William had chosen this somewhat Chinese-style dish with a certain element of gambling in mind.
By observing "Unknown's" appearance and clothing, it was clear that, judging by Yi Chen's former worldview, she was a typical Nordic person. Her cooking methods and seasonings were also distinctly Western.
Thus, William was certain she had never tasted Chinese cuisine. This rice bowl was his wager.
However, since the backyard contained no rice plants, William had to find a way to make the grains himself, and the rice had to be special. It could not be vegetarian.
Whether it was the rosemary leaves previously used to garnish the lamb chops or the vegetables and fruits grown in the backyard, everything possessed the attribute of "meat." When chewed, they had a distinct meaty texture and the aroma of protein.
From this, William judged that she would not eat purely vegetarian food.
He therefore used highly resilient octopus meat, naturally obtaining the ingredients from Catherine.
The octopus's resilience not only recreated the texture of rice, but its deep-sea flavor also gave the rice bowl an entirely different deliciousness. After being heated and steamed, it formed rich juices inside each grain.
William had named these grains Exploding Octopus Rice, naturally drawing inspiration from Catherine's signature circus dish, "Exploding Octopus Balls."
However, compressing the balls down to the size of rice grains while recreating their chewy texture was extremely tedious. With the cooperation of everyone inside him, William spent a full four hours making enough rice.
Of course, the topping was the real highlight.
William had not chosen any meat from the backyard because none of it could compare to him, whether in quality or freshness.
The owner of the house slightly raised his head as he finished chewing the final grain, completing this profound and delicious