Its stickiness surpasses even that of glutinous rice cakes from the south, with a unique aroma of sorghum flour, the sweetness of red dates, and the distinctive fragrance of the hu leaves at the bottom.

When these three elements are combined, it creates an unparalleled taste of childhood Chinese New Year.

This type of steamed bun is called "Huangmian Wowo" in Jinan, and also "Huangzhan (Nian) Wowo".

Chen Hong believes that a New Year without yellow sticky rice dumplings is not a complete New Year.

Yellow sticky rice cakes become very sticky and chewy when heated, but become very hard and dry when cooled.

Whether steamed or sliced ​​and fried, it's an irresistible and delicious treat.

After stuffing two pieces of wood into the bottom of the pot, Chen Hong went back into the house to check on her son and found him jumping rope in the open space of the living room after finishing his studies.

After telling him to shower and go to sleep after exercising, Chen Hong went back to the kitchen to knead steamed buns.

The dough rose exceptionally well; when you peeled it open, you could see it was filled with countless tiny air pockets.

As the saying goes, "A beaten-down wife is like dough that's been kneaded up!"

The reason why Shandong steamed buns are famous throughout the country is precisely because the dough is relatively firm.

Moreover, the dough is kneaded many times, and while kneading, a cloth is tucked inside. This way, the steamed buns will have distinct layers, be sweet and chewy, and become more and more delicious with each bite.

Chen Hong used her hand strength to move both hands simultaneously, making a steamed bun motion with her left hand and a steamed bun motion with her right hand.

At the same time, you can knead two steamed buns. After kneading, place the buns on a bamboo mat, cover them with a large cloth, and let them rise.

She turned off the heat, still enjoying the tempting sweet aroma. Five minutes later, unable to contain her excitement, Chen Hong finally lifted the lid and took the pot off the heat!

Golden rice flour is studded with bright red dates, and the aroma of dates, sorghum, and fresh leaves intertwine.

A gentle breeze wafts through the air, like rising white mist—it smells wonderful, so incredibly fragrant! This is the pure essence of the Shandong New Year's atmosphere.

Like the glutinous rice cakes of southerners, this is a special kind of New Year's sentiment.

Chen Hong carried the steamers of yellow sticky rice cakes down and placed them on the cutting board next to her to cool.

These yellow sticky rice cakes cannot be taken out of the steamer immediately. They must be cooled and solidified before being removed from the steamer, otherwise they will not take shape.

After adding water and replacing three steamer baskets, Chen Hong picked up the risen steamed buns and put them into the baskets, then covered the pot and started the fire.

By 11 p.m., Chen Hong had not only steamed over 150 yellow sticky rice cakes in three large baskets, but also over 180 steamed buns in three baskets.

The steamed buns won't stick together, so it's okay if they're packed close together. If the dough is firm, they won't stick or break even when squeezed together.

Knowing that Yu Yang loved brown sugar steamed buns, Chen Hong dissolved brown sugar water and kneaded dough before going to bed, making a bowl of dough.

I chopped another bowl of minced meat, minced scallions and ginger, added cooking wine and soy sauce, mixed it well, and prepared it to be used to steam buns tomorrow.

On the evening of the 27th of the twelfth lunar month, Chen Hong worked in the kitchen until 11:30 before returning to her room to take a shower and go to bed.

The strong-willed Chen Hong only had a fleeting thought of her boyfriend when she closed her eyes to sleep.

The next second, she drifted off into a sweet dream!

Meanwhile, Zhou Yi was miserably conducting intensive training in the cold midnight.

He led the way, swimming at the very front of the group, his muscular arms paddling powerfully and rhythmically across the dark sea, guiding his comrades swiftly toward the small island ahead.

"Come on, puff! Come on, puff! Keep going, victory is just ahead! Puff! We are tigers on land! Puff! We are dragons in the sea! Puff! Charge with me!"

Zhou Yi's body was immersed in the icy seawater, but his heart was burning with passion.

If he completes this training, he will be able to get a holiday to go home and spend the Spring Festival with Chen Hong and her son.

Having already missed National Day, I absolutely cannot miss the Spring Festival.

If he misses the New Year reunion again, he's afraid his wife will fly away!

He'd had enough of being a bachelor. Having tasted meat, a man who'd never wanted to go back to being vegetarian would rather take off his military uniform than risk being forced to.

On the deserted island in the South China Sea, the regimental commander was also there. He stared in surprise at the action team on the monitor, "These kids must have taken aphrodisiacs today, their explosive power is amazing!"

Look, Zhou Yi is leading the way, his unstoppable momentum is like that of a warrior charging into battle!

The political commissar chuckled and said, "This kid is really willing to go to great lengths to get married."

He told me a few days ago that he was getting old and had led this group of soldiers, so he was preparing to retire to the second line.

Haha, when I threatened him with his vacation, he became like a little tiger again.

Didn't you know that he submitted the marriage application a few months ago, and now the background check is done and the application has been approved?

This guy is anxious; he's waiting for his wife and kids to warm the bed!

His training here in the second half of the year delayed his wedding plans. Hahaha!

The battalion commander laughed too: "Old Yao, don't tease him anymore. This kid holds grudges. Aren't you afraid he'll do something bad to get back at you?"

The political commissar didn't care at all: "Why would I be afraid of him? That kid's only so-so. All he does is get my wife to give me a break from drinking and smoking."

He has his clever tricks, but I have my ways! I have a way to deal with him now, let him act recklessly, and one day he'll be begging me for help!

The regimental commander smiled mysteriously: Don't think he doesn't know what Lao Yao is thinking.

That old rascal has his eye on the package sent from Zhou Yi's house. He got hooked after the first taste and wants to intercept it again!

He thought he was the only clever one, but little did he know that several other people were also eyeing the Book of Changes. When there were too many monks and not enough porridge, who knew how much he would be able to grab!

If you really anger Zhou Yi, he'll make sure you can't even get a fart out of him.

Li Guangliang, leading the second team closely behind the first team, waved his increasingly aching arms. He turned around and shouted, "Everyone, pay attention, adjust your breathing, puff! Keep the rhythm, puff!"

"Adjust your breathing, puff! Keep the rhythm, puff!"

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