After putting the drumstick aside, Meg took out a box of dried shiitake mushrooms from the cabinet. There were circles of white cracks on the surface of the shiitake mushrooms, making them look like blooming flowers. As soon as he opened the cabinet, a burst of unique fragrance of shiitake mushrooms rushed out, making him feel refreshed.
Meg reached out and picked one up. The mushroom was about the size of three coins and was moderately thick. It was dry but not brittle. All the shiitake mushrooms in the box were almost the same size and the patterns on the surface of the mushrooms were also similar. The dense fragrance was almost comparable to that of top-grade incense, which made him feel peaceful and comfortable. He couldn't help but ask curiously, "System, what's the origin of these shiitake mushrooms?"
"Shiitake mushrooms are also known as mushrooms and have the reputation of being the king of mountain delicacies. They taste delicious and have a refreshing aroma. Besides, they have the effect of recuperating appetite and reducing Qi fatigue. They are the most important seasoning ingredient in the Braised Chicken dish and are indispensable."
"The shiitake mushrooms provided by the system are produced using the improved ancient mushroom growing method. In the depths of The Wind Forest, a subspecies of Agarwood was selected from a dark and humid climate. Flowers were cut from the trees and cultivated. The water content of the trees was adjusted to provide the best growing conditions for the shiitake mushrooms.
Every Agarwood tree can grow more than a thousand shiitake mushrooms. Among them, the mushrooms were selected to be plump, have perfect patterns, and are of standard sizes. Each tree can only produce about a hundred shiitake mushrooms, all of which are top-grade.
The mushrooms have absorbed the fragrance of the Agarwood. If two or three of them were placed in the room, the fragrance would fill the room and refresh the mind. If they were placed in the dishes, the fragrance would still be that of the mushrooms, but it would be much more delicious than ordinary shiitake mushrooms. The mushrooms have been cleaned before drying. The whole process of packaging and transportation is sterile and vacuum-packed without any preservatives or drying agents. They can be cooked and eaten directly, "the system answered earnestly.
"System, you are indeed serious about growing vegetables," Meg nodded his head earnestly and praised.
Going to The Wind Forest to grow shiitake mushrooms with Agarwood was probably something only the system could do. What if some elf was suddenly attracted by the fragrance one day and ran over to take a look only to find a Agarwood tree full of thousands of shiitake mushrooms? What kind of expression would that elf have?
However, the ingredients provided by the system were indeed top-notch. They were something that even the rich might not be able to eat.
Meg didn't need to ask any questions. The system introduced the rest of the ingredients and condiments in detail. Although they didn't have as many origins as the turkey and shiitake mushrooms, they were all planted in strange places and were far better than ordinary ingredients.
"Alright, System, you can scram now. I'm going to start cooking seriously." After listening to the system's introduction, Mag was already filled with anticipation for this braised chicken. It appeared that this was going to be another nourishing dish. Of course, he was also looking forward to seeing just how delicious this braised chicken would be if it was cooked to perfection using the best ingredients.
One large drumstick, twenty dried mushrooms, three large potatoes, three lettuce shoots, and four green peppers. Beside them were star anise, bay leaf, pepper, dried chili, ginger, and other spices. As for the condiments, salt, sugar, soy sauce, light soy sauce, and cooking wine were all prepared.
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"Eh? System, you added a knife for me? The first step was to deal with the chicken drumstick. However, when Meg looked at the knife rack, he was stunned.
Next to the Chinese kitchen knife on the knife rack, there was a kitchen knife with a golden edge on the back. The style was similar to the Chinese kitchen knife, but the blade was slightly narrower and about three centimeters longer. The edge of the blade looked extremely sharp.
"Host, you can try using the original kitchen knife first," the system said calmly.
Meg picked up the original kitchen knife and placed the chicken drumstick on the chopping board. He raised the kitchen knife and chopped at the drumstick.
"Ding!" The kitchen knife cut through the chicken leg easily, but when it came into contact with the chicken bone, it felt as if it had cut through steel. A metallic sound rang out, and the kitchen knife almost flew out of Mag's hand, causing his hand to go numb.
"System, what kind of monster did you raise?" Meg looked at the chipped kitchen knife in his hand and couldn't help but raise his eyebrows. Even the sharp kitchen knife had become like this. How was he going to chop the drumstick?
"As a level-1 magic beast, the hardness of the bones of a Fiery Chicken is naturally not comparable to that of an ordinary chicken. Knights spend a lot of money to buy weapons, not to be more beautiful. If you don't have a good weapon, you won't even be able to chop the drumstick. In the past, Meg Alex was able to slay a dragon with a sword. While he was powerful, the Dragon Slaying Sword also played a decisive role.
"As a candidate for the God of Cookery, how can you not have a good knife? This golden edge kitchen knife is forged from the best tungsten steel. It is extremely sharp and hard. It can easily cut through the shells and bones of magic beasts below level-3. It is enough to deal with most of the ingredients at this stage. The reduced width of the knife reduces the bulkiness of the standard Chinese kitchen knife, and the slightly increased length. It is more suitable for the host's habits. It is a top-notch kitchen knife tailor-made for the host. "
"Quickly pick up the golden edge kitchen knife and give it a try. Enjoy the sharpness of the knife. It is an extraordinary cooking experience." The system's cheerful voice sounded.
"Why do I feel that you are promoting it?" Meg raised his eyebrows. He felt that the attitude of the system was a bit strange, but he still reached out and took the other kitchen knife hanging on the knife rack.
The weight was about the same as the previous Chinese kitchen knife. The handle had a non-slip design, and the grip was very comfortable. Moreover, the width and length looked more comfortable. He held the drumstick with one hand, lifted the kitchen knife, and gently cut it with controlled strength.
The chicken was cut open as if it was tofu. There was almost no resistance. With a slight cracking sound, the chicken thigh bone was cut open so easily. The meat of the chicken thigh was turned over, and the incision was even. There was no bone residue falling out, and traces of bone marrow were still hidden in the bone.
"Good knife!" Meg's eyes lit up, and he couldn't help but praise. Not only was it sharp, but the sense of compatibility with him was also unparalleled. Although it was the first time he used it, it was very handy. It was really special.
"Every chef must have a knife that suits them. A good knife, the system made it." The system said proudly.
Meg was too lazy to pay attention to the smug system. He cut the chicken into pieces of uniform size, put them in a colander to wash away the blood, drained them, and put them in a big bowl next to him. He added seasoning and put them aside to marinate for a while. This would make the chicken more flavorful.
Then he soaked the dried shiitake mushrooms in warm water. The amount of water added was just right, because the shiitake water needed to be reserved for later.
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