Lin Xiaolan looked at the bluish-black preserved egg in front of her, then at the happy little tree and grass, and a hint of sympathy appeared on her face.
This egg looks rotten and smells strange. Is it really safe to eat?
Oh, right, I also gave some to Xiaowen and Zixing earlier.
Everyone... is having a really tough time.
While Lin Xiaolan was having doubts, Xiaocao said anxiously, "Brother, hurry up and wash your hands. You can only eat after you wash your hands. Hurry up, I'm eager to eat the preserved egg!"
preserved egg?
Is it this bluish-black egg?
They even gave names to the rotten eggs?
Lin Xiaolan felt another wave of sadness.
Thinking back to how she had wasted Xiaoshu's snowflake candy ball, she felt even more guilty and ashamed. In just a few months, Xiaoshu's family had become so poor. She shouldn't have stepped on that candy ball.
“I never imagined that your family was in such dire straits that they would even eat rotten eggs and still enjoy them so much. Before, you used to make us white noodles and white rice. You are such a kind person.”
As Lin Xiaolan thought about these things, her eyes welled up with tears.
Su Yun'er, puzzled by Lin Xiaolan's change in mood, asked, "Xiaolan, why aren't you eating?"
As he spoke, he pushed a bowl of congee with preserved egg and lean pork in front of Xiao Lan.
A fragrance she had never smelled before wafted into her nostrils, and Lin Xiaolan looked at the unfamiliar bowl of porridge in front of her with curiosity.
Dark green egg cubes, pinkish-red meat, pale yellow ginger shreds, and green scallions—this unexpected combination is mixed with white rice porridge, the surface of which is topped with a thin layer of oil.
Lin Xiaolan scooped up a spoonful of porridge, and the strange aroma she had never smelled before made her somewhat tempted.
He blew on the hot porridge before putting the spoonful in his mouth.
Hmm!
It's so hot!
He hissed and blew hard to disperse the steam from the porridge, and only began to chew when the temperature in his mouth had dropped.
The rice grains have been cooked until they burst open, melting in your mouth with the slightest touch, releasing a wonderful aroma; while the dark green preserved egg cubes, with their runny yolks, are fully cooked, releasing a strange yet familiar egg yolk fragrance with a light bite.
Hmm? How peculiar. What strange, delicious thing is this?
After taking a bite of porridge, Lin Xiaolan deliberately scooped up a few diced preserved eggs from the bowl, admired them for a moment, and then carefully bit into one. This diced preserved egg contained both egg white and yolk. The egg white was now a translucent amber color, very chewy but not difficult to chew. She ate several more in a row, feeling that she was gradually falling in love with this bluish-black rascal.
The pungent smell of the preserved eggs I had just smelled was no longer there. Instead, the original aroma of the eggs had returned, along with a hint of saltiness, umami, and the meaty fragrance of shredded meat.
She scooped up another spoonful, which contained preserved egg, shredded pork, and chopped green onions. The porridge was no longer too hot to handle. Lin Xiaolan put the porridge directly into her mouth. The aroma of the various ingredients blended and intertwined, making Lin Xiaolan's mouth water.
Before she knew it, Lin Xiaolan had already eaten a whole bowl of porridge.
Even the porridge water on the inside of the bowl, which contained no solid food, was thoroughly cleaned by Lin Xiaolan with a spoon.
He looked up, still feeling a bit unsatisfied, and found that Su Yun'er and her family of three were all looking at him.
Lin Xiaolan felt a little embarrassed, but still licked her lips and asked, "Sir, is there any more porridge?"
Little Grass chuckled: "Lazy Brother, is this porridge really that delicious? You were so engrossed in eating it that you didn't even hear my brother calling you."
Lin Xiaolan scratched his head, realizing he had been so engrossed in eating that he had made a fool of himself.
"Little Tree, give Lazybones another bowl." Su Yun'er said with great satisfaction.
Judging from the way Lin Xiaolan ate the porridge just now, you can tell that he really likes preserved egg and lean pork porridge. As a chef, the diners' satisfaction is the greatest reward.
Xiao Shu served Lin Xiaolan porridge, but Lin Xiaolan's gaze fell on the plate of cold preserved eggs.
The preserved egg in the congee was smooth and had a meaty aroma, but this cold preserved egg salad...
Lin Xiaolan picked up a piece, brought it to her nose and smelled it. It had a slightly foul smell, but it also had the sourness of vinegar and the spiciness of minced ginger. Moreover, unlike the preserved egg in the porridge, this cold preserved egg had a bluish-black yolk that was not completely solidified. The yolk liquid was like paste, making it look a bit unappetizing.
"Lazy Brother, hurry up and eat! Try this preserved egg. My mom made it, it's so delicious. You've definitely never had it before!"
"What? You made that?" Lin Xiaolan asked in surprise.
"Yes, otherwise why would duck eggs be this color?" Little Grass said earnestly.
As she spoke, Xiaocao picked up a piece of preserved egg, placed it on her porridge spoon, and then used the tip of her chopsticks to add a pinch of ginger mixed with vinegar from the plate, covering the preserved egg with it, before popping it into her mouth in one bite.
"Mmm~ It smells so good!"
Xiao Cao chewed on a preserved egg, her face beaming with happiness.
Lin Xiaolan was also tempted after seeing this, so she followed Xiaocao's example, put the preserved egg on a spoon, added vinegar and minced ginger, and ate it in one bite!
Unheated and boiled preserved eggs have different tastes and textures. The egg white of cold preserved eggs is more bouncy, and the yolk has almost no chewiness. There may be a pungent smell when you first put it in your mouth, but it is quickly masked by the taste of vinegar and ginger, and replaced by a light egg fragrance. The more you chew, the more fragrant it becomes.
Just then, a new bowl of congee with preserved egg and lean pork was brought over. Lin Xiaolan quickly took another sip of the congee, and mmm! It tasted even better than before!
"Sir, these preserved eggs are delicious!"
Lin Xiaolan ate four bowls of porridge during the meal. Towards the end, Su Yun'er and Xiao Cao stopped her from eating anymore, saying that if she ate so much, she would feel uncomfortable if she overate.
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