It took nearly an hour and a half from preparing the filling to finishing the dish.
Next, Su Yinwan and her mother cleaned up the remaining food on the table.
Rong Jing followed Su's father into the kitchen to start cooking dumplings.
Su's mother was a woman with a happy marriage.
From the moment she met Mr. Su until she got married and had children, she was spoiled rotten by him.
Mr. Su never intended to control Mrs. Su's life.
I won't let her be a full-time housewife or a full-time mother after marriage; I'll let her live according to her own ideas.
Since getting married, Su's father has gone into the kitchen far more often than Su's mother.
He always felt that his wife's delicate hands shouldn't be used for housework.
Even though Mr. Su was sometimes very busy, he still managed to find time to cook for the family.
When you love someone, you're willing to do anything for them.
Time and being busy are never excuses.
In his spare time, he would always try to make some fresh food for Su's mother.
Su's mother would always praise his cooking and eat every last bit of it.
With such encouragement, Su's father was even more delighted.
He married her out of true love, genuinely wanting to treat her well and keep her looking like a young girl, rather than forcing her into becoming a domestic servant after marriage, leaving her haggard and worn out.
In Su Yinwan's memory, her father was extremely good to her mother.
When Mom's career is facing setbacks, Dad will patiently and gently guide her.
When Mom wins an award, Dad will immediately book tickets for the two of them to travel and celebrate.
Dad will prepare different special occasions for Mom on every holiday.
......
So many details in life made Su Yinwan feel that her father was the best person in the world to his wife and daughter.
Having grown up in such a happy family, she longs for her future marriage to be just as ordinary, happy, and fulfilling—that would be enough for her!
Father Su was busy in the kitchen making dumplings and taking them out of the pot.
Rong Jing helped out by carrying plates.
"Xiao Wan's favorite is this shrimp dumpling. She used to be able to finish a whole plate by herself."
Su's father spoke as if it were unintentional, hoping that Rong Jing would take his words to heart.
Indeed, her favorite thing was shrimp.
Rong Jing naturally understood Su's father's intention, and he remained calm.
He gradually came to understand everything about Su Yinwan, and much of it was already etched into his mind.
The two exchanged a smile and then fell silent.
Sitting in the living room, Su Yinwan handed a strawberry to her mother, but her eyes kept glancing towards the kitchen.
"Alright, your heart is practically flying into that hole. Are you afraid your dad will eat you up?" Su's mother teased her daughter with a smile.
"Mom, no, I was just checking if I needed any help," Su Yinwan pouted, refusing to admit her true thoughts.
"Yes, no need to look, your dad can handle it."
Su's mother smiled and shook her head.
"Honey, you and A-Jing are getting along very well now. Have you thought about having children?"
It seems that married people can't escape the topic of having children.
Not only does Rong's family care about her, but her parents also care a lot.
"Mom, we don't have that plan yet. We've only been married for less than a year, and we don't know each other very well yet."
"I want to know him better and have more in common."
Su Yinwan truly longed for this marriage; she wanted to spend the rest of her life with Rong Jing.
However, there are too many examples around us where marriages become a complete mess after having children.
She was somewhat conflicted about having children.
"Okay, your dad and I didn't mean to rush you. We just wanted to ask casually whether you want to let nature take its course or have a planned baby. It's up to you two to decide."
Fortunately, both families' elders are open-minded and do not pressure them to have children, respecting the young couple's wishes.
After that, the mother and daughter stopped mentioning the topic and started talking about Su Yinwan's dessert shop.
On the other side, Su's father and Rong Jing cooked all the dumplings they had made.
There are steamed dumplings, soup dumplings, and pan-fried dumplings.
"Come and eat, the dumplings are ready," Su's father called out.
Su Yinwan walked to the dining table and was very happy to see that her father had cooked hot and sour dumplings.
"Dad, I haven't had your soup dumplings in so long. They look so delicious, my mouth is watering."
"Then eat more later. I've already taught the recipe to Ah Jing, so he can cook it for you when he gets home."
Su's father walked to Su Yinwan's side and spoke softly.
"Then why didn't you teach me? You're being unfair."
“My Xiaowan is also loved by her husband, so she doesn’t need to lift a finger; he can do it for her.”
Actually, Su Yinwan's hot and sour soup dumplings, which she never tires of and finds particularly delicious, don't have any special secret recipe.
Place some chopped green onions, cilantro, minced garlic, chili powder, and white sesame seeds in a soup bowl.
Next, pour in some hot oil to sauté the aromatics, then add two tablespoons of light soy sauce, one tablespoon of aged vinegar, one tablespoon of oyster sauce, a pinch of salt and sugar.
The last step is also very simple: after the water boils, put the dumplings in, then scoop out half a bowl of boiling water and stir in the sauce.
Once the dumplings are cooked, scoop them into a soup bowl, mix well, and you're done.
It's a very simple, home-style recipe and seasoning.
Perhaps it is because it is filled with love that it is so unique.
Su Yinwan first scooped up the first dumpling with a spoon, blew on it to cool it down, and then held it to Rong Jing's lips.
"You've worked hard, here's the first dumpling as a reward for you."
"Hmm." Rong Jing looked at her, raised an eyebrow, and took a big bite of the dumpling.
How does it taste?
"Mmm, it's delicious. No wonder Dad said this is your favorite way to eat it."
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