Chapter 207: Steamed Buns (Part 2)
Madam Cui said, "I originally said we didn't need any, we could pick them ourselves, but everyone said it wouldn't take much effort, so they picked a lot and insisted on giving some to us."
"Most villagers are like this. If you help them, they will feel bad if they don't return the favor."
"That's good too. Sophora japonica flowers don't cost money, so it won't have much impact on anyone."
Jiang Zhiluo thought about the kindhearted people in Donghe Village, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart. "Then how about this? Let's make locust flower buns tonight."
Mrs. Cui smiled and said, "I have already kneaded the dough. It should be ready by evening."
After lunch, Mrs. Cui hurried to knead the dough and let it rise.
The dough will definitely be ready in two hours.
To make buns, you naturally have to use leavened bread, so that they are soft and delicious.
Jiang Zhiluo nodded and said, "I'll wash the locust flowers first."
Jiang Zhiluo sorted out the pile of locust flowers in the yard, and then took out some to wash.
After cleaning, light a fire and blanch the locust flowers in water, quickly take them out, squeeze out the excess water and set them aside.
When Mrs. Cui had almost finished chopping the meat, she asked, "Zhiluo, should we chop these locust flowers?"
Jiang Zhiluo explained, "Mom, no need. Just mix it with the meat later. We don't need to make stuffing as fine as dumplings when we make buns."
“You don’t need to chop the meat too finely.”
Madam Cui looked at the meat on the chopping board and said, "Small pieces of meat like this should be enough."
After Jiang Zhiluo finished, she went to the vegetable garden in the yard, picked a few onions, washed them, and brought them into the house to chop them into small pieces.
Madam Cui said, "Let me cut it."
Jiang Zhiluo nodded.
She mixed the locust flowers and meat together, and began to add salt and other seasonings.
Mrs. Cui quickly cut the green onions and put them into the basin.
Jiang Zhiluo poured them together and stirred them to mix the stuffing and seasonings evenly.
I made a big bowl of stuffing so that I could make more dumplings.
It is just right that this weather can be stored.
There were no refrigerators in this era, so there was no way to store things.
If you have a refrigerator, you can freeze the buns in the refrigerator.
"This way we can wrap it up in a while."
Mrs. Cui exclaimed in admiration just by smelling the filling: "It smells so good, it must taste delicious too."
"It's not even wrapped yet, but I can smell it."
Madam Cui said, "Of course, the flavor you mix is fragrant."
The fragrance filled her breath, making her look forward to eating the locust flower buns.
"But it's true that we haven't made dumplings in a long time."
At this moment, Mrs. Cui really wanted to eat buns.
"I still remember the willow bud buns you made in February. They were delicious too."
It was then that Mrs. Cui realized that willow buds could be used as vegetables.
These locust flower buns must taste delicious too.
Jiang Zhiluo's expression changed. Time passed quickly and she had been in the Cui family for three months.
Jiang Zhiluo was talking to Mrs. Cui while preparing the filling.
After the dough has risen, the two people put the board in place and make dumplings together.
After wrapping the buns, you can steam them.
Not only the Cui family was making dumplings, many other families were also picking locust flowers to make dumplings.
Some people can't bear to use white bread, so they eat it with cornbread or whole grain bread.
Some only make vegetarian buns, while others are willing to add a little meat.
The village head is also making dumplings
Zhu's youngest son, Zhou Zhaohe, saw that his mother had only put a little meat in the buns and said, "Mom, can you put more meat in the buns? Buns taste better with meat."
Zhu said, "If it were before, mother would have put more meat in it so that you could have a good meal."
"But haven't you heard? There's a war going on outside. We don't know when there will be a war here, so we have to save food and store more food. We don't know if we will have to hide in the mountains when the time comes."
Zhou Zhaohe was a little scared when he heard it, "Mom, is it true? There will really be a war and we have to hide in the mountains."
"What will we eat if we hide in the mountains for several years?"
Zhu was also stunned. "There won't be wars going on outside for several years, right?"
Zhu was actually a little scared.
But she still comforted him: "Don't think too much, little kid. Go wash your hands and help your mother make dumplings later."
Many families in the village were in a heavy mood. Everyone was afraid of war and afraid of having to hide.
However, a lot of locust flowers were picked in one afternoon, and most families were preparing to make locust flower buns or dumplings.
Thinking about eating delicious food, everyone temporarily forgot about the war outside.
Some people don't think about it at all.
"I've already told you that there's a war going on in Qingzhou. They won't be able to reach here anytime soon. Eat and rest now, and don't worry about anything else."
In the evening, wisps of smoke rise from the village, giving people a feeling of tranquility and peace.
Jiang Zhiluo burned firewood to steam buns. The hot steam seeped out through the lid of the pot, and the aroma of the buns also diffused out.
Jiang Zhiluo thought, this is the smell of fireworks.
The buns were almost ready and Cui Hejin came back.
Mrs. Cui was tidying up the yard. When she saw Cui Hejin coming back, she said, "You're back. Let's have something delicious tonight. I made some buns with locust flowers and the filling was made by Zhiluo. They smell delicious."
Mrs. Cui was very excited when she thought about eating delicious food.
Cui Hejin nodded, "Is everything alright in the village?"
"What's the matter? Don't worry, Zhiluo is here. Mom is fine. You don't have to worry."
With her daughter-in-law by her side, Mrs. Cui feels very safe.
In the evening, the whole family sat together and ate locust flower buns. They all felt warm and comfortable after eating them.
Mrs. Cui was amazed again and again, "Don't say it, these buns made with locust flowers are really delicious. The taste is unique and delicious, different from other dishes."
"Zhiluo, you know more. If we had known earlier, we could have picked locust flowers to make dumplings last spring. It's a pity that no one knew about it then."
“It’s delicious. Really delicious.”
Jiang Zhiluo smiled and said, "Mm, it's delicious."
She likes the taste too.
You can only eat locust flower buns in spring.
It reminded her of some memories of her previous life in modern times.
Cui Hejin also thought it tasted very good and ate one more bun according to his appetite.
Many families in the village also made dumplings, and they were filled with emotion while eating the locust flower dumplings.
Mrs. Zhao looked at her two grandsons enjoying the food and said with a smile, "Zhiluo is a very capable child. If she hadn't said it, who would have known that Sophora japonica flowers are a good thing?"
As for the Niu family, she looked at her son eating happily and said with a smile, "Is it so delicious?"
Shanmao ate the buns with his mouth full, "Mom, the buns are really delicious."
"They're better than the buns you made before."
Mrs. Niu had already eaten a bun and said, "It's mainly because buns made with locust flowers have a unique flavor, so they taste so good when they are made."
She didn't put much meat in it, but the taste was different.
Even her boss Liu Cang ate two extra buns.
The villagers were very happy to eat the locust flower buns and were grateful to Jiang Zhiluo.
Jiang Zhiluo naturally didn't know about this. That night, she had another dream while she was sleeping.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
