Chapter 168(2/2)
"Why did you choose this name?" Ye Zhi asked.
Luo He coughed lightly, introduced each dish one by one, and explained the origin of the names of the dishes:
"As we all know, zongzi is not only a delicacy for Taoist sacrifices, but also has therapeutic effects."
"Therefore, in this bamboo tube rice dumpling, I focused on the use of rice dumpling leaves and fillings to achieve the effect of 'calming the mind and calming the mind'."
"Zongzi were first used to commemorate the poet who died by drowning in the river. Based on this, I named this dish 'Requiem Zongzi'."
Luo He pointed at the red rice dumpling and said:
"This is a candied bean paste made from black rice, candied dates, and red bean paste. The red dates can nourish the blood and calm the nerves, while the red beans have the effect of clearing away heat and detoxifying."
The so-called world of mortals, Luo He uses this honey dumpling to represent the world of mortals among the three realms.
Everyone agreed in unison, and Gulu swallowed his saliva.
Luo He pointed at the golden rice dumpling and said:
"This is a fresh meat, egg yolk and ham rice dumpling made from ham, salted duck egg yolk and fresh meat. It tastes salty and rich in nutrients."
Luo He used this golden rice dumpling to represent the heaven among the three realms.
Tu Yanwu's eyes shone: "Big meat rice dumplings, I like this one."
"Come on." Miao Yingying sneered, "Obviously the rice dumplings with red bean paste were more delicious just now."
Luo He cleared his throat vigorously, interrupting the sweet and salty debate, and pointed at the white rice dumpling:
"This is a white rice dumpling made from steamed glutinous rice without fillings. It is suitable for eating with honey. It is the way to eat the famous 'Honey Cold Rice Dumpling' in the ancient capital."
The white rice dumpling is as white as jade, moist and translucent. If it is topped with honey, rose water and osmanthus pulp, it will become the famous palace delicacy "Ci Fei Han Xiang Zong".
Luo He used pure white rice dumplings to represent the spiritual world among the three realms.
Finally, this dish was named, Three Realms Requiem Bamboo Tube Zongzi.
Luo He glanced at Jingyuehu's expression and saw that she was trying to stay calm, so he smiled and said:
"Please taste it."
The white-haired girl nodded reservedly, slowly picked up the spoon, scooped out the red bean paste rice dumplings in the bamboo tube, blew the heat away, and put it into her mouth.
"Hmm..." Jingyuehu's eyes widened in disbelief, and she froze on the spot.
The deliciousness of this rice dumpling far exceeded her imagination, and it even calmed her restless mind incredibly.
Slowly, water vapor filled the eyes of Jingyue Fox.
Then I scooped another spoonful of glutinous rice and stuffed it into my mouth. Finally, I simply threw away the spoon, grabbed the rice dumplings in the bamboo tube, and devoured it.
The girl was crying while eating. Luo He even suspected that she was choking. He pointed at Jingyue Fox, looked at Ye Zhi, and motioned for Ye Zhi to help pat Jingyue Fox on the back.
But the white-haired girl refused Ye Zhi's help. After eating the honey rice dumplings, she then tasted the meat rice dumplings, with rice grains on her lips.
"Eat slowly." Luo He said in a wide voice, "There is still plenty in the pot."
Jingyue Fox stared at Luo He, her tearful eyes filled with anger, unwillingness and nostalgia.
"Why." Jingyuehu said hoarsely.
"Ah?" Luo He was stunned.
"Why do you have to make it so delicious..."
Jingyue Fox wiped her eyes with her arms, her eyes moistening her arms.
"Now, if you don't fulfill the agreement, it won't work..."
According to the agreement, if Jingyue Fox can find fault with Luo He's dishes, then Luo He and others will leave here.
On the contrary, Jingyue Fox needs to go to the spirit world and cannot stay in the bungalow.
Miao Yingying looked at the white-haired girl who was crying silently. She tried to comfort her but then withdrew her hand and looked up at Luo He for help.
Luo He felt that the dead souls should go to the spirit world, but Jingyue Fox's obsession with guarding the house for his master was understandable.
"I think……"
Luo He was silent for a moment, then slowly said:
"Death is not the opposite of life, but the continuation of life."
Jingyuehu raised her eyes and looked at Luo He with complicated eyes.
"Your master may still be living in the spirit world, or she may have started a new life in another way, so her death contributed to the continuation of life."
Luo He said: "You can do the same...not stay in the past, but move towards the future."
Thousands of sails passed by the side of the sunken boat, that's all.
Snap, snap.
The white-haired girl lowered her head and tasted the last white rice dumpling.
After a long time, Jingyuehu said:
“Not delicious, a bit salty.”
Luo He smiled helplessly and said, "You should know that salty rice dumplings are not rice dumplings."
Jingyuehu wiped away the tears on her cheeks, nodded proudly, and said:
"I will fulfill my promise and leave here. Maybe, maybe..."
There was a hint of hope in the girl's eyes, but in the second half of her words, she stopped talking and became depressed.
Luo He saw the girl's disappointment and said:
"No matter who you are, there will always be people you want to see again."
"You will always be tired on the road, so just have a good meal and then start the journey again."
This is the philosophy pursued by Chef Luo.
"Anyway, let's eat first." Luo He said with a smile.
A glimmer of light flashed in Jingyue Fox's gloomy eyes, and Lihua's rain-stained face glowed with a trace of energy, and she said softly:
"It turns out that you can still comfort people."
Luo He reminded: "You are a ghost, not a human being."
"I don't care, I have to finish this meal before I leave." The white-haired girl pushed the empty dinner plate aside, "Give me another bamboo tube rice dumpling!"
Luo He picked up the dinner plate and turned around to find Miao Yingying and others with their mouths wide open. They were surprised that not even ghosts could refuse the delicious food Luo He cooked.
"Why are you standing there in a daze?" Luo He said, "If you want to eat bamboo rice dumplings, go to the kitchen and get them."
A group of people rushed to the kitchen with noisy footsteps and loud voices.
"Don't grab it, don't grab it!"
"How come the rice dumplings are so fragrant?"
"According to my analysis, Luo He is unique in the selection of ingredients... Leave one for me!!"
The haunted bungalow became lively for the first time in a long time.
This liveliness made Jingyuehu feel a sense of peace that she had not seen for a long time.
The heavy burden on my shoulders suddenly became as light as goose feathers.
Jingyue Fox showed a beautiful smile, looked at the moon outside the window, and said softly:
"Luo He."
"What?" Luo He turned his head.
"Your cooking."
The figure on the seat turned into a point of light and gradually dissipated, leaving behind a gentle voice:
“Very delicious.”
The room suddenly became silent.
A round of moonlight fell into the house, and the flying dust was like elves dancing in the light.
Luo He looked at the empty seats silently, thinking about major matters such as the Three Realms, life and death.
But Luo He felt that all of this.
Nothing is as important as a compliment from a diner.
"Thank you."
The young man in white chef uniform stood there, looking at the moon outside the window, and said to himself:
"May you meet the person you want to see again."
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Two in one! Posted early today, try to save it o(╥﹏╥)o
Chapter completed!