Dried mushrooms are perfect for fried rice.
"Chenxi, you must stir-fry these porcini mushrooms with garlic slices. If the garlic slices don't change color, it means they're not poisonous. Also, don't taste them for saltiness during cooking. They must be fully cooked before tasting them, otherwise you might accidentally get poisoned." Gu Lili explained the precautions to Gu Chenxi while stirring the porcini mushrooms in the pan.
The termite mushrooms I picked this morning are already stewing in the pot with the chicken.
Gu Chenxi nodded, making sure she remembered everything Gu Lili said.
Gu Lili also added some slices of pork belly to the porcini mushrooms to enhance the flavor.
For the green-headed mushrooms, Gu Lili chose the tenderest ones.
She removed the stems from the green-headed mushrooms, added seasonings to the chopped minced pork, and stuffed it into the caps of the mushrooms. This made stuffed green-headed mushrooms.
Gu Lili tore the dried mushrooms into small pieces and used them to stir-fry rice.
Gu Lili thought the other miscellaneous mushrooms could be mixed together and stir-fried, so she simply stir-fried them with green peppers.
Since Lord Lin and Lin Xiyao were also having dinner at Gu Lili's house today, Gu Lili cooked a few more side dishes.
Just as the dishes were cooked, Lin Xiyao and Gu Yanyu returned with cicadas.
"Lili, we're back. I need to go to your room to change my clothes first, otherwise my father won't let me go out tomorrow if he sees me." Lin Xiyao pouted and said to Gu Lili.
The group had a great time and caught another bucket full of cicadas.
Their bodies were covered in mud, and even their faces were smeared with black, making them look exactly like a few little tabby cats.
Gu Lili smiled and removed the leaves from Lin Xiyao's hair, saying, "Then hurry up and get ready. My second uncle has already gone to call Lord Lin for dinner."
Upon hearing that Lord Lin was about to arrive, Lin Xiyao quickly grabbed Cuizhu and slipped into Gu Lili's room to change clothes.
Lin Xiyao had already carried the clothes in the carriage, and the two of them had taken them off the carriage before entering the courtyard.
"Yan Yu, Qi Mu, you two should also get ready for dinner," Gu Lili said, turning to the two of them.
The two put the bucket down and quickly went to clean up.
The aroma wafting from the kitchen made them both incredibly hungry.
The reason they came back so late was entirely because Lin Xiyao hadn't had enough fun.
Lin Xiyao's energy is truly unmatched; she was even just mentioning that she wanted to go up the mountain to pick mushrooms tomorrow.
Li Qimu and Gu Yunchu shook their heads repeatedly upon hearing this, vowing never to invite Yao Yao to play again.
She's like a wild horse that's broken free of its reins; it's really hard to pull her back.
If Sister Cuizhu hadn't just said that Lord Lin was coming, Lin Xiyao wouldn't know how long she would have played.
Seeing that everyone was cleaning up, Lili thought that neither Lord Lin nor Lin Xiyao had ever eaten fried cicadas, so she simply took the cicadas and cleaned up half a bucket of cicadas with Gu Chenxi.
Last night, Gu Lili noticed that everyone hadn't had enough to eat, so today she'll give everyone a good meal.
I wonder if Gu Yun Chu and the others can sell the fried cicadas at the restaurant. If they do, we'll have to catch some more.
Just then, Lord Lin was also invited by Li Ershu.
As before, a table was set up in the main room for the meal.
Gu Lili accompanied Lord Lin to dinner.
"Lili, could this be the cicada that Yanyu and I caught today?" Lin Xiyao asked in surprise, pointing to the dark worms in the plate.
She was so focused on having fun sticking it on that she forgot to ask what it was for.
After saying that, Lin Xiyao quickly covered her mouth and looked at Lord Lin.
In my haste, I accidentally let it slip.
I wonder if my father will blame me.
To everyone's surprise, Lord Lin didn't even raise his head, seemingly already used to it.
Gu Lili couldn't help but laugh when she saw Lin Xiyao's expression.
They love to play, but are also afraid of getting punished!
Lin Xiyao stuck out her tongue at Gu Lili and then began to examine the cicada in the plate.
Lin Xiyao and the others were sticking together adult cicadas, which were all black and not very attractive.
Gu Lili smiled and said, "Exactly! You should try it, it's crispy, crunchy, and fragrant!"
Gu Lili thought Lin Xiyao would react the same way as the others and wouldn't dare to try.
Who knew that after hearing what Gu Lili said, she picked up one and put it in her mouth without hesitation.
"Oh, it smells so good! Father, you should try some!" Lin Xiyao said to Lord Lin while chewing.
Lin Xiyao is indeed a tough guy!
Upon hearing this, Lord Lin followed Lin Xiyao's example and put one in his mouth.
Lord Lin nodded repeatedly, "It's really delicious!"
At the same time, I felt very uncomfortable.
Gu Lili must have endured too many hardships, otherwise how would she know that such ugly insects could be eaten?
He looked at his daughter, then at Gu Lili.
The two were about the same age. While her own daughter grew up carefree, Gu Lili and her younger siblings had to fill their stomachs with these ugly insects.
How pitiful!
Gu Lili didn't know why Lord Lin's originally happy expression gradually dimmed, especially when he looked at her, his face full of pity.
Gu Lili assumed that Lord Lin was probably thinking about Madam Lin, who was far away in the capital.
"Here, Lord Lin, have some chicken soup." Gu Lili smiled and served the father and daughter a bowl of chicken soup.
Let's use delicious food to ease Lord Lin's lovesickness!
Gu Lili is indeed very understanding!
Lord Lin was flattered and said, "Thank you, Princess!"
Lord Lin glanced at Lin Xiyao, who was putting a cicada into her mouth, and shook his head.
Children from poor families really do mature early!
Lord Lin took the chicken soup and took a sip with a spoon.
His eyes, which had been somewhat sad, immediately lit up with light.
My goodness, how can chicken soup smell so good!
I feel like I've wasted all the inspirational stories I've heard in the first half of my life!
Lord Lin couldn't help but shout in his heart!
The chicken soup was so delicious that Lord Lin almost wanted to swallow his tongue.
"It tastes so good!"
Lin Xiyao said what Lord Lin wanted to say.
The subsequent dishes made with mushrooms all received high praise from Mr. Lin and his daughter.
The dried mushroom fried rice, in particular, was a favorite of both father and daughter.
This meal left Lord Lin and Lin Xiyao stuffed again.
After finishing her meal, Lin Xiyao drank some tea to aid digestion and said, "Lili, your family's food is so delicious!"
Those mushrooms were so delicious, I'll definitely go again tomorrow!
"If you like it, come back for more tomorrow!" Gu Lili said with a smile.
Lin Xiyao nodded, about to agree, when she caught a glimpse of her father glaring at her.
However, I am indeed going to Gu Lili's house tomorrow.
Not just tomorrow, but every day after that, Lin Xiyao will have to stay at Gu Lili's house.
"Father, Huang Ying's fellow townsman has arrived today!" Lin Xiyao said proudly.
Lord Lin has been busy in the fields all day, so he is unaware of the situation.
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