When Mo Yuan got home, he didn't have time to tidy up; he quickly washed his hands and went to the kitchen.
Time is of the essence, we must cook quickly!
Lifting the lid of the large bowl, the dough inside had almost risen.
This was something Mo Yuan specifically asked his family to prepare before he went to the fields.
I poked it with my finger and it quickly bounced back, which means the dough is ready. If I leave it any longer, oh no, it'll turn sour!
Quickly sprinkle a layer of flour on the cutting board, scoop out the dough from the bowl, and knead it vigorously!
One reason is to expel the air from the dough, and the other is to make the steamed buns more chewy!
They quickly and skillfully transformed the dough into a long strip, then divided it into even portions. After kneading and shaping each portion, it was soon ready to be ready.
One by one, round, white steamed buns were formed!
Add boiling water to a large pot, place a steamer rack inside, cover with a cloth, and arrange the steamed buns one by one on top.
When the basket was full, only half of it was placed down, so Mo Yuan had to take out the steamer basket and put another layer on top!
Nowadays, most families have many members, and steamers are an essential item for many large households when it comes to cooking!
After starting the fire, add a few large pieces of firewood and let the pot burn on its own. Just add more firewood occasionally to keep the fire burning.
The rest is up to time. Once the steam rises, remember the time and steam for another 15 to 20 minutes, and it should be ready.
While the fire burned on its own, Mo Yuan wasn't idle either; he quickly processed the poems he had bought.
After washing the meat, cut it into appropriately sized thin slices. This makes it cook faster and absorb flavor more easily, and it also makes for a larger portion, since most people eat more at a meal.
If we follow Mo Yuan's habits and way of eating, we would cut it into pieces the size of braised pork.
The stewed dishes are more fragrant, but the situation is special now, and there isn't much meat. After all, even the landlords don't have surplus grain!
Although their family's circumstances have improved considerably, they are far from being able to live extravagantly.
Besides, these days, a little kindness is appreciated, but too much kindness breeds resentment, so it's best not to make others too envious!
If there's a little meat in your dish, people will say you're kind and generous. But if there's too much meat, they might secretly call you a fool after you finish eating it!
Heat oil in a pot, sauté scallions, ginger, and dried chili peppers until fragrant, then add pork belly and stir-fry until the moisture evaporates. Add the other ingredients and continue stir-frying, then add water. Cook until the sauce is almost done.
Mo Yuan then poured all the tofu and other side dishes into the pot and simmered it slowly over low heat.
When the aroma of the dishes mingled with the fragrance of the steamed buns filled the air,
Voices could be heard outside; the workers had returned!
The two little ones, Daya and Erdan, went in first; they must have followed them down to the ground too.
Although I can't do any heavy work, I can still help carry tools and run errands!
As soon as he entered, Erdan couldn't wait to take a deep sniff.
I smelled the fragrance at the alley entrance, but I thought it belonged to someone else, so I didn't dare say anything. I just greedily inhaled the aroma until my second aunt, Hongxia, said something.
Mo Yuan must be making something delicious. Upon hearing this, the two children ran home as if they were having a blast!
My uncle Mo Yuan made it, doesn't that mean they'll be eating it at noon?
This smell is delicious!
No sooner had Erdan entered than he dashed into the kitchen, leaning against the doorframe and asking Mo Yuan, who was sitting in front of the big pot, "Uncle, what delicious food are you making? It smells so good! I can smell meat, is there meat in it?"
Seeing the expectant looks on his and his sister's faces, Mo Yuan smiled as well.
"Go wash your hands quickly, and when you come back, I'll let you two taste it to see if it's salty enough!"
Upon hearing this, the two children immediately ran to the hand pump and excitedly washed their hands, as if afraid that Mo Yuan would change his mind!
Actually, Mo Yuan had already tried it. He only said it because he wanted the two little ones to try it.
The older sister had a hard time before, so the two of them naturally suffered along with her. They were so young and needed to grow properly.
They were all pale and thin, especially Er Ya, whose hair looked dry and yellow!
She originally inherited her older sister's features and was quite beautiful. However, due to malnutrition, she not only looked much shorter than others but also resembled a dark, thin, ugly duckling!
Mo Yuan believed that as long as they were fed and cared for well, the two children would soon become more cheerful and their bodies would grow taller!
When Da Ya and Er Dan returned, they all stretched out their hands for their uncle to check if they could feel anything.
Mo Yuan smiled and scooped out two larger pieces of meat from the pot for the siblings to enjoy.
Daya, being the older sister and a few years more sensible, took the initiative to let Erdan go first.
The little guy didn't mind the heat; he pinched it with his hand, blew on it a couple of times, and then couldn't wait to put it in his mouth!
Er Ya, on the other hand, was more refined. After thanking her uncle, she blew on the bottle as if it were a precious treasure.
Only after putting it in her mouth did she dare to look at it, and her eyes immediately formed crescent shapes, showing great satisfaction!
"Is it delicious?!"
"Delicious! So fragrant!"
The siblings exclaimed in unison, "It smells so good! Uncle, you're amazing! The meat we've never eaten before has ever tasted this good!"
Mo Yuan was smug. Of course, others wouldn't be willing to use so much oil and ingredients!
Aside from having all the ingredients at home, other people's homes only have soy sauce, vinegar, and salt.
It's impossible for stewed meat to smell this good!
Children can't keep secrets, and Erdan immediately ran excitedly to show off to his mother!
"Your Majesty, my uncle cooked a big pot of stew with meat in it. He gave me a piece, and it smelled so good! There were also steamed buns!"
Seeing her son so happy, Mo Hongying felt extremely gratified, as if all her fatigue had vanished!
A woman in her forties standing next to her looked at Yu Xiu'e with surprise and delight.
"Oh my, Second Aunt, you're not lying after all! Not only do you provide meals, but there's actually meat! Hehe, it wasn't for nothing that we worked so hard to help your family, it was all worth it!"
Yu Xiue proudly raised her head, "That's right, Fifth Aunt, when have I ever lied? When we're short-handed at home, the first people I think of are you guys. Everyone in the surrounding villages knows that you were all very capable when working in the production team! Eat as much as you want at noon today, all you can eat!"
"Great! Your family is really generous!"
"I believe what Mo Yuan's mother said. Otherwise, I would have come right away as soon as you mentioned it. So, did you do any good work today?"
Yu Xiue was a little smug after being praised by everyone. When had she ever been so proud in front of these people?
Although Mo Yuan is a spendthrift, he insisted on inviting people like this and cooking such a decent meal to entertain everyone.
But hearing these compliments, Yu Xiue suddenly felt that it was all worth it!
We didn't eat lunch indoors, and there wasn't enough room anyway. Aside from a table in the yard with a few people sitting there,
Most people either find a place to sit anywhere, or they simply squat there.
Each person held a bowl of stew and two large white steamed buns.
They devoured each bite of bread and each dish with gusto, and were incredibly happy!
Everyone was exhausted from working all day, and with such a good meal, no one had time to chat.
I'm afraid I'll miss out on a few bites!
In an instant, the entire courtyard was filled with the sounds of people wolfing down their food!
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