Chapter 19 Sweet Vinegar Pork Tenderloin with Animal Oil + Pure Alkali
Concerned about their pants, everyone flew with great effort.
When she arrived at the tribe, Yu Yan glanced at the sky and estimated it to be around three o'clock in the afternoon.
The beastmen said goodbye to each other and went back to deliver their gifts.
Yu Yan's shoulders are sore and aching from flying for so long today.
Feng Gui noticed his discomfort and walked back home with him.
Back under the ginkgo tree, Yu Yan subconsciously glanced at Lan Xiu's residence.
Quietly, the person hasn't returned yet.
He and Feng Gui put down the basket and then emptied the contents that couldn't withstand pressure onto the winnowing basket.
Afterwards, Yu Yan went to the bird's nest, took off her outer trousers, and put on an animal skin skirt.
As soon as they flew down from the tree, many people from the tribe came in groups.
"Yu Yan! We've come to find you!" Yin Qing said, waving her hand.
“Okay,” Yu Yan handed the pants to them, “You guys watch, I’ll go and help my father pack things up.”
Everyone took his trousers and enthusiastically passed them around for a closer look.
Xue Fei, Xin Yu, and the others didn't travel with Yu Yan today. They were all very worried when they saw how dirty her pants were.
"How did it turn out like this after just one day?"
"Is this the price to pay for being more comfortable than wearing a straw skirt?"
Xuefei was heartbroken. She took the pants to the stream nearby, soaked them, and rubbed them.
"Dust is okay, but grass pulp and fruit juice can't be washed off at all."
Xin Yu said, "Let me go check if there's any ash inside the stone stove and scoop some over."
When they stewed meat in earthenware pots and the oil was too much to clean, they would rinse it with warm water and some lye water, which made it easier to clean.
This time, even after rubbing with wood ash, only a small portion of the stains could be removed.
When Yu Yan arrived, she saw everyone standing by the stream, sighing and lamenting over his pants.
"...What are you doing?" he asked, puzzled.
As soon as people moved, he noticed that his pants had been washed, and his face flushed red.
"You said you were just looking at my clothes, why are you washing my pants now?" I'm so embarrassed!
He walked over, his face flushed, and grabbed the pants in his hand.
Xuefei explained, "We just saw that it was dirty and wanted to wash it clean for you, but we couldn't get it off."
Xin Yu said, "How about I pick some plum leaves, soak them in water, and try it again?"
Yu Yan quickly waved her hand: "No need, no need, I'll figure it out myself."
Yin Qing was very anxious: "You must wash them clean! It's such a nice pair of pants, it would be such a waste to get them dirty."
Others chimed in.
Yu Yan didn't really take it seriously. It was just a pair of work pants; she could make as many as she wanted once she wove more cloth.
But looking into those pained eyes, he felt a sense of empathy for them.
They had never seen fabric before and longed to own their own clothes.
They would definitely be reluctant to part with clothes that are dirty.
So Yu Yan's attitude became serious, and she replied, "Don't worry, I will do my best."
After seeing off the worried crowd, Yu Yan returned to the stone stove to start a fire.
A firm, heavy footstep approached from afar, and Feng Gui asked in surprise:
"Lanxiu, how come you got such a big prey today?"
Yu Yan turned her head and was first shocked by the enormous thing that Lan Xiu was carrying on his back.
This beast had a sharp single horn, legs over two meters long, a thick and strong body, and a large, bloody head that was completely dead.
Lan Xiu did not transform into beast form, but instead carried the prey, which was several times larger than him, in human form and steadily approached.
With each step he took, his straw sandals left a deep indentation in the ground, showing how heavy they were.
When they reached the ginkgo tree, he leaned to one side and threw the long-legged beast to the ground with a "thud," causing Yu Yan's body to jolt.
Lan Xiu's handsome face, with its deep-set features stained with a few streaks of blood, looked at the two of them with his icy blue eyes and said, "I hunted this all by myself."
Yu Yan stared in shock. No wonder he was usually so lazy; how could someone hunt such a ferocious beast?
Feng Gui said, "That's great. Why did you bring it this way?"
Lan Xiu earnestly explained his purpose: "I want to use this long-legged beast. Please help me weave two pieces of cloth and make two pairs of pants."
Feng Gui: "So that's how it is."
He turned his head and asked Yu Yan for her opinion with his eyes.
Yu Yan stood up, walked over and said, "Of course we can exchange it, but you're giving too much. Half a piece of meat would be enough."
Lan Xiu refused.
"It's not much. We'll have to rely on you for weaving and making trousers. I can't even weave straw properly. Besides bringing you some game, I can't help you with anything else. Please accept it."
Yu Yan: Being able to hunt prey is already amazing, okay! We were just collecting fish to eat a few days ago.
Under Lan Xiu's strong insistence, Yu Yan accepted the long-legged beast.
However, he and Lanxiu had agreed that, firstly, they would share the meat of the long-legged beast;
Secondly, after weaving the cloth, we need to make a pair of trousers for Feng Guiye first, and then it will be his turn.
Lan Xiu didn't want to agree to the first point, so this time it was Yu Yan's turn to be assertive.
Since Lanxiu moved in, his family has never had to worry about meat again, not to mention that Lanxiu has helped them with a lot of chores.
Lan Xiu treated them sincerely, and they wanted to reciprocate in kind.
"If you agree, you have to agree to everything. Otherwise, you can take this long-legged beast and go find someone else to trade with."
Lan Xiu remained silent for a moment before agreeing.
Yu Yan smiled broadly: "Then I'll leave the long-legged beast to you. First, cut off some lean meat, then cut off a few ribs, and we'll cook it for dinner tonight."
"Oh, and also, help me separate out the fattiest pieces of meat; I need to render animal fat."
Lan Xiu agreed without hesitation.
The three of them split up and got to work.
Yu Yan and Feng Gui used a shell knife to cut the washed cherries in half and then removed the pits.
Lan Xiu may not be good at cooking, but he is quite efficient at handling prey.
Soon after, Lanxiu brought the cut meat and ribs to Yu Yan.
Yu Yan set up the earthenware pot, added the pitted cherry flesh to it, and explained the cooking method to Feng Gui.
Feng Gui nodded: "Okay, I understand."
Yu Yan lit another fire pit and was preparing to move the fatty meat that Lan Xiu had cut off.
Lan Xiu volunteered, "I'll do it."
The prey was huge, with piles of fat meat as high as small mountains, but Lan Xiu carried it with ease.
Yu Yan looked at his strong arms with envy.
While the animal oil was being rendered, Lan Xiu stayed behind and helped Yu Yan and Feng Gui keep the fire burning.
The cherry flesh contains plenty of juice, so there's no need to add water.
As it heated, the sweet and sour aroma filled the air, permeating the entire open space.
The animal fat, when simmered, has a rich meaty aroma mixed with a fresh and pleasant fruity scent, and Yu Yan quickly became hungry.
The cherry jam was cooked first.
A large bowl of cherry meat was simmered into a bowl of jam, its tender red color making it look very appetizing.
Yu Yan dipped a little bit with clean chopsticks and put it in her mouth.
Mmm! So sweet and sour! The flavor was so rich it made his tongue tingle!
Even after swallowing, my saliva kept flowing.
Yu Yan: "Lanxiu, could you keep an eye on the pot for rendering the animal fat while I cook the vegetables?"
Lan Xiu nodded.
Yu Yan picked a tender piece of meat, washed it, sliced it, and then marinated it with ginger shreds, bird egg liquid, and salt for about ten minutes.
It's a pity we didn't have any starch at home, otherwise it would have been better to coat the meat slices with a layer of starch.
Next, he heated oil in a wok, poured in the marinated meat slices, and fried them until golden brown before taking them out.
Then add a small amount of oil back into the pan, along with the freshly made cherry sauce and a suitable amount of water, and stir-fry.
Add the fried meat slices back in and stir-fry over high heat until the sauce thickens.
A delicious sweet and sour pork tenderloin dish is ready!
Yu Yan marinated the remaining ribs with ginger, salt, and a thick layer of cherry sauce.
While he was cooking, Feng Gui steamed some stem pieces and stir-fried some mushrooms.
"The ribs need to be marinated for a while longer before roasting. Lanxiu, how's the cooking going over there?" Yu Yan asked.
"This pot of soup is ready."
"Alright! No need to add firewood. Let the animal fat cool down. Let's eat first."
The three sat around the wooden stump, and Yu Yan warmly greeted them, "Come and try the meat I stir-fried with jam, how does it taste?"
Everyone reached for the tempting sweet and sour pork with their chopsticks.
They picked up a piece of meat and put it in their mouths, experiencing a unique sweet and sour flavor that was different from usual, and their eyes lit up at the same time.
The flavor is quite refreshing and appetizing. The fried meat slices have a strong aroma and a smooth texture. After chewing a couple of times, I couldn't help but swallow them!
After swallowing, I immediately felt an emptiness in my mouth, and my stomach was also complaining that I hadn't eaten enough.
With delicious food in front of you, you certainly can't be too hard on yourself.
No one spoke; they just kept picking food up their plates and feeding themselves.
In everyone's eyes, it is the most genuine desire for food.
This bite of sweet and sour stir-fried pork was truly a delight for Yu Yan.
He chewed with his cheeks puffed out, his face full of enjoyment, thinking to himself: This is finally the last time I have any seasonings besides salt!
Thank you, Cherry, and thank you, Beast God, for your gift!
Honey blocks are hard currency in the Beast World because they are not easy to obtain.
When cooking, people are generally reluctant to add honey, so sweet foods are especially popular.
Feng Gui and Lan Xiu hadn't tasted anything sweet in a long time, and Yu Yan's dish was so delicious that they couldn't stop eating.
They only dared to eat after finishing half a bowl of sweet and sour pork tenderloin.
Feng Gui praised:
"It's so delicious! It's sweet and sour in my mouth and warm in my stomach. It's so comforting. Yu Yan, you're such a good cook! I used to just eat the little red berries directly after picking them. I never thought they could be used in cooking."
Lan Xiu said, "It would be even better if it were a little sweeter, but of course, it's very, very delicious as it is now."
Yu Yan looked at the dark red jam that he hadn't wiped off his lips and laughed out loud, gesturing to him with her finger.
Lan Xiu was taken aback, quickly wiped his mouth twice, and his handsome cheeks flushed slightly.
Yu Yan: "I didn't add any honey, so it tastes a bit sour."
Feng Gui: "Let's gather our resources and trade them for some honey."
Yu Yan was somewhat surprised. Even the frugal Feng Gui said so, which showed that he really liked this dish.
"Great!" Feeling extremely satisfied with her work being recognized, Yu Yan happily agreed.
Over this sweet and sour pork, the three of them chatted casually, bathed in the afterglow of the setting sun, their smiles never fading. The atmosphere of dinner was harmonious and joyful.
After finishing these ingredients, the pork ribs were almost marinated.
Yu Yan assigned tasks to everyone: Feng Gui dried the meat, Lan Xiu grilled the meat, and they filtered the alkaline water themselves.
Everyone ate their fill and felt full of energy.
When marinated ribs are roasted, they have a meaty and fruity aroma, and are also infused with a subtle woody fragrance.
Yu Yan smelled the rich and delicious aroma of the food, and her mind and body were filled with joy.
A few days ago, when he was processing kudzu bark, he didn't have enough alkaline soil, so the people in the tribe helped him dig some more.
He smiled and filtered the alkaline water several more times.
Animal fat and alkaline solutions can be used to make excellent stain removers.
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