Chapter 19 19. Braised Pork Trotters
It snowed heavily for two days in a row and stopped in the early morning of the third day.
Cheng Xi pushed open the door with a shovel and stepped on it until his knees were submerged.
Oh haha!
This must be 30 centimeters, right?
The three of them, wearing thick cotton coats, started shoveling the snow. Half an hour later, they cleared the yard, and there were several little snowmen under the east wall.
When you walk out of the yard, you will see everything is white, and the entire Shenjia Village is covered in silver.
Not long after, the villagers gradually went out with their tools, and the sounds of chatter and slapstick mixed with the cries of poultry spread far into the distance.
"Is this snow really heavy? It didn't happen this early in previous years!"
"I really asked the clan leader to make it right. Is there really a snow disaster?"
"Then I have to buy some food quickly. I bought some black noodles a few days ago, and I can't eat it for the New Year!"
"Why are you panic? First go to Fucheng and ask about the price of food."
After the first heavy snow, the villagers became somewhat cautious because of the reminder from their sixth uncle.
The snow on the dirt road leading to Fucheng gradually melted, leaving puddles of small quagmire. Many people went to Fucheng.
Destination, grain store.
In the small courtyard of the Shen family, three people were observing carefully around several wooden troughs.
“Sister-in-law, the spinach you planted has sprouted!”
Cheng Xi asked Uncle Shuanzi to make several shallow rectangular wooden troughs for growing vegetables in winter. .
That day, she laid a thick layer of soil under the wooden trough, briefly germinated and soaked the seeds, and then spread them on top. In addition to spinach seeds, there are also lettuce, garlic, and leeks.
“It’s warm in the house. If you keep this temperature, it will grow quickly.”
"Then we can also eat vegetables in winter?"
"Of course."
Cheng Xi looks calm on the surface, but he is actually quite happy in his heart.
In ancient times, it was difficult for even the royal palace to eat fresh vegetables, but she did it!
Tianxiu!
"Little Qiqi, is there anything you want to eat?"
"Hmm, braised pork?"
"It's too boring, let's change it."
"Sweet and sour pork ribs?" ”
“I just had it yesterday, I’ll try another one.”
"Salt-baked chicken?"
"The chicken is too small, no matter how long it grows."
Shen Xingqi was confused, "How about you tell me, sister-in-law?"
There are still things at home. Is there anything else? Is it possible that I won’t eat meat today?
No, my sister-in-law loves to eat meat. Ever since she moved to the village, she has eaten meat every day. In just a few days, she has gained weight.
Cheng Xi grinned and said what was in her heart:
"Eat pig's trotters."
Why did this simple child not say it to her heart after choosing it for a long time? She still needs to be nudged. !
Just do it, Cheng Xi went to the cellar to get four pig's trotters and marinate them.
Add a meal!
Shen Xingqi, who stayed where he was, said: "."
I understand a little but don't understand a little, so I'm very confused.
"Brother, it's hard to guess what my sister-in-law is thinking."
She glanced at her brother with pity like a little adult, "Thank you for your hard work."
Shen Xing Luo: "."
What should I do if my sister becomes more and more stupid as her wife takes her?
In the kitchen, Cheng Xi was extremely busy.
Blanch the pig's trotters, add onion, ginger and garlic to remove the fishy smell, take it out and set aside.
Immediately put the lard and rock sugar in the pot and stir-fry until the sugar color becomes brown. Then put the chopped pig's trotters into small pieces and stir-fry. A fragrance wafts out.
After adding the aniseed ingredients and stir-frying for a while, Cheng Xi added a spoonful of sorghum wine, and then added soy sauce for coloring while the two of them couldn't see it.
Add water, cover the pot, wait until the fire comes to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.
The Shen Family Courtyard is at the foot of the mountain and the terrain is higher than other places. From the window, you can have an unobstructed view of the distant peaks.
The heavy white snow covered the original mountains, and the vast mountain forests were completely white, with only occasional patches of dark green pine trees emerging. The bird flew over the branches, splashing the snowflakes on the tree and falling, and the still scene changed in seconds.
“This picture can be used as a computer screensaver.”
Cheng Xi felt a little regretful, but then he became happy again when he remembered something, and ran into the room while the pig's trotters were boiling over a low fire.
"Shen Xingluo, Shen Xingluo!"
The male host inside the door was startled. He looked up and saw a cheerful figure rushing in.
“What is the origin of Shennong Mountain?”
“Yes.”
He closed the ancient book in his hand and said, "Shennong Mountain is famous for the rare medicinal herbs that are spread all over the mountain, which is also the origin of the name."
"But I don't see many people entering the mountain."
"The terrain of Shennong Mountain is steep. People who enter the mountain cherish their own medicine more than precious medicinal materials." My own life."
"Well, the foot of the mountain is quite gentle."
"The hill near the village is indeed very gentle, but this is just the tip of the iceberg of Shennong Mountain. Even the hunters in the village dare not go there easily.”
Shen Xingluo's heart moved, and he instantly guessed what she was thinking, "You want to go into the mountains?"
"That's the plan."
Cheng Xi sat up straight, "You also know that I can She has some martial arts skills and strong strength, so she wanted to go into the mountains to try her luck."
In fact, she went there for the precious medicinal herbs.
There is now an extra fan-shaped area with a radius of 30 meters in the space, which is due to the placement of living creatures. So what if we put more?
Cheng Xi feels that there is a high probability that it will be upgraded again.
As everyone knows, Shen Xingluo, who is sitting opposite her at this time, also has the idea of entering the mountain.
There are already two thousand kilograms of game from the orc plane in the system storage compartment. Although it is kept fresh, it cannot be left uneaten forever. It has to find a suitable reason to take it out.
After much thought, hunting game in the mountains is currently the most reasonable source.
“Find some time, I’ll go with you.”
"You?"
Cheng Xi questioned.
Shen Xingluo raised his eyebrows, "I am not as good as you in martial arts, but I have read several medical books and know a lot of herbal medicines."
The implication is that even if precious herbal medicines are placed in front of you, I estimate that you Also treat it as grass and step on it.
Cheng Xi choked. Among the various grass families, she really only knew edible vegetables.
In the past, even when I went camping with my friends, I always prepared enough food and was not familiar with wild creatures at all.
You win this round.
"Let's go together then."
The pig's trotters in the kitchen have been stewed for a full hour, and a rich aroma is released after opening the lid of the pot.
Thanks to the fact that the neighbors around the courtyard are far away, otherwise it would definitely cause envy and jealousy among several families.
Cheng Xi added two pieces of wood to the stove and set the fire to absorb the juice.
Braised pork trotters out of the pot.
“It’s time to eat.”
Because there is an iron stove in the living room, the temperature is maintained at around 26 degrees. Even if the thick snow outside drops a few degrees due to melting, it will not affect them.
The pig's trotters cut into equal pieces are arranged neatly on a white plate, with a thick layer of soup poured on them. The pig's trotters skin is elastic and rich in color, with a faint hint of bright color. .
"Eh? It looks even better than braised pork?"
Shen Xingqi smelled the fragrance on the tip of her nose, and her sense of anticipation instantly filled her.
“Not only does it look better than braised pork, it also tastes better.”
“It doesn’t look like there’s much meat, could it be that it’s actually the same as pork ribs?”
“Taste it You won’t know until you try it.”
Cheng Xi took a piece of it and put it into a small bowl. The soup melted into the white rice, making people's appetites whet their appetite just by looking at it.
Shen Xingqi also took a piece and put a bite of the elastic tendons into her mouth. The flavor was rich and palatable, fat but not greasy.
Yummy!
With just one bite, pig's trotters replaced the place of braised pork in her heart, ranking NO.1!
(End of this chapter)