A rich aroma of scallions wafted through the air, carried by the rising steam, and permeated every corner of the living room.
Emily, who was stroking the Cotton Candy, suddenly sniffed, and her eyes instantly lit up.
Another new dish?!
This wasn't the taste of any Western breakfast she was familiar with.
It lacks the wheat aroma of bread, the smoky flavor of bacon, and the bitterness of coffee.
It was a pure, caramelized aroma, with a certain richness unique to the East, instantly arousing her stomach's cravings, to the point that her stomach couldn't help but let out a soft protest.
Su Wei scooped out the fried scallion segments and poured soy sauce and a little sugar into the remaining scallion oil in the pot.
"Splash."
When soy sauce meets hot oil, it releases a more complex savory and salty aroma, while the addition of sugar neutralizes the astringency of the soy sauce, enhancing its freshness and luster.
In the soup pot next to it, the water was boiling, and white steam was rising.
A handful of thin noodles was sprinkled in and tumbled in the boiling water.
For Su Wei, who possesses [ Cooking LV3 ], cooking noodles is all about the details.
Use plenty of water and a high flame, adding water twice to ensure the noodles are smooth on the outside and chewy on the inside, never mushy.
Three minutes later.
The noodles were scooped into a bowl, rinsed with cold water, and then topped with two spoonfuls of freshly made scallion oil.
Stir quickly with chopsticks.
The steaming noodles were instantly coated in a dark brown oil, each strand glistening with oil and emitting an irresistible heat and aroma.
Finally, Su Wei cracked two eggs into the frying pan.
Simmer over low heat until the egg whites solidify, while the yolks remain slightly runny and trembling.
Two poached eggs are placed on top of the two bowls, and sprinkled with a few crispy fried scallions and white sesame seeds.
(refer to)
"Have a meal."
Su Wei carried two large bowls out of the kitchen and placed them on the dining table, the wooden tabletop making a dull thud.
Emily hopped onto the dining table on one foot and sat down.
She looked at the bowl of dark, oily noodles in front of her, and her throat involuntarily moved.
The scent was so aggressive, completely unreasonable, that it bypassed all rational defenses.
"What's this?"
She clumsily picked up the fork that Su Wei had specially prepared for her.
"Special Scallion Oil Noodles"
Su Wei sat down, picked up his chopsticks, and scooped up a mouthful of noodles, putting it into his mouth.
Slurp!
For someone living in a harsh, cold place like Alaska, being able to eat a hot, high-carbohydrate, high-fat meal in the morning is a real treat.
The warm fluid slid down the esophagus into the stomach, dispelling all the cold.
Emily imitated him, rolling up a ball of noodles.
The moment it enters your mouth, the rich aroma of scallions mixed with the savory sweetness of soy sauce explodes in your mouth.
The noodles are chewy and springy, coated in oil but not greasy; instead, they have an irresistible smoothness.
She gently bit into the fried egg.
The golden egg liquid flowed out, mixing with the noodles, instantly making the texture smoother and richer.
"Ugh!"
Emily's deep blue eyes widened.
[Successfully made a "Special Scallion Oil Noodles" dish, Life Module EXP +15]
[Passive " Simple Dietary Supplementation " triggered: The user will experience a slight increase in cold resistance and mental focus for the next three hours.]
Su Wei glanced at the system panel, said nothing, a slight smile playing on his lips, and continued eating his noodles.
In less than ten minutes, the bowls in front of the two of them were empty.
Emily even used the remaining small piece of scallion oil to wipe up all the oil at the bottom of the bowl before eating it, not even bothering to wipe away the little bit of sauce stuck to the corners of her mouth.
She put down her fork and, somewhat embarrassed, dabbed her lips with a tissue.
"This is simply... unbelievable."
She couldn't find a suitable adjective.
"It's a hundred times better than anything in Anchorage's Chinatown."
"This is an exclusive recipe, never to be shared with outsiders."
Su Wei quickly and efficiently cleared away the bowls and chopsticks.
How do your feet feel?
"Much better."
Emily moved her left ankle.
"That stiff feeling is gone. Although it still stings a little when I put pressure on it, it's under control now. Last night's medicated oil... it's really amazing."
"That's good."
Su Wei stacked the bowls and plates together.
"After a few more rehabilitation sessions, there shouldn't be any problems."
" Su Wei."
Emily suddenly called out to him as he was about to turn and head to the kitchen, her voice tinged with hesitation.
"How?"
"Last night at dinner, Aruk mentioned... the bear-hunting plan."
Her tone was clearly worried, and her deep blue eyes were fixed on him.
"Are you really going? Or are you going to Eagle Beak Cliff?"
Su Wei paused for a moment, but did not turn around.
"That was Black's idea."
"I know Black is the best hunter, but..."
Emily gripped the edge of the tablecloth, her knuckles turning slightly white.
"It's winter now, any male bear that isn't hibernating is crazy. Besides, this is Eagle Beak Cliff, the terrain is too complicated, if something happens, even a rescue helicopter can't get in. You only got your hunter's license not long ago, Su Wei, this is too risky."
Su Wei turned around, leaned against the kitchen counter, and crossed her arms.
I know what I'm doing.
His tone was calm, revealing no emotional fluctuation, but his eyes were unusually firm.
"I have my reasons for doing this. I intend to become a real hunter; it will be my livelihood from now on. Therefore, I must try. I have to think about my future. I also want to renovate this place, and maybe buy more land."
"If Black dared to take me, it means he's confident. My job is just to fire the guns; as long as I don't miss, it's just another day of overtime."
What if we mess it up?
Emily's voice rose an octave.
"Then there's no 'what if'."
Su Wei answered decisively.
He didn't want to dwell on the topic any longer, so he took the plate and went into the kitchen.
The sound of rushing water interrupted Emily before she could finish speaking.
As she watched that figure recede into the distance, her unease did not lessen; instead, it became even more complicated because of Su Wei's almost cold confidence.
Ten minutes later.
Su Wei changed into a dark gray windbreaker and carried a black travel bag downstairs.
"Are you all packed? I'll take you home."
"Um."
Emily was already dressed, and the jeans that had dried last night now hugged her long, slender legs, showing off their beautiful lines.
Before leaving, Su Wei poured a full bowl of chopped venison into Cotton Candy's food bowl and added a raw egg.
The little fox immediately buried its head in the bowl, making smacking noises, completely ignoring its owner who was about to leave.
"If I come back late, it will go to sleep by itself."
Su Wei pushed open the door.