Bab 1303: Chapter 1102: Outsmart Them_1

However, as fragrant as it was, the appearance of the "balut" was far from attractive—accurately speaking, it could be described as downright ugly.

So ugly that although Tong Sanlang loved its flavor, he couldn't bring himself to try a second one after sampling the first.

Tong Sanlang didn't eat it, but Qiao Changshun did, and finding it to his taste, Xiaomai would occasionally fry a few for him.

After hearing Xiaomai's words, Tong Sanlang got up to fetch something from the ice cellar.

At noon, Xiaomai made Snail Noodle and deep-fried "baluts."

Snail Noodle is made with Snail Soup and Rice Noodles, and because it contains Sour Bamboo Shoots, it smells quite foul but tastes wonderfully fragrant and delicious.

Xiaomai served the Snail Noodle in small bowls, palm-sized, one for each person.

It was the same for the "baluts," one per person.

Carrying these dishes to the table, Tong Sanlang was taken aback, "Are these for the Crown Prince and his companions to eat?"

"Yes."