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Chapter 572 - 572 559 Please Call Me Chef Yue

572: Chapter 559: Please Call Me Chef Yue 572: Chapter 559: Please Call Me Chef Yue After Yue Feng finished speaking, Zhou Jie looked at him differently!

This man, who did not appear much older than himself, possessed a level of consciousness higher than many anglers in their forties and fifties!

Being able to attain the title of Fishing King and becoming famous domestically, he indeed had outstanding qualities!

Yue Feng, “What, don’t believe me?

You think I’m just talking big with no real substance?”

Zhou Jie shook his head and gave Yue Feng a thumbs up, “I believe!

I truly admire your actions; you have the makings of a Fishing King!”

Hearing the words “Fishing King”, Yue Feng grinned.

That title often intimidated others when mentioned out in the public.

Yue Feng was no saint.

Although he often displayed his temper, he was more rational most of the time,

Like today, when he decided to release the big catch.

He had a fondness for preserving rare fish species, but more so, he coveted the rewards from the system after releasing it, unlocking new skills and earning a massive amount of Points — much more valuable than a mere fish.

Zhou Jie just didn’t know about it.

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Before they knew it, the boat returned to the camp.

Fabio called out to Yue Feng as he secured the boat at the makeshift dock, and Yue Feng and Zhou Jie also got off the boat and returned to the camp.

Upon hearing the commotion, Wawa, who had been resting in the cabin, rushed out immediately.

Staying in a foreign cabin, playing offline mobile games to pass the time wasn’t satisfying at all.

“Fengfeng, how was the afternoon?

Did you catch any big fish?” Wawa asked with the curiosity of a child.

Yue Feng grinned and, together with Zhou Jie, carried the live fish tank ashore.

“Definitely!

We caught several Silver Dragon Fish, a big Black PiIranha, and a giant more than a meter and a half long!” Yue Feng proudly described their afternoon’s catch.

“Such a big fish?

In the box?” Wawa’s interest peaked at the mention of the meter-and-a-half long fish, her gaze turning to the live fish bucket.

Yue Feng smiled, “Zhou Jie mentioned this fish was quite valuable, so after photographing and weighing it, I let it go!

There’s a video on the drone’s hard drive, I’ll show it to you later!”

“Oh!

So, what are we having for dinner tonight?

The fish at noon was really tasty!

How about we have fish again?”

At noon, Yue Feng showed off his skills by steaming Peacock Bass, not only winning over the local brothers at the camp but also leaving Wawa savoring the flavorful fish, cleanly finishing the bowl served to her,

From her words, it was clear she hadn’t had enough.

Yue Feng grinned, “Sure!

We might be limited in other stuff, but we definitely have enough fish!

Let’s have Fabio prepare some local grilled or fried fish with those Silver Dragons.

I’ll clean up the Black PiIranha and make some sauerkraut fish, then pop open a couple of bottles of ‘Erguotou’; let’s celebrate tonight!”

“Sure!

I was flipping through snacks this afternoon and saw some sauerkraut!

Let’s have sauerkraut fish!” Wawa brightened up immediately and agreed readily.

Yue Feng nodded, “Been feeling cooped up in the cabin, huh?

Come on, Chef Yue will personally cook the sauerkraut fish, and you help me record the process!”

“Sure!” Wawa, who had been bored with nothing to do, agreed eagerly.

Yue Feng told Zhou Jie and Fabio about the dinner plans, then picked up the big Black from the live fish tank and entered the kitchen.

Sauerkraut fish is a very famous traditional Sichuan dish in China because it’s tasty and not too complex to prepare, hence it’s widely made in households across the country.

The method Yue Feng knew was initially learned from his elder brother Liu Fengnian.

He wasn’t sure if it was authentic, but the dish always tasted excellent once done,

The Black PiIranha, already at death’s door when brought back, was quickly dispatched with a firm blow from the back of Yue Feng’s knife, ending its movements.

Having gutted the fish and handled the fine scales on the exterior, they were set aside for later use.

Next up was the preparation of the vegetables, half a pack of pickled vegetables, some ginger, garlic, dry chili, and a handful of Sichuan peppercorns.

Under Yue Feng’s adept skills, the prepared fish was cut into evenly thick slices by the kitchen knife.

This move by Yue Feng was quite impressive, the slices, after a simple wash, turned sparkling, making the baby almost suspect that her boyfriend had been a chef in his past life.

The sliced meat was then mixed with half an egg white, a spoonful of salt, a spoonful of white pepper, and three spoonfuls of dry starch for marinating.

Usually skilled in preparing bait, he grabbed the fish meat which turned exceptionally agile, quickly stirring it evenly and setting it aside.

The pickled vegetables were sliced and blanched, then set aside.

Dry chilies were cut into rings along with Sichuan peppercorns.

Ginger was sliced.

Having prepared everything beforehand, it was finally time to start.

In the pot, oil was added, and once it reached the right heat, green onions, ginger, and garlic were sautéed until fragrant, then fish heads, tails, bones, and skin were added and fried for a minute to flavor them before adding pickled vegetables and frying for another minute.

Sufficient boiling water was added, and the soup was brought to a boil.

From boiling to when the fish soup turned white, it took roughly twenty minutes.

Yue Feng was in no hurry.

Seeing that the heat was about right, he used a slotted spoon to remove the solids from the soup, spread them at the bottom of the bowl, and adjusted the saltiness by adding salt.

The fish soup made from piranha was slightly more aromatic than snakehead fish.

Yue Feng spooned a bit for Baby, who, eager as ever, tasted it immediately, only to burn her mouth yet couldn’t let go.

“Is the seasoning okay?” Yue Feng asked.

Baby slurped and nodded, “Delicious, neither too salty nor too bland, very fresh!”

As the soup continued to boil, fish slices were added and cooked to medium-rare before being removed.

Both the fish and soup were then poured into the basin.

The final step was the essence of the sauerkraut fish.

A new pot was heated, the Sichuan peppercorns and chili rings were fried in oil until they turned red and golden, and then scooped out crispy and shiny, sprinkled over the fish.

The heat was increased, and the oil was heated until it just began to produce blue smoke, indicating very high temperatures, then the hot oil was poured directly into the basin.

The sizzling sound of the hot oil was sharp.

The fragrance of fish, chili, and pickled vegetables blended together, filling the entire kitchen with a delightful aroma.

Yue Feng turned off the stove and said calmly, “All done!

Let it cool a bit before eating!”

The steamed peacock bass at noon was quite straightforward due to the simpler steps, and although Baby wasn’t feeling well, they enjoyed the meal quite heartily but didn’t pay much attention to the cooking method.

But just now, when Yue Feng was being filmed making the sauerkraut fish, she had her eyes peeled the whole time.

From handling the ingredients to simmering the soup and frying the oil, Baby watched everything closely.

Yue Feng’s proficient skills were undoubtedly those of a seasoned expert.

“Wow, Fengfeng, I thought you were just casually cooking, but your culinary skills are as good as your fishing skills!”

Yue Feng wiped his hands proudly, “That’s right.

If we ever stop fishing, I can open a small diner and still sustain you.

If people come, we sell, if not, we eat ourselves.

I’ll make sure you’re fed plump and healthy!”

Initially just a casual remark, it suddenly struck a chord with Baby.

This man promised her a life free from worry!