Chapter 186: Homestyle Flavor

The food box delivered from Zhenwei Garden was still warm to the touch. Hua Xiaomai stood by the stove and tasted each of the four dishes carefully.

The "Drunk Marrow" was made by cracking open pig bones to extract the spine marrow intact, scalding it briefly in boiling water, and then marinating it in thick Shao Wine and salt. While the ingredients were deceivingly simple, the dish had no trace of fishiness at all; it was smooth and yet had a bounce to it, almost not requiring any chewing. Once placed in the mouth, it would roll down the throat, leaving a subtly sour taste of wine and a soft aroma lingering on the tip of the tongue;