Chapter 149 Yunyun is good at cooking
Chapter 149 Yunyun is good at cooking
Looking at the lively silver carp on the ground, Mu Yunyun couldn't help but sigh, "This is indeed the Beast World Continent. Even a random fish is this big."
"Do you have any small fish? They're too big; they're not suitable for the rice paddies."
"Are there any other types of fish? We can add more varieties."
Mu Yunyun curiously examined the Illusionary Silver Carp on the ground. Its tail feathers were as light as thin gauze and smooth to the touch, making it quite beautiful.
"There are smaller ones, but this kind of fish is the prettiest, so I caught this one."
"When I was a child, I had just awakened my lightning talent. When I had nothing to do, I would often release my superpowers into the river. I often couldn't control it and would blow up a whole river of fish."
Oh dear, so the big tiger likes to fry fish. If this were on Earth, the police would have to talk to him.
Mu Yunyun couldn't help but almost burst out laughing, and turned to look at Langya.
"I also like swimming. I fell into the river and saw this kind of fish by chance."
“Yunyun has other fish, I’ll go catch some more in the river.”
"But these fish don't taste good. No one in the Beast World Continent ever eats them, except for the aquatic beastmen in the southern continent."
The snowy owl and the jade fox simply watched; they had almost never gone into the water to catch fish, let alone tasted them.
Jin Yan did have some recollection of it, and belatedly said:
"I remember now, it really doesn't taste good. I saw it at the exchange point in Beast City before, it just looked nice."
"I secretly roasted it over a fire, and it tasted fishy and tough. The scales on the outside were also prickly and numb in my mouth. It didn't taste good."
"Hahaha!"
Upon hearing this, Mu Yunyun couldn't help but laugh out loud. As expected of beastmen, they didn't know how to cook.
Consciousness calls to the ducks.
"Little duckling, are these two fish the same as crucian carp on Earth? Are they poisonous? Can I eat them?"
[Hehe, host, it's just as you thought. It's similar to a crucian carp, but the scales of the Illusionary Silver Crucian Carp contain a trace of toxin; eating it directly will numb your nerves.]
[If you intend to eat it, it is recommended to scrape off the scales and internal organs.]
Okay, now it's clear why the Golden Lion's mouth went numb.
Mu Yunyun was overjoyed, staring at the Illusionary Silver Carp on the ground, swallowing hard.
It's time to improve our meals.
Mu Yunyun took stock of the ingredients at home: chili peppers, wild scallions, light soy sauce, salt, and lard.
One is braised, and the other is used in soup!
The beastmen and she both had excellent appetites, and this small twenty-pound fish was clearly just right as a side dish.
"You two don't need to go fishing in the river yet. We'll have fish for lunch, and I'll go with you this afternoon."
Fish? Fish for lunch?
These words clearly caused some panic among the beastmen.
Especially since I just heard the Golden Lion talking about this fish's musky mouth.
"Yunyun, this fish really shouldn't be eaten. Look, it's better as a pet."
"If Yunyun likes it, I'll go get a wooden tub and raise it for you right now."
The memory of the golden lion is still vivid; the fishy smell and the tingling sensation in my mouth are still lingering there. It was truly awful.
It wasn't that he was afraid to eat, but he couldn't bear to see his beloved little female eating such terrible food.
The other beastmen also opened their mouths, wanting to persuade them, but held back from speaking.
They had never eaten fish from the water before, but based on past experience, since the little female said she wanted to eat it, it must be delicious.
"Ah Jin is fine. I'll cook lunch, so everyone can just wait and enjoy the delicious food!"
Upon hearing this, the golden lion stopped insisting and instead looked on with anticipation, knowing that what the little female said must be true.
The six beastmen and three cubs all gathered around. Usually, it was the beastmen who cooked, but today Mu Yunyun was cooking herself.
The ten-pound fish was quite strong. Mu Yunyun wanted to handle it herself, but the fish swept its long tail at her.
The giant snake was quick and agile, freezing the little female before it could even touch her face.
"Ah Xuan, don't freeze it all!"
Mu Yunyun quickly stopped her, knowing that fresh fish always tastes better.
Finally, the beastman had to do it himself, with Mu Yunyun directing from the sidelines.
They dealt with the two large fish at the same time, with Jin Yan and Lang Ya each handling one.
"First, remove all the fish scales, leaving none, as fish scales are slightly poisonous."
The fish scales were hard, so the two of them conjured up sharp claws and began to pry them open.
He checked left and right repeatedly to make sure not a single fish scale was left.
Mu Yunyun spent 5000 points from the system shop to exchange for a large pair of pure iron scissors.
Anyone who has ever gutted a fish knows that it's practically impossible to do so without scissors.
"Here, these are scissors. Insert the pointed end into the fish's rear end."
"Starting from the rear end, cut open the fish's belly and remove the internal organs."
Mu Yunyun reached out to demonstrate, but Langya quickly snatched it away. He didn't want the little female to get hurt with such sharp scissors.
"Yunyun, let me do it. The fish is wet and slippery, and the scissors are sharp. It's not safe."
She smiled faintly, feeling warmed by the thoughtful Big Bad Wolf.
"Then be careful, there's a dark blue-green organ inside, that's the gallbladder. Don't break it, it will affect the taste of the meat."
As the young female spoke, the two beastmen worked diligently, not daring to be careless at all.
After scaling and gutting the fish, the 'Phantom Silver Carp' still opened and closed its mouth and gills, demonstrating its remarkable resilience.
The three little ones were very curious, craning their necks and squeezing inside, wanting to see more clearly.
Hao Bai and the other three watched carefully. This was a great opportunity to learn cooking skills, and they would take turns making dishes for the little female to taste.
Finally, the long tail fin was cut off and chopped into three sections with a large cleaver.
The fish was too big; the large iron pot couldn't hold the whole thing.
Now it was Mu Yunyun's turn to take charge. The two wood-burning stoves in the yard were lit at the same time, and water was poured into a stainless steel pot and brought to a boil.
Put a little bit of lard into the large iron pot, heat it up, and put in three pieces of the Illusionary Silver Carp. As soon as the big fish went into the pot, it made a crackling sound.
The three cubs were so frightened that they jumped up quickly and hid behind the jade fox.
The six beastmen were also startled. Cang Xuanyu and Haobai spread their hands, almost activating their ice powers to extinguish the flames.
"Calm down, everyone calm down, this is a normal reaction."
Of everyone, only Mu Yunyun remained calm. Having grown up in the countryside, she could cook, dress, and do farm work by herself when she was seven or eight years old; these were all minor matters for her.
Seeing that they were not even as brave as the little female, the six beastmen's handsome faces turned crimson with embarrassment.
Mu Yunyun smiled without saying a word, and laboriously flipped the fish in the pot.
These two stoves are too simple. She cooked a meal herself today and immediately found it very difficult.
If it rains, it becomes even more difficult for the beastmen to cook.
A kitchen and a traditional earthen stove must be built as soon as possible.
The next steps are completed with the help of the animal handlers: the fried fish pieces are put into a stainless steel pot to make soup.
The other three pieces were split in half, making six pieces, and then placed into a large iron pot in two batches and braised in oil.
Mu Yunyun prepared the sauce on the side, and after frying it over low heat until both sides were golden brown, she poured the sauce over it and started to simmer.
Before long, a fragrant aroma of fish and meat wafted out, a scent that the beastmen and their cubs had never smelled before.
"Wow! It smells so good!"
"Yunyun is amazing."
"Mom is so awesome!"
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Amidst the praise of the beastmen and Xiao Sen Sen, the braised fish and fish soup were successfully served.
Jin Shizi no longer questioned it. When he grilled the fish, he did nothing. He didn't scrape off the scales or remove the innards. He just grilled it directly over a fire. No wonder it tasted bad.
Once the fish was cooked, it was served with grilled meat made by Haobai and Qiyan, and the family began to enjoy the meal.
The fish soup was milky white and delicious, and the braised fish was tender and flavorful—it was simply a delicacy.
The beastmen were once again deeply impressed by the little female's culinary skills.
"Hehe, this is delicious, I still have work to do this afternoon!"
"Uh-huh!"
"Okay, Yunyun."
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