Du Yuhan decided to make steamed buns with a mixture of wheat flour and cornmeal for lunch, stew some potatoes and radishes, and stir-fry some spicy cabbage with vinegar.
Without further ado, Du Yuhan got busy in the kitchen.
Hearing the noise from the kitchen, Han Yixian knew the young girl was about to cook. He said to Liu Gang, "Go check on the girl who just arrived and help her start the fire."
Liu Gang agreed and quickly ran to the kitchen, saying, "Du Yuhan, shall I help you start the fire?"
Du Yuhan smiled and said, "Thank you, Brother Liu. This way we can eat earlier."
Liu Gang sat on a stool by the stove to help tend the fire. Cooking two pots together made it faster.
Du Yuhan had already mixed the two types of dough, adding more cornmeal and less wheat flour. She secretly took out some yeast from her spatial storage and added it to the dough, so that the steamed buns would be softer.
This meal was supposed to take a while, but I'm in a rush today, so I'll have to make do.
Lift the lid of a large pot of water that was almost boiling, and place the cornbread buns directly onto the steamer lined with a cloth.
After covering the pot with the lid and letting Liu Gang continue cooking, Du Yuhan started preparing the vegetables. She washed and peeled the potatoes and radishes, then cut them into diagonal slices.
Du Yuhan first sautéed chopped scallions, then stir-fried the potatoes and carrots in a pot before adding soy sauce, scallions, ginger, and star anise to stew. She only had a few seasonings, so she had to make do. While the stew was stewing, she started preparing the cabbage.
Liu Gang could tell from the aroma of the stir-fried dishes that they were definitely better than his own cooking. He would finally stop racking his brains to cook. The main problem was that no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't cook a decent meal; the regimental commander had even lost weight from hunger.
Finally, someone came to their rescue.
Once the potato and radish stew was ready, the spicy and sour cabbage was also added. The fragrant and spicy aroma made Liu Gang sniff and swallow hard; it smelled so good!
Even Han Yixian, who was sitting inside, smelled a delicious aroma. Having not had a tasty meal in a long time, Han Yixian's stomach rumbled, and his mouth involuntarily watered.
Although he wasn't someone who craved good food, he didn't want to eat the pig swill that Liu Gang made anymore.
Han Yixian was really looking forward to the meal. His aunt said that the girl named Du Yuhan was a very good cook, and he was looking forward to her performance.
Perhaps it was the right decision for him to keep the little girl.
Du Yuhan asked Liu Gang to bring all the cooked dishes to the dining table in the living room, and she could finally open the pot to make her cornbread.
Lifting the steaming pot lid, you'll find golden-yellow steamed buns that have risen slightly inside.
Du Yuhan dipped the cornbread in cold water and took them out one by one, placing them in the shallow container. She then made a soup in the pot where she had just finished cooking vegetables, so they wouldn't just eat dry cornbread all the time.
After serving the dishes, Liu Gang ran out to get some cornbread. Looking at the cornbread, which was completely different from the hard, unappetizing cornbread he had steamed, he swallowed hard. It looked delicious.
The soup in the pot was just water. Since there were no eggs at home, Du Yuhan added some cabbage leaves to give the soup a touch of green.
Han Yixian smelled the aroma of food wafting from the living room and wheeled himself to the dining table. He saw a stew of potatoes and radishes, a hot and sour cabbage dish, and a basket of cornbread. The food looked delicious and appetizing.
A moment later, Liu Gang brought in a steaming bowl of soup, set out the bowls and chopsticks, and said, "Commander, dinner is ready."
As he spoke, he brought over a basin of water and asked Han Yi to wash his hands first.
At this moment, Du Yuhan also entered the living room, took off her apron and said generously, "Brother Han, try my cooking. If you don't like it, I'll improve it."
As she spoke, Du Yuhan served everyone a bowl of cabbage soup.
Du Yuhan and Liu Gang waited for Han Yixian to start eating. Han Yixian didn't stand on ceremony and picked up his chopsticks first to eat.
The first bite was an explosion of deliciousness, making it irresistible. It's truly remarkable how such simple ingredients, with limited oil and seasonings, can be made so flavorful.
Han Yi looked up and saw the eager look in the eyes of the girl opposite him, waiting for his judgment.
Han Yixian suddenly felt great and praised, "Not bad, the taste is very good."
Han Yixian saw a bright smile appear on the girl's face, as if his praise was the best reward for her.
Liu Gang, who was standing next to him, nodded vigorously and said, "It tastes much better than what I make."
Du Yuhan said happily, "If it's delicious, eat more."
Spicy and sour cabbage is very popular; its perfectly balanced spicy and sour flavor makes it a great accompaniment to rice, and both Han Yixian and Liu Gang ate quite a bit.
Du Yuhan's steamed cornbread was soft and slightly sweet, and the aroma of cornmeal made it very delicious.
Along with the delicious dishes, Han Yixian and Liu Gang each ate several steamed buns.
Liu Gang is a big boy who is still growing, so he has a big appetite. In addition, Du Yuhan's cooking is delicious, which makes Liu Gang's appetite even larger. With him around, there was not a single dish left at today's meal. Even the soup was eaten by Liu Gang.
Han Yixian ate very well at the meal, except that he dared not drink too much soup, he was very full.
Even after a long period of poor eating, a delicious meal can be a blessing, and Han Yixian's mood improved considerably in the afternoon.
When Du Yuhan cooked, Liu Gang would rush to wash the dishes and clean the kitchen. He and Du Yuhan agreed that from now on, Du Yuhan would cook the meals, and he would take care of all the other chores.
After tidying up, Liu Gang helped Han Yixian to the kang (a heated brick bed) for a nap. Han Yixian's body had not fully recovered; besides his crippled legs, he had other injuries. Although the external wounds had healed, he had many internal injuries, and his weakened body needed a long period of rest.
Han Xiuqin is the director of surgery at the military hospital in D province. She knows that her nephew needs to rest and recuperate, otherwise it will affect his lifespan. That's why she is in a hurry to find someone to take care of him.
Orderly soldier Liu Gang was, after all, a man, and not as attentive or caring as a woman.
After listening to Du Yuhan's suggestion to build a bathroom that morning, she was even more certain that her approach was correct. Du Yuhan noticed a problem as soon as she arrived.
Knowing her nephew as she does, Han Xiuqin knew he needed help going to the toilet, so he would definitely restrict his eating and drinking, which would be bad for his health in the long run. Besides, he needed some nourishing soups and broths to replenish his body.
After arriving at the hospital, Han Xiuqin called Yuan Fengshan and told him about building a toilet. "Old Yuan, isn't the girl I found great? She thought of things that none of us had considered. Not only is she meticulous, but she also genuinely puts righteousness first."
Yuan Fengshan became increasingly interested in the young girl named Du Yuhan and replied, "Okay, I'll find someone to prepare the materials in a bit, and have someone go and build a toilet for Yixian in the next couple of days. If we send a few more people, it can be done in a day."
I'll have Qiliang and Qiwen help out later. Let's build it well so Yixian can live here more comfortably.
Han Xiuqin said happily, "Okay, then you can arrange it as you see fit."
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