Chapter 678: Chapter 662: The Farther the Black Stockings Slip, the More Alluring It Becomes
Sichuan cuisine places great emphasis on a balance of color, aroma, and taste, with bright colors and enticing fragrances.
The freshly made Gong Bao Chicken perfectly embodies these elements, making it incredibly alluring.
The pieces of chicken are coated in a light amber-colored sauce, while the pale yellow peanuts shine with a glossy oil, and the white sections of scallions and the bright red dried chili segments break up the overall darker tone, adding a hint of brightness to the dish.
Just sitting on the stove, this Gong Bao Chicken stirs one’s appetite.
Everyone’s noses quivered slightly, as the rich aroma of roasted peanuts and chicken surged into their nostrils, with subtle hints of scallion fragrance and bold spicy aromas, giving the dish a rich, satisfying smell without feeling greasy.
Hmm~
This Gong Bao Chicken has an irresistibly fragrant aroma~
The scent... it must taste amazing!
"Gulp~"
Everyone couldn’t help but swallow involuntarily.
Their expressions made their desire to eat clearly evident~
Huang Tao pointed to the four plates of Gong Bao Chicken and called with a smile, "Chengzhan, take these four plates over and let your friends and the other employees have a taste."
"Ah, sure!"
The temporarily tasked Li Chengzhan swiftly came over, placing the four plates of Gong Bao Chicken onto a tray one by one and carried them over.
Under their expectant gazes, he first placed two plates of Gong Bao Chicken on the dining table next to his group of affluent friends.
"Gong Bao Chicken, give it a try."
No unnecessary words.
He placed the remaining two plates on a nearby table amongst his coworkers.
The group of wealthy youths initially wanted to say something.
But as soon as they opened their mouths...
The nearby aroma of Gong Bao Chicken rushed into their noses and mouths.
That fragrance
Ah~
It’s simply irresistible!
They started eating immediately!
The group of wealthy youths eagerly picked up the chopsticks beside them, grabbed a piece of Gong Bao Chicken, and put it in their mouths.
The next second.
Their eyes widened involuntarily.
Wow~
Delicious!
This is absolutely amazing!
Ma Junwen tapped into the spirit he once put into writing essays to describe how delicious this chicken is: "This blend of spicy, savory, and sweet flavors is simply unbelievable, paired with the incredibly chewy chicken pieces, the meat is tender and smooth, refreshing and tasty, making you want to keep taking bite after bite..."
Come on~
We agreed to rule the world together, but you secretly powered up.
Did you consider our feelings at all?
And also.
The way you’re doing things makes us look uncultured, you know~
The other wealthy youths weren’t about to be outdone, racking their brains for the little knowledge they had.
Lin Anan thought for a moment and said, "Honestly, this is the first time in my life I’ve tasted such a flavor, this bowl of Gong Bao Chicken has an unprecedented blend of spicy, savory, and sweet, tender and smooth, making the chicken meat incomprehensibly marvelous..."
Shao Yuqiao scratched his head: "The natural and simple taste of the peppers and Sichuan peppercorns, combined with the various sauces, is perfectly balanced, and the fresh fragrant flavor of the scallion pieces complements the chicken meat so well, it’s absolutely perfect!"
Liang Lu Yang stroked his chin: "These chicken pieces are red but not overly spicy, spicy but not overpowering, fragrant, spicy, and sweet, and the chicken pieces are stir-fried to be quite chewy, I’ve never tasted chicken so springy, tender, and crispy before, with juice inside that makes the chicken taste even more delicious..."
Jiang Qihang organized his thoughts: "The chicken, the chicken is so tender and smooth, how can it be so tender and smooth, with every chew, the chicken releases juice in my mouth, it’s the first time I’ve tasted chicken this tender and smooth..."
As the pieces of chicken break in their mouths, the smooth, juicy sensation and the spicy, sweet, and sour taste makes these wealthy youths feel like the Gong Bao Chicken they used to eat can’t even compare.
It’s clearly just an ordinary piece of chicken, yet the texture has such distinct layers.
It’s like watching a pretty woman with a stunning figure slowly peel off her black stockings.
Every inch of stocking removed makes it more enticing.
Just like this platter of Gong Bao Chicken, each bite contains a different kind of deliciousness.
Ma Junwen picked up a peanut and tried it.
Click~
Ma Junwen’s eyes lit up: "Oh my god, it’s so crispy... These peanuts soaked in sauce can still maintain such a crisp texture!"
Jiang Qihang nodded in agreement: "Yes, the tenderness of the chicken combined with the crispiness of the peanuts creates a very rich and complementary taste. I have to say, the combination of these two is truly perfect!"
Lin Anan was very excited: "This is indeed the most ordinary diced chicken, tender and smooth, and indeed the most ordinary peanuts, crispy inside and out. This kind of deliciousness, I tell you, I could eat it every day and never get tired of it!"
"This is truly the 100% Kung Pao Chicken that can bring happiness..."
This group of rich second-generation kids spoke so excitedly that their voices were trembling!
Huang Tao: "..."
Is this the same group of rich kids he knows, who used to have no depth?
The other staff members: "..."
This Kung Pao Chicken indeed has a fascinating aroma, and the taste must be great too.
It’s just that...
The emotions and words of this group are a bit too exaggerated, aren’t they...
"Old Qian, you guys try it too."
Huang Tao called out.
Old Qian and the assistant chefs didn’t hold back and picked up their chopsticks, sampling the Kung Pao Chicken.
Mildly numbing!
Mildly spicy!
As the Kung Pao Chicken enters the mouth, the sauce wrapped around the chicken pieces clings instantly to the tongue. Letting the tongue feel mildly numbing and mildly spicy, it also makes the taste buds cheer continuously just at the entry of the chicken pieces, then comes a rush of sweetness and the tender and delicious flavor unique to the chicken, causing Old Qian to instinctively close his eyes.
Immediately after.
He took a gentle bite, and after slightly chewing on the piece of chicken in his mouth, there was a bit of a "sour" sensation. The chicken’s meat texture enveloped in numbing, spicy, sour, and sweet flavors is very firm and bouncy, not at all rough. With a bite, it felt as if releasing all the enclosed juices within, with an even more delicious flavor blooming on the tongue.
The peanuts were fried to be crispy and delicious, the white segments of scallion brought a refreshing crispness, the three different textures blended into each other, contrasting yet harmonious, providing an unprecedented experience.
After a few mouthfuls of Kung Pao Chicken.
Old Qian immediately offered his evaluation: "There’s sweetness within the spiciness, and spiciness within the sweetness. The tenderness of the chicken combined with the crispiness of the peanuts, fresh and spicy as it enters the mouth, red but not overly spicy, spicy yet not overpowering, the texture of the meat smooth and crispy, the numb and spicy flavors are just perfect for us."
The confident demeanor seemed akin to a professional food critic.
Just now, he thought the few rich kids’ words were a bit exaggerated.
Now...
Where is it exaggerated?
Not a bit exaggerated at all!
Everything they said was heartfelt and true!
After tasting it, Meng Bo couldn’t help but praise: "Wow, the boss’s Kung Pao Chicken is really delicious, but I felt it wasn’t spicy enough. However, I can really handle spicy food."
"I think this degree of spiciness is just right. Though people in Wenling City can eat spicy, they can’t handle it too spicy," Zheng Jiajia commented with an expression of enjoyment, responding to Meng Bo.
She felt that people in Wenling City have a low tolerance for spiciness.
If spiciness were rated out of 10, they could only handle between 4-6.
Huang Tao laughed and said, "Jiajia is right, we have to make Sichuan dishes with a level of spiciness that most customers can accept."
Upon hearing this, Meng Bo immediately understood and felt like the boss had taught him another lesson.
Indeed, it’s hard to please everyone!
But to sell well, dishes must cater to the local taste, otherwise, it’s hard to establish a foothold.
Huang Tao saw Yang Huiru holding chopsticks, seemingly tempted but unafraid of the spiciness, and called out with a smile, "Huiru, you try the Kung Pao Chicken yourself too? I especially added less chili and Sichuan pepper; the spiciness should be tolerable. Why don’t you give it a go?"
"Alright, let me try it then."
Yang Huiru couldn’t handle spicy food, but hearing the compliments from those rich kids and her colleagues made her so tempted!
Moreover, with the brown-red color, glistening oil on the Kung Pao Chicken, it looks very enticing, and she was eager yet hesitant.
Now the boss himself had invited her, she didn’t hesitate any longer, picked up a piece of chicken, blew on it, waited for some of the heat to dissipate, then put it in her mouth and tried it.
The chicken enters, at first spicy with a hint of numbness, the next second you taste the rich, tender, and fresh flavor, a gentle bite, very slippery and easy to swallow, leaving only the heat of chili and Sichuan pepper.
She drank some cold water, icy and instantly washing away the heat in her throat.
Can’t tell you how refreshing it felt!
She exclaimed: "The boss’s Kung Pao Chicken is so delicious that even I, who am not good with spicy food, ate it and still want more!"
Just then.
The door to the store was pushed open.
