astray!

Thinking this through, Daen looked earnestly at Yun Qing, "Mr. Yun, I sincerely suggest you try the taste of savory tofu pudding. Its wonderful flavor will surely make you forget everything else..."

"No!" Yun Qing's face fell. "Mr. Dan, I never expected you to be this kind of person!"

He exclaimed with great distress, "Sweet tofu pudding is the real delicacy! How can tofu pudding be savory!"

Do not!

No!