Border Cook

But having said that, this suggestion is not bad.

After buying the duck eggs, he asked Madam Xia and Madam Jiang to help pickle them, and he would be needed to get the salted duck eggs when the time came.

When you take the salted duck eggs, there is also a reason to send something else.

Wu Xiong thought about it and wrapped the small basket of duck eggs into a round shape.

Looking at Wu Xiong who was grinning at this moment, the younger brother who was just scolded, "..."

It's hard to be a little brother these days!
The two of them soon arrived at Xia Mingyue's home.

Coincidentally, Jiang Zhuguo was out to help Xia Mingyue buy some seasonings and was not at home.

It was the same when Xia Mingyue was there. Wu Xiong simply moved all the things on the cart to the small warehouse in the west.

Xia Mingyue was also shocked by the fact that Wu Xiong sent so many things, "This is really too much..."

"Save it for later." Wu Xiong whispered to Xia Mingyue, "And Madam Jiang, please remind her to eat more often."

I see. Most of this stuff is for Jiang Zhuguo.

Xia Mingyue nodded repeatedly and raised her eyebrows, "Did Tian take the money yesterday and send it to Jiang Yihe?"

So Wu Xiong felt sad for Jiang Zhuguo and bought so many things specially.

"Looks like they're heading to town, most likely." Wu Xiong nodded, "I was thinking, if this isn't going to work, don't tell Madam Jiang."

In fact, Jiang Zhuguo had probably already guessed it roughly and knew it clearly.

It's just a layer of window paper. It doesn't matter whether it's broken or not.

"Yes." Xia Mingyue nodded again, "I understand."

After saying that, he began to neatly pack up the things that Wu Xiong had sent.

After everything was packed up, Xia Mingyue brought out a jar of pickled mustard greens that she had made a few days ago and gave it to Wu Xiong. "The freshly pickled mustard greens are crisp and refreshing. They are best eaten with rice or porridge. Take it back and let Aunt Han have some."

"Thank you, Madam Xia." Wu Xiong smiled so hard that his eyebrows were invisible. "Mother Xia's pickled beans were delicious and she talked about them several times. Now that we have shredded mustard greens, I guess she will be happy for several days."

"Then I'll send these salted duck eggs to you after I pickle them," Xia Mingyue said with a smile.

"No, no, I'll come get it when the time comes." Wu Xiong took the opportunity to say, "Madam Xia is very busy every day, so just let me run errands for this kind of small matter. If I run more times, it will also be good for Madam Xia's family business."

Even though Xia Mingyue did her work openly and generously, and had earned an excellent reputation for taking care of widows and people in need at home, there were always those confused red-eyed rabbits who kept staring at Xia Mingyue and her business all day long.

Wu Xiong felt that he could take this opportunity to give them a warning and a warning.

Xia Mingyue felt that what Wu Xiong said made some sense, so she agreed, "That's fine, but it will be more difficult for Brother Wu."

"Madam Xia, you are being polite. I am also making a profit. I won't get up early for nothing." Wu Xiong said with a smile, "Madam Xia, if you really feel bad about it, just call me to get it when you have something delicious to eat."

In this way, he would have a reason to come more often, and the food he brought back could also make his mother at home happy.

Best of both worlds!

"Okay." Xia Mingyue agreed readily.

She didn't dare to talk about other benefits, but when it came to food, she had enough of it!

After seeing Wu Xiong and the other man off, Xia Mingyue looked at those things and broke them down again.

The duck eggs were to be kept for pickling, and most of the fruits were moved to Jiang Zhuguo's room. Xia Mingyue began to process the chestnuts and spareribs, preparing them for lunch. She peeled and cleaned the chestnuts, and chopped the spareribs and soaked them in water to remove the blood.

Xia Mingyue was busy, and Jiang Zhuguo returned home.

"Zhuguo, come and help me add some fire to the stove." Xia Mingyue called.

Jiang Zhuguo put down what he was holding and hurried over to help add firewood to the stove. "Sister Xia, what delicious food are you going to make today?"

"Wu Xiong just came and delivered a lot of things, so I thought of making some stewed rice." Xia Mingyue answered while scooping a large spoonful of oil into the pot.

Wu Xiong has been here.

Jiang Zhuguo pursed her lips.

That means Wu Xiong has been to Jiangjia Village.

But now, Sister Xia said nothing about this matter.

This only means that Tian finally chose to send the silver to Jiang Yihe...

Whatever, it's just fate. You have to bear the consequences of your own actions.

Jiang Zhuguo lowered his eyes, and when he raised them again, all his sorrow had been hidden away. He just smiled at Xia Mingyue and said, "Then we will have a delicious lunch."

Xia Mingyue smiled and continued to work.

Fry the ribs in an oil pan to remove excess fat. When the surface of the ribs turns slightly yellow and the meat shrinks, add seasonings such as rice wine, soy sauce, sugar, pepper, cinnamon, Sichuan pepper, cloves, tangerine peel, star anise, and fennel, and then add boiling water and bring to a boil.

After simmering on low heat for half an hour, mix with the halved chestnuts, diced carrots and diced mushrooms and the washed white rice and begin soaking and stewing.

After simmering for one-third of an hour, the lid of the steamer was opened to cook the fragrant chestnut pork ribs stewed with rice.

A fragrant and rich smell floated out along with the steam, causing Jiang Zhuguo, who was helping to light the fire, to sniff hard, "This stewed rice smells really good."

"Since it smells good, eat more." Xia Mingyue scooped a large bowl of fruit for Jiang Zhuguo.

"We have to eat more." Mrs. Lu helped prepare two pickles and salads to go with the stewed rice, and joked, "Otherwise, it would be a waste of others' kindness."

The words were a little vague, and those who understood could hear them clearly, but Jiang Zhuguo didn't quite understand. She thought that Mrs. Lu was talking about her and Xia Mingyue, so she said "hmm" heavily, took the big bowl handed to her by Xia Mingyue, and brought it to the dining table.

The food was ready and everyone started eating.

The ribs are fat and lean in perfect proportions and are very tender. They are stewed long enough to become soft and boneless, and are not greasy and very delicious.

The chestnut powder is sweet and full of fragrance. When eaten with spareribs, it is occasionally added with the fragrance of mushrooms and the slight sweetness of carrots. The taste is rich and progressive.

The most important thing is the rice, which has absorbed the broth, the aroma of chestnuts and the flavors of various vegetables. When you eat it, your mouth is full of fragrance, and you feel extremely satisfied after taking a bite.

Xia Mingyue felt that she could eat two bowls of this pork ribs and chestnut rice.

Jiang Zhuguo was in the growth stage at that time, and after being busy all morning, his appetite was great. He returned the bowl and ate a large bowl and half a bowl.

Then, there are the crispy and sweet apples cut into small pieces. Each person has two pieces, which are sweet and refreshing.

In the afternoon, Xia Mingyue began to pickle salted duck eggs.

Boil peppercorns, cinnamon, bay leaves, fennel, star anise, cassia and salt into water, let it cool completely, pour in white vinegar, and then pour the mixed salt and vinegar water into the jar containing the washed duck eggs, cover it with a lid and seal it with yellow mud.

Next, all you need to do is wait quietly, and wait for time to make the delicious food. (End of this chapter)