Gourmet master of the Pokemon world

After glancing at the still-sleeping Snorlax, Ange got up and draped his blanket over it.

“Sno ~ Sno ~ ~”

Snorlax smacked its lips a couple of times, seemingly dreaming of something, and actually grabbed the blanket, chewing on it a couple of times. Ange shook his head helplessly.

It must be dreaming of something delicious again.

He bent down to pick up the water grass and was about to go inside when Diancie came downstairs after airing out the blankets.

Seeing the water grass in Ange's hand, she asked in confusion, "What's this? Where did it come from?"

Diancie came from the royal palace. Although she often had to take care of Ange when he was sick, she didn't know much. She was essentially someone who couldn't distinguish between different grains. Naturally, she wouldn't recognize this kind of water grass.

Ange shook his head, "I don't know what it is either. Marill brought it. It's edible."

"Really edible?" Diancie asked worriedly, afraid of being poisoned.

"Definitely edible," Ange said confidently, trusting Marill.

“Aaah ~ Aaah ~ Aaah ~”

At that moment, a series of cries came. Ange and Diancie turned around at the same time and saw Victreebel hopping towards them, holding a large leaf with its vine whip.

“Victreebel, why are you here too?” Ange asked in surprise. Victreebel usually doesn't come to his place.

“Aaah ~ Aaah ~”

Victreebel placed the leaf it was holding on the ground, revealing some fresh, tender greens neatly arranged on top.

“Is this for me?” Ange asked in delight.

“Aaah ~ Aaah ~ ~”

Victreebel nodded.

Because Bellsprout was now bringing its older brother and sister to Ange's place for meals every day, Victreebel and Weepinbell were much more relaxed in raising their children, so the couple discussed giving Ange the wild vegetables they had just picked today.

Ange squatted down, picked up a garland chrysanthemum, and smelled it. A rich fragrance filled his nostrils, much more intense than the artificially cultivated garland chrysanthemum he had eaten in his previous life.

The smell of garland chrysanthemum is very pungent to those who don't like it, but Ange loved it.

“Thank you, Victreebel. I'll accept these garland chrysanthemums,” Ange said generously, thanking Victreebel frankly.

Actually, Victreebel itself didn't know what these things it had picked were called. It only knew they were edible. Seeing that Ange actually recognized them, it couldn't help but admire Ange's extensive knowledge in its heart.

The taste of garland chrysanthemum is special, and not all Pokémon like it. Victreebel had given it to other Pokémon before, but everyone shook their heads with a look of rejection.

Seeing that Ange liked it, Victreebel immediately felt like it had found a kindred spirit.

“Aaah ~ Aaah ~” It's good that you like it.

After delivering the things, Victreebel was about to leave when it suddenly noticed the water grass in Ange's hand.

“Aaah ~ Aaah ~ ~” Huh? Asiree Water Grass? Did Poliwag and the others send it?

Victreebel asked.

Diancie translated Victreebel's words to Ange.

“This water grass is called Asiree Water Grass?” Ange suddenly understood.

“Aaah ~ Aaah ~”

Victreebel told Ange that Asiree Water Grass is a herb that can be used to relieve paralysis. It is very rare and generally only grows in particularly clear waters, and there needs to be Poliwag, Poliwhirl, or Poliwrath living nearby. If any of these conditions are not met, Asiree Water Grass cannot grow.

Ange's face showed surprise when he heard this, and he couldn't help but look at the Asiree Water Grass in his hand with a bit more brilliance in his eyes.

He didn't expect that this ordinary-looking water grass was actually a medicinal material that could relieve paralysis. (Note: Asiree Water Grass only appears in the anime as a tool to relieve paralysis. It does not exist in the game.)

“Thank you, Victreebel. If you hadn't told me, I really wouldn't have known what it was called,” Ange thanked Victreebel.

“Aaah ~ Aaah ~”

Victreebel nodded and hopped away.

Ange held garland chrysanthemum in one hand and Asiree Water Grass in the other, and said happily to Diancie, "You guys are in for a treat tonight."

Diancie picked up a garland chrysanthemum and smelled it, and her face immediately wrinkled into a ball, "This...can it be delicious?" This smell is too strong!

Ange immediately said, "Why isn't it delicious? You're just not discerning!" With that, he strode towards the kitchen.

Diancie curled her lips, "You're the one who's not discerning."

After Ange entered the kitchen, he re-picked the garland chrysanthemum, removing the old parts and leaving only the fresh tips, then washed it clean and put it in the refrigerator.

Then he began to wash the Asiree Water Grass.

Because Asiree Water Grass grows in water, it is much more difficult to wash than garland chrysanthemum. Ange took a lot of effort to clean them.

An Asiree Water Grass is at least half a meter long. After washing it clean, Ange cut them into finger-length sections, then soaked them in clean water and sprinkled some salt into the clean water.

After processing it like this, it can be cooked directly in the evening.

Snorlax slept until the sun was almost setting before waking up. It got up from the chair and groggily摸进(mō jìn - fumbled into) the kitchen.

When it saw the Asiree Water Grass soaking in the basin on the stove, its eyes lit up. It reached out and grabbed a section, putting it in its mouth, and its eyes lit up immediately.

It's delicious.

At this time, Ange walked in. He saw Snorlax in the kitchen, and said with a smile, "You're awake. That's good. Go pick some tomatoes in the vegetable garden and come back. The two of us will make dinner together later. There's something delicious tonight!"

“Sno ~ Sno ~ ~”

Snorlax immediately ran happily to the vegetable garden and brought back a pile of tomatoes in a short while.

Ange often took Snorlax to the vegetable garden to recognize vegetables. Now, Snorlax already knows everything planted in the vegetable garden like the back of its hand.

“Did you pick so many?”

Seeing Snorlax holding a full load, Ange said in surprise.

“Sno ~ Sno ~ ~” I want to eat a lot! A lot! A lot!

Snorlax said with an exaggerated expression.

Although Ange didn't understand what it was saying, he knew what it was expressing from its expression, so he said indulgently, "Okay, you can eat as much as you want."

“Sno ~”

Snorlax was overjoyed when he heard this. He tiptoed and took a basin from the stove, put all the tomatoes in his arms into it, and then soaked them in water.

“Snorlax, you cook the rice, I'll cook the dishes. We won't eat steamed buns tonight,” Ange said.

After eating pasta for several days in a row, Ange wanted to try something else today. Fortunately, there was still some rice stored at home.

“Sno ~ ~”

Snorlax nodded and happily busied itself. Whether it was rice or steamed buns, it liked to eat them all.

Ange took out the garland chrysanthemum that he had put in the refrigerator in the afternoon and put it on the stove, then took out scallions and cut them into shreds, minced garlic cloves and ginger, and cut red peppers into sections, putting them aside for later use.

Then, he boiled water, added salt and cooking oil to the water, and blanched the garland chrysanthemum.

Adding salt can give the garland chrysanthemum a base flavor, and adding cooking oil can make the garland chrysanthemum color more bright and green.

The blanching time should not be too long, otherwise the crisp taste of the garland chrysanthemum will be lost.

After blanching, drain the garland chrysanthemum and cool it aside for later use.

Seeing that Snorlax had already started cooking the rice and was now staring at him expectantly, An Jue began to cook while carefully explaining the details to it.

Snorlax listened with great interest.

As An Jue used the pot, poured oil, and stir-fried the scallions, ginger, garlic, and chili peppers, a rich aroma immediately filled the kitchen.

"Snor~ Snor~"

Snorlax twitched its nose, sniffing non-stop, its face full of enjoyment. Even if it couldn't eat yet, just smelling it was enough to satisfy its cravings.

Once the aroma was fully released, An Jue poured in the garland chrysanthemum, adding light soy sauce, oyster sauce, spicy fresh sauce, and other seasonings, as well as salt and chicken essence. An Jue carefully explained to Snorlax how to control the amounts of each.

Snorlax listened and nodded.

Although Snorlax was usually silly, it was very perceptive during cooking lessons. An Jue only needed to say something once, and it could usually remember it firmly.

Soon, An Jue drizzled sesame oil over the stir-fried garland chrysanthemum and took it out of the pot. A dish of stir-fried garland chrysanthemum was ready.

"Come on, Snorlax."

He used chopsticks to pick up a little and put it to Snorlax's mouth. Snorlax quickly swallowed it in one gulp.

"How is it?" An Jue asked.

"Snor~" Delicious! Extremely delicious!

Seeing Snorlax's eyes narrow, An Jue immediately knew the answer. "I knew you'd like it."

Then, An Jue looked at the Acyrelle seaweed in front of him with some worry. He had never encountered this thing before. How should he cook it?

After thinking for a long time, he decided that since it tasted like jellyfish, he would follow the method for making jellyfish salad, so as not to change the special texture of the Acyrelle seaweed.

No sooner said than done.

An Jue took out cucumbers and carrots and shredded them for later use. These two were grown in An Jue's own vegetable garden, fresh and delicious.

Because these two were side dishes, he didn't need too much. An Jue fed the excess to Snorlax.

Then, he boiled a pot of water and blanched the Acyrelle seaweed that had been processed in the afternoon. Just a quick blanch was enough. An Jue felt that the texture of Acyrelle seaweed itself was already excellent. Blanching it was just to make it easier to absorb the flavor.

He drained the blanched Acyrelle seaweed and added a little rice vinegar to it, setting it aside.

Next was to prepare the sauce. Salt, chicken powder, chili oil, olive oil, rice vinegar, light soy sauce, white pepper powder, and minced garlic were mixed together. Soon, a sauce was ready.

Finally, he took out a large bowl, poured in the previously shredded cucumber, shredded carrots, and Acyrelle seaweed, and then poured in the sauce and mixed well.

In this way, a cold Acyrelle seaweed salad was completed.

Because his family of four all liked cilantro, An Jue sprinkled some chopped cilantro and sesame seeds on top.

Because it was his first time making it, An Jue hurriedly tasted it as soon as he finished.

Delicious! An Jue was once again amazed by the taste of Acyrelle seaweed.

"Snor~ Snor~~"

Snorlax stood on tiptoes, pawing at the stove, looking eager. An Jue picked up another chopstick and put it in its mouth.

"Do you like it?" An Jue asked Snorlax.

"Snor~ Snor~~" Yeah, yeah, I like it, super delicious!

Snorlax said, smacking its lips.

"Good that you like it." An Jue rubbed its head.

"Snor~ Snor~~" I want to be as amazing as Master in the future!

Snorlax clenched its fist, its eyes full of admiration as it looked at An Jue.

Unfortunately, An Jue couldn't understand its words and started making the next dish on his own.

Following the garland chrysanthemum and Acyrelle seaweed, An Jue made a cold tomato salad and a stir-fried lotus root dish.

There was still a little lotus root left from the loach and catfish king. An Jue had been reluctant to finish it, after all, the lotus root he planted himself had not yet reached harvest season.

Today, Bellossom and Azumarill sent fresh ingredients, and An Jue was happy, so he simply took out the last bit and stir-fried it.

An Jue and Snorlax finished making dinner, and the sky had completely darkened. So the family of four sat around the table and began to eat dinner.

"Come, come, everyone, try the taste of the garland chrysanthemum and Acyrelle seaweed." An Jue greeted Diancie and Komala.

Diancie added a chopstick of garland chrysanthemum, but after eating it, her little face immediately wrinkled into a ball.

"It's so awful!" Enduring the nausea, Diancie swallowed that mouthful. "An Jue, how can you think this stuff is delicious!" As she spoke, she picked up the water glass next to her and took a big gulp.

Komala had the same expression as Diancie. It didn't endure the nausea and swallow it like Diancie, but spit it out to the side.

An Jue said unhappily, "You two guys really don't know good stuff." As he spoke, he picked up a chopstick and ate it happily.

Snorlax had the same expression as An Jue.

O (≧▽≦) O Super delicious!

An Jue pinched Snorlax's cheek, with an expression of finding a rare soulmate, and said, "Snorlax still understands me! No wonder you're my disciple!"

"Snor~ Snor~" That's right, that's right, I and Master are on the same side.

Snorlax nodded repeatedly, feeling very proud to have the same taste as Master.

(_|||) Diancie said speechlessly, "Snorlax, it seems like there's nothing you don't like to eat, right? Your opinion doesn't count at all."

Snorlax was immediately unhappy when it heard this. It slammed the table, "Snor~ Snor~" You are insulting the dignity of a chef.

Diancie asked, "Then tell me, what food do you not like?"

Snorlax was stunned by the question.

"Snor… Snor…" That… that…

It stammered for a long time and couldn't say one thing, so it looked at An Jue with a aggrieved look.

Master…

An Jue comforted Snorlax, "Don't listen to Diancie, they just don't know how to appreciate it." As he spoke, he picked up a chopstick of garland chrysanthemum and put it in Snorlax's bowl, "Let's eat, ignore them."

"Snor~ Snor~"

Snorlax's mood suddenly turned from cloudy to sunny, and it happily ate it.

Diancie ate a mouthful of Acyrelle seaweed, "This is good, I like it."

Not only did Diancie like Acyrelle seaweed, but Komala also liked it.

Of course, they also ate a lot of stir-fried lotus root slices and cold tomato salad.

"If you like it, I'll ask Azumarill if they have any more when I have the chance, and if they do, I'll exchange some with them." An Jue said.

Diancie nodded.

While eating, An Jue asked Komala, "Komala, do you want to have some wine today? Should I buy you a bottle?" Komala accompanied him to set up the stall today and was quite tired, worthy of a reward.

Komala paused in its eating movements, then gently nodded.

An Jue looked surprised at this. It was the first time he had seen Komala react so strongly to his words.

It seems like it really likes to drink!

No sooner said than done, An Jue immediately spent 1000 happiness points in the system store to buy a bottle of good wine.

"I'll have a drink with you today."

An Jue hadn't had wine for a long time either, and suddenly felt a little craving.

In the past, his body was not good and he couldn't drink. Now that he thought about it, the last time he had wine was in his previous life.