19. Braised pig's trotters
Heavy snow fell for two days in a row, and it stopped in the early hours of the third day.
Cheng Xi took a shovel and pushed open the door, stepped on it and drowned his knees.
Oh no!
It has to be 30 centimeters, right?
The three of them began to shovel snow in thick cotton clothes, and after half an hour, they cleared out the yard with a few more small snowmen under the east wall.
Walking out of the courtyard, it was all white, and the entire Shenjia Village was covered in silver.
After a while, the villagers gradually went out with their tools, and the sound of conversation and noise mixed with the cries of poultry could be heard far away.
"How big is this snow? In previous years, it was not so early! ”
"I really let the patriarch tell me accurately, could it be that there is really a snow disaster?"
"Then I have to hurry up and buy some food, I bought some black noodles a few days ago, and I can't eat it for the New Year!"
"What's the panic, go to Fucheng first and ask about the price of food."
......
After the first heavy snowfall, the villagers were somewhat distracted by the reminder of the sixth uncle.
The snow on the dirt road leading to Fucheng gradually melted, leaving a small puddle of mud, and many people went to Fucheng.
Destination, grain store.
In the small courtyard of the Shen family, at this time, the three of them were carefully observing around a few wooden troughs.
"Sister-in-law, the spinach you planted has sprouted!"
Cheng Xi asked Uncle Bolt to make a few shallow rectangular wooden troughs before, just to grow vegetables in winter.
On that day, she spread a thick layer of soil under the trough, soaked the seeds for simple germination, and then sprinkled them. In addition to spinach seeds, there are lettuce, garlic, and leeks.
"It's warm in the house, and if you keep it at this temperature, it will grow quickly."
"Wouldn't we be able to eat vegetables in the winter?"
"Nature."
Cheng Xi was calm on the surface, but he was actually quite happy in his heart.
In ancient times, it was difficult for even the palace to eat fresh vegetables, and she did!
Tianxiu!
"Little Kiki, is there anything you want to eat?"
"Hmm...... Braised pork? ”
"I'm too tired, change it."
"Sweet and sour pork ribs?"
"I just ate it yesterday, and I'll change it again."
"Salt-baked chicken?"
"The chicken is too small, and then it grows."
Shen Xingqi was confused, "Then why don't you say sister-in-law?" ”
Is there anything else at home, is it possible that you will not eat meat today?
No, my sister-in-law loves meat the most, and since she moved to the village, she has eaten meat all of a sudden, and she has gained weight in just a few days.
Cheng Xi grinned and said what was in his heart:
"Eat pig's trotters."
This simple baby, why didn't she talk about her heart after choosing it for a long time, and she had to dial it again!
As soon as he said to do it, Cheng Xi turned his head and went to the cellar to take four pig's trotters and marinate them.
Extra meals!
Shen Xingqi, who stayed in place: "......"
I understand a little and I don't understand it, so I'm very confused.
"Brother, it's hard to guess what sister-in-law thinks."
She threw a look of pity at his brother like a little adult, "Thank you for your hard work." ”
Shen Xingluo: "......"
What should I do if my sister is getting more and more stupid by my wife?
In the kitchen, Cheng Xi was so busy that he flew.
After the pig's trotters are processed, blanch the water, add green onions, ginger and garlic to remove the fishy smell and remove them for later use.
Then add lard and rock sugar to fry the sugar color, and then put the pig's trotters chopped into small pieces and stir-fry, and a fragrance wafts out.
After adding the ingredients and stir-frying for a while, Cheng Xi added a spoonful of sorghum wine, and then added soy sauce to color while the two of them couldn't see it.
Add water, cover the pot, wait for the heat to boil, then reduce to low heat and simmer.
The Shen family's small courtyard was located at the foot of the mountain, and the terrain was higher than other places, and from the window, the distant peaks could be seen at a glance.
The mountains were covered with white snow, and large areas of the mountains were snow-white, with only the occasional patches of dark green pine trees popping up.
The birds flew over the branches, splashed the snowflakes on the trees and fell, and the still scene changed in seconds.
"This screen can be used as a computer screensaver."
Cheng Xi felt a little sorry, then remembered something and became happy again, and ran into the room while boiling the pig's trotters on a small fire.
"Shen Xingluo, Shen Xingluo!"
The man inside the door was stunned, and when he looked up, he saw a cheerful figure breaking in.
"What is the origin of Shennong Mountain?"
"Yes."
He put together the ancient book in his hand, "Shennong Mountain is famous for the precious herbs all over the mountain, and it is also the origin of the name. ”
"But I don't see many people going into the mountains."
"The terrain of Shennong Mountain is steep, and people who enter the mountain cherish their lives more than precious medicinal materials."
"Well, the foot of the mountain is quite gentle."
"The hill near the village is indeed gentle, but this is only the tip of the iceberg of Shennong Mountain, and even the hunters in the village dare not go there easily."
Shen Xingluo's heart moved, and he instantly guessed her thoughts, "Do you want to enter the mountain?" ”
"Yes, there is a plan."
Cheng Xi sat up straight, "You also know that I can do some martial arts and have a lot of strength, so I want to try my luck in the mountains." ”
In fact, she went for the precious herbs.
There is now an extra sector with a radius of 30 meters in the space, which is due to the fact that living creatures are being put in, so what if there are other things?
Cheng Xi felt that there was a high probability that it would be upgraded again.
As everyone knows, Shen Xingluo, who was sitting opposite her at this time, also had the idea of entering the mountain.
There are as many as 2,000 catties of game from the orc plane in the system storage compartment, although it is kept fresh, it can't be left uneaten all the time, so you have to find a suitable reason to take it out.
Thinking about it, going into the mountains to hunt game is the most reasonable source at present.
"Find a time, I'll go with you."
"You?"
Cheng Xi questioned.
Shen Xingluo raised his eyebrows, "I'm not as good as you in kung fu, but I've read a few medical books and know a lot of herbs." ”
The implication is that even if the precious herbs are placed in front of you, it is estimated that you will step on them as grass.
Cheng Xi choked, in the various grass families, she really only knew vegetables that could be eaten.
In the past, even when I went camping with friends, I had enough food, and I was not familiar with wild creatures at all.
You win this game.
"Let's be together."
The pig's trotters in the kitchen have been simmering for an hour, and when the lid is lifted, it exudes a rich aroma.
Thanks to the distance of the neighbors around the courtyard, otherwise it would have to cause a quarrel of envy and jealousy of several families.
Cheng Xi added two pieces of wood to the stove and collected the juice over high heat.
Braised pork trotters out of the pan.
"It's time to eat."
In the living room, the iron stove kept it at around 26 degrees, and even if the thick snow outside dropped a few degrees due to melting, it would not affect them.
The pig's trotters that are cut into equal pieces are neatly placed on the white dinner plate, and a thick layer of soup is poured on them.
"Huh? Looks even better than braised pork? ”
Shen Xingqi smelled the fragrance on the tip of her nose, and her sense of anticipation was instantly full.
"Not only is it better than braised pork, but it's also better than it."
"It doesn't look like much meat, but it's actually the same as ribs?"
"Just taste it."
Cheng Xi put a piece of it into a small bowl, and the soup melted into the white rice, which made people appetize at a glance.
Shen Xingqi also sandwiched a piece, and put a mouthful of Q-bomb hoof tendons in his mouth, which was strong and palatable, fat but not greasy.
Delicious!
With just one bite, the pig's trotters replaced the braised pork in her heart and became No.1!