Chapter Forty-Nine: A Delicious Boiled Pot Meal
Mu Zhen and He Laosan's main purpose when they came this morning was to talk about it. Send them some more food. By the way, bring the medicine that Dr. Xu prescribed to their mother.
Freshly hit the stove for one night. It's almost done. Here's a custom that is. Freshly hit the stove to boil. In this way, the stove master will bless the family to eat and drink. Good health.
The so-called boiling pot. It is after the pot of the new rack is washed. Use a piece of lard along the four turns of the pan. Wait until the whole pan is evenly oiled. Let the fire burn for a while. Then stir-fry the vegetables in the pan.
In fact, for the statement that let the stove master bless it. Mu Zhen didn't believe it very much. But the first time to use an iron pot. Heat the pan with lard. It can avoid the iron pot from rusting frequently.
General open fire rice. Be hearty. Because the Qi family still has two pairs of Chinese medicine to boil. So Mu Zhen took the initiative to take over the cooking work. Zhao Baozhu went to decoction.
Nothing right now. He Laosan sat down and helped Mu Zhen light the fire. Xiao Baozi spends most of his time in the big yard. I rarely run up the hill here. So he came. I'm full of curiosity about my surroundings. Take a look here. Take a look there.
So the kid was obedient. In addition to Zhao Baozhu watching outside. Mu Zhen told him to be careful. It's up to him.
Maybe it's because I received less love when I was a child. This child is particularly attached to himself and He Laosan. The average child likes to run all over the yard all day long. He was either sticking to himself or following He Laosan all day long.
The sex of a boy. It's better to be independent. So Mu Zhen now often encourages him to do something alone.
The last time I bought pork offal. There is only one heart and lung left. Smoked for so long. It's already ready to eat. So Mu Zhen picked it up this morning.
Besides, Zhao Mingzhe's mother and son are now tied to them. Some bad habits. Always make them change slowly.
They are not in good health. Eat some animal livers. It also has benefits for the body.
Mu Zhen took one out and cut it. I thought it was going to be a good explanation. They will accept it. Unexpectedly, Zhao Mingzhe asked: "Zhen Niang. What is this? I haven't seen it."
When Mu Zhen replied. pig heart and lungs". He said nothing but "oh". I didn't react any further.
Even Qi's. I just looked at what Mu Zhen was doing. No comments.
They don't ask. And so as not to bother yourself with more words. Mu Zhen didn't think about it. Seriously busy with the work at hand.
The best way to eat pig heart and lungs. Cooking soup with mung beans, of course.
The heart and lungs of pigs have the effect of calming and tonifying the heart. It can be used as an adjunct to treat symptoms such as palpitations, forgetfulness, and insomnia caused by insufficient qi and blood. It can also be used as an adjuvant treatment for people who have been ill and weakened for a long time.
The reason why Qi's body is poor. It's a long-term illness without medical treatment. Drag it like this. The heart and lungs are also good for her body. This is also the reason why Mu Zhen chose to take it and eat it.
If only Old Man Xu knew. Eat it yourself and don't leave it for him. I don't know how to mix it again.
And mung beans are high in protein. There are also a variety of vitamins, calcium, phosphorus and other inorganic salts. There are "the best in the food. The Valley of the World".
The most commonly known effect of mung bean is, of course, to clear the heat and invigorate qi, quench thirst and diuretic. Not only can it replenish water. It can also supplement inorganic salts.
It's getting hotter. Every time He Laosan came back from the ground, he was sweating. So every time Mu Zhen buys food. Will buy some mung beans back.
The preparation of heart-lung mung bean soup is still relatively simple. First of all, do not cut the cardiopulmonary roller into a length of about five centimeters. Flakes about one centimeter wide. Then bring the water in the pot to a boil and lower the heart and lungs. Wait for the heart and lungs to be boiled and the hands can be pinched. Add the mung beans to the pot again. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
Because when the heart and lungs are smoked. Mu Zhen has already marinated it with condiments. So this time you only need to put like three or four peppers. A pinch of peppercorns. Two or three slices of dried ginger will do.
If there is an orange peel. You can also put a little bit of it. It's just that Mu Zhen looked around at home. None were found. When the pot is finally raised. Add salt to taste and chopped green onions. It's time to get out of the pot.
Because it takes a little longer to boil this heart-lung soup. So after Mu Zhen added the soup to the pot. Before I started washing and chopping vegetables.
He Laosan also saw Mu Zhen make this soup for the first time. From Mu Zhen began to prepare. The two eyes never left Mu Zhen's body.
Qi had never eaten this soup before. But it's not ripe yet. I asked about the aroma of the soup. I couldn't help but ask curiously, "Madam. I haven't heard of pork offal that can be eaten before. Didn't expect it to be in your hands. These things are not only edible. It's not ripe yet. I owe the old woman, and I'm going to flow out."
Although Mu Zhen rejected Qi's hopes. But Qi is a person who knows what is right and what is wrong. Also sort out people's feelings.
Not to mention that his deed of sale is still in the hands of others. Let's just say that Mu Zhen and his wife have helped him so much. She should also be kind to others.
So. In addition to the change in title. Qi's enthusiasm for Mu Zhen has not decreased. So. This is also the reason why Mu Zhen contracted to cook.
Listen to what Qi said. Mu Zhen smiled: "Qi Niang will laugh. It's all uncooked. Where do you smell the fragrance? If you like to eat. Eat a few more bowls later. This is meant to be cooked for you. It's good for your body."
Mu Zhen's words. The funny Qi laughed.
When Zhao Baozhu led the little bun in. I heard Qi's laughter. asked, "Qi Niang. What's the good thing about that?"
It's been a long time since the Qi clan laughed so heartily. I'm not afraid of losing my sense of proportion in front of juniors. "This morning. You're all stained with the light of the old woman. I just ate something so delicious."
Xiao Baozi's mouth is now raised by Mu Zhen. As long as it's something Mu Zhen does. He could tell the difference just by smelling it.
Just this soup cooked in a pot. He never seemed to smell it. He is a gluttonous worm. Keep humming and let the mother feed him a mouthful to taste.
That little gluttony. made Mu Zhen speechless. But the soup was not cooked. and you can't give him something to drink. In the end, it was under He Laosan's reprimand. I stared at the pot with my eyes blank. Stopped a bit.
Yesterday when I was at Dr. Xu's house. Zhao Baozhu has already seen Mu Zhen's cooking skills. Just something very simple. in her hands. It becomes very flavorful. Didn't expect. Today's soup is even more remarkable.
It's not cooked yet. The room is filled with the smell of cured meat and the smell of smoke. There is also the fragrance of mung beans mixed in it. I can't help but move my index finger.
"Madame. Your cooking skills are amazing. Can you teach me?" Zhao Baozhu's title. It has always been with Qi and Zhao Mingzhe.
"Okay. It's not that difficult. If you see too much, you'll be able to do it." It's not a secret ingredient either. She is willing to learn. Muzhenjiao can also be.
Talking. Zhao Baozhu came to give Mu Zhen a hand.
The aroma of the soup is getting stronger and stronger. Mu Zhen opened the pot and took a look. The mung beans are almost all cooked.
Scoop the uncooked soup into a basin and hold it. Then start stir-frying in the pan.
This time. It's really a time when it's not going to be picked up. What kind of dish to eat. Not really. Mu Zhen was thinking about it in her head. I have time to go up the mountain with He Laosan. See if there's anything you can store as dried vegetables.
Stir-fry a spicy and sour shredded potato. Stir-fry a tsubaki sprout stir-fried bacon. Then I spread out a few more round cakes.
The last time I spread the round cakes. The gray face is full of worms. It's pitch black again. This time, the gray noodles were bought by Mu Zhentuo Jinshan in the town. The color is good. There is also some strength. Crack an egg. Add a little chopped green onion and put together. It's very strong to eat. The chewiness is also good. If you don't have meat to eat. It can also be eaten as meat.
Eat dough cakes. How can you not roll vegetables? Although at this time the vegetables planted in the field did not grow. But there are a lot of wild plants on the slopes.
In front of the cave is a field of crops. Mu Zhen took He Laosan to the field for a turn. Found quite a few mothers-in-law. The scientific name of Po Po Ding is Dandelion.
Dandelion is a plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. Although it is a wild vegetable. But the value and efficacy should not be underestimated. It has very good effects on diuresis. Rich in carotene and minerals. It has an improvement effect on indigestion and constipation.
The leaves also improve eczema and soothe dermatitis. Blood purifying effect for joint discomfort. After dandelion flowering. After the flowers are decoctioned, freckles can be removed.
The taste is somewhat bitter. It also has the ability to clear heat and detoxify. The effect of reducing swelling and dissipating knots and promoting lactation.
When Mu Zhen brought He Laosan to dig this dish. He Laosan just said: "Isn't this pigweed. How can people still eat?"
So Mu Zhen said such a long list of words. The success of the blockage made He Laosan speechless.
Its medicinal value though hit. But for Mu Zhen. Its edibility. is the main reason for attracting Mu Zhen.
Dandelion is eaten raw, cold, or stuffed. It's all very tasty. Thinking about it for the burrito. Mu Zhen still chose the cold salad.
The dandelions of these two days have only grown for a long time. Tender and yoyo. The husband and wife dug up a big box after a while.
In fact, it is better to use a small shovel to dig wild vegetables. Just don't have this tool. Mu Zhen is holding a scimitar. He Laosan sharpened a stick and poked it. So there is more mud in the dish.
The preparation of cold dandelion is relatively simple. Cook the washed dandelions in boiling water for a minute. Then drain it out with a grate. Rinse it with cold water. Put it in a basket to control the water.
Then use cayenne peppers. Pepper. Ginger. Scallions. Garlic. Heat the oil and stir-fry until fragrant. Mix the seasoned ingredients with the mother-in-law who controls the dry water. Finish with vinegar and salt. It's not ready to eat.
But. If only in a previous life. Mu Zhen did it more elaborately than that. At least there are seasonings, sesame oil or something you can put in.
It's just that the conditions don't allow it. There's something like this. She was also satisfied.
When Mu Zhen mixes cold dishes. Zhao Baozhu had already poured the boiled soup into the pot. Mix the cold dishes well. The soup is almost ready to boil.
He Laosan and Xiao Baozi drank this soup for the first time. They hadn't tasted it before. After drinking two bowls per person. I started to move the other dishes on the table.
Mother-in-law Ding is even if he has passed the water. It's still a little bitter. So the small buns don't eat much. So he drank two bowls of soup. It's almost full, too.
In the past, when Mu Zhen made dough cakes and ate them. It's all rolled hot dishes. That's when I rolled it up and ate it with cold vegetables. Although the taste is a little bitter. But it was quite popular with a few adults.
He Laosan looked at Mu Zhen and just tasted this cold dish. I don't move my chopsticks anymore. Curiously asked, "Didn't Zhenzhen say that there are so many benefits of this dish. Why don't you eat it?"
Someone found out. Mu Zhen had to say embarrassedly: "I don't like to eat bitter dishes either." Just like she didn't like to eat bitter melons in her previous life.
This is the same preference as Yiqing. Amused everyone.
In a word. This open-pot meal. Everyone had a great time eating.