Chapter 2: Hueco Mundo Dumplings

I came out to see if I could find any good recipes, but I doubt I'll find any out here.

Ooooh! These dumplings look delicious!

The ones on the sticks look really good too!

Dumplings?

Hmmm, since I've actually eaten sweet dumplings before, perhaps I'd have a better idea of what I'm trying to make.

Hueco Mundo style dumplings... I wonder what they're like.

It's done!

I call them Desert Ignition Bawabawa-Style Dumplings!

Wow! They look great, Nel!

The black, gooey slick on the surface! The granular texture of the sand!

The odd shape, as if a young apprentice of an artisan shop made them!

That handmade look! It's wonderful!

Aww, you're making Nel blush.

I hope you enjoy them. Go on, have some.

Oh, I will! Yummy!

Mm!

Th-This is...

Ahhhh...

...maaaay...

...ziiiiiiiiing!

It's so good!!! My stomach's about to explode from all this excitement!

Oh, stop. You're being too nice.

It's the truth!

This gritty texture, the distinct taste of sand as it spreads in my mouth! I love the hidden flavor of water that quenches it all!

This has got to be the best dumpling in Hueco Mundo! Nel, you're a genius.

It looked to me like he was tossing dirt balls as he ran around. Did he really eat one too?

Shhhh!

We'd appreciate it if you can keep quiet about that.

Ah, I get it.

By the way, what are you doing here?

I was looking for recipes for confectionery, and I happened to hear you talking about dumplings, so I thought I'd stop by.

But I see now that you were talking about mud dumplings, which I don't consider edible.

I see. So have you found any good recipes?

No, actually. They all seem more difficult than I expected. I'm looking for something easier to make.

Yeah, a slight error can make a huge difference when it comes to making sweets.

As a beginner, you should try recipes that aren't as hard, like bread pudding or lava cake. Those are easy to make.

Is that right? I've never heard of those, but I'll be sure to look them up later.

Heeyyyy! Dondochakka!

What's he doing? Aha! I spy a guest!

Have some dumplings! I'll be a good host!

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It's actually edible to an extent. It has a lingering taste that makes you want more.

No, I appreciate the sentiment though.

Thanks for your help.