Xiao Yi cleaned the pot, lit it again, and poured in a little cooking oil. When the oil was hot, he added the onion, ginger, and garlic and sautéed them until fragrant. Then he added a few pieces of rock sugar and simmered it over low heat until the sugar turned caramel-colored and tiny bubbles appeared.
At this time, he quickly put the blanched pork pieces into the pot and stir-fried them evenly, so that each piece of pork was coated with attractive sugar color.
The pork made a sizzling sound in the pot, and Xiao Yi continued to stir-fry, then added light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, cooking wine, star anise, cinnamon and other seasonings to stir-fry out a rich aroma.
The aroma filled the air, and Xiao Yi smiled with satisfaction. He then added enough hot water to the pot to cover the pork. After boiling over high heat, he turned to low heat and simmered it slowly.
While waiting, Xiao Yi was not idle. He checked the stewing of the pork from time to time and stirred the soup to allow the pork to be heated more evenly.
After a while, Xiao Yi saw that the pork was almost cooked, so he put the soaked vermicelli into the pot. The vermicelli rolled in the soup, gradually absorbing the rich meat aroma and the essence of the soup.
Xiao Yi continued to stew for a while until the vermicelli became soft and transparent, and the pork became tender and tasty.
The whole kitchen was filled with warm and tempting aroma. Xiao Yi didn't feel tired at all, and was looking forward to the perfect presentation of this pork stewed with vermicelli.
On cold days, pork stewed with vermicelli is irreplaceable. It is like a fire in winter, warming people's body and mind.
As the biting cold wind howled through the streets and alleys, people wrapped themselves up tightly and hurried home. At this time, if a pot of pork and vermicelli stewed on the stove at home, it would be the happiest expectation.
As I walked into the house, the rich aroma hit me in the face, instantly dispelling the coldness in my body. The cold seemed to be blocked outside the door by this aroma, and a warm feeling arose from the bottom of my heart.
The family gathered around the dining table, where a pot of pork and vermicelli stew still bubbled. The large chunks of pork were tender and juicy, their color alluring. The fat had been cooked to a melting point, while the leaner parts were not at all dry and full of rich flavor. The vermicelli, having absorbed the fat from the pork and the richness of the broth, became translucent, smooth, and chewy.
Every bite of pork brings warmth and satisfaction, a sense of fullness brought by protein, making people feel instantly filled with energy to resist the cold outside. The vermicelli noodles slide through the mouth, bringing a soft and warm touch, like a warm current flowing through the body on a winter day.
In the cold weather, people's appetites seem to grow. As they devoured bowl after bowl of pork and vermicelli stew, beads of sweat gradually formed on their foreheads and their bodies grew warm. As they ate, they shared their experiences of the day, and laughter echoed throughout the room.
Pork stewed with vermicelli noodles is more than just a delicacy; it's a place of emotional sustenance. On cold days, it symbolizes the warmth of home, the companionship of family, and the beauty of life. It gives people strength to face the cold, and reassures them that no matter how cold the world outside, there's always a dish like this that can warm and comfort them from the inside out.
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