Tensei Shite Inaka de Slowlife wo Okuritai - Chapter 604

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Key Points To Deep-Fried Skewers

「I will tell you the key points. Feel free to ask me anything you are curious about」

　The cooking space had the magic stove in the mansion’s kitchen that has been moved here. www.ihavesinnedtranslation.com

　Turning the knob to light the stove, the generous amount of corn oil in the pot begin to heat up.

「Then allow me to ask. What do Alfried-sama think about the appropriate oil temperature for deep-fried skewers?」

　I know that Bernard is the one who is going to suddenly ask about the oil temperature 

　It is important to know the oil temperature when deep-frying after all.

「It is between 170 and 180 degrees」

　It will be sticky if the temperature is too low and only the surface will get burnt if it’s too high and undercooked on the inside.

　Also, the point is not to fry too many all at once as the temperature will drop if you put in too many skewers. And if the temperature drops, you have to adjust as you will will have to wait a little before frying the next batch. www.ihavesinnedtranslation.com

　When I casually supplemented such a piece of information, the young chefs were taking notes with ghastly expressions on their faces.

　This is difficult to do.

　But, it is my responsibility to explain it like this this time so let’s endure it.

「Let’s start with a test fry」

「What is a ‘test fry’?」

「It is to measure the oil temperature and stabilize it」

　I put a little breadcrumbs into the oil to check the temperature.

　The batter will sink to the bottom if it’s around 140 degrees. After a short interval, it will slowly float up.

　At 160 degrees, the batter will sink to the bottom and immediately float up.

　At 180 degrees, the batter will not sink to the bottom. I will only sink halfway to the bottom and immediately float up.

　At 200 degrees, the batter will only sink slightly. The batter will quickly spread out as if scattering in the oil.

「So there were easy-to-understand indicators like that」

「There is also another easy-to-understand indicator of using long chopstick so you can try to feel around using it」

　It was an obvious knowledge in Slowlett house, but it seems like even the chefs in the Misfid house don’t know about it.

　Now then, the oil temperature is at 180 degrees.

「First, we will start with something that can be fried in a relatively short time」

「Sure enough, there is proper order when it comes to frying deep-fried skewers, eh?」

「Un, first will be ingredients that have little moisture and cook easily」

　When I gently added ingredients such as quail eggs, cheese, shishito peppers, and baby corns, small bubbles began to rise up *juwaa* sound.

　I could see that the guests who had been chatting all turned around to look at us after hearing the sound of oil. www.ihavesinnedtranslation.com

　Ra-chan - brimming with curiosity - was the first one approaching.

「Waaー! Al, are these the deep-fried skewers?」

「Right――I mean, yes, that is right. Ranna-sama」

「……Al, your way of speaking is strange」

　When I corrected my wording in a hurry, Ra-chan looked up at me with a serious expression on her face.

「Ranna-sama, it is a formal occasion right now」

「Buuー」

　Reproved by her maid Loretta, Ra-chan appears dissatisfied that she was unable to have the usual conversation with me. But, it can’t be helped since there are other people besides the usual members.

　And the deep-fried skewers won’t fry any faster even if you rush it.

　The batter slowly turns golden brown.

　The heated oil enveloped the ingredients and the breadcrumbs puffed up softly.

　When I gently rolled them with the long chopstick, the oil sizzled and made a light, cracking sound *bachibachi*. 

「So you skewered the ingredients, coated them in batter, and fried them at high temperature, right?」

　Alicia also came over and looked into the pot.

　I immediately cast non-attribute magic Shield to separate the front of the pot from the spectator’s side and expand it.

　Lim was trying to move as I cast magic suddenly, but Alicia held her back with her hand.

「Please excuse me. I deployed magic to separate the pot so Alicia-sama and Ranna-sama’s beautiful dresses will not get dirty」

「So it was like that. Thank you for your concern」

　I can’t comfortably cook here when I thinking about oil splattering on their dresses that might cost more than 50 gold coins.

「Alfried, are the deep-fried skewers ready?」

　Gideon was already in front of me before I knew it, standing stiffly upright.

　Behind him is Schugel, bringing Barnack and Gregor along with him.

　Nord-tousan and Elna-kaasan have already eaten deep-fried skewers so they continue chatting with Floria.

　I was being watched by most of the people in the venue before I knew it.

　This is extremely difficult. I am just a 7-year-old kid after all. Please give me a kinder look.

　The moisture from the ingredients gradually evaporates, turning into small, fine bubbles..

　A fragrant smell drifts in the surroundings and once the batter has turned light brown and well-cooked, I gently lift them up from the oil.

　We served them on a plate while draining the excess oil and keeping it hot.

　The Misfid house’s chefs put some sauce on the plate as well.

「Please enjoy」

　Quickly handing the plate to the server, the first batch of deep-fried skewers is then distributed to everyone. www.ihavesinnedtranslation.com

「It is courtesy to Alfried-dono and the chefs to eat them while it is still hot. I will not say much, everyone, please enjoy. Cheers」

　When Schugel took the lead for a toast, everyone raised their glasses and joined in.

　That helps. It will make the deep-fried skewers cold if the greeting is too long.

「Tasty!」

　The first person who voiced out her thoughts was Ra-chan - who was brimming with curiosity.

　She has a big smile on her face while having sauce around her mouth.

「The outside is crispy and fragrant. To think that you can enhance the ingredients' sweetness and savoriness just by cooking them in hot oil……」

　The next one to voice out his impression was Gideon.

　He chose baby corn instead of his favorite seafood, but his eyes opened wide in surprise, I guess the taste must have been beyond his expectations.

　Even so, he’s surprisingly good at food reviews.

　Since he’s poor at speaking, I thought he would be the type who would only say ‘It’s delicious’ and that’s it.

「Alicia-sama, shall I remove the food from the skewers and cut it for you?」

「No, I will have them as they are. The purpose of today’s tasting event is to enjoy deep-fried skewers deliciously all. That will be rude to everyone if we do that, right?」

　Alicia shook her head at Lim’s offer, opened her small mouth and took a bite.

　I could hear a crisp, light crunching sound from in front of me.

「Ara, this is delicious. It is crispy outside, but the egg yolk inside is soft and melty. How come?」

「That is because we boil the quail eggs until they are half-cooked before. You will be able to get a crispy exterior and soft, creamy inside on the deep-fried quail eggs if you deep fry them in slightly hot oil after 」

　The egg yolk of the quail eggs will turn solid if you fry them properly.

　Still, it is delicious enough, but I like it a bit half-cooked, so I took the liberty of adding a little extra touch.

　Bernard - standing nearby - nodded in admiration while the young chefs were desperately taking notes.

　Aah, I ended up teaching him a little practical technique.

　Oh well, I guess this is enough service, huh? www.ihavesinnedtranslation.com

「…………」

　As I was looking at Ra-chan, Alicia, and Gideon, I saw Shelka standing a little behind them in a daze.

「How about you, Shelka-sama? Did it suit your taste?」

「I, it’s just so-so!」

　Nervously calling out to her, Shelka came to her senses and spoke such a tsundere line.

「You said that neechan, but you ate all your skewers」

「Th, that’s because the portion was small!」

　Shelka’s face turns red, and she denies it after Ra-chan points it out.

　Four kinds of skewers are served for the first batch, and even among the adults, Shelka was the first to eat everything on her plate.

　It’s obvious she took a liking to the food and ate them all, but it will be too pitiful for her if I question her any further.

「Muu, this is really delicious. The fragrant batter and the savoriness from the ingredients spread inside my mouth」

　The organizer and the one who wanted to taste the food - Schugel - heartily bites the skewers.

　Judging from that reaction, it looks like he enjoys the skewers.

「The deep-fried skewers are delicious but this sauce is also good」

「It has the fragrance of soy sauce, but it also has a sweet, fruity-like taste to it」

「Aah, this sweetness and sourness softens the oiliness, leaving a refreshing aftertaste」

　Barnack and Gregor also have their eyes wide open from eating the deep-fried skewers.

　It seems like those two took a particular liking to the tastiness of the sauce.

「Floria-sama, you can also use salt to eat the skewers and enjoy the ingredients themselves besides using the sauce」

「I also recommend squeezing lemon on them」

「Ah, I prefer this lighter version. Thank you for letting me know this method」

　Nord-tousan and Elna-kaasan were teaching Floria about how to enjoy and change the flavor of the dish since they had experienced it before. Since she is on the lighter faction, she might be happier if we serve her less meat and more seafood and vegetables.

「I will fry seafood skewers next」

　This also cooks relatively easily,y so it’s best to fry it quickly.

「The batter on the seafood-type skewers easily comes off, do you know how to prevent that?」

　Bernard asked when I was about to throw the skewers.

　That’s a really good question.

「You sprinkle some salt when you prepare it to remove excess moisture from the ingredients and lightly coat it with flour. And then coat it again with beaten egg and breadcrumbs and let it rest in the refrigerator for a while. This will allow the batter to get attached to the ingredients and prevent it from coming off easily」

「I, I see. I learn a lot」

　Bernard looked at me with awe while the young chefs’ pens were moving at a tremendous speed.

　I almost got the illusion that I’ve become someone really important.

　I was just speaking using the knowledge and experience from my previous life, so it was not that amazing.

But, I guess others wouldn’t understand something like that. www.ihavesinnedtranslation.com

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