Chapter 132 Chrysanthemums can also be eaten in various ways
Qingtang looked at the colorful potted chrysanthemums of various shapes and sizes in the yard with excitement.
"Look, county lady, there are so many chrysanthemums, so beautiful."
Qingzhi, who was always calm, was also a little excited: "Wow, there are really all kinds of colors. I didn't expect that chrysanthemums could be green. This really opens my eyes."
Because Shen Huazheng was unable to attend this year's chrysanthemum viewing event, Mianzhou County specially sent many of the finest chrysanthemums to the capital.
Some are for her to enjoy, and some are edible.
In addition to chrysanthemums, there are also some snacks and foods made from chrysanthemums.
There were chrysanthemum cakes, chrysanthemum biscuits, chrysanthemum honey and processed chrysanthemum petals, a total of more than ten carts of things.
Zhou Ying, who came to see Chen Huazheng, was also frightened by the scene, "It is said that the chrysanthemums in Mianzhou County are unique, but I didn't expect it to be true."
Shen Huazheng took a sip of chrysanthemum tea, feeling the elegant fragrance in her mouth.
“These chrysanthemums are really beautiful.”
The chrysanthemums sent from Mianzhou County are all very beautiful, some are fragrant and gorgeous, while others are elegant and refined. You can tell at first glance that they are not ordinary products.
Princess Lejia took a bite of the chrysanthemum cake and said, "Not only do the chrysanthemums in Mianzhou County bloom beautifully, but the chrysanthemum cakes are also delicious."
The chrysanthemum cake is soft and delicious, with sweet red bean paste filling in the middle.
It not only tastes fresh floral scent, but also has a light rice aroma and the sweet aroma of bean paste.
When you chew it, you can feel the soft and glutinous texture of the cake and the dense texture of the red bean paste blend perfectly together. It is sweet and fragrant, and it is really delicious.
Zhou Ying also picked up a piece of chrysanthemum cake and tasted it carefully.
Mm, it’s delicious indeed.
After swallowing the chrysanthemum cake, Zhou Ying picked up the cup and took a sip of tea, then suddenly laughed.
"Today we are also elegant, drinking chrysanthemum tea, eating chrysanthemum cakes, and appreciating chrysanthemums in the yard."
Shen Huazheng looked at the chrysanthemums of various colors and her heart was moved.
The use of flowers and fruits in cooking is a unique experience.
In the morning I drink the dew from the magnolia, and in the evening I eat the fallen petals of the autumn chrysanthemum.
Chrysanthemum is soft and plump, has a pleasant fragrance, and has medicinal effects, making it perfect for use in cooking.
Besides, Mianzhou County sent so many edible chrysanthemums. It would be a waste if we didn’t use them.
"I'll make some food with chrysanthemums for you to try."
Zhou Ying was enjoying herself while appreciating the chrysanthemums and eating flower cakes. Suddenly she heard Shen Huazheng's voice and was startled.
"What?"
Princess Lejia swallowed the chrysanthemum cake in her mouth and said, "Zheng Zheng said that she would make some food with chrysanthemums for us to taste."
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The maids skillfully arranged the dishes and opened the lids, filling the table.
Princess Lejia smelled the thick fragrance in the air and always felt a little unreal.
When Zheng Zheng said that chrysanthemums could be used to make food, she thought that at most they could make some snacks like cakes or pastries. Unexpectedly, Zheng Zheng actually made a whole table of dishes.
Zhou Ying looked at the dishes on the table with sparkling eyes. She had come here to appreciate the chrysanthemums today, but she didn't expect that she could also eat them.
Such a sumptuous chrysanthemum banquet...
Hahahaha, I came to the right place today!!
Zhou looked at the table full of food and said, "Zheng'er, are these all made from chrysanthemums?"
Chen Huazheng smiled and said, "Yes, chrysanthemums are put in these dishes and soups."
"Shennong's Herbal Classic" once mentioned: "Chrysanthemum can make you light and resist aging."
This means that drinking chrysanthemum water or boiling it in water can help prolong your life.
Chinese people have always paid attention to the fact that medicine and food have the same origin. For a long time, the role of chrysanthemum is not just for viewing or being made into food, but it exists as a medicine.
Chrysanthemum is not only delicious but also beneficial to the body and can be used as a medicinal food.
Chen Huazheng introduced them one by one: "This is chrysanthemum and fig chicken soup, this is fried chrysanthemum, this is chrysanthemum meatballs, this is chrysanthemum sea bass soup, this is chrysanthemum glutinous rice soup..."
Zhou swallowed and picked up the chopsticks: "Everyone, let's eat."
She was the first to pick up a piece of fried chrysanthemum and put it into her mouth.
Fried chrysanthemums are made by coating the chrysanthemums with a layer of egg batter and frying them in a pan until they are golden and crispy.
Chew it and it’s crispy and delicious, with a full mouthful of floral fragrance.
Princess Lejia had been eyeing the chrysanthemum meatballs for a long time. She quickly picked one up and put it into the bowl.
Chrysanthemum can be cooked with a variety of meatballs. This time, Shen Huazheng used pork meatballs.
Take a bite, and the richness of pork and the fragrance of chrysanthemum spread in your mouth at the same time.
Every bite you chew is filled with rich flavor.
The aroma of pork is gently wrapped in the fragrance of flowers, which is a perfect match.
Zhou Ying took a bite of the chrysanthemum glutinous rice soup and was instantly amazed.
Adding chrysanthemum to the sticky and dense glutinous rice porridge adds a pleasant fragrance to the sweetness.
After steaming, the sweetness of wolfberry and red dates is integrated into the porridge.
The faint fragrance of chrysanthemum is also fully released.
The faint floral fragrance and the sweet taste are intertwined and bloom on the tip of the tongue, making you feel as if your whole body is wrapped in a light and elegant sweetness.
After swallowing the glutinous rice porridge, you can still feel the sweetness in your mouth, which makes you feel happy.
Chen Huazheng stirred the chrysanthemum and fig chicken soup in front of her with a spoon, scooped up a fig and put it into her mouth.
The shriveled figs absorbed the fat in the chicken soup and instantly became plump. When you bite into them, the fragrant and sweet juice immediately fills your mouth.
The chicken soup is infused with the aroma of figs, which is rich and fragrant with a hint of sweetness.
The fresh aroma of chicken is intertwined with the pleasant fruity aroma and the faint fragrance of chrysanthemum.
It's just a sip of soup, but the taste is rich and varied, very distinct.
Even with a hint of perfume...
Rich top notes and elegant base notes.
She couldn't help but close her eyes, feeling the indescribable wonderful taste in her mouth.
[It is right to use chrysanthemum in cooking, it is so fragrant!! However, I made a little less this time. I should make some more chrysanthemum fried fish balls, chrysanthemum steamed meatballs, chrysanthemum fish and olives, chrysanthemum fish fillets, chrysanthemum chicken, chrysanthemum seafood, chrysanthemum fried beef...]
Zhou Shi & Zhou Ying: !!!!!!
Oh my god, chrysanthemums can be used to make so many delicious things.
They thought the food on the table was rich, but it turned out they had too little experience.
Princess Lejia's hand holding the chopsticks was shaking slightly and she almost jumped up.
Thank the Bodhisattva for letting her meet Zheng Zheng and become Zheng Zheng’s best friend.
Shen Huazheng put down the spoon and looked at Zhou: "Mother, why don't we have a chrysanthemum banquet."
After carefully thinking about what Andersen said that day, she felt that she seemed to have guessed what Emperor Jingning was thinking.
In that case, we might as well hold a chrysanthemum banquet just like the last time we held the crab banquet.
Moreover, this time there are not only edible chrysanthemums, but also chrysanthemums for viewing.
Zhou took a deep breath and said, "Okay, just go ahead and do whatever you want to do. I will definitely support you with all my strength."
Zhou Ying couldn't hide her excitement: "Zheng'er, if you need me to do anything, just tell me, don't be polite."
Princess Lejia was not to be outdone: "There's me, there's me. I can help too."
Chen Huazheng looked at the three people in front of her, smiling with curved eyebrows.
"Okay, I will definitely not be polite."
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