Chapter 29 Big Plate Chicken
Xia Mingyue had done these things frequently in her previous life, and was very familiar with them. Now she was doing them with ease and with quick movements.
Soak the chopped chicken pieces in cold water several times to fully remove the blood foam.
There is no need to blanch the chicken pieces. Put the washed chicken pieces directly into the sugar-colored pan and stir-fry until the skin of the chicken pieces is golden brown and the chicken skin attached to the meat pieces is curled up. Add the green onions. Slices of ginger, whole garlic, star anise, bay leaves, Sichuan peppercorns, rice wine, soy sauce, boiling water...
To make it slightly spicy, Xia Mingyue only added a few washed dried chili peppers.
Bring to a boil over high heat and simmer over medium heat.
After simmering for a quarter of an hour and the aroma of the chicken in the pot has filled the entire yard, add the prepared potato cubes, yuba segments, and soaked fungus slices...
Wait The potatoes are soft and rotten, the soup is thick, and the large plate of chicken is full of flavor and is ready to be served.
After slaughtering two young roosters, the amount of meat in the pot was quite large, enough for everyone to have a meal. Xia Mingyue did not use a pot to hold the vegetables, but served one bowl per person. , eat together around the table.
The meat in everyone’s bowls is on point.
But after a while, he saw the bottom again.
And while eating, almost no one spoke, they were all immersed in the food, and everyone was devouring it.
But this is not because of eating poorly or not paying attention to table rules, but because this large plate of chicken is really delicious.
The amount of seasoning is moderate, which does not take away from the deliciousness of the chicken, but is rich in flavor.
The time and heat for stewing the chicken are just right. If the heat is too high, the meat will be thicker. If the heat is too low, the stew will not be flavorful enough. But now the meat tastes fresh and tender. After one bite, the meat is juicy. Overflowing and delicious.
The potatoes are soft and glutinous and delicious, and the fungus is crispy. In particular, the bean flavor of the yuba itself does not overwhelm the others. Instead, it absorbs the rich flavor of the whole large plate of chicken, making it taste more mellow.
The most important thing is that after eating a bowl of meat, Xia Mingyue cooked very wide and chewy noodles in the pot, stirred them evenly with the soup of the large plate of chicken, and then ate...
Simply delicious!
“With my sister’s skills, the large plate of chicken cooked by me is even more delicious than the chicken stewed at Yueran Restaurant.” Zhao Youcai praised him repeatedly after he was so full that he couldn’t eat anymore and had to put down his bowl and chopsticks.
He also burped completely when he spoke, as if to confirm that what he just said was not an exaggeration.
"Do you even need to tell me?" Mrs. Lu rolled her eyes at Zhao Youcai, "My brother and sister's craftsmanship is not better than that of Yueran Restaurant? In my opinion, there is no one in the entire Jinqiu County who is better than my brothers and sisters in craftsmanship!"
Mr. Lu has been tasting Xia Mingyue's cooking a lot these days. Whether it's something she has eaten before or something she has never tasted before, every taste refreshes her knowledge.
That is to say, she spoke a little more restrainedly. If she goes by her true thoughts, she estimates that there is no one in the world who is better at craftsmanship than Xia Mingyue.
“Sister-in-law, I’m very grateful.” Xia Mingyue pursed her lips and smiled.
When Zhao Dahu and Zhao Erhu saw this, their expressions suddenly became serious.
"Mom is telling the truth. Auntie is responsible. It's definitely not a reward."
"That's right." Zhao Erhu agreed, casually licking Wu Jin's big head, "Right Wu Jin."
< br>Suddenly being cued...
Wujin, who was showing off his dipping of wide noodles in broth, didn't even raise his head, "Woof!"
Although I don't quite understand what you are talking about. , but it feels like it needs some coordination.
Xia Mingyue was so amused that she couldn't help but laugh, and she and Lu cleaned up the dishes together.
Lu Qiyan and Zhao Youcai both hurried back. They were both a little tired from running all the way. After eating, they went back to rest.
"Brother Lu, please go inside and rest for a while." Xia Mingyue suggested.
Lu Qiyan hesitated.
There is only an earthen bed in the house. If he goes to sleep...
Lu Qiyan focused his attention on the two benches in the main room.
It’s okay to make do with it. Xia Mingyue added, "I haven't had time to make a new mattress, so I just spread some wheat straw and a layer of straw mat. It's quite soft."
New Mat?
Lu Qiyan didn't understand, so he simply walked into the back room to see what was going on.
When he saw a new earthen kang installed on the north wall of the house, he let out a breath and responded through the window of the back room, "Yeah."
Xia Mingyue feeding Wu Jin in the courtyard He stood up and raised his eyebrows slightly.
As for the new Tukang matter, Lu Qiyan didn't say much, and there seemed to be some sense of relief in his "hmm" just now?
It seems that Lu Qiyan really doesn’t want to be a couple with her.
But when he gave her the money, he was not ambiguous at all.
This guy is really naughty.
He was also thoughtful...
Perhaps he sensed that his master was unhappy, Wu Jin came over and pressed his head against Xia Mingyue's palm.
Xia Mingyue took advantage of the situation and rubbed Wu Jin's forehead.
During these days here, Wu Jin has eaten enough every day, and a lot of meat has grown on his forehead, which was originally a little tingling.
The feel gradually gets better!
I think in a while, Wu Jin will definitely be fat and healthy, and his fur will be shiny and smooth. Not only will he look more majestic, but he will also feel great when being stroked.
Xia Mingyue thought of this, smiled and urged, "Wu Jin eat more."
Seeing his master's face with a smile, Wu Jin felt relaxed.
When he heard the word "eat more" again, Wu Jin's head was instantly transferred from Xia Mingyue's palm to the earthen pot.
It may not be able to do other things, but eating this kind of thing is definitely not a problem!
Especially the food made by the owner is so delicious!
Wu Jin opened his mouth wide and officially started the excavator mode...
In the afternoon, Xia Mingyue was busy as usual, and Lu came to help as usual.
Both of them are quick with their hands and feet, and they started working earlier than usual today. By the time everything was ready, the sun was only slightly setting in the west.
After Mrs. Lu returned, Xia Mingyue picked up the broom and swept the yard.
Then I picked up the needle and thread.
Make a pillow.
The pillows of this era were either made of wood or porcelain, and occasionally made of bamboo, but most of them were tall and hard. Xia Mingyue was really not used to them, so she sewed them according to modern styles.
As for the material of the pillow core, one can be made of buckwheat husks and the other can be made of reed flowers.
The former can be used to prop up the head when sleeping, while the latter can be used to prop up the legs or waist.
Make the best use of everything.
Xia Mingyue was busy outside, and Lu Qiyan turned over in the room.
He was not sleepy, nor even tired from the so-called rush.
I came to rest in the house just because of Xia Mingyue's suggestion, which saved me from the embarrassment of being alone with Xia Mingyue.
And when he lay down, he was still thinking about whether Xia Mingyue would come to the house to rest later.
After such a long time, Xia Mingyue was still busy, as if she could not rest for a moment.
Do you really need to be so busy, or...
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