Chapter 48 Being Tempted
On this side, Mo Zhu endured countless pairs of eyes, some scrutinizing, some curious, some watching, some puzzled, and some disapproving, and he gritted his teeth and wrapped the two chickens into mud balls.
He followed his mistress's instructions and put it into the pit dug by the young master and the son-in-law.
However, when he heard about burying the soil on it, he felt his hands trembling.
The lady said that this is a delicacy with unique flavor, but, is it really okay to do it this way?
He thought so in his heart, but did not show it on his face.
He knew very well what kind of person the young lady was, and she would never act recklessly in such matters.
So, this is really a delicacy?
Thinking of this, he felt a little excited.
He filled the pit with soil, built a new small stove on it, and started cooking rabbit meat.
Put a small clay pot on it, add butter in it, and simmer slowly over low heat. When all the oil is boiled out, pour in the rabbit meat and stir-fry. When the rabbit meat changes color and the texture becomes firm, add ginger, garlic, cinnamon, star anise and other ingredients and continue to stir-fry, then add water and simmer over low heat.
In this era, seasonings were not very abundant, but they were also available. It’s just that many of them were brought from the Western Regions.
As the saying goes, things are valuable because they are rare. Because of their scarcity, the price is very high and only the rich can afford it.
In fact, even rich people don’t use it every day.
For example, the Shen family used to only add a little bit during festivals or when there were guests to entertain at home.
Even so, he still brags about it everywhere for a long time.
The seasonings used by Lu Yao were not those from the Western Regions, but were discovered by her and Rong Yanhui by chance.
As the saying goes, long illness makes a doctor. Since childhood, due to the elder brother's health condition, the two of them have known and understood many medicinal herbs.
By chance, Lu Yao and Rong Yanhui discovered these things in the mountains behind Yunshan Village.
At that time, Lu Yao only knew that these things were medicinal herbs, and she thought it would be a good idea to pick some and sell them at home to make some money.
Perhaps it was the memory hidden in the deepest part of my mind that when I was cooking snails one day, I somehow threw some of these into the dish.
Just like that, an unintentional act brought a great surprise.
She and Brother Rong immediately went to pick a lot more and brought them back to dry in the sun.
After getting the good things, she naturally would not forget her brother who depended on her for survival.
In fact, the relationship between the two of them is not comparable to that of ordinary siblings. They will share everything with each other as soon as possible.
This feeling will not change because of getting married or other things.
What surprised her even more was that with these seasonings, her brother's appetite improved a lot.
Good appetite means good health.
From then on, these spices became a year-round must-have in their home.
Well, when you leave the capital, you don’t have to take anything else with you, but you absolutely cannot miss these seasonings.
Soon, a fragrant aroma emanated from the pot, and the longer it simmered, the stronger the flavor became.
Smelling the fragrant aroma, the pancake in my mouth seemed harder to swallow.
Everyone looked at the instigators with accusing eyes. "Goodness, having family members accompanying them is so great! Now they're even hunting and eating meat."
Well, it is indeed amazing, they are all craving for meat.
You say you want to cook meat, so why do you have to cook it in such a fancy way? Can't you just roast it and eat it directly like those soldiers did?
It’s convenient, quick, and… quiet.
The meat they grilled had a rich meaty aroma that made them crave it, but not to the point where they were too greedy.
"Ah, I just finished my meal, why am I hungry again?"
"Daddy, I want to eat too."
"They're too much. Woohoo! I want to eat them so much."
"If I had known earlier, I would have… never mind. I still can't bear to see them suffer with me."
At this time, someone said: "Now is the time to enjoy this delicious food for free, so don't waste it."
After saying that, he took a mouthful of the porridge in the bowl, took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and acted intoxicated: "The braised rabbit meat is more authentic than the ones made by the chefs in the restaurant. Tell me, how do they make it so delicious?"
Everyone: “…”
They looked at the elder brother with admiration. It turned out that he could think this way.
Then, their eyes lit up. It turned out that this taste could be eaten with rice. Why didn’t they think of it?
With this unusually tall brother taking the lead, the others also took a bite of their own food, took a deep breath, and imagined that they were eating a piece of soft and delicious meat in their mouths, fragrant and delicious, with a savory, salty, and crispy taste...
In short, it’s so cool!
"Gudong."
"Gudong."
"Gudong, gudong."
That was the sound of people swallowing.
When Lu Mingxiu and Xiao Yunhao came back with firewood, they smelled a strong fragrance from afar. It was a familiar smell to them.
The little guy's eyes lit up: "Uncle, mother is making delicious food."
Lu Mingxiu nodded. This was the taste he liked.
The two quickened their pace, eager to feast on the delicious food. However, when their younger sister/mother told them that it would need to be stewed for a while longer, disappointment flashed in their eyes.
Lu Mingxiu took a deep breath: "Delicious food always requires some patience."
I don’t know whether these words are to comfort Xiao Yunhao or to comfort myself.
Xiao Yunhao nodded heavily. He had grown up and had to set a good example for his sister. He couldn't act too greedy.
Lu Yao looked at the two of them with amusement, and finally her gaze fell on her brother.
There seemed to be something different about his brother, but she couldn't tell exactly what.
In short, he now looks more lively than when he was in the capital.
Yes, it’s fresh.
Lu Yao's expression flashed with joy.
Perhaps, leaving the capital is not a bad thing for my brother.
Once this thought came to her mind, she felt much more relaxed.
On the other side, Lin Hongyang and others also smelled the fragrance.
At first, the fragrance was not strong and they did not pay attention.
For these people, being able to fill their stomachs is already very good. If they want to make something good, it is simply unrealistic as a good cook cannot cook without rice.
So, no matter how they mess around, as long as they don't cause trouble, they won't interfere.
only,
As time went on, the fragrance became stronger and more overbearing, making it difficult for them to ignore it.
They even felt that the sizzling barbecue in front of them no longer smelled good.
"Boss, shall we go take a look?"
The soldier who often followed Captain Wu poked his boss. He hadn't smelled such a fragrance for a long time and was really... curious.
"You kid." Captain Wu glared at the soldier unhappily. This guy, can't he change his greedy and gourmet personality?
but,
As a good boss, you should always pay attention to the psychological changes of your subordinates and meet some of their insignificant and harmless requests to a certain extent.
He coughed lightly: "Really?"
Meng Hu nodded. He was not greedy, but just curious about how they made it. If they knew the reason, maybe they would never have to eat these tasteless barbecues again.
Captain Wu stood up and tugged at his slightly disheveled shirt hem, "Then let's go take a look."
Menghu grinned instantly, revealing eight teeth.
Lu Yao looked at the person walking towards her, and the corners of her mouth curled up slightly.
It’s worth the effort.
After hearing their purpose, Lu Yao didn't hide anything and gave a brief introduction of what she was making and the main ingredients used.
Hearing about the spices, Captain Wu was puzzled. "What new and exotic spices have arrived from the Western Regions?"
Lu Yao shook her head, indicating that she had made it herself and it was not sold outside.
When Captain Wu heard this, he understood immediately and did not ask any further questions.
These unique recipes are family inheritances that can support the family. Regardless of whether the other party is willing to tell or not, they should not ask again.
He smiled apologetically and returned to his military service station.
Meng Hu followed his boss, looking dejected and a little pitiful.
"Look at you, that's all you can do," Captain Wu glared at the unpromising guy with a bad temper, and finally said in frustration: "Okay, when we get to a bigger place, I'll treat you to a meal at the restaurant."
Meng Hu's eyes suddenly widened in surprise: "Really?"
Captain Wu: "..." He said angrily: "Fake!"
After saying that, he no longer paid attention to his silly subordinate. He was really afraid that one day this kid would be cheated away for a bite of delicious food.
Meng Hu protested that he was not that stupid.
Captain Wu laughed and decided not to discuss this issue with this person.
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In this era, the idea that some medicinal herbs can be used as seasonings is incredible in the eyes of contemporary people.
After all, in the eyes of the ancients, medicinal herbs are medicinal herbs that are used to cure diseases and save lives, and have nothing to do with seasonings.
In fact, there has long been a saying that medicine and food have the same origin, and many doctors also prescribe food supplements. However, the medicinal materials used in food supplements are not much different from seasonings. Therefore, this use has not yet been developed. But she believes that with the wisdom of the ancients, it will be developed soon, or perhaps someone has already done so and it has not been spread yet.
after all,
This was an ancient time when people had strict gates and paid attention to inheritance.
Even if there really is any secret, it is a unique secret recipe that will never be passed on to others.
These are all customary conventions, and those who know the rules will understand them.
Lu Yao hadn't thought about these things before she lost her memory, but she also understood that keeping these things would definitely not be a wrong thing. Now it seems that her intuition is still quite accurate.
Braised rabbit meat needs to be simmered slowly over low heat, but due to time constraints, it does not have to be stewed for too long.
After putting out the fire, they sat around the stove and ate directly from the clay pot.
But before that, Lu Yao filled a bowl of rabbit meat in a good bowl brought by her brother, and Lu Mingxiu took it to the soldiers, asking them to try it too.
Captain Wu and his men hadn't expected that they too had one. They were delighted, but they still had to maintain their official image, feeling a little embarrassed. "This... isn't a good idea, is it?"
Lu Mingxiu smiled and said, "It's not a good thing, I hope the official doesn't mind it."
After some refusals, Captain Wu could only accept it reluctantly: "It is rare to have a bowl of delicious stew in this desolate mountain. You are so thoughtful."
"Thank you so much for taking care of our family," Lu Mingxiu said gratefully, "I heard from my younger sister that you guys are really nice."
They were often scolded behind their backs, but this was the first time they heard someone praise them. They were very happy and even generously promised that if there was anything, they could come to them. As long as it did not violate the principles, they would try their best to help if they could.
Lu Mingxiu thanked them again, left the rabbit meat, and went back to eat.
After everyone left, a group of soldiers immediately surrounded them:
"Boss, try it quickly."
"This smell is really overbearing."
"It smells so good, it must be delicious."
"Go, go, go, each of you stay away from the bowls." Captain Wu waved his hand to drive them away. He had to ask the general's opinion first.
However, before he could make a move, a soldier came over and said, "Captain Wu, the general wants to see you."
Captain Wu immediately stood up and handed the bowl to Meng Hu, "I'll be back soon."
Seeing his movements, the soldier whispered, "The general asked you to bring the bowl with you."
Captain Wu: ???
He thought he had heard wrong, and after confirming it again and again, he was sure. He took the bowl back, gave Meng Hu and others a helpless look, and leisurely followed the soldier to where Lin Hongyang was.
Meng Hu looked at the meat that was getting farther and farther away from him, feeling very aggrieved, but he dared not say anything and did not dare to sit down.
He took a big bite of the barbecue in his hand.
Hmm, it smells so good... Woo woo woo.
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After Lu Mingxiu delivered the meat, he saw that no one had touched their chopsticks. He frowned and asked, "Why aren't you eating?"
The time for rest is limited, and we don’t know when our comrades will set off, so no matter what, it is safest to eat it first.
"It will only take a moment." Rong Yan smiled back and handed him a bowl and chopsticks. The bowl contained the vegetable pancake soup that was originally cooked with pancakes and wild vegetables.
but,
After being left out for so long, the pancakes had already turned into a paste, but they didn’t mind it at all. Paired with the fresh and fragrant rabbit meat, it was incredibly delicious.
"Mom, it's delicious." Xiao Yunhao did not forget to praise the chef.
Of course, he is not a person who favors one over the other. He has to take care of everyone. After praising his mother, he cannot leave out his father and uncle.
And Uncle Mozhu.
He is the main contributor to their being able to enjoy these delicious foods.
Well, there is also my younger sister, who always stays with daddy and is so well-behaved.
Lu Yao looked at her son in surprise. This little guy was actually a master at keeping things balanced. Why hadn't she noticed it before?
Yun Hao felt a little embarrassed when his mother stared at him, "Mom?"
"It's okay, let's eat." Lu Yao smiled and picked up a piece of meat for him.
Xiao Xin looked over with eager eyes.
Well, both.
Lu Yao also picked up a piece for her, and the little girl immediately smiled sweetly: "Thank you, mother."
Lu Yao was instantly touched by the cuteness and picked up another piece of meat for her.
Of course, I haven't forgotten my son either.
Rong Yanhui picked up a piece of rabbit meat for her and said, "Eat more."
Lu Yao smiled at him and put the meat into her mouth.
Wow, this meat is so delicious.
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