"good…"
Even though Yao Yulin and Zhihua didn't know what Zhiyin wanted to do, they still obediently did as she was told.
After Zhiyin finished speaking, he poured all the wrinkled chilies onto a winnowing basket, and the three of them worked together to cut off the stems of the chilies with scissors or by hand.
"Yinyin, what are you trying to do?"
As Yao Yulin worked quickly and efficiently, she asked a question with a puzzled expression.
"Yes, sister, is this the same potato you used to stir-fry?"
Zhihua brought the chili pepper to her nose and smelled it. She was immediately choked and started sneezing uncontrollably, complaining that she had moved it too far away.
"Yes."
Zhiyin nodded with a smile, "Don't underestimate it, it's a good thing. With it, I guarantee that every meal we have will be very delicious."
Although this world has vegetable oil and lard, and stir-fries, not all dishes are boiled.
However, there was no chili powder. Usually, the spice is added to stir-fries, so the flavor is never as good as chili, and it's quite monotonous.
"Oh... Yinyin, did the old man with the white beard teach you this too?"
Yao Yulin asked, puzzled.
Zhiyin felt it was necessary to give her a boost of confidence, so she explained, "That's right, anyway, I have a lot of novel ideas in my mind, so Mother won't be too surprised in the future."
After saying that, she looked at Zhihua again, "By the way, Mother, should we wait a month before taking the imperial examination for painting, or should we go back to the private school to study and take the exam at the same time?"
Have you registered for the preliminary examination?
Yao Yulin kept working, "The registration review has been completed, and the exam fee has been paid. We just need to wait half a month before the exam can be held at the county government office."
"So fast?"
Zhiyin was stunned. She hadn't expected that there were only 15 days left. Time was so tight.
She then looked at Zhihua, "Are you ready to paint?"
Zhihua smiled sweetly, her voice full of confidence, "Don't worry, sister, no problem."
"Luckily, my sister bought a mule cart, otherwise it might have been inconvenient."
"After all, there are five exams in total, one day per exam, which will take a total of five days."
Even Zhiyin couldn't help but give herself a thumbs up for her decision, "Hehe, luckily I had the foresight!"
The group chatted and worked together, and time passed quickly.
The connoisseur had already cut the wrinkled chili peppers into sections, and after thinking for a moment, also cut some small red chili peppers and added them in.
"Mother, you should sit outside and enjoy the cool air... I'm afraid you won't be able to stand the smell."
Seeing that the two weren't going out, Zhiyin wanted to help. After thinking for a moment, she asked them to help carry the potatoes out and peel them outside.
"OK…"
Yao Yulin and Zhihua glanced briefly in the direction of Zhiyin before leaving.
Zhiyin then simply rearranged the headscarf into the shape of a face mask and put it on her face.
Soon, they began to pour the chili peppers into the iron pot in batches and slowly stir-fry them over low heat on the stove.
As Zhiyin moved, an exceptionally pungent and acrid smell instantly spread out. The smell was so strong that it caused Yao Yulin and the other person at the door to sneeze incessantly.
Even the coal ball that had been circling around Zhiyin couldn't resist and ran to Zhihua and the others' feet.
Zhiyin could still endure it. Seeing that the chili peppers were almost cooked, she poured them into the prepared winnowing basket and continued with the previous actions.
Once all the prepared chilies have been stir-fried, the cooled and exceptionally crisp chilies are placed one by one into a mortar and pestle, and the chili powder is pounded by hand.
Zhiyin prepared two kinds of chili powder. One was for mixing with dipping sauce, so it was not pounded very finely.
Another type is five-spice chili powder, which must be pounded into a very, very fine powder.
Soon, Zhiyin clapped her hands, looking at the two large jars full of her masterpieces on the table, feeling a sense of satisfaction welled up inside her.
"Hehe... now it's time for seasoning."
The connoisseur, talking to himself, couldn't wait to start adding newly bought salt, pepper, cumin, sesame seeds, Sichuan peppercorn powder, and other seasonings to the container of fine chili powder...
Finally, stir vigorously until well mixed.
About 30 seconds later
The chili powder that is said to be delicious even when dipped in shoe soles was born in a popular modern legend.
Zhiyin immediately dipped her finger in the water and tasted it. She nodded in satisfaction, "Hmm...it's pretty much what I imagined."
By this time, the spiciness of the chili peppers had dissipated considerably since the windows were open.
Yao Yulin and Zhihua had already peeled the potatoes, and seeing this, they couldn't resist dipping some in and taking a bite.
Immediately, their eyes lit up. "Wow...this smells so good...it's fragrant and spicy...can we eat it directly?"
The two looked at Zhiyin expectantly, as if they would start eating without hesitation as long as he answered that they could eat directly.
Zhiyin immediately burst out laughing and quickly said, "Mother, this is just for seasoning, you can't eat it as a meal, or you'll get a stomachache."
Although this chili powder is fragrant and spicy, eating too much of it can cause stomach aches.
"All right…"
Undeterred, the two suddenly asked, "Yinyin, you're not thinking of selling this, are you?"
After saying that, he pondered for a moment, "It's possible, even if some people buy it just for novelty. It's just that there aren't many, so I guess it won't sell for much silver."
After all, the chili powder in front of a kindred spirit only weighs a little over ten pounds.
Zhiyin shook her head mysteriously, "Of course not... I kept this for myself."
As she spoke, she stroked her chin thoughtfully, "As for selling chili powder, it's not impossible. But perhaps we can only make a plan after spring."
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