Chapter 21 Chrysanthemum Crisp
Chen Qiaoqiao was strange, "What's the matter with the words of the people, you just have to please the young grandmother!" ”
"Madame! You don't know anything, if people don't like me, my grandmother can't help me! Let's just say this firewood, no one has bought it for me these days, no one has mentioned this dish to me, and I have to do it myself, and no one buys oil, salt, sauce and vinegar, and people say that it is difficult for a good woman to cook without rice, and I can't do so many things alone! ”
Chen Qiaoqiao only then knew that the servants were also fighting openly and secretly, it seemed that it was not easy to do anything, I watched Downton Abbey before, and I always felt that the battle between the servants was a bit exaggerated, but now it seems that everything is true.
Looking at the tearful appearance of the Wu Erjia, Chen Qiaoqiao couldn't help but feel compassion, "Forget it!" Do I want to do anything in the future, you can do it too, it's okay, but the snack I want to make today is a return gift for Lord Wang Duo, you still need to help with this fire! ”
Wu Erjia immediately burst into tears and laughed, and nodded hurriedly, "As long as Madam doesn't kick me out of the kitchen!" "This kitchen is the kitchen's little world, and she can only feel at ease when she stays inside, and people outside can only be convinced when they see her in the kitchen.
When it comes to making dim sum, Chen Qiaoqiao glanced at the ingredients in the kitchen, and made a decision on the spot to make chrysanthemum cakes! Originally, she was going to make some simple small pastries, but just now this Hu Feng completely angered her, since she couldn't do anything to her, Chen Qiaoqiao took out her favorite white chrysanthemum!
After a day and a night, those white chrysanthemums bloomed a lot again, "Think left and right, you are the same as yesterday, go pick some chrysanthemums and come back, and my mother will make chrysanthemum cakes for you to eat!" Si Zuo and Si You were already hungry, and when they heard Chen Qiaoqiao say this, they nodded hurriedly.
The Wu Erjia was very curious, "Madam, what is the chrysanthemum cake?" "She's just good at making hot dishes, not proficient in pastries, and only knows how to make steamed buns, buns, dumplings and so on.
"Look at it, you should go to Mrs. Ben to steal the teacher! You start the fire in the fireplace! "In ancient times, there was no oven, but there was a fire, and the food made was even more delicious.
Speaking of this chrysanthemum crisp, Chen Qiaoqiao is quite proud, this chrysanthemum crisp is a very exquisite pastry, the shape is like a chrysanthemum, modern people are using bean paste sauce to make a filling, but she is ready to use real chrysanthemums, it will be delicious!
She first mixed the lard and noodles to make an oily skin, then added sugar, kneaded into a ball, and let it stand for 15 minutes, at this time, the chrysanthemums of Sizuo and Siyou had arrived, Chen Qiaoqiao hurriedly cleaned the chrysanthemums, and then kneaded the chrysanthemums, put them in the pot, add brown sugar to boil, and with a faint fragrance, the chrysanthemum sauce was ready.
When all the ingredients are ready, Chen Qiaoqiao began to make the exquisite chrysanthemum crisp, first flatten the oil skin and then roll out the small dough with a rolling pin, then roll up the dough from top to bottom to roll out the dough into a circle, wrap the chrysanthemum filling to flatten the dough, cut it with scissors, twist each petal over, use egg yolk in the heart of the flower, and then bake it in the fireplace, after about 20 minutes on the fire, then continue to heat for 5-8 minutes until the surface is slightly colored.
At this time, the whole kitchen is filled with a rich fragrance, mixed with the fragrance of flour, chrysanthemum, egg yolk, layer upon layer, wonderful. Si Zuo and Si Right's harazi are about to flow out. Even Wu Er's family kept swallowing saliva! To be honest, even Chen Qiaoqiao is hungry, and of course she is full of pride.
Waiting for Chen Qiaoqiao to take out the chrysanthemum crisp from the fireplace, while it was still hot, she hurriedly took a few and put them in the bowl, "Si Zuo Si Right, this is for you, Wu Er's family, you also get one to taste, take another bowl, leave a few pieces for Steward Sun, put the rest in the food box, and bring it back to Steward Sun, Si You, you go and inform Steward Sun, and tell him to go to the front hall to eat snacks!" ”
Si Zuo held a piece of chrysanthemum crisp in his hand and ran out in a hurry, but Si You asked timidly, "Mother!" Do you want to leave a little for Zhen'er? Chen Qiaoqiao was stunned for a moment, and couldn't help laughing, her grandmother is really incompetent, the eldest grandson of ordinary people is afraid of melting in his mouth, and he will keep anything delicious for his grandson to eat, and her grandmother is good, if it weren't for this thought, she almost forgot everything!
"Of course! Or Siyou's aunt is doing well! Chen Qiaoqiao left a few more, and was also ready to give Xu Huifang a taste. Seeing that Wu Er's family was still just looking at Si You, whose mouth was stuffed with snacks, but he didn't dare to take it, Chen Qiaoqiao couldn't help but laugh, this Wu Erjia's was not arrogant yesterday, why is he so timid today?
In fact, Chen Qiaoqiao didn't understand, as a servant, being excluded by other people was a huge blow, which made the Wu Erjia afraid of everything they did, and the current situation was unknown, and she didn't know what to do, although in the Chen Mansion, it was now Hu Feng who was in power, but Hu Feng brought over a limited number of slaves, most of them were still the slaves before the Chen Mansion, and they all listened to Steward Liu's words. And Steward Liu's attitude is clearly to help his wife, which makes it a little difficult for Wu Er's family.
She was invited back by Hu Feng, and her salary was also paid by Hu Feng, so it is true that she should be directed to Hu Feng, but in the Chen Mansion, if she offends everyone, she will not be able to move an inch, and she will not be able to keep this job.
Chen Qiaoqiao didn't know what was going on in her heart, so she just handed her one, "Wu Erjia, from the perspective of the cook, how is this chrysanthemum crisp done?"
Wu Erjia hesitated for a while, but still took the chrysanthemum crisp, she always felt that this lady had changed a lot, and she was no longer the little woman who was easily pinched by the young grandmother. Maybe the power of the Chen family will fall into his hands in the future.
Wu Erjia took a bite, and immediately felt that all the aromas were blooming on the tip of the tongue, and the taste was wonderful! She looked at Chen Qiaoqiao's eyes and was confused again, when did this lady have such a skill, it is really incredible!
It has been three years since she arrived at Chen's house, and she has never seen her wife cook, even when she sent the unbearable meal, she never said that she would do it herself, but this cliff has become like this, and the cooking skills shown by these **** are simply amazing! Isn't it evil! Thinking of this, Wu Erjia's body trembled unconsciously, and he was a little more afraid of Chen Qiaoqiao.
Chen Qiaoqiao quickly placed all the chrysanthemum cakes with her hands and feet, and walked out of the kitchen, "Wu Er's family, I'll bother you to clean up here!" Wu Er's family was stunned, staring blankly at the back of Chen Qiaoqiao's departure.
One of her hosts is so polite, saying that it is trouble! Wu Erjia couldn't help but be a little moved, although she only received a slap yesterday, but she couldn't hate her wife, but Hu Feng didn't treat her as a human being, and kept scolding her.
When Chen Qiaoqiao passed by Ye Wanrong's courtyard, she said loudly: "Zhen'er! Grandmother's hearty liver! Come out and see what Grandmother has made for you? Chen Qiaoqiao found that this Chen Zhen is a good helper to deal with this Ye Wanrong, and this Zhen'er is indeed very cute.
As soon as Chen Qiaoqiao's words fell, Zhen'er twisted her bulging body and rushed out, the weather was getting colder and colder, and the more he crossed over, he was like a small ball of meat, so cute.
"Grandmother! What's good? I smelled the fragrance just now, but my mother didn't let me come out! Zhen'er ran away with a smile, hugging Chen Qiaoqiao's thighs, looking at Chen Qiaoqiao with bright eyes and a look of anticipation.
Chen Qiaoqiao hurriedly gave him a small bowl that had just been prepared, "Serve it!" Carefully hot hands, this is chrysanthemum crisp, you eat it well, and also give a little bit to the baby in your mother's belly, and grandmother will send it to the guests! Come in, come into the house! ”
Anyway, if she is a grandmother, Chen Qiaoqiao will not favor one over the other, Ye Wanrong is also her grandson in her belly, so it will be cheap Ye Wanrong!
Zhen'er held it happily, "Grandmother, do you like Zhen'er the most?" Chen Qiaoqiao couldn't help but pat his little face, "Zhen'er is grandmother's little heart, so naturally she likes it!" ”
Zhen'er went back with a smile, and didn't forget to stuff chrysanthemum crisp into her mouth as she walked, and called out indistinctly. "Mother! Grandmother's stuff was so delicious! Chen Qiaoqiao smiled dumbly, it seems that he has forgotten that this is called chrysanthemum cake, but this Ye Wanrong's attitude is a little strange, hasn't she always loved to take advantage of it, why didn't Zhen'er take it today knowing that she was going to make snacks? It seems that Chen Zhongkang taught her a lesson.
When I walked to the front hall, Steward Sun was already there. "Steward Sun, I've asked you to wait for a long time, this is the chrysanthemum cake I made myself, you can taste it!"
Chen Qiaoqiao brought the food box and put it in front of Steward Sun, who was a little surprised, "Madam, how dare you bother to bring it in person, the maid in the house?" ”
In fact, this Chen Qiaoqiao is also a little puzzled, this apricot has not been seen until now, where did she go? "Oh, I sent it myself, and I want the maid to do something else. It's time to exercise! Chen Qiaoqiao only pushed the past, and it didn't matter if people could understand it or not, but this Sun steward had insight and obviously understood what Chen Qiaoqiao meant, "Flowing water is not rotten, the household hub is not beetle, Mrs. is really elegant!" ”
Chen Qiaoqiao didn't expect that this steward Sun was quite knowledgeable, but she was very surprised, this Wang Duo's vision is good, and even a steward is so good on the stage.
Steward Sun picked up a piece, took a bite gently, tasted it carefully, and smiled, "No wonder my master is full of praise, it's really delicious!" "What delicious food has he not eaten with the master? Although this chrysanthemum crisp is exquisite and delicious, it is still far worse than that made by the imperial kitchen, Steward Sun once again affirmed his thoughts, the lord is not ordinary to this Mrs. Chen!