Chapter 104 - Crispy Yam Duck (2/2)

As everyone savored the meat, Xu Le and Zhang Liang were glad that they had prepared several ducks. Otherwise, at the rate they were “tasting” the meat, half a duck would be gone.

After tearing the duck meat into pieces and pouring some gravy into it, it was time for the assembly.

The kneaded yam paste was also called yam ring, It was rolled into a rectangular shape that was thin in the middle and thicker at both sides. Them, a soaked bean skin was placed on top.

The bean skin could preserve the juice of the duck meat, so that it would not leak out during the deep-frying.

He then placed some shredded duck meat on top, covered it with duck skin, and wrapped it tightly with the yam ring, He used a little strength so as to not leave any gaps.

After everything was done, Xu Le reminded, “If you want to fry a crispy yam ring, you have to pay attention to the oil temperature. You have to maintain it at about 175 degrees Celsius. If it exceeds or falls below that, you will definitely fail.”

This was a precise number that he had studied many times in the system. Now, he was imparting it without reservation.

Zhang Liang said in surprise, “Does it have to be so accurate? I don’t think we have any tools that can measure the temperature here.”

Xu Le said calmly, “There’s no need. I can more or less guess it.”

The moment he said that, everyone was shocked, especially Zhou Huangya. He grinned and said, “Are you a walking thermometer? Do you want to help me measure my temperature?”

With a pair of gloves on, Xu Le waved his hand in front of her and joked, “36.5 degrees, normal temperature, don’t worry.”

“Hahaha, my god, little kid, you’re so funny!”

Zhou Huangya was shocked by Xu Le’s EQ and immediately praised him. She took two steps back as she looked at the boiling oil.

Xu Le placed the duck meat wrapped in the rectangular yam into the pot of oil and said, “If you slide it down carefully like this, it won’t fall out easily and you’ll still be able to maintain its shape. The oil temperature must be maintained at 175 degrees Celsius the whole time. You can’t be careless about that.

It will only be done after the yam ring are also fried.”

After dozens of seconds, the surface gradually began to turn golden. The sizzling sounds of the oil could be heard in the pot. It was healing and terrifying.

‘The few guests retreated a few meters away in an exaggerated manner. They watched as Xu Le scooped out the fried duck wrapped in yam and placed it on the white porcelain plate. The bamboo filtering net could not only act as a display but also filter the excess oil.

“It’s already done. Would everyone like to come and have a taste?”

‘As soon as Xu Le finished speaking, a few guests rushed over and stared at the Crispy Yam Duck.

“Wow, it looks delicious.”

“How do I cut this? Should I cut it horizontally or vertically?”

Xu Le held the knife and said, “Basically, cut it two fingers wide from the horizontal side. This way, it’s easier to eat. But there are no fixed standards.”

Acrisp sound could be heard when the blade cut through. It made people swallow their saliva.

Zhou Huangya was the first to receive it eagerly. She took a small sip of the crispy and fragrant yam ring, and her eyes lit up. The fluffy yam was like a string that filled her mouth, and the fragrance of the deep-fried oil skipepd on her taste buds.

This was only the first layer of taste. She continued to bite down on it. The soft and sticky yam was between the duck meat and the yam ring, giving off a refreshing salty sweetness.

She took another big bite. The duck meat had a meaty fragrance and the texture was soft like cotton. It was wrapped in the sweet taste of the yam and the yam ring was filled with the fluffyness of air. A few layers of taste bloomed in her mouth one after another, lingering for a long time..