Chapter 31 Spicy Soup

After returning to Old Ye's house, Ye Bajin put down the two large wooden barrels and was about to unload the tables and chairs.

Ye Caiping said, "There's no need to unload the tables and chairs. We'll have to take them out tomorrow."

"That's right. Just tie it to the cart and I'll come pick you up tomorrow."

After Ye Bajin finished speaking, he drove away on the ox cart.

Old Lady Ye came out, dumbfounded: "These things...are they for setting up the stall tomorrow?"

"Um."

"What exactly are you selling?"

"You'll find out tonight."

Old Mrs. Ye was unsure. In fact, she and Old Man Ye had tried setting up a stall when they were young, selling porridge and rice noodles, but they ended up losing a lot of money.

Ye Daquan and his brothers did the same thing more than ten years ago. They tried to sell wontons like others, but they couldn’t even make back the money they spent on tables and chairs.

In her opinion, people in her family could not earn that much money, and farming honestly was their destiny.

Although Old Mrs. Ye was sad, she still helped move the wooden barrels and various ingredients into the house.

Ye Caiping walked into the kitchen and saw Mrs. Du preparing to put the brown rice into the pot. Starting today, it is the eldest daughter's turn to cook.

"Sister-in-law, I'll cook tonight." Ye Caiping put the ingredients on the stove.

When Mrs. Du saw her carrying in a lot of bags, she knew there was something delicious: "Okay, you make it."

She took off her apron and left the kitchen impatiently.

Ye Jin'er and her sister, Old Lady Ye, Mrs. Du and Mrs. Wei were all standing outside, watching her through the window.

Ye Caiping was not afraid that they would learn it. Anyone who had eaten it could probably guess how it was made.

But the soul is the aniseed and white pepper she adds. No one else can learn it.

Ye Caiping first soaked the fungus, vermicelli, peanuts, etc. in boiling water.

Then start making the chili oil.

First grind the dried chilies into powder, mix them with white sesame seeds, and add some of her homemade aniseed powder.

The lard was burning hot and when it was poured on top with a sizzling sound, the aroma immediately came up.

"It smells so good!" Ye Jin'er sniffed.

"This chili must be delicious with rice." Mrs. Du swallowed her saliva.

Old Mrs. Ye was distressed: "This oil seems to be free, of course it will taste good."

Ye Caiping started washing her face again.

"Is this rice flour or flour? Can it be washed like this?" Wei said.

Ye Caiping said: "This is made of gluten, a snack in the north."

Ye Caiping didn’t know whether there was gluten in the north of the Zhou Dynasty, but she tried to fool him for the time being. After all, the news was blocked and no one knew the real situation.

One pound of flour, half a basin of flour water and half a fist-sized piece of gluten.

At this time, the fungus and other ingredients have been soaked.

When everything is ready, heat the oil in a pan.

When the water boils, pour in the gluten, fungus, day lily, diced pork, etc. in turn.

After rolling it, put in her special aniseed powder, add flour water and cook until it becomes thick, and finally add white pepper.

Sprinkle some chopped green onions on top and the aroma will immediately hit you.

"Oh my God, what's that smell?" Ye Daquan came in carrying a hoe and shouted excitedly.

With him were Old Man Ye, Ye Erquan and brothers Ye Yong.

As soon as they entered the door, they smelled a domineering and special fragrance, which made them feel refreshed.

"My mother is making delicious food." Ye Jiner said with a smile.

Ye Caiping said: "You're back just in time, let's eat!"

Old Mrs. Ye and Mrs. Du went into the kitchen and brought the bowls, chopsticks and a whole pot of spicy soup to the main room.

The weather had turned cold, and Old Man Ye had been busy in the fields all day, so he didn't smell much. After washing his hands, he couldn't wait to sit down at the table.

Ye Caiping scooped a bowl of spicy soup for each person.

Everyone looked at this thing they had never seen before, which looked like porridge and soup, and felt surprised.

Ye Daquan couldn't wait to take a big sip: "Oh my god...it smells so good...it's hot! Hot!"

"Why are you so impatient? You've burned your tongue. Let's see how you can eat." Mrs. Du scolded.

"Eat it even if it's cooked. What's that smell? Why is it so fragrant?"

Old Man Ye and the others also took a bite and their eyes widened.

“I’ve never tasted anything like this before.”

"It smells so good that my tongue almost falls off."

"Mom, what is this?" Ye Jin'er looked at Ye Caiping with bright eyes, "Are we going to sell this tomorrow?"

"Yes. This is called Hu La Tang." Ye Caiping also tasted two bites.

Well, today’s soup base is not bone broth, so it’s a bit off, but the recipe hasn’t changed and the standard is still there!

Old Man Ye looked at Ye Caiping and asked, "Are you going to sell this tomorrow?"

"Yes, we sell it early in the morning. Dad, you can add chili to this. Try adding some. We also add vinegar."

Old Man Ye quickly added half a spoonful of chili oil, and his eyes became brighter.

Ye Daquan ate half a bowl with a sizzling sound: "It's so delicious, it will definitely be a big hit."

"Shut up and stop bragging." Old Mrs. Ye glared at him.

When he was selling rice noodles and porridge himself, Ye Daquan boasted that they would be big sellers, but he ended up suffering heavy losses.

The brothers were selling wontons, and Ye Daquan boasted about it too, but he ended up almost losing his underwear.

"That's right, brother, you are a jinx." Ye Erquan said.

"You are the one with the crow's mouth, your whole family is the crow's mouth!"

"My whole family is your whole family."

"Hahaha!"

The whole family was amused by them.

The taste of the spicy soup is so fresh that the whole pot of soup is almost empty in a short while.

Ye Daquan wanted to add more, but Ye Erquan protected him: "My Ye Peng hasn't eaten yet, leave two bowls for him."

The cassava at home was still soaking in the river, and Ye Peng was watching by the river.

Wei also felt sorry for her son, so she quickly took out a lunch box, packed up the remaining spicy soup, and asked Ye Erquan to deliver it over.

Neither the father nor the son will be back tonight, so we have to keep an eye on it together.

After eating and drinking, Ye Caiping said she would hang the remaining meat and bones into the well in the village, and then went out.

In fact, she had already put the remaining meat and bones into the space.

After walking around outside, Ye Caiping walked back home in the moonlight. Ye Jiner came out and said, "Mom, the village head is here. He wants to see you."

When Ye Caiping walked into the main room, she saw Ye Lizheng talking to Old Man Ye.

"Uncle village head, is he looking for me?" Ye Caiping found a seat and sat down.

Ye Lizheng put down the pipe in his hand and said, "I heard from Bajin that you will be setting up a stall tomorrow."

"Yes. Hey, the spicy soup I just cooked is all gone. Otherwise, I would have given a bowl to the village head uncle."

"You are thoughtful." Ye Lizheng smiled, but there was a worry between his brows. "Bajin told me that when you went to the town today, you met two people from Wangjia Village..."

"From what they said, the method of removing toxins from cassava has spread. I think in a couple of days, the head of another village will come to visit us."

"What do you think? Should we teach them a lesson?"

Ye Lizheng came to find Ye Caiping because she shared this method with him. No matter what, you have to get her consent first.

Ye Caiping said, "If they come to ask, just teach them. After all, everyone in our village knows how to do it. Who knows how many people would have taught it long ago because they miss their mother's family or relatives."

"We have systematically taught these people, so the credit really comes from our village. Also, Uncle Village Chief, this is a matter of food!"

"Cassava is not only found in Niutou Mountain, but also in the entire Dashu Town and even in the southern region. If everyone knew about it, we would have one more food."

"So, the village head uncle should inform the county magistrate about how to eat cassava."

Ye Lizheng's eyes lit up and he stood up suddenly: "Yes, why can't I remember it! I'm going to the county town tomorrow!"

"Cai Ping, you are the real hero in this matter. Don't worry, I will talk to you nicely and will definitely not let you suffer any loss."