I'm the Culinary God-Chapter 546 - 267: The Temptation of Fried Pork Chop, Irresistible to All Girls on a Diet! [Seeking Monthly Ticket]_3
After tenderizing all the pork chops, it was time to marinate them.
There were several marination methods for pork chops: one was to fry and marinate them on the spot, another was to marinate them for an hour beforehand, and then there was the overnight marination method. In terms of flavor, naturally, the overnight marination tasted better. The marinade for the pork chops was made with ingredients such as Scallion and Ginger, Celery, and Carrots, which kept the pork fresh and fragrant while also providing a perfect texture and rich meat juices. But that took too long; there was no way to complete today’s task in time.
On-the-spot frying and marinating basically meant seasoning the meat with coarse sea salt and pepper on both sides, then dipping it in flour, dipping it in beaten Egg, and finally coating it with breadcrumbs. This method was generally used by Western restaurants. The advantage was quickness—cook it, fry it, eat it on the spot; the downside was that the pork chop wasn’t very flavorful.
It was almost ten o’clock now, and it was a bit early to be frying pork chops. The task required changing the customers’ dining plans, and they had to wait at least until business hours to start frying. So Lin Xu had no choice but to opt for the second method.
He put the pork rib chops into a basin and added Rice Wine, Light Soy Sauce, and ginger juice in turn. Then he sprinkled in salt, sugar, and starch, and based on the amount of pork chops, cracked in six Eggs. After everything was added, he mixed the seasonings well. Then, he vigorously kneaded and squeezed the chops to allow the marinade to penetrate as deeply as possible into the pork. Once all the pork chops were rubbed and coated with the slightly thick Egg marinade, he sealed them with plastic wrap and placed them in the refrigerator to marinate and chill.
「Elsewhere, at the Fung Tong Building.」
Shen Guofu finally awaited the arrival of President Yan and her entourage. Just as he was about to lead this imposing woman in her forties to the conference room, President Yan suddenly asked, "President Shen, that grandson of yours named Dundun..."
Shen Guofu was a bit puzzled. They were asking about Dundun’s whereabouts as soon as they arrived—were they here to talk business or to pet a cat?
He said with a smile, "Dundun is at work, serving as the welcoming cat at the front desk of my son-in-law’s restaurant. I apologize, Dundun wasn’t able to greet you, President Yan."
Hearing that the cat was working, Yan Lin’s face instantly showed a look of delight. Last time, it was this little fellow’s deliberate pleasing that made her reconsider the possibility of cooperating with Shen Group. She had thought it was just an untroubled little cat, but unexpectedly, it even had a job.
Nowadays, do even cats have to earn their own living expenses?
"Is your son-in-law’s restaurant far from here? I mean no offense, I just want to hug that little guy, Dundun. Ever since I left last time, I’ve been thinking about its chubby figure..."
It was confirmed—President Yan had come specifically to pet the cat.
Shen Guofu glanced at his watch and then said, "The business lunch is arranged at my son-in-law’s restaurant. Let’s have Dundun keep you good company then. What do you think, President Yan?"
"Yes, yes, thank you, President Shen! I really want to see what that little guy is up to now."
What’s it up to? It was living a life of total luxury. Every day, if not being held by one beauty, then it was being cuddled by another. Not only did it get hugs, but it also needed its chin scratched and its body massaged. If the massage was too short, it would ask for overtime. The sweet little thing had suddenly turned into a Cadillac owner.
No time to delay. To pet Dundun sooner, the discussion meeting originally planned for ten-thirty was brought forward to now. Yan Lin and her team didn’t even take a moment to drink water and hurriedly entered the conference room to start discussing the cooperation details with the representatives from Shen Group.
「Meanwhile, Dou Wenjing was busy with work.」
She noticed that a document needed the boss’s signature, and it was also time to review the accounts for the procurement department. She checked the time, picked up the document, slung her bag over her shoulder, and left the company, planning to check if there were any new tasty dishes at the restaurant in the last few days. Although she had been forced to start cutting fat recently, she still couldn’t resist trying good dishes when they appeared.
She took the elevator to the ground floor. Just as she stepped out of the elevator, she saw Chen Yan coming out from another elevator.
"Where are you off to, President Chen?"
"To the restaurant to see what to have for lunch today. What about you, President Dou?"
"I’m also heading to the restaurant. The location for the third branch of Ziqiang Shengjian has been decided; I need the boss to sign off on it."
Hearing they were headed the same way, Chen Yan, who hadn’t driven, simply got into Dou Wenjing’s BMW 5 Series.
Together, they arrived at Lin Ji’s Food on Yingchun Street. As soon as they walked through the door, they saw Shu Yun cradling Dundun and teasing the big-headed fish in the aquarium.
"What’s for lunch today, Director Shu?"
"Master Ma is making Stew. At the request of our female employees, he’s added a whole pack of Glutinous Rice. If you two like Glutinous Rice, you should get some extra."
Glutinous Rice? What girl doesn’t love that kind of delicacy? Especially when it’s cooked in spicy hot pot, it’s spicy, numbing, soft, and chewy—it tastes even better than meat. But now is the time to cut fat, and it’s the boss’s wife leading the campaign. Everyone is following suit. Who dares to eat that kind of calorie bomb? Especially when it’s stewed in meat broth. Just eating two pieces would probably require two rounds of jumping jacks to burn off the calories.
As soon as she heard Stew, Chen Yan subconsciously swallowed, then immediately added, "Forget it, I’d better eat some low-fat cold dishes later, so I don’t give Yueyue a chance to tease me about it."
Dou Wenjing and Shu Yun were about to say they’d eat the same dish when they smelled a rich, savory aroma wafting from the direction of the staircase. Looking up, they saw an employee passing by with a large piece of golden, crispy Fried Pork Chop.
"What’s that?"
"The boss made Fried Pork Chop and asked me to bring some to Master Xu, to let the brothers in the marination department have a taste... You want some? If you want to eat, you can go upstairs. The marinated pork chop, drenched in Egg and coated with breadcrumbs before being deep-fried... TSK TSK!"
He didn’t continue, but the three women gazing upward couldn’t help but swallow. At that moment, they felt like the proverbial kid next door in the joke.
"Ahem, I’ll go upstairs to see what cold dishes are available today." "Little Chen" picked up the hem of her skirt and led the way upstairs.
"I need to get the boss’s signature; this matter can’t be delayed." "Little Dou" followed suit, with a demeanor that said, I’m purely here for business, not because I’m craving anything.
Shu Yun cheerfully placed Dundun on the service counter, "Sweetie, play here by yourself for a bit, okay? Your godmother is going upstairs to taste some pork chop."
If you feel like eating, then eat. It’s high in calories, but if no one mentions it in the group, then it’s zero calories!
When she arrived upstairs, she saw Chen Yan and Dou Wenjing already eating. The crisp CRUNCHING sound echoed, like a tiny paw scratching at the bottom of her heart...
As Chen Yan munched, she extended her oily hand and said, "Don’t forget to dip it in spicy Soy Sauce; it’s the essence of Fried Pork Chop. Oh my, Lin Ji could go bankrupt, and my brother-in-law could set up a stall outside a school, and we’d still not go hungry. His culinary skills are amazing!"
Dou Wenjing gave her a helpless look. "Can’t you say something more auspicious, President Chen? Shu Yun and I rely on the boss to pay our salaries. What will we do if he goes bankrupt? Set up a stall outside a school too?"
"Follow me! As long as you two take care of me like you do Dundun, I’ll support you both for life!" Chen Yan chuckled like a mischievous girl, then straightened up and said seriously, "Let’s just eat one piece each and no more. Let’s not let Yueyue find out we had pork chop, or she’ll definitely make fun of us."
"Mm-hmm, don’t worry, President Chen, one piece is enough for me."
"If no one says anything, it’s as if no one ate."
As the three whispered among themselves, a white BMW X1 slowly pulled into a parking spot at the storefront.
Healthy eating feels so great; I’ve been feeling energetic all morning... Huh, is that Wenjing’s car? What’s she doing here at the shop at this hour? She’s not here to scrounge food again, is she?
The thought of her low-fat meal made Shen Baobao suddenly worried. Fearing that Dou Wenjing and Shu Yun might secretly devour her portion, she hurried into the shop and then ran up the stairs, her footsteps echoing THUMP, THUMP, THUMP.
She emerged from the stairwell to find Chen Yan and the others munching on Fried Pork Chops.
The crispy CRUNCHING sound, the rich aroma, the golden color of the breadcrumb coating...
BOO HOO! Which girl on a diet could resist such temptations? Forget about cutting fat—I want to eat the delicious, crispy Fried Pork Chop!
To be honest, I haven’t tried Shanghai-style Fried Pork Chop yet, so I don’t know what it tastes like. This Chapter is 5,700 words; brothers, I’m asking for your Monthly Tickets!
