Chapter 506 Spring is Coming

In the yard, the warm sunshine slowly fell.

Chen Huazheng and a few others sat leisurely in front of the stone table, admiring the flowers and enjoying tea and snacks.

The warm spring sun and gentle breeze are everywhere, and there is a warm and gentle atmosphere.

Chen Keheng: "Zheng'er, the scenery here is beautiful, and even the snacks look like spring food. The atmosphere of spring is everywhere."

The Imperial College was closed today, so the brothers Shen Kesi and Shen Keheng did not go anywhere and just stayed at home.

As soon as they heard that Chen Huazheng had delicious snacks, they came over happily.

Shen Kesi agreed, "Third brother is right. When I came to Zheng'er's place, I realized that spring has really arrived."

During this period of time, they have been concentrating on studying, and every day they go between the Imperial College and the Shen Mansion.

Occasionally I would go to a bookstore to see if there were any books I wanted to buy, but I didn't go anywhere else.

If he hadn't come to Chen Huazheng's yard today to enjoy the flowers and drink tea, he would have forgotten what season it was.

Chen Huazheng said with a smile: "Second brother and third brother have worked hard in studying. Today is your day off so relax. Come, try these snacks and see if they suit your taste."

Brothers Shen Kesi and Shen Keheng looked at the two green desserts on the table at the same time. One was plump and round, and the other was shaped like a three-petal flower.

They all look delicious and I don’t know which one to eat first.

Zhou Ying smiled without saying anything. She could understand the dilemma of the Shen brothers.

Before the two of them arrived just now, she tasted a round green dumpling filled with red bean filling.

When you take a bite, it is soft, sticky, refreshing and sweet.

From the color to the taste, it is full of spring feeling, which makes people feel happy.

Take a bite of Qingtuan and then drink a sip of Dongding Oolong, it is really delicious.

Zheng'er was right, this snack is simply first-rate when eaten with tea.

Shen Kesi picked up a Pu Zi Bao with chopsticks and put it in the bowl.

Shen Keheng picked up a green dumpling, picked it up with chopsticks, brought it to his mouth, and took a bite.

The green rice dumpling is shiny and green, with a soft, glutinous and elastic skin.

When you take a bite, your teeth first feel the delicate and tender texture of the glutinous rice, and then the salted egg yolk and pork floss filling inside.

The oily salted egg yolk tastes crunchy, and the crispy fragrance of the meat floss and the grassy aroma of the moxa leaves combine perfectly to form a unique taste.

It is sticky, sweet and refreshing.

Shen Kesi also savored the Pu Zi cake in the bowl carefully, looking very enjoyable.

The pomelo fruit is soft and delicious, and tastes a bit like rice cake. But it exudes a fresh scent that is unique to pomelo leaves, and it really tastes like the "flavor of spring".

Chen Huazheng also happily ate the Pu Zi Cake, which is made from pure rice milk using the traditional recipe.

She added flour to the traditional method, so that the steamed Pu Zi Chuang still has beautiful cracks but a softer texture.

Although they are both emerald green in color, the taste of Pu Zi Bao and Qing Tuan is completely different. (Picture attached here)

The green rice dumpling tastes soft, sticky and smooth, and is a little sticky before it cools down.

The Pu Zi Bao is soft, sweet and melts in your mouth.

Its outer layer is covered with sweet syrup, which is as sweet as love.

As you chew, the soft and glutinous texture of the cake is intertwined with the aroma of the poplar seed leaves.

Before I could react, the fragrance of spring suddenly jumped onto the tip of my tongue, bit by bit between my lips and teeth, and even echoed throughout my mouth.

Zhou Ying also tried a Pu Zi Bao and was amazed at the first bite.

The texture of the Pu'zi fruit is fluffy and delicate. When you take a bite, a slight heat spreads in your mouth along with the aroma of the Pu'zi leaves.

There is a fresh scent in the sweet fragrance, like the faint smell of soil and newly grown grass mixed in the Qingming drizzle.

It's not particularly fragrant, but it has a special feel.

Every bite can feel the freshness and fragrance from nature, bringing an unparalleled satisfaction to the taste buds.

Everyone was savoring the flavor of spring on their tongues with gusto, and for a moment they were speechless because of the fragrance.

Shen Kesi came back to his senses from the delicious food: "This Qingtuan is really delicious. I like the one with red bean filling. It tastes very fragrant."

He picked up the teacup and took a sip of tea: "The one with egg yolk and pork floss filling is also good. Paired with this tea, it not only relieves the greasiness, but also makes it more fragrant."

Zhou Ying agreed: "Qingtuan and Puziguo are both delicious, and eating them with Dongding Oolong is really a unique way to go with them."

Chen Keheng was full of praise for the Pu Zi Guo: "Pu Zi Guo is really delicious, although it tastes a bit like rice cake. But the texture is a bit more chewy than ordinary rice cakes, and it tastes more fragrant."

Fortunately, I didn’t go out today, otherwise I wouldn’t be able to eat such delicious snacks.

Originally, Wei Zeduo and several classmates had arranged for the Shen brothers to play polo early this morning, but Shen Keheng had been forced by Shen Kesi to study recently and was very tired.

After finally having a day off, he just wanted to stay at home and didn't want to go anywhere.

Seeing that Shen Keheng was unwilling to go, Shen Kesi also stayed at home to rest so as not to miss the delicious food.

Shen Keheng was very happy. It is said that the early bird catches the worm. In his case, it should be the birds resting in the nest that get the fat worms.

Even their parents and elder brother were not as lucky as them, after all, what they ate was the first spring limited edition snack made by Zheng'er.

No matter what kind of food it is, the thought and thought put into the first serving is definitely different.

No matter how perfect the final product is, there will still be some imperfections.

At this time, Shen Kesi and Shen Keheng had the same idea: what's so fun about polo?

The most important thing is the fresh food made by Zheng'er.

It would be a pity if I missed the snacks made by Zheng'er because of the appointment with Wei Zeduo.

Shen Keheng looked at Shen Huazheng: "Zheng'er, you said that Qingtuan is made of mugwort leaves, and Puzibao is made of Puzi leaves. I know mugwort leaves, but what are Puzi leaves?"

He seemed to have never heard of this kind of leaf.

Chen Huazheng smiled and said, “Of course, the leaves of the Pu Zi tree are the leaves of the Pu Zi tree.”

Zhou Ying: "Zheng'er, are the Chinese magnolia trees you're talking about the ones planted in the hot spring villa?"

Chen Huazheng nodded: "Yes, these Pu Zi fruits are made from the tenderest leaves of the Pu Zi trees in the hot spring villa."

Ever since the hot spring villa was built, Chen Huazheng has been asking people to collect seeds that can be used everywhere.

I want to grow some useful crops on the farm.

Unexpectedly, she found the seeds of the elm tree.

The Pu Zi tree, also known as the Pu Zi tree, is a treasure from head to toe, and not only its leaves can be used to make Pu Zi cakes.

The roots, bark and leaves of the tree can be used as medicine.

It tastes slightly bitter and is cool in nature, and has the effect of clearing heat and cooling blood.

Even the Pu Zi Jiao made from the leaves is a great product that can clear away heat and fire, help digestion and nourish the stomach.

Shen Keheng suddenly realized: "So you have already planted the Pu Zi tree in the hot spring villa."

The garden in that villa is either this garden or that garden.

Every time he went there he would be dazzled by what he saw. It seemed that Zheng'er had planted a lot of good things there.

Next time they go, I’ll have to let Zheng’er take him around for a good tour.

Who knows, there might be a lot of treasures hidden inside that can be used as cooking.

Dang Zheng'er's family is so lucky, as they can always eat food that others would never even think of.

Hehehe~

Shen Kesi also knew that Shen Huazheng had been going to the hot spring villa for a while and had someone record the growth process and data of some crops.

He thought his sister was interested in the greenhouse vegetables, so she always went to check on them.

Now it seems that she really cares about it. But it's not just the vegetables that she cares about, and it's probably not just the vegetables that she looks at every time she goes to the hot spring villa.

Shen Kesi took a sip of tea, and the corners of his lips curled up slightly.

Unexpectedly, Zheng'er is a person who does great things quietly, and she didn't even tell her brothers a word about these things.

But it's true that when it comes to farming, none of the three brothers is as good as Zheng'er.

Even if she did, they wouldn't be able to help.

Chen Keheng: "I've heard people say that we should eat according to the seasons, and today I finally understand. As expected, when spring comes, we should taste the flavors of spring."

Zhou Ying: "Zheng'er, do you want to take advantage of this period to sell Qingtuan and Puziguo in the food court?"

On every special festival, Zheng'er would always arrange corresponding food and snacks at Yipinlou, Food Street and Lianxiangzhai.

This time, she guessed it was related to Qingming Festival.

Chen Huazheng smiled and said, "Cousin Ying still understands me. Qingming Festival is coming soon, and I plan to launch these festive snacks in the food court."

People here also worship their ancestors during the Qingming Festival, but there is no specific Qingming food.

Usually, people steam some snacks such as rice cakes and offer them for worship.

Shen Kesi said: "These two kinds of snacks are indeed very suitable for the festival. Since it is not Qingming Festival yet, there is still time to promote them."

Zhou Ying thought the same: "Qingtuan and Puzibao are both delicious and fragrant. They will definitely be snapped up as soon as they are released on the market."

Chen Keheng: "Zheng'er, are there only these two kinds of fillings for Qingtuan?"

Hearing this, Shen Kesi and Zhou Ying also looked at Shen Huazheng, waiting for her answer.

It would be fine if there is no filling in Pu Zi Bao, but Qing Tuan is different.

According to their understanding of Shen Huazheng, there should be several kinds of qingtuan with just sweet and savory fillings, and maybe even some sweet and savory flavors can be made.

Just like the mooncakes back then.

As they expected—

"Of course not. There are many fillings that can be stuffed into Qingtuan. Sweet ones include red bean paste, black sesame, custard, mochi, egg yolk meat floss, taro meat floss, purple sweet potato lava, matcha honey beans..."

Shen Kesi & Shen Keheng: (_)

It is true!!

This is just the sweet ones, what about the salty ones? ?

Zhou Ying: ()

It seems that we need to ask someone to arrange the Qingtuan gift boxes, just like when we sold mooncakes during the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Chen Huazheng took a sip of tea to moisten her throat, and continued, "As for the salty ones, you can make spring bamboo shoots with dried bean curd and fresh meat, spring bamboo shoots with bacon, preserved vegetable braised pork, mushrooms with fresh meat, mushrooms with diced bamboo shoots and dried shrimp, shepherd's purse with diced bamboo shoots and fresh meat..."

Shen Kesi, Shen Keheng & Zhou Ying: …

I always feel like something is weird, but I can't tell what it is.

The soft, sweet and fragrant Qingtuan skin is paired with salty meat filling...

Does this really fit?

Zhou Ying shook off the strange thoughts in her mind: "Zheng'er, besides Pu Zi Bao and Qingtuan, are there any other seasonal foods suitable for selling in the food court?"

If I remember correctly, Zheng'er mentioned several other kinds of spring food in her mind at that time.

The Shen brothers were excited. In addition to these two kinds of dim sum, there are other seasonal foods? ?

Thinking that both the Shen family and the Zhou family could hear Shen Huazheng’s thoughts, they couldn’t help but look at Zhou Ying.

Did Cousin Ying hear something?

However, from the beginning till now, Zheng'er clearly said nothing in her heart.

Did they say it when they were not present?

Chen Huazheng didn't know what the three were thinking. She thought for a while and said, "There are many more, tea cakes, chicken shit vine cakes, mugwort rice cakes, yellow rice cakes, hiking cakes..."

[The chaguo alone has sweet and salty peanuts, black beans, red bean paste, sesame, coconut shreds, fresh meat, seafood... There are more fillings than the qingtuan. There is also ai ci, which has all kinds of fillings. You have to prepare it quickly! ! ]

Brothers Chen Kesi and Chen Keheng: (￣﹃￣)

There are so many delicious foods. Although I don’t know what they are, I feel hungry just by hearing about them.

As expected of Zheng'er, she can make all kinds of delicious food in any season.

Zhou Ying: "Anyway, there is still time. Let's discuss it and have someone arrange it right away. There is still time for both production and promotion. As for Aning, just tell her."

Just now, she had carefully written down all the fillings mentioned by Shen Huazheng in her heart, and planned to have someone prepare them when she returned.

This will prevent you from running out of ingredients when you really need them.

Chen Huazheng smiled with her eyebrows curved: "Okay, I'll tell Aning about this when I send bamboo shoots to her this afternoon."

Although Aning had no objection every time they made a decision, they still had to tell her the specific situation.

During the Qingming Festival, it is time to eat Qingming snacks.

Spring is not only a change of seasons, but also a spiritual awakening.

The season when all things come back to life reminds us to re-examine the meaning of life and feel the beauty of life.

In Shen Huazheng's original world, every place would eat local traditional snacks during the Qingming Festival.

In addition to eating them themselves, people also use these snacks to pay tribute to their deceased relatives to show their remembrance and respect, and also to express their expectations for a happy life.

Moreover, dim sum in each place has different meanings and origins.

Take Pu Zi Bao for example, there are multiple versions about its origin.

The most widely known version is that a certain dynasty was invaded by foreign enemies, who killed and plundered, and the people lived in misery.

In order to survive, the local people had no choice but to flee to the mountains and forests for refuge.

There was nothing to eat in the mountains, so they could only pick elm leaves and fruits to fill their stomachs.

After the war, the survivors would pick the freshest Pu Zi leaves and make Pu Zi cakes to worship their ancestors every Qingming Festival in order to commemorate that period of history and remember the hardships of their ancestors.

The steamed Pu Zi Kueh must be "blooming" to be qualified, which the locals call "smiling mouth". Only the "smiling" Pu Zi Kueh can be used to worship ancestors.

If it doesn't "bloom", then it means that a certain step is wrong and needs to be redone.