Ancient Foodie Survival Guide Chapter 68
Tled by Serena Love
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Chapter 68: Ham, Cartilage, and Tofu Skin
Xie Ye and Xie Hao looked at each other and asked the maid standing at the courtyard gate, "Is my mother in this courtyard?"
The maid nodded.
Xie Ye was silent for a moment and said, "Go inside and tell the lady that we have returned home."
The maid went into the courtyard to pass the words.
The two are not that old and are in a period of being curious about everything. Thinking of Xu-shi's staying in the third branch with their two younger brothers, it is inevitable that they would think up a lot of drama in their brains.
All sorts of quarrels, entanglements, internal house fights... No matter how much they thought, they would never think that Xu-shi was just eating skewers in the third branch and forgot about time.
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After the maid entered the yard to report, Xu-shi realized what she had forgotten. She bite off all the meat from the skewer in her hand, quickly wiped the corners of her mouth, and walked out.
As we all know, Xu-shi is synonymous with dignity and virtue, and she has never forget about the rules and etiquette.
So when she covered her face with her hands and hurried out while continue chewing, Xie Ye and Xie Hao were so surprised and their jaws almost fell to the ground.
Xu-shi said to her dumbfounded two sons outside the courtyard, "Why are you here?"
Xie Ye watched Xu-shi, who had finally swallowed the fried skewers in her mouth and returned to her previous dignified and gentle appearance, and stammered, "After we returned home, I heard that mother came to the third branch. Seeing that you haven't come back for a long time, I thought about coming over." In fact, the main reason was that he was afraid that Xu-shi and his two younger brothers had a dispute with the third branch.
Xu-shi nodded and said, "Let's go, go back."
Xie Hao couldn't help being curious and followed Xu-shi's pace, "Mother, what did you do in there just now? Where are Ah Zhao and Ah Yao?"
Xu-shi's pace was steady, her walking posture and style are proper, and she whispered softly, "Ah Zhao and Ah Yao wanted to come to the third branch to play, so I sent them over."
Xie Hao thought that the two little guys were there to look for Xie Xun. He raised half of his eyebrows and said, "Mother, you are indulging them. Now it is time for the meal. It would be strange to send them over to find third uncle?"
Xu-shi was stunned for a moment, "It is only a meal." She showed an embarrassed expression on her face, "The two little guys are greedy for their third aunt's craftsmanship. I can't help but trouble my third sister-in-law."
Xie Ye and Xie Hao suspected that they had heard wrong, and they can't respond for a while.
In just three months, Xu-shi has changed so much. Her face no longer has the same gentle expression as if she is wearing a mask. She has a lively smile on her face, and she bluntly said, "Not only them, but even I'm also greedy."
The impact of this remark was too strong. The two stopped, standing still and dumbfounded.
Xu-shi turned her head, "What's the matter?"
When Xie Ye and Xie Hao can't respond in shock, their thoughts were suddenly interrupted by a shout.
Xie Li walked over with a serious black face, "Madam."
Xu-shi turned her head and said in surprise, "Husband, why are you here too?"
Today, his eldest son and the second son returned to the mansion, so Xie Li returned to the yard as soon as he finished his duty. However, in the yard, his wife and two younger sons were not there. When he asked the maid, even the two elder sons were not there. They all went to the third branch!
Therefore, this matter is odd.
Xie Li reasonably guessed that his third sister-in-law was cooking a new food again. In the past, she would give the first branch some stuff to taste when she cooked something. Could it be that she needs people to taste-test again?
Xie Li knows about the Lin Family's food business and knows that Jiang Shuyao will find someone to taste-test after learning a new recipe. He thought outwardly: As a family member, of course he should help his younger sister-in-law to taste new products... But inwardly, he thought: bahahaha.
Xie Li rushed to the third room, hoping to catch up with dinner. With an anxious face and hurried footsteps, he looked like he was seeking revenge. The maids on the road lowered their heads and avoided him for fear of being sprayed with anger by the famous living Hades of the supreme court.
Xie Li hurriedly rushed to the third branch, but seeing that they had all come out, his whole heart was like a balloon pierced by a needle. He was immediately discouraged, "It's okay, I just come over and take a look."
Xu-shi felt that something is strange, but she couldn't guess it.
At this moment, a little maid came from behind, holding a tray in her hand, and saluting after seeing Xu-shi, "Madam, a third branch's maid asked this slave maid to send some fried skewers to the first branch, saying that it was for both of the young masters to have a taste."
Xu-shi's heart suddenly became so soft that she said, "My sister-in-law is really..." How can she be so considerate? She cares about them too much.
She paused and looked up at her two sons, who looked at the fried skewers in a daze, and said, "You come back with me to thank your third aunt."
"This—" The two did not want to see Jiang Shuyao because they were really afraid of the nympho woman. After all, she and the princess had scared a group of men until they fell into the water. Fortunately, they were young at that time and barely escaped.
Xu-shi had already treated Jiang Shuyao as a relative and wanted everyone to praise her good sister. So despite the two people's hesitation, she led her two sons back to the third branch, and there was one more silent tail with his big beard behind her.
Jiang Shuyao prepared a lot of deep-fried skewers, so she and Zhou-shi could not finish eating them all. Her kitchen also prepared white rice porridge and cold dishes. Even if her appetite was as big as Xie Xun's, they wouldn't be able to clean it up.
While she was worried about how to solve the remaining skewers, the maid reported that Xu-shi had returned again, with the eldest master and the two young masters.
Jiang Shuyao was happy, "Let them in quickly."
A group of people from the first branch entered the yard. As soon as they came in, the spicy aroma in the yard suddenly made them feel energetic.
Xie Li touched his beard, took a deep breath, and sighed, "The craftsmanship of third sister-in-law is now more refined."
Xie Ye and Xie Hao ears are standing up, and they stared at Xie Li——
No way, dad. How come you, with your big eyebrows and big eyes, betrayed the revolution? When Miss Jiang was going to marry third uncle, you were sighing all day long.
Xie Ye and Xie Hao looked at each other, and they can't believe it. What kind of food in the world could make their dignified mother, their rigid and serious father, and the two younger brothers who didn't like anyone, give in one after another!
Seeing so many people coming, Jiang Shuyao, who likes liveliness, smiled and said hello, "Sister-in-law, eldest brother."
Xie Li quickly said, "Good sister, good sister." His words were so gentle that Xie Ye and Xie Hao suspected that a demon possessed their father.
Xu-shi turned her head to her two staring sons and said, "Will you not greet your third aunt?"
The two of them were frightened by the atmosphere inside the yard. Regardless of what thoughts were thought before they came, they all converged at this moment and respectfully greeted Jiang Shuyao.
Jiang Shuyao responded with a smile and then warmly welcomed them, "I happened to make many fried skewers. Would you like to try it?"
Xie Ye said again respectfully, "Thank you for the kindness of the third aunt, this—"
Before he finished speaking, he was suddenly squeezed away by his father. Xie Li's face was stern, and his tone was as serious as ever, "Very good, very good."
Zhou-shi stood next to Jiang Shuyao, and she had learned Xu-shi's standard gentle smile, "The fried skewers made today are very delicious. You are in luck." She actually looks like a good wife and mother.
Xie Ye and Xie Hao blinked. No, it's impossible. Did they see wrong?
Where did that mean and ruthless second aunt who usually gives no one any face?
Their mother has changed, their father has changed, even the second aunt has changed. What is going on!
It must be their posture when entering the house today!
When their mind were messy in the wind, Xie Li had already sat at the table.
Seeing the two bowls of rich sauce, he swallowed silently.
"Big brother, bean curd skewer?"
Xie Li nodded.
Jiang Shuyao took the drained skewers from the iron net, put them on the plate, dipped the brush into the dipping sauce, and swept the tofu skins neatly. The soft yellow tofu skins were covered with the salty-sweet translucent sauce, and then she turned it over and brushed it with a layer of hot sauce. The color is so vibrant that no one can move away from it.
After brushing the sauce, she handed the fried skewers to Xie Li, who thanked her and accepted it. He couldn't wait to put it in his mouth.
The bean curd was rolled into a slim roll with leeks inside. It is only big enough for one bite.
As soon as it entered his mouth, a strong spicy flavor immediately occupied every corner of his mouth. The tofu skin is fried just right. The edges are crispy, and the skin was fried until it has little bubbles. It has a crisp and mellow taste, without too much moisture, and still retains the tofu skin's delicate texture, soft with chewy tenacity.
The leeks inside are soft and crumpled. Once cooked, leeks have a special fragrance. They are crunchy and have a slight sweet flavor. The salty and spicy sauce brushed on the outside of the bean curd skewers accompanies it just right.
Xie Li has always been reticent, but at the moment, he couldn't help but praise, "This tastes wonderful." After saying these three words, he couldn't help but take another bite.
Jiang Shuyao took two bunches of cartilage on skewers, brushed them with sauce, and handed them to the two brothers who were standing silly next to them, "How about a taste?"
The two of them were still in a huge shock, and they hadn't recovered. They took it while murmuring, "Thank you, third aunt."
The bamboo skewers still had a trace of heat, and when the skewers were brought in front of their face, the sauce on the surface became brighter. The high-temperature fried meat skewers have a unique charm. They are not broiled skewers that are slowly soaked in flavor, nor are they grilled with the aroma of charcoal, but the tender moisture inside the meat skewers was locked by frying. It brings a slightly burnt meat smell, but there is no burnt black part on the surface, only the red-brown and shiny, slightly crispy skin.
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This is the first time they have eaten cartilage. The meals they have eaten in the past are all carefully processed. The meat is usually carefully cooked and chopped up for fear that it will fatigue their noble teeth. So when their teeth touched the bones, both of them were a little surprised.
Cartilage is soft and firm. After it was dipped in sauce, cumin, and chili powder, it is exciting and spicy. The crunchy bones are easy to chew, a little hard, and they break with a "click-click" sound. This sensation is really addictive. After the first bite, their mouth is full of crisp noises.
When the cartilage and meat are chewed together, they are soft and crispy, tender and hard. The taste does not lose the richness at all. It has the freshness of the meat and the fragrance of the sauce. Every bite is enjoyable.
The maids happened to bring tea, and they quickly took a cup and poured it into their mouths. The refreshing tea removed the fried skewers' greasiness, leaving only the endless aftertaste in their mouths for a long time, which was really a torture.
After Xie Ye and Xie Hao were silent after eating the cartilage, they glanced and saw their two younger brothers sitting not far away.
Xie Zhao and Xie Yao found two high stools and sat beside them. Their short legs could not reach the ground. Each of them held a fried ham sausage in their hands. They were very reluctant and only took small bites because Jiang Shuyao said they could not eat anymore.
Xie Ye and Xie Hao heard the sound of their own drooling. Obviously, they had no appetite when they came, but at this moment, they were even greedy for the skewers in their younger brothers' hands.
Xie Zhao felt their gaze, raised his head, and happened to hit their sight. He held up the fried skewers like a treasure and smiled at them, "Big brother and second brother, ham!"
The two of them blushed and quickly turned their eyes.
Jiang Shuyao heard it and brushed two ham skewers for them, "This is specially made for children. It should suit your taste. After all, all children like it."
Children? She was only two or three years older than us, okay? We were there when she molested handsome boys.
The two young men muffled but took the fried ham with their uncontrollable hands.
The ham skewer is red and tender. It was cut with a knife to bloom like flowers after being fried. The ham is slightly burnt on the outside and tender on the inside. The meat on the outside is deep-fried and shrunk into a solid thin skin. The difference between the meat inside and the outside layer is huge. The addition of starch made it soft and waxy, and it melts as soon as you eat it.
Well, kids are kids. They like ham sausages so much.
They were inhaling the ham while thinking that the next time their college classmates mentioned third aunt's incident molesting handsome boys until they fell in the water, they must defend her.
Someone who can cook such delicacies must have a heart of seven fairies. Presumably, there might be a reason behind the molestation of beautiful men back then... Forget it. Just admit, they are too gluttonous, but who can stand it!
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