Gourmet: From a Stall in Northern Europe-Chapter 36: Putting Intestines Aside, These Intestines Are Actually Pretty Good
The sports event gradually came to an end, with more and more students pouring out, blocking the entire street. ๐๐ป๐๐ฎ๐๐๐๐๐ค๐ซ๐ฎ๐.๐ฌ๐๐ข
As the only food truck at the schoolโs entrance, Lin Chen finally experienced the joy of having a monopoly.
"I want to buy two chicken wings!"
"Please give me a big drumstick, thank you~"
"I only have 1 euro, can you mix some chicken hearts, duck intestines, pig ears or something for me?"
"Boss, where do you usually set up your stall? This stuff goes great with drinks. Iโll visit again when I have time!"
Lin Chen was busy packing for the young customers, while still managing to chat with the inquiring parents.
"I usually set up on Sunday daytime; otherwise, Iโm in the city center, setting up late. The food I sell varies daily, but itโs all Great Xia cuisine."
"Oh, thatโs a shame."
"The city center is so far, you need a car to go."
"Boss, if you set up in the city center, you probably live there, right? Why come all the way out here?"
"Itโs more of a trial."
Lucas chimed in, "Weโre planning to create an Instagram influencer account related to food. This episodeโs challenge is the offal tasting at the school entrance, and itโs our first attempt."
"Going to be a food blogger?"
"Sounds good, whatโs the account name? Iโll follow it."
"Will there be live streaming if you set up stalls later? Iโll come and buy when Iโm free too."
"Um... the account... hasnโt been created yet, hahaha..."
Lucas awkwardly scratched his back head; he initially wanted just to try it and revise the goals based on results, not expecting such a good business from the first attempt.
The offal tasting idea was a spontaneous excuse Lin Chen thought of, and it turned out to be more effective than expected.
Lucas was surrounded by customers asking questions constantly, and Lin Chen wasnโt having an easy time either.
The first batch of braised goods almost sold out, so he had to find time to fish more items from the braising soup.
Before long, drumsticks, duck legs, and wings were completely sold out, leaving only the odd parts.
The actual situation was much better than he imagined; these kids had a strong desire to try the taste of intestines thanks to the role models shown by the police, and with the low entry threshold and crunchy texture of chicken and duck intestines, most people gave thumbs up after tasting.
However, problems also followed.
The main event of this challenge task, the large intestines, almost nobody dared to buy.
Mainly because its appearance is somewhat terrifying.
He hadnโt expected this; had he known, he would only have sold duck and chicken intestines, possibly completing the challenge earlier.
Would it sell better if it was cut up?
Thinking of it, he did it: picked up an intestine, and with a swift motion of the knife, sliced it into diamond-shaped pieces like those seen in restaurants, piled them on a plate, and mixed them with a ladle of braised soup.
Once sliced, the appearance of the large intestine improved considerably, no longer looking twisted and worm-like.
"Boss, I heard your drumsticks and wings are delicious, I..."
"Sold out, sorry."
"Ah?? Anything else you recommend?"
Lin Chen pointed with his tongs: "Pig ears and feet are my favorites, but theyโre sold out too, only scraps left, the intestines and hearts are all gone; now, thereโs only duck neck and large intestines. Want some?"
"Ne-neck? Large intestines?"
The man gulped, his eyes following Lin Chenโs tongs to the two braised items.
The duck neck was cut into small sections, already half sold, whereas the large intestine piled like a small mountain.
Just by looking, it was clear the duck neck sold better.
Lin Chen understood the hidden meaning in his eyes, needing to act so the situation didnโt continue, urgently saying.
"This plate of large intestines is freshly topped up, not that nobody buys it. Our intestines sell very well, so we made a lot; look at those people eating them like noodles; theyโre all intestines!"
"Is that so?"
The man nodded in realization, mustering courage to try a bit of each.
If no one bought it, he truly wouldnโt dare to eat, but seeing so many elementary students eating it, how could he, an adult, hesitate? How embarrassing!
Picked up a small piece of duck neck, cautiously tasted the top meat.
Like beef jerky, the seasoning thoroughly infused into the meat, every bite brimming with rich aroma.
The manโs eyes lit up, and with assurance, he started eating in big bites.
Continuing to gnaw several pieces of duck neck, the spicy aroma filled his mouth, his tongue and lips quivering slightly, drooling uncontrollably.
Even a few tears welled up in his eyes.
Though tears were coaxed out by the spiciness, he couldnโt stop eating, wanting more the more he ate, invigorated by each bite.
Without hesitation, he threw a slice of large intestine into his mouth.
Thinly sliced large intestines had a different texture, like meat-flavored gummy worms, quite chewy but still biteable.
The man nodded, thinking as long as he didnโt think of them as intestines, they taste pretty good; mainly, the seasoning was delicious.
After students and parents tasted the goods, they gradually dispersed, finally allowing the two officers keeping order to exhale with relief.
Watching others eat for an hour, especially after sampling the savory braised goods, how could they hold back?
Plus, they were still thinking of that missed cold beer, so they walked over to the window again.
Looking in, good heavens, the table was left with only one type of food in the eight empty iron pans.
After careful look, it turned out to be large intestines!
"Hey officers, want some more intestines? I cut them up, making them easier to eat."
Last time, they gnawed on whole pieces, which was hard to swallow.
No denying the flavor, but the eating process was rather unpleasant for them.
Seeing Lin Chen had cut the intestines into slices, and with nothing else available for purchase, they got another serving of intestines, along with a bottle of cold beer.
To avoid mishaps, after getting the goodies, they quickly turned away and headed to their police car nearby to enjoy the food.
"Hmm? Surprisingly, sliced pork intestines taste good?"
"Ha~ paired with a sip of cold beer, itโs great, you should try!"
After all the customers left, the school entrance returned to being quiet.
Lucas and Lin Chen both exhaled deeply, exchanging glances, each reading a bit of fatigue in the otherโs eyes.
"Are they all sold out?"
"Not yet; there are still a few servings worth of large intestines left, weโll wait and see; if they really donโt sell, oh well, Iโll treat you to dinner later."
"Alright, just waiting for you to say that!"
As soon as the words left his lips, Lucas saw a few figures coming out from the school again.
Despite the fatigue, he forced himself to rejuvenate and prepare to attract customers, but unexpectedly, these people headed straight over, not even needing him to say a word.
"Great, the food truck hasnโt left!"
