Zeng Wenjuan took the spicy cured fish and sniffed the tempting aroma as she walked. She walked to the kitchen sink and began to clean the spicy cured fish and prepare to cook it.
Seeing this, Goudan excitedly followed his mother, gesturing the size of the fish with his hands, and kept muttering, "Mom, this fish is so big, it must be delicious!
Zeng Wenjuan smiled and responded: "Little foodie, I don't know who you look like. Then we will eat this fish all day and try the cured meat. How does it taste?"
"Of course I look like my mother the most. After all, I was born by her." Goudan said coquettishly while hugging Zeng Wenjuan's legs.
Zeng Wenjuan smiled and skillfully cut the fish into pieces, and then cut the other side dishes, onions, ginger and garlic, and put them aside. Zhao Jianguo also naturally walked into the kitchen to help. Seeing that Zeng Wenjuan had cleaned the pot, he lit the fire on the stove.
When the oil temperature rises, Zeng Wenjuan puts the fish pieces into the pot one by one. With the sound of "sizzling", the aroma of fish instantly fills the entire kitchen.
Goudan stood aside, holding tightly onto the rectangular table next to the stove with both hands, his eyes wide open, staring at the fish in the pot, afraid of missing any details.
"Wow, it smells so good. I'm so hungry now. I seem to hear my stomach saying that it wants fish to go into its stomach, and it wants lots and lots of fish." Goudan gestured exaggeratedly.
After hearing what Goudan said, Zeng Wenjuan and Zhao Jianguo couldn't help laughing. Zhao Jianguo said while laughing, "Little guy, your stomach can still talk? Don't worry, the fish mom made will be cooked soon, and then you can eat as much as you want."
Zeng Wenjuan smiled and nodded, flipping the fish in the pan with the spatula in her hand to ensure that each side was evenly heated. As the oil temperature rose, the fish gradually became golden and crispy, exuding a more tempting aroma.
Goudan's eyes were fixed on the fish in the pot, as if he was afraid that he would miss something if he blinked. His little hands were tightly grasping the edge of the table, his body slightly leaning forward, and his whole body was in a state of high excitement.
Finally, Zeng Wenjuan felt that the fish pieces were almost fried, so she took them out one by one and put them on a plate. Then, she put the chopped green onion, ginger and garlic into the pot, stir-fried them until fragrant, then poured the fried fish pieces into the pot and added appropriate amount of seasoning to stir-fry.
Soon, a plate of spicy cured fish with good color, aroma and taste was ready! Zeng Wenjuan brought the fish to the table and shouted to Goudan and Zhao Jianguo in the kitchen, "Hurry up and wash your hands, and come out with your bowls and chopsticks to eat."
"I'm coming! I'm coming!" Goudan ran out happily from the kitchen, wiggling his little butt and with his hands still wet.
Zeng Wenjuan took a towel from the wall and wiped Goudan's hands. She said angrily, "Didn't I always tell you that it's cold in winter and we can dry our hands with a towel right after washing them? Aren't there towels on the shelf? Just wipe your hands dry."
"Goudan, remember what mom said, I just wanted to eat fish so much. I haven't eaten meat for a long time." Goudan poked his two index fingers aggrievedly.
"You little guy is such a joker. Don't you eat fish every day? Your cousin and his wife got married a few days ago. They didn't eat fish, but they had pork." Zeng Wenjuan pinched Goudan's cheek in annoyance and said with a smile.
"Okay, time to eat. The weather is getting colder and colder. If we don't eat quickly, the food will get cold soon and won't taste good." Zhao Jianguo came out of the kitchen with bowls and chopsticks in his hand. Seeing the mother and son playing around, he said with a smile.
The family sat around the dining table, the steaming spicy cured fish exuded an enticing aroma, filling the whole house with a warm atmosphere.
Goudan couldn't wait to pick up the chopsticks, picked up a piece of fish and put it in his mouth, he said happily: "Wow, the fish cooked by my mother is so delicious, very chewy, the more I chew it, the more fragrant it is. It's so delicious. I can eat it in the evening!" Goudan's happy little body twisted and turned, and everyone could see his excitement at a glance.
Zeng Wenjuan was also very happy when she saw Goudan's satisfied look. She picked up a piece of fish and put it in Zhao Jianguo's bowl, saying gently, "Don't just stand there and watch. Eat it quickly. I put some rice wine in it, it should taste good."
Zhao Jianguo tasted it and nodded in praise: "It is really delicious. The fish meat is also spicy. It has a unique flavor, fragrant and spicy. If I entertain guests during the Chinese New Year, I am afraid they will not want to go home after eating it."
Hearing Zhao Jianguo's praise, Zeng Wenjuan smiled even more happily. She picked up a piece of fish, savored it carefully, and then said: "This year's salted fish is really well pickled and tastes great. I don't know if it's because of the water quality here. The fish tastes much better than the fish in my hometown (Shuitou Village)."
"It should be because of the water quality here. Someone has tested the water quality here before. It is much better than that in Shuitou Village. It is said that there are some minerals in it. Anyway, it is good for the body." Zhao Jianguo replied after hearing Zeng Wenjuan's words.
After dinner, Zeng Wenjuan cleaned up the dishes, and Goudan volunteered to help clean the table. He held the rag in his tender little hands and cleaned it in a very professional manner, looking up at his mother from time to time, hoping to get praise. Zhao Jianguo sat on the sofa, with a satisfied smile on his face, looking straight at his busy wife and children, his eyes full of tenderness.
"Mom, I want to eat fish tomorrow." Goudan said as he wiped the table, his eyes full of anticipation.
"Sure, you and your dad go fishing by the river tomorrow. We'll eat the fresh cured fish and save it for when guests come in the new year." Zeng Wenjuan said to Goudan with a smile, her hands moving non-stop.
When Goudan heard that they were going fishing, his eyes lit up immediately and he shouted excitedly, "Really? Mom, that's great! I'm going to catch lots of fish, and then we can make more delicious fish!"
Zeng Wenjuan smiled and touched Goudan's head, saying, "Okay, then you have to learn fishing skills from your father, or you won't be able to catch any fish."
Zhao Jianguo also smiled and said, "Yes, yes, yes, dad will take you fishing tomorrow. Let's find a good place. We will definitely catch a lot of big fish."
"I must catch a lot of fish tomorrow and make them all into spicy fish. I'll have them as snacks, and I'll also share them with my brothers Erdan and Maodan." Goudan is a little foodie. He just finished his meal and started thinking about his next meal.
"You're such a little foodie. If you can catch it, mom will cook it for you. We'll make whatever you want to eat. It all depends on your ability!" Zeng Wenjuan gently pinched Goudan's face and said to him with a smile.
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