Finally, drizzle in a spoonful of balsamic vinegar, pouring it along the edge of the pan to bring out the complex aromas with the high temperature.
Turn off the heat.
Plate it.
The whole process was quick, taking no more than forty seconds.
Su Wei carried the plate back to the living room, still smelling of cooking.
The deer heart on the white porcelain plate had completely changed.
The originally dark red chunks of meat had now turned an enticing reddish-brown, and the cuts curled up from the heat, resembling ears of wheat, glistening with oil under the light.
The dish is garnished with red chili peppers and green onions, making it look incredibly appetizing.
(refer to)
Stir-fried deer heart.
Su Wei placed the plate in the very center of the table.
"Try it, but don't burn yourself."
Black didn't use chopsticks.
He reached out and picked up a piece of still-steaming deer heart with his calloused fingertips, not even caring about its scalding temperature.
This is a sign of respect for the prey, and also the most primitive way of eating.
Put it in your mouth.
"Crunch."
The crisp sound was exceptionally clear in the quiet room.
It doesn't have the fishy smell of offal, nor is it as tough as old meat.
It's crispy at first bite, and when you bite into it, the juices inside burst open in your mouth.
The numbing, spicy, fresh, and fragrant sensations instantly filled my entire mouth.
Then comes the fresh aroma of wild onions and the unique sweetness of deer heart, unfolding layer by layer.
Black kept his mouth closed, chewing slowly and intently, his Adam's apple bobbing up and down.
a long time.
He opened his eyes, and a hint of emotion flickered in those cold, gray eyes.
He picked up the glass of whiskey, tilted his head back, and drank it all in one gulp.
"Good."
There is only one word.
But for Black, who was known as the Old Devil," this was already the highest praise.
Old Kash couldn't wait any longer. He picked up a large chopstick, stuffed it into his mouth along with red chili peppers and wild onions, chewing until his mouth was greasy and his beard was covered in sauce.
"My God... this is what men should eat! The texture is like chewing on life force!"
Old Kash slapped his thigh excitedly, his voice booming, "Compared to this, my wife's stewed venison is practically dog food... Oh, sorry, darling, that's not what I meant, but... you know, this is amazing!"
Mrs. Kash, standing nearby, wasn't angry either. She was busy feeding a piece of deer heart to her youngest daughter, her face full of surprise and admiration.
" Su Wei, you have to teach me this," Mrs. Kash, her eyes full of curiosity. "If I can learn this, the offal in the house will be in high demand, even more so than steak."
Emily stared at the dish that looked very spicy and hesitated for a moment.
But the aroma was just too tempting; its aggressive scent seemed to be challenging her taste buds.
She tentatively picked up a small piece and put it in her mouth.
The next second, her blue eyes suddenly lit up.
Not fishy! Not fishy at all!
Moreover, its crisp and tender texture is simply addictive. Every chew is a pleasure.
"Is this the magic of Chinese cooking?" Emily looked at Su Wei with a newfound curiosity and admiration in her eyes. "How did you do that? The fire in the kitchen was so big just now, I thought you were going to set the house on fire."
Su Wei poured himself a glass of wine, smiled, and said calmly but confidently, "Only high heat can bring out the aroma. As long as you're quick enough, the meat won't get overcooked. That's called controlling the heat; it's also a kind of mastery."
[Ding! Consumed "Stir-fried Wild Deer Heart (Perfect Grade)"]
[Gained: Life Module +60]
[ Cooking Experience +50]
[Triggers special dietary supplement effect: Heart Strengthening (lasts 8 hours, reduces stamina consumption by 10%, slightly increases burst power, enhances cardiac blood supply, and greatly reduces fear).]
Another powerful buff.
Not only does it enhance endurance and explosive power, but it can even reduce fear?
Su Wei felt his heartbeat become stronger and steadyer, each beat sending hot blood to his fingertips.
This sense of power gave him an urge to rush into the snowstorm and run.
This is practically tailor-made for high-intensity hunting.
The deer heart in the plate was decreasing at a visible rate.
Aruk ate until he was covered in sweat, and even took off his coat, leaving him only wearing a flannel shirt soaked with sweat, revealing his hairy chest.
With the effects of alcohol, food, and a " Heart Strengthening," Aruk became incredibly talkative and daring.
"I told you! With Su Wei's skills, even without firing a gun, he could make a fortune as that New York tycoon's private chef!"
As Aruk poured wine for Su Wei, he slurred, "But that would be such a waste. Brother, with your skills and that ruthlessness, you belong in the wilderness."
He suddenly lowered his voice, leaned forward, and looked around at everyone mysteriously before finally fixing his gaze on Su Wei.
In his drunken, hazy eyes, a wildness suddenly shone through—the look of a hunter eyeing its prey.
" Su Wei, with this meal and your new Raptor... I think the time is right."
Aruk let out a burp, stretched out his rough, carrot-like fingers, and pointed to the pitch-black night outside the window.
That's the direction deep within Kodiak Island, a forbidden zone for humans.
"I just saw that new saw hanging in your backyard, and Uncle Black brought this giant antler set..."
"And after this ' Heart Strengthening ' meal, I feel like I could kill a bull right now."
Aruk slammed his hand on the table, making the plates bounce around, and even the sound of the wind and snow outside the window seemed to be drowned out by the slap.
"Can we put that plan on the agenda now?"
He lowered his voice, as if sharing a shocking secret:
"I've found out. Recently, in the old forest on the north slope, there's a big guy that just finished its last meal before hibernation and is looking for a place to sleep."
"Those footprints... tsk tsk, bigger than a washbasin, definitely the king of the island."
The room fell silent for a moment.
The atmosphere instantly shifted from a warm and inviting enjoyment of food to a somber one.
Old Kash put down his glass, his brows furrowed, and the drunkenness in his eyes mostly dissipated.
Even Black's chopsticks, which were holding peanuts, froze in mid-air, his sharp gaze sweeping towards Aruk.
Only Su Wei, feeling the powerful beating of his heart in his chest, looked at Aruk, whose face was flushed and whose eyes gleamed with ambition.
He gently swirled the wine glass in his hand, leaving streaks of amber liquid on the glass's surface.
He didn't speak, he just stared at the Browning shotgun on the wall.
The wind and snow outside the window grew even stronger, and faintly, one could hear a roar coming from the deep mountains in the distance.
Bear hunting?
Chapter 114 The Bear Hunting Plan and the Last Girl Left Behind (A long chapter of 5042 words!)
The howling wind outside the window violently pounded against the wooden house, making a dull thud.
The atmosphere inside the room became somewhat heavy because of this sentence.
"Bear hunting?"
Su Wei repeated it.
His glass hovered in mid-air, the whiskey inside swaying slightly.
Thanks to the Heart Strengthening stimulant, his heart was beating strongly at that moment.
Upon hearing those two words, my heartbeat didn't falter at all; instead, it pumped even more blood, rushing throughout my body.
This feeling is wonderful.
In the past, Su Wei would have been nervous if he heard that he was going to hunt a Kodiak brown bear that weighed more than half a ton and stood nearly three meters tall.
Those are apex predators, the overlords of the island; humans are utterly helpless against them.
But now, that tension seems to have subsided, replaced by a sense of excitement.
When Aruk saw that Su Wei did not immediately refuse, his eyes shone even brighter.