Chapter 220: Clam Soup
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Liao Ning glanced at the closed comments section, feeling helpless about the accusations being thrown at her. She couldn’t reveal her kidnapping on camera, but she hoped that her actions would speak for themselves.
Zhou Ye, sensing her distress, decided to close the comments section to shield her from further negativity.
“Today, we’ll be making clam fish soup, and it’s a simple recipe. You’ll need crucian carp, one catty of golden clams, along with tofu, onions, ginger, and garlic.”
To ensure the soup’s safety, Liao Ning had extensively researched ancient delicacy recipes and settled on crucian carp as the fish of choice. It was affordable and worked well for soup.
“Start by cleaning the fish thoroughly, then cut the tofu into cubes and stir-fry it in a pot with onions, ginger, and garlic. Next, add the fish to the pot, making sure to fry it until both sides turn golden. Add a dash of cooking wine to eliminate any unwanted fishy smell.”
Liao Ning focused on her cooking, diverting her attention away from the comments on the screen.
“Once the fish is fried, cover it with a lid and let it simmer. Add the tofu cubes and continue boiling over high heat for about 20 minutes. Adjust the heat if needed to maintain a white and tender soup.”
Considering the naturally salty taste of golden clams, less salt was required. For those who enjoyed spicy flavors, chopped peppers could be added.
“Now, add the cleaned golden clams to the soup and cook until they open up.
Finish off by garnishing with chopped green onions!”
As the soup simmered for around 40 minutes, a delightful aroma filled the live-stream room. Tina stood behind the camera, her eyes filled with excitement. Ever since tasting Liao Ning’s seafood porridge, she had been longing to experience more of her culinary skills. However, Liao Ning’s dishes were always used for experiments, leaving Tina without a chance to savor them.
Finally, Tina managed to make her way to the live-stream room this time. She wanted to see Liao Ning and taste the fish soup for herself.
Seeing Tina’s expression, Liao Ning couldn’t help but smile. “Why not give it a try, Tina? Would you like to taste it?”
Tina’s eyes widened, and she pointed at herself in disbelief. “Me? Can I?”
Liao Ning nodded with a warm smile and scooped out a bowl of fish soup, offering it to Tina.
Tina glanced at Li Xian, who gave a nod of approval. Carefully, she walked over and took a sip of the soup.
“Oh, this is incredibly delicious!” Tina’s eyes lit up with surprise after tasting the soup. “Miss Liao, you truly are a culinary genius. Is this really made from Crucian Carp?”
Even within the empire, Crucian Carp was considered a cheap fish, worth only a few star coins per catty. Due to its many thorns, it was often overlooked by most people, especially commoners. Tina had never expected the soup to be so flavorful.
“The price of Crucian Carp is indeed quite affordable, and it’s readily available,” Liao Ning explained. “Moreover, Crucian Carp is highly nutritious, making it perfect for soup. When combined with Golden Toad, it also has some detoxifying properties. If anyone experiences discomfort, especially in the gastrointestinal tract, this soup can be beneficial.”
Tina’s eyes flickered with interest upon hearing about its detoxifying abilities. She Imew from experience that Liao Ning’s delicacies had the power to counteract the effects of the Loyalty Potion on mermaids.
However, Tina tactfully refrained from mentioning this, aware that Li Xian intended to use Liao Ning’s ancient delicacies as a means to attract more people and mermaids to join their cause.
Just then, another message appeared on Liao Ning’s Al device. She read it aloud for everyone to hear.
“This time, the ingredients for the fish soup will be distributed for free at each rebel army gathering point. Each person is limited to one serving, but there will be 500 servings available at each location. Feel free to take what you need.”
Zhou Ye reopened the comments section, and this time, not only were Liao Nings fans leaving comments, but also citizens from the empire.
[The young miss is truly beautiful and kind-hearted. She always finds a way to solve my family’s biggest problems using the most affordable ingredients.]
[Additionally, ancient delicacies have proven effective in managing mental breakdowns. It’s been a while since I relied on medication for control.] [Welcome to the Empire. You’re truly the Empire’s savior.]
[Absolutely! Liao Ning saved me. I haven’t needed medication for my mental breakdowns in months!]
Observing the positive shift in the comments, Liao Ning couldn’t help but smile.
However, Loya, watching Liao Ning on the screen, couldn’t find it in herself to smile.
“Why is it always you? Do you crave the spotlight so much?” Loya’s fists clenched tightly. She vowed that she wouldn’t let Liao Ning have an easy time..
