Chapter Seventeen Braised Pork Ribs with Radish
To prevent himself from eating it again, Grandpa Xu put the pickled lotus root slices in the refrigerator, then went to Yu's Restaurant for lunch with his hands behind his back.
As soon as Grandpa Xu entered, he glanced around the small restaurant and saw that there was only one seat left.
The blackboard also listed today's dishes: fried rice noodles with egg, tea eggs, and lotus root stuffed with meat. Grandpa Xu regretted that he was too old to digest properly, otherwise he would have ordered one of each.
He had never tried lotus root stuffed with pork before, so he ordered a serving of lotus root stuffed with pork and a few tea eggs.
"Grandpa Xu, you're here again." Yu Miaoyin brought out the lotus root stuffed with meat for him, and teased him with a smile, "You've been coming here every day lately."
Grandpa Xu laughed a few times: "Isn't it all because your food smells so good? I'm getting hungry."
"Your pickled lotus root slices are really appetizing," said Grandpa Xu.
Uncle Yu was also eating at the shop. He was praising the lotus root stuffed with meat, saying it was fragrant, crispy, and the thick layer of meat filling wasn't greasy at all. The water chestnut pieces inside added to the rich flavor.
After hearing this, Uncle Yu hurriedly asked, "What kind of pickled lotus root slices? Do you sell them, boss? I want to order some!"
Zhong Siqi was still getting her food. It's no wonder she has a big appetite; she absorbs a lot of energy at work, and she often gets hungry while working, so naturally she has to eat more. Besides, the food at the restaurant smells so good.
When she had a moment to spare, Yu Miaoyin tried the taste and found it to be very refreshing and appetizing. She took out the rest and said, "Anyone who wants some can take some. I bought quite a lot of lotus root, so I'll soak a little more."
Zhong Siqi was initially a little embarrassed to eat, but upon hearing this, she picked up two slices. The pickled lotus root slices crunched in her mouth, much like sour green beans, which helped to cut through the greasiness. After eating two slices of pickled lotus root, Zhong Siqi felt that she could eat three more bowls of rice; it was so delicious.
Zhong Siqi didn't linger after finishing her meal; she bought two more eggs to take with her so she could have a snack if she got hungry at work.
Back at the company, Zhong Siqi put the tea eggs on her desk, turned on her computer, and started working.
After noon, all the lotus roots in the shop were used up, and the prepared lotus root stuffed with meat was sold out. She used the remaining lotus root to make pickled lotus root slices.
Yu Miaoyin went to the market again to buy ingredients. The market was clearly divided into sections; as soon as she entered, she found herself in a paradise of chicken, duck, and pork, and further in was the seafood section. After browsing around, Yu Miaoyin made a good purchase, buying some pork ribs and radishes.
Braised pork ribs with radish would be quite delicious.
This time, instead of going home to catch up on sleep, she stayed at the shop and used the yams she bought that morning to make red date and yam cakes for Xiaotangbao.
She realized that she really liked the child and wanted to give him all the good things in the world; this was probably how love is expressed.
After steaming the yam, it is mashed into a paste. The yam used is all starchy yam, which becomes very smooth and fine after mashing. Then, cornstarch and condensed milk are added to add a touch of sweetness, and the mixture becomes smooth and free of lumps. Yu Miaoyin removes the pits from the red dates, cuts them into small pieces, mixes them into the yam paste, and then shapes them into flat shapes.
After adding some condensed milk, the yam puree gave off a faint milky aroma.
After making the yam and red date cakes, she tasted one. It was soft, sweet, and fragrant. The yam puree with a milky aroma was very smooth and delicate. Biting into the red date flesh added a unique texture.
It's delicious. She thought about how sweet a smile would appear on Xiaotangbao's face when she ate such delicious yam and red date cakes, and she felt happy.
She was thinking about it as she made braised pork ribs with radish.
Cut the radish into chunks and blanch it. Blanch the cut pork ribs and stir-fry them in a pot until they change color. Add scallions, ginger, and garlic and stir-fry until fragrant. Then add a spoonful of fermented bean paste and stir-fry until the oil turns red. Add dark soy sauce and light soy sauce for color and flavor. Pour in enough hot water to cover the pork ribs, cover the pot, and simmer for a while.
By the time the high school students finish their classes, this braised pork ribs with radish will be ready. A spoonful on top of rice is just right.
Meanwhile, at Yuncheng No. 1 Middle School, the last class was physics. However, the physics teacher was called away for a meeting, so the physics class turned into a self-study period. After two periods, everyone was either hungry or sleepy, and very few people could concentrate on their physics homework.
Xu Jiajia was lying on the table, passing notes to Yiling so as not to disturb her classmates who were studying diligently.
The two were exchanging words back and forth. Xu Jiajia was lying on the table, having just finished writing her reply. Before she could hand it to Yiling, a large hand reached out and tapped Xu Jiajia's table twice.
Xu Jiajia turned around in horror and saw an extremely familiar yet frightening face: Liu Jiang, the senior high school dean of studies, also known as Brother Jiang!
Xu Jiajia sat up straight as if she had been electrocuted. She quickly pulled out a test paper and started writing as if nothing had happened. Liu Jiang was more impartial. She took the note away but didn't open it. "Be more careful next time. Go tell your homeroom teacher."
Xu Jiajia lowered her head and hummed in agreement.
After the head of the teaching department left, Xu Jiajia breathed a sigh of relief. She turned her head and whispered, "Actually, what I just wrote was, 'Let's go to Yu Ji's for dinner together later.'"
"Okay, alright, hurry up and do your homework!" Yi Ling earnestly advised Xu Jiajia.
Xu Jiajia hummed in agreement, then lay down on the table and began to write and draw until the bell rang.
As soon as class ended, the day students and boarding students rushed out like wild animals released from their cages, all flapping their wings and flying away. Some were rushing to eat, some were rushing to shower and wash their hair, and the stairwell was instantly packed with people.
Xu Jiajia pulled Yiling downstairs and saw Xiao Du pulling a boy and running faster than anyone else. This bird was even flying faster than them!?
Xu Jiajia, afraid she would miss it, shouted to Xiao Du, "Du Chenyang, order one for me and Yiling too!"
After giving an OK sign, Xiao Du walked even faster.
Zhou Yi was dragged along by him. After trying the tea eggs last time, he also fell in love with the food at this restaurant and went there to eat every day with Xiao Du. As for their basketball team, they had long since succumbed to the temptation of the delicious food and disbanded.
When Xiao Du arrived, there were several primary school students and grandparents sitting in the small restaurant. He exclaimed, "Why are so many people competing with me for food?"
Seeing the name "braised pork ribs with radish" written on the blackboard, Xiao Du ordered four servings. Yu Miaoyin agreed and stirred the braised pork ribs with a spoon. Although the sauce had been reduced over high heat, there was still a shallow amount of broth left in the pot.
Yu Miaoyin scooped out the braised pork ribs with radish and gave them to them.
Just then, Yi Ling and Xu Jiajia arrived, and the four of them sat down together to eat braised pork ribs with radish.
At first, Zhou Yi scoffed at Xiao Du's decision to abandon the basketball team to go out for dinner, but after eating at Yu Ji's restaurant a few times, he was proven wrong.
Large chunks of pork ribs and radish covered the rice, with succulent meat juices and sauce dripping down, making it incredibly tempting. Xiao Du picked up his chopsticks and put some in his mouth. The ribs swished around in his mouth; the meat was stewed until tender and easily fell off the bone, yet still had a satisfying chewiness. The radish was even more delicious; large chunks of radish absorbed the meat juices and sauce, bursting with flavor in his mouth with every bite. The rice also had a touch of juice, making it a mouthful of meaty and radish aromas.
Inside the small restaurant, everyone was focused on eating with their heads down. The aroma wafting from the restaurant was particularly enticing, drawing in many passing students.
Uncle Yu also went over and ordered a takeout to sit down and eat. He doesn't have much work as a security guard at the school, so he can eat when he has free time. The ribs are tender, and the radish is soft and fragrant. The feeling of eating big bites of meat and big chunks of radish makes people feel extremely happy.
Xiao Tangbao took a bite of the yam and red date cake, and dragged Xiao Ran along like a little emperor to tour a small restaurant in a private outfit, becoming happier and happier as they looked around.
Xiao Ran also held a yam and red date cake in her hand. She thought the yam and red date cake was delicious. It tasted like milk and was sweet, like biting into a cloud. The yam puree was soft and smooth, and the red date pieces were mixed in. It had a sandy texture when you bit into it. She loved eating it.
He Li wasn't that busy, so she came over to check on Xiao Ran.
Xiao Ran turned the yam and red date cake around and handed it to He Li, saying, "Mom, try it. It was made by Sister A Yin. It's so delicious!"
He Li also took a bite, and it was really delicious, with the flavor of red dates mixed with a faint milky aroma. She nodded and said, "Baby, shall we eat here together later?"
"Okay, I'll wait for Mom. We'll eat what Sister Yin made together." After saying that, Xiao Ran sniffed hard, "It smells so good."
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