"Sophora japonica and bamboo shoots also come from your field?"
Wulan was extremely proud: "Yes, there are a few acacia trees in the back hill, and there are many bamboo shoots in the bamboo forest!"
Regarding this answer, the seventh cousin was only surprised for a moment and quickly accepted it.
It is not unusual for things to appear on the top of a mountain. When he was a chef, he traveled all over the country and even visited a village. The fish in that village was extremely delicious!
Nowadays, some people are willing to pay a thousand dollars per pound.
It's a pity that a factory was built in the village later, and the river water became smelly, so naturally there were no fish left.
In short, he couldn't help but look forward to it at this moment, and then strolled into the kitchen to take a look:
"With so many people eating, why do you just use this small stove?"
The kitchen in the village is quite large. There is a wood-fired earthen stove on one side of the wall, two large pots on the left and right, and a hot water stove in the middle.
On the other side, a cement platform was built, with a gas stove placed on top, and a long pipe connected to the gas tank underneath, making it convenient for cooking.
But for the chef, if nothing else, the large iron pot carefully wrapped by the seventh cousin that Song Tan was moving down outside was enough to surpass the two large pots on the earthen stove.
In the past, when making big banquets and cooking stoves in the village, they had to use yellow mud to build them on site. Of course, now it is more convenient, and many people just set up a tin bucket.
But no matter what, things must be big for this guy!
Now that the seventh cousin walked into this kitchen, he felt that his whole body was a little unable to move.
Ulan is not embarrassed at all:
"Cousin, you also know that we never thought of inviting so many people at once. We are so busy recently, so we have to make do with it first."
The seventh cousin looked at the two aunties who were looking at them curiously outside, and then raised his voice slightly:
"My nephew-in-law, Tan Tan paid me to come over and be the chef, so I have to make a request - this kitchen is too small and I can't use it."
"It's okay to make do with it these two days, but it will last forever. You have to find a place in the yard to build a shed for me, and build two stoves underneath."
This requirement is quite simple.
If the place of conversation were any five-star restaurant, the seventh cousin would have the final say in the entire kitchen.
But now...he only has two earthen stoves that have the final say.
Ulan subconsciously looked at the yard.
To be honest, no matter how big the yard is, it has shrunk step by step since my daughter came back.
To make room to put away the dishes, we have to build a doghouse, and we have to make it easy for cars to drive in for loading and unloading...
But eating is a big deal. As soon as she thinks about her child's future, she will nod without saying anything:
"Don't worry, I'll clean up immediately after being busy for a while."
After all, it is my homestead, just a shed, and I can’t expand it much.
She is so cheerful and has no nonsense. The seventh cousin's satisfaction level is +2.
In this case...
"How many people are there at noon? Have you washed the rice? I'll do it."
"Ah?" Ulan was stunned: "Why don't you take a break?"
The seventh cousin couldn't help but glance at her and thought to himself, I have been resting in the city for many years. Now that I have encountered such a delicious dish, if I don't take action, am I waiting for you to waste it with your skills?
Without saying a word, he entered the kitchen: "Hurry up, Song Tan, bring in all my seasonings!"
"Pay attention to my jar of bean paste - niece, have you cooked the pork you bought? When it's done, bring it over and slice it into slices. I'll stir-fry the twice-cooked pork with onions and bean paste for lunch! I see you bought a lot of onions."
Well, onions are cheap!
"There are also these bamboo shoots. Peel them quickly! Don't throw away the tender outer coating. I cut them into cubes and stir-fry them with chili and garlic cloves to serve as a side dish. It's ready for rice."
"By the way, now that time is running out, don't keep the slightly older bamboo shoots. If you don't have time to clean them up, just throw them away. Otherwise, the group of people will gobble up the food and swallow it without chewing it.
It’s also troublesome.”
Older bamboo shoots are heavier in fiber and have sharper and tougher edges. They have a different flavor compared to younger bamboo shoots, but they are not easy to digest.
Very unsuitable for today’s fast food scene.
As soon as the seventh cousin took action, he held the spatula like a jade seal, frying whatever he asked.
Ulan was stunned for a moment, then raised his voice:
"Qiaoqiao! Qiaoqiao! Come and help your seventh cousin!"
Although being an apprentice now does not require you to serve in front of and behind like an apprentice in ancient times, this positive attitude must be shown, right?
Ulan is very positive.
The seventh cousin thought of the crybaby sitting in the car, and at this moment he lost his temper: "Forget it, let him rest first, he is already tired this morning."
Aren't you tired?
That guy! He cried so hard in the car that he couldn't help but whimper even after wiping his tears away.
This kitchen is so small, it would be a waste to have one more person in it.
"It's almost noon. We can't afford to cause more trouble, so we'd better tell that silly kid to rest."
The seventh cousin is extremely considerate.
However, his words were euphemistic, but Wulan didn't know the cause and effect. At this moment, he felt secretly happy again:
Is my Qiao Qiao so lovable? Having just met her once, the seventh cousin felt distressed - oh, this master is so considerate!
The two looked at each other and were both happy.
…
There are two earthen stoves, one for cooking and one for cooking, but the efficiency is still low.
The seventh cousin turned his attention to the gas stove aside, but Wulan's heart suddenly became excited:
"Cousin, let's use the earthen stove today at noon. The quality of the gas we bought this time is not good, and the fire always fails to start halfway through."
She wanted to demonstrate it to her cousin, but she couldn't turn on the switch after a long time, and couldn't get it to start when she held a lighter.
After thinking for a while, he shouted loudly again: "Tantan! Tantan!"
"Tan Tan, come on, roll this gas tank on the ground twice."
Song Tan:......
This operation is dangerous no matter how you look at it, but everyone happens to be used to it and don’t take it seriously.
Seeing the seventh cousin frowning and picking at the small pot, she felt relieved.
Fortunately, since my seventh cousin is here from now on, I won't have to use this gas stove.
But after all, there are so many people at noon, and sometimes the dishes need to be blanched, so you still have to set up a special pot.
Therefore, she unscrewed the gas tank neatly, and then rolled around twice in the yard.
Then I lifted up the gas stove and saw two aunties coming down from the mountain to go to the toilet.
People's eyes stopped on her tall and thin body for a moment, and then moved their eyes to the gas tank she was carrying with one hand like a kettle.
After a brief silence, the two people hurried into the toilet, muttering:
"I just said that the lunch at noon must be delicious. Look at how well-fed this girl is!"