The NO.1 Food Stall in the Wasteland novel Chapter 197

Chapter 197: Chapter 197: Cookies

The Wuyuan Steamed Chicken was the most time-consuming dish, but it was also quite simple. All she had to do was wash the chicken, add the seasonings, and place the whole thing in the steam oven to cook.

Shen Lu had Cai Su help prepare the duck and fish while she marinated the pork shoulder and started on the cookies.

It had been a while since she last made Western-style desserts, so she was a bit fuzzy on the ingredient ratios.

Shen Lu searched for some relevant recipes on her Light Brain, comparing them with what she remembered until she had more or less confirmed the recipe before starting.

Shen Lu’s favorite part was piping the cookie dough with a piping bag. She found the process very relaxing.

The Wuyuan Steamed Chicken went into the upper steam oven, while the cookies went into the lower one. The two levels operated independently, so steaming and baking could happen simultaneously without any issue.

As for the char siu pork, Shen Lu decided to make it in the rice cooker.

Making char siu in a rice cooker meant it would lack some of that roasted aroma. But to prevent the flavors from mingling with the cookies, Shen Lu had to settle for the next best thing. Besides, rice cooker char siu still tasted fantastic.

After the duck was chopped into pieces, it was stir-fried directly in the wok. This task didn’t require much skill, but it did demand a bit of patience, so Shen Lu let Cai Su take over.

She went to marinate the fish. Once the cookies were done baking, she could put the fish in to roast.

Shen Lu moved quickly. After finishing these tasks, she started on a seaweed and pork rib soup, using a pressure cooker to save time.

Turning on a burner next to Cai Su, Shen Lu fried some peanuts, then sliced the century eggs and drizzled them with sauce.

The duck was ready once the skin was golden brown and the rendered fat had turned clear.

Shen Lu took back the spatula, added whole spices, seasonings, half a can of beer, and a little water. She brought it to a boil over high heat, then lowered the flame, covered the pot, and let it simmer.

Just then, the cookies finished baking. Shen Lu put on oven mitts, took them out, and put the marinated fish in.

The aroma of baking was especially rich, enveloping the entire kitchen in a sweet embrace.

Shen Lu couldn’t resist. Unable to wait for the cookies to cool, she carefully picked one up and popped it into her mouth.

The first sensation was the heat!

Shen Lu opened her mouth and blew on it for a while. Only when it cooled to a reasonable temperature did she start to chew.

It was fragrant, crispy, and sweet. Eating a single cookie made Shen Lu feel as if she had sprouted a pair of little wings; it was so good she could fly.

Shen Lu placed a few on a small plate. "Sister Cai, would you like to try one?"

Cai Su nodded. She was also very curious about the new treats Shen Lu had made.

The cookie had been sitting out for a moment, so it wasn’t as scalding as when it first came out of the oven. Besides, Cai Su wasn’t afraid of a little heat, so she picked it right up.

She didn’t eat it right away, examining it first.

The cookie wasn’t large, just a couple of sizes bigger than a bottle cap, and it was a lovely golden brown.

Cai Su took a bite and was amazed by its crispiness. She quickly cupped her other hand under her chin to catch the crumbs.

"Is it good?" Shen Lu asked.

Cai Su nodded emphatically, her eyes full of admiration. "Boss Shen, this cookie is so delicious!"

’Shen Lu is truly amazing. She’s so young, yet she knows how to make so many dishes. It feels like I could never learn them all.’

"As long as it’s good. Here, take these to Xiao Lang. Kids love this kind of thing."

Shen Lu pushed the small plate forward. She had baked a lot of cookies today. Only a small portion was for Xue Can; the rest she intended to keep for herself as snacks.

’Still, it was fine to share some with the little one.’

Cai Su no longer stood on ceremony with Shen Lu like she used to. She knew Shen Lu didn’t care for such false pleasantries.

She would graciously accept what was given, work hard and diligently, and do as much as she could to help out in their daily lives.

’This is its own form of give-and-take,’ Cai Su felt.

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