Facing the curious eyes of the young girl, the Head Chef patiently explained, "Making meatballs look like lychees might prioritize appearance over taste. The outer skin isn't crispy enough, which leads to a contrasting texture between the skin and the meat inside. This mixed texture isn't particularly enjoyable and is just for looks."
Little Taotie looked at the picture of meatballs shaped like lychees and listened to the Head Chef's explanation, feeling that he made a lot of sense.
Just like some candy chocolates, what's pretty doesn't necessarily taste good. In pursuit of an attractive shape, the taste ends up being overlooked.
Instead, those with seemingly plain appearance often have better juice concentration and a rich flavor inside.
Little Taotie nodded, indicating understanding, and sat obediently next to the Head Chef, continuing to read the food magazine.
The Head Chef flipped through the magazine, paused for a moment, and focused on a picture.
