Chapter 759 - 563: Even Brother Huang Has His Embarrassing Moments... (3)

Chapter 759: Chapter 563: Even Brother Huang Has His Embarrassing Moments... (3)

Generally, after the dumpling filling is prepared, people have a habit of tasting its saltiness to avoid any mishaps.

Of course.

There are many ways to check the saltiness.

One method is to insert chopsticks into the meat filling and then pull them out; by tasting the sauce on the tip of the chopsticks, one can often get a rough idea of the salt content.

Another way is to select a small piece of lotus root to taste, which can also give an initial judgment.

But for those experienced culinary experts, they are already well-versed in the proportions of seasonings and don’t need to verify by tasting.

Huang Jun is one of them!

His seasoning skill is exceptional. Even when faced with dumpling filling, which is a test of skill, he handles it effortlessly and skillfully.

No need to taste it anymore!

Wen Xueqian watched Huang Jun prepare to wrap up without tasting and instinctively blurted out, "Huang Jun, is it ready like this? Shouldn’t you try the taste for saltiness first?"

Before she finished speaking, she realized her question might be a bit redundant.

After all, for a chef of Huang Jun’s caliber, his precise control of seasoning has already reached a masterful level, so why bother with overdoing it?

"No need, I have a grasp on the taste."

Huang Jun smiled slightly, his eyes full of confidence: "If you’re concerned, feel free to try it yourself."

Wen Xueqian shook her head with a smiling face: "I’m not particularly concerned, just curious."

Even so, she couldn’t resist her curiosity, picked up the chopsticks, lightly dipped them into the juice of the filling, and carefully tasted a bit. A satisfied smile spread across her face, and she admired, "Hmm, the taste is indeed outstanding! Huang Jun, how do you do it? I always struggle with the proportions of seasonings when I try at home."

"It’s actually a kind of intuition, an instinct developed from accumulated experience."

He said slowly: "Every ingredient, every seasoning has its own unique character and flavor. To make them dance together harmoniously, you need to try and adjust constantly until you find that perfect balance point."

He paused for a moment and continued: "Moreover, seasoning is not just about adding or subtracting seasonings; it also involves your understanding of the ingredients, your sensitivity to the taste, and even your awareness of seasonal changes. For example, summer ingredients tend to be lighter, so when seasoning, you should reduce the salt to highlight the freshness of the ingredients; whereas in winter, it’s the opposite, you need richer flavors to warm the heart..."

Wen Xueqian: (((φ(◎ロ◎;)φ)))

Every word Huang Jun said was understandable, but why did it sound like a lecture from an alien when combined?

So profound...

Oh!

Nothing in the world is difficult if one is willing to give up...

For a cooking novice like her, simply tasting the flavor is more suitable and reliable...

"Wow, I never thought there’d be so much to seasoning."

She sighed with a slightly awkward yet polite smile at the corner of her mouth: "Huang Jun, you are amazing, making such a complex thing seem so natural and smooth."

Huang Jun smiled slightly: "When you do it often, you gain experience. You can do it too, as long as you feel the ingredients with your heart and experience every cooking process, you’ll gradually find the feeling."

"That makes sense!"

Wen Xueqian smiled bitterly: "However, for a culinary newbie like me, it’s too hard. I might as well give up, maybe you can teach our Chef Ge when there’s a chance..."

"Okay!"

Huang Jun nodded and continued his work.

Once all the ingredients were ready...

Huang Jun smiled and suggested, "The kitchen is a bit small, why don’t we move to the dining table to make dumplings?"

"Sure!"

Wen Xueqian gladly agreed and then helped Huang Jun move the necessary items one by one from the kitchen to the dining table.

Huang Jun stood by the dining table, continuing to knead the dough in his hands, his gaze gently turning to Qingqing and Weiwei playing nearby, softly calling, "Qingqing, Weiwei, game time is over, wash your hands and join us to make dumplings."

"Coming!"

The two little ones responded excitedly.

Liu Ruihan blinked her big eyes and said, "Godfather, I want to make dumplings too..."

"Of course you can, but remember to wash your hands thoroughly first."

Huang Jun nodded in agreement with a smile, gently reminding them as he watched Qingqing, Weiwei, and Liu Ruihan dash to the bathroom to wash their hands, he turned his gaze back and invited Liu Shiwei: "Brother Liu, would you like to join us in making dumplings too?"

Wen Xueqian heard this and instinctively turned to glance at Liu Shiwei, who was lounging on the sofa and watching a finance program, feeling a bit hesitant inside.

Uh, can he be of help?

Hopefully, he won’t become an example of "helping on the contrary!"

However...

Liu Shiwei gave an unexpected response, laughing heartily, "Sure, I actually want to give it a try... Making dumplings is more fun when the whole family gets involved..."

Wen Xueqian: "..."

Are you... sure you can do it?