I used a newly bought bamboo carved cup.
She bought a whole set, a total of twelve, which were carved according to the twelve zodiac signs and were very interesting to look at.
She usually uses a monkey cup because she was born in the year of the monkey in her previous life.
Qing Bao used a lamb cup.
She used the rest to entertain guests.
The tea was not a particularly good one, it was just mint tea she made herself, but the mint was grown in the space, and the water was spiritual spring water.
So as soon as the tea entered his throat, Gu Xueting felt 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 big 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 round dough sheet the size of a pot lid. In order to prevent it from sticking, you need to add some starch from time to time.
After rolling out the dough, roll it into strips as wide as a thumb and steam it in a pot. After steaming, cut the noodles into slices as thick as chopsticks. After drying the slices, they can be stored for a long time and can be eaten whenever you want.
It is perfect for making soup. After cooking, the originally stiff noodles will soften into strips, similar to noodles, but much thicker.
This soup was cooked by Shen Yizi in the morning. He also added red dates, bamboo shoots and mushrooms. After being simmered on the stove for a whole morning, the soup has now become thick and extremely fragrant.
Gu Xueting picked up the bowl, took a sip, and silently quickened his pace.
Seeing that he was enjoying his meal, Shen Yizi smiled and went into the kitchen to busy himself.
She took inventory of the ingredients in the space and decided to make braised carp, stir-fried pork with leeks, eight-treasure eggs, braised chicken with bran, stir-fried bamboo shoots, and crispy tofu.
Normally, when she went to the mountain to deliver food to Gu Meinan, it was not convenient for her to bring too much for him. Now that he was at home, she naturally had to show him her skills.
The first thing she cooked was braised chicken with rice bran, an authentic farm dish similar to beggar's chicken.
The chickens she used were local chickens she raised herself. They were usually fed with spiritual spring water, fed with vegetable leaves, and allowed to roam free when they had nothing to do, so the meat was extremely fat and tender.
After the chicken is processed, stuff its belly with diced bamboo shoots, ham, mushrooms and other ingredients. Keep the outside intact without removing the feathers, wrap it in bran and roast it in the stove.
Don't worry about it anymore, just wait for an hour and it will be almost done. By then, the other dishes will be ready and ready to be served.
In the main room, Gu Xueting finished a bowl of pork ribs and fish noodle soup, and his stomach finally felt better.
He sent the bowl to the kitchen but did not leave. Seeing Shen Yizhi busy, he kindly asked, "Do you need my 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 purse his lips tightly and feel a little annoyed.
"Well, no need, just wait outside. If you are really bored, how about I go and bring Qingbao back to accompany you?"
In fact, Shen Yizhi was not used to having someone watching her while she was cooking. Otherwise, how could she take things out of the space? Gu Xueting also realized that he would probably be in the way here, so he walked out silently.
Shen Yizi pretended to go outside for a walk, then came back holding Qing Bao's 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.
"Baby is so great!" Shen Yizi kissed him.
In the room, two men, one big 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 come into contact with such a young child.
I don't know how to get along with it at all.
"Your name is Qingbao, right?" He started with a dry remark.
Qing Bao turned around and ran into the room, then ran out again after a while, and handed the rattle, wooden horse and other things in his arms to him, "Play!"
Gu Xueting: “…”
This was not enough, Qingbao took out snacks from the cabinet and shared them with him.
When Shen Yizhi brought out the dishes, she saw Gu Xueting squatting on the ground, playing house with Qing Bao with great interest! When he saw her come out, he immediately stood up, looking like "I'm just coaxing a child".
She laughed to herself and called out, "Qingbao, it's time to eat. Go wash your hands."
Qing Bao had become completely familiar with Gu Xueting by now, and pulled him along to take a shower.
Well, that's friendship between men.
After washing, the big and the small came in hand in hand. In order to take care of the short and stout Qingbao, Gu Xueting almost bent over.
After living for so many years, Qing Bao is the first person who can make him bend down willingly.
Looking at the little girl's chubby face, he stroked it with his fingertips, which seemed to still have the sensual feel that made people unable to let go.
When washing his hands just now, Gu Xueting took the opportunity to pinch his face.
Now I'm getting restless again.
The food has been placed on the table, it is full and very sumptuous.
Shen Yizhi placed the Eight Treasures Egg in front of Qing Bao. This dish was specially made for him.
To make this dish, make a small hole on the top of the egg, pour out the egg liquid, remove the yolk and keep the white, beat it into a paste, then add ham crumbs, diced bamboo shoots, diced fresh mushrooms, and steamed crab meat, mix well, and then stuff it into the eggshell and steam it.
She made five in total.
Crispy tofu is not actually a dish, but a snack. The tofu is cut into large dice, fried until golden brown, and then served with finely granulated sugar as a dip.
The method is very simple, you just need to control the heat when frying the tofu, and make sure it is neither too overcooked nor too tender, otherwise it will be difficult to eat.
"Eat it." Shen Yizi picked up a magical egg, peeled off the shell carefully, and used a spoon to scoop the egg meat inside into Qing Bao's bowl.
Seeing that Qingbao was a little anxious, Shen Yichi found it funny and scooped a spoonful of soup, blew it and fed it to him.
"Is it tasty?"
"Good!" In order to emphasize his tone, Qing Bao nodded heavily.
This little foodie never thought that anything she cooked was not tasty, but seeing him enjoying the food, she also felt a great sense of satisfaction in her heart.
Looking at the mother and son, Gu Xueting felt as if he was a warm family of three eating at the same table.
"Oh, yes, I forgot one thing."
Shen Yizhi ran into the kitchen, mixed a pot of wine with the medicinal spring water, and poured a glass for Gu Xueting.
"What's good food without good wine? Try it."
The wine is crystal clear, and exudes a sweet and soft fragrance that makes people feel refreshed.
Gu Xueting, who was about to refuse, kept silent and picked up the wine glass and took a sip.
As soon as the wine entered his mouth, it was like drinking nectar, not spicy but sweet, not dry but moist, it was really good wine! Even though he never liked drinking, he couldn't help but taste it again and again.
Shen Yizi also poured himself a small cup and sipped it slowly.
Qing Bao thought she was drinking some kind of nectar, so he came over and wanted to drink some too.
Shen Yizi dipped a little with chopsticks and let him taste it.
In the end, he felt it was not enough and wanted more.