Chapter 30: Red Bean Soup + Stir-fried Garlic Sprouts with Pork
Tang Yiyi processed the cassava, then cut it into small pieces, added water and sugar, and cooked it in a rice cooker.
Song Man was secretly watching and learning the craft when she was unintentionally discovered by the shop owner. "Sister Yi Yi, I want to become a master craftswoman."
Song Man sometimes cooks, but she may not have the talent for it, and her dishes taste mediocre.
She still wanted to learn how to cook.
“Of course!” Tang Yiyi smiled.
When cooking in the kitchen, Tang Yiyi didn't hold back. Whether it was the ingredients or the control of the heat, she could learn from others, which is a skill in itself!
Xiaoyu, back to her usual lively self, skipped and hopped, "Sister, I want to help you with the chores!"
"It's okay, with me and Sister Xiaoman here, you can play and rest in the store for a while."
Children should be carefree at this age; if life allows, who would want to do chores?
The garlic scapes bought from the market were very fresh; they were tender and not overripe. Tang Yiyi pulled up a stool, sat down, pinched off the heads and tails of the garlic scapes, and began to pick them out.
Suddenly, a shadow fell in front of me.
Xiaoyu also moved a chair over, and despite the wound on his forehead, he took a garlic scape from his bag and began to carefully pick it.
The two remained silent, continuing with their work.
In no time, all the garlic scapes in the bag were picked.
She said to Xiaoyu, "We can have cassava soup soon."
Xiaoyu was visibly happy; his eyes sparkled.
It was only 11 a.m., but there were already some customers in the store.
When Shi Yi came over, there were five or six people in line ahead of her.
Feeling thirsty after the journey, Shi Yi asked Tang Yiyi, "Boss, do you have any drinks in the shop?"
Tang Yiyi poked her head out from the kitchen, "There's red bean soup on the front desk, it's free."
"Thank you, boss."
This restaurant is really good; they offer free soup.
Shi Yi wanted to share this restaurant in her colleagues' group chat, but then she thought, what if her colleagues all know about this hidden gem and try to take it from her?
Shi Yi took the bowl and opened the lid of the bucket. A sweet aroma wafted out, carrying a hint of coolness, which smelled so comforting.
It felt like being in the sweltering heat of summer when a cool breeze suddenly blew by – so refreshing!
It's such a simple red bean soup. The red and beautiful beans and the clear broth look so tempting.
Shi Yi's eyes lit up after taking just one sip.
The soup is smooth and thick, with a delicate texture and a rich, sweet flavor.
Take another bite. The red beans, after being cooked, are soft and tender, with a rich bean paste texture and a satisfying chewiness.
"Brother, how's this red bean soup?" asked Shi Yi, a man in line behind her.
Shi Yi immediately gave a thumbs up, "The taste is absolutely delicious!"
Shi Yi had barely finished her red bean soup when she wanted to order more, but then she found a long line of people waiting to get their share.
As the heat subsided a bit, Shi Yi went straight to queue up to order food.
A little while later, it was his turn. "Boss, I'd like some stir-fried pork with garlic sprouts. I'll eat here." He wasn't in a hurry to go back to the company to handle work today; he had plenty of time to eat at the restaurant.
"Also, make it a little spicy for me."
Shi Yi basically can't live without spicy food; bland dishes are as good as nothing to him.
"Okay!" Tang Yiyi remembered the customer's request.
Tang Yiyi turned on the heat in the wok in the kitchen. Once the water in the wok was steaming, she flipped her wrist and poured in a spoonful of oil and added pork. The pork had both lean and fatty parts, and she slowly rendered some of the fat into oil. She scooped out the excess oil and put it in a jar; this lard would be great for stir-frying vegetables later. Next, she added garlic shoots, salt, and soy sauce, and stir-fried them over high heat.
Soon, the stir-fried garlic shoots with pork was ready and served. Many of the newly arrived guests were curious about what dish was being cooked. When they saw the stir-fried garlic shoots with pork, which looked like a dish that would go well with rice, they couldn't help but swallow their saliva.
Shi Yi marveled at how fast the restaurant served food. The freshly cooked stir-fried pork with garlic sprouts was so fragrant that it was almost intoxicating. In the steaming heat, he could almost see the faces of people drooling with anticipation.
Picking up her chopsticks, Shi Yi waited for the fan to blow away some of the heat before opening her mouth to eat, almost biting her own tongue in the process.
There's nothing shameful about enjoying a good meal!
The garlic shoots are crisp and tender, with an indescribable savory aroma, clean, refreshing, and delicious.
Another slice of meat, not all lean meat, but 70% lean and 30% fat, easy to chew yet succulent, tender and juicy, and doesn't get stuck in your teeth, absolutely delicious!
Shi Yi couldn't help but exclaim to his mother, "Mom, this stir-fried pork with garlic sprouts is so delicious! It's so fragrant and flavorful, the garlic sprouts are crisp and tender, and the pork slices are incredibly juicy and tender!"
Shi's mother, seeing this, was puzzled: "[Child, what's wrong with you...]"
When Shi Yi gets into cooking, he becomes completely absorbed in it, and he might even refuse if his supervisor calls him to come to the company.
Halfway through the meal, I realized I seemed to have forgotten something.
His mother asked him what it meant, and he said he didn't understand.
Shi Yi quickly replied: [There's a restaurant near the elementary school that's delicious and inexpensive, great value for money, and the food is absolutely fantastic!]
Soon after, Shi's father sent a message: [You even went to fight with elementary school kids for food?! Aren't you ashamed?!]
Shi Yi rolled his eyes when he saw this, and decided to ignore it since it was his dad.
The delicious food made Shi Yi temporarily forget her unpleasantness.
Old Wang and Uncle Li were crossing the road when they suddenly smelled a delicious aroma. They confirmed that the aroma was coming from a restaurant and quickened their pace.
Amidst the lively atmosphere, Old Wang went straight to order, "Boss, do you have stir-fried pork with garlic sprouts today? Give me some stir-fried pork with garlic sprouts."
Turning to Uncle Li, he asked, "Old Li, what would you like to eat?"
Uncle Li, who was making red bean soup, replied, "I'm fine with anything, you can keep an eye on it."
After thinking for a moment, Old Wang said to Tang Yiyi, "Let's also have stir-fried pork with garlic sprouts."
After ordering and finding a seat, Uncle Li brought over two bowls of red bean soup.
"Old Li, how much is a bowl of red bean soup?"
"It's free, no money required," Uncle Li added smugly. "There's a sign on the wall saying 'Free Soup'."
Upon hearing this, Old Wang said, "That's really good."
The red bean soup was free, and it wasn't the kind that was mostly water with hardly any red beans. The owner was generous and used high-quality ingredients.
The restlessness I felt inside was greatly relieved by a bowl of red bean soup.
Old Wang and his companion drank red bean soup. They hadn't read many books, but they knew that this bowl of red bean soup was really fragrant and delicious.
Not long after, two servings of stir-fried pork with garlic shoots were served. Look how vibrant the garlic shoots are; they're clearly of good quality. The pork slices are just the right thickness, with a perfect balance of lean and fat.
The two ate quickly and voraciously, as if someone was trying to steal their food.
The intense aroma of chili peppers, mixed with a hint of meat, was incredibly tempting! Old Wang picked up a garlic sprout with his chopsticks and put it in his mouth. The freshly stir-fried home-style dish was so fragrant and delicious, it was incomparable to those frozen ones!
The garlic shoots and sliced meat are so appetizing, you just can't stop eating them.
Uncle Li likes to mix rice with broth, so that the rice doesn't feel dry when eaten alone.
He ladled a spoonful of broth over the fluffy white rice, stirred it a few times, and it smelled amazing. Uncle Li just kept ladling the broth over the rice.
"Old Li, you're eating so well!" Old Wang suddenly said.
With his mouth full of rice, Uncle Li slurred, "Old... Wang... you should try this way of eating, I guarantee you'll love it!"
Hearing this, Old Wang hesitated for a few seconds before nodding, "I'll give it a try."
I've heard that rice soaked in broth is bad for your health and difficult for your stomach to digest.
But seeing that Uncle Li, who was usually stern and rarely smiled, had a rare smile on his face, and was eating so well, Old Wang was willing to give it a try.
The stir-fried garlic shoots with pork had a little broth at the bottom, giving it a light brown color that looked very tempting. Just pour a couple of spoonfuls over rice, and the broth will fully soak the rice, making it very appetizing and leaving a lingering fragrance in your mouth.
"Old Li, your way of eating is really good!"
"The rice is neither dry nor greasy, and the soup is delicious when mixed together!"
"..."
Shi Yi packed a lunchbox for his colleague Gu Dawei to take home. The cleaning lady stopped as she passed by, smelling the delicious aroma of the food. "Young man, where did you buy this lunchbox?"
"I walked around two streets, then straight for a while, crossed the traffic light, and saw a restaurant called Tangjia Restaurant near the entrance of Xingguang Elementary School. I went in and bought some food."
Starlight Elementary School? That's way too far from the company.
Upon hearing this, the cleaning lady felt like the sky was falling and asked again, "Young man, you didn't walk to buy the food, did you?"
No matter how delicious the boxed lunch is, she doesn't want to go out to buy it in this heat and walk so far.
Shi Yi nodded and hummed in agreement. His car was being repaired these past few days, and taking a taxi would take a long time, not to mention traffic jams. Afraid of missing out on restaurant meals, he rushed over to buy some.
Upon hearing this, the cleaning lady's gaze changed. "Young man, with your perseverance, you'll succeed at anything!"
Shi Yi, who felt lazy and just wanted to lie down, thought: "..."
Who told the restaurant's boxed lunches to be so special, they were designed to tame him?
Gu Dawei was restless, but when he saw Shi Yi return with his hands full, a smile appeared on his face.
"Brother, you're like a godfather to me, thank you!"
"Talking about godfather won't help, just give me a hundred for running errands," Shi Yi said deliberately with a stern face, and stretched out his hand.
Gu Dawei could only laugh awkwardly at this.
"Okay, I'm not teasing you anymore, hurry up and eat."
Gu Dawei was overjoyed; the boxed lunch his colleague brought back was delicious.
He must give Shi Yi a big red envelope for Chinese New Year!
A stomach that has been hungry for a long time can only be soothed by delicious food.
Gu Dawei chewed on the garlic shoots, which were spicy and crunchy. The tender garlic shoots had a delicate texture, and the sliced meat was fresh, juicy, and delicious with rice.
He was enjoying his meal when a little girl with pigtails came over and asked in a childish voice, "Uncle, what are you eating?"
After saying that, it took a deep sniff, which was quite adorable.
Upon seeing such an adorable little girl, Gu Dawei unconsciously softened his tone, saying, "Stir-fried pork with garlic sprouts over rice."
The little girl tilted her head slightly, her big eyes full of confusion.
Just then, the big boss came over, exuding a frightening aura. He walked up to the little girl and said, "Xiao Xiang, why aren't you eating properly? What are you doing running around outside?"
Gu Dawei: "..." Oh, the little girl in front of him is the big boss's daughter.
Xiao Xiang pointed to the boxed lunch on Gu Dawei's table, "Dad, I want to eat the food on the table like this."
We have a five-star chef at home who is proficient in cuisines from all over the world, but my daughter still doesn't eat properly.
Why do you want to try this food?
The big boss was puzzled, but in order to satisfy his daughter's request, he asked, "Gu Dawei, right? Where did you buy your lunchbox?"
Gu Dawei was dumbfounded; he couldn't remember the store's name or address.
At this moment, Shi Yi suddenly said, "The boxed lunch was bought from Tangjia Restaurant near Xingguang Elementary School. It's garlic sprouts stir-fried with pork over rice."
The big boss said "thank you" and then left with Xiao Xiang, seemingly to ask his assistant to buy boxed lunches.
Shi Yi: "..." Does this count as advertising the restaurant?
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