Chapter 7 Making Food
Liang He was skeptical, but seeing Chang Wu sweating profusely, he said, "Then you try it."
Zhu Mingqing smiled brightly: "Thank you, Captain Liang."
She waved to Fen Tao, and Fen Tao began to process the ingredients she had just dug. Chang Wu also brought some dried vegetables and brought a few officials to help.
There was semi-finished braised pork in the pot. Zhu Mingqing took it out directly and then cleaned the pot.
There were more than twenty officials in total, plus a few of them, so there was enough food for about thirty people.
Then make a pot of soup and stir-fry a few simple dishes, and then you can eat it with pancakes.
Fen Tao was worried that Madam would be exhausted, so she came over after washing the ingredients: "Madam, how about I do it?"
"No, I'll be right there."
After saying that, Zhu Mingqing instructed Chang Wu to light the fire. The size of the fire was directly related to the taste of the dishes.
After the water boiled, she slowly added the ingredients and began to stew the soup.
At the same time, heat up the oil in a pan on the other side. Once the oil is hot, add the garlic cloves and shallots.
Sizzle——
The fragrance is everywhere.
Speaking of which, there were really not many cooking methods in this dynasty. Basically, it was just simple steaming and boiling. Even if there was stir-frying, it was not used much.
The reasons are, first, it wastes oil, and second, the recipe is in the hands of a few people.
"Boss, it smells so good."
The general manager couldn't help but shout, and the other officers nodded.
Of course Liang He smelled it. There was no expression on his face, but his eyes were fixed on this side.
Zhu Mingqing quickly put in the shredded meat and waited for a moment before adding the side dishes.
The seasoning these officials brought was very simple, just rough salt, which tasted a little bitter.
While no one was paying attention, she took out other seasonings from the space and put them into the dish.
Put on the lid and start processing the semi-finished product.
The most important thing about braised pork is the seasoning. She opened the oilcloth and only found a bottle of liquor, but no sugar.
When I turned around, I smelled a strange smell.
Zhu Mingqing frowned and was about to take a closer smell when his brows were drowned out by the wafting aroma of rice.
Never mind, it might be the taste of something else.
She covered herself with oilcloth, thought for a while, and then took out a piece of candy from the space. If anyone asked, she would say that it was brought by Fen Tao.
After all, sugar is a truly scarce commodity. In the original owner's memory, even for people of the Luo Wang Mansion's social class, the only candy they could come into contact with was maltose, also known as maltose.
The production of malt sugar was very low, and the people of this dynasty could only eat it a few times a year.
Not to mention the delicious sweet dishes and pastries and fruits.
After processing the meat pieces, put them back into the pot, pour the special sauce on them, cover the lid and start simmering.
If the occasion wasn't wrong, she would have loved to use the casserole in the space to make braised pork.
Sweet and soft, melts in your mouth.
The taste is definitely better than that made in an iron pot.
As time passed, the aroma of the food became stronger.
Fen Tao couldn't help swallowing her saliva. The lady's cooking skills were so good.
When the last pot was cleared, Zhu Mingqing called out, "It's time to eat."
Chang Wu quickly stood up, took his bowl and stood in line first. Other officials came forward and started arguing about the queue.
Liang He snorted, "If you don't shut up, don't eat!"
Everyone then quietly started to line up, but they were still pushing each other.
The food was not much, just a bowl of soup, a piece of meat and a few spoonfuls of vegetables per person, but there was plenty of bread.
After sharing it among them, there was still enough food for three or four people left in the pot.
When Chang Wu took the first bite of the braised pork, he didn't know whether he was moved or excited, and actually shed tears.
"Woo, delicious."
"I never knew pork could be done that way."
"It's a pity that my mother can't eat it."
Some people sighed, while others ate voraciously, the intensity of the food being like a competitive eating contest.
"Hey~"
happy!
Liang He licked the oil on his lips. He had never eaten such delicious braised pork in his life. Even though he was full, he still wanted to eat more.
He glanced at the remaining food in the pot and turned his head away with determination.
I might need this lady's help in the future.
He said with a serious face, "You guys can eat the rest."
Having achieved his goal, Zhu Mingqing was naturally happy: "Thank you, Captain Liang."
She took four bowls and divided the remaining food equally.
Luo Fu, who was not far away, said happily, "Third brother, we can have a full meal now."
Luo Xiao's stomach growled with hunger. He thought, "Those officials ate it, so it must not be poisonous. Let's go."
But Luo Huai didn't move.
Zhu Mingqing waved to him, but he remained motionless.
Tsk, this kid is a bit difficult to deal with.
So she simply gave the food to Fen Tao: "One bowl for you, one bowl for Xiao Huai."
Fen Tao didn't expect that there would be one for her, and a surprised smile appeared on her face: "Thank you, ma'am."
Luo Xiao and Luo Fu paused in surprise. There were only two bowls left. Didn’t she want to eat?
But thinking about her behavior along the way, it seems unlikely.
But if the two of them only eat one bowl, how can they be full?
Luo Feng also quickly appeared, looking at her with eager eyes: "Mom, I carried Grandma on my back all afternoon and I'm so hungry. Can you..."
Zhu Mingqing walked past them carrying dinner and laughed, "No!"
Luo Feng froze, and the smiles on Luo Xiao and Luo Fu's faces disappeared.
She came to Wu Yunyun and handed her a bowl of rice: "Eat."
Wu Yunyun was flattered. "For me?"
Zhu Mingqing nodded slightly with a calm expression. If it weren't for the bowl of rice in her hand, one would have thought she was here to scold someone.
"You are still pregnant, you must make up for it."
Otherwise, it would be difficult to hold on to the city gate.
When Wu Yunyun thought about the difficulties she had experienced these days, her eyes instantly turned red.
Unexpectedly, the person who cared about her the most was her mother-in-law who had always ignored her.
She took it carefully, trying to ignore her husband's eager look.
After handing dinner to her, Zhu Mingqing ignored it.
If you can't even hold the food that's right in front of your mouth, you're truly incompetent.
What she disliked most was incompetent people.
People live in this world, whether they shine brightly in the sky or disappear on the earth, they always have their own uses and destinations.
Wu Yunyun's ending in the book is that she dies and loses two lives due to starvation.
It all depends on whether she can control her own destiny this time.
Finally, seeing Wu Yunyun start to eat, Zhu Mingqing smiled with satisfaction.
Luo Xiao and Luo Fu were very angry and even more resentful towards Zhu Mingqing.
They didn't have anything that the maids could eat. Sure enough, this woman was cruel to them.
On the other side, Song had already been numb from the fragrance. She rolled her eyes and asked, "Mother, are you hungry?"
The old princess swallowed her saliva and said angrily: "Your cooking skills are so good, it seems that you have been fooling me before. Go get it from the second son's family!"
Song stood up happily: "Please wait."
She came over aggressively, but before she could say anything, she was frightened by Zhu Mingqing's cold eyes.
She stammered, unable to finish her words: "You... I... Mother wants to eat..."
"You want to eat, right?"
Song couldn't help but nodded.
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