I'm the Culinary God-Chapter 494 - 251: Grand Opening Celebration Plan! Xu Ge, can you make that kind of Pumpkin Soup from the barbecue restaurant? [Subscribe Please]_3

Chapter 494: Chapter 251: Grand Opening Celebration Plan! Xu Ge, can you make that kind of Pumpkin Soup from the barbecue restaurant? [Subscribe Please]_3

Following the stairs to the second floor, just as the two of them were about to try their luck at the kitchen door, they saw Che Zai and Lin Xu pushing a handcart with two baskets of pumpkins coming out of the elevator.

The pumpkins in the basket were only slightly bigger than a palm.

Geng Lele couldn’t help but tease after seeing them,

"Wow, are these little pumpkins starting to work and support the family before they’re even a month old?"

Lin Xu explained,

"These are Bebe Pumpkins. They taste both dry and glutinous, and are very fragrant when eaten, particularly suitable as a meal replacement... The kitchen isn’t too busy right now, how about I steam a few for you to taste?"

As soon as she heard they were suitable as a meal replacement, Zeng Xiaoqi was immediately tempted.

Why did the ordinary-looking pumpkins become so appetizing after Boss Lin’s introduction?

Geng Lele patted her belly and said,

"I just ate too much whole grilled lamb and am having a bit of trouble eating solids."

But these little pumpkins looked so cute. She thought for a moment and asked,

"Lin Xu, can you make that kind of Pumpkin Soup they serve at Korean-style Grilled Meat restaurants? It has a silky texture when you drink it, and it also has a milky flavor. I especially love it, and I always have at least five refills whenever I eat grilled meat."

Pumpkin Soup from grilled meat restaurants?

Lin Xu actually knew how to make that.

In the summer of his sophomore year, his parents resigned to contract a scenic area.

The day they resigned, the whole family and relatives ate grilled meat together in a famous restaurant in Yinzhou City.

Chen Meijuan was deeply impressed by the Pumpkin Soup that day.

She asked the staff in detail about the preparation method. After returning home, she tinkered for two days and finally made Pumpkin Soup that was exactly like the one at the grilled meat restaurant.

As his mom’s designated little lab rat, Lin Xu naturally drank Pumpkin Soup for two straight days too.

Not only did he get a bit sick of it, but he even remembered the recipe.

Now, hearing Geng Lele say this, he said,

"Then you two wait a moment. I’ll go get ready in the kitchen and try to make Pumpkin Soup that’s just like the one from the grilled meat restaurant."

"Thank you, Lin Xu, you’re the best."

"Thanks a lot, Boss Lin."

Zeng Xiaoqi hadn’t expected that following Geng Lele downstairs would lead her to stumble upon something delicious. She planned to taste it later—if the Pumpkin Soup was really just like the one sold at the grilled meat restaurants, that’s what she’d feature in the next episode...

Wait a minute, how many ideas for the next episode have I accumulated these past few days? Why am I acting like the lady boss, seeing everything as my favorite? No, I must make a list when I get back. I’ll list all the dishes we’re considering for filming, and then let Boss Lin choose. I shouldn’t be too greedy; I need to take it one step at a time. Yes, it’s definitely not because I’m craving it...

In the kitchen, Lin Xu took a few pumpkins, washed them in the sink, then cut them open to remove the seeds and pulp.

Despite their small size, these pumpkins had plenty of seeds. He thought it would be a waste to throw away these plump seeds, so he saved them in a bowl, intending to make some pumpkin seeds later.

These would make delicious little snacks while watching dramas or movies at night.

Once the pumpkins were cleaned, they were placed on a steaming tray and then into the steamer to begin cooking.

To make delicious Pumpkin Soup, the pumpkins must first be thoroughly steamed to bring out their sweet flavor, ensuring the resulting Pumpkin Soup is fragrant and tasty.

To make tasty Pumpkin Soup, besides pumpkins, you need pure milk, White Sugar, cheese, and a little bit of glutinous rice flour for thickening.

The addition of cheese is to enhance the fragrance and create a smooth texture.

This was a trick Chen Meijuan discovered after many attempts. Only with cheese could the Pumpkin Soup’s flavor and texture be faithfully replicated to match that of the grilled meat restaurants.

If you don’t add it, the Pumpkin Soup turns out just like the pumpkin porridge you make at home.

Before long, the pumpkin was thoroughly steamed.

When he opened the steamer door, a rich, sweet aroma wafted out.

This time, just serving it on a plate would suffice as the meal replacement pumpkin Zeng Xiaoqi had specifically requested.

However, for Pumpkin Soup, further processing was necessary.

Lin Xu took out the blender. Holding a pumpkin in one hand, he used a metal spoon with the other to scoop the golden pulp into the blender.

The skin of the Bebe Pumpkin was actually quite tasty—fragrant and sticky. 𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶

But adding it to the Pumpkin Soup would significantly lower its visual appeal, taking away that tempting bright yellow color. So, the skin had to be removed, leaving only the yellow flesh.

After scooping out all the flesh, Lin Xu added a carton of milk and then turned on the blender’s pulp function to make a thick pumpkin puree.

Today, he had steamed a surplus of pumpkin, and it took him several rounds of blending to finish it all.

Once all the pumpkin puree was ready, he set a stainless steel saucepan used for desserts on the stove, added two cartons of milk to it, and then some cheese slices to simmer.

While simmering, he constantly stirred with a spoon to speed up the melting of the cheese.

After the cheese had melted, he poured in the prepared pumpkin puree. He then started to continuously stir with a spoon to evenly mix the milk and the pumpkin puree.

At the same time, he aimed to fully simmer out the flavors of the milk, cheese, and pumpkin.

During this process, depending on the thickness of the Pumpkin Soup, he would flexibly add milk to prevent it from becoming too thick and burning on the bottom.

Once the aroma was fully developed, he added a small spoonful of White Sugar into the pot, followed by pouring in most of a bowl of thickening slurry made with glutinous rice flour.

Glutinous rice flour not only helps to thicken but also adds a silky smooth texture to the Pumpkin Soup.

The finished Pumpkin Soup was golden and delicate, with a creamy, thick consistency.

When ladled into a bowl, it even had a slight stringy effect.

After serving it, Geng Lele and Zeng Xiaoqi, who had been eagerly waiting at their seats, quickly came over.

"Wow, it’s just like the one we had! That sweet fragrance hits you immediately... Lin Xu is awesome!"

Geng Lele had barely received her bowl of Pumpkin Soup when she slurped a mouthful from the edge. She immediately lauded Lin Xu’s skills; this flavor, she realized, was even more authentic than the Pumpkin Soup at the grilled meat restaurants!

After Zeng Xiaoqi tried it, she immediately cast aside the plan she had in mind for the next TV show.

"It’s so delicious! How about we shoot this for the next episode?"

Weren’t you just saying we should film the Winter Melon Stuffed Chicken Breast? Lin Xu was somewhat surprised, but since Xiaoqi was the show’s director, he nodded and said,

"Sure, no problem."

"Then you’ll have to make more next time. I plan to fill a thermos so I can sit in the office and enjoy it slowly."

Lin Xu: "..."

Sister, this isn’t just pumpkin and milk. There’s also a lot of cheese and White Sugar in it! If you keep drinking it like this, forget about losing weight; you might actually gain twenty pounds!

After returning to her seat with the delicious and sweet Pumpkin Soup, Geng Lele took out her phone to snap a photo, and then posted it to the Lin Ji’s Food topic,

"Haha, came to the back kitchen on a whim and just happened to catch Lin Xu making Pumpkin Soup! It has a fragrant, sweet taste and a silky texture. You can always trust Lin Ji!"

She had just posted this update.

Shen Baobao was resting and drinking water by the tennis court when she saw it. She immediately lost all interest in another round and asked Chen Yan, who seemed to want more tennis,

"Yan Bao, shall we go back?"

"Tsk tsk tsk, have you started missing your brother-in-law after such a short time? You can take a taxi home by yourself. I need to take advantage of today’s peace and quiet to practice more, to welcome my thirtieth in the most beautiful and healthy state..."

Before she could finish the word "birthday," she glanced at the Pumpkin Soup on Shen Baobao’s phone screen. She then immediately began to pack her equipment and possessions, saying,

"Life should be balanced. Since you want to go back, as your cousin, I’ll sacrifice some training time and drive you home. After all, we have such a deep sisterly bond..."

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