sjar Chapter 581 Cold Bamboo Shoot Salad, Absolutely Delicious
Chapter 581 Cold Bamboo Shoot Salad, Absolutely Delicious
After digging for bamboo shoots, Ning Yao carried a basket back to the wooden house. Guan Ying tried to help Ning Yao carry it several times along the way, but she refused each time.
Ning Yao carried a bamboo basket on her back and walked with light steps. The shoes were also prepared for her by Wen Tingye, and they were very comfortable for walking on mountain paths and field ridges.
The cameraman followed Ning Yao all the way. It was sunset, and the setting sun cast a soft and warm orange light on Ning Yao, making her so beautiful that people forgot to breathe. They just stared at her without blinking, relying on their body's instinct.
The director saw this scene on the camera equipment screen in the cabin and was deeply moved.
When the director saw Ning Yao in person, he was already overwhelmed with emotion, and now he finds her even more stunningly beautiful.
Ning Yao's face is naturally suited for a career in the entertainment industry. Being beautiful is the key; she doesn't need any skills to thrive in the entertainment world. Moreover, Ning Yao is not just superficially beautiful; she has temperament, depth, and personality, which adds a layer of magical color to her already outstanding appearance that is hard for others to surpass.
Beauty is a weapon, and Ning Yao's beauty is like a longsword with the strongest killing power. When a person is caught off guard, the blade can strike straight to the heart and kill instantly.
In addition, Ning Yao possesses a special ability that others wouldn't even dare to dream of, constantly bringing unexpected surprises to people.
Saying that Ning Yao is irreplaceable is not flattery, but the most truthful statement imaginable.
These irreplaceable celebrities in the entertainment industry often become top stars, making them unattainable for most.
The director thought to himself, "The next legend in the entertainment industry will probably be Ning Yao."
Ning Yao carried a basket of bamboo shoots back to the cabin. Without counting, the full basket contained exactly three Peach Blossom Coins, no more, no less.
What can three Peach Blossom Coins be exchanged for? They can only be exchanged for some vegetables and fruits, or perhaps fish, but Ning Yao has already eaten fish for lunch.
Even if Wenna brings back a basket full of bamboo shoots to exchange for Taoyuan coins, they'll only have six coins in total, which is still far too few...
As Ning Yao pondered this, she walked over to the director's group and began calculating how to obtain Peach Blossom Coins. At that moment, Ning Yao smiled like a cunning fox.
"Director, could you give us a few more tasks? Three tasks are definitely not enough." Ning Yao started to bargain with the directing team.
The director looked embarrassed when Ning Yao asked him that question.
The tasks they originally set were enough for the guests to complete, but Ning Yao was too amazing and finished them in no time.
Frequent tasks can also wear down the audience's patience. After all, people aren't here to watch celebrities take on challenges, but to see a peaceful and idyllic life. If too many tasks are assigned, the nature of the show changes.
"You can sell these fresh bamboo shoots you picked to the villagers for Taoyuan coins. It's 10 RMB to 1 Taoyuan coin, a 10 to 1 ratio. You can choose any target you like." The director thought for a moment and added this line on the spot.
Interacting with different people, including local residents of the area, might spark some interesting ideas.
Ning Yao raised her eyebrows after hearing this. The idea of selling bamboo shoots to exchange for Peach Blossom Coins sounded good, but in fact, it was very impractical.
These bamboo shoots are easily found by local villagers. Since they can be found easily, who would be foolish enough to spend money to buy bamboo shoots?
"Can I understand this to mean that if we find our own materials or sell other things for money, we can also exchange them for Peach Blossom Coins at a certain ratio?"
Worried that the director might disagree, Ning Yao added more details to ensure she had enough food on the show these next few days.
“There is no way to sell bamboo shoots. You can see for yourselves that there are many bamboo shoots growing in these mountains.”
"No, it has to be bamboo shoots." The director thought he knew what Ning Yao was thinking, assuming she wanted to use her celebrity status to sell autographed photos or something similar to make money. That wouldn't do; it would also distort the program's purpose.
But Ning Yao didn't think that way at all; she wouldn't abuse her celebrity status to do whatever she wanted.
"Alright then." Ning Yao agreed. At least there was still a way to sell bamboo shoots, which was better than nothing.
Seeing that Ning Yao was so easy to talk to, the director finally breathed a sigh of relief.
He was so worried that Ning Yao would put on airs with him.
It's no exaggeration to say that Ning Yao is currently the source of their show's popularity; if she quits, the show will probably flop.
Ultimately, over 80% of the audience came for Ning Yao.
These are the statistics provided by their operations team; they are completely accurate and not exaggerated in the slightest.
"How many Peach Blossom Coins do we have in total? Six?" Ning Yao asked the director.
"Yes." Someone from the production team responded to Ning Yao's question.
Ning Yao walked into the warehouse and immediately spotted a bottle of grape seed oil provided by the sponsor on the shelf.
After glancing at the exchange price of grape seed oil, Ning Yao bought it without hesitation.
"I want a bottle of grapeseed oil, a piece of cured meat, and three ears of corn."
After exchanging these items, Ning Yao and the others had used up all their Peach Blossom Coins; not a single one remained.
Although the other two guests were not present, the production team did not stop Ning Yao. Let's see what Ning Yao wants these things for.
Ning Yao dumped all the bamboo shoots into a large wooden bucket filled with clear, sweet well water.
After washing the mud off the bamboo shoots, Ning Yao peeled them open, removed the outermost layer of skin, and cut the inner shoot flesh into strips, neatly piling them into a porcelain bowl on the side.
It took Ning Yao a lot of effort to wash these bamboo shoots. She washed each one clean, and the white bamboo shoots looked crisp and refreshing.
After the water in the pot boiled, Ning Yao poured in two spoonfuls of white sugar and then stirred it with a spatula.
After the sugar dissolved in the water, Ning Yao threw in the chopped bamboo shoots, cooked them for two minutes, and then took them out and put them into the cold well water.
Bamboo shoots cooked this way are tender and delicious, and they will still be crunchy when you bite into them, instead of being soft.
As the bamboo shoots were drained and cooled, Ning Yao began adding seasonings to the porcelain bowl. Her slender white fingers moved among the various spice jars, creating a beautiful scene.
The cured pork was steamed and set aside, and the corn was boiled, peeled into kernels, and left to dry.
While the audience can only see the visuals, the staff in the cabin can hear the sounds and smell the odors, creating a more intense sensory experience.
Ning Yao seemed casual when she was seasoning the bamboo shoots, but she controlled the amount of each spoonful perfectly, not too much and not too little.
Finely chopped scallions, ginger, garlic, salt, sugar, vinegar, and soy sauce were layered on top of each other. Then, cured pork and corn kernels were added. After mixing well, Ning Yao poured a small bowl of hot oil over the mixture.
The moment the hot oil was poured over it, the bowl sizzled and popped, a delightful sound and a beautiful sight. The staff present could smell the explosive aroma of cured meat and oil frying together, with a hint of sweet corn.
After the seasoning was prepared, the bamboo shoots cooled down and were partially drained. Ning Yao then used a flat bamboo basket to squeeze them for a while to drain off the remaining excess water.
Finally, put it in a bowl, add the grapeseed oil used for the soul of the flavoring along with the cured meat and corn, and then gently rub them together.
While tossing the bamboo shoots, Ning Yao tossed the ingredients into the air several times. The broth, mixed with cured meat, corn kernels, and dried bamboo shoots, looked incredibly beautiful and tempting.
Soon, a large bowl of cold bamboo shoot salad was ready.
Ning Yao glanced at her masterpiece, then slowly picked up her chopsticks, took out a piece, and put it in her mouth, instantly making a crunchy sound.
Not only were those watching Ning Yao prepare bamboo shoots in the cabin unable to resist the irresistible sweet and salty aroma, but even viewers in front of the screen who only saw the appearance of the cold bamboo shoot salad were already drooling with envy...