Ji Lan curiously picked up one of the molds and took a look at it. Her eyes lit up: "Are you going to make mooncakes? Sister-in-law, can you make mooncakes yourself?"
"certainly!"
"What are all these? These candies and peanuts...are they for making mooncakes?"
"right."
"But...why are the two noodles different colors?"
"That's because we need to make different kinds of mooncakes. This one is regular, and this one is snow skin."
"What's ice skin?"
"The taste is different. The regular ones are crispier, while the snowy ones are softer and stickier. Why are you so interested? Do you want to learn?"
"May I?"
Lin Jiaojiao didn't expect Ji Lan to be so interested: "Okay! Then go wash up, and when you're done, come over and I'll teach you."
"Sister-in-law, you are so kind, I will go right away!"
"Ouch? What are you doing? You're so rushed, this girl is really!"
Ji Lan ran out and happened to run into Zhang Xiaoe coming out of the bedroom.
"Mom is awake!"
"Why are you busy in the kitchen again? I told you, leave the cooking to me from now on."
"No, I'm making mooncakes."
"Making mooncakes?" Zhang Xiao'e came to the window in surprise, looking at the ingredients Lin Jiaojiao had prepared. She was both surprised and puzzled. "Why did you suddenly think of making this? Even though it's almost the Mid-Autumn Festival, aren't there mooncakes for sale outside?"
“Nothing sold here is as delicious as what you make yourself.”
"Sister-in-law, I'm here!"
Ji Lan moved quickly and rushed into the kitchen after washing: "What should I do?"
"What are you doing! Don't waste your time here and waste food. There are oil, eggs, sugar and milk here, all of which are precious things. Don't joke with them!" Zhang Xiao'e was frightened and hurriedly pulled Ji Lan out of the kitchen.
Ji Lan was a little reluctant: "Sister-in-law just promised to let me learn, I just want to learn how to make mooncakes!"
"Hey! What did I tell you when we left home? Why are you disobeying me now?"
"..." Ji Lan didn't dare to refute, but his eyes turned red with anger. He stared at the thing in Lin Jiaojiao's hand with grievance, as if he really wanted to try it.
Zhang Xiao'e stood by and ignored him.
To be honest, she really doesn't understand what's wrong with people nowadays?
Mooncakes are delicious, but it’s such a waste!
Use oil and flour, and add sugar as if it's risking its life.
It’s such a small piece, not enough to fill you up, and it’s incredibly expensive.
"Mom, just let Ji Lan try. Don't worry, I'll be watching over it, so it won't be wasted!"
"But……"
"Sister-in-law, let me help you!"
Without waiting for Zhang Xiao'e to say anything, Ji Lan ran around her into the kitchen and hid in Lin Jiaojiao's place.
Seeing Lin Jiaojiao blocking the way, Zhang Xiaoe didn't know what to say and could only make breakfast nearby.
I paid attention to this side from time to time, fearing that the little girl would waste food.
Lin Jiaojiao has already finished making both types of dough.
And divide them into balls of uniform size.
Now all you have to do is mix the filling according to your preferences, wrap it, and bake it in the oven.
With five-nut filling.
Fry and crush the peanuts, sesame seeds, walnuts, and melon seeds, then add raisins, sugar, and a little white flour, slowly mix them together, and then knead them into small balls.
Ji Lan was rolling all the prepared ordinary mooncake skins into dough sheets of similar size with a rolling pin.
The movements are quite swift.
“Well done!”
"That's right! I often learn how to make dumplings from my mom at home. Although the wrappers are different and the size and thickness of the sticks are different, the steps are similar. What should I do next?"
"Just like making dumplings, put the filling into the wrapper, but then you have to pay attention. Wrap it all up slowly, little by little, then roll it into a small ball, press it into this mooncake mold, let it sit for a while, and then gently knock it down!"
"Oh! It's so beautiful!"
Hearing Ji Lan's surprised scream, Zhang Xiao'e also came over curiously: "Really? If this is baked, it will definitely be the same as the ones sold outside!"
"Do you understand?"
"Yes, I'll try it!"
Ji Lan held her breath, carefully picked up a piece of dough and wrapped the filling in it. Following the steps Lin Jiaojiao had just taught her, she wrapped it little by little and kneaded it into small balls, then pressed it into the mooncake mold and knocked it!
The same mooncakes fell onto the chopping board.
Zhang Xiao'e was pleasantly surprised: "You're really good, Lan! This is almost the same as the one your sister-in-law made!"
"Humph! Of course not! I told you I wouldn't waste food!"
Ji Lan said as he made another one skillfully.
Lin Jiaojiao saw this and couldn't help but admire: "You are indeed very talented. If there is a chance, I can teach you to do something else!"
"Are these the dishes I made yesterday?"
"You want to learn?"
Ji Lan nodded desperately: "I want to! As long as sister-in-law is willing to teach me, I will definitely learn well!"
"Okay, I'll teach you when I get a chance."
Lin Jiaojiao is not a stingy person.
We are all family, and having someone who can cook can help her save some effort!
Why not?
Zhang Xiao'e was laughing happily beside her, looking at Lin Jiaojiao's grateful face. "This girl is usually very mischievous, but I didn't expect that she suddenly changed after coming to the island and being with you! It seems that she really came to the right place!"
"Mom, please don't say that. Ji Lan has always been very talented and smart."
Children love praise!
Ji Lan couldn't suppress the arrogance at the corners of her mouth, and her face was full of arrogance.
"Look at you! You're so proud of yourself when your sister-in-law praises you!" Zhang Xiao'e pinched Ji Lan's face and said seriously, "Since your sister-in-law is willing to teach you, you should study hard. In the future, you will be able to support yourself!"
From yesterday to now.
She finally understood it.
The old traditional way really doesn’t work nowadays!
Women don't necessarily have to stay at home to take care of their husbands and children. They also have to know skills and be capable like boys so that they can live a good life.
She didn't ask Ji Lan to be as good as Lin Jiaojiao, as long as she could learn one skill!
In addition to the five-nut ones, Lin Jiaojiao also made red bean paste and taro paste ones.
Taro paste is made by steaming freshly bought taro and adding a little milk, sugar and peanut oil. Although simple, it is delicious!
As for snow skin mooncakes.
The skin is made of cooked glutinous rice.
As for the inside, it is made by mixing eggs, mangoes, peanut oil, milk and cooked flour.
No need to bake in a pan, it's ready when it comes out of the mold!
I worked hard for half a day before finally finishing it.
Lin Jiaojiao took out five of each and packed them up, preparing to go to the food factory later.
When Ji Lan finished making them, she couldn't wait to taste several of them!
Keep praising!
Lin Jiaojiao also tasted it herself and found it quite good.
"Xiaofeng, Xiaoxue, come over and try some mooncakes?"
The little guy who was catching insects in the backyard vegetable garden heard Lin Jiaojiao's words and rushed over hurriedly.
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