chapter 17 : Entertain him sincerely
"You sit down for a while." After entering the room, Shen Yizhi poured him a cup of tea.
I used a newly purchased bamboo carving cup.
She bought a set of twelve pieces in total, which were carved according to the twelve zodiac signs. They looked very interesting.
She usually uses a monkey cup because she was a monkey in her previous life.Qing Bao uses a small sheep cup.The rest she used for entertaining guests.
The tea wasn't any particularly good tea, just the mint tea she made herself. But mint is grown in space, and the water is spiritual spring water.So as soon as the tea entered his throat, Gu Xueting felt that it was clear, sweet and tasted very good.
"If you're hungry, have a bowl of pork ribs and fish noodle soup first." Shen Yizhi brought out a large bowl of pork ribs and fish noodle soup.
Fish noodles are a special delicacy here. The method is to remove the fish meat, chop it into pieces, mix it with flour, and keep kneading it. After the dough is almost kneaded, use a rolling pin to roll the dough into a circle the size of a pot lid. During this process, you need to add some starch to the dough to prevent it from sticking to your hands.
After rolling out the dough, roll it into a roll about the width of your thumb, put it into a pot and steam it over water. After steaming, cut the noodles into chopstick-thick slices. After drying the slices, you can store them for a long time. Eat as you please.
It's perfect for making soup. After cooking, the originally stiff noodles will soften into strips, similar to noodles, but much thicker.
Shen Yizhi had stewed this soup in the morning. It also added red dates, bamboo shoots, and shiitake mushrooms. After simmering in the fire all morning, the soup had thickened and was extremely fragrant.
Gu Xueting picked up the bowl, took a sip, and silently sped up.
Seeing that he was eating happily, Shen Yizhi rolled his eyes and went to work in the kitchen.
She took stock of the ingredients in the space and decided to make braised carp, fried shredded pork with chives, eight-treasure fairy eggs, braised chicken, stir-fried bamboo shoots, and crispy tofu.
Normally she would go to the mountains to deliver food to Gu Meinan, so it was not convenient for her to bring him too much. Now that he was at home, she naturally wanted to show off her skills to him.
The first thing she cooked was Braan Roasted Chicken, an authentic peasant dish similar to beggar's chicken.
The chickens she uses are native chickens she raises herself. She usually feeds them Lingquan water and eats vegetable leaves. She lets them roam around when she has nothing to do, so the meat is extremely plump and tender.
After the chicken is processed, the belly is stuffed with diced bamboo shoots, ham, mushrooms and other materials. The outside remains intact without losing the chicken feathers. Wrap it in bran skin and bake it in the stove fire.
Don't worry about it next, just wait for an hour and that's it. By then the other dishes are ready and coming out of the oven.
In the main room, Gu Xueting finally felt a little better after finishing a bowl of pork ribs and fish noodle soup.
He sent the bowl to the kitchen, but he didn't leave. Seeing that Shen Yizhi was very busy, he kindly asked, "Can I help?"
Although this was his first time in the kitchen, he really didn't know how he could help.
Shen Yizhi looked at him in surprise, which made Gu Xueting tighten his thin lips and feel slightly annoyed.
"Ahem, no need. Just wait outside. If you're really bored, how about I go bring Qing Bao back and let him accompany you?"
In fact, Shen Yizhi was not used to having others watching while cooking. Otherwise, how could she take things out of the space?
Gu Xueting also realized that he might be in trouble here, so he walked out silently.
Shen Yizhi pretended to go outside for a while, and then came back with Qing Bao in hand.
"Baby, this is Uncle Gu. You are the only man in the family. Can you help mother receive him?" Qing Bao looked at Gu Xueting and nodded.
"The baby is great!" Shen Yizhi kissed him.In the room, two men, one large and one small, looked at each other.
Qing Bao was curious, but Gu Xueting felt like he was facing a formidable enemy.He had never been around such a young child.Don't know how to deal with it at all.
"Is your name Qing Bao?" He started with a dry tone.
Qing Bao turned around and ran into the room, and ran out again after a while, handing him all the rattles and wooden horses in his arms, "Play!"
Gu Xueting: "..."
This was not enough, Qing Bao added another I took out the snacks in the cabinet and shared them with him.
When Shen Yizhi came out with the dishes, he saw Gu Xueting squatting on the ground, head to head with Qing Bao, playing house with great interest!
When he saw her coming out, he immediately stood up, acting like "I'm just coaxing a child." She secretly laughed and said hello: "Qing Bao, it's time to eat. Go and wash your little hands."
Qing Bao was now completely familiar with Gu Xueting and pulled him to wash them together.Well, that's what friendship is between men.
After washing, Gu Xueting, one big and one small, walked in hand in hand. In order to take care of Qing Bao, a little guy, Gu Xueting was almost half-bent.
After living for so many years, Qing Bao was still the first person who could make him bend down willingly.
Looking at Xiaotuanzi's bulging side face, he rubbed his fingertips, which seemed to still have that addictive sensuality on them.
When he was washing his hands just now, Gu Xueting took the opportunity to pinch his face.
At this moment, he was a little bit ready to move again.The food has been placed on the table, and it is full and sumptuous.
Shen Yizhi placed the Eight Treasures Fairy Egg in front of Qing Bao. This dish was specially made for him.
The method of making this dish is to make a small hole on the top of the egg, pour out the egg liquid, remove the yellow and white and beat it into a paste, then add ham crumbs, diced bamboo shoots, diced fresh mushrooms, and stir together with the steamed crab meat. Then stuff it into egg shells and steam until cooked.She made five in total.
Crispy tofu is not actually a dish, but a snack. The tofu is cut into large dice pieces, fried until golden brown, and served with fine white sugar for dipping.
The method is very simple, that is, when frying tofu, you must control the heat and fry it until it is neither old nor tender, otherwise it will not be easy to eat.
"Eat it." Shen Yizhi picked up a fairy egg, peeled off the shell carefully, and scooped the egg meat inside into the Qingbao bowl with a spoon.
Seeing that Qing Bao was a little anxious, Shen Yizhi was amused, so he took a spoonful and blew it to him."Is it delicious?"
"Good time!" In order to strengthen his tone, Qing Bao nodded his head.
For this little snack, he didn't think anything she cooked was unpalatable, but seeing him eating happily made her feel extremely satisfied.
Looking at the mother and son, Gu Xueting had a vague feeling of warmth like a family of three eating at the same table."Ah, by the way, I forgot something."
Shen Yizhi ran into the kitchen, mixed a pot of wine with the medicinal spring, and poured a glass for Gu Xueting."How can good food be without good wine? Try it."
The wine is crystal clear, clear and exudes a sweet and soft fragrance, which makes people feel refreshed.
Gu Xueting, who was about to refuse, fell silent and picked up the wine glass and took a sip.
As soon as the wine is imported, it is like drinking fairy dew. It is not spicy but sweet, not dry but moist. It is really a good wine!
Even though he never liked drinking, he couldn't help but try it again and again.
Shen Yizhi also poured a small cup and drank it slowly.
Qing Bao thought she was drinking some fine wine and jade dew, so he came over to drink it too.Shen Yizhi dipped his chopsticks into it and gave him a taste.
As a result, he felt that it was not enough and wanted more."Don't drink any more, or my mother will spank your little ass. Be good and eat quickly."