Jinghua little cook

The mist is pleasant.

There was silence in the patio.

Lu Xiling got up early in the morning, and tiptoed to the kitchen wearing a green gauze shirt.

With things in her heart, she couldn't sleep well all night.

If it wasn't for the dim moonlight and the dim lights last night, she really wanted to rush to work all night, for fear that the lotus pods would not be fresh after being left for a long time.

The fish meat was cut into mud, and the ingredients were prepared for later use. Lu Xiling squatted on the ground and started thinking about two buckets of lotus plants—one for kindergarten and one for grown-ups.

The so-called lotus pod fish bun is actually cut off the tail of the lotus pod, hollowed out the lotus seeds, stuffed with minced fish and steamed in a pot.

It sounds very simple, but it is not difficult to practice, so Lu Xiling believes that the reason why this dish can add a touch of color to the ancient recipes is inseparable from the chef's whimsy when designing the dish.

This shows how important creativity is.

Thinking up to this point, Lu Xiling didn't hesitate anymore, and simply used both kinds of lotus pods to make a "Wind Lotus Lift" that can be seen from a distance and played with obscenely.

The tender lotus pods that have not bloomed are carefully cut off, and the small lotus seeds are gently pushed out with bamboo sticks. When the mature lotus pods are cleaned, you can boldly use scissors and bamboo chopsticks.

Just as Lu Xiling finished handling the lotus seeds, the lock at the door of the store made a crisp sound of "click".

It was Liang Chen who came.

Lu Xiling was quite surprised.

Ever since Liang Chen and Dou Sprout were able to take charge of their respective positions, she seldom got up early, almost when she clocked in at Chen Shi and finished accumulating points, she came back to sleep again.

Therefore, she didn't know that Liang Chen came so early every day.

The young man who buried one foot in the back kitchen was also quite surprised, his feet went forward and backward, and he didn't move any more.

"Sister A Ling? You are..."

Shaking the lotus pod in his hand, Lu Xiling smiled, and the answer was self-evident.

Then he gave Liang Chen a look, which meant to ask him why he came so early.

Liang Chen faltered, his face flushed red: "I want to come here early to practice sword skills. There is no one else but me who is familiar with sword skills."

Lu Xiling suddenly realized.

No wonder, when diners eat yu sang recently, they think that she has resumed her old business. She doesn't know why, but she just thinks that the guests are used to eating. It turns out that the young man's skills are getting more and more mature.

Those who work hard should not be ridiculed.

Lu Xiling didn't bother him either, the two of them each had a stove, each studying their own.

Meatballs the size of lotus seeds came out, and Lu Xiling stuffed them into the lotus pods one by one, and then filled the remaining meatballs into the lotus pods.

Driven by curiosity, Liang Chen kept moving, but couldn't help looking behind him.

Sister A Ling cooks mostly kung fu dishes, and she often cooks eye-catching dishes without making a sound.

It is the same at this time.

Liang Chen only took one look, and he didn't want to carve carrots and cauliflower anymore.

This is not a dish, it is simply a work of art!

The plate is not a plate, but a plum-dyed blue-glazed ceramic lotus pot, and the soup is not soup, but a fabric soft sculpture full of holes.

Looking inside carefully, it seems that there is sand and soil under the cloth mat.

Liang Chen said in a daze: "That's right, so that we can support the lotus flowers and leaves above."

The lotus and lotus leaves were also picked last night. They were originally placed in a vase and waited to bloom. Unexpectedly, the lotus was requisitioned before the bean sprouts got up to water.

"Aren't these flowers? Vegetables? Where are the vegetables?"

Bean Sprout rubbed his eyes vigorously, but he still only saw flower buds, but no food. His eyes looked at Liang Chen in a daze.

This time Liang Chen didn't know either.

It was only after Lu Xiling came back that the mystery was revealed: "Isn't it all in the pot?"

The eyes of the two of them fell on the steamer, one tall and one short, and followed Lu Xiling's movement of lifting the steamer lid.

A scent of flowers came out.

It has one part floral fragrance, two parts lotus root fragrance, and three parts fresh fragrance.

Bean sprouts couldn't help but narrowed her eyes. She wasn't sleepy, but drunk.

Like her, Mr. Qiu from Orchid Garden was also drunk.

Mr. Shanfang was very careful all the way, carefully and carefully, and transported the item back unscathed.

After holding them in the cool pavilion, the two stood side by side and watched closely, greatly shocked.

"Is this something that can be produced with decades of craftsmanship?" Director Qiu tilted his head: "How old is she?"

Mr. Pan Fang stayed in the back kitchen at any rate, and said: "The little lady is ingenious, it is not difficult to make this thing, but the difficulty is that she has such ingenuity and ingenuity, which is comparable to that of an ordinary cook."

Chief Qiu nodded.

His gaze returned to the dish itself.

The picture is so beautiful, it is like a small landscape on the dining table, a condensed version of the lotus pond in his backyard.

No.

It should be said that this dish is far more refined and cozy than the backyard.

The lotus, lotus leaves, lotus pods, and lotus stems were all picked by them in their own lotus pond last night.

Nothing wasted, all was used.

Mr. Qiu straightened his back, stroked his chin and said, "It seems that there are still lotus seeds left that are not useful? It shouldn't be..."

With Lu Xiling's ability, she wouldn't just keep the lotus seeds that are the most suitable ingredients.

Mr. Shanfang smiled slightly, showing a "you guessed it" expression.

Chief Qiu thought and thought, leaned forward and looked around. Suddenly, his eyes were attracted by the dewdrops on the lotus leaves.

As far as he could see, the dewdrops were still steaming, and when they sprayed on the tip of his nose, they penetrated into his nostrils together with the umami taste.

Director Qiu stared, pointed at "Feng Heju" and said, "This dew is clear soup made from lotus seeds!"

"Not only lotus seeds, but also chrysanthemums and water chestnuts." Mr. Shanfang swallowed his saliva and said, "How? To eat or not to eat?"

Chief Qiu glanced at it.

Of course it is to eat.

But wouldn't it be a waste to eat such an uncommon dish by myself?

Turning around and walking to the table, with a swipe of the pen, the invitation was completed in one go, and the servants sent it out quickly after putting the seal on it.

Not long after, Lanyuan Bian put up a sign saying it was closed today.

On the other side, Yueling Restaurant was also surprisingly synchronized.

Seeing her son coming back so early, Aunt Li was both happy and surprised: "Why did you come back so early? Is business not good today?"

Liang Chen shook his head, the restaurant's business was very good, and it was getting better and better, but today there was a distinguished guest, Lu Xiling sent him away, and gave Douya a holiday, and let the little girl go out for a stroll.

"What distinguished guest?" Aunt Li wondered, presumably the cooks have gone home, so they must not be diners, could it be Lu Xiling's relatives?
"Neither of them, it seems that the wife of the servant of the household department came here specifically to find Sister A Ling."

On the bamboo chair in the backyard, Mrs. Song was drinking tea while looking after the busy lady in the kitchen with a smile.

"Hezhen, don't be too busy, I will be fine if I eat this bowl of jasmine milk green."

The combination of jasmine with milk and green tea is better than the Yulu tea bestowed by the imperial court. Mrs. Song liked it very much, sip after sip.

There are not many summer trees in the garden, and the vegetation is not flourishing, but there is satisfaction everywhere, especially the dried fruits and bacon hanging on the beams, which are full of fireworks.

Although the house is small, the children enjoyed it quite a lot.

Mrs. Song looked around and nodded repeatedly. Her family's Xiao Hezhen managed the business well, even her own yard was managed so well.

"Auntie is still as young and beautiful as before, so people can recognize her at a glance."

Madam Song smiled.

"Hezhen's mouth is also the same as before, as if it has been smeared with honey."

But his appearance has changed, his stature has grown a lot taller, and his temper seems to have restrained a lot.

After all, he is a sensible child, and when he sees his elders, he will always report good news but not bad news.

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The last three nights will be later in the evening. I wish everyone a happy Dragon Boat Festival.