Chapter 110: Chu Ning’s Father Admits Defeat
The biggest characteristic of mutton was that it was tender and delicate. It was slightly different from beef and pork. However, Chu Ning’s father’s steps in handling the meat were almost identical. Soy sauce, chili, Sichuan peppercorn, oyster sauce... To Chu Ning, these spices, although giving the food a pleasant flavor, made the taste a little heavy. It could only stimulate the taste buds for a moment, but it did not enable the taste to linger.
Chu Ning would also use these seasonings, but she would not let them steal the limelight from the distinguishing features of the mutton. She would use some tender peas, chopped onions, and carrots to neutralize the seasoning. Once the mutton was seventy to eighty percent cooked, she would add green peppers and a few peppercorns to embellish the dish.
As for the salt and pepper salt prawns, Father Chu’s processing speed was even faster. After splitting open the back of the prawns, he would directly fry it in hot oil. Then, he would sprinkle a handful of cumin and salt, and it would be done.
As for Chu Ning, it didn’t look like she was cooking. Instead, it looked like she was carefully completing a work of art. On the salt and pepper prawns, there were also coriander and lemon.
When these four dishes were served on the dining table, Chu Jing and Mother Chu commented that the braised lamb chops and salt and pepper prawns made by Father Chu smelled very fragrant, and they appeared more appetizing.
"Xiao Ning, it looks like you’re going to lose," Chu Jing said with some regret, picking up a piece of Father Chu’s braised lamb chops and putting it into his mouth.
Chu Jing’s mother was also tasting Chu Ning’s lamb chops. At first, Chu Jing’s mother’s brows were slightly furrowed, but then they relaxed. In the end, her expression was extremely satisfied.
"Xiao Ning, this is the most delicious lamb I’ve eaten in all my years. This taste is very unfamiliar, but it gives me endless aftertaste. It allows me to experience the freshness of the lamb itself. Old Chu, you should try it too. I think you’ve lost to your daughter this time."