I'm the Culinary God-Chapter 548 - 268: The Fat-Loss Quartet Transforms into the Weight-Gain Quartet! Can You Make Grilled Pork Chops? [Seeking Monthly Ticket] _2
He promptly brought out the marinated pork chops from the refrigerator, followed by the flour, egg wash, and breadcrumbs.
When the oil was hot enough, he first used a skimmer to remove any breadcrumb residue from the pot. Then, he picked up a piece of the well-marinated pork chop and dipped it in the flour, ensuring both sides were coated.
This flour was not pure flour but a mixture of two-thirds low gluten flour and one-third cornstarch.
The purpose of this mixture was to give the pork chops a crisper texture.
After coating the chops with flour, he picked them up and patted them, shaking off any excess.
A thin layer of flour paste was sufficient. It didn’t need to be too thick, as too much would absorb oil during frying, causing the coating to separate from the meat and potentially fall off.
Next, he placed the floured pork chops into the beaten egg mixture, covering their surface with egg wash.
The egg wash not only helped the breadcrumbs adhere but also added a rich egg flavor, making the pork chops even more fragrant and tasty.
Once fully coated with egg wash, he put the pork chops into a small basin filled with breadcrumbs.
In the making of Fried Pork Chops, the role of flour was to lock in the meat’s moisture and help more egg wash adhere, while the egg wash ensured the breadcrumbs would stick firmly to the surface of the chops.
As for the breadcrumbs, they provided a much stronger crisp and aromatic sensation than flour.
This three-part combo complemented each other perfectly, suitable not just for Fried Pork Chops, but also for fried chicken fillets, legs, wings, Large Shrimp, and even mushrooms—anything that could be deep-fried. 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦
Holding the breadcrumb-coated pork chop, he shook off the excess crumbs and smoothly placed it into the hot oil.
Right after being dropped in, the pot started bubbling vigorously, and some breadcrumbs scattered due to the heated oil.
It was crucial to skim these loose breadcrumbs out quickly with a skimmer to prevent them from burning and filling the pot with an unpleasant bitterness.
Once the pork chops held their shape, he used tongs to flip them, ensuring even cooking, which made them even tastier.
The Fried Pork Chops were fried until golden on both sides and then removed from the pot.
After draining the oil slightly on a rack, he laid them on the cutting board used for cooked dishes and sliced them into strips with a kitchen knife.
As he cut, the CRUNCH CRUNCH sound was enticing, making it hard to resist pinching off a piece to taste.
Once sliced, he plated them. Just as he reached the kitchen doorway, Lin Xu saw the fat-reducing quartet standing at the entrance, their eyes glued to the dish in his hands.
"Finished eating?"
With such appetites, they could forget about slimming down. Even those looking to gain weight didn’t eat like this.
"I was eating just fine until Yan Bao snatched my Fried Pork Chop away. I hardly had a few bites."
"I only managed a few bites, too. Director Dou was too quick—a general manager stealing food from a VIP! Brother-in-law, if you don’t deal with this, I’ll report it to the consumer association!"
"I didn’t get much either. President Chen said she couldn’t finish, so I took two pieces, and then Shu Yun snatched several from me."
"I... I had just grabbed some when the boss’s wife snatched them away. I hadn’t even had a bite."
Lin Xu: "..."
I get it, I get it. All those Fried Pork Chops were devoured by a rift in space-time; it had nothing to do with you guys.
He handed over the dish.
"Carry on eating. If it’s not enough, I’ll fry some more—there are plenty of Fried Pork Chops."
As the group took the plate and went off to eat, Ma Zhiqiang also finished preparing the Stew.
Cabbage, pork, vermicelli, dried tofu, Glutinous Rice... A large pot of the Stew looked so tempting that Lin Xu felt his mouth water.
Although the Fried Pork Chops were delicious, they didn’t quite feel like a proper meal.
To someone who grew up in North China, it was more satisfying to fill a bowl with the Stew and accompany it with a couple of steamed buns.
"The food is ready, and Chef Ji has just finished steaming the buns. Shall we start the meal, Boss?"
Ma Zhiqiang wiped his hands. Ever since the new store opened, he had been the lead sous-chef. Although the pay was good, he felt a sense of distance from the boss. It was like being kicked out of the core group after the company expanded. But Lin Xu ordering the Stew today instantly brought back the feeling of working at Lin Ji’s Food.
"Let’s eat!"
The kitchen helpers served the Stew in large bowls and brought it outside, along with a big basket of freshly steamed handmade buns and rice.
Guests could freely choose their staple, and there was plenty of the Stew to go around, ensuring everyone got their fill.
Lin Xu fried two more Fried Pork Chops for the fattening quartet. Then, he filled a bowl with a generous portion of the Stew for himself, sneakily adding a few extra pieces of Glutinous Rice that had softened from cooking.
Carrying his bowl, he sat next to Shen Baobao by the booth, picked up a piece of pork belly, put it in his mouth, and then bit into a bun.
Yep, the Stew was really more satisfying.
After finishing the meat, he fished out the Glutinous Rice he had just added to his bowl. He blew on it and was about to enjoy its chewy texture when a cute face leaned in,
"Can Glutinous Rice actually go into the Stew? Is it good?"
Lin Xu smiled and, using a piece of bun to hold it, fed the Glutinous Rice to the eager Baobao,
"Why don’t you have this bowl? I’ll go get some more."
"Thanks, Xu. You’re spoiling me; you’ll have to be responsible for this later on!"
"Alright."
Lin Xu passed his bun and chopsticks to Shen Baobao, pushed the bowl in front of her, and stood up to get more of the Stew and another bun.
The fattening trio sitting opposite: "..."
Why did the delicious Fried Pork Chop suddenly give off vibes of a public display of affection?
Chen Yan sighed helplessly.
"You two just have to display your affection right in front of us, don’t you?"
Eating Fried Pork Chops and drinking cola, she had been as happy as a fool. But witnessing their recent public display of affection, President Chen suddenly realized she was alone.
